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Regular Meeting Agenda
October 25, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ERIC M. ALDERETE
Citywide Representative
BAO PHAM
ViceChair,
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
Ward 3 Representative
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Ward 4 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, AICP
Planning Manager
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
In 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 enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
Minutes: *Chair Morrissey joined the meeting via Zoom during discussion of Item No. 1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to Approve
Minutes.
YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan
Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group. The Planning Commission
recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development
Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City
Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register on
October 13, 2021.
1.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202103 – Minh Thai, Executive Director
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202103 to amend Section 411900 et. al. of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to the Housing Opportunity
Ordinance (HOO). The proposed amendments will modernize, update and clarify
various sections of the HOO and respond to current development and economic
trends.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination
that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General
Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021107 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
amending Article XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding
the Housing Opportunity Ordinance.
Minutes: Commissioner Ramos disclosed that her employer, Latino Health
Access, submitted a letter of support for the item.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on
the matter:
Araceli Robles spoke in opposition.
Ana Charco spoke in support.
Daisy, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support.
Andrew Gonzales, representing Sheet Metal Workers, spoke in opposition.
Manny Escamilla provided general feedback.
Luis Sarmiento, representing THRIVE, spoke in support.
Ernesto Medrano spoke in support.
Alan Wood, representing BIA, spoke in opposition.
Rich Gomez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters,
provided general feedback.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey to
Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Article
XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the
Housing Opportunity Ordinance with the added recommendations:
Increase the minimum inclusionary percentage for all income
categories
Increase the minimum starting dollar amount in the proposed inlieu
fee sliding scale
Permit projects that have been approved (entitled) by the City prior to
the adoption date of the proposed Ordinance to vest the existing
regulations and provisions of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance
under Ordinance No. NS2994
.
YES: 4 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 08, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: General Plan Update
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
located at 2112 E. 4TH Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202111 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 2401 S. Pullman Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202117 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 601 S. Santa Fe Street
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
1 Planning Commission
10/25/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 25, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording Secretary
In 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 enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, Chair
Bao Pham, ViceChair
Eric M. Alderete
Miguel Calderon
Mark McLoughlin
Isuri S. Ramos
Alan Woo
Executive Director Minh Thai
Senior Asst. City Attorney John Funk
Planning Manager Fabiola Zelaya Melicher
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
Minutes: *Chair Morrissey joined the meeting via Zoom during discussion of Item No. 1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to Approve
Minutes.
YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan
Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group. The Planning Commission
recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development
Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City
Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register on
October 13, 2021.
1.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202103 – Minh Thai, Executive Director
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202103 to amend Section 411900 et. al. of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to the Housing Opportunity
Ordinance (HOO). The proposed amendments will modernize, update and clarify
various sections of the HOO and respond to current development and economic
trends.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination
that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General
Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021107 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
amending Article XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding
the Housing Opportunity Ordinance.
Minutes: Commissioner Ramos disclosed that her employer, Latino Health
Access, submitted a letter of support for the item.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on
the matter:
Araceli Robles spoke in opposition.
Ana Charco spoke in support.
Daisy, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support.
Andrew Gonzales, representing Sheet Metal Workers, spoke in opposition.
Manny Escamilla provided general feedback.
Luis Sarmiento, representing THRIVE, spoke in support.
Ernesto Medrano spoke in support.
Alan Wood, representing BIA, spoke in opposition.
Rich Gomez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters,
provided general feedback.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey to
Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Article
XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the
Housing Opportunity Ordinance with the added recommendations:
Increase the minimum inclusionary percentage for all income
categories
Increase the minimum starting dollar amount in the proposed inlieu
fee sliding scale
Permit projects that have been approved (entitled) by the City prior to
the adoption date of the proposed Ordinance to vest the existing
regulations and provisions of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance
under Ordinance No. NS2994
.
YES: 4 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 08, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: General Plan Update
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
located at 2112 E. 4TH Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202111 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 2401 S. Pullman Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202117 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 601 S. Santa Fe Street
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
2 Planning Commission
10/25/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 25, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLMinutes: *Chair Morrissey joined the meeting via Zoom during discussion of Item No. 1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to ApproveMinutes.
YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan
Woo
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom Morrissey
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group. The Planning Commission
recommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development
Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City
Council for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register on
October 13, 2021.
1.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202103 – Minh Thai, Executive Director
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202103 to amend Section 411900 et. al. of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to the Housing Opportunity
Ordinance (HOO). The proposed amendments will modernize, update and clarify
various sections of the HOO and respond to current development and economic
trends.
Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determination
that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – General
Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021107 will be filed for
this project.
Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
amending Article XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding
the Housing Opportunity Ordinance.
Minutes: Commissioner Ramos disclosed that her employer, Latino Health
Access, submitted a letter of support for the item.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on
the matter:
Araceli Robles spoke in opposition.
Ana Charco spoke in support.
Daisy, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support.
Andrew Gonzales, representing Sheet Metal Workers, spoke in opposition.
Manny Escamilla provided general feedback.
Luis Sarmiento, representing THRIVE, spoke in support.
Ernesto Medrano spoke in support.
Alan Wood, representing BIA, spoke in opposition.
Rich Gomez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters,
provided general feedback.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey to
Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Article
XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the
Housing Opportunity Ordinance with the added recommendations:
Increase the minimum inclusionary percentage for all income
categories
Increase the minimum starting dollar amount in the proposed inlieu
fee sliding scale
Permit projects that have been approved (entitled) by the City prior to
the adoption date of the proposed Ordinance to vest the existing
regulations and provisions of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance
under Ordinance No. NS2994
.
YES: 4 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 08, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: General Plan Update
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
located at 2112 E. 4TH Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202111 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 2401 S. Pullman Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202117 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 601 S. Santa Fe Street
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
3 Planning Commission
10/25/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 25, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLMinutes: *Chair Morrissey joined the meeting via Zoom during discussion of Item No. 1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to ApproveMinutes.YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, AlanWooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group. The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, DevelopmentAgreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the CityCouncil for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register onOctober 13, 2021.1.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202103 – Minh Thai, Executive Director Project Location: Citywide Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202103 to amend Section 411900 et. al. of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to the Housing OpportunityOrdinance (HOO). The proposed amendments will modernize, update and clarifyvarious sections of the HOO and respond to current development and economictrends. Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – GeneralRule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021107 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinanceamending Article XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regardingthe Housing Opportunity Ordinance.Minutes: Commissioner Ramos disclosed that her employer, Latino HealthAccess, submitted a letter of support for the item.
Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received.
Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on
the matter:
Araceli Robles spoke in opposition.
Ana Charco spoke in support.
Daisy, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support.
Andrew Gonzales, representing Sheet Metal Workers, spoke in opposition.
Manny Escamilla provided general feedback.
Luis Sarmiento, representing THRIVE, spoke in support.
Ernesto Medrano spoke in support.
Alan Wood, representing BIA, spoke in opposition.
Rich Gomez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters,
provided general feedback.
There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey to
Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Article
XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the
Housing Opportunity Ordinance with the added recommendations:
Increase the minimum inclusionary percentage for all income
categories
Increase the minimum starting dollar amount in the proposed inlieu
fee sliding scale
Permit projects that have been approved (entitled) by the City prior to
the adoption date of the proposed Ordinance to vest the existing
regulations and provisions of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance
under Ordinance No. NS2994
.
YES: 4 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo
NO: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom Morrissey
ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 08, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: General Plan Update
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
located at 2112 E. 4TH Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202111 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 2401 S. Pullman Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202117 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 601 S. Santa Fe Street
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
4 Planning Commission
10/25/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 25, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLMinutes: *Chair Morrissey joined the meeting via Zoom during discussion of Item No. 1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to ApproveMinutes.YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, AlanWooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group. The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, DevelopmentAgreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the CityCouncil for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register onOctober 13, 2021.1.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202103 – Minh Thai, Executive Director Project Location: Citywide Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202103 to amend Section 411900 et. al. of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to the Housing OpportunityOrdinance (HOO). The proposed amendments will modernize, update and clarifyvarious sections of the HOO and respond to current development and economictrends. Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – GeneralRule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021107 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinanceamending Article XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regardingthe Housing Opportunity Ordinance.Minutes: Commissioner Ramos disclosed that her employer, Latino HealthAccess, submitted a letter of support for the item. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received. Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke onthe matter:Araceli Robles spoke in opposition.Ana Charco spoke in support.Daisy, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support. Andrew Gonzales, representing Sheet Metal Workers, spoke in opposition.Manny Escamilla provided general feedback. Luis Sarmiento, representing THRIVE, spoke in support. Ernesto Medrano spoke in support. Alan Wood, representing BIA, spoke in opposition. Rich Gomez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters,provided general feedback.There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey toRecommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending ArticleXVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding theHousing Opportunity Ordinance with the added recommendations:Increase the minimum inclusionary percentage for all incomecategoriesIncrease the minimum starting dollar amount in the proposed inlieufee sliding scalePermit projects that have been approved (entitled) by the City prior tothe adoption date of the proposed Ordinance to vest the existingregulations and provisions of the Housing Opportunity Ordinanceunder Ordinance No. NS2994.YES: 4 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan WooNO: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom MorrisseyABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 08, 2021 at 5:30 PM in
the Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Public Hearing: General Plan Update
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202113 to allow a new wireless communications facility
located at 2112 E. 4TH Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202111 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 2401 S. Pullman Street
· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202117 to reentitle existing major wireless facilities
located at 601 S. Santa Fe Street
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
5 Planning Commission
10/25/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaOctober 25, 20215:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA THOMAS MORRISSEYChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeERIC M. ALDERETECitywide Representative BAO PHAMViceChair,Ward 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative ISURI S. RAMOSWard 3 RepresentativeMARK McLOUGHLINWard 4 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Fabiola ZelayaMelicher, AICPPlanning Manager Sarah BernalRecording 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 on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Thomas Morrissey, ChairBao Pham, ViceChairEric M. AldereteMiguel CalderonMark McLoughlinIsuri S. RamosAlan Woo Executive Director Minh ThaiSenior Asst. City Attorney John FunkPlanning Manager Fabiola Zelaya MelicherRecording Secretary Sarah Bernal ROLL CALLMinutes: *Chair Morrissey joined the meeting via Zoom during discussion of Item No. 1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting. b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Alderete, seconded by Commissioner Ramos to ApproveMinutes.YES: 6 – Eric Alderete, Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, AlanWooNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Tom MorrisseyStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group. The Planning Commissionrecommendation on Zoning and General Plan amendments, DevelopmentAgreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the CityCouncil for final determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Register onOctober 13, 2021.1.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202103 – Minh Thai, Executive Director Project Location: Citywide Project Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: The City is requesting adoption of Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202103 to amend Section 411900 et. al. of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code (Chapter 41/Zoning) pertaining to the Housing OpportunityOrdinance (HOO). The proposed amendments will modernize, update and clarifyvarious sections of the HOO and respond to current development and economictrends. Environmental Impact: The Planning Commission will consider a determinationthat the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental QualityAct (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines – GeneralRule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021107 will be filed forthis project.Recommended Action: Recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinanceamending Article XVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regardingthe Housing Opportunity Ordinance.Minutes: Commissioner Ramos disclosed that her employer, Latino HealthAccess, submitted a letter of support for the item. Recording Secretary reported that written communication was received. Vice Chair Pham opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke onthe matter:Araceli Robles spoke in opposition.Ana Charco spoke in support.Daisy, representing the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support. Andrew Gonzales, representing Sheet Metal Workers, spoke in opposition.Manny Escamilla provided general feedback. Luis Sarmiento, representing THRIVE, spoke in support. Ernesto Medrano spoke in support. Alan Wood, representing BIA, spoke in opposition. Rich Gomez, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters,provided general feedback.There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Moved by Commissioner Ramos, seconded by Commissioner Morrissey toRecommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending ArticleXVIII.I. of Chapter 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding theHousing Opportunity Ordinance with the added recommendations:Increase the minimum inclusionary percentage for all incomecategoriesIncrease the minimum starting dollar amount in the proposed inlieufee sliding scalePermit projects that have been approved (entitled) by the City prior tothe adoption date of the proposed Ordinance to vest the existingregulations and provisions of the Housing Opportunity Ordinanceunder Ordinance No. NS2994.YES: 4 – Eric Alderete, Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan WooNO: 3 – Miguel Calderon, Mark McLoughlin, Tom MorrisseyABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on November 08, 2021 at 5:30 PM inthe Council Chambers located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS· Public Hearing: General Plan Update· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202113 to allow a new wireless communications facilitylocated at 2112 E. 4TH Street · Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202111 to reentitle existing major wireless facilitieslocated at 2401 S. Pullman Street· Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit 202117 to reentitle existing major wireless facilitieslocated at 601 S. Santa Fe StreetAPPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments is 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record.
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10/25/2021