HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 19, 1971
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M.~ in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall Annexj 530 North Ross Street, with the following Councilmen present:
Wade Herrin, Jo Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa, Harry K.
Yamamoto, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilman Evans arrived at 2:15 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Carl J. Thornton, City Attorney James A.
Withers, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning
Herbert Wieland, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of July 6, 1971, and Adjourned
Regular Meetings of July 1 and
July 7, 1971, were approved as submitted~ on motion of Councilman I-Ierrin,
~econded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
PROJECT 5011 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
TRAFFIC SIGNAL seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
INTERCONNECT SYSTEMS and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids
received for Project 5011, to construct traffic signal interconnect systems on
Fifth Street from Broadway to French Street and to French and Fourth Streets;
on Fairview Street from Fifth Street to Civic Center Drive West; install
pedestrian signal heads at Third Street and Broadway~ Bristol Street and
Warner Avenue and at Seventeenth Street and Broadway; awarded contract to
the low bidder, Steiny and Company, Inc., Los Angeles; and rejected all other
bids.
SPEC. 271-106 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
SLURRY SEAL seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for Specification 271~106, Slurry Seal,
annual requirernents, 1971-72; awarded contract to the low bidder, Ted R.
Jenkins, Long Beach; and rejected all other bids.
SPEC. 371-121 On motion of Councilman Herrin~
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for Specification 371-121, Asphaltic Concrete,
annual requirements 1971-72; awarded contract to low bidder, Industrial Asphalt,
Inc., Santa Ana; and rejected all other bids.
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BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids on the
following:
PARKING CONCESSION AT MUNICIPAL STADIUM; opening
date August 11, 1971.
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, the full
reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the
public Agenda, was waived.
ORD. NS-1087 ORDINANCE NS-1087 AMENDING
SPECIFIC PLAN STREET THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
ALIGNMENT #42 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 41-744
RELATING TO SPECIFIC PLANS
FOR STREET ALIGNMENT was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Patterson, Villa, Griset,
Markel
Evans
Yamamoto
ORD. NS-1088 ORDINANCE NS-1088 AMENDING
OVERTIME PARKING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
36-27 THEREOF PERTAINING TO OVERTIME PARKING was passed to second
reading, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Villa,
and carried on a 5-1 vote. Councilman Markel voted NO, stating that he believes
a $3.00 fine for overtime parking is excessive and will discourage development
of the downtown area where the City is attempting to stimulate business.
ORD. NS-1090 ORDINANCE NS-1090 PREZONING
A.A. #684 AND ESTABLISHING DISTRICT
HILBERT M. MUELLER CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT
APPLICATION 684 FILED BY
HILBERT M. MUELLER AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 5-5-9
(EXHIBIT AA 684 A) was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman
Markel, seconded by Councilman Patterson, and unanimously carried.
RES. 71-68 RESOLUTION 71-68 DECLARING
JOANA AND GRAND THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
SOUTHEAST ANNEXATION DESIGNATED "JOANA AND GRAND
SOUTHEAST ANNEXATION" TO
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted~ on motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
CITY COUNCIL -244- July 19, 1971
AGREEMENT Agreement extending for a five-
SOIL AND MATERIAL year period the current agreement
CONTROL TESTS between the City of Santa Ana and
the County of Orange for soil and
material control tests was approved and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk
authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel;
and unanimously carried.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City of
ARROW TIRE COMPANY Santa Ana and Lowell Carter dba
Arrow Tire Company for
encroaching sign at 603 West 17th Street was approved and its execution by the
Mayor and Clerk authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried.
Councilman Evans arrived at 2:15 P. M.
TRAFFIC The report of control devices
removed or installed from June
29 through July 13, 1971, inclusive,
was received and ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE IT was moved by Councilman
APPLICATIONS Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Evans, and carried on a 6 - 1
vote, Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, to receive and file the following
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications:
THE SIDE DOOR, 1215-A Eo Pomona, On Sale Beer~ Person
Transfer;
SILVER DOLLAR, 2132 S. Main, On Sale Beer, Original;
SOUTH MAIN BOTTLE SHOP, 2034 So Main, Off Sale Beer
& Wine, Original;
TRADE WINDS, 212 E. Fourth, New On Sale Beer, Original;
WAJEEH MUGHRABI, 1432 W. Fourth, Off Sale Beer & Wine,
Person Transfer~
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS The following Solicitation
Applications were approved
on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried:
LIONS CLUB OF SANTA ANA~ P.O. Box 1401, to sell small
white canes on the street to raise funds for sight conservation
program, on September 10, 1971.
CITY COUNCIL =245- July 19, 1971
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS ~ (Continued)
THE FELLOWSHIP-SANTA ANA, 1103 Third Street, person
to person solicitation for community services, July 19 through
September 17, 1971.
VARIANCES AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
seconded by Councilman Villa,
The following applications were
received and ordered filed, on
motion of Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried:
EXTl-7, DR. GEORGE GEORGIEFF - To allow a 6' high
fence in the front setback area in the R 1 District at 2335
North Park Boulevard; APPROVED.
VA 71731, ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION - To
waive a portion of the required yard setbacks for an eight story
office building in the CD District and to permit tandem parking
and waive a portion of the front yard setbacks for off street parking
in the P District at 555 Civic Center Drive West; APPROVED.
CUP 71-16, SAWS, INC., DBA BONANZA SIRLOIN PIT - To
permit on sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant within
300' of residentially-zoned property in the C 1 and tR 1 Districts
at 1120 W. 17th Street; APPROVED.
POOL PARLOR APPLICATION Request of Robert B. and
Doris Harrington for a permit
to operate a pool parlor in
conjunction with the Honey Bee Beer' Bar located at 1411 East First Street
was approved on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman
Herrin, and carried on a 6 - 1 vote, Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
There was discussion concerning the proper procedure for hearings in
connection with Pool Parlor applications, and the City Attorney stated that
he would present an Ordinance at the next regular meeting, August 2, 1971,
on Uniform Appeal Procedure. In view of the discussion, Councilman
Yamam'oto reqnested reconsideration of Mr. Harrington's application.
Councilman Markel's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to reconsider
the item failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Markel, Villa~ Yamamoto
Evans, Herrin, Griset, Patterson
None
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PUBLIC PROPERTY USE On motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, the
following application for Special License to Use Public Property was approved:
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR CHUtRCH, 1622 West Sixth
Street, fiesta from 7:00 P.M., to lh00 P.M., August §, 7,
and 8, 1971.
Mrs. Turnbaugh of Our Lady of the Pillar Church was present and requested
waiver of the $300 deposit. Councilman Villa's motion to waive the fee failed
for lack of a second. Staff was requested to investigate and justify the amount
of the deposit required with Street Closure applic'ations.
CALIFORNIA FREEWAY AND Report of Division of Highways
EXPRESSWAY SYSTEM and notification of public hearings
to be held on connection with
recommendations for additions or deletions from the Freeway and Expressway
System or the State Highway System, was received and ordered filed on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried.
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin, and
unanimously carried, Staff was requested to notify the Council in advance of
any scheduled hearing in connection with California Freeway and Expressway
System or the State Highway System involving the City of Santa Ana.
CLAIM FOR PERSONAL Application for permission to
INJURIES present late claim on behalf
of William Bledsoe was denied,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried.
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS Report of Completion of Improvements,
TRACT 6855 Tract 6855, Flower Street at
Keller AVenue, was approved~ and
release of performance, monument, labor and material bonds was authorized
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans~ and unanimously
carried.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN On motion of Councilman Patterson,
NORTH SANTA ANA seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried, report
of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce concerning street improvements in
North Santa Ana was received and ordered filed.
CITY COUNCIL -247- July 19, 1971
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN NORTH SANTA ANA - (Continued)
Mr. Martin Scott, Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation and Air,
Chamber of Commerce, spoke, reviewing the position of the Chamber in
its recommendations regarding street improvements in North Santa Aha.
The following persons also spoke in favor of street improvements and
underground utilities in this area:
Mr. Walter W. Westpheling, Manager, Bekins Moving
& Storage, 2510 N. Main Street
Mr. David Sauers, Vice President, Draper & Kramer of
California
Mr. Jack McCarley, Assistant General Manager, Bullock's
2800 N. Main Street
Mr. Stephen Barnard, Vice President, Coldwell, Banker &
Co., 2333 N. Broadway
Mr. JamesE. Tweedt
Mr. Scott read a letter from Don Christeson, President, Chamber of Commerce,
concerning this matter; and informed the Council that a group known as the
"Committee for North Main Street Improvement" has been organized
informally to study the area from the Santa Ana Freeway underpass north to
the City boundary, west to the Garden Grove Freeway, and east to Town and
Country. They will also urge property owners to deed the necessary frontage
for the rights of way without cost. Mr. McCarley also presented a letter from
Bullock's, stating their position in favor of the improvements.
Mr. Jerry Blower of Blower Brothers Mortuary, 2525 N. Main Street, stated
that they are in favor of improving North Main Street and undergrounding
utilities, but will object to the extension of Bush Street thrdugh their property.
RECESS
members present.
At 3:05 P.M., aten-minute recess
was called. The meeting reconvened
at 3:15 P.M., with all Council
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS Reports of Completion of
TRACT 6630 - TRACT 7150 Improvements, Tract 6630, Grand
Avenue at Wilshire Avenue, and
Tract 7150, Towner Street and Carol Avenue, were approved, and release of
performance, monument, labor and material bonds was authorized, on motion
of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried.
FINAL MAP~ TRACT 7362
to approve Final Map, Tract 7362.
It was moved by Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Markel, and unanimously carried,
CITY COUNCIL -248 - July 19, 1971
RELOCATION OF ELECTRICAL On motion of Councilman Herrin,
FACILITIES seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved the expenditure of Gas Tax Funds in lhe amount of $26,672.55 for
the relocation of electric utility facilities in Flower Street between Sunflower
Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard, and a molion of intention to act favorably
upon a Joint Use Agreement to be brought before them in the near fulure following
its acceptance by the City Attorney and the City staff, said agreement being
for the establishment for the new easement rights for the Southern California
Edison Company within the right of way of Flower Street ~et~veen MacArthur
Boulevard and Sunflower Avenue.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES On motion of Councilman Villa,
DISTRICT seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved the schedule of expenditures for undergrounding projects through the
fiscal year 1976-77 as submitted by the Department of Public Works, and
approved the request in Henry T. Segerstrom's letter dated February 8, 1971
for an underground utility district on Sycamore between 8th and Washington
for the 1973-74 fiscal year.
DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin,
GRANTEE, CITY seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed the report of No Cash Deeds accepted by the City Manager,
pursuant to Resolution No. 69-156, from June 30 through July 13, 1971, inclusive.
PACIFIC OUTDOOR Mr. Herbert A. Moss, Attorney,
ADVERTISING BILLBOARD 1580 Eo Edinger, requested that
the Pacific Outdoor Advertising
billboard on Edinger near the Newport Freeway be removed as non-conforming.
Mr. Jay Kingery, Pacific Outdoor Advertising, 1740 Narva Street, Los
Angeles, stated that it was necessary to relocate the billboard, since one pole
was located on the property line between the Erickson property and the Emison
property; thai at the time of relocation, all new material was used in the sign
in order to improve its appearance, After discussion, Council declared the
billboard to be a new sign and ordered it removed as non-conforming, on
motion of Councilman Patterson., seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Evans, Herrin, Griset~ Yamamoto
Villa, Markel
None
CITY COUNCIL -249- July 19, 1971
CITIZEN TAX STATEMENTS The report from staff dated
July 15, 1971, concerning the
County's preparation of tax
statements and the proposed change of format was received and ordered
filed, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #701 On motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Herrin,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved Tentative Parcel Map #701 filed by Velce Development Company
creating two (2) M 1 parcels for use as a service station and a restaurant,
located generally north of Dyer Road betwee~ Grand Avenue and the Newport
Freeway, subject to conditions in report of Planning Director dated July
1971; and waived the alley requirement.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #702 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved Tentative Parcel Map #702 filed by Glen Gardner creating three (3)
A 1 parcels for residential use, located generally on the east side of Mountain
View Street, 755' south of Fifth Street, subject to conditions in report of
Planning Director dated July 13, 1971.
TRAFFIC SIGN Councilman Evans read a
FLOWER AT ST. ANDREWS petition from Mr. Robert Nelson,
1921 Woodland Place, signed by
452 persons, requesting a 4-way stop sign on Flower Street at St, Andrew
Place.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously
carried, Council received and ordered filed the petition fr~om Mr. Nelson, and
referred the matter to the Staff for investigation and report to Council at a later
date.
RECESS
Council members present.
At 3:50 P.M., a five-minute recess
was declared. The meeting recon-
venedat 3:55 P.M., with all
SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION Mr. Walter Brooks, President,
Excell-Ad Electric Signs, Inc.,
2312 Susan, requested consideration
of revising of S.A.M.C. Section 41-619.4, Item (5)~ Paragraph (C) reading:
"One (1) wall sign or projecting double-faced sign for each business located on
the property ..... "to read: "One (1) wall sign and/or projecting doublelfaced
sign for each business located on the property . . . "or to read: "Either one (1)
CITY COUNCIL -250- July 19, 1971
SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION - (Continued)
wall sign or projecting double-faced sign for each business located on
the property... . "
The request was referred to Staff for recommendation and report to
Council at a later date, on motion of Councilman Patterson~ seconded by
Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
17th AND GRAND
corner of Grand and 17th S~reet.
Council at a later time.
Councilman Patterson requested
information from Staff concerning
construction at the northwest
The Director of Planning will report to the
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:10 P. M., the meeting was
adjourned to an Executive Session
to consider personnel matters
and the status of the agreement with the Irvine Corporation. The meeting
reconvened at 5:15 P.M., with all Council members present.
RECESS At 5:15 P. M., the meeting was
recessed to 7:30 PoM., at which
time it was reconvened with all
Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given by the Rev° Ramon Daniel of the Assembly of God
Church.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION The Mayor presented Certificates
of Appreciation for outstanding
service to the City of Santa Aha to
Everett Parks, who served on the Planning Commission for eight years, and
to David Hayes, who served on the Personnel Board for four years.
AUCTION SALE OF CITY The Mayor announced the sale of
OWNED REAL PROPERTY real property located at the north-
west corner of Civic Center and
Townsend (Surplus Property Report 71-06); on which the City had received a
bid of $5j 000 from Mr. Juan Pantoja through Ponce Realty. The Mayor
invited additional bids on the property from anyone present; after three calls
with no response, the Mayor declared the property sold to Mr. Pantoja and
instructed him to deliver to the Clerk of the Council his written statement of
bid. A cashier's check in the amount of $500.00 was on file in the City
Treasurer's office.
CITY COUNCIL -251~ July 19, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
MISSION AMBULANCE SERVICE hearing on the request of
Mission Ambulance to operate
an ambulance service in the City of Santa Ana.
Mr. Joseph T. Klein, 1441 Grand Avenue, Orange, representing Mission
Ambulance Service, stated that the purpose of the request was to secure a
business license to operate four ambulances in the City of Santa Aha; that
they were not asking for police and fire rotation, but only for permission
to pick up private passengers within the City to transport them to the
hospital; that they have just been awarded a Federal contract to supply
service to the Long Beach Veterans Hospital; that, in addition, Mission
Ambulance is in the process of establishing the para-medic concept in
ambulance service wherein the ambulance attendants may render advanced
medical care to a patient being transported to a hospital.
Mr. Carl Swartz, 702 Mabury Street. spoke in favor of granting the permit,
stating that he had known Mr. Klein for many years and wished to provide
a character reference.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the permit:
Sherman Ninburg, Southland Ambulance, 1919 West 17th Street
Leon Ninburg, Southland Ambulance, 1919 West 17th Street
John Morrow, Morgan Ambulance, 1322 N. Sycamore Street
Frank Morgan, Morgan Ambulance, 1322 N. Sycamore Street
Darrel Stump, Schaefer Ambulance, 2227 S. Bristol Street
Opponents stated there is not enough business in Santa Ana for this type of
service to warrant additional ambulance permits; that the companies presently
holding permits in the City average two to three calls per day; and that the
advanced medical service described by Mr. Klein would take many years of
training and is not sanctioned by the State at this time.
Mr. Klein spoke in rebuttal, stating that on June 17th of this year, the State
passed into law an Act approving para-medic ambulance service and that their
personnel are trained especially for this type of medical care.
In response to questions from the Council, the City Attorney stated that if an
ambulance company is servicing a Federal contract, the City would not
require a special permit; however, if they also accept calls from private
patients, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity should be obtained.
There were no further proponents or opponents in this matter. The Clerk
stated no written communications had been received, and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL -252- July 19, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING
MISSION AMBULANCE SERVICE - (Continued)
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to grant
the permit to Mission Ambulance to operate four ambulances within the City
of Santa Ana, carried on the following roi1 call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Yamamoto, Villa, Evans,
NOES: Griset
ABSENT: None
Patterson, Markel
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL #275
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
The Director of Planning stated
that the variance requested by
Derby Land Company would
allow construction of a 289-unit
apartment complex and
commercial development in the It 1 District at 600 N. Fairview Street; that
the Santa Ana Unified School District desires to acquire this site for a secondary
school in this area.
The Clerk reported no written communications had been received, and the
Mayor opened the public hearing, which had been continued from July 6.
Mr. Wilford Michael, Assistant Superintendent of Business, Santa Ana
Unified School , 1405 N. French Street, stated that they are appealing the
Planning Commission's approval of VA 71-21 because this property is the only
site of approximately 20 acres north of First Street that could be used for
construction of a secondary school in this area, and that the School Board is
proceeding to purchase the property; that the property is not now in the Santa
Ana Unified School District but is being annexed; that students would come from
east of Bristol and north of First Street.
Mr. Tom White, representing Derby Land Company, 10801 National Boulevard,
Los Angeles, spoke in opposition to the appeal. He stated that the appeal should
be invalidated, as the Santa Ana Unified School District is not a party to this
action and does not own property in the surrounding area; that the site is a bad
location for a school due to heavy traffic on the streets in the area, and it is
not centrally located in the area it will serve; that the School District does not
plan to build in the immediate future, and the developer has spent money for
engineering site plans and structural drawings; and that even if the property is
rezoned now for the apartment development, the School can condemn the property
later when it is ready to build.
There were no further proponents or opponents in the matter, and the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Evans motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to uphold the decision
of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a
Resolution granting Variance Applicat'ion 71-21, failed to carry on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Herrin, Markel
Villa, Griset, Yamamoto,
None
Patterson
CITY COUNCIL -253- July 19, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL #275
SANTA ANA Ul~IFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - (Continued)
In discussing the matter, Council members stated that it is their under-
standing that with the bond approval, the School District can now
proceed with acquisition of the property and construction of the school; that
an apartment development would be contrary to the General Plan which
proposed this area as a park site; that density in the City has grown
tremendously due to approval of variances of this type; that granting the
variance would only increase the need for more schools and other services.
Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to overrule
the decision of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare a Resolution granting Appeal #275 and denying Variance Application
71-21, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Yamamoto, Griset, Patterson
Evans, Herrin, Markel
None
RECESS
members present.
At 8:50 P.M., a ten-minute recess
was declared, Council reconvened
at 9:00 P. M. ~ with all Council
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
APPEAL #276 hearing on Appeal #276 filed
CAL-PENN LAND COMPANY by Trans-Columbia Investments,
agents for Cal-Penn Land Company,
appealing the Planning Commission's denial of VA 71-32 to construct a two-
story 56-unit garden apartment complex in the R 1 District at 516 S. Euclid
Street. The Clerk reported no written communications had been received.
Mr. Hugh Foreman, 2530 N. Grand Avenue, spoke in favor of the appeal. He
presented a sketch showing the surrounding area; and stated that because of
the size and shape of the property, it cannot be economically developed as R 1;
that the plot plan for the apartments has been developed with 46% open space
and all of the living area facing toward the interior.
Mr. John Klug, Klug Development Company~ Newport Beach, also spoke in
favor of the appeal, and presented color renderings showing architecture and
landscaping.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal:
Mr. Bob Oakley, 516 S. Maxine Street
Mr. Sam Batdorf, 5314 W. Keelson
Mr. Charles Rothlauf, 5318 W. Keelson Avenue
Mr. Howard Thurber, 422 S. Maxine Street
Mrs. Pat McGuigan~ 5642 W, Keelson Avenue.
CITY COUNCIL -254- July 19, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL #276
CAL-PENN LAND COMPANY - (Continued)
Opposition was based on the following: That under the General P~an, this
area was proposed to be rezoned into a low-density area; that the area could
be developed into ten R 1 lots; that schools in this area are already over-
crowded; that there is heavy traffic on the streets in this area, presenting a
problem for children walking to school; and that there is much opposition to
the apartment complex from owners and tenants in the neighborhood.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried, all documents presented in the matter were received
and ordered filed.
Mr. Hugh Foreman, speaking in rebuttal, stated that the access from the
complex to Euclid Street would be directly opposite to Davit; that in the
General Plan there are specific pieces of property that can be developed
in some other use compatible to the R 1 zone; if the property is developed
in R 1 lots, they would have to face the parking lot of the fihurch and the
service station, or the back of the houses on Keelsmn.
NIr. Sam Batdorf spoke again, stressing opposition arguments.
There were no further proponents or opponel~ts, and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Yamamoto~s motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson, to
uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to deny Variance 71-32 and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution denying Appeal #276,
carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Yamamoto, Patterson, Villa, Evans, Griset,
Herrin
None
Markel
RECESS
P. M., with all Council members present.
At 9:55 P.M., a 5-minute
recess was declared. The
meeting reconvened at 10:00
PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 1971 -72
The Mayor opened the
public hearing on the proposed
Budget for Santa Ana for the
fiscal year 1971 - 1972.
Mr. Tom McMichael spoke, representing the Santa Ana-Orange-Tustin Board
of Realtors and the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, he stated
that both groups are very pleased with the Budget as presented, but would be
opposed to any possibility of adding new taxes or increasing the property tax.
CITY COUNCIL -255- July 19, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 1971 - 72 - (Continued)
Mr. Wayne Rash, 522 West First Street, suggested that the surplus indicated
in the Budget could be used for financing a Bus Transportation System for
the City.
After determing that no one else wished to speak on this matter, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
In discussion, it was indicated that the carry-over from the previous budget
was $400,000 due to an increase in business level in the first quarter of this
calendar year; that about $200,000 would be needed for increases in utilities,
and other increases in costs subsequent to preparation of the Budget; that the
Council has allocated $76,000 of this amount to Parks and Recreation; tnd
that the County Assessor's report indicates 4 1/2% in assessed value instead
of the ~% estimated, which will use another $65,000 of the carry-over,
leaving approximately $60,000. As an addition, the Council acted to increase
the fines and forfeitures. This will bring the amount to approximately $100,000
to be put into a contingency fund or into a specific area.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to approve
and adopt the 1971-72 Budget, including the $76,000 previously allocated, and
hold the remainder of the carry-over in a contingency fund pending the decision
on the transit system, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Evans, Villa, Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto
Markel
None
The City Manager presented an ordinance adopting the Annual Budget.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans to read the
Ordinance by title only, was unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE NS-1089, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1971 AND FIXING THE
LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE
FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED UNDER SUCH
FUNDS, was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded
by Councilman Patterson, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Villa, Evans, Herrin,
Markel
None
Griset, Yamamoto.
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TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX On motion of Councilman
Patterson, seconded by
Councilman Villa, and
unanimously carried, letter from Robert L. Citron dated July 15, 1971,
requesting consideration of an Transient Occupancy Tax, or "Bed Tax",
was referred to staff for study and report at the next regular Council
meeting.
The City Manager stated that, although there was no recommendation in
the Budget for any increases or new sources of revenue, there is an
obligation to increase the income for the garbage and trash operation; that
the source of revenue should be those being served; and that there will be
a recommendation presented to Council for an increase in the trash rate.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY Councilman Herrin stated that
he had only recently received
a copy of the Staff's
Affirmative Action report; that he had not had time to study it thoroughly,
and moved to continue the matter to the next regular Council meeting.
Councilman Markel seconded the motion.
Other members of the Council were in favor of considering the report at
this meeting. After discussion, Councilman Herrin stated that as maker
of the motion it was not his intent to take any action to refrain from
discussing the matter at this meeting; but that he did not wish to take any
official action to adopt or to finalize the policy at this meeting. With the
consent of the second, he withdrew his motion.
The Mayor opened lhe matter for discussion.
Mr. Jesse Berry, 622 S. Townsend, stated that he wished lo speak, but
would prefer to hear the Council's comments first.
The consensus of the C~uncil was that the goals mentioned in the report could
be supported. Councilman Herrin stated that he objected to the requirement
that contractors must maintain an ethnic balance in a percentage the same as
exists in the community; thai this would be discriminating against the employer.
Council questioned whether this program applies only to private contractors or
also to the City; what determines the percentage--the City population or the
entire area; and whether job requirements could be reduced to allow hiring of
less skilled individuals. Councilman Evans requested clarification of Phase 3.
Staff stated that the report presently submitted concerns the contractor
Compliance phase only; thai many ethnic groups have not found their way into
some of the higher-paying craft jobs because of lack of training, and Phase 3
would provide such training; and that Part 2 of the report would deal with the
City's hiring practices.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY - (Continued)
Mr. Jesse Berry, 622 S. Townsend, stated that he feels it is important
that the City Council make its commitment and the administrative staff
carry it out; that they should begin building the program now. The Rev.
Galal Gough, 2112 N. Baker, suggested that preference should be given
to Santa Anans in hiring. Mr. Clarence Jackson, 1501 W. Raymar, stated
that if the Council does not take immediate steps to initiate the program,
they will be shunning their responsibility to the people. Norman C. Corbin,
617 S. Shelley, urged immediate adoption of the three major goals of the
Affirmative Action program.
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, Council
adopted the Affirmative Action Program goals set forth as follows in the
REPORT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
dated July 15, 197h
(1)
aggressively informing minority or ethnic members of the
community of an employing organization's efforts to foster
equal employment opportunities.
(2) making a special effort to attract and hold minority group
employees in the organization, and,
(3)
in cases where the minority persons' present level of skill
and knowledge might not be sufficient to fulfill the employer's
needs, to assist them through training programs to improve
their skills so that they might be in a better position to
compete for promotion, if so desired.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Patterson, Villa, Eyans, Griset, Yamamoto
NOES: Herrin, Markel
ABSENT: None
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, that
further consideration of the Affirmative Action Program goal imple-
mentation be continued to the second meeting in August, with the instruction
that this Study be disseminated to interested organizations, was unanimously
carried.
MATCHING FUND PROGRAMS The Rev. Galal Gough~ 2112
N. Baker, requested a staff
report on available "Matching
Fund Programs" of the Federal government. The City Manager stated that
this is a continuing program; that there are many such programs.
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MATCHING FUND PROGRAMS - (Continued)
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, that
the request of the Human Relations Commission be referred to staff for a
report including recommendations from the Commission as to possible
programs, carried on a 6 - 1 vote~ Councilman Herrin dissenting.
LAFER REPORT Councilman Patterson asked
if Part 2 of the Lafer Report
had been received. The
Director of Planning stated it has been received. He was requested to
provide copies to each Councilman.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor declared the meeting
to be adjourned at lh50 P.M.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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