HomeMy WebLinkAbout13B - COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PARK DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION PROGRAMS
& EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
November 29, 2005
l\UNUTES
The meeting was convened at 6:07 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831.
The following Council Members were present:
Claudia Alvarez (arrived 6:45 pm)
Mike Garcia (left 6:50pm)
Jose Solorio
Staff present were: Gerardo Mouet, Exec. Director PRCSA
Ron Ono, Park Administrative Services Manager, PRCSA
Mike Lopez, Park Superintendent
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
. ACTION ITEM: Minutes of September 20, 2005 were approved with the following
correction.
a) Correct spelling of Wildlands as one word.
2. SANTAANASTADIUMREPORT
. RENTAL FEE COMPARISON
o Staff reported on the stadium rental fee comparison of 9 stadiums some of
which are located in Los Angeles and Orange County. The fees charge at the
SA Stadium ranked 4th among the 9 stadiums with Anaheim Glover Stadium,
Orange Coast College Lebard Stadium in Costa Mesa, and Long Beach
Stadium charging below the fees at Santa Ana Stadium.
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Staff indicated when the new synthetic turf is installed at the stadium the
program use of the stadium will be limited, unless a protective surfacing is
installed. The estimated cost for the protective surfacing is approximately
$800,000 to cover synthetic turf. Staff indicated a minimum of $200,000 will
be needed to cover 25 percent of the stadium field. This type of product is
being used at the Anaheim Stadium for concert events to protect their natural
turf field.
. RESIDENT FEE
o The field reservation fee schedule for Adult Soccer, only identifies one set of
fee based on a 2- hour block oftime for non-lighted fields, and a different fee
for lighted fields. There is no distinguished difference of fee for residents
versus non-residence use.
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. ACTION ITEM
1) Look into the possibility of using temporary striping on the synthetic turf, i.e.
caulking or paint.
2) Look into the possibility of minimize the width of the striping.
3) Agendize the striping issue on the next meeting.
4) Create a resident fee for the Dan Young Soccer Complex field usage.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS
· Staff presented the special event programs being planned for the next three months:
o DYSC Synthetic Turf Ribbon Cutting Event (Sat) Dec 3rd; 12 Em.
o Children's Winter Holiday Event at SA Stadium (Sat) Dec 10 ; 10 am-l pm.
o Board of Recreation and Park Holiday Event at the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse
(Wed) Dec 14th;6:30pm.
o Santiago Park Rubber Boot Race - ( Sat) J an 21 S\ 7 am-II am.
o Multicultural Parade and Fair at Broadway and Civic Center (Sat) Feb 4th;
o Parade: 10am-12pm.
o Fair: 12pm-4pm.
o Mother's Day Celebration at SA Stadium - Saturday, May 13th.
. ACTION ITEM:
o Promote the rubber boot race by advertising on the Website, notifying
Neighborhood Associations, School District, YMCA, Friends of SA Zoo, etc.
4. S.A. RIVER TASK FORCE UPDATE
· Staff presented the status of the SA River Task Force and a briefing ofthe agenda
items and discussions communicated at the two Task Force meetings and the SA
River Tour.
. ACTION ITEM:
o Invite Huntington Beach and Orange County Water District to attend the
meetings.
5. RESERV A TIONS (GIS) MAPPING
· Staff presented an outline for the new reservation system that will be implemented
next year. The major items being requested from the Sports groups are rosters and
insurance information. Staff will be requesting the new roster information early next
year. Staff is being trained to ensure a smooth transition of the system when it is
implemented. The new Reservation System will be presented to City Council at a
future Study Session.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
. No Public Comments.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
. Look into providing hand soap in the Santa Ana Stadium Restrooms.
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8. STAFF COMMENTS
. No Staff Comments.
9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
. Striping options on the Synthetic Turf at the Stadium.
. Santa Ana River Task Force Update
10. NEXT MEETING:
Change next meeting date of Jan 3,2006 to Jan 10,2006
at 5:45p.m.
City Hall, Room 831
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Meeting Minutes
January 24, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. in Training Room 1602, City Hall Ross Annex.
ATTENDANCE
The following Councilmembers were present:
Bustamante
Lisa Bist, Alberta Christy and Carlos
Staff present were: Jay Trevino, Executive Director Planning and Building Agency; Kenneth
Adams, Assistant Director Planning and Building Agency; Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant
City Attorney; Bruce Dunams, Community Preservation Manager; Steve Gutmann,
Supervisor of Inspections; and Estella Rodarte, Senior Community Preservation Inspector.
AGENDA ITEMS
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 22,2005 MEETING
Approved by a vote of 3:0
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GRAFFITI ORDINANCE
Will Hayes provided the committee with a historic overview of the city's existing
graffiti ordinance. He briefed the committee on the proposed changes to the
ordinance which will be presented to the entire council shortly. The ensuing
discussion focused upon the variety of strategies available to the city to help abate
graffiti issues.
3. STREET CURB ADDRESS PAINTING
Will Hayes provided the committee with a overview of the city's proposed street curb
ordinance. Highlights of the proposed ordinance include developing a contract with
three to four non-profit vendors to provide curb painting services for donations by the
property owners. The intent of the ordinance is to get the city out of the curb
painting business. The committee members posed several operational questions to
staff and provide some brief comments for consideration.
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SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
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Bruce Dunams provided a brief history of staff efforts regarding the shopping cart
issue. He indicated at this point the city believed the best alternative is to address
the cart as a site specific issue with the burden on the vendor to be responsible for
addressing the problem. He provided the committee with three alternatives:
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· to require all vendors to provide an on-site containment solution within six
months of the ordinance adoption;
· to require the new and larger vendors to install an on-site containment system
with a month test period before imposing the requirement as listed above; and
· to permit all vendors to develop their own plan for a containment system to
operate until they have violated a pre-set standard of compliance.
Jay Trevino indicated to the committee that staff would invite the grocers
association as well other retailers to the meeting to provide input.
5. PRE-SALE ORDINANCE
Bruce Dunams provided the committee with additional information as requested
on the programs that exist in other communities. He provided information from
14 other communities all of which have an entire property inspection program.
He indicated that the staff recommendation would be to inspect the entire
property should the city adopt an inspection program.
He indicated that the staff had begun the process of contacting the real estate
industry to initiate talks to discuss the committee proposal. He provided some
preliminary information about the scope of project and initial staff analysis.
Jay Trevino indicated that staff would invite real estate industry representatives
to next committee meeting to provide direct feedback to the committee. Staff will
continue to work on the development of the program and update the committee
at the next meeting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - None
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
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8. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
A. Pre-Sale Residential Inspection Ordinance
9. NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, February 28,2006
ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 P.M.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
November 3, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 5:40 p.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
City Council Committee members present: Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Bist, Councilmember
Jose Solorio, and Councilmember Claudia Alvarez (5:55 p.m.)
Staff members present: Community Development Agency Executive Director Patricia
C. Whitaker, Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Jay Trevino, Chief
Assistant City Attorney Benjamin Kaufman, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro
Nunez, Redevelopment Assistant, Danell Mercado, Senior Planner Sergio Klotz,
Engineering Services Manager/City Engineer George Alvarez, and Assistant Planner
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Community members present: None
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 1, 2005
Action:
The minutes were approved 2:0 (Absent: Alvarez)
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
A Notice of Violation (NV) was issued to the Casa de Ceramica property at 2541
South Main regarding the banners and unpermitted signs. There has been no
compliance and the next step is sending the property owner/business owner to a
Hearing. If there is no compliance after the Hearing, the NV may eventually lead
to a criminal case.
1417 South Main will be monitored.
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1117 South Main - A Notice of Violation will be issued regarding signs.
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Enforcement regarding windows in the Downtown area is continuing. Inspector
Nunez will provide the Committee with a list of the business owners of record
who have been cited. Mr. Nunez will also check the business location south of
the Macres Flower Shop on Broadway that has several stickers on its windows
and will provide an update.
Inspector Nunez reported that there are many problems with sidewalk sales and
explained the business license and occupancy process to the Committee.
3. ADAPTIVE REUSE OF SPURGEON BUILDING
Planning and Building is looking into the reconstruction of the building. Jay
Trevino reported that a couple of months ago he and Steve Harding met with Jay
Mehan and Mike Lutton, who is active in big urban markets.
Discussion then ensued regarding parking. An assessment of Downtown parking
is necessary. Staff will continue to follow up on these issues.
4.
DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM UPDATE
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Following a discussion, it was decided that staff would contact the Loft Owners
Association and request to be placed on their next meeting agenda on November
17 to try and educate Phase 1 & 2 Loft owners about monthly passes and the
garage security that is available and answer any other questions or concerns
they may have. Staff will update the Committee at the next meeting.
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LOFT SURVEY UPDATE
Dane" Mercado will make further contact with both Associations and update at
the next meeting.
6. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD PROJECT/RENAISSANCE
Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner, provided a report on the specific plan. She
noted that the purpose is to create a village environment with all the components
of a community. The goal is to establish an overall identity for the area by
establishing a land use plan maximizing the area's potential and reestablishing
the area as Orange County's downtown and Civic Center. Objectives include
walkability; creating linkages between the train depot, downtown, civic center,
and neighborhoods; providing multi-modal transportation options; and
encouraging redevelopment of the area. A timeline was provided which included
the completion of the Specific Plan as October/November 2006.
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Committee members will review the map boundaries and notify staff of any major
changes/suggestions.
A meeting update regarding The Depot will be provided by Pat Whitaker.
7. PROJECT UPDATES
a) 4TH Street Pushcart Status-
Staff visited the vendor to see how production was progressing. This is a
custom order, which takes longer; however, the builder will try to expedite the
order. Completion is still anticipated to be February or March 2006.
b) SC Gas Buildinq
The Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center and the Chapman
Film School are still interested in possibly occupying the building. A decision
is yet to be made.
c) Phase III Olson Lofts Status
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To date, there is no proforma as yet and density is still an issue. The Olson
Company notified staff that a new team is being assembled to review the
issues and will report their findings in about a month. Staff will look into the
City conducting an audit.
A discussion ensued regarding the dirt parking lot. Public Works and
Planning and Building will contact the Olson Company with a possible
solution for the time being.
d) Otis Buildino Update
Pat Whitaker contacted Rikki Zuckerman, owner of the Otis Building. Ms.
Zuckerman requested a letter of commitment. A bench has been purchased.
The City is waiting until the entire building is painted before moving forward.
Staff will continue working on this issue.
e) Construction of Archway Sion on South Main Street
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Based on research conducted by staff two feasible locations were selected _
(1) approximately 25 feet north of Walnut Street and (2) approximately 50 feet
north of Broadway. The sign will span across Main Street at an 18 foot
clearance from the center of the roadway. The cost for the two archway signs
is $1.5 million. This cost includes design, graphics design, sign fabrication
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and poles, and construction. Pictures of different archways from other cities
were provided. It was suggested that staff research the "hanging type" signs
from the San Diego area, signs with a more historic feel and also ones having
some lighting. Public Works staff will provide another cost estimate at a
future meeting.
f) Nexus Entry Siqn Update
George Alvarez reported that a meeting was held regarding the art concept
design. It was decided that the artist will complete the rendition and Nexus
will build and install the art. The piece will include uplighting, the city seal and
base. A discussion about the city seal being part of the piece ensued. The
Committee will be shown the rendition at the next meeting.
g) Facade Rebate Proqram
Danell Mercado provided a chart with rebate information. The chart included
a list of companies and improvements done to date; a list of a rebate in
process; and a list of rebate inquiries.
h) SC Edison Substation at Second and Sycamore
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Contact was made with SC Edison. What to do with the property will be
decided within the year.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
10. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
11. NEXT MEETING - December 1, 2005
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to December 1, 2005.
Patricia C. Whitaker
Recording Secretary
Community Development Agency
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
December 1, 2005
CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 5:45 p.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
City Council Committee members present: Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Bist, Councilmember
Jose Solorio, and Councilmember Claudia Alvarez (5:50 p.m.)
Staff members present: Deputy City Manager Development Services, Steve Harding,
Community Development Agency Executive Director Patricia C. Whitaker, Planning and
Building Agency Executive Director Jay Trevino, Chief Assistant City Attorney Benjamin
Kaufman, Senior Community Preservation Inspector Beth Aldecoa, Redevelopment
Assistant, Dane" Mercado, Senior Planner Sergio Klotz, and Assistant Planner Lucy
Linnaus
Community members present: Elsa Gomez
AGENDA ITEMS
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 2005
Action:
The minutes were approved 2:0 (Absent: Alvarez)
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
A hearing has been schedule in January with the Casa de Ceramica property at
2541 South Main and 1121 S. Main regarding the banners and unpermitted
signs. If there is no compliance after the Hearing, the NV may eventually lead to
a criminal case.
Enforcement regarding windows in the Downtown area is continuing. Inspector
Nunez will provide the Committee with a list of the business owners of record
who have been cited.
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3. ADAPTIVE REUSE OF SPURGEON BUILDING
No submittals of plans from Jay Meehan at this time.
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4. DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL PARKING UPDATE
Danell Mercado stated that the Association is not meeting until January 2006.
She shared with the Committee a DRAFT letter to be sent out immediately
informing the loft owners of their option to parking in the Downtown Parking
Structures.
5. LOFT SURVEY UPDATE
Danell Mercado will make further contact with the Association in writing asking
for responses to the survey to be returned in a self-addressed sta,mped
envelope.
6. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD RENAISSANCE PROJECT
Lucy Linnaus, Assistant Planner, reviewed with the committee the boundary lines
of the study area. Staff asked the committee for input on three areas of the
boundaries. The boundary line next to French Park will remain the same. The
area west of Logan will be included, as well as the cut out at Grand and First
Street.
Pat Whitaker provided the committee a map that delineated which properties
within the study area were Agency owned. The committee requested staff to
provide a write up on which properties could be potentials for demolition due to
nuisance and unsafe conditions
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7. PROJECT UPDATES
a) 4TH Street Pushcart Status-
The manufacturer made the umbrellas for the carts in rainbow colors. Staff
informed the manufacturer that a solid color such as maroon or green would
be more acceptable. The manufacturer is getting estimates to change out the
color to a solid. The manufacturer is guaranteeing delivery between February
and March.
b) SC Gas BuildinQ
Chapman College has made a purchase offer and a tour has been schedule
with them in December.
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c) Phase III Olson Lofts Status
Olson has a new architect on its team and is looking for an increase in the
density to 125 per acre. No plans have been submitted. Staff analyzed the
cost to create a bare bones parking lot on the site, which came in at
$100,000.
The Committee asked Steve Harding to discuss with Olson to either submit a
project or walk away and bring back something to the Committee in writing on
what options the City can move on.
d) Otis Buildina Update
Staff is working on a letter from OCT A committing to moving thje bus bench
once the building is painted. Once a letter is received, it will be presented to
property owner to proceed with painting the building.
e) Construction of Archwav Sian on South Main Street
Estimate for the sign will be presented at the January meeting by PWA.
f) Nexus Entry Sian Update
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No update presented.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - Elsa Gomez commented on the Artist Loft Owner
Survey, and what a good idea it was. She would like the same survey sent out to
the Downtown business owners in both English and Spanish.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
10.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
a. The Depot Marketing Plan
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11. NEXT MEETING - January 5, 2006
RNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. to January 5,2006.
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Recording Secretary
Community Development Agency
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
January 5, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 5:44 p.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
City Council Committee members present: Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Bist, Councilmember
Jose Solorio, and Councilmember Claudia Alvarez (5:46 p.m.)
Staff members present: City Manager Dave Ream; Chief Assistant City Attorney
Benjamin Kaufman; Community Development Agency Executive Director Patricia C.
Whitaker, Assistant Director of Community Development Nancy Edwards; Planning and
Building Agency Executive Director Jay Trevino, Principal Planner Karen Haluza; Senior
Planner Sergio Klotz, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez; and City
Engineer George Alvarez
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 1, 2005
Action:
The minutes were approved 3:0
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5. PROJECT UPDATES
Taken out of order.
b) SC Gas Buildinq
Dave Ream reports that Chapman College is primarily interested in the
YMCA Building. However, the Chapman College proposed use is
inconsistent with Council direction. Staff will encourage Chapman College to
give further consideration to the SC Gas Building in the Artists Village.
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2.
PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
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A hearing has been schedule for January 26 regarding the Casa de Ceramica
property at 2541 South Main and 1121 S. Main regarding the banners and
unpermitted signs. If there is no compliance after the Hearing, the NV may
eventually lead to a criminal case.
Follow-up at 1417 S. Main has also been done. The property owner has been
contacted. He is having difficulty evicting the tenant.
Enforcement in the Downtown area continues (4th and Broadway area).
Inspector Nunez reports that the business owners of record are being cited.
Committee member Bist requested that Mr. Nunez follow-up on previous Council
Requests regarding 304 N. Broadway and 417 N. Broadway.
3. ADAPTIVE REUSE OF SPURGEON BUILDING
No submittals of plans from Jay Meehan at this time.
4.
SANTA ANA BOULEVARD RENAISSANCE PROJECT UPDATE
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A map of the Santa Ana Boulevard properties was provided and demolition of
buildings was discussed. Karen Haluza reported that, of the three proposals
received, Moule & Polyzoides Architects has been selected to prepare the Santa
Ana Renaissance Specific Plan. A recommendation to the City Council to award
a contract to Moule & Polyzoides Architects will be made at the Council meeting
on January 17.
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Jay Trevino mentioned that staff met with Tom Mauk, County CEO, on January 4
to discuss redevelopment of the Fruit Street County property. It was a very
encouraging meeting.
Committee member Solorio departed at 6: 16.
5. PROJECT UPDATES
a) 4TH Street Pushcart Status -
Staff visited the manufacturer. Delivery is some time between February and
March. The umbrellas will be maroon in color.
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c) Phase III Olson Lofts Status
A new architect was hired. Working drawings are to be submitted in March.
Construction by March 2007. Staff noted that if a temporary parking lot is
provided, it might be a problem when it is taken away. A construction cost
estimate sheet ($169,820) for the Olson Parking Lot (phase 3) was provided.
d) Otis Buildinq Update
A copy of the email received regarding OCT A willingness to move the bus
stop was provided to Committee member Solorio.
e) Construction of Archwav Siqn on South Main Street
George Alvarez provided pictures of possible signs located ,at Main Street
looking south at Broadway and Main Street at Walnut looking north. Cost
estimates are $900K for the Broadway sign and $700K for the Walnut sign.
The Committee would like to concentrate on the Broadway location.
f) Nexus Entry Siqn Update
Renderings of the sign were provided. The Committee feels that the City seal
should be removed and that up lighting should be con'sidered.
g) Loft Survey Update
Seventy-five survey letters were distributed to individual loft owners in late
December. Self-addressed envelopes were provided and responses were
requested by January 15. To date, fifteen responses have been received. A
letter was also mailed to loft owners regarding additional parking options.
h) The Depot Marketinq Plan Update
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Pat Whitaker discussed the timeline as per the memo distributed to
Councilmembers in November. She also mentioned that a restaurant
consultant had been hired to work with The Cafe Express located in the
Depot.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
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7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Lisa Bist requested a copy of the Moule & Polyzoides Architects proposal.
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Lisa Bist inquired about the Edison undergrounding schedule. George Alvarez
will update.
Lisa Bist inquired about the wall on Sandpointe. George Alvarez mentioned that
stucco work still needs to be completed.
Claudia Alvarez requested that the meeting time be changed to 5:45 p.m. All
present agreed to change the start time to 5:45 p.m. beginning February 2,2006.
8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
9. NEXT MEETING - February 2, 2006
ADJOU NMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to February 2, 2006.
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
February 2, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 5:54 p.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
City Council Committee members present: Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Bist,
Councilmember Claudia Alvarez. Absent: Councilmember Jose Solorio
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Staff members present: Deputy City Manager Development Services Steve
Harding; Chief Assistant City Attorney Benjamin Kaufman; Community
Development Agency Executive Director Patricia C. Whitaker; Public Works
Agency Executive Director Jim Ross; Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Jay Trevino; Assistant Director of Community Development Nancy
Edwards; Economic Development Manager Linda Summers; Redevelopment
Assistant Danell Mercado; Principal Planner Karen Haluza; Assistant Planner II
Lucy Linnaus; and Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 5,2006
Action:
The minutes were approved 2:0
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
The hearing for 1131 S. Main was held. The property owner pulled
permits to move the signs and the poles. The Committee asked for
additional information regarding the pulled permits and what type of
business has been approved for the location.
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The hearing for 2541 S. Main was held with no one present on behalf of
the property owner. Code Enforcement will make an effort to contact the
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property owner. If there is no response received in two weeks, the case
will be referred to the City Attorney for prosecution.
The compliance time for 1417 S. Main elapses on February 6. If there is
no compliance, the file will be referred to the Hearing Officer process. The
NV may eventually lead to a criminal case.
The 304 N. Broadway and 411 N. Broadway locations have been fined.
Progress has been made and our staff is in contact with the business
owners to ensure full compliance.
The Committee requested that staff check the windows at AutoZone.
Code Enforcement will contact the business owner/manager.
Fiesta Marketplace in Downtown has seen a lot of unlicensed vendors in
the area. Code Enforcement has been responding and there may be a
need to coordinate a task force with the Police Department and address
the issue together.
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Karen Haluza reported that, of the three proposals received, Moule &
Polyzoides Architects has been selected to prepare the Santa Ana
Renaissance Specific Plan. A recommendation to the City Council to
award a contract to Moule & Polyzoides Architects will be made at the
Council meeting on February 6.
Karen Haluza asked the Committee for its input on potential stakeholder
groups and individuals to be part of the public process. The Committee ,
gave the following names: Latino Health Access; Saint Joseph 8aUet \ \\).... \.
Church/School; Garfield Elementary; Logan, Lacy, French Court and
French Park Neighborhood Associations; Downtown Business District
Associations; Loft Owners Association; The Boxing Club; Jerry King,
National History Museum; and Brian Lucas.
4. PROJECT UPDATES
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LA Manufacturing has completed the carts. The a.c. Health
Department has to complete one final inspection on the carts before
they can be released. Staff is working on a new city logo to be placed
on the carts for consistency. A ribbon cutting ceremony is being
planned for mid March.
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b) SC Gas Buildinq
Jay Trevino reports that Chapman College is primarily interested in the
YMCA Building. Staff has met with Otis College of Art & Design and
they are very interested in having a satellite campus in Downtown
Santa Ana.
c) Phase III Olson Lofts Status
A new architect was hired. Working drawings are to be submitted in
March.
d) Otis Buildinq Update
Owner is refusing to paint the building. Staff continues to pursue the
owner for compliance with the original agreement that she would paint
the building if we provided the letter from OCT A that the benches
would be moved after the building is painted.
e) Construction of Archwav Siqn on South Main Street
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Public Works Agency will make a recommendation to Council at its
February 21 meeting to award a contract to the design consultant for
the sign. Construction is scheduled to begin in August. The
Committee would like to work with the consultant on what the sign
would say.
f) Nexus Entry Siqn Update
Nexus has completed a cost estimate of $500,000 for the two signs.
Discussion continues on whether the City should allow Nexus to
complete only one sign, so that remaining funds can be used on public
art for the project.
g) Loft Survey Update
Survey results were passed out to the Committee and discussed.
h) The Depot Marketinq Plan Update
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Staff distributed binders and discussed with the Committee the plan to
introduce marketing opportunities at The Depot. Staff will begin
banner installation in March, with other opportunities being reviewed
for the 06/07 budget.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Claudia Alvarez asked for staff to investigate the Bowers banner covering
the sign for Taco Adobe on N. Main.
7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
No new items. Committee agreed to remove The Depot Marketing Plan
until updates occur.
8. NEXT MEETING - March 2, 2006
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. to March 2, 2006.
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Patricia C. Whitaker
Recording Secretary
Community Development Agency
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