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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
March 17,2004
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: Council member Claudia Alvarez,
Council member Lisa Bist and Councilmember Jose Solorio.
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Staff members present: Community Development Agency Executive Director John P.
Reekstin, City Attorney Joe Fletcher, Executive Director External Affairs Jill Arthur,
Downtown Development Manager Matt Lamb, Associate Planner Bob St. Paul,
Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez, Projects Manager Mary Gonzalez,
Redevelopment Assistant Danell Mercado, Cpl. Carol Leiva, and Project Manager Vicki
Uehli.
Community members present: Alma Marquez and Rosa Penaflor
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 18, 2004
Action: The minutes were approved 3:0
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Alvaro Nunez reported that Notices of Violation continue to be issued in the
Downtown and South Main areas. The Notice of Violation for awnings on the
Otis Building will be enforced and investigation of signage on Broadway will
continue. Staff will pursue removing flags along the bike trail and illegal banners.
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3. O.C. MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
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Cpl. Leiva reported that the Police Department had received only two calls in the
last three months for the Mental Health Facility at 2416 S. Main. The facility is a
legal use of the property and has obtained all the necessary City permits. The
City had previous litigation with this group, which resulted in their move to the
current location. Alma Marquez spoke regarding the impact of the facility on the
surrounding community and businesses. She also did a survey in conjunction
with Monroe School regarding complaints of students going to and from school.
Staff was requested to investigate the concentration of similar uses in the area
and identify other locations throughout the City with outpatient mental health
facilities including group homes.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING BANNERS ON S. MAIN STREET
Council member Solorio led a brief discussion on a banner program for South
Main Street between First and Warner and requested that staff initiate a banner
design. It was also requested that staff plot locations for the banners and to
meet with the Merchants Association for additional input.
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PROJECT UPDATES
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a) SWC First and Main Streets - Caribou has indicated they will be applying for
an ABC license within the next two weeks with a tentative opening of July 4.
They are currently grading the vacant lot; however, they have not obtained
the proper permits.
b) City Place West - The project is in the Site Plan Review process.
c) YMCA - Staff continues to work with developers on various proposals for the
building. Maintenance of the building is progressing.
d) Court of Appeals - A recent letter from the Mayor was distributed promoting
Santa Ana as the preferred location for the Court.
e) 4t11 Street Pushcart Status - Matt Lamb continues to work with the seven
vendors for final design approval before going into production. Once this is
achieved, staff will pursue consensus on uniforms and operations.
f) Sav-On Lofts - Cal State Fullerton is meeting with the developer regarding
management of the loft units. Staff is also looking into improvements to the
OCCCA wall adjacent to the building.
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Street Development - Minutes
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - Committee members requested that
Staff investigate moving the meeting time to early evening.
7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
. a.c. Mental Health Facility further update
. South Main Banner Design
. Sycamore Garage landscaping
8. NEXT MEETING - April 21,2004
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m. to April 21,2004.
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Re rding Secretary
Community Development Agency
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Street Development. Minutes
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