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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-1968MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ~m~fING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA May 20~ 1968 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PoM. in the Council Chambers~ 217 North Main Street with the following Councilmen present: Wade Herrin, Walter B~ooks, James E. Carlson, Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, Thomas W. Thurman, and Mayor Tom McMichael. Also present were City Manager Carl Jo Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Planning Director Van Stevens, and Assistant Clerk of the Council Maxine B~ Vallery~ It was noted that the 2:00 P.M. SessiOn of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 1968, was adJourmed to this time and place, with notice posted, and evidence on file. Foll~wing the Flag Salute, the Invocation was delivered by LCDRo J. H. Morgan, Chaplain, MCAF, Santa Aha. On motion of Conn¢ilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried~ the following paragraph was approved as a substitution for the last paragraph under "First Street Construction" on Page ~17 of the April 15, 1968, Minutes: "In a disucssion by Councilman Markel prior to the motion, he stated that by letter he requested the City Manager to submit to him any and/or all materials and communications used in the selection of the north side for the widening° He said that the compilation of the figures submitted to the City by the firm of Leonard and Smith, an appraisal company, showed that the figures were not more economical for the north side widening. He said that over $500,000 of capital improvements will be destroyed and that 109 people presently employed in buildings on the north side will be thrown out of work, he further said the improving of one side of the street and not the other will give a second rate appearance to First Street. Councilman Marks! added that the acquisition and settling for property thus far on the north side is way in excess of what original estimates allowed for right of way purchases and cited the McLea~ Motor Car Companyproperty at First and Bush as an example which fs costing the taxpayers thousands of dollars in excess of the original valuation and/or appraisal. CounciLman Markel was also critical of the Mauager~s office for not iucluding in the proposed plans any improvements at the southwest corner of First and Main Streets, a street correction that was promised by the Manager and is long overdue." The Minutes of the Regular Maeting of May 6, ~968, were approved as submitted, on motio~ of Councilman Eerrin, seconded by CSuncilman Grlset and carried° WAIVE READING The full reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the public agenda, was waived on motion of Coumcilman Eerrin, seconded by Coun~man Griset and unanimously carried. Ci~Y ¢~UNCIL ~38 May 20,. 1968 FIRST STR/~I' SETBACKS ~ % ~ ~$ Hearing was opened on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to delete established setback lines on First Street from the Municipal Code. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing was closed. Councilman Markel remarked that the setback lines had been established several years ago and that he would like for them to be retained, particularly at the intersections of First and Bristol and First and Main° OP~INANCE NS-917 AME~DINGTHE SANTA AHA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMEN~ING SECTION 9270 OF PART 7, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX Tmm~EOF TO DELETE E~TABLIS~SETBACK LAN~S ON FIHST STroll' was passed to second reading on motion of Councilma~ Brooks, seconded by Councilmam Griset. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABS~': Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman, McMichael Markel None RESOLUTION 68-76APPRQVINGMAP AND DECLARING INT~STION TO VACATE EXCESS RIG~PS 0F WAY ON THE SOUT~SIDE OF FIRST STREET BETW~.e.'N DAISY AND MAIN STRr~£S AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING T~EON was adopted on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset. AYES: NOES: Markel AESE~T: None MOBIL OIL CORPORATION Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman, McMichael Hearing was opened on an application filed by Mobil Oil Corporation, proposing amendment of Sectional District Map ~0-5-9 to reclassify property on the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Dyer Road from the County M 1 District to the City M 1 District. Tom Turner, representing the applicant, was present and there being no testimony offered in opposition, the hearing was closed. A motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to'approve the application and instruct preparation of an ordinance to reclas~sify according to Exhibit A was adopted on roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None APPEAL 207 - VA 68-22 ~.~ ~ Hearing was opened on an appeal filed O'CONNOR by Riverview Hospital from Planning Commfssion~s approval of Variance Application 68-22 to John A. O'Connor, to construct convalescent hospital in the R 1 District at 1951 North Fairview. Speaking in opposition to granting the variance were Paul Cutler, Administrator, Riverview Hospital, and Robert Hiller, Health Pla~ing Association, Los Angeles; questioning the need for a convalescent hospital in the area; also wanting to CITY C0~CIL ~39 May 20, 1968 know who the operators~of the facility would be, cost of patient care, and cost to the taXpayers, stating the vagueness of the project didn't answer any of these questions. Nayor Mc~ichael explained that Council could only consider the land zoning question and could not take the operation of the proposed facility into their deliberation. Speaking in favor of granting the variance were John O'Connor, applicant; Gaylen Compton~ representing Mr. O'Connor~ Dale W~ B~iggs~ Housing Director for Narine Corps Air Station; Chuck Allen; N. M. La Borde; and Rick Ricardo, 220 E. 17th Street, Costa Nesa. Mr. Compton filed petitions with the Assistant Clerk containing approximately 38 sig~atures of residents in t he area approving the proposed convalescent hospital~ which were ordered file~ on motion of Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. Chuck Allen presented apetition containing approximately 43 signatures in favor of granting the variance~ which w~s ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Eerrin~ seconded by Councilman Griset and carried° The hearing was closed° After a short discussion by Council~ it was moved by Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Brooks~ to uphold the action of the Planning Commission and instructthe City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Variance 68-22 subject to conditions in Staff Comments dated April 22, 1968~ On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin~ Brooks~ Carlson~ Griset~ Markel, Thurman~ McMichael None None BUSINESS PEOMOTIONDISTRICT The request by Downtown Santa Aha Association regarding the establishment of a Parking and Business Promotion Area, continued from the Nay 6th meeting, was considered by Council. The Assistant Clerk read a resolution presented by the Downtown Santa Ana Association entitled "Re-development of Downtown Santa Ana". Burr Shafer read a statement presented by the Association, "Concerning Establishment of a Parking and Business Promotion Area in Downtown Santa Ana". Mr o Sharer emphasized that the Association was not asking for any City funds and that the proposed Business Promotion District would be a merchant supported district; he stated that it would be a first step to revitalize the downtown area. Allen Fainbarg~ representing property owners of the Downtown Business Association~ stated that many of the merchants are very encouraged in regard to this. Victor Walker, President of the Downtown Santa Ana Association~ said that basically~ they want to develop some civic pride and that the Association has the leadership to develop this project, and that the support of the City is needed. Robert Newcomb, Chairman of the Downtown Association Nall Development Committees explained that a parking district is completely compatible with and part of a successful mall development and that the promotion district has been included to cover the cost of promotional advertising and special events to draw people into the central areas~ that the Business Promotion District would be an essential part of the mall program° Mr. Shafer explained that his is just one of several steps that~need to be taken to revitalize the downtown area~ that this is the only facet that would be merchant supported, that the mall would be property owner supported~ On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Carlson~ RESOLUTION 68-83 CITY 00UNCIL 440 May 20, 1968 0ND. 1{8-918 c'~ O~DINA~CE 1{8-918 0Y THE ClT~ C0~BCIL OF ~ ~ ~ CO~ ~* T~ C~ C~ ~ ~ ~ OF ~~TIO~ OF ~ ~~ STATE ~q' ~ ~ ~s p~s~te~. ~e Co~cil, ~ ~y 6~ move~ ~co~i~eration of the e~ce~ s~ce a two-thins vote of the Co~cil is ~qu~e~ for a~ioa. It was morea by C~Ancil~an Thux~an, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to pass to secOad reaAli~ Ora~nce NS-918. Om roll call vote: NOES: BrOOks; Carls~a; Oriset, Thur~a~ Berrin, ~arkel, McMichael Bo~e The City Attorney stated that he had reconsidered the vote requirement for first reading s~wce the Nay 6 meeting and was of the opinion that a two-thirds vote is required ~ly for the second reading at which ti~e passage or adoption, if lUI~; wonld, occur. PROJECT ~96 (A~I~ 367) c%%~ PROJ~CT C-139 On motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Couacilman Brooks, the City Council ordered filed repor~ of bids received for Project 2~6 (A~FP 367) First Street fro~ Birch Street to Bush Street and Project C-1~9; First Street fr~a Hesperian Street to Baker Street; awarded cuntrect at uuit prices te the iow bid~ler, Mark Construction Company; Inco; a~l re~ecte~ all other bias. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: AB$E~T: Berrin, Brooks; Carl~on; Griset, Thurman; MoMichael Markel Bone A]g~UAL CO]F~ACTS m% °~ On notion of Councilman Oriset, seconded ~'~'~" hy CounciMaan Carlson, Council ordered filed report of bids received; awarded contracts as set out below; a~d rejected all other bids for the following: Spec. 371-110 - HOt Pour Rubherized Mastic Joint Sealer, awarded to F~oco Technical Products, I~c. at unit prices; Spec. 381-102 - Gasoline, awarded to Shell Oil Company.at unit prices for premiuma~d reg~J~r gasoline in 7;000 to 8;000 gallon quantities, a~Ato Atlantic RichfieldCc~pa~v for premiu~gasolt-ein 6OOto gallon qua~tities; ClT~ C~mClL ~ ~y 20, 1~o8 Spec. 631-114 -Ccmpound Water Meters, awarded to Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. at unit prices for 3" meters; to Rockwell Manufacturing Co. at unit prices for 4" meters$ and to Rockwell Manufacturing Co. at unit prices for 6" meters; Spec. 6~1-113 - Domestic Type Water Meters, awarded to Eockwell Manufacturing Co. at unit prices for 5/8" x 3/~" and 3/~" x 1" meters; to Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. at unit prices for 1~' meters; and to Worthington Corp. at unit prices for I 1/2" and 2'~ meters; Spec. 371-107 - Cast Iron Pipe and Cast Iron Fittings, awarded at unit prices to United States Pipe and Foundry Company; Spec. 6B1-112 - Wafer Style Butterfly Valves, awarded at unit prices to Henry Pratt Company for 14", 16'~ and 2~valves, and to B.IoF~ Company for 18" valves; ~Spec. 631-111 - Gate Valves, awarded at unit prices to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company; Spec. 631-110 - Fire Hydrants, awarded at unit prices to Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman Herrin, Markel, McMichael None On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, bid award for Spec. ~71-109, Asbestos Ce~ment Pipe and Cast Iron Fittings for A. C. Pipe, was continued to the Jum~e 3rd Council meeting° ~ePROJECT D-73 On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded STORM DRAIN - 17TH STREET by ~ouncilman Herrin and carried, Counc~.l app:roved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for Project D-73 - Construction of storm drai~r~ in Seventeent~ Street from Main Street t.o Valencia, opening 6/11/68. RES. 68-73 - S.PoS.A.~ ~31 RESC~LUTION 68-73 ADOPTING PRECISE S~F~'i' NORTW~.~ST BLVD. ALIGR14ENT ALId~NNENT FOR NORTHEAST BOULEVARD, B~54EEN SANI'IAGO STREET AND GRAND AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON PRECISE PLAN OF STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 3 i was adopted on motion of Cou~c~[lm~n Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Gr~set, Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None CITY COUNCIL May 20, 1968 RESOLUTION 68-7~ OF TH~ CIT~ OF SANTA TAX D~ED PROPERTY A~A 0Fgr~ING TO PURCHASE A PARCEL OF TAX D~ED PROPERTY (Ta~ Collector Sale 1031~ north of Mcraadea between Standar~ and Minnie) was adopted on motion of Councllm~a Grlset, seco~dea by Councllm~n Herrln. Nerria, Brooks, Carlson, Griset~ Markel~ Thurman~ McMichael None None 6~-75 o_~ ~\ RESOLUTIOn[ 68-75 AOTHORIZING C0~)EN~ATIO~ C~IATION OF AN EASIEST F(~ WAT~ MAIN i~ES ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SA]PtA ANA'S WATER STATION AT MAYWOOD AVE]~JE A~D HITCHEY ~ w~s a~opted on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herria. A~ED: NOES ABSENT Herrin, Brooks~ Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None RE~. 6~-7~ ~ RESOL~TI~ 68-77 ACCEPTING ])z~,,S ~R D~$ ~ ~SH ~ICH 'r~ C~ IS PAY~G A ~SH CONS~TI~ (Joyce~ Rios, ~rales, C~lvtllo, A~eola, 0aster, O~ls~, First Weate~ ~ a ~st, ~ench) ~s a~optea on motion of Co~ci~ C~!son, secom~ed by C~cl~ ~ooks. AYES: NOES A~E~T Herrtn, Brooks, Carlson, Grtset, Markel, Thurman, McMlchael None None a SOL T ON 68-78 ACCE TIN D~="S - ~0 CASH WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Rivera, Irvlne Ind. Complex, Nakamura) was adopted om motion of COuncilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman ~0oks o AYES: Nerrin~ Brooks~ Carlson~ Griset~ Narkel~ Thurman~ McMichael NOES: None ABSENT: "Nome : ~ES. 68-81 RESOLUTION 68-81 ACCEPTING AN ACCEPTI~} DEDICATION OF DEDICATi0N FROM FRED Lo A~D ~ELEN ~IFERA F0~ rm~ EXTENSION OF TOLA~ STREET, NORTH OF KENT AVENUE, WITH NO CASH C~NSIDERATION was adopted on motion of ~ouuctlman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Brooks, AYES A~ENT Nerrin, Brooka, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, Mc~tichael Ho~e None CITT CO~IL ~3 May 20, 1968 RES. 68-79 RESOLUTION 68-79 ACCEPTING A DEED FROM FII~ST STREET D~" LOUISE Mo AND WILLIAM T. REETZ FOR THE WIDENING OF FIRST STREET FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrino AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman, McMichael Markel None RES. 68-82 RESOLUTION 68-82 ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM QUITCLAIM D~ - MOBIL 0IL D~.:~l FROM MOBIL 0IL CORPORATION INVOLVING P~OPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ~'zHST AND BRISTOL STP~mi'S FOR WHICH TRE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted on motion of Councilman Brooks, seccmded by Councilman Herrin. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman, McMichael Markel None FINAL MAP, TRACT 6337 Filed by Long Beach Construction Company, creating 56 lots south of Edinger at Kilson Drive, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agreement authorized, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrinand carried. FINAL MAP, TRACT 6390 Filed by Long Beach Construction Company, creating 37 lots north of Edinger at Kilson Drive, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agreement authorized, on motion of Councilman Griset, seceded by CounciLman Herrin and carried. BOND RE~SE - TRACT 5282 Acting on the Public Works Director's report of completion of improvements in Tract 5282, Nineteenth Street and Santiago Street, bonds were released on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried. PARCEL MAP 550 Filed by I.T.T. Cannon Electric, creating two parcels at south side of Dyer Road, east of Halladay, was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated May l~, 1968, and alley requirement waived, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. PARCEL MAP 552 Filed by Pacific Investments, creating three parcels on south side of Fairhaven, west of Glassell, was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated May 15, 1968, and alley requirement waived, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. CITY COUNCIL 444 May 20, 1968 Councilman Griset disqualified himself on the next item of business and left the Cotmdil Chamber. LIMITED PAP~KING ~h ~\ Council considered the staff report on the request of John Moss for ltm~ted parking on English at 17th Street° On motion of Councilman Nerrin, seconded by Councilman Thurman and carried, Council denied the request and suggested the situation be reviewed again in july. Councilman Griset returned to the council table° FAI~ ~I~IT e'A ~/ ~ayor McMichael reported that the Chamber of Commerce was not interested at this time in p]anning a City exhibit for the Orange County Fair. After some discussion by the City Council as to the best means of putting on a Santa Ana exhibit, it was moved by Councilman B~ooks, seconded by Councilman Griset, that the matter be referred to staff to obtain an estimate by a local company to come up with a good design and repc~t back to Council, with the intention that an allocation will be made for this purpose. On roll call vote: AYE~: A~SE~T: ~;roolr~, Carlson, Griset, Nerrin, Markel, McMichael None SUI~LUS PROP~qTT (L~ ~'~ Council considered Report 6~68 regarding an 85~ square foot parcel at 91~ North Logan. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Thurm~ and carried~ Council declared the property surplus; of value only to the adjacent property owners because of irregular size and shape; and authorized sale by direct negotiation with the adjoining owners. EXCHANGE OF ~OP~I~ OF ~OP~TT~-q ~ ~ C~ OF SA~A A~ A~ CIPR~ VI~ ~OL~G ~OP~ ONCE ~ST S~E OF ~AN S~r, NO~ OF ~ S~ ~S~G ~ A CASH CONS~TION D~ ~ C~ VI~ ~s adopted on motion of Co. clean Griset~ seco~ed by Co~ci~ Carlson. AYES: NOES: A~f: Eerri~, Brooks, Carlson, Griset~ Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None CROSSWALK ~b~ 'z5 The letter from Martin J. Lockuey, Sr., requesting an additional pedestrian crossing on 17th between ~.~mwood and Tustin was referred to staff for report back at the June 3rd meeting, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. Ci~ COUNCIL ~45 May 20, 1968 SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS approved: On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, the following solicitation applications were Santa Aha Unit 131, American Legion Auxiliary, poppy sale, May 24 and 25; VFW Hillview Post 9203, Tustin, poppy sale, May 24 and 25. HIGHWAY 39 FRk~WAY The letter from Concerned Citizens Committee regarding Highway 39 Freeway and Santa Ana River Freeway was ordered filed, on motion of CounciLman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. PUBLIC PROPERTY USE The Application for Special License to Use Public Property of E1 Salvador Pentecostal Church, Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at 4th and French Streets, was approved on motion of Councilma= Griset, seconded by CounciLman Herrin and carried. WILD ANIMALS The letter from Mrs. G. F. Roth requesting re-evaluation of the "Wild Animal Ordinance" was presented. Mrs. Roth was present and explained that she was not asking for repeal of the ordinance, but that it be defined more clearly, that it be held to dangerous animals, and that small wild animals that are tame and are pets should be allowed. Mayor McMichael stated that several hardship cases have been brought to his attention in the past month, and he thought that a better definition should be determined. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, the matter was referred to staff to report back at the June 3rd meeting with a solution to the definition problem of the ordinance. BOWERS ~GSEUM A letter from South Main Improvement Association urging Council to dontinue support of Bowers Museum was ordered filed on motion of Councilman Thurman, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE On motion of Councilman Herrin, APPLICATION seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried, the following Alcoholic Beverage License Application was ordered filed: Joe and Lois's Market, 122 N. Euclid, Off Sale Beer and Wine. CITY COUNCIL 446 May 20, 1968 VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL ~ \'b Decisions ma~e by the Planning Coe~ission U~E PERMIT or Zoning Administrator were affirmed on motion of CounciLman Griset, seconded by C~unci2maan Kerrin amd carried, for the following: VA 68-~1~ Towmsend Co. - construct industrial building addition with less than required off-street parking in M 1 District at 122~ East Warner- APPROVED~ VA 68-~, Watt & ~raft Realty - c~mstruct retail stores on three lots ia 1~ 2 District at 819 E. Chestnut - DmaA~; VA 68-35, Cruz - construct 2 single family dwellings on lot in M 1 District at 1818 W. ~th St. - APFROVED~ VA 68-36, Frost - permit car wash to operate in open without, required doors, om an existing building ia C 2 District at 3521 W o 1st St o - D~; VA 68-98, Rothenberger - move in a secon~ dwelling on lot in R 1 District at 1917 S. Maple - APPROVED~ VA 68-39, Nels~u ~ permit open storage yar~ on property in C 2 and R 2 Districts at 1010 N. HarBor ~lvdo - APPROVED~ VA 68-~, Darcy - eomstruct roam a~dition that encroaches into required rear yard in R 1 D~strict at 1915 W. Trask Ave. - APPROVED~ VA 68-~1, Bermar~.- establish photographic studio in R 3 District at 801 N. French - APPROVED~ VA 68-~2, Samtiago Developmen2 Company - permit a model home site and sales facility for peri~ of ~ yea~s in R 1 District, Tract 6291~ Talbert Ave., west of Main - A~PR~VED; CUP 68-7~ B~rke - permit conversi~ of ~ dwellings to rest home on property in R 2 District at 1001 No Bewley - APPROVED. TRAFFIC ~%~ko Report of control devices removed or installed 4/30/68 - 5/13/68 was ordered filed on motion of Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman B~ooks and carried. ADJ~ There being no further business to come before the City' Conncil~ the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M., on motion of'Councilmam Griset, seconded by Councilman Kerrin and carried° DORIS M. BROWN CLERK OF TEE COUNCIL Assistant CITT C~UNCIL ~7 May 20, 1968