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• PLAZA SANTA ANA o Staff presented a revised concept plan for Plaza Santa Ana that accommodated the use for special events, leisure public use and ADA accessibility to the stage. Staff explained the various concepts and process to provide a plan within the $200,000 CDBG project budget. Because of the excitement and interest in the plaza design, staff shared a model prepared by Architect Geoff Sumich from San Juan Capistrano. The concept reflected a modern design with a colorful overhead shade structure, special pavement and flowing wall design. o Don Cribb indicated Geoff Sumich specializes in Spanish colonial and modern architecture. The concept symbolizes butterflies that are recognized in Mexico. o Councilmember Sarmiento indicated because of the various events planned on the plaza, it is never a good time for construction. Additional funding is not available and time is limited in order to complete by September 14th. This is the right time to move forward and the city is currently preparing plans to install restrooms in the adjacent parking structure. o Councilmember Martinez indicated this is an attempt to beautify the area. Funding is limited and we risk losing the monies if we don't act now. The funding was approved to address the priority for more open space. We need to construct an area for children and residents, not another building. • o Councilmember Sarmiento indicated he was contacted by various people who did not want the area to be used for events and requested more seating for leisure use. This is an attempt to accommodate both uses. o Dave Hoen asked if the CDBG monies have to be spent? The Assistant City Attorney indicated the CDBG funding has to be spent within a reasonable time frame. o Julie Stroud asked what type of trees will be planted. Administrative Services Manager indicated the site is planned for two types of trees: Sycamore trees to carry the 4th street tree planting into the plaza and Crape Myrtle to provide color in the plaza. o Councilmember Tinajero indicated we need to continue the excitement for downtown so everyone has access and the downtown businesses and residents will benefit by the improvements. You need to look at other areas to hold events while the plaza is being constructed. • ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY OPEN SCHOOL YARD PILOT PROJECT o Mayra Mejia (Latino Health Access/Parents Organized for Recreation Spaces) introduced residents that spoke on the need to continue the pilot program at Roosevelt Elementary School. They indicated how the program benefited the children in the area and thanked the city for applying for the grant to construct a community center on the school. They asked for city support to maintain the program open until 2014. This is a good example and • model to provide open space for areas that don't have park space. PREY Regular Meeting - MINUTES 3 April 2, 2012