Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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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.
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3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9006833. 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:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission
1 1/29/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 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) 9006833. 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:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission
2 1/29/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission
3 1/29/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 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) 9006833. 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:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission
4 1/29/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 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) 9006833. 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:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission
5 1/29/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission
6 1/29/2026
Historic Resources Commission
Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 29, 2026
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:30 P.M.
Edward Murashie
Chair, Ward 3 Representative
Alberta Christy, Vice Chair
Ward 4 Representative
Ignacio Rincon
Ward 1 Representative
Ginelle Hardy
Ward 2 Representative Vacant
Ward 5 Representative
Dylan Almendral
Ward 6 Representative
Irma Perez Jauregui
Citywide Representative
Manuel J. Escamilla
Planning Commission Rep.
Dwayne Shipp
Comm. Redev. & Housing
Commission Rep.
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
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
ATTENDANCE Commissioners: Edward Murashie, Chairperson
Alberta Christy, Vice Chairperson
Ignacio Rincon
Ginelle Hardy
Dwayne Shipp
Manuel J. Escamilla
Irma Perez Jauregui
Dylan Almendral
Staff: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director
Brandon Salvatierra, Assistant City Attorney
Ricardo Soto, AICP, Planning Manager
Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 4:36 PM with Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 4:37 PM and Vice Chair Christy absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a. Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes from the meeting of November 6, 2025. b. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excused absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Shipp to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing: The Historic Resources Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on January 16, 2026 and notices were mailed on January 15, 2026.
1. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202514, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202511, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202512 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1402 SOUTH BIRCH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202514, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2025 11, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202512 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Contributive” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2025114, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202514 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202511; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Laura Trudeau and Nicholas Timmons, for the property located at 1402 South Birch Street, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Laura Trudeau, provided comments to the Commission. Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Jauregui, seconded by Commissioner Hardy to Approve.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION (HRCA) NO. 202411, HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION (HRC) NO. 202409, AND HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION APPLICATION (HPPA) NO. 202413 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2424 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLEFAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant:
Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman (Property Owner &
Applicant)
Project Description: Request for approval of Historic Resources Commission Application (HRCA) No. 202411, Historic Register Categorization (HRC) No. 2024 09, and Historic Property Preservation Application (HPPA) No. 202413 to allow the placement and categorization of the subject site in the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as “Key” and to execute a Historic Property Preservation Agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Environmental Impact:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15331 (Class 31), as these actions are designed to preserve historic resources. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202486, will be filed for this project.
Recommended Actions:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Commission Application No. 202411 and Historic Register Categorization No. 202409; and
2. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with Lance Uradomo and Tilly Gurman, for the property located at 2424 North Oakmont Avenue, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Minutes: Staff provided a short presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Applicant, Tilly Gurman, provided comments to the Commission.
Commission provided comments to the applicant.
Resident, Mike Wood, spoke in favor of the project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Almendral, seconded by Commissioner Jauregui to Approve with revisions.
YES: 7 – Dwayne Shipp, Edward Murashie, Irma Perez Jauregui, Ginelle Hardy, Ignacio Rincon, Manuel J. Escamilla, Dylan Almendral
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Alberta Christy
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
3. 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Presentation
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation and Commission presented the preservation awards.
STAFF COMMENTS
Minutes: Staff had comments for the Commission.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commission had comments for staff.
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Historic Resources Commission is scheduled for March 05, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.
Minutes: Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 PM.
APPEAL INFORMATION: The formal action by the Commission shall become effective after the tenday appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the 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 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.
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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:
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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) 9006833. 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:
Visit the City’sPublic Portal
Scroll down to the list of meetings and locate the meeting you are interested in.
Select the COMMENT icon to the right of “Meeting Title” (under the Options tab) and follow the prompt
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for consideration by the Historic Resources 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 Historic Resources Commission members during the in person meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Members of the public may request an interpreter 48 hours in advance to assist a nonenglish speaker during the public comments sections of the meeting. Notification of 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the Commission at the podium.
Los miembros del público pueden solicitar un intérprete con 48 horas de anticipación para asistir a una persona que no habla inglés durante la sección de comentarios públicos de la reunión. La notificación con 48 horas de anticipación permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables necesarios para garantizar el acceso a esta reunión. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse a la Comisión en el podio.
Historic Resources Commission 7 1/29/2026
_________________________
Gema Zapien
Planning Commission Secretary
Respectfully submitted: