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Becerra, Alexis From: Ginelle Hardy < Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:27 AM To: eComment Subject: Item #23 - City Council Meeting 6-2-2026 Attachments: SAVE_HRC.pdf Attention:This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. June 1, 2026 Santa Ana City Hall 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Agenda Item#23-City Council Meeting June 1, 2026 Public Hearing-Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Resolution for Changes to the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City's Annual Update to Comply with AB2561. Request to SAVE & FUND Historic Resources Commission (HRC) -OR- MAKE a council adopted PROVISION that the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)will be REINSTATED as soon as budget permits. Dear Honorable Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern &Councilmembers, The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) as we know it today came about after members of the community recognized a need for historic preservation of historic resources in the City of Santa Ana. Working in conjunction with & under the direction of the Planing & Building Agency the "Architectural Resources Review Committee" met monthly over a period of several years under the leadership of architectural historian, illustrator, author & resident of French Park neighborhood, Diann Marsh. To accomplish the goals of the City of Santa Ana becoming a Certified Local Government with a City Register of Historic Properties, a Mills Act&a Historic Resources Commission (HRC),the Architectural Resources Review Committee completed an architectural survey of all the buildings at that time that were over 50 years old. Acting on a request by City Planning & Building Agency one hundred (100) historically significant buildings believed to be in danger of neglect or demolition were selected from the citywide architectural survey to become the first properties listed on what was to become the city of Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. Over time the Architectural Resources Review Committee & members of the community&support of the City Planning & Building Agency were together successful in the Santa Ana City Council's adoption of a Certified Local Government, a City Register of Historic Properties, a Mills Act Program &a Historic Resources Commission (HRC). The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) came into fruition only after a recognized need,years of work by the Architectural Resources Review Committee, community&City staff support & consideration &adoption by City Council. The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) is a valuable achievement, envied by other cities, is a specialized asset that differs significantly in scope &focus form other commissions, uniquely bolsters the General Plan's Historic Element& 1