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Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 6, 2025
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the
City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Deputy City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:38
PM and Commissioners Almendral and Rincon absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2025.
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202511 for the property located at 1218
North French Street
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk
to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Anna
Lozano, for the property located at 1218 N. French Street, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Vice Chair Christy pulled item c for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve
items a and b.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve item
c.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Administrative Matters
1.Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush provided public comment expressing concern regarding the
installation of vinyl windows on historic properties.
Chair Murashie pulled 606 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Vice Chair Christy pulled 821 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 424 S. Broadway and 616618
S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 –
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 606 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 4 – Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 2 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 821 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 5 – Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 1 – Alberta Christy
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2. Chapter 30 Updates (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building versus
property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush spoke in favor of the Chapter 30 Updates.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may
be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of
the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day
to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to
appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note:
Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on
this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only
those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources
Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 1 11/6/2025
Historic Resources CommissionMeeting Agenda MinutesNovember 6, 2025Council Chamber22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA4:30 P.M.Edward MurashieChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeAlberta Christy, Vice ChairWard 4 Representative Ignacio RinconWard 1 RepresentativeGinelle HardyWard 2 Representative VacantWard 5 RepresentativeDylan AlmendralWard 6 Representative Irma Perez JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning Commission Rep.Dwayne ShippComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorBrandon SalvatierraLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable theCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Deputy City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:38
PM and Commissioners Almendral and Rincon absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2025.
b.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202511 for the property located at 1218
North French Street
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk
to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with Anna
Lozano, for the property located at 1218 N. French Street, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Vice Chair Christy pulled item c for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve
items a and b.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve item
c.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Administrative Matters
1.Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush provided public comment expressing concern regarding the
installation of vinyl windows on historic properties.
Chair Murashie pulled 606 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Vice Chair Christy pulled 821 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 424 S. Broadway and 616618
S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 –
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 606 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 4 – Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 2 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 821 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 5 – Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 1 – Alberta Christy
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2. Chapter 30 Updates (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building versus
property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush spoke in favor of the Chapter 30 Updates.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may
be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of
the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day
to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to
appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note:
Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on
this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only
those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources
Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 2 11/6/2025
Historic Resources CommissionMeeting Agenda MinutesNovember 6, 2025Council Chamber22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA4:30 P.M.Edward MurashieChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeAlberta Christy, Vice ChairWard 4 Representative Ignacio RinconWard 1 RepresentativeGinelle HardyWard 2 Representative VacantWard 5 RepresentativeDylan AlmendralWard 6 Representative Irma Perez JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning Commission Rep.Dwayne ShippComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorBrandon SalvatierraLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable theCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, ChairpersonAlberta Christy, Vice ChairpersonIgnacio RinconGinelle HardyDwayne ShippManuel J. EscamillaIrma Perez JaureguiDylan AlmendralStaff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyRicardo Soto, AICP, Planning ManagerGema Zapien, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:38PM and Commissioners Almendral and Rincon absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2025.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202511 for the property located at 1218North French StreetRecommended Action: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerkto execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with AnnaLozano, for the property located at 1218 N. French Street, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Vice Chair Christy pulled item c for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approve
items a and b.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass
Moved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve item
c.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Administrative Matters
1.Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards
Recommended Action:
Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana Historic
Preservation Awards.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush provided public comment expressing concern regarding the
installation of vinyl windows on historic properties.
Chair Murashie pulled 606 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Vice Chair Christy pulled 821 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 424 S. Broadway and 616618
S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 –
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 606 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 4 – Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 2 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 821 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 5 – Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 1 – Alberta Christy
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2. Chapter 30 Updates (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building versus
property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush spoke in favor of the Chapter 30 Updates.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may
be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of
the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day
to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to
appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note:
Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on
this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only
those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources
Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Historic Resources Commission 3 11/6/2025
Historic Resources CommissionMeeting Agenda MinutesNovember 6, 2025Council Chamber22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA4:30 P.M.Edward MurashieChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeAlberta Christy, Vice ChairWard 4 Representative Ignacio RinconWard 1 RepresentativeGinelle HardyWard 2 Representative VacantWard 5 RepresentativeDylan AlmendralWard 6 Representative Irma Perez JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning Commission Rep.Dwayne ShippComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorBrandon SalvatierraLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable theCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, ChairpersonAlberta Christy, Vice ChairpersonIgnacio RinconGinelle HardyDwayne ShippManuel J. EscamillaIrma Perez JaureguiDylan AlmendralStaff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyRicardo Soto, AICP, Planning ManagerGema Zapien, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:38PM and Commissioners Almendral and Rincon absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2025.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202511 for the property located at 1218North French StreetRecommended Action: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerkto execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with AnnaLozano, for the property located at 1218 N. French Street, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.Minutes: Vice Chair Christy pulled item c for further discussion. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approveitems a and b.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –PassMoved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve itemc.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARAdministrative Matters1.Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the City of Santa Ana HistoricPreservation AwardsRecommended Action: Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana HistoricPreservation Awards.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Resident Tim Rush provided public comment expressing concern regarding theinstallation of vinyl windows on historic properties. Chair Murashie pulled 606 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.Vice Chair Christy pulled 821 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 424 S. Broadway and 616618
S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,
Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 0 –
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 606 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 4 – Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 2 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to
Approve Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 821 S. Van Ness Avenue.
YES: 5 – Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Dwayne Shipp
NO: 1 – Alberta Christy
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan Almendral
Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
2. Chapter 30 Updates (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building versus
property clarification, and real estate disclosure).
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from Commission.
Resident Tim Rush spoke in favor of the Chapter 30 Updates.
*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may
be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of
the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day
to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to
appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note:
Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on
this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only
those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources
Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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Historic Resources CommissionMeeting Agenda MinutesNovember 6, 2025Council Chamber22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA4:30 P.M.Edward MurashieChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeAlberta Christy, Vice ChairWard 4 Representative Ignacio RinconWard 1 RepresentativeGinelle HardyWard 2 Representative VacantWard 5 RepresentativeDylan AlmendralWard 6 Representative Irma Perez JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning Commission Rep.Dwayne ShippComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorBrandon SalvatierraLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable theCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, ChairpersonAlberta Christy, Vice ChairpersonIgnacio RinconGinelle HardyDwayne ShippManuel J. EscamillaIrma Perez JaureguiDylan AlmendralStaff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyRicardo Soto, AICP, Planning ManagerGema Zapien, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:38PM and Commissioners Almendral and Rincon absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2025.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202511 for the property located at 1218North French StreetRecommended Action: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerkto execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with AnnaLozano, for the property located at 1218 N. French Street, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.Minutes: Vice Chair Christy pulled item c for further discussion. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approveitems a and b.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –PassMoved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve itemc.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARAdministrative Matters1.Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the City of Santa Ana HistoricPreservation AwardsRecommended Action: Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana HistoricPreservation Awards.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Resident Tim Rush provided public comment expressing concern regarding theinstallation of vinyl windows on historic properties. Chair Murashie pulled 606 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.Vice Chair Christy pulled 821 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui toApprove Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 424 S. Broadway and 616618S. Van Ness Avenue.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassMoved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toApprove Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 606 S. Van Ness Avenue.YES: 4 – Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 2 – Alberta Christy, Edward MurashieABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 4 – 2 – 0 – 2 – PassMoved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 821 S. Van Ness Avenue.YES: 5 – Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 1 – Alberta ChristyABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION2. Chapter 30 Updates (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building versusproperty clarification, and real estate disclosure).Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Resident Tim Rush spoke in favor of the Chapter 30 Updates.*End of Work Study Session*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at
4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission may
be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of
the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day
to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to
appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note:
Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on
this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only
those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources
Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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Historic Resources CommissionMeeting Agenda MinutesNovember 6, 2025Council Chamber22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA4:30 P.M.Edward MurashieChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeAlberta Christy, Vice ChairWard 4 Representative Ignacio RinconWard 1 RepresentativeGinelle HardyWard 2 Representative VacantWard 5 RepresentativeDylan AlmendralWard 6 Representative Irma Perez JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning Commission Rep.Dwayne ShippComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorBrandon SalvatierraLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPPlanning Manager Gema ZapienRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable theCity to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, ChairpersonAlberta Christy, Vice ChairpersonIgnacio RinconGinelle HardyDwayne ShippManuel J. EscamillaIrma Perez JaureguiDylan AlmendralStaff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyRicardo Soto, AICP, Planning ManagerGema Zapien, Recording Secretary ROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 4:37 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:38PM and Commissioners Almendral and Rincon absent.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDARa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of September 23, 2025.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202511 for the property located at 1218North French StreetRecommended Action: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerkto execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act) with AnnaLozano, for the property located at 1218 N. French Street, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.Minutes: Vice Chair Christy pulled item c for further discussion. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla to Approveitems a and b.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –PassMoved by Commissioner Christy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve itemc.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 –Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARAdministrative Matters1.Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for the City of Santa Ana HistoricPreservation AwardsRecommended Action: Approve Ad Hoc Committee Nominations for 2025 City of Santa Ana HistoricPreservation Awards.Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Resident Tim Rush provided public comment expressing concern regarding theinstallation of vinyl windows on historic properties. Chair Murashie pulled 606 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion.Vice Chair Christy pulled 821 S. Van Ness Avenue for further discussion. Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui toApprove Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 424 S. Broadway and 616618S. Van Ness Avenue.YES: 6 – Alberta Christy, Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui,Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 2 – PassMoved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Hardy toApprove Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 606 S. Van Ness Avenue.YES: 4 – Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 2 – Alberta Christy, Edward MurashieABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 4 – 2 – 0 – 2 – PassMoved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Escamilla toApprove Ad Hoc Committee nominations for 821 S. Van Ness Avenue.YES: 5 – Edward Murashie, Ginelle Hardy, Irma Perez Jauregui, Manuel J.Escamilla, Dwayne ShippNO: 1 – Alberta ChristyABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Ignacio Rincon, Dylan AlmendralStatus: 5 – 1 – 0 – 2 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION2. Chapter 30 Updates (damage/demolition by neglect, historic building versusproperty clarification, and real estate disclosure).Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation. Commission had questions for staff. Staff answered questions from Commission.Resident Tim Rush spoke in favor of the Chapter 30 Updates.*End of Work Study Session*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.APPEAL INFORMATION:The formal action by the Commission shall become effective afterthe tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission maybe made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk ofthe Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the PlanningDepartment, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final dayto appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day toappeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note:Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters onthis agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising onlythose issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in writtencorrespondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATION If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know youwish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. Connecting via the Zoom App:Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, yourname, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know you
wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’s Public Portal
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources
Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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