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Home My WebLink About10-07-1974MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA October 7, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Jerry M. Patterson at 2:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Councilmen present: J. Ogden Markel, John Garthe, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, and Mayor Jerry M. Patter- son. Councilman Lorin Griset was absent, and Councilman James E. Ward arrived at 4:40 P.M. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Assistant City Attorney Charles J. Liberto, 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 Garthe gave the Invocation. (CA 80.17) MINUTES Mayor Patterson requested that the Battin-Kirk item, Pages 33? - 340 of the Minutes of the September 9, 1974 Meeting be withheld from approval until later in the meeting when Mr. Kirk planned to appear to have an item clari- fied. On motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried, Council held in abeyance that portion of the September 9 Minutes, "Public Hearing Appeal from Building Code Requirements", pages 33? through 340, until later in the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed from the Con- sent Calendar: Item 3 D, requested by Councilman Evans; Items 5 B, C, D, E, ? C, and 16, requested by Councilman Yamamoto; Item 1 L, requested by Councilman Garthe; Items 3 A, 3 F, and 9 C, requested by Councilman Markel; Item 10, requested by Mayor Patterson until Councilman Ward arrives, who requested that it be removed. 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 for bids on the following: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement SPEC. 74-023 - Two (2) Trailer Mounted Brush Chippers. SPEC. 74-024 - One Tractor-loader, wheel type with extension back-hoe. SPEC. 74-025 One (1) Electric-Hydraulic Power Truck Tire Changer. SPEC. 74-026 One (1) Drilling Machine. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 361 OCTOBER 7, 1974 SPEC. 74-027 - 20,000 feet of Fire Alarm Cable. SPEC. 74-028 - One Microfilm Reader-Printer. SPEC. 74-029 - One Traffic Signal Cabinet & Controller. SPEC. 74-030 - Election ballot boxes and voting booths. SPEC. 745-231 - Asphalt Concrete. PROJECT 5020 - Installation of new traffic signal at Warner and Halladay. PROJECT traffic Street. 5030 - Modifications to the existing signal at Santa Ana Boulevard and Ross PROJECT 6091 - Construct Tennis Court Lighting at Santa Ana College. (CA 89) BID AWARDS most responsible bidder: Awarded contracts as follows on the basis of lowest, best, and PROJECT 6084 Construct Center Street Park. Awarded to West Con Construction Co., Irvine. PROJECT 8019 Construct Grant School Park. Awarded to West Con Construction Co., Irvine. PROJECT 8048 Construct Centennial Park Bike Trail. Awarded to Saddleback Grading & Paving, Tustin. (CA 89) AGREEMENTS Approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreements: SCHOOL-PARK DEVELOPMENT AT MUIR SCHOOL Between the City and the Santa Ana Unified School District. (A-74-65) K-9 STORM DRAIN, MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD FROM 200 FEET WEST OF THE S.P.R.R. TRACKS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT CHANNEL, WEST OF FAIRVIEW Indenture between the City and the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. (A-74-66) ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR NEW CORPORATION YARD ON FRUIT STREET WEST OF GRAND AVENUE - Between the City and Associated Architects, Santa Ana. (A-74-68) TRAFFIC installed September 3 (CA 18.3a) Received and ordered filed report of control devices removed or through October 1, 1974, inclusive. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 362 OCTOBER 7, 1974 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE The City Attorney was LICENSE APPLICATIONS instructed to file a letter of protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the following application in accordance with the report dated September 17, 1974, submitted by the Police Chief: HOCOTT, Gaylan C., 1473 South Main Street. Person to Person Transfer - On Sale Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place). (CA 146) MINOR EXCEPTIONS Received and ordered filed Negative Declara- tion Form, or Determina- tion of Exemption Form, as applicable, and Planning Commission Finding of Fact on the following: EX 74-21 LINK ALONDRA CENTER LTD. - To waive a portion of the required parking for an indus- trial building in the M 1 zone, 1220-1232 Village Way. APPROVED. (CA 13.2) EX 74-22 GEORGE GEORGIEFF - To permit Construction of a 6' high fence (upper portions to be wrought iron) in the front setback area, in the R 1 District, 2335 North Park Boulevard. APPROVED. PUBLIC PROPERTY USE Approved the following application, subject to Staff conditions con- tained in report dated March 6, 1974, when similar application was approved by Council on March 11, 1974: SADDLEBACK HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND PRACTICE An application filed by Philip Scott Cullings on behalf of Saddleback High School Marching Band 1974-7S to use the 2700 block of South Olive, Lowell, Ramona, Towner, Park, and Shelton Streets (across from the school) to practice for various parades throughout the school year every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday two weeks before a parade from 8:17 A.M. to 9:20 A.M. Approved the following application to use public property: FIRE PREVENTION DISPLAY - An application filed by Fire Chief Judd for Fire Prevention Bureau display depicting careless acts of tenants, during the week of October 6 - 12, on the small grass area along the main Civic Center entrance, just north of the Police Department Building. Ratified administrative approval on the following applica- tion to use public property: BIKE-A-THON - An application filed by American Diabetic Bike-A-Thon to hold a volunteer rider Bike-A-Thon on Sunday, October 6, 1974, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. A specific route will enter Santa Ana southbound on Bristol from LaVeta. It will continue southbound on Bristol to Mc Fadden, then westbound on McFadden to Raitt. The route will proceed southbound on Raitt to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 363 OCTOBER 7, 1974 Edinger, then eastbound on Edinger to Grand, then continue northbound on Grand to 1st Street, then eastbound on 1st Street to the City of Tustin. The route re-enters Santa Ana west- bound on Santa Clara to Tustin Avenue. At Tustin Avenue, the route turns northbound and continues into the City of Orange; to solicit funds for research, camp for diabetic children, public and professional information; for between 500 - 800 volunteer bikers. (CA 45.1) DEEDS, NO CASH GRANTEE, CITY the City Manager, pursuant September 11 to October 1, Received and ordered filed a report of No- Cash Deeds accepted by to Resolution #69-156, from 1974, inclusive. (CA 155) DEEDS WITH CASH Approved the following GRANTEE, CITY deeds and authorized the Mayor to sign all necessary documents in connection with the purchase: VICTOR CHARLES SILVERSTEIN AND MARION A. SILVERSTEIN, north side of Seventeenth Street, east of Ross; street purpose. PAN AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY, INC., south side of Seventeenth Street, west of Ross; street purpose. (CA 155) CHANGE ORDER Approved the following Change Order: PROJECT T-3041 (194) - Traffic signal modifica- tions at Bristol Street and Seventeenth Street; widen Bristol Street between Martha Lane and Twenty-first Street, Change Order No. 1, increas- ing in the amount of $18,613.39. (CA 89) APPLICATION TO FILE LATE CLAIM Council denied the following application: Application for the Presentation of a Late Claim filed by Daniel Fabricant aka Joe Carse, received September 14, 1974. (CA 65.7] BUDGET TRANSFER Authorized transfer of funds as follows: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 35 To Transfer: From Account No. Amount To Account No. Amount 11-221-361 $2,000 51-221-641 (Opr. Maint. & (Mach. & Ser. Bldgs. & Equip.) Grounds) $2,000 (CA 65.3) ABSENCE AUTHORIZATION CITY MANAGER Approved the following request: In accordance with Charter Sections 502 and 503, City Manager requests Council authorization for his absence from the October 14 Council Meeting, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 364 OCTOBER 7, 1974 for purpose of attending Annual City Manage- ment Conference and designates the Assistant City Manager as Acting City Manager during his absence. (CA 79) CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS BID CALL PROJECTS 8049; 8059A 8059; on motion of Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried (5-0): Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on the following seconded by Councilman Evans, PROJECT 8049 - Construct Edna Park. PROJECT 8059 - Construct Bicycle Trail from Edna Park to Alona Park. PROJECT 8059A- Construct Bicycle Trail along the Santa Aha River between Seventeenth Street and Aloha Park. (CA 89) AGREEMENTS ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE PROJECT 1364 - RR CROSSINGS on the unanimously approved (5-0) seconded by Councilman Yamamoto: Council approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreements motion of Councilman Evans, PROJECT 1364 - RAILROAD CROSSING WIDENING COST AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS FOR: Railroad Crossing Estimated Total Cost Chestnut Street Lyon Street McFadden Street Ritchey Street $18,245.00 16,448.00 36,694.00 13,252.00 Between the City and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. (A-74-64) ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY on the unanimously approved (4-0) seconded by Councilman Yamamoto: Council approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreement motion of Councilman Garthe, ENCROACHMENT OF PILLARS INTO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - Between the City and the First American Title Insurance Company. Prior to Council's action, Councilman Evans declared a conflict of interest because of his employment with First American Title Company, and left the Council Chamber at 2:30 P.M., returning at 2:31 P.M. (A-74-67) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 365 OCTOBER 7, 1974 AGREEMENT MODIFICATION Council approved and COUNTY OF ORANGE authorized the Mayor SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER and Clerk to execute the following agreement on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried (4-1), with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel: SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICE CENTER REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT MODIFICATION - Between the City and the County of Orange. (A-74-69; A-74-29) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Council received and LICENSE APPLICATIONS ordered filed the follow- ing Alcoholic Beverage License applications on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried (4-1) with dissenting vote by Councilman Yamamoto: MOORE, Fred E. and Rose A., 217 North Harbor Boulevard. Person to Person Transfer - On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises). PALMER, Micaela Ornelaz, 815 East First Street. Original - On Sale Beer. RAIMONDO, Irene Michael, 302 North Main Street. Person to Person Transfer - On Sale General (Public Premises). ATER, A. Marie and Samuel E., 2534 West 17th Street. Person to Person Transfer - On Sale Beer. (CA 146) MINOR EXCEPTION 74-23 Council received and EDNA F. THOMPSON ordered filed the Determination of Exemp- tion and Planning Com- mission Finding of Fact for the following, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried (5-0): EX 74-23 EDNA F. THOMPSON - To permit the construction of a 6' high wrought iron fence in the front setback area in the R 1 District, 4701 West Maurie. DENIED. (CA 13.2) ESCROWS WITH NO DEEDS Council approved the GRANTEE, COUNTY following escrows with no deeds, and authorized their execution by the Mayor and Clerk on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried (5-0): PRITCHETT - Temporary construction easement located on the west side of Harper, 590' south of 17th. HANSON Temporary construction easement located on the west side of Harper, south of 17th. PRIZIO - Temporary construction easement located on the west side of Harper, 230' south of 17th. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 366 OCTOBER 7, 1974 LICATA - Temporary construction easement located on the west side of Harper, 490' south of 17th. (CA 155) POOL HALL APPLICATION The Application dated 208 NORTH MAIN STREET September 18, 1974, DONALD RALPH WATT II filed by Donald Ralph Watt II, to operate a pool hall, "Main Street Billiards", at 208 North Main Street, between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 A.M., was approved, subject to installation of legal rear exit, on the unanimously approved (5-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Council- man Garthe. (CA 91.1) READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolu- tions, the titles of which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived on the unanimously carried (5-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1225 The following ordinance MINI-WAREHOUSES was placed on second reading and unanimously adopted (5-0) on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1225 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 41-167 DEFINING MINI-WAREHOUSES AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 41-377, 41-395, 41-472, 41-489 AND 41-521 TO REQUIRE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR MINI-WAREHOUSES. (CA 78; CA ?4) ORDINANCE NO. NS-1226 The following ordinance AMENDMENTS TO was placed on second ZONING CODE reading and adopted (3-2) on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe, with dissenting votes by Councilmen Evans and Markel: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1226 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 41-619.4(4) BY ADDING SUBDIVISIONS (E) AND (F) THERETO PROHIBITING CERTAIN TEMPORARY AND PRINTED SIGNS IN THE CD DISTRICT; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-618 (i) TO REQUIRE LANDSCAPING FOR PARKING LOTS CONSTRUCTED OR EXPANDED; BY AMEND- lNG SECTION 41-611(b) (5) TO UPGRADE THE LAND- SCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR ',B" MODIFIED LOTS; AMENDING SECTION 41-607 BY ADDING SUBSECTION (h) THERETO REAFFIRMING THE PROHIBITION OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE Ri DISTRICT AND PROHIBITING THEM IN THE R2, R3, R3H AND R4 DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-629 PROVIDING FOR ZONING ADMINIS- TRATOR APPROVAL OF TRAILERS USED FOR OFFICE SPACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH PERMITTED USES IN PROFESSIONAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-607 (i) THERETO PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT OF VARIOUS OBJECTS WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-602 (e) TO INCLUDE SPECI- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 367 OCTOBER 7, 1974 FlED STRUCTURES IN COMPUTING HEIGHT LIMITATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 41-316 AND 41-330 TO REQUIRE SIDEYARD LANDSCAPING IN PROFESSIONAL DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-201(h) (7) TO REQUIRE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL STABLES. (CA 10.5; CA 74) ORDINANCE NO. NS-1232 The following ordinance MOBILE HOMES was placed on second reading and unanimously adopted (5-0) on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1232 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 41-804 PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A THREE FOOT YARD BETWEEN MOBILE HOME SITE LINES AND ANY MOBILE HOME OR STRUCTURE. (CA 10.1; CA 16; CA 74) RESOLUTION NO. 74-151 FINGERPRINTING FEES Evans and carried (4-1), Markel: The following resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman with dissenting vote by Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 74-151 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 74-47 TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR FINGERPRINTING SERVICES. (CA 47; CA 65) LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20-23, 1974 Yamamoto as delegate Councilman Garthe as alternate, respectively, to vote on Wednesday, October 23, 1974, at the League of California Cities Conference, was seconded by Mayor Patterson and unanimously carried (5-0). The Clerk was instructed to notify the League. ~CA 80.1) Councilman Evans' motion to designate Councilman and RESIGNATION FROM Letter dated September HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 16, 1974, from Lillie LILLIE M. KING M. King, resigning from the Human Relations Commission, was accepted with regret on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 131.2) RESIGNATION FROM Letter dated September BOARD OF RECREATION & PARKS 24, 1974, from Novel B. NOVEL B. JAMES James resigning from the Board of Recreation and Parks was accepted with regret on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 52.2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 368 OCTOBER 7, 1974 APPOINTEE FOR ORANGE The personnel matter COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING pertaining to appoint- COUNCIL ment to the Orange County Health Planning Council was deferred to Executive Session on motion of Council- man Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried (5-0). COUNCIL MINUTES Mr. Lawrence Kirk, 825 SEPTEMBER 9, 1974 North Ross Street, PAGES 338-340 requested clarification of the Council action and Minutes pertaining to the public hearing held on September 9, 1974, to consider the appeal, filed by Messrs. Battin and Kirk, from the findings and determinations made by the City Staff concerning the conditions and occupancy of 825 North Ross Street. Mr. Kirk referred to the violation described in paragraph "i", of the letter dated May 29, 1974, from the Director of Build- ing Safety to Messrs. Battin and Kirk, and stated that he and the Electrical Inspector of the Building Department did not agree on the Council intent with regard to the subject viola- tion; that at the time of the hearing, he had agreed that he would correct the flexible cord wiring only, and that it had not been his intent to agree to any extensive re-wiring of the building as was now being suggested by the Inspector. He requested that the Minutes be amended to reflect his intent. The Minutes of September 9, 1974 were approved as submitted, except for that portion entitled "Public Hearing Appeal from Building Code Requirements", pages 337-340, which was referred to Staff for clarification and report on items "h" and "i" at the next meeting, October 14, 1974, on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 87.1) CIVIC CENTER AREA LAND ACQUISITION This matter was deferred until later during the meeting pending Councilman Ward's arrival. ASSESSMENT TREATMENT The letter dated Septem- SERVICES CENTER ber 6, 1974, from the City of Garden Grove, attaching Resolution No. 4636-74 endorsing the Assessment Treatment Services Center and encourag- ing the County of Orange to provide the necessary funding, was referred to Staff on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 112.6e) GREENBELT COMMISSION to the Greenbelt Commission was Ward's arrival. The letter dated October 1, 1974, from Councilman Ward resigning as the Council representative deferred pending Councilman CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 369 OCTOBER 7, 1974 TENTATIVE PARCEL AND The letter dated October TRACT MAPS; LOT SPLITS 1, 1974, from Councilman Ward proposing that parcel and tract maps and lot splits be approved by the Planning Commission and that Staff be directed to report on methods to.upgrade development standards, was deferred pending Councilman Ward's arrival. CITY PROPERTY Two petitions, dated SEGERSTROM-SHELTON-HEMLOCK September 29, 1974, signed by 19 residents of southwest Santa Ana, requesting environmental and maintenance improvement of the property bounded by Segerstrom on the South, Shelton on the West and Hemlock on the North, were referred to Staff for a study and recommendation of the best disposition of this property, on the unanimously carried (5-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 45) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Council unanimously PROGRAM - STREET WIDENING approved business & MUSEUM EXPANSION relocation assistance disbursements of $?,000 to Mr. Fred W. Grabhorn (Bowers Museum Education Center Expansion Project, Parcel 2-172-35); $4,400 to Mr. Aaron Sil- ver (Vic Silver Parcels No. 2-102-9 and 10, l?th Street Widen- ing Project 1267); and $4,156.14 to J2D4 Corporation (Civic Center Drive Project No. 1310, Parcel 9-013-4), on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (CA 29.8; CA 85) DOWN-PAYMENT BENEFIT Councilman Evans' motion FOR DISPLACED TENANT to approve the recom- MUSEUM EXPANSION mended disbursement of $4,000 to Mr. Fred W. Grabhorn as a down payment benefit to a displaced residential tenant under the Relocation Assistance Program, was seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 85) INTER-COUNTY AIRPORT Council received the AUTHORITY memorandum from the City Attorney and the City Manager dated October 3, and October 4, 1974, respectively, regarding the proposed joint powers agreement for the Inter-County Airport Authority. The Assistant Attorney stated that there were several legal questions described in the City Attorney's memorandum which should be referred to Mr. George Logan, the Attorney for the Authority, prior to any definitive action by the Council. Mr. Joseph Sammon, representing the Authority, suggested that the City Attorney meet with the City Attorneys of Stanton and Chino, and the Attorney for the Authority, for clarification of contract clauses. Mr. James McMahon, District Commercial Manager for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, stated that the Chamber of Commerce had passed a resolution in favor of the agreement and recommending the City's participation in the Authority. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 370 OCTOBER 7, 1974 Councilman Markel's motion to continue the matter to October 14, 1974 and pending further report from the City Attorney and full Council attendance, was seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 98) BROADWAY OVERCROSSING The report dated CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE September 20, 1974, from the Assistant Director of Public Works, regarding the construction schedule for the Broadway Overcrossing was received and filed on Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried (5-0). The tentative bid date, originally scheduled for December, 1975, is now proposed for late 1976. The Clerk was instructed to send each Councilman a copy of the Mayor's letter to Mr. Norbert T. Tiemann, Federal Highway Administration. (CA 29.10) NOVEMBER 5, 1974 BALLOT PROPOSITIONS SUMMARY arrival. The matter of Ballot Propositions Summary was deferred until Councilman Ward's DISPOSAL SITE & Report dated October 2, TRANSFER STATION USER FEES 1974, from the Director of Public Works pertain- ing to County's proposal for charging fees for use of refuse disposal sites and transfer stations was received by Council. Councilman Garthe's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, designating Vice Mayor Evans to represent the City, October 16, 1974 at 10 A.M., at the public hearing in tho Board Hearing Room, SIS North Sycamore, Santa Ana, to strongly oppose the proposed fees for the use of Orange County Transfer Stations and Refuse Disposal Sites, was unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 11.1; CA 65) CITY POSITION ON Council considered the COUNTY ANNEXATIONS report dated September 25, 1974, from the City Attorney, regarding annexation of property to a special district and, at the same time, placing a condition on the property that it would also be annexed to the nearest city. Mayor Patterson's motion to recommend to the Local Agency Formation Commission, adoption of a policy imposing annexation conditions for unincorporated County "islands and peninsulas" surrounded by a single city, leaving the question of whether to impose such conditions with respect to other County territory to be decided on a case-by-case basis, was seconded by Council- man Evans and unanimously (5-0) carried. The motion further instructed the Mayor to notify the Local Agency Formation Commission of the City's position. (CA 92.1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 371 OCTOBER 7, 1974 PROJECT 1346 CONSTRUC- Report dated October 2, TION OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE 1974 from the Director BETWEEN BIRCH & MINTER of Public Works on the status of Project 1346 was received and ordered filed on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 29.1) PORNOGRAPHIC NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES considered by Council. Report dated October 1, 1974, from the City Attorney regarding Newsrack Ordinance was Councilman Markel stated that he felt there were not enough studies made on the subject, and moved to defer the action. Councilman Yamamoto seconded the motion. Councilman Yamamoto submitted some petitions to the Clerk from members of the First Church of the Nazarene, and stated more petitions would be coming from St. Barbara's Church, and other groups. Following further discussion, Councilman Markel withdrew his motion, with Councilman Yamamoto's concurrence, in favor of a motion by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried (5-0) to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance regulating the sizp, location, and number of racks on the public right-of-way. (CA 153) PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the EIR 74-2 PROJECT 13S2 Public Hearing to con- CONSTRUCTION SEGERSTROM AVE. sider the Environmental Impact Report 74-2 Construction of Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and the Santa Ana River, Project 1352. The Clerk reported there were no written communications. There were no proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the pub- lic hearing. Councilman Evans' motion to certify and adopt EIR 74-2 as the City's Final Environmental Impact Report for Project 1352 was seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 29.1) PUBLIC HEARING EIR 74-3 PROJECT 1345 WIDENING i?TH STREET Consideration of Environ- mental Impact Report 74-3 was deferred until Council- man Ward's arrival. RECESS present at 4:12 P.M. A recess was called at 4:00 P.M. and the meeting reconvened with the same Councilmen ORAL COMMUNICATION Mrs. Anne Tucker, 1019 LINCOLN AVENUE BIKE LANE East Catalina questioned the wisdom of installing the bike lane on Lincoln Avenue. She stated that Lincoln Avenue is a speedway; that CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 372 OCTOBER 7, 1974 the lane would be of doubtful benefit and suggested that lowering the speed limit might improve bicycle safety. Mayor Patterson requested the Staff to investigate the possi- bility of lowering the speed limit to 30 miles per hour and the installation of a 4-way stop and to report their recommenda- tion. (CA 18.6) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 893 Council received and DEN BUHLER ordered filed the Negative Declaration Form, approved the following map, subject to conditions contained in the Planning Director's report dated September 30, 1974, and waived the alley requirement on the following, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #893 Filed on August 9, 1974, by Don Buhler, creating sixteen (16) M 1 parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for industrial purposes; located generally on the northwest corner of Segerstrom Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. (CA 25) CIVIC CENTER AREA Council received the LAND ACQUISITION report dated October 2, 1974, from the Executive Director of the Redevelop- ment Agency, transmitting Resolution No. 62 of the Civic Center Commission, requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency and the City Council to take steps to acquire the two blocks located between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Broadway on the east, and Ross Street on the west, for Civic Center purposes. The Director's memo concurred with the recommendation. Council approved the concept that the land use of the two blocks will be for future Civic Center expansion and referred the matter to Staff for future negotiations with the County and Civic Center Commission over acquisition policy to determine the best manner in which to preserve the land for a Civic Center use, on the unanimously approved (5-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 77.6) Councilman Ward arrived at 4:40 P.M. GREENBELT COMMISSION Council received Council- man Ward's letter of resignation from the Greenbelt Commission, dated October 1, 1974. Councilman Ward stated that he has been disappointed and frustrated by the recurrence of personality conflicts between the City and Greenbelt Commission staffs and by the slow progress of the development of the Santiago Creek and Santa Aha River trails. Mr. E. J. Berger, Greenbelt Coordinator, stated that Councilman Ward's resignation was regrettable in view of his active parti- cipation and interest as a member of the Commission, and recom- mended that the resignation not be accepted. Mr. Berger added that there had been instances where he had been unable to obtain information and cooperation from the Staff in accordance with tho provisions of the joint powers agreement. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 373 OCTOBER 7, 1974 The City Manager suggested that the matter be discussed further in Executive Session, or that Mr. Berger provide all informa- tion and statement of charges to the City Manager for review and report to the City Council. Mr. Berger was requested to submit his written charges to the City Manager for investigation and report. Staff was directed to bring the report back to Council in Executive Session at the next meeting, October 14, on the unanimously approved (6-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel. (CA 145.1) Mayor Patterson left the Council Chambers at 4:55 P.M. and Vice Mayor Evans assumed the Chair. TENTATIVE PARCEL & Council received the TRACT MAPS; LOT SPLITS letter dated October 1, 1974, from Councilman Ward, proposing that parcel and tract maps and lot splits be approved by the Planning Commission, and that Staff be directed to report on methods to upgrade development standards. Councilman Yamamoto moved, seconded by Councilman Ward and unanimously carried, to instruct Staff to report on how the City's development standards can be upgraded to effect: a) Fewer driveways or cross traffic onto major streets; b) Minimum lot sizes for various commercial and industrial zones; c) Landscape requirements in all commercial and industrial zones. (CA 78) NOVEMBER 5, 1974 After discussion by BALLOT PROPOSITIONS Council, the Ballot SUMMARY Propositions Summary was continued until the next meeting, onOctober 14, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried (4-1), with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 68) PUBLIC HEARING EIR 74-3 - PROJECT 1345 WIDENING OF 17TH STREET The Vice Mayor opened the Public Hearing to consider Environmental Impact Report 74-3. There were no proponents or opponents. The Clerk reported there were no written communications. The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing and invited comments from Council. Councilman Ward stated that the report is not complete; that more specifically on page 6, there should be a comment that an increase in traffic will also increase the amount of pollutants; also a similar comment occurs on page 8; on page 10, the Environmental Impact on the proposed Project is not complete; that there is no comment about the loss of aesthetic qualities; that his concern is that in the interim there is going to be a large expanse of paving and there is no comment as to the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 374 OCTOBER 7, 1974 loss of aesthetic quality; on page 13, he proposed there is another possible alternative, public transportation; on page 16, there could be a growth inducement by widening the street. A motion by Councilman Ward to certify and adopt EIR 74-3, subject to inclusion of his comments, was seconded by Council- man Garthe, and unanimously carried (5-0). (CA 29.8) ORAL COMMUNICATION SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD NEWHOPE STREET a school crossing guard due to several requests children attend Heritage School. Councilman Yamamoto requested Staff to investigate the possibliity of placing on Newhope between Bolsa and Edinger from parents in the area whose (CA 18.5) RECESS from Police Chief Davis regarding the At 5:15 P.M., Council recessed for dinner at the Saddleback Inn and to hear a report City's crime rate. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag, the Reverend Gary Adams, Messiah, gave the Invocation. (CA 80 Council reconvened at 7:43 P.M., with Council- man Griset absent. After the Pledge of Allegiance Episcopal Church of the .17) CERTIFICATE OF The Mayor directed the APPRECIATION Clerk to mail the BETTY LOU NICKEL Certificate of Apprecia- tion to Ms. Betty Lou Nickel, former member of the Transportation Advisory Committee, who was unable to attend the Council meeting to receive the Certificate in person. (CA 29.10a) COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Ms. Ann Cella, repre- GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA ANA senting the Girls Club of Santa Ana, told of the activities per- formed in helping over 200 girls from the ages of 6 to 18 years. She introduced Cecilia Perkins and members who recently visited Sacramento. The Mayor presented the group with a plaque for outstanding community service, and they in turn, presented the Mayor and Council with a key to the City of Sacramento from Mayor Richard M. Marriott. (CA 9.3) NORSK-AMERIKANSK FESTIVAL Ms. Susan Brenner reported on her Festival in Norway, and presented the Mayor and Council with a key to the City of Sandefjord, Norway. She introduced four members of her group and told of the beautiful experience they had last summer in Norway and her hope for a continuance of growth in friendship between Santa Ana and Sandefjord, Nor- way. (CA 9.4) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 75 OCTOBER 7, 1974 PUBLIC HEARING VACATION - ALLEY BETWEEN MAIN & BUSH STREETS by the Mayor. The Public Hearing to consider Vacation of Alley between Matin and Bush Streets was opened There were there were Hearing. no proponents or opponents, and the Clerk reported no communications. The Mayor closed the Public Councilman Garthe's motion to receive and file the Negative Declaration was seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried (6-0). The following Resolution was adopted unanimously (6-0) on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe: RESOLUTION NO. 74-1S3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN MAIN AND BUSH STREETS, SOUTH OF TWELFTH STREET, AND RESERVING AN BASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES. (CA 14) PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION 20-FOOT EASEMENT BETWEEN COLUMBINE & SHERWOOD Sherwood was opened by the Mayor. The Public Hearing to consider Vacation of the 20-foot easement between Columbine and There were no proponents or opponents, and the Clerk reported there were no communications. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Evans' motion to receive and file the Negative Declaration was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried (6-0). The following Resolution was adopted unanimously (6-0) on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel: RESOLUTION NO. 74-152 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A TWENTY-FOOT EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN COLUMBINE STREET AND SHERWOOD STREET. (CA 14) AGENDA ORDER The report dated Octo- BOWERS MUSEUM PROPOSED bet 1, 1974, from the BLACK ART EXHIBIT Museum Director regard- ing proposed Black art exhibit was considered by Council. The Museum Director gave an oral report of his meetings with the citizens who had expressed interest in the Black art exhibit. He stated that in his opinion the funding problems could be overcome through support from local individual and private sectors in the community for the exhibit to be held in February; that Staff will continue to work with the interested citizens annually to help bring about their exhibits and objec- tives. Harriet Tyler concurred with the Director's remarks. She stated her opinion that the Black exhibits would create a better understanding of people-to-people relationship in Santa Ana. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 376 OCTOBER 7, 1974 Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried was to: 1) Reaffirm Museum facilities-use policy, which precludes annual scheduling; 2) Encourage the Black community to participate in the cultural activities of the Museum through the cultural programs presented at the Museum; and 3) Instruct Staff to continue to work with the interested citizens in their presentation of the Black exhibit in conjunction with Black History Week during the month of February, 1975. (CA 85) APPEAL NO. 343 On September 16, 1974, VARIANCE NO. 74-13 the Public Hearing was EUGENE M. FLORES, ET AL held to consider Appeal No. 343, filed by Eugene M. Flores et al, to overrule the Planning Commission approval of Variance 74-13, filed by Taylor Made Meat Company, to expand an existing legal non-conforming meat processing plant and to waive a portion of the required landscaping in the C 2 District, at 1201 East Fourth Street. At that time Council had requested representatives of the appellant and applicant to meet with members of the Planning Department Staff in an effort to resolve their differences. The report to Council dated September 30, 1974, from the Senior Planner, set forth the decisions that had been reached by all concerned parties. The Planning Director stated that the conditions contained in the Senior Planner's report would supersede existing Staff report conditions. Mr. Thomas O'Keefe, Attorney for Taylor Made Meat Co. stated that an agreement had been reached which was acceptable to his client, the neighbors and the City Staff. Mr. Eugene M. the residents agreement. Flores read a prepared statement, on behalf of of the area, expressing satisfaction with the The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution deny- ing Appeal No. 343 and granting Variance No. 74-13, subject to conditions set forth in the Senior Planner's letter dated September 30, 1974, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried (5-1) with Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 13.3) HERITAGE SQUARE CONCEPT Council considered & THE WAFFLE HOUSE (1) the report dated October 2, 1974, from the Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, recommending a develop- ment proposal for, and approval of, Phase I of the Heritage Square Concept, including the Waffle House; (2) the letter dated September 26, 1974, from the Santa Ana Historical Preser- vation Society, requesting preservation of the Carriage House belonging to the Waffle House; (3) the "Proposal to Preserve and Restore the Waffle House" presented to Council by the Santa Aha Historical Preservation Society on June 5, 1974, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 377 OCTOBER 7, 1974 which had been referred to Staff for analysis and recommenda- tion; and (4) County Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 74-1344, supporting Heritage Square Concept and approving Phase I of the proposal. Council approved Phase I of the Heritage Square Concept, includ- ing the Waffle House and appropriated $14,200 from the Council Contingency Fund for relocation of the Waffle House and land- scaping of the Square, on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried (5-1), with Councilman Markel dissenting. Council authorized preservation of the Waffle Carriage House (rescinding its previous demolition authorization) subject to posting a cash bond for $5,000 by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, with the Director of Public Works, by October 20, to cover the cost of relocating the Carriage House, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried (5-1) with Councilman Markel dissenting. Council approved the "Proposal to Preserve and Restore the Waffle House" submitted by the Santa Aha Historical Preserva- tion Society, to the City Council, on June 3, 1974, subject to the recommendation of the Executive Director of the Rede- velopment Agency set forth in paragraph 3 of page 2 of his October 2, 1974 report, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried (5-1) with Councilman Markel dissenting. Council received and filed Orange County Board of Supervisors Resolution 74-1344, supporting the Heritage Square Concept and approving Phase I of the proposal, on the unanimously approved (6-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Council- man Ward. The Director of Public Works stated that an agreement between the City and the Historical Preservation Society, to implement Council's action, would be prepared and presented to Council at an early date. During the Council discussion, the following people spoke in favor of the proposal submitted by the Santa Aha Historical Preservation Society for the preservation of the Waffle House and/or its Carriage House: Mrs. Betty Biner, 628 East Chestnut; Mr. Gates Burrows, 950 River Lane; Mrs. Weston Walker, 919 North Olive; Mr. Don Dobmeier, Orange County Historical Commission. (CA 85.1d; CA 85.1e) ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Patterson stated YOUTH COMMISSION that there is a need for a Youth Commission in the City that will bring together representatives from the City's highschools to advise the Council in terms of youth affairs and to open communication lines with the City youth. The possibility of the creation of a Youth Commission was referred to Staff for report and recommendation at an early meeting of the Council, on motion of Mayor Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans and carried unanimously (6-0). (CA 131.12) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 378 OCTOBER 7, 1974 ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Markel stated APPOINTMENT TO that Council has not CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION made an appointment to the Civic Center Commis- sion to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Richard Kopel. A meeting was set for 12:00 Noon Monday, October 14, 1974, to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. ORAL COMMUNICATION HOUSING AUTHORITY & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PARTICIPATION merit Agency and Housing Authority, instruct the Clerk to send to him all future notices, and materials. (CA 80) Councilman Markel also stated that as of Octo- ber 7, 1974 he will participate in the various meetings of the Redevelop- and requested the Mayor to packets, ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned at 9:30 P.M. on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans. CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 79 OCTOBER 7, 1974 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 380