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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
September 17, 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 Jose Solorio and
Councilmember Claudia Alvarez. Absent was: Councilmember Lisa Bist.
Staff members present were: City Attorney Joe Fletcher, Community Development
Agency Executive Director John P. Reekstin, Downtown Development Manager Matt
Lamb, Principal Civil Engineer Souri Amirani, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro
Nunez, Associate Planner Bob St. Paul and Project Manager Vicki Uehli.
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AGENDA ITEMS
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 20, 2003
Action: The minutes were approved 2:0 (Bist absent).
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Alvaro Nunez reported the following:
. 1307 S. Main - Concerns have been raised about the colors of the new paint
job at the old "La Perla" restaurant. The illegal signage has been removed,
and the new building owner will be encouraged to work with the Community
Development Agency on new signage and painting.
. 2709 S. Main - Illegal signage has been removed.
. 827 S. Main - New signage has been installed for Main Photo.
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3.
PROJECT UPDATES
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a) SWC First and Main Streets - A revised Deal Point Letter has been
submitted to the developer. A restaurant operator has still not been identified
for the project, which is currently going through the site plan review and
environmental process. It is expected to be presented for Planning
Commission approval in early November.
b) Main Street Concourse - The developer has submitted into site plan review.
Staff is working with the developer to enhance pedestrian circulation and
other site issues.
c) One Broadwav Plaza - The environmental review period has closed. Staff is
preparing responses to the various comments received on the project. The
project is also going through the site plan review process.
d) YMCA - Power has been restored to the building enabling staff to show the
building to potential developers.
e) Fence Adiacent to Bike Trail- A Notice of Violation was issued, and follow-up
calls have been initiated. The next step will be to proceed to a hearing.
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f) Court of Appeals - Staff is pursuing discussions with the County regarding
parking alternatives.
g) Main/Warner School Site - There was no change in status.
h) 4th Street Pushcart Status - Staff is working with one vendor to meet with
bidders regarding specifications.
i) South Main Public Improvements - Budaet. Schedule and Archwav Sian - A
budget and timeline were distributed. Staff is working with merchants to plan
a ribbon cutting ceremony for the sidewalk and street improvements that have
been completed between First and Edinger.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Council member Solorio
. Requested a copy of the site plan for City Place West.
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Street Development - Minutes
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6.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
· Debrief on Fiestas de las Americas
· Update on Directional Signage Program
· Cost Estimates for New Sidewalks at the Railroad Tracks South of Warner
7.
NEXT MEETING - October 15, 2003
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 a.m. to October 15. 2003.
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Jo . Reekstin
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Community Development Agency
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