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Page 1 of 5 One Broadway Plaza Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow Residential Use Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting-Meeting Minutes February 19, 2020 Original Mike’s Restaurant 5:45 pm- 8:30 pm actual time of meeting (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm scheduled) 5:45 pm Michael Harrah was greeting guest and having one-on-one conversations prior to the presentation. Guests arriving were to Sign-in (see attached sign-in sheet). Twenty four- 20” x 30” Color Presentation Boards (see attached) representing the project with elevations, sections and floor plans were on display throughout the presentation area and guests were invited to browse, review the boards and ask questions while enjoying appetizers prior to the presentation. William Beaubeaux, the developer’s architect, met the guests and walked several of them to the presentation boards and answered questions. 6:15 pm Michael Harrah, the Developer, officially opened the meeting and started the presentation. Michael shared his 30-year incredible history with the city of Santa Ana, past major projects that include OCSA, Historic Masonic Temple, Historic Original Mike’s, The Pavilion, Ambrosia Restaurant, OCEAA, 888 Adaptive Reuse, 625 OC Register Site, Historic Twist Basler House and several other projects within the city. He shared the high lights, design and requirements for One Broadway Plaza. He also stated that One Broadway Plaza was an already approved project and received a certified EIR. This meeting was for information on an amendment to the SD to include residential. He described the project concept of “Mix-use” and explained the necessity of the residential component to the local community. He explained the better than half reduction of traffic from the previously approved project and the ratio of residents to office personal. He also stated that the added residential would reduce pollution by 30% and traffic by 60%from the previously approved project. The added residential would promote local Business, and substantially increase retail sales and tax dollars for the city, and increase sales for the local Downtown retailers. . The Client base would most likely be young professionals. “It’s our turn for Santa Ana to be the ultimate Urban Capitol city of Orange County. To do good things for good people and help the less fortunate.” (MFH) After the presentation, Michael Harrah opened the floor for a question and answer period. Comments, Questions and Answers from the presentation: C: Statement on local business on Main street, Various stores and restaurants in the downtown and how Santa Ana has a greater percentage over all of Orange County 5 - 271