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