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Stephen I. Ahlquist, Attorney at Law, 1666 North Main, Suite
<br />400, representing Maurine T. Sutton, stated that the Departments
<br />of Mental Hygiene and Social Welfare attempted to place people
<br />as close to home as possible and preference would be given to
<br />Santa Ana residents; that the Santa Aha site had been selected
<br />because it was a centrally located, inner-city area with public
<br />transportation and recreational activities available, and in close
<br />proximity to related facilities; that the remodeling included
<br />safety requirements; that a five year period was necessary in
<br />order to obtain financing.
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<br />Robert Beckley, 386 Compton Street, E1 Cajon, Director of
<br />Services and Psychologist, Palms Halfway House, summarized the
<br />written report submitted to Council, entitled "Wishing Well
<br />Half Way House Project".
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<br />Dr. Ernest W. Klatte, 2215 North Broadway, Director of Orange
<br />County Department of Mental Health, stated that there was a
<br />need for a halfway house in Santa Ana, and that the proposed
<br />site was a suitable one.
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<br />Alex Kaders, 19622 Crestknoll, Yorba Linda, Psychologist, stated
<br />that the people who will be served by the halfway house are not
<br />violent or dangerous; that there is a need for the facility.
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<br />There were no written communications; there were no other
<br />proponents, and no opponents; and the Mayor closed the public
<br />hearing.
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<br />The motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Mayor Patterson, to
<br />uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and instruct the
<br />City Attorney to prepare a Resolution approving Variance Applica-
<br />tion 73-32, subject to all conditions of approval as contained
<br />in the Commission Findings of Fact, subject to a three year
<br />review, and subject to the conditions of the Police Department
<br />contained in a letter from the Police Chief to the City Manager
<br />dated July 25, 1973, carried on the following vote:
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<br />AYES: Ward, Patterson, Griset, Markel
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<br />NOES: Evans, Yamamoto
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<br />ABSENT: Garthe
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<br />A prior motion made by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
<br />Markel, to approve the Variance Application for a 5 year period,
<br />failed to carry by the following vote:
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<br />AYES: Griset, Markel
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<br />NOES: Ward, Evans, Patterson, Yamamoto
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<br />ABSENT: Garthe (CA 13)
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<br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Tom Palmer, 16791 St.
<br />REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Cloud Circle, Huntington
<br /> Beach, California, Chair-
<br /> man of the Orange County
<br />Chapter Of Young Americans for Freedom, read a statement oppos-
<br />ing Santa Ana's Redevelopment Plan, stating that the Plan places
<br />restrictions on the freedoms of action of the individual by
<br />condemnation and by force, and requesting that Council reconsider
<br />the proposal. (CA 82.5)
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<br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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<br />299 AUGUST 6, 1973
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