HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1974MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR B~EETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 13, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 A.M., in Room 831, City
Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor Patterson, affidavits of
proper Notice and Posting were on file in the office of the
Clerk of the Council. The following Councilmen were present:
J. Ogden Markel, John Garthe, Harry K. Yamamoto, James E. Ward,
Vernon S. Evans, Lorin Griset and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson.
Also present were representatives of the Press and the follow-
ing Staff members: City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Assistant
City Manager Thomas J. Andrusky, City Attorney James A. Withers,
Park Superintendent Bomo Koral, Recreation Superintendent Gene
Laumeister, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Personnel
Director Don Bott, Museum Director Reilly Rhodes, Equipment
Maintenance Superintendent Warren Clark, Director of Redevelop-
ment Richard Goblirsch and Clerk of the Council Florence I.
Malone.
PROPOSED BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 1974-75
The Council continued
its review of the proposed
Budget, commencing with
the City Council Budget.
The City Attorney presented a summary of his personnel require-
ments, stating that his office represents all departments of
the City in a greater or lesser degree. He added that two
attorneys are assigned to police matters, one to Public Works,
one to the Planning Department. He suggested that these attorneys'
services might be charged to the departments serviced. He also
described the responsibilities of his office and cited some of
his accomplishments for the year, as well as plans for new programs.
The Planning Director reviewed the work program for his depart-
ment, using charts and graphs.
Councilman Evans noted that the Park and Recreation Department
budget showed the biggest decrease. The City Manager stated
that cuts had been made in maintenance, tree trimmers and
gardeners; and that there was no increase in programs.
Councilman Garthe expressed concern for the cleanliness of the
streets and parks. The City Manager responded that the manpower
program funds would help in those areas.
Stadium and park usage by
cussed; the consensus was
sidered for such usage.
groups outside of the City was dis-
that additional fees should be con-
(CA 65B)
P~ECESS
Councilmen present.
At 10:20 A.M., Council
declared a ten-minute
recess; Council reconvened
at 10:30 A.M., with all
EAST ORANGE COUNTY Mr. James Loomis, repre-
BOARD OF REALTORS senting the East Orange
County Board of Realtors
read a Board resolution
opposing an increased property tax rate, a property transfer
tax, or a utility tax. (CA 65B)
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SANTA ANA
CHAMBER OF
imposition
mendations
Mr. Richard Kopel,
COMMERCE President of the Santa
Ana Chamber of Commerce
also spoke against the
of any additional taxes, and he reviewed the recom-
of the Chamber Committee Task Force. (CA 65B)
PROPOSED BUDGET Councilman Evans sum-
FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 marized his reaction to
the proposed Budget,
indicating that he did
not favor a loan of the Parking Meter Fund; payment to boards
and commissions; gas allowance for Council; Public Information
Officer position; publication of the News Story; and the
Assistant to the Mayor position. He s--~ed that he was in favor
of a two per cent decrease in the Fire Department budget; a
five per cent decrease in the City Attorney's budget; and a
freeze on filling clerical positions unless it is a specialized
one.
The City Manager reviewed a proposal for imposition of a sani-
tation fee.
The Council concluded its review of the proposed Budget, and
requested the City Manager to prepare a summary of final
balancing proposals, including a sanitation fee ordinance,
which would generate $225,000 additional revenue, and proposed
increases and decreases, based on Council discussions to date,
to be presented at an adjourned meeting at 12:00 Noon, July 15,
1974. (CA 65B)
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 11:40 A.M., Council
recessed for an Executive
Session to consider
personnel and legal
matters. Council reconvened at 12:45 P.M., with all Council-
men present.
ADJOURNMENT At 12:45 P.M., the
meeting was adjourned
to Monday, July 15, at
12:00 Noon, in Room 831,
City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe.
LONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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