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PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 (Applicant: Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency — 415 & 423 South Raitt Street) Matter continued from the January 9, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. A project overview was provided by Jerry Guevara, Assistant Planner 1. In the presentation, Mr. Guevara explained that the properties were owned by the Successor Agency to the City of Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency. The proposed actions would allow development of the land for parks. The new park would be used to meet National Park Service requirements to allow continued use of 2.6 acres in Centennial Park by Rancho Santiago Community College District, Chairperson Verino opened the public hearing. The following members spoke on the proposed open space designation: • Jose Arguello, representing Youth Empowerment Network at Kidworks spoke in support. • Annie Tran, representing S.A. Health & Nutrition Advocates - Youth Empowerment Network at Kidworks spoke in support. • Marcos Rodriguez, representing Youth Empowerment Network at Kidworks spoke in support. • Maria Ruvalcaba, Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator for Active Transportation in the Youth Empowerment Network at Kidworks, spoke in support. • Lynnete Guzman, resident, spoke in support. • Isuri Ramos, resident and representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support. • Edwin Ruiz, representing Youth Empowerment Network at Kidworks, spoke in support. • Michelle Zuniga, researcher from University of California, Irvine, spoke in support. • Leon Jacobs, representing Bella Vista, Central City, MidCity Neighborhood Associations expressed concern of placing a park in the area with the recently passed marijuana initiative, the city's sanctuary city designation, gangs in the area and not enough police coverage. • Grace Aguilar, resident, advocates for the youth and having a safe environment but expressed concern of adjacent residents to the property, the high activity of drugs in the area and questioned if that area would be safe. • Maritza Urquza, resident, spoke in support. • Josue Cruz, representing S.A. Health & Nutrition Advocates, spoke in support. • Jose Bustamante, representing S.A. Health & Nutrition Advocates, spoke in support. There were no other speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Commissioners thanked speakers for attending. Commission discussion ensued on skate parks, community outreach meetings, the education center and public outreach. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JANUARY 23, 2017