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C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-06 Filed by Morton's of Chicago to allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control License for on-premise consumption located at 1641 West Sunflower Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Affirm the Zoning Administrator's action to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-06 as conditioned. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR WORK STUDY SESSION D. Ms. Joyce Amerson, Transportation Manager, made a presentation of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 2001-2002; discussed the various funding sources, noting that $42 million has been allocated for neighborhood street improvements, arterial widening, street reconstruction/resurfacing, traffic improvements, infrastructure improvements, city facility improvements and park facility improvements. Ms. Amerson provided detailed information of the various proposed improvements throughout the city. Commissioner Cribb inquired on The Depot Art Panel Project which consists of a masonry wall and artwork noting he wanted to make sure the mural promotes the organizations based in the city and that it is a visual model representing the performing and visual talent that has been produced adding that there is a marketing opportunity. Ms. Nelson noted that staff will look into the details of the grant and work with Santa Ana Council of Arts and Culture (SACAC) for the mural portion of project. Commissioner Richardson requested on the Harbor/V1larner Intersection project that the cross gutter going west on Wamer be addressed and possibly removed. Commissioner Cribb noted if the City can make the investment, he would like to see more open plazas on projects to create environments that will speak well for the City. Chairman Mondo noted that the project sheet for Lillie King Park Improvements has down a total of $540,500 for renovation of the playground and equipment; the CIP One- Year FY 01102 budget sheet indicates $65,000. Staff will correct and will advise Chairman Mondo of the correct amount. Commissioner Richardson encouraged staff to look at doing street improvements in the 300-600 block of Highland Street in the Henninger Park neighborhood. Ms. Amerson noted that staff will investigate. Ms. Amerson then discussed undergrounding of utilities, noting Rule 20A Edison funds have been placed on hold due to the energy crisis. An alternative is that the city perform the work; however there are no funds currently available to do this. Discussion ensued as to why undergrounding does not occur in certain situations ' Commissioner Leo inquired on the cable franchise agreement negotiations and whether the city has the opportunity to upgrade cable for residents to upgrade computer access and for businesses in older buildings in downtown that are not up to high speed level. Staff responded that independent Internet providers have installed cabling, but not yet in every area of the city. Commissioner Leo noted that one of the things that makes a city attractive is access to fiber optics. Jim Ross noted the city has and is continuing to get fiber optics in the City. Commissioner Nalle requested a fiber optics map of the city. Ms. Amerson noted that staff will provide map to Commissioners based on information available. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 APRIL 23, 2001