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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13C - COMMITTEE REPORTS '8 8 8 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT MINUTES November 19, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 7:25 a.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE City Council Committee members present were: Council member Claudia Alvarez and Councilmember Lisa Bist. Absent was: Councilmember Jose Solorio. Staff members present were: City Attorney Jo~ Fletcher, Community Development Agency Executive Director John P. Reekstin, City Engineer George Alvarez, Planning' Manager Jay Trevino, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez, Associate Planner Bob St. Paul and Project Manager, Vicki Uehli. Members of the public present were: Michael Macres and Ben Grabie!. AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 15, 2003 Action: The minutes were approved by Councilmember Bist who was appointed by the committee to approve the minutes (Solorio absent). 2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Alvaro Nunez reported that citations are continuing. They will be focusing on Downtown window signage. 3. PROJECT UPDATES a) SWC First and Main Streets - To date a first class restaurant has not been identified. The Agency has not been successful in acquiring the Tang 13C-1 property voluntarily. The project will be p~esented to Planning Commission on November 24 for potential approval of various entitlements. b) City Place West - The proposed development was presented to the Planning Commission identifying 57,000 square feet of commercial, three restaurant pads, a grocery store, 315 residential units, and a black box theater. Staff is continuing to work with the Developer on the commercial component of the project. c) One Broadwav Plaza - The project is pending a resubmittal from the Developer on Site Plan Review comments. d) YMCA - An award of bid for maintenance work is forthcoming. e) Fence Adiacent to Bike Trail - No response from the property owners on removal of the fence. This will now be presented to a Hearing Officer. f) Court of Acceals - There has been no change in status. g) MainlWamer School Site - Construction has begun. h) 4th Street Pushcart Status - Staff has met with Jose Ortiz and continues to make progress on selecting a vendor. i) South Main Public Improvements - Cost Estimates for New Sidewalk South of Wamer and North of Railroad Tracks -Sidewalk improvements south of Getz will require right of way with an estimated cost of $340,000. The project will be presented through the City budget process. The major concern is that these improvements be coordinated with the current street improvements. The current projectwill add concrete sidewalks where asphalt currently exists. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING NORTHBOUND MAIN AT WARNER (LANE ENDING NORTH OF WARNER) . George Alvarez indicated that part of the street improvement project will include two through lanes and a right turn lane. 5. CONSIDERATION OF MAINTENANCE (STEAM CLEANING) OF NEW SIDEWALKS - SOUTH MAIN John Reekstin reported that staff is preparing a cost estimate. City Council Committee on Main Street Development. Minutes 2 13C-2 November 19, 2003 '8 8 8 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Macres inquired if tanks had been removed from old gas station sites at the following locations: SEC Bishop and Main, NWC Pine and Main, and NEC Edgewood and Main. He also inquired as to why steam cleaning in South Main is proposed to be paid by the Agency and not the merchants. Mr. Reekstin responded that South Main Project Area has 20% of the tax increment generated set aside for public improvements on Main Street between First and Warner due to a law suit settlement when the project was adopted. Ben Grabiel inquired as to the status of the billboards atop the building at Main and First. John Reekstin responded that the Developer has indicated he will remove the smaller of the two billboards. The Developer would like to pursue utilizing parts of the larger billboard for signage for the restaurant with proper City approvals. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Alvarez requested more information on the status of the Court of Appeals 8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS No specific items were requested. 9. NEXT MEETING - December 17, 2003 ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m. to December 17, 2003. JohR:~ksti" Recording Secretary Community Development Agency JPRNU/mlr City Council Committee on Main Street Development - Minutes 3 November 19, 2003 13C-3 CITY OF SANTA ANA. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT MINUTES . December 17, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 7:20 a.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE City Council Committee members present were: Couhcilmember Claudia Alvarez, Councilmember Lisa Bist and Councilmember Jose Solorio. Staff members present were: City Attorney Joe Fletcher, Community Development Agency Executive Director John P. Reekstin, Executive Director External Affairs Jill Arthur, Downtown Development Manager Matt Lamb, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez, Associate Planner Bob St. Paul and Project. Manager Vicki Uehli. Member of the public present was: Ben Grabiel. AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 19, 2003 Action: The minutes were approved by Councilmember Bist who was appointed by the committee to approve the minutes (Alvarez absent during this motion). 2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS . Alvaro Nunez reported that citations are continuing, and they are stepping up enforcement in the Downtown. . Vicki Uehli provided an update on the Rebate Program. 13C-4 '. . . 3. PROJECT UPDATES a) SWC First and Main Streets - The project will be presented to the Planning Commission on December 22, requesting approval of various entitlements. Councilmember Bist indicated that she had been in contact with residents of Henninger Park who have requested a meeting with the developer prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Planning staff will pursue scheduling a meeting as soon as possible. . b) City Place West - Staff is continuing to work with the developer on the commercial component of the project, and revised plans have been submitted for review. c) One Broadwav Plaza - The following schedule has been established: . Planning Commission Study Session January 26 . Planning Commission Public Hearing February 23 . City Council March . Responses to environmental comments are in progress and will be released ten days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing in February. d) YMCA - Staff continues to market the building; however, to date no major development submittal has been received. e) Fence Adiacent to Bike Trail - This will now be presented to a Hearing Officer. More information will be available in January. f) Court of Appeals - The Civic Center parking lot site does not meet the needs of the Court; therefore, an independent group has been convened to recommend an altemative site. Santa Ana has identified two other sites in the City for consideration. The State has allocated $17 million for the project but must go back for yearly appropriation approvals. The Court is currently looking for a site between 2.5 and 3 acres. g) MainlWarner School Site - The school is under construction. h) 4th Street Pushcart Status - A proposal is being presented to the various vendors. Standards will be established for each of the various types. The schedule has the carts being purchased in March with delivery by late summer. i) South Main Public Imcrovements - Cost Estimates for New Sidewalk South of Wamer and North of Railroad Tracks - Sidewalk improvements south of Getz will require right-of-way with an estimated cost of $340,000. To date there are no funds available; however, it will continue to be revisited as the City Council Committee on Main Street Development. Minutes December 17, 2003 2 13C-5 City proceeds through the budget process.. It was suggested that if we are unable to do the sidewalk improvements now that staff take measures to minimize any duplicate work. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ben Grabriel expressed concem for the lack of covered parking for the residential units at First and Main. He also expressed concern for the minimum setback of five feet along the Sycamore frontage. 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Solorio . Inquired about the banners on South Main for CHOC. . . Asked if the South Main Merchants could utilize the brackets should they be interested in adopting a banner program. . Inquired about a design for the Merchants' banner program. 6. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS . Follow-up on the City's banner program. 7. NEXT MEETING - January 21, 2004 ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:10a.m. to January 21,2004. JOh'~r" Recording Secretary Community Development Agency JPRNUlkla City Council Committee on Main Street Development. Minutes 3 13C-6 December 17,2003 '8 8 8 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT MINUTES January 21, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 7:20 a.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE City Council Committee members present were: Council member Lisa Bist and Council member Jose Solorio. Absent was: Councilmember Claudia Alvarez Staff members present were: City Attorney Joe Fletcher, Community Development Agency Executive Director John P. Reekstin, Downtown Development Manager Matt Lamb, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez, Associate Planner Bob St. Paul, Projects Manager Mary Gonzalez, and Project Manager Vicki Uehli. AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 17, 2003 Action: The minutes were approved 2:0 (Alvarez absent) 2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS . Alvaro Nunez reported that citations are continuing, and they are stepping up enforcement in the Downtown and South Main focusing on remaining holiday signs. The fence removal at 2700 S. Main is pending a hearing officer date. 3. PROJECT UPDATES a) SWC First and Main Streets - The project was approved by City Council on January 20, 2004. b) Citv Place West - The Developer is in the process of re-submitting their plans to include a high-rise residential component. . 13C-7 c) One Broadwav Plaza - The Developer is preparing applications for the various discretionary actions. d) YMCA - A preliminary proposal has been received for an upscale club including a gym and restaurant. e) Court of Appeals - The State has hired CB Richard Ellis to prepare an RFP/RFQ soliciting sites for the court. Santa Ana will submit a proposal on both public and private sites. f) 4th Street Pushcart Status - Staff is finalizing th~ pushcart proposal that will be submitted for review shortly. Once the proposal has been approved it will be submitted to the vendors for their approval and then put out to bid. Carts are estimated at $9,800 each and the schedule appears to be on target. 4. GRAND AVENUE DESIGN DISTRICT John Reekstin provided a status report on the District. Council member Solorio requested that a written memo be presented. to the Committee outlining the project and identifying options. 5. UTILITY POLE BANNER PROGRAM Mary Gonzalez from the' Public Works Agency provided an overview of the City's policy on banners. The pr9gram allows non-profit organizations to submit an application to hang banners for a 4-month period. The program requires approval of the application, a permit fee and adequate insurance coverage. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Council member Solorio . Requested a status report on the Sav-On Loft project. . Requested an update on the Orange County Mental Health Facility City Council Committee on Main Street Development. Minutes 2 January 21, 2004 13C-8 r8 8 . 8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS . Status report on the Grand Avenue Design District 9. NEXT MEETING - February 18,2004 ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:30a.m. to February 18, 2004. It-IL Jo P. Reekstin Recording Secretary Community Development Agency JPRNU/lf City Council Committee on Main Street Deveiopment . Minutes 3 January 21, 2004 13C-9 . . CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT/CODE ENFORCEMENT Special Meeting MlnutE!s . October 23, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 6:18 p.m. in Room 831 of City Hall. ATTENDANCE The following Council members were present: Lisa Bist and Alberta Christy Staff present were: Kenneth Adams, Assistant Director/Planning & Building Agency; and Bruce Dunams; Community Preservation Manager. AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 24, 2003 MEETING & AUGUST 26, 2003 CANCELLATION Approved by a vote of 2:0 2. PRESALE INSPECTION PROGRAM A public presentation was presented by Tim Rush supporting the consideration of a presale inspection program. Mr. Rush provided the committee with the background on the previous consideration for the presale inspection program, which was put together approximately eight to ten years ago. His recommendation to the committee was that the program be re-evaluated for reconsideration at this ti.me. Kenneth Adams briefed the committee on the previous history of the program noting there was strong opposition from the East Orange County Board of Realtors against such a program. It was the opposition by the real estate industry that caused the previous efforts to consider a presale inspection program to be tabled. Councilmembers Bist & Christy suggested to Mr. Rush that he query ComLink to see whether or not there was any interest at the neighborhood association level to pursue the program. Mr. Rush agreed to do so before asking the council and staff to expend any work effort to revise the program. . 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None 4. 5. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING - None 6. NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, February 24,2004 ADJOURNMENT - 6:42 P.M. .[.::=-~~ Kenneth Adams Assistant Director . Planning & Building Agency . S:Council CommINlce CCINICe Minute. 10-23-03 13C-10