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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza inquired regarding the Historic Resources Commission <br /> expenses being higher than other commissions and whether the Planning <br /> Commission could take over the work to relieve these expenses. He spoke in <br /> support of investments in the Santa Ana Stadium and Civic Center area. He <br /> suggested revisiting the Mills Act fees, raising fees for events such as the Santa <br /> Ana Fun Run, and increasing TOT, reviewing the Council's budget, and revitalizing <br /> the Willowick Golf Course. <br /> Planning and Building Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour explained the differences <br /> between the Historic Resources Commission expenses and the Planning <br /> Commission expenses. <br /> Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding the City's proactiveness on debt collection and <br /> requested a list of debts owed to the City. <br /> Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs explained how much is received if TOT <br /> were to increase and the City is actively collecting debt from individuals. <br /> City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated she will provide an update regarding the debt <br /> collection owed to the City. <br /> Councilmember Phan spoke in opposition to Fiestas Patrias becoming a private <br /> event,. requested a report of full-cost recovery regarding the Mills Act applications, <br /> spoke on the Santa Ana stadium, suggested creating a strategic plan for economic <br /> development, addressing storefronts and their business hours, focusing on <br /> industrial development, and combining the Historic Resources Commission into the <br /> Planning Commission. She expressed opposition to the removal of Council Aides <br /> and support for implementing a credit card fee. She thanked staff for their <br /> maintenance efforts in Ward 9 and requested increased patrols by the Santa Ana <br /> Police Department and after-school programming in regards to gang activity. <br /> MayorAmezcua echoed CouncilmemberPhan's comments relating to gang activity. <br /> **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** <br /> PUBLIC HEARING <br /> MINUTES:At 0:30 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered. <br /> 22.Public Hearing - Amendment Application No. 2026-02 for the Santa Clara <br /> Avenue Zone Change (2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue) <br /> Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2026 and notices mailed <br /> on the March 26, 2026. <br /> Department(s): Planning and Building Agency <br /> CITY COUNCIL 13 APRIL 7, 2026 <br />