Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaAugust 25, 20255:30 P.M.LOCATION CHANGECity Hall, Ross Annex22 Civic Center Plaza, Conference Room 1600*Santa Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/83603979703Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 83603979703Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 83603979703*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30 seconddelay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public comment during themeeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructions providedat the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to the rightof the agenda title. ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChairWard 4 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative JENNIFER OLIVAWard 6 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Gema ZapienActing Recording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact MichaelOrtiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonablearrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’swebsite – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Isuri S. Ramos, ChairCarl Benninger, ViceChairChristopher LeoManuel J. EscamillaJennifer OlivaBao PhamAlan Woo Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Recording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 11, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARBusiness – Miscellaneous (NonPublic Hearing):1.PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 202501 FOR THE PARK LOCATED AT THESOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BRISTOL STREET ANDWEST TOLLIVER STREET (712 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET) Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services AgencyProposed Project: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency(PRCSA) is requesting the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No.
<br />202501 to name the park located at the southwest corner of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver
<br />Street “Nuestro Park.”
<br />Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the
<br />CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061
<br />(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that
<br />the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project
<br />consists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice of
<br />Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202579, will be filed for this project.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at
<br />the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver Street (712 S.
<br />Bristol Street) “Nuestro Park.”
<br />*End of Business Calendar*
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the
<br />Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />APPEAL INFORMATION
<br />The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal
<br />period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a public
<br />hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearing
<br />and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Planning
<br />Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with
<br />the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning
<br />Department, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to
<br />appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal
<br />shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California
<br />Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a
<br />public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
<br />someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the
<br />Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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