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ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
OCTOBER 3, 2019
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
4:43 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present:
ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair
LAURENCE HITTERDALE
EDWARD MURASHIE
STEVEN NGUYEN
FELIX RIVERA
TIM RUSH (arrived at 4:45 p.m.)
PHIL SCHAEFER, Vice Chair
MIKE TARDIF
COMMISSIONERS Absent:
None.
STAFF Present:
MINH THAI, Executive Director
VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner
LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney
PEDRO GOMEZ, Associate Planner
SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION was presented to former Commissioner Ginelle Hardy for her
contributions to the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items):
Phil Chinn commented that he is proud of the Commission for voicing concern over the First
American project.
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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 October 3, 2019
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON JULY 11, 2019
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: MURASHIE
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN,
SCHAEFER (5)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: RIVERA, TARDIF (2)
ABSENT: RUSH (1)
AGREEMENTS
B. HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2019-02 (MILLS ACT) FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2420 NORTH VALENCIA STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN
NOS. 5, 2; 5,3}
MOTION: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and Clerk of
the Council to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with
Steve Paul Wareham and Nadine Louise Wareham for the property located at 2420
North Valencia Street, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney
MOTION: SCHAEFER SECOND: NGUYEN
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN, RIVERA,
SCHAEFER, TARDIF (7)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: RUSH (1)
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 October 3, 2019
BUSINESS CALENDAR
COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE - Commissioner disclosure regarding agendized projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. AD HOC COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
WINNERS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5,3}
Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation. Certificates of recognition were awarded.
MOTION: Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 2019 City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards.
MOTION: MURASHIE SECOND: RUSH
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN, RIVERA,
RUSH, SCHAEFER, TARDIF (8)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: NONE (0)
MOTION: Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 2019 City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards.
2. CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2, 2020 AND CALL
FOR A SPECIAL MEETING ON JANUARY 23, 2020 {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 2; 5,3}
MOTIONS:
1. Cancel the regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2020; and
2. Hold a special meeting on January 23, 2020
MOTION: RUSH SECOND: TARDIF
VOTE: AYES: CHRISTY, HITTERDALE, MURASHIE, NGUYEN, RIVERA,
RUSH, SCHAEFER, TARDIF (8)
NOES: NONE (0)
ABSTAIN: NONE (0)
ABSENT: NONE (0)
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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 October 3, 2019
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
WORK STUDY
3. REVIEW THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION,
AND DISCUSS THE PROCESS TO FORWARD HISTORIC RELATED
RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR CONCERNS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS
PERTAINING TO 1) HISTORIC APPLICATION FEES, 2) HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE
NEIGHBORHOODS, 3) HISTORIC RESOURCES PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT,
INCLUDING A REVIEW OF THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS, AND 4) PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC TREES
Assistant City Attorney Storck provided an overview of the Commission’s powers and
duties. Key points discussed: Process for placing items on the agenda; increased frequency
of meetings; process for submitting Commission recommendations to City Council;
expanded purview to include review of “potentially” eligible structures (structures over 50
years old); process for more closely reviewing materials and/or modifications to structures
located within a historically sensitive neighborhood; installation of plaques on historic
structures; and appointing HRC commissioner to the Planning Commission.
Case Planner Gomez provided a presentation on historic application fees. Discussion
ensued regarding the fee that should be charged to process an historic application and
alternative methods that can be used to the reduce cost of processing the application.
Commission suggested that fees should be anywhere from $100-$500 for self-nominations
to the historic register and $1,000 to $2,000 for a Mills Act applications.
Commission recessed at 6:25 p.m. and reconvened at 6:32 p.m.
Vice Chair Schaeffer motioned to adjourn the meeting to a future date to allow more time to
discuss the remaining items from the Work Study. Motion was seconded by Chair Christy.
Chair Christy provided the opportunity for the following individuals to speak before the vote
was taken to adjourn the meeting:
• Dale Helvig commented that the Commission should have authority over “potential”
historical resources (not just ones on the list); opined application fees are too high.
• Jeff Dickman commented on vinyl windows and other materials being used on
structures; more neighborhoods should be designated as historic districts.
Commission agreed to adjourn to October 17 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss remaining Work Study
items. Motion was approved unanimously.
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HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 October 3, 2019
COMMENTS
4. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS:
Executive Director Thai
• Thanked Commission.
5. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Nguyen
• Suggested that each commissioner speak to their Councilmember about their
concerns.
Commissioner Tardif
• Happy to be back on the Commission.
Commissioner Hitterdale
• Thanked staff.
• Welcomed Commissioner Rivera.
Commissioner Rush
• Requested the First American project be placed on the agenda.
o Executive Director Thai indicated this project is not under the purview of the
Commission.
Commissioner Murashie
• Thanked staff.
• Welcomed Commissioner Rivera.
• Announced that the Floral Park designation application will be submitted.
• Congratulated Ginelle Hardy on her certificate of recognition.
Vice Chair Schaefer
• Welcomed Commissioner Rivera.
• Congratulated Ginelle Hardy on her certificate of recognition.
Chair Christy
• Announced that HRC will have a booth at 150th Anniversary celebration at
Centennial Park on October 27 at 3 p.m.
• Thanked everyone.
ADJOURNED 6:57 P.M. – The meeting of the Historic Resources Commission was
adjourned to October 17, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
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