HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1974 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
April 15, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the
following Councilmen present: John Garthe, Vernon S. Evans,
J. Ogden Markel, James E. Ward, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor
Jerry M. Patterson. Councilman Lorin Griset arrived at 2:10
P.M. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City
Attorney James A. Withers, Director of Planning Charles C.
Zimmerman, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, and
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES The Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of
April 1, 1974, and
the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of April 8, 1974, were approved as submitted on
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried.
RECESS At 2:10 P.M., Ceuncil
recessed to convene as
the Housing Authority.
The Housing Authority
recessed at 2:20 P.M., and the Council reconvened with all
members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda
items were removed from
the Consent Calendar:
Item 1 D requested by
Councilman Ward; Items 5 A and 5 B, requested by Councilman
Yamamoto; and Items 7 A and 7 B requested by Councilman Evans.
On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended
action on the following Consent Calendar items:
BID CALLS
ment for bids
on the following:
Approved plans and
specifications, and
authorized advertise-
SPEC. 74-008 - Two 1/2-Ton Compact Pickup
Trucks with Cross Tool Boxes.
Annual Requirements as follows:
SPEC. 745-111 - Asbestos Cement Pipe.
SPEC. 745-118 Cast Iron Fittings.
SPEC. 745-120 -Gate Valves.
SPEC. 745-121 - Butterfly Valves.
SPEC. 745-122 A ~ B - Tapping Sleeves
& Tapping Gate Valves.
SPEC. 745-135 A & B - Fire Hydrants.
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SPEC. 745-136 - Cold Water Meters.
SPEC. 745-137 Domestic Cold Water
Meters Fire Service.
SPEC. 745-138
Compound.
Cold Water Meters
SPEC. 745-234 Portland Cement Con-
crete
SPEC. 745-232 - Liquid Asphalt Sealer.
PROJECT 6077 -'Construct concrete block
storage building in Santiago Park, block
wall concession room at Stadium, and
block wall maintenance room under Plaza
of the Flags.
(CA 89)
BID AWARDS
most responsible bidder.
Awarded contracts as
follows on the basis
of'lowest, best and
SPEC. 74-004 - Ten (10) Electronic Control
Switches for emergency sirens and paging
system with outside speakers; awarded to
R. T. Crossman, Orange. (CA 89)
AGREEMENTS
ing
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk
to execute the follow-
agreements:
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PARK
SITES - Between the City and Governmental Pro-
fessional Services. (A- 74-18)
WEST WASHINGTON STORM DRAIN ~-5-W) CONSTRUC-
TION - Between the City and Orange County Flood
Control District. (A~74-.19)
INSTALLATI,ON OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION
OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE & BEAR STREETS - Between the
City and the City of Costa Mesa. (A-74-20)
Approved and authorized the Mayor to give written consent
to the following agreement on behalf of~the City subject
to conditions set forth in the City Attorney's memorandum
to Council dated April 11, 1974:
RESTAURANT
Between the River View
(A-74-11)
TRAFFIC
or installed April
(CA 18.3a)
CONCESSION AT RIVER VIEW GOLF COURSE -
Golf and K-J Enterprises.
Received and ordered
filed report of con-
trol devices removed
through April I0, 1974, inclusive.
DEEDS, NO CASH Received and ordered
GRANTEE, CITY filed a report of
No-Cash Deeds accepted
by the City Manager, pursuant to Resolution #69-156, from
March 28, 1974, through April 10, 1974,. inclusive. (CA 155)
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DEEDS WITH CASH
GRANTEE, CITY
necessary documents
Approved the following
deeds and authorized
the Mayor to sign all
in connection with the purchase:
DOUGLAS F. & JULIA K. WALL, west side of
Flower, north side of Glenwood; fire station
site.
PARKVIEW MEMORIAL REFORMED CHURCH,
of Glenwood, west of Flower; fire
site.
north side
station
Approved cash payment for miscellaneous improvements
existing within the part taken in connection with the
following:
BRUCE WALKUP, west side of Main Street, 300
feet north of Owens Drive; street purposes.
(Deed No. 5378 was approved by Council on
March 11, 1974; it was a voluntary dedication
of right-of-way by grantor.) (~A 155]
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTOR, CITY
by Mayor and Clerk:
Approved the following
deeds and authorized
execution of the deeds
FAIRHAVEN RANCH, west side of Grand, south
of Grovemont; vehicular access rights.
NEWPORT PARTNERS, north side Ritchey, east
of Lyon; vehicular access rights.
ESTATE OF HAZEL CUBBON GREENLEAF, ~outh
side of First, west of Daisy; vehicular
access rights.
(CA 155)
COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
bonds on the following:
Authorized release
of performance, monu,
ment, labor and material
TRACT 7677 - North of Seventeenth Street, w~st
of Lincoln Avenue. (CA 24)
PROCLA34ATIONS Received and ordered
filed report of Proclama-
tions issued by the Mayor:
ANTI-LITTER MONTH 1974 - May
COMMENDING AMIGOS DE SER, CINCO DE MAYO 1974
FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY -May 11
SANTA ANA HOST LION'S CLUB CHARITY DAY ~.
Third Annual Charity Barbecue - April 21
LIBRARY WEEK - April 21 through April 27
VOLUNTEER WEEK - April 21 through April 27
U.S. ARMY RESERVE COMMUNITY MONTH ~ April hCA 46]
* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * *
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AGENDA ORDER The following bid
PROJECT 8020 call (Agenda item
1 D) was continued to
the evening session
pending receipt of maps on the unanimously carried motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe:
PROJECT 8020 - Construct MacArthur Park (Phase I)
at MacArthur Boulevard and Towner Street. (CA 89)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Received and ordered
LICENSE APPLICATIONS filed the following
GOLDEN GREEN & K-J ENTERPRISES Alcoholic Beverage
License Applications on
motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Evans, with
dissenting vote by Councilman Yamamoto:
GOLDEN GREEK, INC., CELESTE, A.R., President
2513 West Edinger Avenue, Stock Transfer, On
Sale General (Public Premises).
K-J ENTERPRISES - 1808 West 22nd Street, On
Sale Beer, Original.
(CA 146)
VARIANCE 74-6 The Negative Declaration
MAE A. PICKELHEIMER and the Planning Commis-
sion Findings of Fact
approving VA ?4-6, filed
by Mae A. Pickelheimer to allow existing open storage of
heavy equipment and plumbing supplies [approved for two years)
to remain on a permanent basis at 1122 North F~a~bor Boulevard,
in the C 2 and R 2 B District, were roceiYed and orderod filed
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried. (CA 13)
VARIANCE 74-7 The Determination of
WEIGHT WATCHERS Exemption and the Plan-
ning Commission Findings
of Fact approving
VA ?4-?, filed by Weight Watchers to allow construction of
a pole sign which would encroach 12 feet into tko required
iS-foot front setback at 2130 East Fourth Street, in the LP
District, were received and ordered filed on motion ef Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously
carried. (CA 13)
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 Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward,
ORDINANCE NS-1203
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
AN ORDINANCE OF TH~
CLTY COUNCIL 0¥ TH~
CITY 'OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 2~318
CODE PERTAINING TO VOTING BY COUNCIL
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MEMBERS IN CONFLICT OF INTERESTS SITUATIONS was referred to
the City Attorney for redrafting on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried.
(CA 80.21; CA ?4)
ORDINANCE NS-1204 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
BILLBOARD MORATORIUM CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBIT-
ING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILD-
ING PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OFF-PREMISE SIGNS WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FORA NINETY DAY
PERIOD was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Ward, with dissenting votes by Councilmen Evans
and Markel. (CA 34)
ORDINANCE NS-1205 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
BUILDING PERMIT MORATORIUM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING
THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING
PERMITS FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS YI'THIN
THAT PORTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF THE SANTA
ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOUNDED BY MAIN STREET
ON THE EAST, ROSS STREET ON THE}VEST, FIFTH STREET ON THE
SOUTH, AND SANTA ANA BOULEVARD ON THE NORTh, FOR A PERIOD
OF NINETY DAYS TO ALLOW THE COMPLETION OF A JOINT REDEVELOP-
MBNT AGENCY AND ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT FEASI'B{LI'TY
STUDY IN SAID LOCATION FOR A MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATt~DN TER~.
MINAL FOR ORANGE COUNTY~ was adopted on metion of Councllm&n
Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, with dissenting votes
by Councilmen Evans, Garthe, and Markel. CCA 84.5; CA 82.7)
ORDINANCE NS-1208 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MILITARY OPERATIONS CITY COUNCIL OF THE
LAND USE DISTRICT CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING
DIVISION 27 TO ARTICLE
III OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, CONSISTING
OF SECTION 41-594, PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLI'SFiV/ENT O~ A MILI-
TARY OPERATIONS USE DISTRICT FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
UNITED STATES was adopted as an emergency ordinance and was
passed to second reading on motion of Councilman 8riset,
seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried. In
addition, Council took the following action on the unanimously
approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto:
Initiated an amendment application to prezone the
Marine Corps Air Station MO (Military 0pe~atiens~
and instructed the Planning Director to set the
Amendment Application for public hearing 5efo~e tke
Planning Commission on a date after the effective
date of the regular ordinance; and
Instructed the Clerk of the Council at suc5 ti~me as
she ascertains the Planning Commission kearing date
to set the pre-zoning Amendment Application for pub-
lic hearing before the Council on a regular or adjourned
meeting date immediately following the Planning C~mmis-
sion hearing date. 6CA 78)
ORDINANCE NS-1209
VEHICLES FOR HIKE
38-2, AND 38-2a OF THE
AN ORDINANCE OF TH]]
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMEND-
ING SECTIONS 38-1,
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
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VEHICLES FOR HIRE, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND PROVIDING
FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT was adopted as an emergency~ordinance and
was passed to socond reading on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried.
(CA ~6; CA 74)
RESOLUTION NO. ?4-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE
DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
JUNIPER AVENUE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DEFERRIN6 REQUIREMENT
OF DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF JUNIPER
AVENUE BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND THE SOUTHERN PACI{~C
RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY~ was continued to tho next ~eeting at
the request of the AMF-Voit Corp. on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried.
(CA 29.4)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-52 A RESOLUTION DF THE
CONDEMNATION - FIRST STREET CITY COUNCIL OF THE
AMENDING RESOLUTION 72-53 C~T~ OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORtZIN6 CONDEMNATION
OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET WIDENIN6 AND i~MPROVEMENT OF FIRST
STREET, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. ?2-55 PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL MAY 1, 1972 was continued to the next meeting ~May 6~
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and carried with Councilmen Yamamoto and Markel~ and Mayor
Patterson dissenting.
The following people addressed Council in opposition to
a total take of Mr. Keller's property ~ituated at tko
southwest corner of First and Lyon St~eets]:
Mr. D. J. Keller, 1031 West 20th Street;
Mr. Earnest Andrew Meredith~ 12757 Barrett Lane;
Mr. Joe Gilmaker, 308 West 4th Street.
Councilman Griset moved that Council express its intent to
arrive at.an agreement with Mr. Keller on the Basis of a
partial take, the price of which has alreadx Been determined
and understood by both the City and Mr, Keller, including
the elimination of the building known as the "liquor store"
at the corner of Lyon and First Street; a 25.foot radius
at the corner; one opening to the property from First Street,
precluding any on Lyon Street; the inclusien~of some kind of
landscaping along First Street, which w~uld make tko front
more acceptable under the circumstances; and conformance
to all Building and City codes without necessity, of variances.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Evans and carried, with
dissenting votes by Councilmen Yamamoto and M~rkel, and ~ayor
Patterson.
Councilman Griset moved that the matter Be referred to staff
to draft an agreement with Mr. Keller for inclusion on the
agenda for the next meeting [May 6). The motion was seconded
by Councilman Ward, and carried with dissenting vote hy
Councilman Yamamoto. (CA 2~.8)
RECESS
men present.
At 4:30 P.M,, a recess
was declared. .The
meeting reconYened at
4:40 with all Council-
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RESOLUTION NO. 74-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE
FIRST WESTERN BANK & TRUST CO. CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA UPHOLD-
ING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO.
?3-62 FILED BY THE FIRST WESTERN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY was
adopted on motion of Councilman Evans seconded by Councilman
Garthe, with dissenting vote by Councilman Yamamoto. (CA 13)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE
GRANT AWARD CONTRACT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING AND IMPLE-
MENTING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL
JUSTICE FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED RECORDS SYSTEM was
adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and unanimously carried. (CA 4?)
READING WAIVED The full reading of
Resolution No. 74-57
was waived and it was
read by title only, on
the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Griset.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PROCLAIMING APRIL 30,
1974, A NATIONAL DAY OF HUMILIATION, FASTING AND PRAYER was
adopted unanimously on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Markel. (CA 42)
AGENDA ORDER
By informal unanimous
consent Council considered
Items 63, 46, S? and 8?
next on the agenda.
SANTIAGO PARK FENCING The report dated April
11, 1974, from the Park
Superintendent regarding
Santiago Park Bowling
Green Fence was considered by Council.
The following people addressed Council stating that the fence
is properly located to protect the bowling green; that it
adds dignity and beauty to the area; that the six-foot height
will discourage vandalism; and that no additional planting is
necessary.
Allen Goddard, 2313 North Poinsettia
J. B. Walters, 1978 Tustin, Costa Mesa
Ed. F. Howard, 2606 Valencia
Jack Wise, 1610 Louise
Paul Regan
Mr. Dyer H. Campbell, 1616 South Euclid,
Forrest Jones
Anaheim
Mrs. Margaret Wattles addressed Council stating that she thought
the fence should go only around the greens and not include so
much of the park; that people in the neighborhood had not been
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adequately notified as to the meetings and she didn't realize
that pressure in numbers counted in something like this; she
requested a continuance to an evening meeting because many
people work during the day.
Councilman Griset moved that the matter be referred to the
Board of Recreation and Parks for recommendation and resolution.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Garthe and carried
unanimously.
Mayor Patterson requested that staff provide Council with a
report of the incidents of vandalism to the Bowling Green
and its club house. (CA S2)
TRAFFIC LIGHT The letter dated March
WARNER & HALLADAY 30, 1974 from ITT-Cannon
Electric and report dated
April 10, 1974, from the
Assistant Director of Public Works, recommending that signali-
zation of the interesection of Warner and Dyer with Halladay
be constructed in accordance with the Public Works Department
traffic priority list was referred to staff for continued
study and re-evaluation of priorities, and staff was instructed
to look into alternatives, such as developer participation,
for traffic light installation, on motion of Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried. Mr.
Don Gilchrist and Mr. Edward Black, representing ~TT~Cannon~
addressed Council, requesting that a traffic light Be installed
at the intersection of Warner and Halladay because of rapid
development and increased traffic in the area. fCA 18.3)
STREET IMPROVEMENT The letter dated April
REIMBURSEMENT 10, 1974 from Harold T.
MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD Segerstrom, et al.
stating their position
that a contractual commitment exists between the City and the
Segerstroms for the expense of improvement of MacArthur Boule-
vard to ultimate width of right-of-way which the Segerstroms
had dedicated to the City on May 14, 1971, was considered by
Council.
Mr. Henry Segerstrom orally reviewed the major points of the
letter with Council, emphasizing that the land necessary for
widening MacArthur had been dedicated under an existing street
improvement reimbursement policy; that the City had not pro-
ceeded with the improvements; and that subsequently the
street improvement reimbursement policy had been discontinued
without notification to the Segerstroms.
Council continued the matter for three weeks to its May 6, 1974
meeting, and directed the staff to prepare a report to be sub-
mitted at the May 6 meeting, a copy of which is to be sent to
the Segerstroms one week before the meeting, on the unanimously
carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Griset. (CA 29.4)
RELOCATION BENEFITS
FOR DISPLACED TENANT
as a displaced tenant. She
differential allowed by the
view of the fact that her present
more than her former rental costs.
Ms. Helen Klein, 1716
North McClay Street,
addressed Council regard-
ing benefits allowed her
stated that the $6 per month rent
City is not a fair allowance in
rental costs are $35 per month
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 142 APRIL 15, 1974
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Oarthe,
with dissenting vote by Councilman Yamamoto, Council referred
the matter to staff for resolution with the proviso that, in
the event of failure to reach a compromise, Council would again
review the evidence and make a final determination regarding the
appeal. (CA 29.8)
RECESS
Council reconvened at 7:40 P.M.
Mayor Patterson led the Pledge
Invocation was given by the Reverend Helen
Foursquare Church. (CA 80.17)
At 5:40 P.M., Council
recessed for dinner at
the Saddleback Inn, by
unanimous informal consent.
with all Councilmen present.
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Garcia, Westminster
SPECIAL PRESENTATION A plaque from the City
CLIFFORD O. COLLINS Council was presented
by the Mayor to Mr,
Clifford O. Collins for
outstanding service to the City as Chairman and member of the
Personnel Board. (CA 50.8)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mr. John Martin, former
JOHN MARTIN member of tke Human
Relations Commission
was unable to attend
the meeting for presentation of the Certificate of Apprecia-
tion. Mayor Patterson instructed the Clerk to forward the
Certificate.to him as soon as possible. (CA 131.2)
AMIGOS DE SER Mayor Patterson pre-
CINCO DE MAYO 1974 sented Mr. Ray Villa
PROCLAMATION of the Amigos de SER
(Service, Employment,
Redevelopment)with a Proclamation commending Amigos de SER,
the Business and Industry Advisory Committee of Operation SER,
for serving the disadvantaged minority citizens of Orange
County, assisting them to prepare for better employment oppor-
tunities, and Orange County business and industry for helping
with their Affirmative Action Program. (CA 46)
SANTA ANA HOST LION'S Councilman Garthe pre-
CLUB CHARITY DAY sented Mr, Dwigkt Gross,
PROCLAMATION President of the Santa
Ana Host Lion's Club,
with a Proclamation urging all citizens to support the Santa
Ana Host Lion's Third Annual Charity Barbeque, Sunday, April
21, 1974. (CA 46)
OATH OF OFFICE
LYNDA L. FERRIS
Parks, by the Clerk of the Council.
The Oath of Office was
given to Mrs. Lynda L.
Ferris, appointee to the
Board of Recreation and
(CA S2.2)
RECOGNITION FOR COURAGE The Police Chief intro-
OFFICER JOHN H. DITTUS duced Officer John H.
Dittus. On behalf of
the City Council, Mayor
Patterson presented Officer Dittus with an inscribed City Seal
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Plaque in recognition of his professional courage and alert-
ness under extremely hazardous conditions. (CA 73B)
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing to
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1207 consider the adoption
SERVICE STATIONS of an ordinance regulat-
ing service stations was
opened by Mayor Patterson. Affidavits of publication and
mailing of proper Notice were on file with the Clerk of the
Council.
William Daugherty, Senior Planner, gave a slide presentation,
showing four categories of service stations: abandoned,
closed, converted and operating. He stated that the proposed
ordinance provided for an "S" (Service Station) District and
abatement of abandoned service stations; and that its adoption
is recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No, 6847.
The following people addressed Council, objecting to certain
sections of the ordinance:
Ken Denny, Western Oil and Gas Assoc., 609 S. Grand
Avenue, Los Angeles 90017;
Cal Massee, Shell Oil Co., P.O. Box 20158, San Diego;
Donald Pieper, 13122 Laurinda Way, Santa Ana 9270S
Ron Werderitsch, U-Haul Co., 1233 South Wright, Santa Ana.
The opponents stated that the "S" District would deter moderni-
zation of existing stations; that the service station defini-
tion needed improvement; that the ordinance should include all
types of drive-in operations; and that it would discriminate
against property owners who lease their property for a service
station because it would be zoned "S" and could not be used
for any other commercial purpose. There were also objections
to the provisions dealing with rental equipment and decora-
tive walls and screening.
There were no other opponents or proponents and the hearing
was closed by the Mayor.
ORDINANCE NS-1207 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA REGULATING THE LOCATION, DESIGN, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE STATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF CLOSED, VACANT AND INOPERATIVE SERVICE STATIONS
AS PUBLIC NUISANCES was passed to second reading on motion of
Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried
with Councilmen Griset, Evans, and Markel dissenting.
(CA 78)
PUBLIC HEARING
VARIANCE 74-5 &
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
IRVINE COMPANY
tion No. 74-5 filed by the
The Public Hearing set
by the City Council on
April 1 to consider the
Determination of Exemp-
tion and Variance Applica-
Irvine Company to allow seven signs
in the LM District (2 freeway oriented), which are not permitted
by the Municipal Code, for a commercial development, at 1717
East Dyer Road, was opened by the Mayor.
The Planning Director reviewed the Planning Commission Find-
ings of Fact.
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Mr. John A. Hulbert, 17581 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, and Mr.
Walter Brooks addressed Council as proponents; displayed
drawings of the proposed signs; described their purpose; and
stated that the designs had been approved by the Director of
Design Review for the Irvine Co., as well as the Irvine Indus-
trial Complex.
Council received and ordered filed the Determination of Exemp-
tion and instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
upholding the decision of the Planning Commission to grant
Variance 74-5, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Markel, with dissenting votes by Councilmen Ward
and Yamamoto. (CA 13)
RECESS
Council members present.
At 9:50 P.M. a recess
was declared. The
meeting reconvened at
9:55 P.M. with all
PUBLIC HEARING The Publi'c Hearing to
MINOR EXCEPTION 74-5 consider Determination
APPEAL NO. 340 of Exemption for Minor
HERMON JOHNSON Exception 74-5 and
Appeal No. 340 filed
by Hermon Johnson, 1305 West Santa Ana Boulevard, appealing
the Zoning Administrator's denial of Minor Exception 74-5,
was opened by Mayor Patterson.
Mr. Dale Heinly, 838 North Van Ness Street, Attorney at Law,
representing the appellant-applicant, stated that there was
no evidence against the applicant; that he has established a
reputation as a good businessman; and that the income from the
bar would enable him to improve the building and rent out
other shops in it that would generally improve the a~ea.
Mr. Heinly filed a petition containing 56 signatures of resi-
dents and business people in the area who had approved the
re-opening of the Bristol Gardens Bar. The Clerk read aloud
a letter from Mary M. Ruiz, 1402 West Santa Aha Boulevard,
objecting to the granting of the Minor Exception.
The public hearing was closed.
The Determination of Exemption was received and ordered filed
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
upholding the decision of the Zoning Administrator to deny
Minor Exception 74-5, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Griset and carried, with Councilman Evans and
Mayor Patterson dissenting. (CA 13.5)
BIKE LANES The report dated April
GREENVILLE & HOBART 10, 1974, from the
PARKING REMOVAL Assistant Director of
Public Works, recommend-
ing removal of parking between 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on
Hobart between Pacific Electric Railway right-of-way and Ever-
green Street and Greenville Street between Warner and Stanford,
in accordance with the Council's adopted Bike Route Plan,
was approved by Council, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a resolution authorizing such parking restriction,
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Y~mamete,
and unanimously carried. (CA 18.6)
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CIVIC CENTER The appointment to
COMMISSION APPOINTEE replace Mr. Richard Kopel,
whose term of office as
a member of the Civic
Center Commission expires on May 4, 1974, was continued to the
next meeting, May 6, 1974, on the unanimously approved motion
of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe. Mr.
Kopel has served two full terms as a Commissioner, and is
ineligible for re-appointment pursuant to the joint powers
agreement establishing the Commission. Council instructed
the Clerk to prepare a Certificate of Appreciation for
presentation to Mr. Kopel as soon as a new appointee has been
named. (CA 77.3)
BID CALL Council approved plans
PROJECT 8020 and specifications for
MAC ARTHUR PARK (PHASE I) Project 8020, Construction
of MacArthur Park (Phase
I) at MacArthur Boulevard and Towner Street, and authorized
advertisement for bids, subject to modification of the
specifications to add two cul-de-sacs at the end of Towner
and Lowell Streets, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded
by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried.
Dr. Victor Twaddell, 3734 South Towner Street, stated that the
homeowners would prefer dead-ending Towner and Lowell Streets,
and that the decision to dead-end had been made at a meeting
of the residents and representatives of the City Park Depart-
ment. (CA 89)
BOWERS MUSEUM The letter received
EDUCATION GALLERY April 10, 1974, from
the Bowers Museum
Foundation, requesting
permission to borrow $15,000 from the City, at no interest,
to construct the Education Gallery was referred to the Bowers
Museum Board and to staff for report and recommendation, on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried. (CA 85)
BOWERS MUSEUM Tke letter dated April
PARKING LOT EXPANSION 10, 1974, from the
Museum Board of Trustees,
recommending approval of
expansion of the parking lot located east of the new Museum
addition was referred to staff for report and recommendation,
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried. (CA 85)
SALE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY Consent was given to
sale of tax deeded
property AP 2-050-13
and AP-14-203-46 as
described in Tax Collector's letter dated March 25, 1974,
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans
and unanimously carried, and the Clerk was instructed to
notify the Tax Collector accordingly. (CA 45)
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION &
EXPENDITURES LIMITATIONS
tion and Expenditure limitations,
The letter dated April
9, 1974, from the League
of Women.Voters, regard-
ing Campaign Contribu-
was referred to staff for
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report and recommendation at the next meeting, May 6, 1974, on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 68.3)
PROPOSED BICENTENNIAL
PROJECT - CULTURAL HERITAGE
EVALUATION COMMITTEE
The report dated March 27,
1974, from the Museum
Director regarding the
Cultural Heritage Commit-
tee's recommendation to establish and maintain a "Santa Ana
Room" a% ~Bowers Museum :as a Bicentennial Project, was received
by Council and referred to the Museum Board and staff on motion
of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unani-
mously carried. (CA 42.5; CA 85)
RESOLUTION 74-56 A RESOLUTION OP THE
BICENTENNIAL PROJECT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
~: CITY OF SANTA ANA
DESIGNATING THE GREATER
SANTA ANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS THE OFFICIAL COORDINATING
AND ADVISORY ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 1976 AMERICAN REVOLUTION
BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION was adopted on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel, with dissenting vote
by Councilman Ward.
The following action was also taken by Council on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried,
with Councilman Ward dissenting:
Approved list of proposed members of the Santa Ana
American Revolution Bicentennial Committee and ~
authorized Project Director to invite additional
members to serve on the steering committee, with the
proviso that the Bicentennial Committee be increased
to provide greater representation from all segments of
the City for total community participation and support;
Appointed Mr. Gene Moriarty as the Project Director;
Appmoved action of the Project Director and the commit-
tee to make application and take necessary steps to
become a Bicentennial Community;
Directed the Santa Ana American Revolution Bicentennial
Committee to develop an appropriate program and operat-
ing budget;
Directed the Bowers Muesum Director to act as the
liaison between the City of Santa Ana and the Santa
Ana American Revolution Bicentennial Committee for the
purpose of informing the Greater Santa Ana Chamber
of Commerce of the State laws regarding policies and
procedures as outlined in the Brown Act. .(CA 42.3)
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT The report dated Febru-
OgJECT~VES - 1973-74 . ary 22,' 1974, from the
Library Board, listing
prioritized Library
Department Objectives for 1973-74, was received and ordered
filed on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Evans and unanimously carried. (CA 56.1)
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FLOOD PLAIN INSURANCE The report dated April
4, 1974 from the Direc-
tor of Public ~orks,
and the report d~ted
March 12, 1974 from Edward Probyn James, recommending support
of ~the Floor Insurance Program as an intermediate term solu-
tion to the City's flood hazard problem, with the understand-
ing that the ultimate solution will be expansion of flood con-
trol facilities along the Santa Ana River and its tributaries,
was deferred to May 6 for further discussion by. Council, on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried. (CA 140.14)
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT On motion of Ceuncllman
POLICY IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS Ward, seconded 5y
Councilman .Y'amamoto, and
unanimously carried,
the oral report by the Director of Public Works regarding
the City's sidewalk improvement policy in industrial areas,
was deferred to the May 6 Council meeting. CCA 29.14]
LOCAL AGENCY The "Background and
FORMATION COMMISSION Position Paper" pertain-
ing to his~ seat on the
Local Agency Formation
Commission, ~dated April 6, 1974, prepared by Councilman
Robert J. Nevil, La Habra, was received and filed on motion
of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe and
unanimously carried.
The foregoing motion included receiving and filing additional
documents pertaining to recent action by the Cities Selection
Committee of the Orange County League of Cities, regarding
its appointments to LAFC:
Letter dated April 4, 1974, from Mayor
Patterson to Chairman A1 Coen of the Cities
Selection Committee;
Letter dated April 8, 1974 to members of the
LAFC from Adrian Kuyper, County Counsel;
Los Angeles Times articles, April 5, 1974
e--~tion;
° ~ articles, April 5 and April 10, 1974
e~l~lOnS.
(CA 92.1)
WAFFLE HOUSE
RELOCATION
Public Works
received and
seconded by Councilman Griset,
The report of moving
estimates dated April
10, 1974, from the
Assistant Director of
regarding relocation of the Waffle House was
ordered filed on motion of Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried.
Responding to the City Attorney's request for guidance in
preparing an agreement for the disposition of the Waffle House,
Council unanimously agreed on inclusion of the following terms:
$12,000.00 contribution by the City for moving
costs;
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An as yet undetermined amount to be deposited
by the organization acquiring the house for
its restoration and preservation ($30,000.00
was estimated as a reasonable amount for that
purpose);
If acquired by a public or non-profit
tion, a stipulation that it be opened
least 20 hours per week to the public;
organlza~
for:at
Return of the house to the City if it is not
maintained for the public for an expressed period
of time;.
° Maintenance of an insurance policy against
destruction of the house.
Mrs. Paul Biner, 628 East Chestnut, requested clarification
of the position of the Santa Aha Historical Preservation
Society's acquisition of the Waffle House in view of the
action taken by Council on April 1, to rescind the offer to
convoy the house to that organization.
Mayor Patterson responded that a final determination on the
disposition of the Waffle House would be made at a public
hearing for that purpose, tentatively scheduled for May 20,
1974. (CA 85.1d)
HERITAGE PLAZA The concept of a Heritage
Plaza outlined in the
letter dated April 10,
1974, from Executive
Director, Redevelopment Agency, was approved on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, with dissenting
vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 85.1e)
STREET WIDENING The report dated April 1,
PROGRAM 1974, from the Director
of Public Works on the
subject of street widen-
ing program was continued to the May 6 meeting on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously
carried. (CA 29.8)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Yamamoto
LITTLE LEAGUE CONSTRUCTION stated that Little
League parents would
like to build a permanent
snack bar in Rosita Park using their own materials and labor
and requested staff to communicate with them to see what
arrangements could be made to facilitate their request. CCA 52)
ORANGE COUNTY Councilman Griset
CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION expressed his concern
that control of parking
in the Civic Center had
not been delegated to the Civic Center Commission. CCA 77.5)
ORANGE COUNTY
PARKING METER POSTS
posts throughout the City in the
Councilman Garthe
suggested that reflecting
tape should be placed
on the parking meter
interests of safety. (CA 77.5)
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CONDEMNATION - FIRST STREET Councilman Ward's motion
KELLER PROPERTY to include within the
discussion regarding the
agreement to be drawn for
the Keller property (Council minutes page 140), the possibility
of a total take by the City with a lease back for a specific
term lease, was seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried with
Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 29.8)
RECESS & At 12:05 A.M., Tuesday,
ADJOURNMENT Council recessed for
Executive Session. At
1:07 A.M. the meeting
reconvened and immediately adjourned on motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
FLORENCE I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1S0 APRIL 1S, 1974