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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR B~EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA July 13, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 A.M., in Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor Patterson, affidavits of proper Notice and Posting were on file in the office of the Clerk of the Council. The following Councilmen were present: J. Ogden Markel, John Garthe, Harry K. Yamamoto, James E. Ward, Vernon S. Evans, Lorin Griset and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson. Also present were representatives of the Press and the follow- ing Staff members: City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Assistant City Manager Thomas J. Andrusky, City Attorney James A. Withers, Park Superintendent Bomo Koral, Recreation Superintendent Gene Laumeister, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Personnel Director Don Bott, Museum Director Reilly Rhodes, Equipment Maintenance Superintendent Warren Clark, Director of Redevelop- ment Richard Goblirsch and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 The Council continued its review of the proposed Budget, commencing with the City Council Budget. The City Attorney presented a summary of his personnel require- ments, stating that his office represents all departments of the City in a greater or lesser degree. He added that two attorneys are assigned to police matters, one to Public Works, one to the Planning Department. He suggested that these attorneys' services might be charged to the departments serviced. He also described the responsibilities of his office and cited some of his accomplishments for the year, as well as plans for new programs. The Planning Director reviewed the work program for his depart- ment, using charts and graphs. Councilman Evans noted that the Park and Recreation Department budget showed the biggest decrease. The City Manager stated that cuts had been made in maintenance, tree trimmers and gardeners; and that there was no increase in programs. Councilman Garthe expressed concern for the cleanliness of the streets and parks. The City Manager responded that the manpower program funds would help in those areas. Stadium and park usage by cussed; the consensus was sidered for such usage. groups outside of the City was dis- that additional fees should be con- (CA 65B) P~ECESS Councilmen present. At 10:20 A.M., Council declared a ten-minute recess; Council reconvened at 10:30 A.M., with all EAST ORANGE COUNTY Mr. James Loomis, repre- BOARD OF REALTORS senting the East Orange County Board of Realtors read a Board resolution opposing an increased property tax rate, a property transfer tax, or a utility tax. (CA 65B) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 251 JULY 13, 1974