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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
September 1, 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 and
Councilmember Jose Solorio. Absent: Council member Claudia Alvarez.
Staff members present: Deputy City Manager of Development Services, Steve Harding,
Community Development Agency Executive Director Patricia C. Whitaker, Planning and
Building Agency Executive Director Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Pubic Works Jim
Ross, Chief Assistant City Attorney Benjamin Kaufman, Community Preservation
Inspector Alvaro Nunez, Redevelopment Assistant, Danell Mercado, and Senior Planner
'" Sergio Klotz.
Community members present: None
AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 7, 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. Apparently, the
business owner has taken ownership of the property. Thus, the NV process
seemed more appropriate to follow rather than the citation process. If there is no
compliance, the property owner/business owner will be sent to a Hearing. If there
is no compliance after the Hearing, the NV may eventually lead to a criminal
case.
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The Clear Channel Billboard located just south of 2540 South Main by the
railroad was repaired and a new advertisement was displayed, although it was """"
quickly covered by graffiti.
Staff is working with SAPD regarding the selling of DVDs and CDs on the streets
in the Downtown area.
Enforcement regarding windows in the Downtown area is also being conducted.
3. ADAPTIVE REUSE OF SPURGEON BUILDING
At this time, Steve Harding informed the Committee that he was still waiting to
hear from Jay Mehan. Discussion then ensued regarding parking and tenants
living in the building. Staff will follow up on these issues.
4. DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM UPDATE
Ben Kaufman provided a handout with items that need to be considered and
decided upon for this program. A map showing parking meter locations was also
provided. Following a discussion, it was decided that staff would contact the Loft
Owners Association and request to be placed on their next meeting agenda 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.
5. LOFT SURVEY UPDATE
The survey was mailed and six responses were received. Danell Mercado will
make further contact with both Associations and update at the next meeting.
6. PROJECT UPDATES
a) 4TH Street Pushcart Status-
The carts have been ordered and payment has been made. The vendors
now prefer to have all of the carts delivered at once and have a grand event
so delivery of all carts is now anticipated to be February or March 2006. At
that time, health department stickers will be available for all the carts. Pat
Whitaker will contact the vendor for a timeline update and status of actual
carts built to date.
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b) SC Gas Buildina
Dr. Jimenez of the Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center and the
Chapman Film School are interested in possibly occupying the building. Both
organizations toured the building with Dave Ream. A decision is yet to be
made.
c) Phase III Olson Lofts Status
Jay Trevino has met with the Olson Company in a series of meetings in the
last few months. To date, there is no proforma as yet and density is still an
issue. Staff will continue working with the Olson Company on these issues
and on receiving a good project design from them.
d) Otis Buildina Uodate
Pat Whitaker has been in contact with Rikki Zuckerman, owner of the Otis
Building, and the placement of the bus stop continues to be an issue. A
possible solution may be to request the owner to paint the building first and
then move the bus stop to its original location, which would be coordinated by
OCTA and the City. Staff will continue working on this issue.
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e) Construction of Archwav Sian on South Main Street
The size and two possible locations (1st and Main and North of Warner) were
discussed. At the next meeting, Jim Ross will report on the feasibility of the
locations and the cost of the sign. In the meantime, Pat Whitaker will send
budget information to the Committee.
f) Nexus Entry Sian Uodate
The art concept design was shown to the Committee. The City will be
responsible for retaining the artist, Nexus will fund the creation, and the City
will pay for maintenance, as the art will be in a public right of way. Having this
public art will be a precedent for the City of Santa Ana. A pedestal will also
be added. Jim Ross and Jay Trevino will update the Committee at the next
meeting.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
8. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
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9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Fac;:ade Rebate Program
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10. NEXT MEETING - October 6,2005
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. to October 6, 2005.
atricia C. Whitaker
Recording Secretary
Community Development Agency
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