Public Hearing and Introduction of: Code Amendment 24-01 (CA 24-01), Precise Plan 581 (PP 581), and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for the MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Parking Structure

Expressed strong support as a resident and hospital board member for the medical center parking structure.

Neighbor living adjacent to the hospital spoke in favor of the parking structure after collaborative revisions.

Emergency department physician urged approval to help patients and families access emergency care.

Shared personal experiences with cancer treatment and the stress caused by inadequate hospital parking.

Longtime resident and volunteer urged approval of the hospital parking structure.

Hospital employee of 36 years spoke about chronic parking shortages for patients and staff.

Physical therapist and resident shared family health challenges and patient parking struggles.

Resident and hospital executive described family medical visits and parking barriers.

Volunteer and heart surgery survivor urged approval, noting parking is the sole patient complaint.

Cardiovascular nurse described how parking stress negatively affects heart patients.

Hospital director shared personal and professional experiences with medical visits and parking stress.

Resident questioned why off-site parking lots aren't utilized immediately for employees.

Adjacent resident on Lemon Street raised concerns regarding backyard privacy and building height.

Former mayor and longtime resident spoke in strong support of the hospital parking project.

Resident living directly adjacent to the Foster entrance supported the project to resolve neighborhood parking and safety issues.

Physician and Edinger Medical Group president strongly supported the parking structure.

Hospital administrator highlighted the needs of Parkinson's patients and regular therapy visitors.

Health system board chair urged approval to support hospital staff and patient care.