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Julia Bidwell, representing the County of Orange Commurrity Services Department, stated the numbers had just been released to the Board of Supervisors, but that had not been available at the time the original estimates of homeless need were prepared. Vice Chairman Mill expressed concern that the areas where shelters would be perrrritted were only tlie more southerly parts of the City and not distributed more evenly. Associate Planner McCann explained that the zone identified as most appropriate for shelters, Industrial, are primarily located in those areas of the city. Executive Director Trevino explained that industrially-zoned properties tended to be located the farthest away from sensitive uses, such as residences, and that the larger format buildings lent themselves to the needs of the homeless service providers. Commissioner Crespo asked for clarification of six month time limit. Associate Planner McCann stated that homeless only stay at facility for six months by year; differentiate between transitional housing and emergency shelters (1 80 days). Commissioner Bacerra inquired if outreach had been conducted with neighborhood associations regarding the highlighted areas on the map. Commissioner Crespo favors spreading out, to allow homeless to locate to the appropriate facility. Commissioner Nalle commented site(s) may not have parking requirements. Chairman Alderete inquired regarding the extent of the public outreach notification. Executive Director Trevino provided information. The public hearing was opened. Public members speaking: Mike Tardif, industrial property owner, requested that the presentation and map be available on-line. Staff clarified that they had been posted prior to the meeting. Daisy Gonzalez, with The Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Scott Larsen, Executive Director Home Aid in Orange County, spoke in support of the ordinance and commended the successful job that the Planning staff has done in drafting the ordinance. Jean Watkins, Salvation Army, spoke in support of the ordinance; would like opportunity to rehab building to make a model for the homeless. She commented that Santa Ana has been the most open and thorough with the SB2 process. The Commission asked that staff provide more outreach to neighborhoods adjacent to the industrial areas that could be affected by the re-zoning and return to the Comrrrission for final action. MOTION: Continue public hearing to July 22,2013. Planning Commission Minutes July 8, 201 3