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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
July 16, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 7:30 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
Council member Lisa Bist. Absent was: Councilmember Jose Solorio.
Staff members present were: Deputy City Manager Cindy Nelson, Executive Director of
External Affairs Jill Arthur, Planning Manager Joseph Edwards, Downtown Development
Manager Matt Lamb, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez and Project
Manager Vicki Uehli.
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Members of the public present were: Jose M. Ortiz, Daniel Cruz, Antonio Pineda and
Joel Cortes
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 18, 2003
Action: The minutes were unanimously approved.
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Alvaro Nunez reported that a Notice of Violation would be issued for 2717 S.
Main. He is also working with CDA to contact businesses to offer a free pole sign
removal program. The business at 2034-2038 S. Main will participate in the sign
removal program.
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3.
UPDATE ON 4th STREET PUSHCARTS
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Matt Lamb reported that the City had adopted an ordinance banning pushcarts
on 4th Street. This was challenged in court, and the ordinance was overturned.
The settlement agreement required the vendors to purchase new custom-
designed carts including maintenance provisions. The custom-design requires a
stainless steel cart with both hot and cold ability. The vendors would be
expected to pay half, with the City paying the other half. The original estimate
was $9,600; however, staff expects the price could come in around $12,000. An
RFP will be issued in the near future providing a 3-week response time. A
recommendation will be presented to the City Council. It was recommended that
the RFP provide for three options: 1) hot and cold, 2) hot only and 3) cold only.
4.
PROJECT UPDATES
a) SWC First and Main Streets - Cindy Nelson reported that the plans are in site
plan review for the restaurant covering the entire block. The project will
require a specific development zoning and a General Plan amendment. Mr.
Harrah has also presented a design concept for loft housing that staff is
reviewing. The project will also require additional Historic Commission
review.
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b) Main Street Concourse - Cindy Nelson reported that plans are expected to be
submitted for site plan review in August. The project consists of 270+ units,
restaurants, retail, market and water features.
c) One Broadwav Plaza - Joseph Edwards reported that the developer has
closed escrow with the POA, and a draft EIR will be out shortly for a 45-day
public review period. Staff will then schedule meetings with the various
affected neighborhoods. It is expected that plans will be submitted this week
for site plan review.
d) YMCA - Matt Lamb reported that there has been some renewed interest in
the building for mixed-use projects. Staff is also exploring funding for some
minor maintenance and repair work.
e) Fence Adiacent to Bike Trail- Code Enforcement has contacted the business
owner association and indicated that a 3D-day notice would be issued to
remove or repair the chain link fence.
f) Court of Aooeals - There was nothing new to report.
g) MainlWarner School Site - Cindy Nelson reported that a new letter had been
sent to the District regarding the fence issue.
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h) MainlWarner Archwav Siqn - Vicki Uehli reported that the sign is estimated to
cost $100,000, and funding had not been identified. It was suggested that we
try to coordinate the sign with the completion of the school and the street
work.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Council member Bist
. Requested that DSABA and pushcarts be added to the list of Project Updates
on future agendas.
. Requested that staff present the Main Street public improvement budget,
remaining improvements and schedule at the next meeting.
7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
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. DSABA Update
. Pushcart Update
. Main Street Public Improvement Budget and Schedule including Archway
Sign
8. NEXT MEETING - August 20, 2003
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 a.m. to August 20, 2003.
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Jotf!' P. Reekstin
Recording Secretary
Community Development Agency
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