HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1969MINUTES OF THE BEGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY .COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA0 CALIFORNIA
September 15, 1969
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P. M. · inthe First Assembly of
God Church, 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen present:
Wade Herrin0 Walter Brooks, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry
M. Patterson, and Ray Villa. Mayor Lorin Griset was absent, but
arrived later in the meeting. Also present were City Manager Carl J.
Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Assistant Director of Public
Works Henry Mohle, Director of Planning Van Stevens, and Clerk of the
Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded
by Councilman Evans and unanimously
carried, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 2, 1969 were approved as submitted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:05 P.M., the City Council adjourned
to Executive Session for approximately
one-half hour to consider appointment to
the Persoralel Board to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Waldo
H~ to the Planning Commission. Mrs. Janice Boer requested the City
Council to consider appointment of a woman to the Personnel Board. The
Council reconvened at 2:45 P.M., with the same Council members present.
SPEC. 641-161 - RESCUE- On motion of Councilman Patterson,
SALVAGE-S~UAD COMBINATION seconded by Councilman Evans and un-
animously carried· award of contract for
Spec. 641-161, Rescue-Salvage-Squad Combination, was held over to the
October 6 Council Meeting.
SPEC. 641 -162 - TRUCKSTERS On motion of Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilman Markel and
unanimously carried, Council ordered
filed report of bids received for Spec. 641-162, Five Trucksters, Three
Wheel Type with Pick Up Beds; awarded contract to the low bidder, George
Patterson, Inc.; and rejected all other bids.
SPEC. 641-16 3 - PORTABLE On motion of Councilman Brooks·
E(~UIPMENT SHELTERS AND seconded by Councilman Patterson and
BULLETIN BOARDS unanimously carried· Council ordered
filed report of bids received for
Spec. 641-163, Ten Portable Equipment Shelters with Bulletin Boards;
awarded contract for the Shelters to the low bidder, Capitol Enterprises,
awarded contract for the Bulletin Boards to the low bidder, Polycraft
Systems; and rejected all ot~ner bids.
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SPEC. 641-164 - On motion of Councilman Brooks,
AIR COMPRESSOR seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried, Council ordered
filed report of bids received for Spec. 641-164, One Air Compressor
125 CFM; awarded contract to the low bidder, Orange Count), Equipment
Company; and rejected all other bids.
SPEC. 641-165 On motion of Councilman Brooks,
STREET SWEEPEH seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried, Council awarded
contract for Spec. 641-165, One Street Sweeper, 1969 Model to Dearth
Machinery Co., the only bidder.
SPEC. 641-166 - The City Council considered award of
OFFSET DUPLICATOR contract for Spec. 641-166, One Offset
Duplicator. Mr. William Pohle and
Herschel Little, of A. B. Dick Company, were present and stated that their
equipment would perform the work required at a savings.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bid~ received for
Spec. 641-166, One Offset Duplicator; awarded the contract to Addresso-
graph-Multigraph Corporation, as the only bidder meeting the specifica-
tions; and rejected all other bids.
PROJECT 5005 - On motion of Councilman Patterson,
TRAFFIC SIGNALS seconded by Councilman Villa, Council
ordered filed report of bids received
for Project 5005, Traffic Signal and Lighting System at Warner and Pacific
and at Edinger and Ritchey; awarded contract to the low bidder, Steiny
and Mitchel, Inc.; and rejected all other bids, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A BSE NT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Vil/a
Markel
Griset
Councilman Markel stated that he was opposed to a traffic signal being
instal/ed at Warner and Pacific.
PROJECT 7009 - On motion of Councilman Patterson,
REILOCATION OF BUILDING seconded by Councilman Markel and
unanimously carried, Council ordered
filed report of bids received for Project 7009, Relocation of 20f x 120f
Building from 922 Lincoln to Corporation Yard; awarded contract to low
bidder, B & Y and Stanton House Movers, Santa Ana; and rejected all
other bids. Previous to the motion the City Manager explained that
there were two identical low bids, and that he would recommend awarding
the contract to the agency that was located in the City of Santa Ana.
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BID CALL On motion of Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried, Council approved
plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for Project 3010 -
Sanitary Sewer in Bristol from Memory Lane to 1, 350 feet north and Project
3014 - Sanitary Sewer in Main Street from Roe Drive to 500 feet north;
opening October 14, 1969.
READING WAIVED
motion of CounciLman Patterson,
ly carried.
The full reading of ordinances and
resolutions, the titles of which appeared
on the public Agenda, was waived, on
seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimous-
ORD. NS-982 - ORDINANCE NS-982 AMENDING THE
HANDBILLS SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 3823 OF PART 2,
CHAPTER 8, ARTICT.~. III THEREOF RELATING TO HANDBILLS was
adopted, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Brooks,
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Villa
Markel, Patterson
Griset
COUNCIL ACTION Councilman Markel requested that in all
correspondence relating to Council
actions on which he voted 'no', the
correspondence show that he voted 'no' on the actions. He stated his belief
that decisions made by the Council are important decisions and should be
recorded; that each Councilman gave much thought to the Agenda; and that
he would like any evidence he had given on any matter on the Agenda to be
shown. Councilman Patterson stated he would object to putting the Staff
to that burden; that it is what the Council does as a body that is legal and
binding. Councilman Brooks agreed with Councilman Patterson. Vice Mayor
Herrin responded that everyone on the Council respected Councilman Markel
and knew that his decisions were made very conscientiously; but that since
all actions and votes of the Council are reflected in the Minutes which are
available to anyone, he felt the proper procedure is being followed.
AGENDA ORDEB At the request of Stanley C. Gould,
Attorney, it was moved by Councilman
Villa, seconded by CounciLman Patterson
and unanimously carried that Agenda Item 34 be held over to the evening
meeting and considered before the first public hearing on the evening Agenda.
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ORD. NS - 98.3 ORDINANCE NS - 983 AMENDING THE
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING PART 2 TO CHAPTER 5,
ARTICLE VI THEREOF TO REQUIRE FUTURE SERVICE CONNECTIONS
ON STRUCTUI~ES TO BE PLACED UNDERGROUND .was passed to second
reading, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel
and unanimously carried.
ORD. NS - 984 - A.A. 648 ORDINANCE NS-984 CHANGING DISTRICT
HOLTZ CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 648 FILED BY
ALBAN HOLTZ AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 18-5-9
(EXHIBIT AA 648) Was passed to second reading, on motion of Council-
man Brooks, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
RES. 69-136 RESOLUTION 69-136 CREATING 24-
PARKING ZONES MINUTE PARKING ZONE WITHIN THE
EXISTING 2-HOUR ZONE (PARKING
DISTRICT B) AND :REVERTING PRSENT 24-MINU'r~: ZONE TO ONE HOUR
(PARKING DISTRICT A) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried.
RES. 69-125 RESOLUTION 69-125 PROCLAIMING
FIRST CITIZEN RICHARD M. NIXON TO BE ORANGE
COUNTYtS FIRST CITIZEN OF THE
CENTURY was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by
Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried.
RES. 69-137 RESOLUTION 69-137 OF THE CITY
BIBLE TRANSLATION DAY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 30,
1969 AS BIBLE TRANSLATION DAY was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously
carried.
RES. 69-138 - AGREEMENTAND RESOLUTION 69-138 ACCEPTING
GRANT OF EASEMENT - AGREEMENT AND GRANT OF EASE-
NO CASH MENT FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING
NO CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted,
on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Evans and un-
animously carried.
RES. 69-139 - RESOLUTION 69-139 ACCEPTING A
DEED, NO CASH DEED FOR WHICH THE CITY IS
PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION
was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman
Patterson and unanimously carried.
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RES. 69-140 - DEED WITH RESOLUTION 69-140 ACCEPTING DEEDS
CASH, FIRST STREET FOR TI-I~ WIDENING OF FIRST STREET
FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH
CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by
Councilmaxt Patterson on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa
Markel
Griset
RES. 69-141 DEED WITH RESOLUTION 69-141 ACCEPTING A DEED
CASH, PARK PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH
CONSIDERATION OF $3??, 575.00 was
adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Evans
and unanimously carried.
Mayor Griset arrived at the Council meeting.
RECESS
present.
At 3:38 P.M., a five minute recess was
declared. The Council reconvened at
3:48 P. M., with all Council members
RES. 69-145 - RESOLUTION 69-145 OF THE CITY
WATER QUALITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
REQUESTING THE SANTA ANA RIVER
BASIN REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD TO ESTABLISH
AND ENFORCE HIGH STANDARDS OF QUALITY FOR WATER IN THE
SANTA ANA RIVER was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried.
SANITATION DISTRICT Execution of Agreement with Sanitation
AGREEMENT District No. 7 for the construction of
sub-trunk sewer east of Bristol between
Sunflower and MacArthur was authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans and unapimously carried.
LIBRARY AND FIRE Execution of Agreement was authorized
STATION AGREEMENT with James M. Montgomery, Consulting
Engineers, Inc., for construction in-
spection services for McFadden Branch Library and Fire Station No. 10, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried.
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RES. 69-146 - RESOLUTION 69-146 AUTHORIZING THE
EXCHANGE OF EASEMENTS EXCHANGE OF EASEMENTS BETWEEN
THE CITY AND LESTER AND VIVIAN
ELBERT, ET AL., W/-IICH INVOLVES PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
MCFADDEN AVENUE, WEST OF SULLIVAN, RESULTING IN NO CASH
CONSIDERATION was adopted on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded
by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried.
STOP SIGN REQUEST A letter from Charles H. Caudill, Manager,
The Travelers Insurance Company, re-
questing that the City place stop signs on
Bush at Tenth Street was referred to the Staff for a recommendation, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously
carried.
VARIANCE AND It was moved by Councilman Herrino
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried, to adopt the findings
of fact, conclusions and decisions of the Planning Commission or Zoning
Administrator as actions of the City Council on the following:
VA 69-52, SADDLEBACK DODGE - construct a 45' high pole
sign adjacent to the Newport Freeway at 1401 North Tustin in
the A 1 District - APPROVED;
VA 69-55, AMERICAN WEST NURSING - waive the required
yard setbacks for an 11-story office building and parking
structure in the P and R 3 H Districts at 1524-1602 North
Broadway - APPROVED;
VA 69-66, MUSICIANS' ASSOCIATION - construct two :story
office addition to a union building and waive the required off-
street parking in the C 1 District at 2050 South Main Street -
APPROVED;
VA 69-67, BUFFUMS - expand an existing offstreet parking
lot in the R 3 District at 215 East 9th Street - APPROVED;
VA 69-68, REPUBLIC VAN & STORAGE - construct a 35'
high roof sign on an existing warehouse in the R 2 District at
ll30':East 17th Street - APPROVED;
VA 69-69, LYON - construct an 80 unit garden apartment
complex in the C 2 and C 4 Districts at 1400 West Warner -
APPROVED;
CUP 69-11, LATTER DAY SAINTS CHURCH - construct
a classroom-gymnasium building and enlarge the off-
street parking area on property in the R 1 District with
an existing church at 501 South Halladay - APPROVED.
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VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS (continued)
It was moved by Councilman Markel. seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried, to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions and
decisions of the Planning CO-~rnission or Zoning Administrator as action
of the City Council on the following:
VA 69-65, BOWERS - permit six dwelling units on two conti~uous
lots in the R 1 District at 5025 West Fifth. Street - APPROVED.
TRAFFIC Report of control devices removed or
installed August 27, 1969 - September
5. 1969 was ordered filed, on motion
of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously
carried.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman Herrin,
LICENSE APPLICATIONS seconded by Councilman Markel and
unanimously carried, the following
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were ordered filed:
Nitty Gritty, 1521 North Harper, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer;
Domenico's Pizza, 2323 West 1st Street, On Sale Beer and Wine,
Person Transfer;
The Digger, 2132 South Main, On Sale Beer. Person Transfer;
7 - 11, #482-018. 1425. West Warner, Off Sale Beer and Wine,
Person Transfer.
TENTATIVE TRACT 7018 Tentative Tract Map 7018, filed by
Jack J. Rimel, creating 14 M 1 lots
between Ritchey and Lyon Streets.
665 feet north of Edinger, was approved subject to conditions in Planning
Director's report dated September 10, 1969, and alley requirement was
waived, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks
and unanimously carried.
PARKING METERS - Council considered, the Staff report on
BROADWAY the petition from business owners in
the area, requesting removal of
parking meters on Broadway between First and Fourth Streets. The
following persons spoke in favor of removal of the meters: Palmer
Gillette. owner of Gillette~s Cafeteria; Mr. Greenberg. of Green's
Furniture; and Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell; all expressing the opinion
that the businesses on the side streets of downtown should be ~iven the
same consideration as the businesses on Fourth Street, where the meters
have been removed on a six months' trial basis.
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PARKING METERS -
BROADWAY (Continued)
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Brooks, the
matter was tabled until a determination and recommendation has been
made on the removal of the parking meters on Fourth Street, on.the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin,
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: None
Brooks, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset
ORANGE FREEWAY (ROUTE 57). On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Brooks and
unanimously carried, Council
authorized appointment of a City Advisory Committee, the nucleus of
which will be the present Mayorts Freeway Committee, in connection
with the route studies for the Orange Freeway and authorized the
State to furnish a private consultant to act as a liaison between the
State and the community.
SURPLUS BUILDING - After Considering Surplus Property
SPR 26-69 Report 26-69 regarding residence
at 1407 West First Street, Council
declared the building surplus and authorized demolition, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOE S:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset
Markel
None
SURPLUS LAND - After considering Surplus Property
SPR 27 -69 Report 27-69, regarding a 1, 063
sq. ft. parcel at northwest corner of
First and Sycamore Streets ( '102 North Sycamore Street), the City
Council declared the parcel surplus, of nuisance value to other than
an adjacent oWner.because of size and shape, and authorized a negotiated
sale to adjacent owner, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by
Councilman Patterson on the following roll call vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset
Markel
None
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SURPLUS LAND -
SPR 27-69 (~ontinued~
RESOLUTION 64-142'AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED FOR
THE .SAT.I~. OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR A CASH CONSIDERATION OF
$6, 643.75 (~unders) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded
by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset
Markel
None
Due to a conflict of interest on the following item, Councilman Evans left
the Council Chambers.
FINAL MAP, Final Tract Map 7058, filed by Santiago
TRACT 7058 Development Company, creating 97 lots
at Woodland Street, Garnsey Street,
Ross Street, Parton Street, ColumbineAvenue, Bell Av~nu~ and Al. pineAvenue
approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision
agreement authorized, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by
Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried.
Councilman Evans returned to the Council table~
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICA- On motion of Councilman Herrin,
TIONS seconded by Councilman Brooks
and unanimously carried, Council
approved and authorized Classification Specifications for the positions
of A'ssistant Engineer and Associate Engineer.
TOPLESS ENTERTAINMENT On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Brooks
and unanimously carried~ the City
Attorney was directed to review the field of topless entertainment to
see what steps can be taken at the local level to prohibit this type of
entertainment.
STATE BAR CONVENTION The City Attorney reported on his
attendance at the State Bar Convention
held the preceding Week in S~n Fran-
cisco and thanked the City Council for ~iving hir~ the opportunity of
attending.
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HUM-AN RELATIONS Councilman Patterson stated .that the
FORMATION COMMITTEE next meeting of the Human Relations
Fo~-~ation Committee would be held
Thursday, September 18, 1969, ?:30 P.'M.', at Fremont School, 8th and
Rlatt Streets, and he particularly requested all Council members :to be
present and asked the press to give coverage.
RECESS At 4:57 P.M., the meeting was recessed
to 7:30 P.M., at which:timeit was
reconvened with all the Council members
present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was
delivered by the Reverend Fred Morse of the Calvary Church of Santa Ana.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Lorin Griset presented a framed
RES. 69-137 copy of iRESOLUTION 69-137 OF THE
BIBLE TRANSLATION DAY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 30,
1969, AS BIBLE TRANSLATION DAY to Kenneth Waters, Treasurer of the
WYcliffe Bible Translators and introduced officers and members of Wycliffe
Bible Translators present at the Council meeting.
CENTENNIAL COINS Mayor Griset introduced Frank Benjamin,
of the Centennial Committee, who, in
turn, introduced Miss Tina Perez, Fiesta
Queen, who presented the first Centennial coins of the City of Santa Ana: to the
members of the City Council for presentation to the various service clubs and
groups participating in the Santa Ana Centennial Celebration.
AMBULANCE SERVICE The City Council considered the request
from Stanley C. Gould, Attorney for
Morgan Ambulance Service, that the
hearings held on September 2, 1969, on Applications .for Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity for Schaefer' s Ambulance Service and
Southland Ambulance Service be set for rehearing, held over to .the evening
session from.the afternoon Agenda.
Mr. Gould presented a copy of a letter from the Newport Beach Police
Department regarding the City of Newport Beach amublance ordinance
which they passed on September 3. The letter was ordered filed, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and
carried.
Mr. Gould stated that his request was based on (1) his :inability to represent
his client at the public hearing on September 2, due to a misunderstanding of
the location of the Council meeting and an incorrect date on the Agenda
page listing the item; (2) his belief that the Council had not heard
testimony necessary to the findings required by the ordinance, i. e.,
that public necessity and convenience required additional ~,mbulance service;
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AMBULANCE SERVICE (continued)
(3) the fact that'Southland Ambulance Service did not have a local (City)
business address; (4) the fact that the City was presently served by
Schaefer Ambulance (2 ambulances); Morgan Ambulance (4 ~mbulances)
and Wind Ambulance (4 ambulances); and (5) his opinion that certificates
should have been withheld until the ordinance had been reviewed and
amended to conform to current standards.
Councilman Patterson stated that the Council's decision was based on
the existing ordinance. Councilman Brooks stated that in his opimon
a legal hearing had been hetd and pointed out that representatives for
Morgan Ambulance had spoken in favor of granting the additional permits to
Schaefer's Ambulance during the public hearing on September 2. Mayor
Griset stated that prdper notice of the hearings had been given.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and
unanimously carried, Mr. Gould's request for rehearings for Schaefe~'s
Ambulance Service and Southland Ambulance Service was denied.
PUBLIC HEAHING
OERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
- CAKE CONVALESCENT
AMBULANCE SERVICE
The hearing was opened on the
application filed by Care
Convaiescent Ambulance Service,
Stanton, for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity
to operate one ambulance in the
City~. continued from the September 2 Council meeting.
Attprney Jerome G. Colton, 11051 Bixler Circle, Garden Grove,
representing the applicant, described the type of service Care
Ambulance perforated as exclusively "convalescent"; i. e., transporting
someone who was ill or infirm from his residence to his doctor,
hospital or convaiescent hospital and vice versa. He stated that the
ambulance was not equipped with red light or siren; that the business had
been in operation approximately five months and during that time there
had been an increase in coils from 67 during the first month to 105
durhug the month of August, which might indicate that the service was
not.only needed and necessary but that it had been performed in an
aoceptable manner. In support of the quality of service, Mr. Colton
filed declarations from various doctors and nurses. He also displayed
pictures of the eqmpment used.
He further stated that the firm had been issued a license by Orange
County for the proposed service; that the owners and operators of
the company were well qualified and experienced; and that the company
only wished to be in a position to render service to requests
originating in Santa Ana; that under prevailing conditions it may
transport an individual from another city into a Santa Ana facility
but was prevented by the Municipal Code from returning the
individual to his original point of departure.
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PUBLIC HEARING
(continued)
The following persons spoke in opposition tO the application:
Attorney Stanley C. Gould, representing Morgan Ambulance,
who stated that the ordinance
purports to regulate a business
within the city and Care Convalescent does not have a business
location within the city l~,~ts; that the reason for City control
of ambulances is to fulfill an obligation to the people for
emergencies~, that C~re ConvaleScent Ambulance does nor
wish to'run'the risk of mbnetar~loss involved in emergency
calls and is only concerned in sharing what amounts to ?0
percent of the present ambulance operators' income which
is derived from the services'Care' proposes to offer; and
that no public necessity has been shown for this additional
service.
Mr. Bright Morgan, of Morgan Ambulance, who stated that
his company takes care of emergency
as well as convalescent calls; that ?0
percent of the calls are in the latter category; that his
ambulances are equipped for any emergency and strictly
"convalescent" ambulances can't do the same job.
Mr.. Carlos Paladini, representing Schaefer Ambulance
Service, who stated that he objected
~ to granting the application because it would
take the "cream of the crop" ~way from the present services;
that a California Highway Patrol representative had informed
him that afternoon that Care Ambulance had not been licensed
by the State; that in the interests of safety, the type of
ambulance proposed should not be used since there was no way
of getting through traffic in an emergency situation.
REBUTTAL:
Mr. Jerome Colton, stated that in his opinion the local address
reference pertained to emergency service
ambulances; that the location of a con-
valescent service ambulance would not affect a prospective
customer; that license requirements made by the State were
applicable where there were no local rules to govern; and
that if a state license were a requirement, it would not have
been possible to be licensed by the County.
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PUBLIC HEARING
(continued)
After further discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Brooks
seconded by Councilman Evans, that since the hearing had not produc.ed
sufficient evidence for a finding of public convenience and necessity,
the Application 'be denied. The motion was adopted on the following
roll call vote:
AYEs:
NOES:
ABSENT~
BrookS, Evans, Markel, Patterson
Herrin, Villa, Griset
None
RECOGNITION Mayor Griset announced receipt of a
telegram from the Institute of Traffic
Engineers, informing the Council
that the Assistant Director of Public Works, R. Henry Mohle, was recently
elected President of the Western Section of the Institute of Traffic Engineers
(WITE), a distinct honor for Mr. Mohle and for the City of Santa Ans.
RECESS
members present.
At 9:1 3 P. M. · a five minute recess
was declared. The Council recon-
vened at 9:24 P. M., with all Council
APPEAL 224 ' VA 69-56 Hearing was opened on Appeal No.
ROHRS INVESTMENT CO. 224, filed by Rohrs Investment
Company, appealing Condition 2
in Planning CommisSion's approval of Variance Application 69-56 (that
no addi~i~onal freestanding sign be permitted on the propertY for the
proposed restaurant), to modify plans and conditions of an approved
shopping center bY permitting a restaurant and an additional 35' high pole
sign a%~ 1241 East 17th Street in the C 4 District.
Speaking in favor of the appeal was Douglas Warren, Attorney for Bob's
Big Boy, Inc., Glendale, explaining that Bob's Big Boy Restaurants
are traditionally free standing buildings and they felt that they needed
separate sign identity; that the sign they are proposing is approximately
180 square feet With two panels; that there was not sufficient room on
the existing pylon sign for them; that they had moved their building
further to the west which would increase the distance between the existing
sign and their proposed sign to 160 feet; that their proposed restaurant is a
low slung Spanish hacienda type architecture with tile roof which would
not permit a wall or fin sign; and that applicant felt this would result in a
better shopping center improvement for the City.
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APPEAL 224-VA 69-56
(continued)
No one spoke in opposition to the appeal.
The Planning Director explained that denial of the freestanding sign by the
Planning Commission was unanimous after two Planning Commission
hearings. He statedihat when the shopping center was originally proposed
by Hartfield-Zody's and approved by the Planning Commission, it was
determined that applicant would construct a sign large enough io represent
the number of tenants in the center; that there is a place on that sign for
"Bob's" considerably larger than the original sign proposed to specifically
accommodate "Bob's"; that it is difficult to place any confidence in Hart-
field-Zody!s representations, particularly in view of the receipt of a similar
variance application from another tenant in the center; that East 17th
Street is unique in regard to signs; that with the exception of two, they have
been kept in good scale in terms of size of buildings, and that the more
recent buildings constructed on East 17th have cooperated to minimize
the number of signs, which was clearly pointed out to Hartfield-Zody's
before they constructed the project; and that for these reasons he
recommended upholding the Planning Commission decision.
The hearing was closed.
After discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilman Herrin, to uphold the action of the Planning
Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
granting Variance Application 69-56 subject to conditions in Planning
Commission's Finding of Fact dated August 25, 1969, except that
Condition 2 is deleted and a sign shall be permitted not to exceed 180
square feet per face~ maximum of § feet projection, and maximum of
35 feet in height. The motion was adopted on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset
Evans
None
RES. 69-118 - EMPLOYEES; RESOLUTION 69-118 ENLARGING
RESIDENCE BOUNDARIES AND RE-ESTABLISHING AN AREA
IN WHICH SANTA ANA CITY EM-
PLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THEIR RESIDENCE was
adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman
Villa, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset
Brooks, Markel
None
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SIGNAL REQUEST A letter from James E. Neal,
City Manager of the City of
Fountain Valley, requesting
installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Edinger and Newhope,
was referred to Staff for report and recommendation, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously
carried.
BOND RELEASE On motion of Councilman Markel,
seconded by Councilman Herrin and
unanimously carriedl Council authorized
release of street improvement bond for Variance Application 1329 (required
in lieu of street improvements on north side of Memory Lane between
Bristol and Flower, per agreement dated August 1, 1960).
SALARIES Council considered the City Manager's
RES. 69-143 report regarding salary increases.
RES. 69-144 The City Manager explained the report
and urged Council to act favorably on the
resolution which would affect the employees' salaries. Mayor Griset ex-
pressed appreciation for the responsibility shown by the employees in their
handling of this negotiation and also expressed satisfaction for the type of
City service rendered in this City by the City employees, stating the
employees and management have faced realistically the higher cost of living
which we are experiencing. Councilman Markel stated that for several
years, he had requested the City Manager to employ a firm to prepare a
cost analysis of labor and living costs in general instead of a statistical
comparison of similar positions in a given number of similar cities; and
that an increase should relate to the cost of living; i. e., a 5 percent cost
of living increase would warrant a 5 percent wage increase; and that he
could not go along with the recommendation as presented by the City
Manager. Councilman Patterson explained that the exhibits with the
Manager's report contained private industry surveys and consumer price
index increases; and that you have to pay what the market is paying.
It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa,
to adopt RESOLUTION 69-143 AMENDING SECTIONS '2, 3, 'AND 3~ 1
OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281. Councilman Villa remarked that the
consumer's average increase sets out 12%, that our average increase
would be 7.2%, and he was of the opinion that we have to pay for
services rendered. Councilman Herrin stated he felt that the City had
a very fine group of employees, however, he felt a responsibility to the
taxpayers and he would have to oppose the increase. RESOLUTION 69-
143 was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Vilia, Griset
Herrin, Markel
None
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SALARIES
(continued)
RESOLUTION 69-144 FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF
· THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset
NOES: Herrin, Markel
ABSENT: None
David Brandt, 2422 South Rita Way and Annette Stephens, 2101 West
Hall, objected to the adoption of the salary resolutions and asked
questions regarding a breakdown of the percentages of the increases,
how the figures were arrived at, and how the City Manager was
evaluated by the Council, which questions were answered by the
Manager and the Council. Jim Hagge, President of the Santa Ana City
Employees Association, spoke on behalf of the City employees and the
City Manager. Mayor Griset again commended the employees and the
Staff for the job they are doing. Jim McMahon of Pacific Telephone~,
commended the City Council, the Staff and the employees for the
service they render and the operation of the City as a whole.
LICENSE FEE The request from Floyd K. Porter,
WAIVER REQUEST for waiver of license fees for
soliciting because of his blindness
was denied in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, 'seconded by Councilman Brooks,
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A BSE NT:
Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset
None
None
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried, the
following Solicitation Applications were approved:
Leukemia Society of America, Inc., Annual fund
raising drive, November and December, 1969;
Orange County Heart Association, Annual drive,
month of February, 1970; and
the Application of Santa Ana-Tustin Community Chest for its
annual drive from September 17 - December 17, 1969 was
approved for a 60 day period of their choice.
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O~[IT[~f~'IM HA~I[JO~H [~HT ~iO 2[~T[J~IM
t~ IP~MO~ LI A 2) . A ~ A A %,I A8 '~ O YT I l)
BILLIARDS The application of Frank A. Sul~v~ for
..... ~iili~'rds business at 1230 South Main
Street was app~ved in accordance with
the recommendation of the City Manager, on motion of CounCilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilm~ Villa and u~mously carried.
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Brooks and unanimously
carried, Council approved the Application
for Special License for Public Property Use of the Combined Veterans
Organizations of Orange County for their 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade,
Sunday, November 9, 1969
REIMBURSEMENT On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Brooks and unanimously
carried, Council authorized reimburse-
ment tO Charles Cohen in the amount of $1, 981.70 for street improvements
on the west side of Grand Avenue and north of 14th Street.
COUNCILMAN ABSENCE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Patterson and unanimously
carried, Councilman Walter Brooks was
granted permission to be absent from the Council meeting of October 6, 1969.
ADJOURNMENT
on motion of Councilman Herrin,
carried.
At 10:55 P.M., there beingno further
business to come before the City
Council, the meeting was adjourned
seconded by Councilman Villa and
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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