HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-1970MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 20, 1970
An Adjourned Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
was convened at 12:00 Noon, in the City Hall Annex, 500 West Sixth Street,
proper notice and posting having been accomplished, with evidence on file
in the office of the Clerk of the Council. The following Councilmen were
present: Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray villa,
Harry K. Yamamoto and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilman Vernon S. Evans
was absent. Also present were City Manager Carl J. Thornton, Assistant
City Manager Bruce Spragg, Assistant to the City Manager David Tayco,
City Attorney William L. Mock, Assistant Clerk of the Council Maxine Vallery,
James McMahon, and a representative of the Press.
1970-71 BUDGET Mayor Griset explained that the
Council was meeting at this time to
consider certain items in the Budget
which they had not had time to consider in the previous Budget meetings.
Council discussed the City newsletter. Councilman Herrin stated he was
basically opposed to the newsletter in principle; he also felt it was too costly,
and that if Council felt that it should be continued, he thought it could be done
in a much less expensive manner by having it done by City staff. Councilmen
Villa, Yamamoto, Patterson and Mayor Griset felt the newsletter was needed
to disseminate information to the citizens in regard to programs that are
available to them, what's happening in City government, and the citizens'
rights with the City government. Councilman Markel expressed the opinion
that the newsletter was a waste of public funds and he was not in favor of
continuing it.
Councilman Markel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to delete
the City newsletter from the Budget. The motion failed to pass, on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Markel
Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Evans
Council discussed briefly the operation of the Bowers Memorial MuSeum.
The City Attorney's budget was then considered. The Attorney explained his
budget in detail; he also explained that the amount of $4,220 budgeted for
Transportation & Travel included trips that he would be making at the direction
of the City Council. It was felt by the Council that if the City Attorney were
directed by Council to undertake trips regarding Council business, the funds
should come from the City Council's Transportation & Travel fund.
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It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa
and unanimously carried, that the item of Transportation & Travel in
the City Attorney's budget in the amount of $4, 220 be reduced by $2,000,
this amount to be added to the City Council's Transportation & Travel fund.
ADJOURNMENT
At 1:45 1~.M., the Mayor declared
the meeting adjourned.
Maxine B. Vallery nc~i1
Assistant Clerk of the Cou
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 20, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of ]:he
City Hall Annex, 500 West Soxth Street, with the following Councilmen ~yresent:
Wade Fierrin, Vernon S. Evans, J.Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa,
Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Also present were City Manager
Carl J~ Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works
Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Herbert Wieland, and Assistant Clerk of
the Council Maxine B. Vallery.
MINUTES
1970 were approved as submitted.
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded
by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried,
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6,
SPEC. 371-117 The City Council considered the award of
PIPE AND FITTINGS contract for Spec~ 371-117, Asbestos Cement
Pipe and Cast Iron Fittings for Asbestos
Cement Pipe. Representatives from the Johns-Manville Company and from Certain-
Teed Products, also representing Marden-Susco Company, all of whom had submitted
bids on the product, requested that Council consider awarding contract to other than
the low bidder on the pipe, since the low bidder had submitted its bid on foreign made
pipe. Bill Sandlis, Sales Engineer for Voss International Corporation~ the low bidder,
was also present and spoke on behalf of his company's bid.
After discussion, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson,
Council ordered filed report of bids received for Schedule I~ Spec. 371-117, Asbestos
Cement Pipe; awarded contract to the low bidder, Voss International Corporation;
and rejected all other bids, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin) Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa~ Yamarhoto, Griset
None
None
On motion of Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously
carried~ Council ordered filed report of bids received for Schedule II, Spec. 371-117,
Cast Iron Fittings for Asbestos Cement Pipe; awarded contract to the low bidder~
Parkson~ Inc.; and rejected all other bids.
SPEC. 271-105 On motion of Councilman Herrin~ seconded by
ASPHALTIC SLURRY SEAL Councilman Villa and unanimously carried,
Council ordered filed report of bids received
for Spec. 271-105, Asphaltic Slurry Seal (annual requirements); awarded contract to
the low bidder, Ted R. JenkinsLand rejected all other bids.
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SPEC. 371-118 On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE Councilman Evans and unanimously carried,
Council ordered filed report of bids received
for Spec. 371-118, Asphaltic Concrete (annual requirements); awarded contract to
the low bidder, All American Asphalt; and rejected all other bids.
SPEC. 641-192 On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded
LIBRARY CARPETING by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously
carried, Council ordered filed report of bids
received for Spec. 641-192, Carpeting in Main Library; awarded contract to the low
bidder, Apache Flooring; and rejected all other bids.
S~PEC. 641-193 On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS Councilman Patterson, Council ordered filed
report of bids received for Spec. 641-193,
Demolition of Old Community Club House and Shore Patrol Building at 1104 Civic
Center Drive West; aflthorized execution of purchase or_der in the amount of
$1, 995 to the low bidder, E.S. Russell Land Clearing; and rejected all other bids,
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Yaraamoto, Griset
Evans
None
BID CALLS It was moved by Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa, to approve
plans and specifications and authorize
advertising for bids for the following:
PROJECT 7013, Constructinn of New City Hall,
ope. ning September 11.
PROJECT 3019, Emergency Replacement of Sanitary
Sewer in Warner Avenue, Main Street to Rousselle
Street, opening August 14.
The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Markel
None
NEW CITY HALL (Project 7013) Robert Lowrey, of Ramberg and Lowrey,
the architects for the new City Hall, displayed
the final building plans and model of the new
City Hall to the City Council. Mr. Lowrey explained that the original square footage
of 103, 927 feet had been increased to a final area of 108,523 square feet. He reported
that the cost estimate has been revised from the preliminary cost estimate presented
in December, 1969 of $3,728,000 to the final estimate of $4, 191, 467, an increase of
approximately 12% due to the rising constructinn costs during the interim period of
time.
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RECESS At 3:35 P.M., a five minute recess was
declared. The Council reconVened at 3:43 P. M.,
with all Council members present.
AGENDA ORDER Due to the presence of several interested
persons in rhea-audience, Council took Agenda
Item 49, Community Services Project, out
of order and considered at this time.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROJECT
Project.
The City Council considered the communication
dated June 26, 1970 froTM the County Probation
Department regarding the Community Services
Mrs. Margaret C. Grief, of the Orange County Probation Department, explained the
project to the Council stating that the County has committed itself to the project for
a thirty (30) month period.
It was moved by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Patterson~ that the City
Council indicate to the County Probation Department that the City of Santa Ana is
willing to be considered for location for such a project and that th~,.Council will
cooperate in the project to see if it is one that makes a contribution. The motion
was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOE S:
ABSENT:
Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Herrin, Markel
None
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously
carried, the full reading of ordinances and
resolutions, the titles of which appeare(t on th~ public Agenda, was waived.
ORD. NS-1024 ORDINANC]~' NS--i024 AMENDING ~rI E SANTA
MUSEUM BOARD ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND
RE-ENACTING SECTION 2-550 ET SEQ.
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF MUSEUM TRUSTEES was passed to second.re~ading,
on motion c~ Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously
carried.
ORD. NS-1025 - SIGN CODE ORDINANCE NS-1025 AMENDING THE SANTA
ANA MuNIcIPAL CODE BY ADDI~NG TO ARTICLE
IV OF CHAPTER 41 ,THEREOF TO PROVIDE
FOR REGULATION OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, was passed to
second reading, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa.
Councilman Herrin voted "No".
ORD. NS-1026 - A.A. 659 ORDINANCE NS-1026 CHANGING DISTRICT
PLANNING COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT APPLICATION
65~' INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 13-5-10 (EXHIBIT AA 659 A) (West side
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ORD. NS-1026- A.A. 659 (Continued)
of Flower to east side of Birch, from Walnut to Camile Streets) was passed to second
reading, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and
unanimously carried.
RES, 70-4~0~-~¢'TOPICS" FUNDS RESOLUTION 70-60 DECLARING THE ELECTION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA TO
COMBINE "TOPICS" FUNDS AI~P~LRTIONED TO
THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1969-1970 WITH THE APPORTIONMENT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1970-1971 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
RES. 70-61 RESOLUTION 70-61 AUTHORIZING CONDEMN-
CONDEMNATION ATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF FIRST
STREET BETWEEN BAKER AND BIRCH STREETS was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOE S:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Patterson,
Markel
None
Villa,
Yamamoto, Griset
RES. 70-62 - VA 70-28 RESOLUTION 70-62 AFFIRMING THE DECISION
MITZEL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING
A VARIANCE ON VARIANCE APPLICATION 70-28,
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN APPLICABLE CONDITIONS, was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried.
RES. 70-63 - VA 70~23 RESOLUTION 70-63 AFFIRMING THE DECISION
NATIONAL LAND DEVELOP- OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANT-
MENT CO. ING A VARIANCE ON VARIANCE APPLICATION
70-23, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN APPLICABLE
CONDITIONS was adopted, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto and unanimously carried.
RES. 70-64 - VA 70-19 RESOLUTION 70-64 OVERRULING THE
FAIRVIEW PROPERTIES DECISION OF THE pLANNING COMMISSION
AND DENYING A VARIANCE ON VARIANCE
APPLICATION 70-19 FILED BY FAIl'VIEW PROPERTIES was adopted, on motion
of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset
NOES: PIerrin, Markel, Yamamoto
ABSENT: None
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ENCROACHMENTS On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
Council authorized execution of agreement
with Russell C. Wendell and George Davis for encroaching sign at !7.01 N, Flower.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously
carried, Council authorized execution of agreement with Lee E. Struthers and
Arthur E. Jensen for encroaching sign at 302 North Main Street.
PIPELINE LICENSE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Villa and unanimously carried,
Council approved and a~tho~"ized execution
of agreement with Santa Fe Railway Company covering installation of 24-inch storm
drain and 12 -inch water line across their tracks in Lincoln Avenue at its intersection
with proposed Santa Ana Boulevard.
RESIDENT INSPECTION _ -~ On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
SERVICES NEW CITY HALL Councilman Patterson, Council authorized
execution of agreement with James M.
Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Incorporated, for resident inspection services
for the new City Hall, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin,
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto~ Griset
CHANGE ORDER On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried,
Council approved Change Order No. 4 to contract
with B.H. Miller Company, Project 7008, McFadden Branch Li~b~l~ary, increasing in
the amount of $940.82.
TEENAGE JOBS Council considered the letter dated June 16,
1970 from Mrs. Henry Grogan, 407 N. Garnsey,
regarding the matter of business licenses being
required for many positions that teenagers could fill if they didn't have to pay the
business license tax. Mrs. Grogan was present and stated to the Council that she
was the sales representative for a factory that handles handbags, that the firm also
manufactures small articles, thumb tacks on a card with little flowers attached
and small night lights which the teenagers wanted to sell to their friends and
neighbors, that they would not be soliciting door-to-door. ~Th~ ~i~y~ '~na~mr;~xplained
that::as: lcaJg as th~ were notlso%iciting door~lo-(cia~ and,juSt~wished to 8e~llc~these small
items among their friends, no license tax was required in this city.
MULTIPLE UNITS The letter dated July 9, 1970 from Orange ~
BUILDING PERMITS County Apartment House Association requesting
City to take into consideration the vacancy
factor in the City before issuing new permits for multiple units was ordered filed,
on motion of Councilman Patterson~ seconded by Councilman Villa and Unanimously
carried.
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ELECTION CERTIFICATION The Certification from the County Clerk
on the vote cast for the Santa Ana Special
Municipal Election consolidated with the
Primary Election of June 2, 1970 was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by CouncLlman Patterson and unanimously carried.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT After discussing the report from the
DISTRICT Orange County Transit Committee in
relation to the proposed forrmtion of an
Orange County Transit District, it was moved by Councilman Villa, seconded
by Councilman Markel, that the City Council of the City of Santa Arm go on
record as being in favor of and supporting the forma~i~ of an Orange County
Transit District. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
H e r rin
None
RESIGNATION Council accepted with regret the resignation
HUMAN RELATIONS of Ron Karos from the Human Relations
COMMISSION Commission and directed that a letter of
appreciation be sent to him, on motion of
Councilman I-Ierrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried.
AGENDA ORDER On motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded
by Councilman Patterson and unanimously
carried, Council took Agenda Item 51, Zoning -
On-Sale Liquor, out of order and considered at this time.
ZONING, ON-SALE LIQUOR Council considered the Manager's repo~rl
dated June 25, 1970 and the Planning Staff
report dated June, 1970 on zoning approaches
for regulating the location of on-sale liquor establishments,
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, that the City Attorney be requested to draft an ordinance for first
reading on Augusl 3, 1970 thai would prohibit on-sale liquor or beer establishments
within 300 feet of any residentially or agriculturally zoned property within the City
without a use permit. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson,
None
None
Villa,
Yamamoto, Griset
RECESS
At 5:07 P. M., a three ~,nin~te recess was
declared. The Council reconvened at 5:12 P.
with all Council members present.
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE On motion of Councilman I-Ierrin,
APPLICATIONS : seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed the following Alcoholic Beverage License Applications:
Maggie's Drawers, 316 N. Harbor, On Sale Beer,
Person Transfer;
The Local, 219 S. Bristol, New On Sale Beer;
Mexico .~,.ind0 R~sta-rant, 414 N. Harbor, New On
Sale Beer;
Buffums,. 909 N. Main, On Sale General, Person &
Premises Transfer;
Chimes, 4522 Bolsa, New On Sale Beer;
Lorenzo's, 2101 E. Edinger, On Sale General, Person
& Premises Transfer.
TI~FFIC
filed on motion of Councilman Herrin,
unanimously carried.
The report of control devices
removed or installed June 29, 1970
through July 13, 1970 was ordered
seconded by Councilman Evans and
CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Council ordered filed the invitation
PICNIC to the City Employees Association
Annual Picnic, July 25, at Prentice
Park, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto
and unanimously carried. It was stated that all of the Councilmen would attend
if possible,
PARCEL MAP 668 Parcel Map 668, filed by Gulf Oil
Company, creating two (2) M 1 parcels
on the northeast ~orr~r of Trotter
Avenue and Edinger Avenue, was approved subject to conditions in Planning
Director's report dated July 9, 1970, and alley re. quirement was waived, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and
unanimously carried.
PARCEL MAP 669 Parcel Map 669, filed by Bank of
America N,T. & S.A. Trustee,
creating two (2) M 1 parcels located
on the north side of St. Gertrude Place west of Hatha~vay Street, was approved
subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated July 10, 1970, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously
carried.
STORM DRAIN PROGRAM The Manager's report on drainage in the
area west of the Santa Ana River was
ordered filed, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
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ADULT-TYPE BUSINESSES Council discussed the Attorney's report
regarding adult-type businesses, which
suggested that the Municipal Code be
amended to require Conditional Use Permits for adult-type businesses. The City
Attorney was requested to prepare a more explanatory report for Council consider-
ation.
ABORTION CLINIC The City Attorney explained that his
opinion has not changed on the matter
of the abortion clinic being operated
in the City; that the matter is now being tested in the courts as to the validity
of the Penal Code section, with the added factor that a three judge court has
been instituted to hear whether the abortion section amendment is constitutional.
He also stated that a similar statute has been made the subject of a United States
Supreme Court test and suggested that ~ouncil hold the matter in abeyance until
the outcome of these court tests are known.
DEEDS, NO CASH The report of No-Cash Deeds accepted
GRANTEE, CITY by the City Manager, pursuant to
Resolution No. 69-156, from July 2
through July 15, 1970 was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried.
DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin~
GRANTOR, CITY seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried, Council
authorized execution of the following deeds by the Mayor and Clerk:
Various owners, west side of Harbor, north of
Hazard, vehicular access rights.
Various owners, west side of Tustin, north of
Santa Clara, vehicular access rights.
SURPLUS BUILDINGS After considering Surplus Property
SPR 70-14 AND SPR 70-15 Report 70-14 regarding restroom at
Santiago Park, 2535 North Main Street~
Council declared the building surplus and authorized demolition, on motion of
Councilman Patterson,- seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried.
After considering Surplus Property Report 70-15 regarding residence at 1411 West
First Street, Council declared the building surplus and authorized demolition, on
motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto~ on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa~ Yamamoto~ Griset
Markel
None
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SURPLUS EQIJrPMENT & On motion of Councilman Patterson,
MATERIAL seconded by Councilman Villa, Council
declared surplus the ee[ui_pmerlt and
material listed in the Community Center Buildings' Inventory and authorized sale
at auction on July 31, 1970 at 2:30 P.M. Councilman Evans voted "No".
REIMBURSEMENT On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Patterson and unanimously
carried, Council authorized reimbursement
to Ralph D. Mitzel,for street improvements on the east side of Fairview Street, 200 to
700 feet south of First Street for pavement over-thickness on~y, in the amount of
$1, 457.15.
PROPOSED CITY CHARTER The City Manager reported orally ~n the
AMENDMENTS proposed amendments to City Charter
Sections 904_and 1005, recommended by
the Personnel Board. Councilman Markel stated he would like to postpone this until
Council could discuss several amendments which he had proposed. Councilman
Patterson stated that the Council Charter Revision Committee had studied the
Charter thoroughly several months ago and had come to the conclusion that there
was no need for any major changes in the Charter and had only recommended the
one amendment which was passed on the June Primary ballot; he stated that he
would like to resign from the committee as of now. Councilmen Herrin and Evans
concurred with Conncilman Patterson's statement.
It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously
carried, to instruct the City Attorney to place on the November General Election
Ballot proposed amendments to City Charter Sections 904 and 1005, as recommended
by the Personnel Board regarding the number of Personnel Board meetings required
and the residence requirements for job applicants.
Councilman Patterson made a motion, seconded by CounciLman Villa, that the City
Attorney be instruc~ied to place on the November General Election Ballot a proposed
amendment to Charter Section 402 regarding compensation of Council membe=s,
increasing Councilmen's salaries to $400 a month and increasing the Mayor's salary
to $1, 000 a month.
Councilmen ~a~t Markel expressed opposition to the motion. Mayor Griset
stated that he could not vote in favor of increasing his ~wn salary or proposing that
the electorate do it. Councilman Patterson stated that the intent of the motion was
to motivate the average person to run for City Council.
Councilman Patterson, with the consent of the second, Councilman Villa, reworded
the motion as follows: That the City Attorney be instructed to place on the November
General Election Ballot a proposed amendment to Charter Section 402 regarding
compensation of Council members, increasing Councilmen's salaries to $400 a month
and increasing the Mayor's salary to $1, 000 a month, with the provision that it would
not become effective until such time as the present Councilmen's terms are completed.
The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Herrin, Evans, Markel
None
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RECESS At 5:50 P.M., the meeting was recessed
to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was
reconvened with all Council members
present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was delivered
by the Reverend Gerald Bash of the First Christian Church.
Due to a conflict of interest on the following Item, Councilman Evans left the Council
Chambe rs.
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Amendment
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 660 Application 660, filed by Henry A. and
Elvira Holtz, proposing amendment
of Sectional District Map 6-5-9 by prezoning from the A 1 District to the R 2 District
property located at the southeast corner of Grovemont Street and Grand Avenue.
The Planning Director stated that the Plarming Commission had recommended
denial because the General Plan called for low density-development in this area,
and they believe this to be a valid policy and have continued to uphold it in this area.
Dale Heinly, 611 Civic Center Drive West, attorney representing Henry and Elvira
· rloltz and on behalf of the proposed developer of the propertyj spoke in favor of the
Amendment Application. He questioned that there were prior commitments in the
area and stated that there has never been a defined pplicy per se in this area. Mr.
Heinly explained that the units would be duplexes, to be sold, not less than 2200
square feet per unit, approximately one third area coverage of the lots, with iwo
thirds open space in front and rear yards~; that he considered this to be the highest
and best use of the land4 and that this would be a use that would be compatible with
the General Plan.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the amendment application:
Jim Noye, 24~40 N. Grand, who stated this was the only area
in Northeast Santa Ara where homes could be built; that 41
homes in the area would be directly affected by any development
on Old Grand; that the surrounding home owners bought their
homes as R 1; and that the properly was more desirable now for
home development than ever before.
Jerry Kratz, 1420 E. Keegan Way, who stated this was the
fifth meeting the home owners have attended in the past few
months protesting ~mendment applications filed by the Holtz's;
that the area should remain R 1 as master planned; and that a
zone change would overcrowd the schools.
John Leahy, -2640 :N. Linwood, who reiterated some of the
points in his letter of July 17 to the Council opposing the
application.
Mrs. Judith Zand~r, 2611 Linwood, who read aloud a letter
dated July 16 she had filed with the Council and displayed
maps showing the zoning of the surrounding area.
The hearing was closed.
After discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by
Councilman Markel, to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
deny Amendment Application 660. .The motion was adopted on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Markel, Patterson, Yamamoto, Griset
Villa
Evans
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Councilman Evans returned to the Council table.
INTRODUCTION
Eugene Judd.
The City Manager introduced to the
City Council and members of the
audience the City's new Fire Chief,
RECESS
p re sent.
At 8:40 P.M., a five minute recess
was declared. The Council reconvened
at 8:50 P.M., with all Council members
1970-71 BUDGET
ORD. NS-10~-8
Hearing was opened on the proposed
Budget for Santa Ana for the fiscal
year 1970-71.
Mrs~ Florence Leach expressed her opinion that taxes
are increasing out of proportion and voiced her objection
to the proposed utilities tax.
Wes Vanderpol questioned the need for a new City Hall,
expressed opposition to the Analysis Study for Maintenance
Program for the Library, thought the Budget could be pared
down to last year's amount~ and asked how the 5% utilities
tax would be administered.
Mr. Harper questioned the need for the utilities tax.
The hearing was closed.
It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, to approve
the Budget as amended for the fiscal year 1970-71 as presented by the City Manager
and to adopt ORDINANCE NS-t023, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUD-
GET FOR ~THE 'FISCAI~ YEA R COMMENCING JULY 1~ 1970 AND FIXING THE~
LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES-FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS-AND THE FUNCTIONS,
DEPAI~rMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED UNDER SUCH FUNDS, as an emergency
ordinance.
Councilman Markel stated he felt the tax rate of $1.35 was satisfactory; however,
he felt the tax rate should not have been lowered every year as in the 'past, so that
some of the sewer, drainage, and other, problems could have been taken care of.
He also expressed his complete dissatisfaction with the manne~r in which the widening
of Firs%,Street hadbeen handled.
The motion to approve the Budget and adopt ORDINANCE NS-1023 as an emergency
ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamolcy, Griset
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
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Councilman Markel then commented on the List of Unfunded Capital Needs which
had been presented with the Budget. He expressed opposition to adoption of a
utilities tax to provide funds for some of these unfunded projects. He also
expressed his opposition tO planning on Federal funds to share the cost of some
of the unfunded projects (drainage) and stated that at a recent conference he had
attended in Denver, a statement had been made by the First Secretary of the HUD
program that the Federal government is about 20 to 22 months behind in
financing these programs.
It was,moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, that the
City Attorney and City Manager be instructed to prepare for first reading on
August 3rd a Utility Users Tax Ordinance to levy a tax of 5% upon all retail
users of electric, telephone, gas, and water utilities within the City of Santa Aha,
said ordinance to become effective 60 days after final adoption.
The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
NOES: Herrin, Evans, Markel
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, the City
Attorney and City Manager were instructed to prepare for first reading on
August 17th the ordinance required annually to establish the property tax rate of
$1.35 for the fiscal year 1970-71, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Patterson,
NOES: ~/Iarkel
ABSENT: None
Villa,
Yamamoto, Griset
RECESS
present.
At 9:45 P.M., a five minute recess
was declared. The Council recohPened
at 9:50~P. M. ~ ~viih all Council mexnbers
BILLIARD PARLORS Council considered the request of Howard
AND BOWLING ALLEYS Joseph Wood, owner of Woody's Family
Billiards, 3~9 West 5th Street, that the
Municipal Code be amended to allow minors to enter and play billiards and other
amusement games located Within a family billiards parlor that serves beer which
had been referred to the City Attorney on June 1 for recommendation. The City
Attorney stated he could made no recommendation at this time because he had not
had an opportunity to confer wi'th Mr. Wood. Mr. Wood was present and stated
the Municipal Code allows minors to enter bowling alleys thai serve liquor if they are
accompanied by an adult but does not allow minors to ente_r billiard parlors that serves
beer; and he felt the ordinance was unconstitutional. He explained that there was
no legislation in the Code whatsoever in regard to bowling alleys on this subject.
Tom Eldridge, a teenager spoke, stating that every city was looking out for the
welfare of minors and he felt that billiard parlors were good places for young
people to go to have fun.
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The Mayor explained that the City Attorney was to bring back a recommendation
after consulting with Mr. Wood. Councilman Herrin stated his opinion that
bowling alleys and billiard parlors should be treated equally. Mayor Griset
stated he was not in favor of having more lenient rules concerning alcoholic
beverages and their exposure to children. Councilman Patterson felt that
the two businesses should be treated equally.
The City Attorney was directed to come back with a recommendation and
to advise Mr. Wood of _the time it would be presented to Council.
Councilman Villa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson, to
rescind Municipal Code Section 29-9 which prohibits minors from entering
a billiards parlor where alcoholic beverages are served~ which motion failed
adoption on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Yamamoto, Griset
None
Councilman Herrin re, quested more information from the City Attorney regarding
some of the areas where the State may preempt the City.
STREET CLOSING On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa and
unanimously carried, Council granted
the request from Our Lady of Pillar Parish for closing of the 1600 block of West
Sixth Street on July 31, August 1 and/kugust 2, 1970 from 6:30 P.M., to 11:00 P. M.,
during their annual Fiesta.
ADJOURNMENT
adjourned.
At 10:20 P.M., there being no further
business to come before the City Council,
the Mayor declared the meeting
Maxine B. Vallery
Assistant Clerk of the Council
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