HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-1993MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 28, 1993
CALLED TO ORDER
CONFERENCE ROOM
SANTA ANA LIBRARY
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:02 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem
(6:45 p.m.)
TOM LUTZ
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
RICK NORTON
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON
Absent: NONE
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
Absent:
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
(Excused)
NEW COUNCIL ORIENTATION
MASTER PLAN - RESIDENTIAL POLICIES
Planning Manager Ken Adams presented the first residential policy indicating the Master
Plan called for encouraging the preservation and improvement of single family homes, which
constitute approximately 40% of the City's housing stock, and construction of compatible
infill housing. He showed slides demonstrating the diverse architecture of the City's
neighborhoods and views of successful infill projects.
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Housing Manager Pat Whitaker explained the policy to support and expand neighborhood
associations and to require the formation of neighborhood associations in new residential
developments. She showed slides demonstrating neighborhood association growth and
housing condition statistics in Washington Square and Heninger Park.
The Council requested "fences" be made an "issue bin" item.
Ken Adams presented the third policy which was to protect neighborhoods from traffic
intrusion. Councilmember Mills indicated this was a high priority item for her.
Councilmember Richardson requested "speed bumps" be added to the "issue bin."
Planning Counter Manager Joe Edwards showed slides demonstrating the policy prohibiting
second units in single family areas. He described the difficulties in implementing this policy
since staff members are often required to determine whether a proposed addition to a single
family home actually constitutes a second unit or a potential second unit in the event of
change of ownership.
Councilmembers discussed site-built versus manufactured housing. Pat Whitaker reported a
manufactured housing project of nice quality had recently been developed at 2022 S. Oak.
Councilmember Norton inquired as to whether tilt-up styrofoam housing he had seen in
Arizona was in use in Southern California; Pat Whitaker responded that such housing had not
taken hold in California.
Councilmember Mills left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido joined the
meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Ken Adams showed slides and clarified the policy of reducing residential density in over-
developed neighborhoods and cautioned the Council that development decisions had yet to be
made regarding a number of vacant parcels in multi-family areas. Councilmember
Richardson requested that retro-fitting wrought iron fences in order to eliminate safety
hazards for children be added to the "issue bin."
Pat Whitaker presented the policies related to ensuring a balance of housing opportunities for
persons of all income levels, preserving rental assistance housing, facilitating rehabilitation of
multi-family housing and encouraging employer-assisted housing. Councilmembers discussed
how to close the gap between the number of applicants on the waiting list and the number of
federal housing certificates available, and encouraged staff to communicate the City's needs
to the new HUD administration.
Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff indicated the Master Plan
included a high profile residential inspection/code enforcement program. She described the
process used to target enforcement areas, and some of the difficulties staff had encountered
in administering code enforcement programs. Councilmembers discussed various
mechanisms such as fines, videos, and training to assist in achieving property maintenance
program goals.
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Pat Whitaker presented the two remaining residential policies, noting the Plan required
property management training and certification for multi-family projects and encouraged
consolidation of ownership and/or management for contiguous multi-family projects.
Councilmembers discussed methods of distributing information to increase tenant awareness
regarding property management and maintenance.
Ken Adams presented the institutional policies of the Master Plan:
- encourage physical development of school sites which meet or exceed state
and City development standards;
- ensure City projects meet or exceed standards and serve as development
"models";
- commit to developing the entire Bowers Museum District;
- ensure that new government Civic Center projects integrate into the
Downtown and Midtown areas; and
- commit to a focus on arts and cultural uses in the City.
Redevelopment and Real Estate Manager Bob Hoffman provided the Council with statistics
regarding return on investment of cultural arts dollars.
Councilmember Richardson stated the lack of school site amenities was due to insufficient
funding.
Robyn Uptegraff thanked the Councilmembers for their attention to the Master Plan. The
City Manager informed the Council that the next study session (February 4) would be an in-
depth discussion of Master Plan issues, following which the Plan would be communicated to
the community.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:55 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
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