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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
January 15, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened at 7:25 a.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
City Council Committee Members present were: Councilmember Claudia Alvarez,
Councilmember Lisa Bist and Councilmember Jose Solorio.
Staff members present were: Assistant City Manager Debra Kurita, Community
Development Agency Executive Director John Reekstin, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Ben Kaufman, Council Services Manager Jill Arthur, Planning Manager Joseph
Edwards, Code Enforcement Inspector Alvaro Nunez and Project Manager Vicki Uehli.
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - South Main Street Improvement Plan,
November 20, 2002
Action: Counr.ilmember Solorio moved and Councilmember Bist seconded
the approval of the minutes.
2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Alvaro Nunez reported that four businesses will go before the Hearing Officer for
code violations. An abandoned building at 417 S. Main has been referred to the
Rebate Program for assistance. Builders Surplus has been given an extension
to resurface its parking to February 8. Three rebates have been approved for
new signage. The brochure for window signage has been completed and
distributed.
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3.
DISCUSSION ON MAIN I WARNER SCHOOL SITE
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Vicki Uehli reported that the District had been contacted regarding the status of
the school and improvements to the corner. The District indicated they were not
far along with their plans; however, they are aware of the City's concerns.
4.
ARTISTS VILLAGE AND DOWNTOWN
John Reekstin reported as follows:
. Olson sales are progressing very well with units priced from $350,000-
$400,000.
. The East Village phase will break ground soon.
. Staff is investigating the possible relocation of Festival Hall, as they will need
to start their noise mitigation soon.
. Phillips Hutton will start construction soon.
. The YMCA building has seen interest from KOCE, Community Courts, the
YMCA itself, and Art of Rock and Roll. The biggest obstacle is the estimated
$8 million needed for rehabilitation.
. Urban West Strategies and Greystone Homes are looking into the feasibility
of a loft/retail project on several lots within the Downtown.
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5.
PROJECT UPDATES
a) SWC First and Main - Mike Harrah has purchased the United Automotive
Building and is in escrow on the office furniture store. He is interested in
bringing an Original Joe's Restaurant into the building and has requested
Community Redevelopment Agency assistance. Staff is currently
negotiating with Mr. Harrah.
b) Security and Safety Issues on South Sycamore - Notices of Violation will
be issued for code issues along the ally by the end of January.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Council member Alvarez
. Requested that the February meeting be held on the 1ih.
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Street Development - Minutes
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8. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
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Downtown Directional Signs
Sales Tax Generated on Main and Fourth Streets
One Broadway Plaza - Update
Loft Development and Management Relationship with Cal State Fullerton
(Sav-On Site)
9. NEXT MEETING - February 12, 2003
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m. to February 12, 2003.
"" John. Reekstin
Rec ding Secretary
Community Development Agency
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Street Development. Minutes
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