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DRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 25, 2025
5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Ross Annex
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
ISURI S. RAMOS
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
ViceChair,
Ward 4 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
JENNIFER OLIVA
Ward 6 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Acting 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: Isuri S. Ramos, Chair
Carl Benninger, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Manuel J. Escamilla
Jennifer Oliva
Bao Pham
Alan Woo
Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Pham arriving at 5:32 PM and
Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 11, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Business – Miscellaneous (NonPublic Hearing):
1.PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 202501 FOR THE PARK LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BRISTOL STREET AND
WEST TOLLIVER STREET (712 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET)
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
Proposed Project: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
(PRCSA) is requesting the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No.
202501 to name the park located at the southwest corner of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver
Street “Nuestro Park.”
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the
CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061
(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that
the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project
consists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202579, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at
the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver Street (712 S.
Bristol Street) “Nuestro Park.”
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 PM
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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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 Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration
by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 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. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for
distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
1 Planning Commission
8/25/2025
Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 25, 20255:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 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 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: Isuri S. Ramos, Chair
Carl Benninger, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Manuel J. Escamilla
Jennifer Oliva
Bao Pham
Alan Woo
Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Pham arriving at 5:32 PM and
Chair Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 11, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,
Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Business – Miscellaneous (NonPublic Hearing):
1.PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 202501 FOR THE PARK LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BRISTOL STREET AND
WEST TOLLIVER STREET (712 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET)
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
Proposed Project: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
(PRCSA) is requesting the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No.
202501 to name the park located at the southwest corner of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver
Street “Nuestro Park.”
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the
CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061
(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that
the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project
consists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202579, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at
the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver Street (712 S.
Bristol Street) “Nuestro Park.”
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 PM
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:
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To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is discussed,
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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 Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration
by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 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. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for
distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
2 Planning Commission
8/25/2025
Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 25, 20255:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 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 CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Pham arriving at 5:32 PM andChair Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 11, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Business – Miscellaneous (NonPublic Hearing):
1.PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 202501 FOR THE PARK LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BRISTOL STREET AND
WEST TOLLIVER STREET (712 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET)
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
Proposed Project: City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
(PRCSA) is requesting the Planning Commission approve Public Facilities Naming (PFN) No.
202501 to name the park located at the southwest corner of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver
Street “Nuestro Park.”
Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the
CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061
(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that
the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project
consists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202579, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located at
the southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver Street (712 S.
Bristol Street) “Nuestro Park.”
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 PM
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 Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration
by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 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. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for
distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
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8/25/2025
Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 25, 20255:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 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 CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Pham arriving at 5:32 PM andChair Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 11, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*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.202501 to name the park located at the southwest corner of S. Bristol Street and W. TolliverStreet “Nuestro Park.”Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and theCEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty thatthe proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the projectconsists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202579, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located atthe southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver Street (712 S.Bristol Street) “Nuestro Park.”Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 PM
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 Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration
by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 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. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for
distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
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Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesAugust 25, 20255:30 P.M.City Hall, Ross AnnexConference Room 160020 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA ISURI S. RAMOSChair, Ward 3 RepresentativeCARL BENNINGERViceChair,Ward 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 CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:31 PM with Commissioner Pham arriving at 5:32 PM andChair Ramos arriving at 5:35 PM.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from August 11, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva,Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*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.202501 to name the park located at the southwest corner of S. Bristol Street and W. TolliverStreet “Nuestro Park.”Environmental Impact: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and theCEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty thatthe proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the projectconsists of naming of a public facility, the general rule exemption is applicable. A Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 202579, will be filed for this project.Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities No. 202501 naming the park located atthe southwest corner of the intersection of S. Bristol Street and W. Tolliver Street (712 S.Bristol Street) “Nuestro Park.”Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Leo to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSMinutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.COMMISSIONER COMMENTSMinutes: Commission had comments for staff.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on September 08, 2025, at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 PMAPPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday appealperiod, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645 holds a publichearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day following the hearingand decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the PlanningCommission may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed withthe Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the PlanningDepartment, within ten days of the date of the Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day toappeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appealshall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under CaliforniaGovernment Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which apublic hearing 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 by thePlanning 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 Meeting ID islisted 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 tospeak. 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 tospeak. 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 topof 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 Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza –
M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for consideration
by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 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. All attendees wishing to submit written comments or supplemental materials for
distribution to Planning Commission members during the inperson meeting must provide 15
printed copies.
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