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Committee member Benavides requested the illustrative renderings from John <br />Kaliski be included in the RFQ, and requested a timeline and summery of outreach <br />efforts. <br />Vice Chair Martinez requested staff provide a list of people and developers that the <br />RFQ is being sent to. <br />DISCUSSION OF FEES FOR SANTA ANA HISTORIC REGISTER LISTINGS <br />AND MILLS ACT CONTRACTS <br />Written Communication received from Tim Rush supporting a reduction and <br />requested a one year moratorium. <br />Karen Haluza provided background information and options on the fees for the self - <br />nomination of properties to the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties and <br />Historic Property Preservation Agreements (Mills Act), recommended that the <br />Council temporarily waive the historic listing for a year and reduce the fee for a Mills <br />Act Agreement by 50 %. <br />Mr. Cavazos noted the property owners will quickly get tax relief adding it bodes well <br />for the city to emphasize the importance of historic preservation. <br />Mark McLoughlin, Historic Resources Commissioner, noted support of waiver and <br />reduction of fees and the benefits to residents. <br />Debbie McEwen noted support of waiver and reduction of fees adding that her home <br />is designated Landmark and will pursue Mills Act Agreement and encouraged others <br />to apply and inquired on the State Bill AB 1999. <br />Phil Chinn noted the California Preservation Foundation website has information on <br />the bill which provides tax credits for the rehabilitation of certified historic structures <br />and was passed unanimously by the Assembly and is going to the Senate. <br />Committee member Benavides noted support adding the city values historic <br />preservation and moved to have this be an action for recommendation. <br />Vice Chair Martinez noted support, requested Historic Resources Commission work <br />with Tanya Lyon, Communications Manager, and outreach to the community on how <br />to utilize this benefit and to also update the brochure. <br />Chairman Sarmiento noted if the AB 1999 is a benefit to the city to relay to our <br />advocates in Sacramento the city's support; noted he was glad they were able to <br />revisit the fees adding the benefits, preserves the city's history and legacy. <br />Motion by Chairman Sarmiento seconded by Vice Chair Martinez to recommend that <br />the Council waive a portion of the historic fees through an annual fee waiver to list <br />the property on the Historical Register and the fee to enter into a Mills Act <br />Agreement be reduced by 50% and approved unanimously by a vote of 3:0. <br />Development & Transp. Council Committee MInutes 13A3 -3 June 30, 2014 <br />