HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-1974MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
March 18, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M., in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the
following Councilmen present: Lorin Griset, Vernon S. Evans,
J. Ogden Markel, James E. Ward, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor
Jerry M. Patterson. Councilman Garthe arrived at 2:20 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney
James A. Withers, Director of Planning Charles Zimmerman, who
was replaced by Senior Planner Edward P. James for the evening
meeting, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, and Clerk
of the Council Florence I. Malone.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Following the Pledge of
Allegiance, Councilman
Yamamoto gave the Invoca-
tion. (CA 80.17)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Jerry Patterson
EDGEWOOD PRIVATE SCHOOL introduced two teachers,
Ms. Barbara Meyer and
Ms. Mary Musial, from
the Edgewood Private School, who were accompanied by a group
of students representing the school as councilpersons within
the school, who came to observe a City Council meeting. (CA 38)
MINUTES
Councilman Evans,
carried.
The Minutes of the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of March
11, 1974, were approved
as submitted on motion of
seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously
RESOLUTION 74-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
BICYCLE FUND APPLICATION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE
PLANNING DIRECTOR TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY FOR A GRANT FROM
THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND was adopted on motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, with dissenting vote
by Councilman Markel. Prior to adoption, the resolution was
read by title only and full reading was waived on the unani-
mously carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Council-
man Yamamoto. (CA 18.6)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Patterson; and
Councilman Ward.
Items 1 B,
The following Agenda items
were removed from the Con-
sent Calendar: Items 3 B,
7 A, and 8 C requested by
3 A, and 15 A requested by
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action
on the following Consent Calendar items:
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BID CALLS
ment for bids
on the following:
Approved plans and
specifications, and
authorized advertise-
SPEC. 74-005 - Six (6) Solo Motorcycles. (CA 89)
BID AWARDS
and most responsible bidder:
Awarded contracts
as follows on the
basis of lowest, best
PROJECT 7032 - Construction of water mains
and fire hydrants on Segerstrom Avenue and
South Grand Avenue; awarded Phase I to
McCoy Construction Co., Los Angeles;
awarded Phase II to McGuire Construction,
Inc., Placentia.
SPEC. 73-035 - One 18,000 GVW Conventional
Cab & Chassis and Dump Bed with Hoist;
awarded to International Harvester Co.,
Anaheim.
SPEC. 74-001 - One 27,500 GVWR Cab over
Cab and Chassis only; awarded to International
Harvester Co., Anaheim.
SPEC. 74-002 -
Street Flusher
Harvester Co.,
One 19,000 Gallon Cab over
Truck; awarded to International
Anaheim.
SPEC. 74-003 - One Tractor-Loader Wheel Type
with Extension Backhoe; awarded to Milo
Equipment Corp., Santa Aha.
(CA 89)
VARIANCES Received and ordered
filed the following
Negative Declaration
and Planning Commission Findings of Fact:
VA 74-3, DAVID A. HAYES - To allow expansion
of an existing blueprinting business into a
residence for a maximum period of not more
than 5 years in the PB District at 401 South
Sycamore and 402-406 South Main. APPROVED.
(CA 13)
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE
Property:
Approved the following
Applications for Special
License to Use Public
ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION PARADE - Application
by Fire Department for parade, commencing at
Civic Center Drive West and Broadway, south
on Broadway, west on 4th Street, and north
on Flower Street into Stadium; on October 12,
1974, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION CARNIVAL - Application
by Fire Department to use Memorial Park on
May 25, 1974, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
(CA 45.1)
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DEEDS, NO CASH Received and ordered
GRANTEE, CITY filed a report of
No-Cash Deeds accepted
by the City Manager, pursuant to Resolution #69-1S6,
from March 7 through March 13, 1974, inclusive. (CA 155)
CHANGE ORDER
Approved the following
Change Order:
PROJECT 5013 - Modification of signals at
17th Street and Grand Avenue, McFadden
Avenue and Grand Avenue, and installation
of new signals and lighting systems at
17th and Cabrillo Park Drive; Change Order
#1, increasing in the amount of $400.00.
(CA 89)
SURPLUS PROPERTY Acting on the recom-
mendation of the
Purchasing and Property
Control Officer, contained in his memorandum dated
March 13, 1974, Council:
1) Declared the property surplus in accordance
with Section 2-703 of the Santa Ana Munici-
pal Code;
2)
Authorized its sale at a public auction to
be held on April 6, 1974, at 10:00 A.M.,
730 E. Warner, Santa Ana; and
3)
Designated Purchasing and Property Control
Officer Don Ramsey and Account Clerk I
Kathleen Power as the Auctioneer and Clerk,
respectively. (CA 45)
BUDGET TRANSFER
Authorized transfer
of funds as follows:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #50 - To transfer:
From Account No. To Account No. Amount
11-000-911
51-911
11-113-843
51-411-621
$16,000.00
16,000.00
For purchase of a gasoline service truck to
improve the efficiency in the refueling of
City-owned vehicles. (CA 65.3)
* * * * * * * ~ CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS
BID CALL Approved plans and speci-
SPEC. 74-006 fications, and authorized
GASOLINE TRUCK advertisement for bids
for the following, on the
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe,
with dissenting vote by Councilman Ward:
SPEC. 74-006 1000-Gallon Gasoline Truck. (CA 89)
AGREEMENT The agreement between
STORM DRAIN the City, Orange County
REDHILL AVENUE Flood Control District,
City of Tustin, and
Irvine Industrial Complex for construction of storm drain in
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Redhill Avenue between Barranca Channel and Edinger Avenue
was approved, and its execution authorized by the Mayor and
City Clerk, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, witk dissenting vote by Councilman
Ward. (A-74-13)
AGREEMENT The memorandum dated
ORDINANCE NS-1201 March 14, 1974 from the
P.E.R.S. CONTRACT AMENDMENT Director of Personnel,
recommending adoption
of an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract
between the City Council and the Board of Administration of
the California Public Employees' Retirement System to provide
for policemen and firemen retirement at age 50 at fifty per
cent of salary, and widows' benefits, was considered by
Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1201, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM was passed
to second reading by title only, and the full reading was
waived, on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (A-?4-1~)
VARIANCE 73-62 The Planning Commission
FIRST WESTERN BANK Findings of Fact, approv-
AND TRUST CO. lng Variance Application
73-62, filed by First
Western Bank and Trust Company, to allow townhouse development
in the R 2-PRD and R 1-PRD Districts with less than the re-
quired open space at 2250 E. Santa Clara, were reviewed by
staff. The Planning Director stated that the staff had recom-
mended denial of the application for reasons enumerated on
page 3 of the Findings.
Mr. Jack Hall, representing the applicant, described the proposed
townhouse development, stating that it was one of the most popu-
lar and successful designs for townhouses in the County; and
that there had been no objections to the proposal at the Planning
Commission hearing on the matter.
Variance Application 73-62was set for public hearing before
the City Council, at its meeting of April 1, 1974, at 7:30
P.M., on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Evans, and carried with Councilmen Griset and Garthe dissenting.
(CA 13)
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE The application for
"THE DUMP NIXON COMMITTEE" Special License to use
Public Property, filed
by Robert C. Elton, Jr.,
1002 North Flower, Santa Ana, and Richard G. Ellison, 11930
Banner Road, #17, Garden Grove, on behalf of "The Dump Nixon
Committee" was considered by Council. The applicants requested
the use of Flower and E1 Salvador Parks, infields, for a
rallying point and an outdoor meeting, respectively, on March
30, 1974, between 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. They further
requested permission to parade beginning at Flower Park (Third
and Flower), west on Third to Pacific, north on Pacific to
Ninth and west on Ninth to E1 Salvador Park (Ninth and Raitt).
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Judie Borg, 802 Cedar, Santa Aha, and Leslie Rabine, 527 E.
Walnut, Santa Ana, representing the applicants, requested
that the staff recommended condition banning loud speakers
be overruled. On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Garthe, and carried, with Councilman Griset dissent-
ing, the application was approved subject to the following
conditions:
1) Maintenance of free traffic flow on streets
and thoroughfares;
2) Utilization of sidewalks by marchers wherever
possible;
3) No littering (clean-up in parks as required);
4) Loud speakers are to be in fixed locations
no mobile loud speakers. (CA 45.1)
BUDGET TRANSFER Appropriation Adjustment
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT No. 46, to effect the
NO. 46 following transfer of
funds for the storm drain
project in Red Hill Avenue between Barranca Channel and
Edinger Avenue was approved on the unanimously carried motion
of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Evans:
From Account No. To Account No, Amount
210-536-631
51-113-856
(CA 65.3)
210-951
51-536-631
$15,000.00
15,000.00
HOUSING AUTHORITY
vened at 3:25 P.M.
At 3:15 P.M., Council
recessed to convene the
Housing Authority. The
Council meeting recon-
READING WAIVED The full reading of
ordinances and resolu-
tions, the titles of
which appeared on the
public agenda, was waived on the unanimously approved motion
of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1196 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
OVERTIME COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL OF THE
EMPLOYEES APPEARING IN COURT CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 9-187
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR OVERTIME PAY
FOR EACH COURT APPEARANCE AND STAND-BY BY A CITY EMPLOYEE
DURING HIS OFF-DUTY TIME IN REGARD TO CITY BUSINESS was adopted
unanimously, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto; (25:CA 50)
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1198 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ACT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTING GUIDELINES
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
ACT, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE
EFFECT was adopted unanimously on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (26:CA 80.21)
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-1199 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
FINANCIAL INTERESTS CITY COUNCIL OF THE
DISCLOSURE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTING RULES GOVERN-
ING DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS BY CERTAIN OFFICIALS
AND MAKING THE DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENTAL
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ACT APPLICABLE TO THEM, DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT was
adopted unanimously on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Markel. (27:CA 80.21)
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1200 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC CITY COUNCIL OF THE
DEVELOPMENT USE DISTRICTS CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADDING DIVISION 26 TO
ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE,
CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 41-593 THROUGH 41~593.? INCLUSIVE,
PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT USE
DISTRICTS was adopted unanimously, on motion of Councilman
Evans,. seconded by Councilman Markel. (28:CA ?8)
RECREATION AND PARKS FACILITY Letter dated February 25,
FOR THE HANDICAPPED 1974, from the National
Foundation, March of
Dimes, requesting a
public hearing to obtain information regarding facilities for
the handicapped in any new planning for City recreational
areas was referred to staff for report and recommendation on
the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Garthe. (45:CA 52)
BOWERS MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION
(PROJECT 7027)
air conditioning,
reported that the
independent tests
(45:CA 85)
An oral report was given
by the Director of Public
Works on the status of
construction, including
of the new addition to Bowers Museum. He
air conditioning unit would be undergoing
to determine that it meets UL standards.
RESOLUTION 74-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE
JOB RESTRUCTURING - EQUIPMENT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 3
OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD A NEW CLASS TITLE, CHANGE
TITLES OF CERTAIN EXISTING CLASSES, AND ADOPT NEW AND REVISED
SPECIFICATIONS, ALL PERTAINING TO THE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
SERIES OF CLASSES was adopted and pertinent classification
specifications were approved, on the motion of Councilman
Garthe, seconded by Mayor Patterson, with dissenting vote
by Councilman Evans. (56:CA 50.1)
ACQUISITION OF PARK IN The memorandum dated
LYON DEVELOPMENT March 12, 1974, from
TRACT 8203 the Director of Public
Works relative to
the acquisition of park in Lyon Development, Tract 8203, and
recommending abandonment of the concept to develop an addi-
tional park within the Lyon Tract, was reviewed by Council.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and unanimously carried, either the Mayor or Vice Mayor was
instructed to approach Mr. Lyon to buy five acres for a park
site based on the purchase price of the undeveloped land paid
by the Wm. Lyon Company ($42,500 per acre). (57:CA 52)
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IMPROVEMENT, SOUTH HALF The memorandum dated
OF JUNIPER AVENUE EAST OF March 12, 19.74, from the
HARBOR BOULEVARD Director of Public Works
recommending that the
Council support the staff plans for future development of
Juniper Avenue east of Harbor Boulevard and direct the AMF-Voit
Inc. to provide the required street dedication before final
release of the work in progress at the Voit facility under an
existing building permit; and require the AMF-Voit Inc. to
construct improvements on the south half of Juniper Avenue
before April 1, 1977, was considered by Council.
Mr. Frederick A. Poss, Director of Operations for AMF-Voit
Inc., 3801 South Harbor, stated that the company's application
for a building permit to make certain alterations to its plant
is being withheld until the company can extend and complete
Juniper Street east of Harbor Beulevard. He requested a
variance from the ordinance (Section 33-47) requirement, and
the issuance of the building permit. He stated that he would
communicate with the corporate legal office to initiate action
with the trustee, Chase National Bank, to make the required
land dedication, inasmuch as AMF-Voit Inc. leases the property
and does not own it.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution for the
next Council meeting, to waive the ordinance provisions that
require the dedication and improvements in return for the exe-
cution ef an agreement giving assurances that every effort will
be made to effect the required dedication by the trustee, and
to negotiate in good faith for the future improvement of
Juniper; and the staff was further instructed to issue the
building permit, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Markel and carried, with Councilman Yamamoto dissent-
ing. (58:CA 29.4)
SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS
scheduled for a Council
Councilman Ward requested
that the subject of
sidewalk installation in
industrial areas be
Study Session. (CA 29.14)
RECESS
present.
At 4:25 P.M., a recess
was called. The meeting
reconvened at 4:35 P.M.
with all Councilmen
CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC The memorandum dated
CENTER DRIVE BETWEEN March 12, 1974, from
BIRCH AND MINTER STREETS the Director of Public
Works regarding construc-
tion of Civic Center Drive between Birch and Minter was con-
sidered. Council approved the staff recommendation to delete
the right-of-way acquisition project for Memory Lane, as listed
in the 59-551 Fund for 1973-74, and instructed staff to take
the necessary steps to reallocate the funds previously budgeted
for the Memory Lane project to the Civic Center Drive project,
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset,
and carried, with dissenting vote by Councilman Evans.
(59:CA 29.8)
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CIVIC CENTER PARKING The memorandum dated
March 13, 1974, from the
Director of Public Works
pertaining to Civic
Center parking and related matters was continued to the next
Study Session, scheduled for April 1, 1974 at 12:00 Noon in
Room 831, City Hall, on the unanimously approved motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (60:CA 77.S)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Ray Villa, 317 South
MANPOWER COMMISSION Bristol Street, addressed
the Council and stated that
an elected official should
be appointed to the Manpower Commission rather than a lay person,
and recommended that Mayor Patterson be named the City repre-
sentative and Councilman Yamamoto be named the Alternate, since
time was of the essence and the County and other consortium
cities would be making their committee appointments later in
the week. On motion of Councilman Griset, sec~onded by Council-
man Ward, Council unanimously designated Mayor Patterson as
the City representative to the Manpower Commission and Council-
man Yamamoto as the Alternate. (CA 140.4; CA 80.1)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Markel requested
FIRST STREET WIDENING a status report on the
widening of First Street
at Lyon Street. The
Director of Public Works reported that the Order of Immediate
Possession had been served some time back on Mr. Keller, the
property owner; that the project is out for bid, and a
recommendation for an award would be forthcoming. ~CA 29.8)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Patterson reported
TRANSIT DISTRICT REPORT on the meeting of the
Board of the Orange
County Transit District,
which had been held earlier in the day to determine the major
corridors for utilizing the multi-modal mass rapid transit
system for Orange County. Using a map, he outlined the route
approved by the Board, which was the basic T2E, PE right-of-
way, Fourth Street, the ATSF, Highway 57 and the Riverside
Freeway. In addition, the Board also adopted a route proposed
by the City of Anaheim which would route the transit through
Disneyland, Anaheim Center, and the Anaheim Stadium. He
further stated that the City had opposed the Anaheim suggestion
on the premise that it should be included in the second phase
of the mass transit development project rather than the first
phase, and because it would add 131 million dollars to the
initial development costs. (CA 112.2)
RECESS At 5:15 P.M., Council
recessed to Executive
Session to interview
for appointments to
Boards and Commissions. At 5:35 P.M., the meeting was
reconvened with all Councilmen present, and immediately recessed
to 7:30 P.M., at which time Council reconvened with tke same
Councilmen present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag, the Invocation was given by Colonel Agnew of the
Salvation Army. (CA 80.17)
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES Mr. Rudy Gallegos and
CLIFFORD COLLINS Mr. Clifford Collins, former
RUDY GALLEGOS Chairmen of the Planning
Commission and Personnel
Board, respectively, had advised the Clerk that they would be
unable to attend the meeting for presentation of the certifica-
tion of appreciation plaques. Mayor Patterson instructed the
Clerk to forward the plaques to them as soon as possible.
(CA 78.1a; CA 50.8)
OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Carl Schwarz,
CARL SCHWARZ appointed by Council
to the Board of Recrea-
tion and Parks on
February 25, 1974, was given the Oath of Office by the Clerk
of the Council. ~CA 52.2)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
SALVATION ARMY
introduced the representatives present. Mr. A1 S. DeWeese
of the activities of the Army, their accomplishments, and
works of charity. Councilman Garthe presented a City Seal
Tile Plaque to Colonel Agnew, who accepted it on behalf of
Major Thomas Cizar. (CA 9.3)
Mayor Patterson intro-
duced Colonel Agnew of
the Santa Aha Corps of
The Salvation Army, who
spoke
WAFFLE HOUSE Letters from Eric Lassen,
Chairman of the Historic
Preservation Committee of
~ the American Institute of
Architects, Orange County Chapter; Richard A. Curtis, Attorney,
Los Angeles; Mrs. Ralph Winkler; and Ms. June W. Hamilton,
recommending preservation of the Waffle House; and letter from
Councilman James E. Ward to the A.I.A. requesting their
recommendation as to whether or not the Waffle House merits
sufficient historical and architectural value to warrant pre-
servation from demolition, were reviewed by Council. Speakers
in favor of preservation were:
Eric s. Lassen, Chairman, Historical Preservation
Committee, Orange County Chapter, A.I.A.;
Lecil Slaback, Member, Orange County Historical
Commission;
Richard Curtis, Attorney, Los Angeles County
Public Defender's Office;
Douglas Lans, Attorney, Santa Ana;
Gates W. Burrows, Architect, Santa Aha;
Mrs. Paul Biner, 628 East Chestnut, Santa.Aha.
Council authorized the expenditure of approximately $12,000,
or the funds necessary (not to exceed $12,000), from the
Council Contingency Fund~ to move the Waffle House back on
its present location, or to another short-distanced location,
to permit the widening andextension of Civic Center Drive
East, and to provide six months time to find a permanent
location for it, with the proviso that the Santa Aha Historical
Preservation Society shall first be responsible for obtaining
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permission from the property owner prior to relocation of the
house onto the site selected on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried, with Councilmen
Yamamoto and Markel dissenting.
In the discussion prior to approval of the motion, Councilman
Griset suggested that the Council's action would buy time for
the preservation of the building; and that the future owner of
the Waffle House should be willing to enter into an agreement
with the City to preserve it in perpetuity with no change in
basic design or architectural appearance.
The Director of Public Works estimated that the demolition costs
would be approximately $2,000 to $5,000; that it is anticipated
the contract for the street widening will be awarded on June 17,
with construction to follow shortly thereafter; and that
destruction of the house wnuld take place approximately the
middle of July if a relocation site were not obtained.
Council authorized staff to take whatever steps are necessary
to deed the Waffle House as a gift to the Santa Ana Historical
Preservation Society provided that it is preserved for historical
purposes, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Garthe and carried, with Mayor Patterson dissenting.
Upon request of Mr. Lecil Slaback, Councilman.Griset's motion,
seconded by Councilman Ward, that a letter be written to each
of the members of the Orange.County Board of Supervisors to ask
their cooperation to preserve the Waffle House, and to assist
in any way they possibly could in locating the building, carried
unanimously. (CA 85.1d)
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE The application filed by
MUNICIPAL BOWL the Santa Ana Historical
Preservation Society for
use of the Municipal
Bowl on Sunday, May 19, 1974 for an Antique Swap Meet, was
referred to staff for routine processing by informal unanimous
consent. (CA 52.8)
RECESS
Councilmen present.
At 9:45 P.M., a recess
was called by the Mayor.
The meeting reconvened
at 10:00 P.M., with all
SOUTHWESTERN MUTUAL The memorandum dated
WATER COMPANY March 12, 1974, from
FRANCHISE APPLICATION the Director of Public
Works regarding the
franchise application submitted by Southwestern Mutual Water
Company was considered by Council.
The subject was opened for discussion by the public on the
unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto.
The petition filed in opposition to City water services, con-
taining 131 signatures, was received and filed on the unani-
mously approved motion of Councilman Garthe, second~ by
Councilman Markel.
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The following persons spoke in favor of the franchise applica-
tion approval:
John S. Pickrell, President, Southwestern Mutual Water Co.
Kenneth Lee, Secretary-Treasurer, Southwestern Mutual Water Co.
Ken Ballinger, 2417 West Occidental Street
Paul Robles, 2518 W. Stanford Street
The proponents stated that the company has two good wells
producing good water that the stockholders don't want to
give up because financially the company is not able to put in
new mains; that the company can improve the fire hydrants;
that a 5 - 10 year franchise would be adequate; that all 220
stockholders are opposed to replacement by the City system; and
that the area has recently incurred an indebtedness as a result
of a street improvement assessment, and that any additional
assessment would be a hardship.
Mr. Paul C. Dunn, 2502 West Occidental, spoke against approval
of the franchise application, and in favor of the area being
taken into the City water system, because of muddy water, poor
water pressure and inadequate fire protection.
Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to
approve the franchise application for a period of five years,
failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Griset, Evans
NOES: Ward, Patterson, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Ward,
and carried, with Councilmen
Council:
seconded by Councilman Garthe
Griset and Evans dissenting,
1)
Requested the Southwestern Mutual Water Company to
present a plan approved by the shareholders for the
improvement of the water system with an adequate
financing scheme by May 1, 1974; and
2)
Stipulated that if such plan is not forthcoming,
the franchise application would be deemed denied
effective May 1, 1974, and staff was instructed
thereafter to initiate proceedings for an assessment
to provide a City system for the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of the area.
(81:CA 12; CA 130)
SENATE BILL 2747 Mayor Patterson reported
MINIMUM WAGE LEGISLATION on the dilemma facing
Senators Tunney and
Cranston in voting on the
Dent Amendment to S.B. 2747, and explained that they had voted
against it because a "yes" vote would have excluded firemen
from the minimum wage law entirely; consequently the law,
including the overtime provision, was referred to the Senate
Conference Committee, and there is still a good possibility
that an alternative to the time and one-half provision, as
it pertains to firemen, can be worked out.
Mayor Patterson was authorized to communicate further with
Senators Tunney and Cranston in pursuit of an alternative that
would still give City support to the minimum wage law, on the
unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Garthe. (82:CA 50.1; CA 50.2a)
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PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS
to the City Charter
Election ballot:
Councilman Markel
requested Council
consideration of the
following amendments
to be placed on the November General
Replacement of a Councilman is to be made
by election of the voters not less than
S0 days, nor more than 60 days, after
election to office, resignation from
office, or death while in office.
Because of large expenditures involved,
the continuation of the Office of
Public Relations and the printing and
distribution of a newsletter should be
determined by a vote of the people.
Councilman Brans suggested that a third amendment, to increase
the Mayor's salary be included in the discussion.
Councilman Griset reminded Councilmen that the 1970 ballot
measure calling for an increase in Council and Mayor salaries
was soundly defeated.
Mayor Patterson stated that he would support a ballot measure
to establish Council salaries in accordance with the rate
established for General Law cities and asked Council's opinion
regarding a full-time elected Mayor who would receive full
time elected pay.
Councilman Griset stated he could not support a ballot measure
to elect a full-time Mayor unless there was a complete revision
to the Charter relative to Council-Manager form of government.
Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, to
receive and file the second Charter amendment proposed by
Councilman Markel pertaining to the Office of Public Relations
and the Newsletter, was approved, with Councilmen Evans and
Markel dissenting.
Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward to
receive and file the first Charter Amendment proposed by
Councilman Markel, to elect, rather than appoint, replacement
Councilmen, failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward
NOES: Evans, Patterson, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel
ABSENT: None
Council instructed staff to provide a report regarding election
of replacement Councilmen, including special election costs,
length of'time involved, and present Charter provisions, on
the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto.
Council further instructed staff to provide a report regarding
direct Mayoral election, increased remuneration for the posi-
tion on a full-time basis, and putting Council members on an
equal pay status with General Law cities' Councilmen, on mo-
tion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and
carried, with Councilman Griset dissenting. (CA 129)
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BUILDING PERMIT APPEAL The written appeal
SANTA ANA LINCOLN-MERCURY dated March 18, 1974,
from Louis R. Benny,
President; and Fred
J. Sifferman, General Operations Manager, Santa Ana Lincoln-
Mercury, for a thirty foot driveway between the present body
shop and new addition of body shop and mechanical repair
shop, instead of a forty foot driveway, or a twenty foot
area around each building, was presented to the Council.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward,
to refer the matter to staff for report and recommendation
at the next meeting, was unanimously approved.
WEST COMMUNITY CENTER Councilman Yamamoto
complimented Tony
Sierra of the West
Community Center
staff for his work with youth and noted that, as a PEP
employee, his employment with the City would soon be terminated.
The Councilman recommended that the administration review its
personnel needs in areas where Mr. Sierra's exceptional abili-
ties might be utilized to the City's advantage. (CA 131.6)
JOINT POWERS The City Manager
MANPOWER AGREEMENT referred to the Joint
Powers Manpower Agree-
ment, approved by
Council on February 25, 1974, and stated that the following
three changes were recommended by the Department of Labor and
are presented for Council approval:
1. That parties to the agreement agree to be held
liable for use of federal funds received;
That the 30-day clause for withdrawal from the
agreement be deleted and it revert to an annual
agreement;
That property, such as furniture, revert to the
General Services Administration, or its designee,
rather than to the individual agency.
The foregoing changes were approved on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried, with
Councilmen Evans, Garthe and Markel dissenting. (A-74-6)
ADJOURNMENT
8:00 A.M. in Room 831,
Commission applicants,
of Councilman Evans,
The meeting was
adjourned at 11:35
P.M. to Saturday,
March 23, 1974, at
City Hall, to interview Board and
on the unanimously carried motion
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
FLORENCE I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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