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PUBLIC BEARINGS PUBLIC BEARINGS ROLL CALL: The Regular Meeting of the Santa Ana Planning Commission was called to order and conducted by Chairman Mondo in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Roll call was answered by Commissioners Brown, Nalle, Pedroza, and Segura. Also in attendance were Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director, Kenneth Adams, Planning Manager; other City staff in attendance: Richard Lay, Assistant City Attorney; Melanie McCann, Assistant Planner II, Maya DeROSa, Environmental Coordinator, Gene Neimasz, Public Works, Jeffry Rice, Senior Planner; Vince Fregoso, Associate Planner; Mike McCoy of the Santa Ana Police Department; and Sharon McCain-Johnson, Recording Secretary. ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Mondo. PROCEDURAL RULES: The procedural rules for the session were read by Chairman Mondo. PUBLIC HEARINGS• 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-1 filed by the City of Santa Ana to update the Circulation Element of the General Plan and to revise the Bikeway Master Plan citywide. (Melanie McCann) Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 95-1 to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Ms. Melanie McCann, Assistant Planner II gave an overview of the staff report for General Plan Amendment No. 95-1 and displayed elides of the proposed bikeway. She indicated Public Works and Recreation and Community Services have contributed to the update of the bikeway project. Ma. McCann stated that the Amendment proposed will set a new policy direction for the City's longterm development of bikeways. The Master Plan identifies over 50 additional linear miles of bikeways to serve recreational and commuter needs for the community. However, portions of the bikeways are not being recommended by staff due to written and verbal protests by residences from the Floral, Fisher, and West Park neighborhoods. Staff will continue to coordinate with neighborhoods during the update of the Bikeway Master Plan. ' Chairman Mondo asked if there is a timeline for the project. Ms. McCann responded no. Commissioner Nalle asked how the project will be funded. Ms. McCann stated funding will take place through a variety of grant programs. Commissioner Nalle asked what types of crimes took place in the areas where residents are opposed to the bikeways. Mr. Ron Ono, Recreation and Community Services, stated in general the crimes revolved around gun activity and burglaries. Commissioner Nalle asked if staff felt it was a good idea to create these bikeways throughout the City. Mr. Ono responded the bikeways provide two beneficial aspects. They provide additional recreational opportunities and commuter needs. Commissioner Na11e asked if a cost estimation for the bikeways had been prepared. Mr. Ono responded he does not know the costs of the project at this time. Mr. Adams indicated the issue before the Commission is the policy document in which costs were not usually identified. Chairman Mondo asked if the Bikeway Plan is not implemented, would the City's General Plan be out of compliance. Mr. Lay indicated not necessarily. He indicated that as long as the City made steps toward implementation of the Bikeway Plan there exists no legal basis for the General Plan being out of compliance. Commissioner Nalle stated staff has spent slot of time preparing the Bikeway Plan, however staff should develop costs and identify funding sources in the process. Ms. Uptegraff at ated staff can provide the Commission with additional information regarding the funding of the Bikeway Plan. PLANNING COMMLCSIGN MINUTES August lA 1995 4