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PROCEDURAL RULES PUBLIC HEARING 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2013-01 (Continued by Planning Commission: July 8, 2013 to July 22, 2013) The City of Santa Ana is requesting approval of a zoning ordinance amendment to establish regulations related to emergency shelters, transitional housing and ' supportive housing for the homeless. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: June 28, 2013 PUBLICLY NOTICED: June 27, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-01. Associate Planner Melanie McCann presented the staff report and recommendation. She met with Lacy Neighborhood Association on July 19 to discuss the ordinance and the expansion of the existing Salvation Army facility. Ms. McCann indicated a neighborhood working group will be discussed at the July 24 meeting and commented on the letter from Jose Leal opposing the Salvation Army expansion. An email was received from Jose L. Leal in opposition to the expansion of the Salvation Army facility. ' Public hearing opened. Robert Cook stated the overlay zone does not include the Civic Center area and suggested pursuing the City-County to sell their vacant buildings. He also recommended changing the cobblestone material of the walkway in the City Hall courtyard area entering Council Chambers to assist the wheelchair constituents. Jose Leal, Lacy Neighborhood Association, spoke in opposition to the ordinance and Salvation Army expansion. Patricia Arroyo, landlord and former resident of Lacy neighborhood, requested more time to formulate impacts on the neighborhood and present to the City Council. Armando Olvera, working with Showers of Blessings, commented that he feeds homeless on Saturdays; provides clothing and seeks shelter; trying to build a shower with toilet facility in a donated trailer for the homeless . A plumber by trade, he requested assistance and direction to continue with his efforts to help veterans, homeless and the needy. ' Jean Watkins, Social Director at the Salvation Army, spoke in support of the facility expansion to assist the homeless and collaborate with the community; noted the Salvation Army has been a part of the neighborhood for over 40 years. Scott Larson, Executive Director for Home Aid, serves on Gounty Commission for the Homeless, commended the Planning staffs community outreach efforts and policy draft. He stated that Santa Ana has done more outreach than other Orange County cities and supports the ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Planning Commission Minutes 3 July 22, 2013