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Home My WebLink About39A - NAMING SARTIC PED BRIDGEREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 7, 2015 TITLE: PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2015 -02 TO NAME A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER LOCATED AT 1000 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD AS THE GORDON BRICKEN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - JOHN PALACIO, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. S, } 0 CITY MANAG CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n° Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report and affirm the naming of the pedestrian bridge at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center as the Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge (Public Facilities Naming No. 2015 -02), PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On March 9, 2015, the Planning Commission approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2015 -02 by a vote of 7:0 naming the pedestrian bridge located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center at 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard as the Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge. The Planning Commission made no changes to the name change identified in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). DISCUSSION John Palacio, in conjunction with several community members, is proposing to name the existing pedestrian bridge located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) after Gordon Bricken, a former elected and appointed official of Santa Ana. Mr. Bricken first became active in local politics when he was appointed to serve on Santa Ana's Planning Commission from 1964 to 1974. He later was appointed and elected to the City Council where he served from 1974 until 1984, including serving a stint as Mayor from 1980 -1982. Gordon was an avid train aficionado. To honor the memory of a unique individual who significantly contributed his time and efforts for a better Santa Ana, John Palacio and several members of the community have requested the naming of the pedestrian bridge at the SARTC as the Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge. 39A -1 Public Facilities Naming 2015 -02 April 7, 2015 Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Vince Fregoso, (11CP Interim Executive Director Planning & Building Agency IO:jm iMRoportMPFN -16 -2 Gordon Bracken Bridge.cc Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report B. Letter in Support of Bridge Naming 39A -2 REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE;. MARCH 9, 2015 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY JOHN PALACIO FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2015.02 TO NAME A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LOCATED AT 1000 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD AS THE GORDON BRICKEN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4) Prepared by Ivan Orozco tZ Interim Exvuti~ Director PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED • As Recommended • As Amended • Set Public Hearing For DENIED • Applicant's Request • Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO �- fr Acting Planning Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2015 -02. Request of Applicant John Palacio, in conjunction with several community members, is proposing to name the existing pedestrian bridge located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) after Gordon Brieken, a former elected and appointed official of Santa Ana. Protect Background The City of Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center has been in operation since September of 1985. Once the largest rail station in the Continental United States, it provides services to rail travelers who wish to travel using multi -modal service providers. The SARTC, also known as The Depot, provides over 500,000 rail trips each year and includes a bus terminal /hub for the Orange County Transportation Authority as well as other multi -modal services. In 2004, a new pedestrian bridge was added to the SARTC as a method to connect the northbound trains with the station in a safe and attractive way. Project Analysis Pursuant to Sections 33 -5 through 33 -8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the Planning Commission is the decision making body for the naming of public facilities, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Further, the standards within SAMC Section 33- 6(c)(4) states the Planning Commission may approve a request to name a public facility if the name recognizes a person who made a distinct, significant contribution to the well -being of the city, including past mayors, council members, board or commission members, officers or employees of the city, but not anyone who currently holds such a position. EXHIBIT A 39A -3 Public Facilities Naming No. 2015 -02 March 9, 2014 Page 2 The City of Santa Ana recently received a request from several prominent members of the community to name the pedestrian bridge after Gordon Bricken, Mr. Bricken first became active in local politics when he was appointed to serve on Santa Ana's Planning Commission from 1964 to 1974. He later was appointed and elected to the City Council where he served from 1974 until 1984, including serving a stint as Mayor from 1980 -1982. During his time on the Council; Gordon played an instrumental role in Santa Ana obtaining an All- American City designation, facilitating the construction and design of the SARTC, supporting the redevelopment of the Main Place mall and the revitalization of the Santa Ana Civic Center. Mr. Bricken remained active as a member of several community organizations including the Santa Ana North Rotary Club, the Studebaker Club Orange Empire Chapter and the Sans of the Confederacy. Gordon was an avid train aficionado. To honor the memory of a unique individual who significantly contributed his time and efforts for a better Santa Ana, John Palacio and several members of the community would like to request the naming of the pedestrian bridge at the SARTC as the Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge. The project site is not located within the boundaries of any neighborhood association; however, staff has placed a public notice on the premises of the SARTC to allow any interested party to contact staff to discuss the proposed project. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). The general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of the naming of a public facility to recognize a significant contributor to Santa Ana's history, the general rule exemption is applicable. General Rule Environmental Review No. 2015 -13 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability). 39A -4 Public Facilities Naming No. 2015 -02 March 9, 2014 Page 3 Conclusion Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming No, 2015 -02. IO:jm IORepotlsWN -15 -2 Gordon Bracken Bddge,pc Attachment: Exhibit 1 — Aerial Map Exhibit 2 — Pedestrian Bridge Exhibit 3 — Pedestrian Bridge Access 39A -5 4 h . +•� V sr1 il ry a i �9! AH r R t a t �vfl�� S 51•'4 .' w Y !� S �,. v t 14.4 .40,1 3lj e 3 oi rk xi r _,17i ml :E 0. � c� 6 t To Pedestrian Bridge Elevator j? & Track 1 Northbound Trains �4 �f f l � it 1llf f _ 11111 �i. I111W1YD1 lAaOflllllLn�uunnnnW11111I1tl � p�4dff� 'F. ROH — 03/09/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO NAME A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LOCATED AT 1000 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD AS THE GORDON BRICKEN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The applicant is requesting approval of Street Naming No. 2015 -02 to name the existing pedestrian bridge located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) as the "Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge" after Gordon Bricken, a former elected and appointed official of Santa Ana. B. Street Naming No. 2015 -02 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on March 9, 2015. C. The Planning Commission took into consideration the policy guidelines contained in Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 33- 6(c)(4), which suggests that the name recognizes a person who made a distinct, significant contribution to the well -being of the city, including past mayors, council members, board or commission members, officers or employees of the city. D. The City of Santa Ana recently received a request from several prominent members of the community to name the pedestrian bridge after Gordon Bricken. Mr. Bricken first became active in local politics when he was appointed to serve on Santa Ana's Planning Commission from 1964 to 1974. He later was appointed and elected to the City Council where he served from 1974 until 1984, including serving a stint as Mayor from 1980- 1982. During his time on the Council, Mr. Bricken played an instrumental role in Santa Ana obtaining an All- American City designation, facilitating the construction and design of the SARTC, supporting the redevelopment of the Main Place mall and the revitalization of the Santa Ana Civic Center. E. Mr. Bricken remained active as a member of several community organizations including the Santa Ana North Rotary Club, the Studebaker Club Orange Empire Chapter and the Sons of the Confederacy. Mr. Bricken was an avid train aficionado. To honor the memory of a unique Resolution No, 2015 -10 Page 1 of 3 39A -9 individual who significantly contributed his time and efforts for a better Santa Ana, John Palacio and several members of the community would like to request the naming of the pedestrian bridge at the SARTC as the Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge. F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). The general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of the naming of a public facility to recognize a significant contributor to Santa Ana's history, the general rule exemption is applicable. General Rule Environmental Review No. 2015 -13 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Street Naming No. 2015 -02 to name the pedestrian bridge at the SARTC as the "Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge." This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated March 9, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2015 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner Mill, Nalle, Verino (7) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney Eric Alderete Chairperson 39A -10 Resolution No. 2015 -10 Page 2 of 3 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -10 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on March 9, 2015. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana 39A -11 Resolution No. 2015 -10 Page 3 of 3 39A -12 September 16, 2014 Attn: Mayor Miguel Pulido: Vice Mayor Sal Tinajero: Councilman Vincent Sarmiento: Councilwoman Michele Martinez: Councilman David Benavides: Councilwoman Angelica Amezcua: Councilman Roman Reyna: City Manager David Cavazos: Gordon Bricken, a Santa Ana based acoustical engineer, served on the Santa Ana Planning Commission from 1964 to 1974 and was elected to the Santa Ana City Council from 1975 to 1984. During this time, he was appointed by his council colleagues Mayor (1981 -1983) and Vice Mayor (1978- 1980). He passed away June of 2013. As Mayor, he oversaw the development of the Orange County World Trade Center, the establishment of neighborhood councils and the revitalization of the city's downtown and civic center area. Through his leadership, Santa Ana was named an "All- American City" and the funding to build the Santa Ana Train Station was obtained. He was an accomplished Civil War historian and author. He was also a long -term member of the Santa Ana North Rotary Club, serving two terms as President. Former Santa Ana Vice Mayor and City Councilman, John Acosta believes that "if it was not for Mayor Bricken's tenacious leadership, Santa Ana would not have obtained the funding to design and build the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. Funding new train stations was and is, a very competitive process. It took leadership and vision to anticipate the future benefits of having mass transit ". We would like to acknowledge Mayor Gordon Bricken's contributions to the City of Santa Ana by requesting that the Mayor of Santa Ana and members of the City Council consider naming the pedestrian bridge that links the passengers with Northbound trains in his honor to "Gordon Bricken Pedestrian Bridge ". We have attached photos of the pedestrian bridge. EXHIBIT B 39A -13 Mayor Gordon Bricken was a train aficionado. What a way to honor him by recognizing him in a facility that he envisioned for the benefit of Orange County residents and in particular, Santa Ana residents. Please feel free to contact John Acosta at 714 -598 -7393 or Bob Lopez at 714-731-9009. Your favorable consideration is most appreciated. Thank you. Bob Lopez John Acosta Certified Public Accountant Former Vice Mayor & Councilman Robert Lopez Accountancy City of Santa Ana Jim Ward John Castillo Former Mayor Former President City of Santa Ana Santa Ana North Rotary Club Zeke Hernandez John Palacio President Trustee, Board of Education Santa Ana LULAC, Council 147 Santa Ana Unified School District Sam Romero Teresa Saldivar Logan Neighborhood Owner Representative Teresa's Jewelers Al Amezcua Jess Araujo Former President Partner Santa Ana Kiwanis Club Dimarco, Araujo & Montevideo Amin David Sal Mendoza President Emeritus Former School Board President Los Amigos of Orange County Santa Ana Unified School District 39A -14 sCm3C` ?3r, 39A -16