Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Environmental and Transportation
Advisory Commission of the
CALL TO ORDER
City of Santa Ana
July 8, 2025
CITY HALL/ ROSS ANNEX
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
4:00 PM
MINUTES: Chair McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 4:04 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Commissioners
Vice-Chair
Chair
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Mario Alvarado
Maria Baeza
Alexandra Cheney
Denise Reynoso
Lorena Vidaurri
Lawrence Klein
Mark Mcloughlin
Rodolfo Rosas, P.E.
Lorrie Ortiz
MINUTES: Recording Secretary Marisol Jimenez conducted roll call.
Commissioners Alvarado, Baeza, Cheney, Reynoso, Vice-Chair Klein and Chair McLaughlin were present. Commissioner Vidaurri was absent .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Reynoso
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. RECORDING SECRETARY REPORT
Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter into the Minutes:
-The ETAC Regular Meeting Notice of May 13, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
-The May 13, 2025 Cancellation Notice was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
-The ETAC Regular Meeting Notice of June 10, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
-The June 10, 2025 Cancellation Notice was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
-The ETAC Regular Meeting Notice of July 8, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -APRIL 8, 2025
3. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Commissioner Vidaurri was excused from the meeting
4. CALL-IN EMERGENCY PROVISION APPROVAL
MOTION: Commissioner Alvarado moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, seconded by Commissioner Cheney.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONER ALVARADO, COMMISSIONER BAEZA,
COMMISSIONER CHENEY, COMMISSIONER REYNOSO,
VICE CHAIR KLEIN, CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER VIDAURRI
Status: 6- O -1 Pass
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Zoning Code Update from Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Informational Item
MINUTES: Senior Planner Siri Champion delivered an informative PowerPoint presentation on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, which included a review of the zoning map. She explained that zoning districts determine what can be built and where development can occur. Key themes highlighted in the update included creating vibrant, walkable commercial areas by encouraging a mix of business types, expanding permitted uses to include neighborhood services such as community centers and health clinics, and allowing developers greater flexibility to incorporate commercial uses that align with market demand. Executive Director Nabil Saba and Planner Champion responded to questions from the Commissioners following the presentation.
6. Nominate and Elect a Chair of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC)
Recommended Action: Nominate and Elect a Chair of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC).
MOTION: Chair Mcloughlin moved to nominate Chair Mcloughlin for Item No. 6, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONER ALVARADO, COMMISSIONER BAEZA,
COMMISSIONER CHENEY, COMMISSIONER REYNOSO,
VICE CHAIR KLEIN, CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER VIDAURRI
Status: 6 - 0 - 1 Pass
7. Nominate and Elect a Vice-Chair of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC)
Recommended Action: Nominate and Elect a Vice-Chair of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (ETAC).
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MOTION: Commissioner Alvarado moved to nominate Commissioner Baeza for Item No. 7, seconded by Chair Mcloughlin.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONER ALVARADO, COMMISSIONER BAEZA,
COMMISSIONER CHENEY, COMMISSIONER REYNOSO,
VICE CHAIR KLEIN, CHAIR MCLOUGHLIN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER VIDAURRI
Status: 6- O -1 Pass
8. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study Stakeholder Ad Hoc Committee
Recommended Action: Approve an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of no more than three (3) commissioners to assist and provide feedback on the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study for City Traffic Engineering.
MINUTES: Senior Transportation Analyst Mike Arizabal delivered an informational presentation on the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study, outlining the project's background, community outreach and engagement efforts, and ETAC's participation and input. The City Council approved the General Plan Mobility Element in April 2022, and funding for this project will support the planning and design of multimodal improvements along a three-mile segment of First Street in Santa Ana. These improvements include protected bike lanes, enhanced lighting, pedestrian crossings and updated bus technology infrastructure and amenities.
Commissioners Cheney and Klein volunteered to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee.
Director Saba and Analyst Arizabal addressed questions from the Commission following the presentation.
STAFF COMMENTS
MINUTES: Director Saba announced his retirement.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
- Speed Management Policy
- PCC vs. Asphalt Presentation
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ADJOURNMENT-
MINUTES: Chair McLaughlin adjourned the meeting at 5:44 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
ETAC Recording Secretary
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