Laserfiche WebLink
<br />" <br /> <br />'. <br /> <br />AGENCY, TO DO ANY AND ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO ENFORCE THE OBLIGATION <br />~ OF SAID CONTRACTOR AND HIS SURETIES. <br /> <br />DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR SENIORS <br /> <br />Chairman Ward stated that the mini bus and/or dial-a-ride concept is <br />not the proper service for Santa Ana. The Transportation Advisory <br />Commission (TRAC) and Planning Commission oppose the concept because <br />Santa Ana has other services available and a mini bus/dial-a-ride <br />system is very expensive to operate. He emphasized that the <br />transportation needs of all the citizens of Santa Ana must be <br />considered. <br /> <br />The City Manager reported briefly on the transportation systems of <br />other neighboring cities, which include the use of mini bus/dial-a- <br />ride services in their systems. He stated that OCTD apparently felt <br />Santa Ana was not suitable for a mini bus/dial-a-ride system because <br />other services are already available. <br /> <br />Mr. Bricken suggested that the Agency aggressively pursue the <br />designing of a basic plan whereby the needs of all citizens of Santa <br />Ana would best be served--one that would be useful. <br /> <br />4IÞ Mr. Jack Roland, member of the City's Project Area Committee, spoke <br />in favor of the mini bus/dial-a-ride concept for seniors in the <br />downtown area. He suggested that the Agency advise OCTD that this <br />concept is not planned for City-wide use. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Luxembourger and <br />carried unanimously to refer this item to TRAC for study and <br />recommendation to the City Council and Agency. <br /> <br />HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Robert Clayton, the Agency's Rehabilitation Planning Specialist, <br />presented an oral report on the current status of the Housing <br />Replacement Project. Briefly, the project initially called for <br />using the housing inventory in the Santa Ana College Expansion area <br />for replacement of substandard and overcrowded homes in the Logan <br />area; the program was later expanded city-wide. Residents in over <br />20% of the City were contacted and given details of the project <br />(SANO provided bilingual information). Sixty persons expressed an <br />interest. Of the 60, 25 met the qualification criteria, 11 made <br />applications; all 11 are expected to qualify. Financing of the <br />program will be processed through two United California Bank <br />agreements, which should be ready for Council review within thirty <br />days. <br /> <br />The Director advised that April 16 was the "cut off" date for new <br />applicants. After this date, the Mead Housing Foundation would have <br />to stockpile the homes and charge the Agency an additional price. <br />He stated that it was not Staff's intention to continue this program <br />beyond this week. Staff cannot go further and still meet deadlines <br />called for by the College. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried <br />unanimously to receive and file the report as presented. <br /> <br />AGENCY/COMMISSION STUDY SESSION <br /> <br />Chairman Ward expressed concern over the many boards and committees <br />presently requesting study sessions with the Council. Mr. Yamamoto <br />suggested meeting only with the Chairman of each particular group <br />for discussion, enabling all Agency members to communicate more <br />. closely with Commission members through their chairman. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried <br />unanimously to instruct staff to arrange for a date between City <br /> <br />5. <br />