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should not be demolished; Conservancy request moratorium on demolition permits <br />of all historic designated properties until SAMC § 30-7(b) is reviewed. <br />Nick Spain, commented that the Planning Commission was at impasse (on the <br />Sexlinger property matter) resulting in technical denial for the proposed development <br />project; Developer has requested City Council consideration of a 24-home project <br />built on a five acre site; Conservancy Group urges the City Council to reject <br />application for development; Group has submitted extensive comments on the <br />Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which does not meet the minimum California <br />Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards. <br />Steve Ray, representing Old Orchard Conservancy, concerned with legality of <br />Planning Commission hearing; request deferment to consider alternatives to <br />proposed development; opined that EIR is insufficient and lacking reasonable <br />alternatives, no mitigation for preservation or maintenance; recommend staff to redo <br />EIR to include clarifications; law allows EIR to be approved at subsequent meeting - <br />City Council has 180 days after approval to consider project itself; Conservancy in <br />discussions with owners of property; request that City Council consider adding a <br />process for demolition permits. <br />o Mayor Pulido requested staff prepare alternatives for City Council consideration. <br />o City Attorney Carvalho indicated that staff meeting with Conservancy and <br />preparing options; staff reviewing process and considering historic elements. <br />o Councilmember Sarmiento asked staff to explore all options, make sure no <br />loopholes exist since City Council has standing. <br />o Councilmember Benavides, requested clarification of demolition permit process. <br />Daisy Gonzalez, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support and <br />creation of more low income and affordable housing projects; advocated for future <br />project in the Myrtle Street area. <br />Ken Nguyen, expressed support for Agenda Item 55B. <br />AGENDA ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER (55B & 25E) <br />55B RESOLUTION - REGARDING OFFICIAL VISITS FROM THE SOCIALIST <br />REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM - City Manager's Office <br />MOTION: Adopt a resolution. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2013-009 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REGARDING OFFICIAL VISITS FROM <br />THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM <br />MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez <br />VOTE: AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSTAIN: <br />Amezcua, Benavides, <br />Pulido, Sarmiento (6) <br />Martinez, Reyna, <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />None (0) <br />None (0) <br />4 <br />1 0A-4 <br />FEBRUARY 19, 2013