Historic Resources CommissionSpecial Meeting AgendaJuly 9, 2025(Amended*)Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 4:30 P.M. Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/89790755935Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 89790755935Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 89790755935*For viewing only:www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos.Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. Edward MurashieChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeAlberta Christy, Vice ChairWard 4 Representative Ignacio RinconWard 1 RepresentativeGinelle HardyWard 2 Representative VacantWard 5 RepresentativeVacant Ward 6 Representative Irma Perez JaureguiCitywide RepresentativeManuel J. EscamillaPlanning Commission Rep.Ana Laura PadillaComm. Redev. & HousingCommission Rep.Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPExecutive DirectorBrandon SalvatierraLegal 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 Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Commissioners:Edward Murashie, ChairpersonAlberta Christy, Vice ChairpersonIgnacio RinconGinelle HardyAna Laura PadillaManuel J. EscamillaIrma Perez JaureguiStaff:Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive DirectorBrandon Salvatierra, Deputy City AttorneyRicardo Soto, AICP, Acting Planning ManagerGema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary ROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of June 4, 2025.b.Excused absencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners. c.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202502 for the property located at 305East Washington AvenueRecommended Action: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and CityClerk to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act)with Daniel Phan Nguyen, Trustee to The 305 E. Washington Ave GrantorTrust, for the property located at 305 East Washington Avenue, subject tononsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.d.Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. 202505 for the property located at1617 East Fourth StreetRecommended Action: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and CityClerk to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act)with Vincent F. Sarmiento and Eva CasasSarmiento, for the propertylocated at 1617 East Fourth Street, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unlessappealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interestedparty or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on June 27,2025 and notices were mailed on said date.1.HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202506AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202505 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 2429 NORTH POINSETTIA STREET LOCATEDWITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.Project Applicant: Carol Park (Applicant & Property Owner)Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources CommissionApplication (HRCA) No. 202506 and Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No.202505 to allow the placement and categorization in the Santa Ana Register ofHistorical Properties as “Contributive.”Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section15331 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 31 – Historical ResourceRestoration/Rehabilitation) as these actions are designed to preserve a historicresource. Categorical Exemption No. ER202552 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission ApplicationNo. 202506 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202505.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
<br />2.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR
<br />THE 20252026 TERM.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />1. Elect a Chairperson for the 20252026 term.
<br />2. Elect a Vice Chairperson for the 20252026 term.
<br />3.PRELIMINARY REVIEW REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER CHRISTY TO DISCUSS
<br />LISTING ADDITIONAL ARTISTS AND MURALS.
<br />Recommended Action:
<br />Discuss listing artists and murals, pursuant to Section 12 of the Historic
<br />Resources Commission Bylaws.
<br />STAFF COMMENTS
<br />STAFF PRESENTATION:
<br />Zoning Code Update – Siri Champion
<br />COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT
<br />The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for September 4,
<br />2025, at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
<br />APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after
<br />the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Commission
<br />may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the
<br />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
<br />day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final
<br />day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please
<br />note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the
<br />matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to
<br />raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in
<br />written correspondence received by the Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
<br />MEETING INFORMATION
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<br />Submit a written comment
<br />You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
<br />Visit the City’s Public Portal
<br />Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
<br />Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
<br />Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
<br />Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
<br />consideration by the Historic Resources Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
<br />meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission
<br />but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or
<br />supplemental materials for distribution to Historic Resources Commission members
<br />during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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