HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1974MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
August 5, 1974
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans at 2:05 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the
following Councilmen present: J. Ogden Markel, Harry K.
Yamamoto, James E. Ward, and Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans.
Mayor Jerry M. Patterson arrived at 2:10 P.M. and Councilman
Lorin Griset arrived at 2:20 P.M. Councilman John Garthe
was absent. Also present were Acting City Manager Thomas
J. Andrusky, 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.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance, Council-
man Ward gave the
Invocation. (CA 80.17)
RECESS At 2:07 P.M., Council
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT recessed for the Regular
AGENCY Meeting of the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
At 2:09 P.M., Council reconvened, with the same members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda
items were removed from
the Consent Calendar:
Items 10 A, 10 D, 16 B,
and 16 C requested by Vice Mayor Evans; Items 1 C, 3 B and
9 A, requested by Councilman Ward; Items 5 D and 5 G, requested
by Councilman Yamamoto; Items 1 E, 3 C, 5 B, 5 D, 7 A, 8, 10 C,
16 A, 16 B, 16 C, and 18, requested by Councilman Markel.
On motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward,
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. 74-012 - 4,000 feet of 3" Fire Hose.
PROJECT 8048 - Construct Centennial Park
Bike Trail.
PROJECT 1354 - Construct South Side of
Seventeenth Street from College Avenue
to Bristol Street.
(CA 89)
BID AWARDS
and most responsible bidder:
Awarded contracts
as follows on the
basis of lowest, best
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PROJECT 8020 Construct MacArthur Park.
Awarded to Valley Crest Landscape, Santa Ana,
for base bid and lighting poles and fixtures
and ground cover.
PROJECT 8018 Construct Jackson Park.
Awarded to Goodman, Peloquin & Norco,
La Habra, on base bid and Option #1
(Dryden-Process Concrete.)
PROJECT 1348 Widen Main Street from
the Santa Ana Freeway to North City
Limits. Awarded to Blair Paving, Inc.,
Newport Beach.
PROJECT 2032 Reconstruct portions of
Flower Street from Santa Ana Boulevard
to Civic Center Drive West. Awarded to
Sully Miller Company, Orange.
(CA 89)
AGREEMENTS
agreements:
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following
APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR REMAINING PARCELS
ON FLOWER STREET WIDENING PROJECT 1349
Between the City and Ronald P. Laurain.
(A-74-48)
CONSTRUCTION OF BIKE TRAIL ON THE EAST LEVEE
OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER BETWEEN i?TH STREET ~
ALONA PARK - Between the City, Orange County
and the Orange County Flood Control District.
(A-74-51)
TRAFFIC
or installed July 8,
sive. (CA 18.3a)
1974,
Received and ordered
filed report of con-
trol devices removed
through July 30, 1974, inclu-
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
License Applications:
Received and ordered
filed the following
Alcoholic Beverage
KAWAJA, JAD J., 825 North Garnsey. Person to
Person Transfer - Off Sale Beer & Wine.
O'CONNOR, MARGARET K., AND O'CONNOR, WILLIAM M.,
2428 North Grand. Original - Off Sale Beer &
Wine.
SALMERON, ANTONIO P., AND SALMERON, CONCHA R.,
1214 East Pomona. Original On Sale Beer &
Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
The City Attorney was instructed to file a letter of
protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on
the following application in accordance with the report
submitted by the Police Department dated July 18, 1974:
NO-JAN, INC., 1019 South Fairview Avenue.
Stock Transfer - On Sale Beer.
(CA 146)
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MINOR EXCEPTIONS
Findings of Fact on
the
Received and ordered
filed Determination
of Exemption Form and
following:
EX 74-14 JULES A. MARINE - To allow on sale liquor
in a proposed restaurant in the C 4 District, which
will be within 300' of residential property, 2650 S.
Bristol Street. APPROVED.
(CA 15.2)
DEED WITH CASH
GRANTEE, CITY
all necessary documents
Approved the following
deed and authorized the
Mayor and Clerk to sign
in connection with the purchase:
BONY C. AZEVEDO AND MARY LU AZEVEDO, east side of
Flower, south side of Third; street purposes.
(CA 155)
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTOR, CITY
Mayor and Clerk:
Approved the following
deeds and authorized
their execution by the
H & J MABURY COMPANY AND THE EARL DEVELOPMENT
CORP., east of Mabury, south of 15th; sewer
purposes.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, east side
of Cypress, north of Bishop; for utility ease-
ment.
(CA 155)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS Council received and
ordered filed the
Negative Declaration
Forms, approved the following maps subject to conditions
contained in the Planning Director's reports dated July
22, 18, 24 and 25, 1974, respectively, and waived the
alley requirements where applicable, on the following:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #884 Filed on June 18,
1974, by Gloria J. Weber, creating two (2) M 1
parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for
industrial purposes; located generally on the
east side of Grand Avenue, 1,289 feet north of
McFadden Avenue.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #887 Filed on June 28,
1974, by Kilroy Industries, creating four (4) M 1
parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for
industrial uses; located generally between Anne
Street and Susan Street, approximately 600 feet
south of Harvard Street.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #888 Filed on July 10,
1974, by L. G. Arens, creating two (2) R 1 parcels;
all to be used for residential purposes; located
generally on the southeast corner of Santa Clara
Avenue and Victoria Drive.
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #889 - Filed on July 11,
1974, by Richard Fuller, creating two (2) R 1 parcels;
all to be used for residential purposes; located
generally on the east side of Poinsettia Street, 246
feet south of Santa Clara Avenue. (CA 25)
COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS
Accepted the improve-
ments on the follow-
ing:
TRACT 8450 Southwest corner of Tustin Avenue
and Fruit Street. (CA 24)
CHANGE ORDER
Approved the following
Change Order:
PROJECT 8033 - Modifications and Alterations to
Police Facilities Building; Change Order No. 3,
increasing in the amount of $890.00. (CA 89)
SURPLUS PROPERTY
REPORTS
Declared surplus and
authorized demolition
of the following:
SPR NO. 74-10 - One story, single family residence
with basement, located on the northwest corner of
Flower Street and Walnut Street (120 South Flower),
with detached frame and wood siding garage.
Authorized Purchasing Division to sell individual lots
of surplus material as they accumulate during fiscal
year 1974-1975, in accordance with Section 2-704 of the
Municipal Code, on the following:
SCRAP MATERIAL - Items of scrap, metal, paper, wood,
etc., that have no value for the purpose for which
they were designed but are useful only as salvage
or scrap.
(CA 45)
PROCLAMATIONS
tions issued by the Mayor:
Received and ordered
filed the following
report of Proclama-
NATIONAL WEEK OF CONCERN FOR WORLD HUNGER
September 22-29, 1974.
JERRY LEWIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY TELETHON
WEEKEND - August 31 through September 2,
1974.
PAUL CORNISH - Commendation for his dedication
to physical fitness.
(CA 46)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING
COUNCIL AVIATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Aviation Advisory Committee, ICC.
Council ratified the
appointment of Council-
man Garthe as Council
representative to the
(CA 112.13)
* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * *
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 282 AUGUST 5, 1974
BID CALL Council approved plans
PROJECT 8019 and specifications and
GRANT SCHOOL PARK authorized advertisement
for bids, on motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried (6-0), on the following:
PROJECT 8019 - Construct Grant School Park.
(CA 89)
BID CALL Council approved plans
PROJECT 1346 and specifications and
CIVIC CENTER DRIVE authorized advertisement
for bids on the following
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried (S-i), with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel:
PROJECT 1346 - Construct Civic Center Drive
from Birch Street to Minter Street. (CA 89)
AGREEMENT Memorandum dated July 29,
PROJECT 1349 1974, from the Recreation
LOWELL SCHOOL MINI-PARK Superintendent and
Agreement between the
City and the Santa Ana Unified School District, were received
by Council and discussed.
Councilman Ward moved that a permanent identification, such
as a bronze plaque, be incorporated into the specifications
to identify the City with the project. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto.
A substitute motion by Councilman Ward, to refer the proposal
for a park identification program to Staff and to the Board of
Recreation and Parks for study and recommendation, was seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto and carried unanimously.
Council approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute
the following agreement, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried:
DEVELOP SMALL PARK CONTIGUOUS TO LOWELL
SCHOOL - Between the City and the Santa Ana
Unified School District to provide adequate
recreational facilities and recreation
programs for Lowell Elementary School.
(A- 74-49)
AGREEMENT Memorandum dated July 30,
HOUSING PLANNER 1974, from the Planning
WILLIAM B. STEINMEYER Director, Agreement and
Mr. Steinmeyer's resume,
were considered by Council. Council approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreement, on
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried (4-2), with dissenting votes by Councilmen Evans
and Markel:
HOUSING PLANNER CONTRACT - Between the City and
William B. Steinmeyer, Contractor, to aid the
Planning Department in the preparation of the
Housing Element for the City's General Plan.
(A-74-51)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 283 AUGUST 5, 1974
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Council upheld the Police
APPLICATION - HERMAN & Protest on the following
ROSE J. JOHNSON and instructed the City
Attorney to file a letter
of protest with the Alcoholic Beverage License Control Board,
but took no action on the Planning Director's report, dated
August 5, 1974, to protest, based on the necessity of a Minor
Exception Permit because the property is within 300' of resi-
dences, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Griset, and carried (4-2), with dissenting votes by Councilman
Evans and Mayor Patterson:
JOHNSON, HERMAN, AND JOHNSON, ROSE J., 1305 West
Santa Ana Boulevard. Original - On Sale Beer &
Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
Mr. Dale Heinly, Attorney at Law, 838 North Van Ness, Santa Ana
represented Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. He stated that the previous
application was for a beer bar, whereas the present application
is for a bona fide public eating place. (CA 146)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Council received and
APPLICATION - OLIVOS & ordered filed the follow-
DEL SESTO ing Alcoholic Beverage
License Applications,
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and carried, (5-1) with dissenting vote by Councilman Yamamoto:
OLIVOS, LEWIS R., JR., 220 East Third Street
(Basement). Original - On Sale Beer.
DEL SESTO, DAVID F., 3850 South Plaza Drive,
Space A-9. Original On Sale Beer & Wine.
(CA 146)
VARIANCE 74-17 Council received and
RONALD G. COSS ordered filed Negative
Declaration Form and
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact on the following, on motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried, (4-2),
with dissenting votes by Councilmen Evans and Yamamoto:
VA 74-17 RONALD G. COSS - To construct and operate
a handball and racquetball facility in the M 1 Zone,
145 East Columbine Avenue. APPROVED.
Prior to the Council's action, Mr. Bob Wilder, 311 North Van
Ness, opposed the construction of a handball and raquetball
facility. He stated that he did not see a need for another
facility in that particular locality. (CA 13)
(See subsequent action on Council Minutes Page 288.)
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE Council referred the
PARADE following application
for a parade permit to
Staff, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
(4-2), with dissenting votes by Councilmen Ward and Markel:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 284 AUGUST 5, 1974
PARADE - Application by C.A.S.A. and the Coalition
for Fair Immigration Laws and Practices to use and
assemble in Birch Park and to begin marching at 4th
and Grand, move down 4th Street going west past
Broadway, south on Parton Street, east on Second
Street to Ross Street, and assemble in Birch Park.
Birch Park will be used from approximately 1:00 P.M.
until 4:00 P.M., August 24, 1974.
The motion included instructions to Staff to devise an alternate
route with the applicants that would bypass the downtown por-
tion of Fourth Street to minimize the loss of Saturday business
to merchants. Failing that, Council suggested consideration be
given to a Sunday parade.
Prior to Council's action, the following persons spoke:
Mr. Alex Garza, 1305 North Broadway, Secretary of C.A.S.A.
(Centrale Accion Sociale Automo) stated the parade could not
take an alternate route because of information to participants
that has been already disseminated. He stated it might even
enhance business to have a large group of people downtown;
he stated the parade and assembly in Birch Park are protests
to personal and house searching by immigration officials of
individuals who might be suspected of false immigration.
Mr. Abe De Moya, 1403 Minnie Street #9, also spoke in favor
of the parade route down Fourth Street. He suggested that
Police cars form barricades to facilitate and expedite the
parade.
Mr. Billy C. Hall, Executive Director of the City Center Asso-
ciation, spoke against a weekday or Saturday parade, but he
had no objection to a Sunday parade. (CA 45.1)
DEEDS, NO CASH Council received and
GRANTEE CITY ordered filed Report
of No-Cash Deeds accepted
by the City Manager, pur-
suant to Resolution #69-156, from July 10 through July 30,
1974, inclusive, on motion of Councilman' Evans, seconded by
Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried. (CA 155)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #883 Responding to a request
MELTON ESTATE from Patti Karger, Attorney
for the Melton Estate,
Council continued, for
not more than thirty days, the following, on motion of Council-
man Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously
carried (6-0):
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #883 - Filed on June 10,
1974, by Melton Estate, creating four (4) C 1
parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for
commercial uses; located generally on the north
side of Edinger Avenue between Fairview Street
and Sullivan Street.
(CA 25)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #885
LEO ROVIN
following map, subject to
Council received and
ordered filed the
Negative Declaration
Form, and approved the
conditions contained in the Planning
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 285 AUGUST 5, 1974
Director's Report dated July 25, 1974, on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried (4-2) with
dissenting votes by Councilmen Markel and Yamamoto:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #885 - Filed on June 21,
1974, by Leo Rovin, creating two (2) M 1 parcels
proposed parcel #1 to be used for a racquetball
club and industrial building as per Variance
74-17 and parcel #2 to be used for industrial
purposes; located generally on the north side of
Columbine, 246 feet east of Main Street.
(CA 25)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #886 It was moved by Council-
ROYALE CONVALESCENT man Evans, seconded by
HOSPITAL Councilman Griset, and
unanimously carried (6-0),
to delete the following from the Agenda because the applicant
had filed an Appeal with the Planning Commission from certain
conditions of the Planning Director's approval:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #886 - Filed on June 24,
1974, by Royale Convalescent Hospital, creating
three (3) C 2 parcels; proposed parcel #1 to be
used for residential purposes; parcel #2 is a
convalescent hospital; and parcel #3 is to be
used for commercial uses; located generally on
the south side of Warner Avenue, 829 feet east of
Bristol Street.
(CA
BUDGET TRANSFERS Council approved
Appropriation Adjust-
ments as listed to
effect the following
transfers of funds, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and carried (5-1), with dissenting vote
by Councilman Markel:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2 - To transfer:
From Account No. To Account No. Amount
403-117 403-117 $ 86,000.00
(Project 8037) (Project 8070)
To provide additional funds for the West
Washington Storm Drain (C-5~W).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 3 - To transfer:
From Account No. To Account No.
Amount
104-350 104-129 $ 7,825.00
TO establish budget for Recreation and Transpor-
tation Support Program as per agreement between
the City of Santa Ana and Orange County Manpower
Commission.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 286 AUGUST 5, 1974
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 5 - To transfer:
From Account No. Amount To Account No. Amount
Anticipated Revenue:
306-352 $12,500.00
306-010 10,300.00
306-232-631
$25,000.00
Appropriations:
306-232-911
2,200.00
Total: $25,000.00 $25,000.00
To establish budget for development of Lowell School
site for recreational use. County Revenue Sharing
to cover one-half of the development costs. This
item was overlooked in the carry-over projects from
1973-74. (CA 65.3)
POOL HALL APPLICATION The application to operate
WILLIE D. BOWLES a Pool Hall, at 1311 West
Fourth Street, filed by
Willie D. Bowles, dated
July 9, was considered by Council, together with the reports
from the Planning Director and the Police Chief, dated July 11
and July 30, respectively. The Planning Director recommended
denial of the application subject to the application for and
approval of a Conditional Use Permit required for the location
in a C 2 Zone. The Police Chief recommended denial based on
the applicant's police record.
Mr. Willie D. Bowles, 1409 West Tolliver, spoke on his own
behalf. He stated that he was aware of his record; that for
the past ten years he has been working with lodges and churches,
proving himself to be the citizen he wants to be; and that he
had paid his debt to society for past mistakes.
The motion by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel,
to deny the application failed to carry on the following tie
vote:
AYES: Griset, Markel, Yamamoto
NOES: Ward, Evans, Patterson
ABSENT: Garthe
The City Attorney recommended that no further action be con-
sidered until such time as the applicant had applied for and
received a Conditional Use Permit. (CA 91.1)
MINUTES APPROVAL The Minutes of the
Adjourned Regular
Meetings of July 13,
15, 22, 1974, and the
Regular Meeting of July 1S, 1974, were unanimously approved
(6-0), on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Griset.
RECESS
Councilmen Evans and Garthe
absent.
Council recessed at
3:40 P.M. and reconYened
at 3:50 P.M., with
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 287 AUGUST 5, 1974
VARIANCE 74-17 Councilman Markel stated
RONALD G. COSS that he meant to vote
against the motion rela-
tive to VA 74-17. On
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel,
and carried (3-2), with dissenting votes by Councilmen Ward
and Patterson, VA 74-17 was reconsidered.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and carried (3-2), with dissenting votes by Councilmen Markel
and Yamamoto, Council received and ordered filed the Negative
Declaration Form and Planning Commission Findings of Fact on
the following:
VA 74-17 RONALD G. COSS - To construct and operate
a handball and racquetball facility in the M 1 Zone,
145 East Columbine Avenue. APPROVED. (CA 13)
AGENDA ORDER
consent.
Council considered
Item No. 57 on the
Agenda at this time
by informal unanimous
ORANGE COUNTY Dr. Pete Fielding,
TRANSIT DISTRICT Director of the Orange
County Transit District,
reported that the
District was working on refinement of the final mass transit
corridor plan, which he described as a "total transit plan".
He stated that the details of its social, economic, and
environmental impact are being analyzed and he requested the
City's cooperation in the project.
Staff was instructed to cooperate fully with the Orange County
Transit Dsitrict in its refinement of the transportation plan,
on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Griset. (CA 112.2)
RECESS At 4:05 P.M., Council
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT recessed to convene the
AGENCY Regular Meeting of the
Community Redevelopment
Agency. At 4:07 P.M., Council reconvened, with all members
present except Councilmen Garthe and Evans.
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 (5-0)
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1216 The following ordinance
KEEPING OF ANIMALS was placed on second
reading and adopted on
motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried (4-1), with
dissenting vote by Councilman Yamamoto:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 288 AUGUST 5, 1974
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1216 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS
5-1 AND 5-58 AND ADDING SECTION 5-100 TO THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE KEEPING OF
ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA.
(CA 95)
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1224 The following ordinance
BUILDING PERMITS was placed on second
MORATORIUM reading and adopted as
a Regular Ordinance
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset,
and carried (4-1), with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1224 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND
ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS WITHIN 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 WEST, FIFTH STREET ON THE
SOUTH, AND SANTA ANA BOULEVARD ON THE NORTH FOR A
PERIOD OF 30 DAYS TO ALLOW THE COMPLETION OF A
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT
DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY IN SAID LOCATION FOR A
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL FOR ORANGE COUNTY.
(CA 84.5)
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1231
FIXING TAX RATE
by Councilman Griset,
The following ordinance
was placed on first
reading on motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded
and unanimously carried (S-0):
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1231 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, FIXING
THE AMOUNT OF MONEY ASCERTAINED TO FINANCE OPERATING
AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE COSTS OF THE VARIOUS DEPART-
MENTS OF THE CITY, AND TO PAY THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
FALLING DUE FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1974-7S FIX-
ING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR SAID CURRENT FISCAL YEAR,
AND DESIGNATING THE NUMBER OF CENTS OF TAX ON EACH
$100.00 OF ASSESSED VALUE FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF
SAID CITY HEREBY LEVIED ON THE WHOLE OF THE TAXABLE
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY.
(CA 65B)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-118
COUNCIL ATTANDANCE POLICY
and unanimously carried (5-0):
The following resolution
was adopted on motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto,
RESOLUTION NO.
COUNCIL OF THE
COUNCIL POLICY
74-118 ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH CITY
REGARDING CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE.
(CA 80)
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289
AUGUST 5, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 74-119
STREET NAME CHANGE
HOFFMAN TO COTTONWOOD
Ward, and unanimously carried (S-0):
The following resolution
was adopted on motion of
Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 74-119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA UPHOLDING THE
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CHANGE THE
NAME OF HOFFMAN STREET TO COTTONWOOD STREET,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1975.
(CA 29.2)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-120
GRANT FOR NARCOTICS INDEX
Ward, and unanimously carried (5-0):
The following resolution
was adopted on motion of
Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 74-120 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN APPLICA-
TION FOR GRANT FOR ORANGE COUNTY NARCOTICS INDEX FROM
THE CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTINENT
THERETO.
(GA 47)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-122
ELEMENTS OF THE
GENERAL PLAN
Yamamoto, and unanimously carried
The following resolution
was adopted on motion of
Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman
(5-o):
RESOLUTION NO. 74-122 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RECOMMENDING
APPLICATION FOR THE EXTENSION FOR THE DEADLINE
FOR ADOPTION OF THE SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT, SAFETY
ELEMENT, NOISE ELEMENT, AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS.
(CA 78.3)
RESOLUTION NO. 74-124
PARKING METER FUND
Ward, and carried (4-1),
Markel:
The following resolution
was adopted on motion of
Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman
with dissenting vote by Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 74-124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ALLOCATING THE
BALANCE OF CITY "PARKING METER FUND" TO THE GENERAL
FUND FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 36-406.
(CA 65B)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 290 AUGUST 5, 1974
RESOLUTION NO. 74-125 The following resolution
AGREEMENT WITH URBAN was adopted on motion of
FUTURES, INC. Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and
carried (4-1), with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel:
RESOLUTION N0.74-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING ELEMENT STUDIES WITH URBAN
FUTURES, INC.
(A-74-53)
CITY OF SANTA ANA The letter dated July 30,
EMBLEM USE 1974, from the Chairman
of the City of Santa Ana
Golf Championship request-
ing use of City Emblem to provide proper publicity for golf
tournaments was received by Council. Council authorized the
Mayor to submit a letter to accompany golf tournament corres-
pondence on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and carried (4-1), with dissenting vote by Councilman
Markel. (CA 80.12)
SPURGEON INTERMEDIATE The letter dated July 12,
SCHOOL WALKWAYS 1974, from the Assistant
to the Superintendent,
Santa Aha Unified School
District, requesting additional walkways, curbs, and sidewalks
for Spurgeon Intermediate School at Fifth and Fairview Streets
was considered by Council, together with the report dated July
30, 1974, from the Director of Public Works on the same subject.
Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Mayor Patterson, to
authorize the installation of temporary asphalt sidewalks, using
Council Contingency Funds, failed on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Patterson
NOES: Markel, Yamamoto, Ward
ABSENT: Garthe, Evans
Council authorized the installation of temporary asphalt sidewalks,
using Council Contingency Funds and instruct Staff to discuss the
possibility of the School District sharing in the installation cost,
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Markel, and
carried (4-1) with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
Councilman Ward's motion, to establish a policy of creation of
Assessment Districts for sidewalk installation throughout the City,
seconded by Councilman Griset, was continued for discussion by the
full Council, on the unanimously approved motion (5-0) of Council-
man Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset.
Council further instructed Staff to prepare a report regarding the
timing and listing priority areas for an Assessment District side-
walk improvement program, on the unanimously approved (5-0)
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset. (CA 35)
ORANGE COUNTY The Resolution of the
GROWTH POLICY Board of Supervisors
dated July 2, 1974,
was referred to the
Planning Staff and Planning Commission for report and recom-
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mendation to be considered at a future joint study session
of Council and Commission, on motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried
(5-0). (CA 112)
APPLICATION TO PRESENT Council denied the
LATE CLAIM request of Ralph F.
RALPH F. YBARRA Ybarra to file a late
claim on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unani-
mously carried (S-0). (CA 65.?)
SCHOOL RESOURCE Letter dated July 25,
OFFICER PROGRAM 1974, from the Super-
intendent of Santa Ana
Unified School District,
thanking Council for continuance of the School Resource
Officer Program was received and ordered filed, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried
(4-1), with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 65 B;
CA 38; CA 47)
SPECIAL ELECTION Council continued
NOVEMBER S, 1974 consideration of
CHARTER AMENDMENT Consolidation with
General Election, a
Special Election, proposed Charter Amendment Ballot Measure,
to an Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on August 12,
1974, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Council-
man Ward, and unanimously carried (4-1). (CA 68)
AGREEMENT - DEDICATION & The Agreement between
IMPROVEMENT OF AMF Voit, Inc., and the
JUNIPER AVENUE City for the dedication
and improvement of
Juniper Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and the Southern
Pacific Railroad tracks, was approved, and its execution
by the Mayor and Clerk was authorized, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried (4-1), with
Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
Prior to approval of the motion, Mr. Robert Jackson, Attorney
at Law, 595 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, representing
AMF Voit, spoke in favor of Council approval of the Agreement.
(A-74-52; CA 29.4)
RELOCATION OF EDISON Report dated July 29,
FACILITIES FOR 1974, from the Director
CONSTRUCTION - SEGERSTROM AVE. of Public Works, together
with letter attachment
from Southern California Edison Company, was considered by
Council. Council approved expenditure of $8,112.23 to relocate
SCE facilities for PROJECT 1352 - Construction of Segerstrom
Avenue, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 89)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Council considered a
DISPLACED TENANT report, dated July 30,
i?TH STREET WIDENING 1974, from the Director
of Public Works, recom-
mending business relocation payment to a displaced tenant,
PROJECT 1267, Parcel 2-153-11 (ROPPA). Council approved
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 292 AUGUST 5, 1974
expenditure of $6,134 to remove, transport, and reinstall
the fixtures and equipment of a dry cleaning shop located
at 311 West 17th Street, on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried (5-0).
(CA Z9.8)
RECESS
Evans and
Garthe absent.
Council recessed at
4:55 P.M. and recon-
vened at 5:05 P.M.
with Councilmen
BIKE TRAIL COUncil considered
LINCOLN AVENUE Report dated July 29,
1974, from the Director
of Public Works,
recommending that parking along the west side of Lincoln
Avenue be restricted from 17th Street to midway between
Park Lane and Virginia Street, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
daily; and that there be no parking any time from midway
between Park Lane and Virginia Street to Fairhaven Avenue.
Council set the matter for Public Hearing on August 19, 1974,
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 18.6)
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC The Report dated July
POINSETTIA STREET 29, 1974, from the
NORTH OF WASHINGTON Director of Public Works
recommending that
Poinsettia Street, between 14th Street and Washington Avenue
be restricted to one-way southbound movement was considered
by Council.
Council set the matter for Public Hearing on August 19, 1974,
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 18.4)
BLOCK WALL GRAFFITI The Report dated
July 30, 1974, from
the Director of Public
Works, was considered
by Council. Council instructed Community Relations Division
to provide a coordinating role in attempting to secure
neighborhood support for dealing with the graffiti problem,
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 78; CA 131)
WATER SYSTEM The Report dated July
IMPROVEMENT POLICY 30, 1974, from the
Director of Public
Works on the Water
System Improvement Program was considered by Council. Council
approved the recommendations and programs outlined in the
report, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Council-
man Markel, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 12)
MANPOWER PROGRAMS
and pending Manpower programs for the
The Report dated
July 30, 1974, from
the City Manager,
summarizing current
City was received and
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 293 AUGUST 5, 1974
ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried (5-0).
(CA 140.4)
PROJECT 1346 - AHFP 644 Council approved and
RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION authorized execution
CIVIC CENTER DRIVE of the Right-of-Way
Certification for
Arterial Highway Financing Project 644 (72-73), as recommended
in the report dated July 30, 1974, from the Director of
Public Works, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Ward, and carried (4-1), with dissenting vote by
Councilman Markel. (AHFP Agreement; CA 29.4a)
TEACHER ORIENTATION The Report dated
PROGRAM - SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 July 30, 1974, from
the Public Information
Officer pertaining to
Teacher Orientation Program on September 3, 1974, was
considered by Council.
Council approved the program as submitted and authorized
payment of half the luncheon cost on motion of Councilman
Griset, seqonded by Councilman Ward, and carried (4-1), with
Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 151)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mrs. Janice Boer,
SANTA ANA NEWS STORY 911 North Lowell,
stated that in funding
the Santa Ana News
Story, the City is illegally using tax money to u~d-~ree
enterprise, private newspaper; that the evidence is in the
hands of the proper person; and that a lawsuit will be filed.
She further stated that the News Story was never put out for
bid; that it is partly writt~y the Santa Ana Gazette staff
and partly by the City Manager's staff; that the writing is
co-mingled as well as the funding; that both the Gazette
and the News Story are delivered in one common plastz~ag;
and that it would not be possible for the Gazette to be
published except for the Council's funding o~ News
Story.
She requested Council to discontinue the News Story publica-
tion, which makes possible the Santa Ana Gazette by the
next Council meeting or appropriate action wo--~ be taken.
(CA 15Z.4)
RECESS
consent.
At 5:17 P.M., Council
recessed for dinner
at the Ancient Mariner
by unanimous general
INVOCATION Council reconvened at
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:43 P.M. In the
absence of the Mayor
and Vice Mayor, Council-
man Markel opened the meeting. The following Councilmen
were absent: John Garthe, Vernon S. Evans, and Mayor Jerry
M. Patterson.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 294 AUGUST 5, 1974
Councilman Markel introduced Reverend Glen McFarland, Santa
Ana Reformed Presbyterian Church, who gave the Invocation.
(CA 80.17)
Service Unit 1, Girl Scouts, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
(CA 9.10)
PROCLAMATION
PAUL CORNISH
Lenita Lane, recognizing his
to physical fitness. (CA 46)
Councilman Markel
presented a Proclama-
tion honoring Mr. Paul
Cornish, 2221 East
bicycling feats and dedication
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
KIWANIS CLUB OF
NORTH SANTA ANA
Club of North Santa Ana, who in turn,
of the Club. Mr. Bob Maynard spoke,
Mayor Patterson, who
arrived at 7:50, intro-
duced Mr. Don Miller,
President of Kiwanis
introduced other members
telling of the Club's
activities with the Youth of Santa Ana, especially the high
school students, in sports and hospital work.
Mayor Patterson presented the organization with a plaque
in recognition of outstanding community service. (CA 9.3)
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mr. Gene Moriarty,
REPORT Chairman of tke City's
Bicentennial Committee,
requested Council to
approve the Bicentennial Community Application certifying
that the Santa Aha Chamber of Commerce Bicentennial Committee
has been duly created as a central Bicentennial planning
and coordinating group. He stated that the City's Bicenten-
nial Program will fulfill the requirements in three broad
categories: (1) HERITAGE '76 (Heritage Square), (2) FESTIVAL
U.S.A. (Meet the Americans Program), and (3) HORIZONS (His-
torical Education through the Schools). He outlined the
programs planned, stating that they fulfill the State and
Federal requirements. He said that the Committee will continue
to develop better programs and anyone who wants to participate
should call him.
Council approved the application on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried (5-0). (CA 42.5)
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF ALLEY
BETWEEN CENTRAL AVENUE
& HEMLOCK WAY
August 19, 1974, at the
request
The Public Hearing to
consider Vacation of
Alley between Central
Avenue and Hemlock
Way was continued to
of Staff, on motion of
Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Griset, and
unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 14)
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION - PORTIONS OF
OLD GRAND
opened by the Mayor.
The Public Hearing
to consider Vacation
of Portions of Old
Grand Street was
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295 AUGUST 5, 1974
Staff reported orally to identify the issues, and to recommend
approval of the matter. The Clerk reported there were no
written communications. There were no opponents or proponents,
and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The following Resolution was adopted unanimously (5-0), on
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Markel:
RESOLUTION NO. 74-114 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ORDERING
THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF OLD GRAND STREET.
(CA 14)
PUBLIC HEARING
WEED ABATEMENT
the costs for the Weed Abatement
opened by the Mayor.
The Public Hearing to
consider the report
from the Director
of Public Works on
Spring 1974 Program was
Staff reported orally to
approval of the Program.
written communications.
identify the issues, and to recommend
The Clerk reported there were no
Mr. Art Jacques, 1545 Portola Avenue, stated.that there are
a number of lots filled with weeds; that an especially bad
weedy lot is the one between the Social Security Building
and the Bank of America on First Street. There were no other
proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the Public Hear-
ing.
The following Resolution was adopted unanimously (5-0), on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto:
RESOLUTION NO. 74-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRM-
ING THE REPORT OF WEED, RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
ABATEMENT AND ORDERING A COPY THEREOF TO BE
FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR. (CA 11)
WAFFLE HOUSE Council continued the
Waffle House matter
to August 19, 1974,
at which time Staff
will present a status report, on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried (4-1), with dissent-
ing vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 85.1d)
RECESS At 8:22 P.M., Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION recessed for Executive
ADJOURNMENT Session to consider
personnel and legal
matters. At 9:08 P.M., Council reconvened with the same
members present and immediately adjourned to Monday, August
12, 1974, at 4:00 P.M., in Room 831, City Hall, Santa Ana.
F~LOR~NCE I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 296 AUGUST 5, 1974