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Planning and Building Agency Item # 4 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Historic Resources Commission Staff Report November 7, 2024 Topic: Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ad Hoc Committee, with Staff assistance, has slected nominations for the 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards. Five projects are nominated for the 2024 awards as examples of exemplary restoration and historic infill design efforts as well as general merit in the field of preservation. The nominees include the YMCA building (203- 205 West Civic Center Drive), the Thomas House (621 North Spurgeon Street), 625 South Broadway, the Pomeroy House (718 South Broadway), and a single in-fill project comprised of two new properties at 826 and 830 North Lacy Street. On behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee, Staff recommends the Commission approve the nominations. DISCUSSION Background In May 2024, Planning staff announced that the City was accepting nominations for the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards. The original deadline for nominations was Friday, August 9, 2024. However, the deadline was extended to Friday, September 6, 2024, to allow for additional nominations to be submitted. Staff received eight nominations in total but after staff review, it was determined that only five nominations met the eligibility requirements. On October 17, 2024, Planning staff met with members of the Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the five eligible nominations received for the 2024 City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards. The Ad Hoc Committee consisted of Historic Resource Commissioners Ginelle Hardy and Irma Jauregui, as well as a local architect, Robert Imboden, AIA. Mr. Imboden holds an undergraduate degrees in both Interior Design and