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Ms. Cindy Nelson was absent. 5. Comments from the Planning Manager and staff. Mr. Joseph Edwards, Principal Planner, expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners who participated in the National Trust Conference; reminded the Commissioners of the December 15 event, and introduced Ms. Leslie Neumann as the selected consultant to assist staff with the completion of the Commission objectives. Mr. Charles View informed the Commission that an agreement had been reached with Burgman and they would be coordinating all applications for the rehabilitation of the Santora building and for the construction of the Memphis restaurant; and that occupancy had been approved for the Masonic Temple, however, the exterior modifications were subject to Commission review and approval. Commissioner Chinn commented that the Masonic Temple awnings were in the right-away and asked if they had to receive approval from Public Works. Mr. View indicated that they would require an encroachment permit from the Public Works Agency. 6. Comments from the Citv Attorney. There were no comments. 7. Comments from the Historic Resources Commission. Commissioner Berrv • Inquired regarding placing the Halladay house on the Register. Mr. Adams indicated that he would contact the owner and see if she would reconsider placing the structure on the Register. Commissioner Cribb • Commented that he had received a copy of the letter from the Judge of the Orange County Courthouse and the request for a water element had been rejected due to funding restraints. Commissioner Corwin • Stated that she would like to be an alternate for the Template Committee. • Inquired as to the status of the antique car collection. Commissioner Giles • Commented that the National Conference was useful and encouraged everyone to attend the Conference in 2001 that would be held in Rhode Island, New York. • Inquired as to having the public hearings placed first on the agenda. Mr. Adams indicated that the public hearings were placed on the agenda later in the meeting to allow public participation; that the start time of the meetings was earlier than most people could arrive. Commissioner Kinas • Expressed her appreciation to staff for the Conference preparations and commented that she believed the Commission had been making appropriate actions; indicated that she had received information pertaining to a conservation district and that she would like to pursue the possibility of implementing Conservation Districts in Santa ' Ana. • Inquired as to the status of the aluminum window memo to the Planning Commission. • Commented that she was interested in the Historic Commission meeting twice a month. • Commented that she was interested in the Neutra building being agendized for the next meeting. • Commented that she was interested in having a specific meeting to discuss the objectives for 2001 in January. 8. Excuse of absences. There were no absences. 7