HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
September 20, 1971
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P. M. · in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall Annex· 530 North Ross Street· with the following Councilmen present:
Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Ray Villa· Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor
Lorin Griset. Councilman Jerry M. Patterson was absent. Councilman
Vernon S. Evans arrived at 2:25 P.M. Also present were City Manager Carl
J. Thornton, Deputy City Attorney David Baade, Director of Planning Herbert
Wieland, Director o£ Public Works Ronald Wolford, and Clerk of the Council
Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of September 7, 1971 and the
Adjourned Regular Meeting of
August 30, 1971 were approved as submitted, on motion of Councilman Villa,
seconded by Councilman Herrin, and unanimously carried.
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 appeared on the
public Agenda, was waived,
ORD. NS-1085 ORDINANCE NS-1085 AMENDING
TRASH ABATEMENT THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-7
PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES
TO ISSUE CITATIONS, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 16-46, 16-47, 16-48, 16-49
AND 16-50 PERTAINING TO GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND WEED ABATEMENT
was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
RES. 71-88
VA 71-33
EBELL SOCIETY OF SANTA
ANA VALLEY
RESOLUTION 71-88 CONDITIONALLY
GRANTING VARIANCE
APPLICATION 71-33 FILED BY
EBELL SOCIETY OF SANTA ANA
VALLEY was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on a 4 - 1 vote,
Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
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RES. 71-89 RESOLUTION 71-89 UPHOLDING
CD NO. 22 THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
BANK OF CALIFORNIA ,_ COMMISSION AND DENYING
THE APPEAL FILED BY HEATH
AND COMPANY., INC., FOR THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA FOR A ROOF
SIGN APPLIED FOR UNDER CIVIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN #22 was adopted
on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried
on a 4 - 1 vote, Councilman Herrin dissenting.
CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced that under
the new Agenda format, Consent
Calendar items 35 through 50
would be acted upon by one motion unless there were requests to consider
certain items separately.
The City Manager stated that Staff was requesting approval of Item 36-B,
Spec. 641-239, Fire-Ladder Truck, but that they wanted to be sure the Council
was in full understanding of the recommendation, which was not the lowest bid;
that Staff felt by awarding the contract to a local bidder· money would be saved
in communication and shipping costs, making the contract the least expensive
over a period of years.
The Mayor announced that Agenda Items 57-B, 39, and 40-C would be removed
from the COnsent Calendar at the requeSt of Councilman Markel, Councilman
Yamamoto, and Mr. James McMahan, respectively.
On motion of Councilman Yamamoto· seconded by Councilman I-Ierrin, and
unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action on the following
Consent Calendar items:
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifications
and authorized advertisement for bids
on the following: ,
PROJECT 6047 - Place Emulsion - Aggregate Slurry Seal on
parking lots at Jerome, Windsor, Heritage and Rostra Parks
and on all-purpose court at Windsor Park; opening date October
11~ 1971.
BID AWARDS
Awarded contracts as follows:
PROJECT P-3022, replacement of Sanitary Sewer in Olive Street
from Warner Avenue to Anahurst Place; awarded contract to Henry
J. KellyCo., Inc. · Santa Aha, on basis of low bid; and rejected all
other bids.
SPECIFICATION #641-239, Fire-Ladder Truck; added equipment;
awarded contract to Crown Coach Corporation· Los Angeles,
as the lowest and best responsible bidder; and rejected all other
bids.
SPECIFICATION #641-241, (1) FM-2 Channel Base Radio Station,
(1) Remote control console, (1) Antenna; awarded contract to
Motorola Comm. & Elect., Inc. · in the amount of $2,130.40,
without trade,-in; and rejected all other bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
SPECIFICATION #641-242, Three Low-Band Mobile Radios;
awarded contract to RCA Corporation, Hollywood, on basis
of low bid; and rejected all other bids.
SPECIFICATION #641-243, Recording system including:
Item #1 - Recorder (replacement)
Item #2 - High Speed Search System (replacement)
Item #3 - Tapes (replacement)
Item #4 - Instant Playback Cassette (added)
awarded contract to the only bidder, Magnasync/Moviola
Corporation, North Hollywood.
SPECIFICATION #641-244, (1) Air Compressor 125 CFM
~railer mounted; awarded contract to low bidder, I-R
Equipment Corporation, Pico Rivera; and rejected
other bids.
AGREEMENTS
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to execute
the following agreements:
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - Lease between the City of
Santa Ana and the Original House of Pies for an encroachment
permit allowing Lessee's building to extend onto City of Santa
Ana property.
Approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the following
agreement on behalf of the City:
UTILITIES AGREEMENT between the City of Santa Ana and the
State of California to install tapping sleeve and valve in main,
open cut approximately 34' across Mabury Street; relocate fire
hydrant into curb return at the southwest corner of 4th Street
and Mabury Street; and replace existing PCC paving in Mabary
Street to its original condition.
TRAFFIC
23 through September 14, !971, inclusive.
Received and ordered
filed report of control devices
removed or installed August
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS
Approved the following solicitation
application:
OILANGE COUNTY EPILEPSY SOCIETY, 2730 N. Main
Street, volunteer block walkers, November 1 through November
30, 1971.
VARIANCES AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Received and ordered filed the
following applications:
EX 71-10, JOSEPH' & GERTRUDE B. DROLL - To permit a
roof overhang to extend to within 24" of the side property
line in the R 1 zone at 2205 N. Arden Street; APPROVED.
EX 71-11, JOSEPH C. CALI- To extend a 5 1/2' high block
wall 4' onto the front setback in the R 1 District at 2009 N.
Williams Street; APPROVED.
VA 71-38, McKEON CONSTRUCTION - To construct a planned
unit development (fourplexes in the A 1 District) at 1015 S. Lyon
Street; APPROVED.
VA 71-41, E. REESE ALLISON - Development of parking lot
addition to restaurant now under construction in the R 1 District
at 1827 N. Grand Avenue; APPROVED.
VA 71-43, HOWARD BEAR & ORANGE EMPIRE BOY SCOUTS
OF AMERICA - To provide parking for Boy Scouts Headquarters
and waive side yard setback in the R 1 District at 3801 S. Bear
Street; APPROVED.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Received and ordered filed the
following communication:
Letter dated September 2, 1971, from the Metropolitan Water District
regarding MWD l~esolution 7359 fixing separate and different rates for
untreated water obtained by the District from the Colorado River and from
the California State Water Project, and fixing rates for the treatment of
both such types of water, such rates to be effective on July 1, 1971, July 1,
1972, and July 1, 1973, as permitted by federal price stabilization laws or
policies.
DEEDS Received and ordered filed
report of No-Cash Deeds
accepted by City Manager,
pursuant to Resolution #69-156, from September 1 through September 14~
1971, inclusive,
Approved deed and authorized Mayor to sign all necessary documents in
connection with the following purchase:
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHDP OF LOS ANGELES, west
side of Jacksou, north of First Street, for purpose of Mini Park.
Authorized execution of the following deeds by Mayor and Clerk:
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, east side of Tustin, north
and south of Fruit, vehicular access rights.
TENTATIVE PA ~RCEL MAP #712 Approved Tentative Parcel
Map #7t2filed by S.V, Hun_saker,
Jr., creating two (2) M 1 parcels
for industrial use, located generally south side of McFadden Avenue, 160'
west of Village Way, subject to conditions contained in Planning Director's
report, and waived the alley requirement.
REIMBURSEMENTS
Authorized the following
reimbursements:
LUCAS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, for street
improvements on the south side of Fairhaven Avenue from
Old Grand Street to 369' west in exchange for ultimate
dedication on Fairhaven Avenue, tract 7287, in the amount
of $3,302.07.
THE BUCCOLA COMPANY, for street improvements on
the north side of Sunflower Avenue from Greenville Street
to 1200' east in exchange for ultimate dedication on Sunflower
Avenue, VA 69-102, in the amount of $9, 388.29,
W.J. LARDER, WILLIAM J. PLANCHON, MARTHA C.
PLANCHON, for water main in Pomona Street west of
Spruce Street, Res. 70-29, in the amounts of $41.29, $167.20,
and $426.80, respectively, for a total of $635.29.
SURPLUS PROPERTY Set for public auction at
7:30 P.M., onOctober 4,
1971, in the City Hall Annex,
530 N . Ross Street, for sale of the following property:
Surplus Property Reports #71-08 and #71-09; south side of
Civic Center Drive West near English Street.
CHANGE ORDER; PROJECT 7013 Councilman Villa's motion,
CONSTRUCTION OF SANTA ANA seconded by Councilman Herrin,
CITY HALL to approve Change Orders #6 and
#7, project 7013, increasing the
contract in the amount of $4,805.66, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Villa, Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: Evans, Patterson
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
A LC~HOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications:
It was moved by Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa, to
receive and file the following
INTERNATIONAL SANDWICH SHOP, 402 W. 17th, On Sale
Beer, Person to Person;
LA UNION MARKET, 1423 W. Fourth, Off Sale Beer & Wine,
Person to Person;
FRED'S ORBIT SALOON, 3601 W. First, On Sale Beer, Person
to Person~,
ROYAL ROMAN INN, 1502 E. First, On Sale General, Person
to Person;
MARIO'S RESTAURANT, lll2 N. Harbor, On Sale Beer & Wine,
Person to Person;
A & M MARKET, 421 E. McFadden, Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person
to Person.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Villa, Griset, Markel
Yamamoto
Evans, Patterson
SOLICITATION APPLICATION Mr. James McMahan, 1015 N.
Main Street, representing the
Santa Ana Host Lions Clul~,
stated that the Bar-B-Que will be held at Prentice Park on October 17,
from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.; that proceeds will go to charities within this
community.
On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin, and unanimously
carried, Council approved the following application:
SANTA ANA HOST LIONS CLUB, P.O. Box 1401, Santa Ana, 92702,
sit-down Bar-B-Que by sale of tickets by club members, September
20 to October 17, 1971.
DEED WITH CASH On motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
GRANTEE, CITY seconded by Councilman Herrin,
and unanimously carried, the
following deed was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary
documents in connection with the purchase:
SOUTHLAND PROPERTIES, north side of Chestnut Avenue, west
of Daisy Street, park purposes.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SAMCO MEETING Councilman Herrin reported on
the Supervisors and Mayors
Committee meeting held
September 18, 1971 at the Western White House. He stated that there was
considerable discussion on the ~AFC controversy, but no progress was
made toward resolving the difficulties; that the Chairman of the Citizens
Direction Finding Committee, Roger Hartwell, reported on Public Housing;
and Mayor Smith of Orange presented a report on Intergovernmental Council
and Coordination Change Committee. Mr. Herrin requested the Clerk to
distribute copies of both reports to the Council.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councilman Markel stated that
since John R. Schilling was
appointed to the Santa Ana
Planning Commission he has been elected to the School Board, which he
believes could constitute a conflict of interest. Councilman Markel's
motion to remove John R. Schilling from the Santa Ana Planning Commission
due to a possible conflict of interest between his duties to that body and the
School Board, was seconded by Councilman Herrin.
Councilman Evans arrived at 2:25 P.M.
Councilman Villa asked that conflict of interest, as used in this case, be
defined. The Mayor suggested that it involved responsibilities of time rather
than financial interests. Councilman Markel stated that he felt it was possible
there might be conflict between the interests of the School Board and the City.
The Mayor stated he felt a closer relationship was needed between the two
levels of government and that Mr. Schilling's service on the School Board might
be beneficial to the City. Councilman Evans stated he had already requested
a report from the City Attorney concerning any possibility of conflict of interest
and would not be in favor of this motion until he has such a report in writing.
Councilman Herrin stated that as a member of the School Board, Mr. Schilling
is required to consider matters which will later come to the Planning Commission
for decision; that the City Charter ]~rovides that no Councilman may s~rve on any
other Board or Commission, and that the same law should apply to anyone serving
on another Board of major decision in the City.
The motion failed to carry on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Markel, Herrin
Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto
Patterson
VACATION - CITY MANAGER The City Manager was authorized to
take his vacation and be absent from
the City during the month of October,
subsequent to the first Council meeting on October 4th, on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried.
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RECESS At 2:40 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 given by Chaplain Kenneth P. 7. eller of MCAS, E1 Toro.
PUBLIC HEARING
ALLEY VACATION
NORTH OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
BETWEEN ROSS AND VAN NESS AVE.
The Mayor announced that the
Department of Public Works
had requested that the public
hearing to consider the City's
intention to vacate the alley on the
north side of Civic Center Drive between Ross Street and Van Ness Avenue
be continued pending receipt of deeds for a substitute alley.
There were no proponents or opponents among the audience.
The public hearing was continued pending Department of Public Works receipt
of deeds for a substitute alley, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
CUP 71-18 hearing and the Director of Planning
CALVARY CHAPEL reported on Conditional Use Permit
No. 71-18, filed by Calvary Chapel
to construct a church and school in the M~i zone at 3800 South Fairview. He
stated that the application had been approved by the Planning Commission and
had been set for public hearing at the request of City Council.
The Clerk reported no written communications had been received.
Mr. Hugh Foreman, 2530 North Grand, representing the applicant, spoke in
favor of granting the Permit. He stated that the Council had approved the
CUP previously filed by the same applicant for the same purpose; that
subsequently the applicant had received an offer from Shell Oil Company to
build a service station on a corner of the property which necessitated filing
of another map for a Conditional Use Permit excluding 180 square feet from
the original property for use as a service station site.
He further stated that the property was more than adequate for the proposed
church use, with parking provided in compliance with the Municipal Code;
and that the service station does not require a CUP because they are a
permitted use in the M-1 zone.
The City Manager questioned the wisdom of placing a church and related
facilities in an area reserved for industrial use.
There were no other proponents or opponents and the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
The decision of the Planning Commission was upheld and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit 71-18,
subject to conditions of approval contained in the Planning Commission report,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the
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PUBLIC HEARING
CUP 71-18 - CALVARY CHAPEL - (Continued)
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A BSE NT:
Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel
Villa, Evans
None
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
CUP 71-17 hearing and the Director of
ERNEST & LILLIAN CAPP Planning reported on Conditional
Use Permit 71-17, filed by
Ernest and Lillian Capp to allow a pre-school and day care center in the
R 2 District at 1630 East Palm Avenue. He stated that this had been approved
by-lhe Planning Commission and set for public hearing at the request of the
Council.
The following persons spoke in favor of granting the Permit:
Patrick O'Keefe, Attorney, 888 N. Main Street;
Sil&s Burnham, 1102 Sharon Road;
Janet Burnham, 1102 Sharon Road;
Ellsworth Swanson, 927 West 20th Street;
Gordon Bricken, (representing Frank Gelinas), 1017 N. Wright Street.
The proponents stated that there is a definite need for the proposed facility;
that the operators,. Mr. and Mrs. Burnham, have an excellent reputation in the
field of pre-school and day-care operations; that the proposed use would not be
detrimental to the neighborhood; that the size of the lot provides ample space for
classrooms, playground and parking areas; that the location is readily accessible
to traffic; that there is an industrial use next to the property; that the area is
changing from residential to commercial and professional; that the proposed
building will improve the neighborhood; and that the proposed use is not in
conflict with the General Plan since it is a multiple-use area.
Seven letters from parents of students of the Burnham's, complimenting them
on their operations, a petition signed by residents of the immediate vicinity
who favor the proposed use or are neutral, and a telegram from Maria Hall,
of the State Department of Welfare, Los Angeles, stating the need for quality
child care in the area and approving the care provided by the t~urnhams,~ were
received and filed, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa.
Mr. Dale H. Heinly, Attorney, 611 Civic Center Drive West, representing
Edna Mason, owner of the property at 1634 East Palm, spoke in opposition to
granting the Permit. He stated that the proposed use would contribute to the
community, but not at .the proposed location; thai the street houses elderly
people; that the factory has long been a part of the neighborhood, but the proposed
use would be detrimental to the neighborhood; and that Mrs. Mason had not
received notice of the Planning Commission hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CUP 71-17 - ERNEST & LILLIAN CAPP - (Continued)
A petition with 17 signatures of residents in the area opposed to the CUP
was received and filed on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel.
Frances Griswald, 1638 E. Palm, opposed the granting of the Permit, stating
that it would add to the noise in the area; and that it wound not be a good use
for that neighborhood.
Gordon Bricken, 1017 North Wright, member of the Planning Commission
who abstained from voting when the matter was before the Commission,
explained for the record that this was due to the fact that he had been called
out of the meeting at the beginning of the hearing and had not had the
opportunity of hearing the testimony presented.
There were no other proponents or opponents and the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa to
uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare a Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit No. 71-17, subject to
conditions of approval contained in the Commission report.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion to amend the main motion by providing an
additional condition, to limit the enrollment of children at the school to a
maximum of 60, was seconded by Councilman Evans and carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel, Villa, Evans, Herrin,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Griset
The Main motion was approved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, V, illa, Evans
NOES: Patterson
ABSENT: None
RECESS
all Council members present.
At 8:50 P.M., a ten-minute recess
was declared. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:00 P.M., with
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PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing to consider
APPEAL NO. 278 - VA 71-34 Appeal No. 278, filed by
JOE SERNA Applicant Joe Serna from the
Planning Commission denial of
Variance Application 71-34, to move two apart ment buildings onto a lot with
existing dwellings in the R -2 District at 4625-4631 West McFadden Avenue,
was opened by the Mayor.
The Director of Planning reported on the Variance application and stated that
the Planning Commission, acting on the recommendation of the Planning
Department, had denied the application because it did not comply with the
General Plan; would be detrimental to existing and proposed development in
the area; and does not conform to the R 2 density or minimum unit size.
The following persons spoke in favor of granting the Variance:
John McDonald, Attorney, (representing the applicant), 206 W.
4%h Street;
Josephine Serna, 4631W. McFadden;
Edward Bien, 4610 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.
The proponents stated that the density requested is 27 percent over the
limitation; that the variance would permit 19 units to the acre, while the Code
allows 15 in the R 2 zone; that there are 26 units at Newhope and Euclid,
therefore, the request is not unprecedented; that the property owne.r should
be allowed to develop his property within the limits of economics; that the
area is not strictly single-family residential; that it is master planned for
medium density; that the neighbors are not opposed to %~e units being moved onto
the property; that identical units have been approved by the City next to the
"Casa Bonita"; that the units will not place a burden on the schools; and that it
will improve the area.
A petition signed by 86 neighboring residents requesting approval of the
Variance and a letter from Mr. Ben C. Munoz, businessman, 1328 West
First Street, endorsing the proposal, were received and filed on the unanimously
approved motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa.
The decision of the Planning Commission was overruled and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a Resolution granting Variance Application 71-34
subject to conditions of approval contained in the Commission report except
that condition 6A shall be deleted and the 12 units requested to be moved onto the
property shall be permitted, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by
Councilman Herrin..and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
~BSENT:
Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson~ Markel, Herrin
None
None
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PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that the
PEEP SHOW PERMIT applicant, Harbor Distributing
HARBOR DISTRIBUTING CO. ~ Company, had requested a
continuance of the public hearing
to October 18, 1971, to consider the appeal filed from the denial by the Hearing
Officer of application for permits for peep show establishments located at
225 N. Harbor Boulevard and 1510 North Harbor Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and '
unanimously carried, to continue the public hearing to October 18, at 7:30
P.M.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 28-
DECEMBER 1, 1971
League of Cities Conference.
Mayor Lorin Griset and
Councilman Jerry Patterson were
named delegate and alternate,
respectively, to the National
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Councilman Patterson requested
CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 26 - 29, 1971 that a substitute alternate delegate
be appointed as his replacement
since he would not be attending the conference. On motion of Councilman
Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, Council-
man Ray Villa was appointed as the alternate delegate to the Conference.
VALUATION APPRAISAL It was moved by Councilman
WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Patterson to reconsider the matter
of the appraisal of the Willowick Golf Course property, acted upon at the
Council meeting held on September 7. The motion to reconsider carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A BSE NT:
Yamamoto, Patterson, Villa, Griset, Markel
Evans, Herrin
None
Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Yamamoto0
seconded by Councilman Villa to approve the appraisal proposal submitted
by Goode and Goode, dated August 23, 1971, and to authorize them to proceed
to appraise the property as an operating golf course, for a fee of $5,250. The
motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Yamamoto, Villa, Griset, Patterson, Markel
Evans, Herrin
None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Villa presented copies
LEASE AGREEMENTS WEST of a 30-day "Notice to Terminate
FIRST STREET Tenancy"~ dated September 17, 1971,
from the City to Mr. Edmond Robinson,
1421 West First Street, and a letter dated September 20, 1971 from Camille I~eason,
Executive Director of the Orange County Fair Housing Council~ 1405 West Santa
Aha Boulevard, to City Manager Carl Thornton.
Both documents were referred to the Staff with the request that they confer with
representatives of the Human Relations Commission and the Orange County
Fair Housing Council to work out the mechanics of relocating those who lease
City-owned property on West First Street as the project of widening First Street
progresses, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried.
Prior to the adoption of the motion, the City Manager advised that the staff had
on several occasions requested assistance from the Fair Housing Council but
there has been no response; that although the letter from Miss Beason is addressed
to him, he has not received a copy; and that the Community Relations Officer,
Robert Poriillo, has been in contact with all of the City's lessees on First Street.
Councilman Patterson requested a report on the extent of the City's landlord-
tenant relationships throughout the City and particularly on First Street; that the
report include information regarding housing that does not meet Code requirements
with a recommendation for demolition or improvement; that written and oral
communication should be bilingual because of the number of Spanish-speaking
families involved; and that relocation counseling be initiated immediately upon
issuance of the 30 -day Notice to Vacate in accordance with established Council
policy.
The Reverend Galal Gough, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission stated
that his concern was that assistance be provided for those families who need to be
relocated; that he would hope to obtain clarification of the notice to vacate issued
to the Robinson family.
Miss Camille Beason stated that in response to the City's request, she had visited
West First Street last month with a Spanish interpreter to determine what mobility
the tenants have and what their income is; and that her information is that these
people have received no counseling as to their rights and choices.
Manuel Perez, member of the Community Action Council, requested a review
of the contract agreements between the City and the tenants to determine what
safeguards exist for the renter; that the agreement he has seenallow either the City or
the tenant may terminate the lease with 30 days' notice; and that he believes there
was a verbal understanding that the tenants would not be displaced until next May --
the time when leased housing would be available for them.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - LEASE AGREEMENTS ,WE~T FIRST STREET
(Continued)
The City Manager stated that there is no such verbal commitment as to a
specific date; that every effort is made and Will be made to take care of these
people -- to move them into locations at least equal; that they were advised
that the construction project would take place on certain dates; that the Fair
Housing CoUnciI is not able fo provide relocation assistanC'e b~CaUie there are
few, if any, places i0 gOin Santa Ana; that some of the honSih~ does -riot'meet:
the Code Standards and S~°uld mot be m~in~ained but they hafin~ p~SSib~y' ~e ~
eliminated because there is no other housing ayailal)le~ fo;, th8 pebpl~; ~hat the
City may be forced to de!ay the constraction pr0jedi;.
The Reverend Everett Williams, 1323 West 3rd street, Stated ~hat the~e iS
much confusior~ misunderstanding, bitterness and hostility exPeri~nc'ed by
individuals confronted with these situations. ,
ADJOURNMENT
man Evans
and Unanimously carried.
The meeting was adjourned at
i0:40 PiM., on motibn of COuncil-
man Villa, sego, a~d:~y~quncil~
Florence I. Malone,
Clerk of the council
CITY COUNCIL -320- September 20, 1971