HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1975 MINUTES OP THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
May 5, 1975
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha was convened by Mayor John Garthe at 1:05 P.M., in Room
831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. The Clerk of the
Council reported that proper notice had been mailed and
posted, with affidavits on file. The following Councilmen
responded to roll call: David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto,
Vernon S. Evans, David L. Brandt, James E. Ward, and Mayor
John Garthe. Councilman Gordon Bricken was absent. Also
present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Acting City
Attorney Charles Liberto, Director of Public Works Ronald
~olford, Police Chief Raymond Davis, "Register" reporter
Lynn O'Dell, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Garthe declared
a recess at 1:10 P.M.
for an Executive Ses-
sion to consider
legal and personnel matters. The meeting was reconvened at
1:35 P.M. with the same Councilmen present.
BIKE ROUTE PROGRAM REVIEW The Planning Director
described the City's
adopted Bike Route
Plan, as he referred
to various exhibits delineating the routes already in opera-
tion and those planned for future operation through the year
1990. He also narrated a slide presentation, stating that
there were approximately 40 to 50 thousand bicycles in the
City; that removal of on-street parking had been a factor in
the bike route development; that in terms of priority, the
"Golden City Loop" would provide a backbone system which would
satisfy the need for a few years.
The Director of Public Works stated that a number of factors
had created problems in the implementation of Phase I; for
example, funding. Due to the lack of experience in establish-
ing bike systems, the cost estimates were off. Administrative
costs were also high due to the community involvement to gain
acceptance of the Program, and daytime parking restrictions
which had to be included in the Plan.
Mr. Wolford suggested that Council might want to consider ia
different implementation; that staff was s:pending an exces-
sive amount of time on controversial on-street bike lanes; and
that Council might better shift the emphasis to installation
of the "Golden City Loop", which would include Rousselle
Street, the old Pacific Electric and Alton Avenue rights-of-way.
The Council consensus favored development
other off-road bike routes, including the
the Santiago Creek.
of the "Loop", and
Santa Ana River and
The Director of Planning urged Council to maintain the Lincoln
Avenue bike route so that it may eventually tie into the San-
tiago Creek Bike Lane and suggested that the latter be given
priority. Council concurred by unanimous informal agreement.
CA 18.6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
169 MAY 5, 1975
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Ward,
The meeting was
adjourned at 1:55 P.M.,
on the unanimously
approved motion of
seconded by Councilman Evans.
FLORENCE I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
170 MAY 5, 1975
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
May 5, 1975
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order
at 2:12 P.M. by Mayor John Garthe, in the Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Councilmen present:
David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, David L.
Brandt, James E. Ward and Mayor John Garthe. Councilman
Gordon Bricken arrived at 3:15 P.M. Also present were City
Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Acting City Attorney Charles J.
Liberto, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director
of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Police Chief Raymond Davis,
and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation.
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
Flag, Councilman
Ortiz gave the
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
of Councilman Evans,
Council approved the
following Minutes on
the uaninimously
carried (6-0) motion
seconded by Councilman Ward:
Special Meeting of March 19, 1975
Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 25, 1975
Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 2, 1975
Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 7, 1975
Regular Meeting of April 7, 1975
Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 8, 1975
The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 14, 1975
were approved unanimously (6-0), on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Ward, with the following correction by
Councilman Ward:
Page 147, add the following paragraph just prior
to the motion:
"Police Chief Davis stated that there were several
minorities on the existing recruitment list. Council
directed implementation of positive efforts for
minority hiring in keeping with the City's Affirma-
tive Action Program." CA 47.9
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda
items were removed
from the Consent
Calendar: Item 7 D
requested by Councilman Ward; Items 3 A and 13 requested
by Councilman Brandt; Item 7 C requested by Councilman
Evans.
On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt
and unanimously carried (6-0), Council affirmed the recom-
mended action on the following Consent Calendar Items:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
171 MAY 5, 1975
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
BID CALLS
authorized advertisement
Approved plans
and specifica-
tions and
for bids on the following:
PROJECT 6088 - Construct sanitary sewer
and lift station at Santiago Day Camp.
SPEC. 75-009 - One (1) self propelled
tandem vibratory roller.
CA 89E
CA 89A
BID AWARDS
responsible and best biddem:
Awarded the
following on
basis of lowest
PROJECT 5034 - Construct new traffic signal
and lighting systems at MacArthur Boulevard
and Towner Street. (Includes modification
to existing traffic signal at MacArthur and
Flower Street.) Awarded to Grissom and
Johnson, Santa And.
CA 89B
AGREEMENTS Approved the
following agree-
ments, and
authorized their execution by the Mayor and Clerk:
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - Between City and
William Lyon Company ~ L-1 storm drain in
Area VIII, Segerstrom Avenue from Raitt Street
east to the F02 Orange County Flood Control
Channel; Tract 8023.
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL & LIGHTING AT
RED HILL AVENUE ~ ALTON AVENUE - Between City
and City of Irvine; presently estimated cost
to City of Santa And is $13,750.
AMENDMENT TO RIVERVIEW LEASE AGREEMENT -
Between City and River View Golf to construct
a bike trail crossing and a trail extension
to continue the bike trail to Alona Park.
AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT - Between City and
the City of Garden Grove dropping boundaries
between the cities for the purpose of fire
suppression, and allowing the closest-due
fire company to respond.
A-75-30
A=75-31
A-75-32
A-75-28
A-74-11
A-11-2-64
A-75-33
TRAFFIC
installed April
inclusive.
21,
Received and filed
Report of control
devices removed or
197S through April 2S, 197S,
CA 18.3a
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
172 MAY 5, 1975
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and
filed the following
application:
MA, LIU SHIH and SHAN-AU - 1106 South Bristol ~
Person to Person Transfer - Type "41" On
Sale Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating
Place).
Instructed the City Attorney to prepare a letter of
protest on the following in accordance with the
reports submitted:
CA
TORRES, Julio
Original - Type
Planning, Minor
1305 West Santa Ana Boulevard
"40" On Sale Beer - PROTEST,
Exception; PROTEST, Police.
COHN, BRENT JEROME and JULIE KAREN - 204 North
Grand Avenue - Original Type "41" On Sale
Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place)
PROTEST, Planning, Minor Exception.
SAPUTO, JOSEPH ANTHONY and JOSEPHINE - 5019
West Edinger - Original Type ,41" On Sale
Beer & Wine (Public Eating Place) PROTEST,
Planning, Minor Exception.
VARIANCES & CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS
Commission Finding of Fact on the
Received and filed
the Negative Declara-
tions and Planning
following:
CUP-75-4 - CITY OF SANTA ANA - To use an
existing building in the R 2 District for a
community center operated by the City of
Santa Aha, 521 N. Figueroa. APPROVED.
VA 75-9 - HOSTETLER, C. R. and ESSER, g. C.
To allow a dental laboratory within an
existing single family residence in the R 1
District, 1504 South Parton. DENIED.
Received and filed the Negative Declaration and
Finding of Fact on the following, with the con-
dition that Council action shall be void if an
appeal is filed within the legally required 10-day
appeal period, and any expenses incurred by the
applicant shall not be the responsibility of the
City:
VA 75-14 - SOUTHSIPB INVESTMENT CO. To
allow a precious metal recovery facility in
the M 1 District, 1722 South Santa Fe Street.
APPROVED.
146
CA 146.1
CA 146.1
CA 146.1
CA 15.1
CA 13
CA 13
DEEDS, NO CASH Received and filed
GRANTEE, CITY Report of No-Cash
Deeds accepted by
the City Manager, pursuant to Resolution #69-156,
from April 15 through April 29, 1975, inclusive.
CA 155
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
173 MAY 5, 1975
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
DEEDS WITH CASH Approved the fol-
GRANTEE, CITY lowing deeds and
authorized the
Mayor to sign all necessary documents in connection
with the purchases:
FREEMAN, PAUL H. and LOLA J.,
of Seventeenth, West of Ross,
and vehicular purposes.
South side
for street
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION CO.-,
P.E.R.R. right-of-way east of Main,
Warner to McFadden for bike path.
CA 155
CA 155
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS Received and
filed the Nega-
tive Declaration
and approved the following maps subject to condi-
tions contained in Planning Director's report;
waived alley requirement on Parcel Map No. 914:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 896 Filed on
October 10, 1974 by Donald W. Shaw creating
six (6) M 1 parcels; proposed parcels 2, 3
and 4 are to be used for industrial uses;
parcels 1, 5 and 6 have existing industrial
buildings; generally located on the east
side of Susan Street, 456 feet north of
Segerstrom Avenue.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 914 Filed on
March 13, 1975 by Baker-Miller and Asso-
ciates creating thirteen (13) M 1 parcels;
all proposed parcels a~e t,o be used for
industrial purposes; generally located on
the northeast corner of Susan Street and
MacArthur Boulevard; .waiver of alley ·
requirement requested.
(For subsequent action on Tentative Parcel
Map No. 914, see Council Minutes Page 176.)
CA 25
CA 25
FINAL TRACT MAP Approved the
following final
map, accepted
the dedications thereon, and the bonds, and
authorized execution of the subdivision agreement:
TRACT MAP #8200 - West side of Bear StTeet
at Alton Avenue; number of lots, 51; sub-
divider, Classic Development Company.
CA
24
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Approved the
following
Budget Transfers:
A.A. 134 -Budget Transfer of $12,000
from Administration and Engineering to
Select Streets for the purpose of the
relocation of the Waffle House.
CA 65.3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
174
MAY 5, 1975
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
A.A. 140 Budget Transfer of $537,980
from Anticipated Revenue to establish
sixteen month budget for Housing Assistance
Payments.
CA 65.3
PROCLAMATIONS
tions issued by the Mayor:
Received and filed
report of the fol-
lowing Proclama-
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY - May 19, 1975
COMMENDING AMIGOS DE SER - CINCO DE MAYO 1975
SALVATION ARMY WEEK - May 12 18, 1975
NATIONAL HEAD START DAY - May 14, 1975
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE COMMUNITY MONTH
April 1975
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP MONTH -May 1975
POLICE WEEK - May 11 17, 1975
* ~ * * ~ ~ CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * ~ ~ ~ ~
CA 46
CA 46
CA 46
CA 46
CA 46
CA 46
CA 46
AGREEMENT
CITY OF ORANGE
EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY
on motion of Councilman Evans,
Brandt:
The following
agreement was
unanimously
approved (6-0),
seconded by Councilman
INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY Between
the City and the City of Orange for the con-
struction, operation and maintenance of an
automatic interconnection between the-water
systems of the contracting parties.
A-75-29
VARIANCE 75-11 The Negative
LLOYDS BANK OF CALIFORNIA Declaration and
the Planning
Commission Find-
ing of Fact were received and filed on the following
Variance, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and carried (5-1), with Councilman
Evans dissenting:
VA 75-11 LLOYDS BANK OF CALIFORNIA - To
permit the establishment of an amusement
center in an existing center in the C R
District, 5788 South Bristol Street.
APPROVED.
CA 13
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
175
MAY 5, 1975
VARIANCE 75-12 The .Determina-
BRISTOL PROPERTIES tion of Exemption
and Planning
Commission Find-
ing of Fact were received and filed on the following
Variance, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Evans, and carried (6-0):
VA ?S-12 - BRISTOL PROPERTIES - To allow one
roof or pole sign, and two wall signs in
conjunctio~ with an existing paint supply
company in the A 1 District, 2941 North
Hesperian. APPROVED.
CA 15
TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 914
BAKER-MILLER ~ ASSOC...
by Councilman Yamamoto,
Councilman Ward's
motion to reconsider
Tentative Parcel Map
No. 914 was seconded
and carried unanimously (6-0).
The Negative Declaration was received and filed; the
following map wa~ approved subject to conditions contained
in the Planning Director's report; and the alley requirement
was waived on the following, on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried (5-1), with
Councilman Ward dissenting:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 914 Filed on
March 15, 1975 by Baker-Miller and Asso-
ciates creating thirteen (15) M 1 parcels;
all proposed parcels are to be used for
industrial purposes; generally located on
the northeast corner of Susan Street and
MacArthur Boulevard; waiver of alley require-
ment requested.
SURPLUS PROPERTY On the unanimously
NORTHEAST CORNER OF carried (6-0) motion
FLOWER ~ PINE Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Council-
man Evans, Council declared the following residence and
garage surplus and authorized demolition:
PROJECT 1549 - Flower Street Widening -
Demolish residence and garage on the
northeast corner of Flower and Pine,
225 S. Flower, due to age, size, shape
and condition.
CA 45
READING WAIVED The full reading
of all ordinances
and resolutions,
the-titles of
which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived, and
consideration was given by title only, on the unanimously
carried (6-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Ward.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
176 MAY 5, 1975
ORDINANCE NS-12SS The following
FEES FOR Ordinance was
PARAMEDIC SERVICES placed on second
reading and
adopted on the unanimously carried (6-0) motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto:
ORDINANCE NS-1255 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
~THB SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 14-23 PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH
AND COLLECT FEES FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICES.
CA 64.2
CA 65
RESOLUTION 75-54 Council unanimously
CLEAN-UP & BEAUTIFICATION (6-0)adopted the
PROGRAM following Resolution
on motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto:
RESOLUTION 75-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROCLAIMING
ITS INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A COORDINATED
CLEAN-UP AND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM DURING
THE MONTH OF MAY, 1975.
CA 11.1
CA 46
RESOLUTION 75-55 Council adopted the
$.B. 95 ~ DECRIMINALIZATION the following
OF MARIJUANA Resolution
on motion of Coun-
cilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, with
Councilman Ward dissenting:
RESOLUTION 75-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE
NON-SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 95 (MOSCONE)
DECRIMINALIZATION OF MARIJUANA.
CA 57
RESOLUTION 75-52 A motion to amend
USE OF CITY EMBLEM Resolution 75-52,
BY SANTA ANA ELKS CLUB to include a provision
that would restrict
the use of the City Emblem, by the Elks Lodge 794, to the
design of its convention badges, was made by Councilman
Brandt, seconded by Councilman Evans and carried (S-i),
with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
RESOLUTION 75-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING
SANTA ANA LODGE NO. 794, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER
OF ELKS, TO USE THE CITY EMBLEM FOR CONVENTION PURPOSES
was adopted as amended, on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and carried (4-2), with
Councilmen Ward and Yamamoto dissenting.
Mr. John Madden, representing the Elks, stated that the City
Emblem would be used for members' name badges, with the
Lodge Number, 794, superimposed upon the emblem logo. CA 80.12
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
177 MAY 5, 1975
RESOLUTION 75-48 A motion.by
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Councilman Yama-
EMPLOYMENT moro, seconded
by Councilman
Garthe, to adopt RESOLUTION 75-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA~AMENDING SECTION
3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 AND VARIOUS ACCOUNTS OF THE
1974-75 ANNUAL BUDGET T0 ADD OR CHANGE CERTAIN CLASS
TITLES AND REALLOCATE CERTAIN BUDGETED POSITIONS FOR THE
ENHANCEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLQYMENT AND.ADVANCE-
MBNT WITHIN THE CITY.OF SANTA ANA, and to approve the
proposed new and revised classification specifications
contained in the report from the Director of Personnel
dated April 1S, failed to carry on the following vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Garthe
NOES: ward, Brandt, Evans, Ortiz
ABSENT: Bricken
Prior to the vote on the motion, the City Manager stated that
the proposed changes affected personnel in the Library,
Recreation, Finance and Public Works Departments,-and had
been reviewed by those Department Heads; that they are part
of a job re-structuring program aimed at Affirmative Action
to reduce unnecessary or obsolete job requirements; and
that they would have no budget impact either ~his year, next
year or future years.
Councilman Evans stated that he has some interest in "freez-
ing'' all hiring disbursements of money for purchasing, unless
the items are specifically approved, until the preliminary
Budget is received, and the final Budget is approved, because
of the funding necessary for the publ£c safety programs, team
policing and paramedics. He further stated that Council
should be given the preliminary_Budget so that there is
enough time to make necessary changes.
The City Manager emphasized that the proposed changes did
not create or authorize any additional positions.
Councilmen Ward and Evans agreed that the preliminary Budget
should be submitted to Council at an earlier date than pre-
vious years so that it can be carefully analyzed for possible
reductions t° accommodate the Crime Abatement Program. CA 50.4
AMERICAN LEGION Mr. Scotty Showers,
BICENTENNIAL PROGRAM and~Mr. Cradell, mem-
bers of the Santa
Ana American Legion
Post No. 131, dressed in the Revolutionary War uniforms of
General George Washington and a Militia Captain, requested
Council assistamce, support and cooperation for a Legion
Bicentennial Celebration Program that will get underway on
June 14. Mr. Showers requested the Mayor to issue a proclama-
tion urging all citizens to support the Legion Program and
declaring June 14 as the "Spirit of '76 American Legion Day".
Mr. Showers also extended an invitation to the Council and
the citizens of Santa Ana to participate in the all day
programs planned for June 14, Flag Day, including exhibits
at the Legion Hall, raising of the Colors at 11:00 A.M.,
slides of the Freedom Train, culminating with a formal and
costume ball at 9:00 P.M. He then presented each Councilman
with a Bicentennial Plaque from the Legion Post. CA 42.S
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
178 MAY 5, 1975
RESOLUTION 75-56 The following
APPLICATION FOR Resolution was
PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT adopted (S-i),
on motion of Coun-
cilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward, with
Councilman Evans dissenting:
RESOLUTION 75-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY MANAGER
AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT AND STATING THAT THE
CITY WILL PROVIDE THE REQUIRED LOCAL SHARE.
CA 140.25
RESOLUTION 75-40 The following
COMMENDING COMPUTER Resolution was
ELECTION SYSTEMS adopted (4-2),
: on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, with
Councilmen Brandt and Ortiz dissenting:
RESOLUTION 75-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
-COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
COMMENDING COMPUTER ELECTION SYSTEMS FOR
SERVICES TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 1,
1975.
Councilmen Brandt and Ortiz stated that they were
opposed only because they did not support the "Votomatic"
method of voting.
CA 68
REQUEST TO FILE The request of
LATE CLAIM Dewey L. Blackwell II
for leave to file a
: late claim of $60.71
for damages was de~ied on the motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Ward and carried (6-0). CA 65.7
RESIGNATION OF The letter of
PARK SUPERINTENDENT resignation submitted
by Bomo Koral,
Park Superintendent,
was received and filed on the motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried (6-0). Council-
man Evans expressed Council's appreciation for his many
years of service, and requested the Mayor to initiate neces-
sary action for an appropriate expression of the City's
appreciation to Mr. Koral. CA 73B
HUMAN RELATIONS It was moved by
COMMISSION Councilman Evans,
REQUEST RE POLICE MATTER seconded by Council-
man Brandt, that
the City take no action to prepare a report in response
to the written request dated April 17, 1975, from the
Chairman of the Human Relations Commission because the
Grand Jury is already conducting an investigation of the
incident, and Santa Ana Police personnel acti,on is not
being questioned; the motion carried [6-0).
Councilman Bricken arrived at 3:20. P.M.
CA 131.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
179 MAY 5, 1975
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The letter of
RESIGNATION OF TOM MC MICHAEL resignation from
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN COIL Tom McMichael
resigning from
the Community Redevelopment Commission was received and
filed on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Brandt and carried (7-0).
On the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, Mr. John Coil was appointed to replace Mr.
McMichael and complete his term of office which expires
June 50, 1978; the motion carried [7-0).
CA 82.1
CITY YOUTH COMMISSION Discussion of the
City Marrager's
report dated
April 28, 1975,
regarding a proposed Youth Commission, was continued to
June 16, 197S, and the City Manager was instructed to
solicit the reaction of the City's various Boards and
Commissions, through their chairmen, to the possible
appointment to their Commission of an ~x-~fficio youth
member, on the unanimously carried (7-0) motion of Coun-
cilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
CA 131.12
P~QUEST FOR 2-HOUR The Director of
PARKING ON VAN NESS Public Works was
(REFERRAL ITEM #190) instructed to
post the east side
of Van Ness between Third and Fourth Streets for a two-hour
parking time limit as an interim measure pending completion
of the Civic Center Plan updating; Item #190 was deleted
from the Council Referral Summary, on the motion of Coun-
cilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and carried
(6-12 with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. CA 18
BOARDS ~ COMMISSIONS The attendance
ATTENDANCE REPORTS reports of the
City's Boards and
Commissions were
received and filed on the unanimously carried [7-0)
motion of Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman
Ward. Councilman Bricken req~sted that staff develop a
standard reporting form and Councilman Evans suggested
that seats be declared vacated in a timely manner when
excessive unexcused absences occur, so that the City's
Boards and Commissions will be fully staffed at all times.
CA 80.9
AMENDMENT TO The reports of
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN the Planning
Commission and
the Redevelopment
Commission on the proposed amendment to the Redevelopment
Plan to the City's Redevelopment Project Area, dated
April 9 and April 11, 1975, respectively, together with
the Planning Commission Resolution No. 606?, and Resolu-
tion No. ?5-3 of the Community Redevelopment Commission,
both approving and recommending adoption of the proposed
amendment, were received and filed on the unanimously
carried [?-0) motion of. Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Ward.
CA 82.10
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
180 MAY 5, 1975
AGENDA ORDER The Clerk reported
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS that Mr. George
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Estrada had requested
that Council hold
discussion of Item 59 on the Agenda until the evening
session for. citizen input. The Mayor granted the request,
with Council consent.
REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS The report of
PROGRESS REPORT progress in the
regulation Of
newsracks on public
property dated April 29, 1975, from the Director of Public
Works, was received and filed on the unanimously carried
[7-0] motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Brandt. CA 153
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM The summer youth
STATUS R~PORT program status
report dated
April 50, 1975,
froTM the City Manager, was received and filed on the
unanimously carried (7-0) motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Bricken.
CA 140.3
CIVIC CENTER PARKING On the motion
(REFERRAL ITEM #135) of Councilman
Ward, seconded by
Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried (?-0), the Civic Center Parking
Report dated April 30, 1975, from the Director of Public
Works, was received and filed, and staff was directed
to refer the report to the Planning Commission, the
Civic Center Commission, and the Chamber of Commerce
for comment; Council Referral Item #135 was deleted from
the Summary.
CA 77.5
AGENDA ORDER
SANTA ANA NEWS STORY
session.
The Mayor announced
that Item #63 on the
Agenda would be
held for the evening
COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY On the motion of
Councilman Ward,
seconded by Coun-
: cilman Evans, the
Council Referral Summary was received and filed by
unanimous vote (7-0).
CA 80.2
RESOLUTION 75-62 RESOLUTION 75-62,
OPPOSING PROPOSITION A A RESOLUTION OF THE
GARDEN GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
OPPOSING PROPOSITION A AND SUPPORTING PROPOSITION B IN
THE FORTHCOMING ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED IN THE GARDEN
GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AREA ON THE 27TH OF MAY,
1975; AND INSTRUCTING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO PUBLICIZE
THIS RESOLUTION TO THOSE SANTA ANA RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT was adopted on motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried (S-2), with
Councilmen Ortiz and Bricken dissenting, after it had been
read in full by Billy C. Hall.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
181 MAY 5, 1975
Prior to adoption of the Resolution, Mr. 'Hall, Executive
Director of the City Center Association, stated that a
minimum of 27,723.Santa Aha residents belong to the Garden
Grove School District; that those residents would be sub-
ject to additional taxes and would not be able to attend
Santa Ana College if Proposition A is passed; and that
passage of Proposition B would permit the State to place
the residents within a particular junior college district;
presumably Rancho Santiago, which would serve to further
unite the City's residents.
CA 38
RECESS'
4:43 P.M.
At 4:18 P.M. the
Mayor recessed
the meeting~ and
reconvened at
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT On the unanimously
AREA COMMITTEE carried (7-0) motion
APPOINTMENTS of Councilman Ward,
~ seconded by
Councilman .Yamamoto, Steven Ahlquist-and Warren Bunge
were appointed to the Community Redevelopment Project Area
Committee.
David Ricker and Michael Dombrowski were als.o appointed to
the Project Area Committee on the motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried (4-3), with
Councilmen Yamamoto, Ortiz and Bricken dissenting.
In response to a Council question regarding the appointment
of persons to a Project Area Committee who do not live in
the proposed or present Project Area, Charles Liberto, Act-
ing City Attorney, advised Council that the appointee may
be a resident, may be in business, or may.be on the Board
of Directors of an organization, the principal office of
which is located in the proposed or present Project Area.
Councilman Bricken explained that his negative vote was
because of his concern that residents of the Project Area
be the first considered for membership. CA 82.3
SANTA ANA ADULT PROJECT, INC. The Youth Counseling
REVEREND CARLOS ABERNATHY Program proposed
for the City by the
Reverend Carlos
Abernathy was referred to staff for investigation and
report, on motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by
Councilman Ward and carried (5-2), with Councilman Brandt
and Mayor Garthe dissenting.
Prior to the motion Reverend Carlos Abernathy, 249 N. Manelna
Drive, Orange, stated that his program is designed to alleviate
family and drug related crises through preventive counseling
with a staff of trained Melodyland counselors; that it would
reduce incarceration in jail and juvenile hall; that he
has applied for County Revenue Sharing funds to fund the
program estimated at $200,000 per year; that he proposes
to establish a location at 207 North Broadway, employing
six senior counselors; and that he has recommendations
from the Santa Aha Human Relations Commission, Charlton
Boyd, former Mayor of Laguna Beach, and several.churches,
including the Salvation Army. ·
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 182 MAY 5, 1975
He stated further that in-kind service would be acceptable
for the City's share of any County revenue sharing funds
that may be obtained; that if the City would agree to pro-
vide park and recreation and other facilities, and put
a value on that use, the County.would look more favorably
upon the revenue sharing request; that the County will not
support a program within the City if the City does not
support the program in concept, and in-kind services; and
that the Criminal Justice Council has also shown some
interest in funding part of the program.
Council consensus was that the staff report should include
consideration of a coordinated program, inasmuch as Police
Chief Davis stated that the Police Department had also
applied for County revenue sharing for a similar program;
the extent-to which park and recreational facilities and
personnel would be used; and the effect, if any, upon the
scheduling of other park and recreational activities for
the rest of the community. CA l12A
CA 140.5
YOUTH COUNSELING PROGRAM The Youth Counseling
VIA TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION Program through
Transcendental
Meditation, proposed
by Mr. Stephen Est~ada, 1106 South Rita Way, was referred
to staff for investigation and report, on motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and
carried [6-1), with Councilman Brandt dissenting.
Prior to the motion, Mr; Estrada requested permission to
use the City Emblem on the cover of a research pamphlet he
is preparing for the City Council relative to juvenile crime
and its prevention or rehabilitation through the practical
aspect of transcendental meditation, and to present his
pamphlet to Council at its June 2 meeting, with a complete
description of the program, which would require approximately
one hour.
Mr. Stewart Zimmerman, Chairman of the American Foundation
of Creative Intelligence stated that transcendental meditation
includes the theory that each individual has the ability,
on his own, without any help, except for some instruction,
to develop his full potential mentally and to insure his
good health through a simple and natural practice; that there
are presently two centers in Orange County. CA 140.3
ORAL COMMUNICATION Former Councilman
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE J. Ogden Markel,
J. OGDEN MARKEL 1814 South Parton,
suggested that the
Council appoint a Charter Review Committee to review,
revise and update the Charter of the City of Santa Ana,
which was adopted in 1952 when there were only about 55,000
citizens served by four Boards or Commissions, and the
salaries of Councilmen was $75 per month. CA 129
RECESS
Plankhouse, and reconvened at 7:32
men present.
At 5:40 P.M. the
Mayor recessed
the meeting for
dinner at Reubens
P.M. with all Council-
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
183
MAY 5, 1975
INVOCATION Following the Pledge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Allegiance to the
Flag, given by Girl
Scout Troop No. 1065,
under the leadership of Mrs. Almond Cradel, Father Bob
Miller, of St. Joseph's Church, gave the Invocation. CA 9.10
CA 80.17
PROCLAMATION PRESENTATIONS A Proclamation pro-
claiming the week of
May 11 through May 17,
1975 as "Police Week"
in honor of the Santa Aha Police Department was presented
by Councilman Brandt to Police Chief Raymond Davis.
A Proclamation designating the week of May 12 through 18 as
"Salvation Army Week" was presented to Major Tom Cisar by
Councilman Ward.
A Proclamation designating the month of May as "Anti-Litter
Month" was presented to Sam Bowman by Councilman Yamamoto.
A Proclamation in recognition of Cinco de Mayo (May $) was
presented to Mr. Tony Luna, representing the Santa Ana
Chamber of Commerce, by Councilman Ortiz. CA 46
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Mrs. Anne Croddy
JR. AUXILIARY OF THE Schauwecker, President
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SANTA ANA of the Auxiliary, was
presented with a City
Emblem plaque by Mayor Garthe,. following her presentation
describing the Club's philanthropies. She stated that their
members are all volunteers between the ages of 20 and 58;
that this year they had donated 6,500 hours at their dental
clinic for Santa Ana school children; that they staffed the
Senior League's thrift shop two days per month; and that they
are celebrating their 2Sth year. Mrs. Lee Stayton further
described the activities of the Junior Auxiliary of the
Assistance League. CA 9.5
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Former Mayor Vernon
OF COMMENDATORY PLAQUES S. Evans, and former
Vice Mayor Harry K.
Yamamoto were pre-
sented with commendatory plaques by Mayor Garthe in apprecia-
tion and recognition by the City Council of their personal
contributions while serving in their respective offices for
the period of December 21, 1974 through April ?, 1975. CA
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 257 that this was the time
QUIGLEY LANE SEWER and place fixed for
the hearing of appeals
or objections to the confirmation of the assessment in the
matter of certain improvements in Assessment District No.
237, Quigley Lane.
The City ~lerk stated that Notice of the filing of the Assess-
ment and of the time and place for hearing were duly and
regularly published, posted and mailed, all as prescribed
by law~ and that the following affidavits showing such com-
pliance were on file in her office: ~
1) Affidavit of Publication
2) Certificate of Mailing
C~T¥ COUNCIL MINUTES
184 MAY S, 1975
Certificate of Posting
The City Clerk further announced that there had been no
written protests received.
Carl Carlson, of Boyle Engineering, the Engineer of Work,
stated that ten residential lots located on Quigley Lane
had received new sanitary sewers; and that the assessment
costs had been divided equally among them for a total of
$1,210.00 assessment per lot.
Mayor Garthe invited members of the audience to speak for
or against the construction or assessment.
Mrs. Beatrice Fernandez, 820 South Quigley Lane, stated
that the residents on Quigley Lane were next in need of
street improvements. The Director of Public Works responded
that Quigley Lane was a private street which had never been
dedicated to the City.
Mrs. Fernandez also questioned a $200 charge imposed by
the County. The Engineer of Work stated that the $200 repre-
sented the County Sanitation District sewer connection fee,
which is separate from the Assessment District costs.
There were no other proponents or opponents, and the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing closed, and requested that the
record indicate that no written or oral protests had been
received.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-58 - CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR
CONTRIBUTION TO PAY CERTAIN COSTS AND EXPENSES IN ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT~- ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 25? :(QUIGLEY LANE) was
-adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Evans, Yamamoto, Bricken, Ortiz, Garthe,
Brandt, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 75-59 - CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT PURSUANT
TO "IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911," BEING DIVISION 7 OF THE STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 25? (QUIGLEY LANE) was adopted on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Evans, Yamamoto, Bricken, Ortiz, Garthe,
Brandt, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CA 90
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe
UNDERGROUND UTILITY announced that
DISTRICT NO. 11 this was the
time and place
for the Public Hearing on proposed Underground Utility
District No. 11, between First and Second Street from
Birch Street to Ross Street.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
185 MAY 5, 1975
Council received the report from the Director of Public
Works dated April 17, 1975 describing the proposed improve-
ment.
The Clerk of the Council reported that no written communica-
tions had been received.
The Mayor invited proponents and opponents to present their
testimony to the Council. There were none, and the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 11 was adopted on motion of Councilman Bricken,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Bricken, Evans, Ortiz, YamamotQ, Garthe,
Brandt, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None CA 154
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF that this was the
AMENDMENT TO HOUSING ELEMENT time and place for
OF GENERAL PLAN the Public Hearing
on the Negative Declara-
tion and the Amendment to the Housing-Element of the General
Plan, and he opened the Public Hearing.
Council received Planning Commission Resolution No. 6070
accepting the Negative Declaration and approving the Amend-
ment to the Housing Element, along with the Planning Direc-
tor's Report dated April 29, 197S.
The Planning Director narrated a slide presentation of
examples of housing in various areas of the City. He stated
that the Amendment is a modification to the 1966 adopted
General Plan, Housing Element which is in compliance with
Section 65302 lc) of the State Government Code; that it
is not the final Housing Element, and it is proposed as
an interim document which will subsequently be replace.d
by the adoption of the final document.
The Clerk of the Council reported that no written communica-
tions had been received in the matter.
Mayor Garthe invited proponents or opponents to present their
testimony to the City Council. There were none, and the
Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
The Negative Declaration was received and filed
unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans,
by Councilman Yamamoto.
on the
seconded
RESOLUTION NO. 75-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN was adopted on
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on the following roll call vote:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 186 MAY 5, 1975
AYES: Evans, Yamamoto, Bricken, Ortiz, Garthe,
Brandt, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CA 78.5a
PUBLIC HEARING
NBGATIVE DECLARATION
SEISMIC SAFETY & SAFETY ELEMENT
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN
The Mayor announced
that this was the
time and place for
the Public Hearing
on the Negative
Declaration and Seismic Safety and Safety Element Amendment
to the General Plan, and he opened the Public Hearing.
Council received Planning Commission Resolution No. 6069
recommending acceptance of the Negative Declaration and
approval of the Safety Elements.
The Clerk of the Council reported that no written communica-
tions had been received.
The Mayor called for testimony from proponents or opponents.
There was none, and he closed the Public Hearing.
The Negative Declaration was received and filed on the
unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded
by Councilman Evans.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING A SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT
AND A SAFETY ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN was adopted on
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Evans, Bricken, Ortiz, Garthe,
Brandt,-Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CA 78.3h
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced
REVISED VEHICLES FOR HIRE that this was the
ORDINANCE time and place for
the Public Hearing
on the revised Vehicles for Hire Ordinance, which had been
continued from the April 21 Council meeting.
Council received the report from the City Attorney dated
April 22, 1975, regarding the proposed amendments to the
ordinance, which would provide for safety inspection by the
California Highway Patrol; additional grounds for revoca-
tion of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity;terminol0gy
clarification; procedure for application for supplemehtal
certificates; and an increase in the business license tax
from $50 to $100 per vehicle.
The Clerk of the Council reported that copies of the proposed
ordinance had been mailed to all present holders of Certifi-
cates of Convenience and Necessity prior to the Hearing, and
that there had been no written communications received.
The Mayor called for testimony from the proponents or opponents.
Mr. Larry Gaines, President of Yellow Cab Company, 511 East
Third Street, stated that it would be helpful to his company
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
187 MAY 5, 1975
and the company's patrons if the $50 per vehicle business
license tax per year could remain in effect rather than
approval of the recommended $100 per vehicle; that the
increase will make it the highest of any business license
tax in Orange County. He further requested Council to
reconsider the need for two inspections per vehicle per
year in favor of a requirement for one inspection per year
by the California Highway Patrol with periodic inspections
by the Santa Ana Police Department.
Mr. George Brazier, Manager of the Blue-White Cab Company,
1001 Logan, referred to Section 38.8a of the ordinance pro-
viding for supplemental certificates, and stated that it
would be a handicap; that he needs the flexibility to .operate
the number of taxis needed to meet the customer demand;
that because of the variables in the taxi operation, break-
downs, 1Qng distance trips, etc., twelve permits are not
always enough to meet the number of requests for taxi service
that are received; and that.a solution might be to allow each
company to operate the number of taxis that the calls warrant.
Mrs. Kathy Hatrick, dispatcher for Blue-White Cab Company,
2056 South Halladay, described a typical situation which
substantiated Mr. Brazier's statements.
Mr. Jim Burnett, 10661 East McFadden, stated that there was
a need and necessity for additional Santa Ana taxi permits.
Mr. Larry ~aines stated that the ordinance does give each
taxicab operator extra permits through the application proce-
dure outlined in Section 38.8a, and in addition the City
controls the taxis' safety and insurance requirements.
There were no further proponents or opponents, and the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCE NS-1237 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 38-1, 38-2, 38-3, 38-20,
38-20a, 38-38, 38-39, 38-40 AND 21-72 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING SECTIONS 38-2a OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTIONS 38-1.1 THROUGH 38-1.27
AND SECTIONS 38-3.1 THROUGH 38-3.20 AND SECTION 38-8a TO
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION
OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND TO THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS, THE
APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES, THE INSPEC-
TION OF VEHICLES AND THE PERMIT FEES AS PROVIDED IN SUCH
REGULATIONS was placed on first reading, on motion of Coun-
cilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Evans, Bricken, Ortiz, Garthe,
Brandt, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None CA 26
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
188 MAY S, 1975
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL NO. 348
CUP NO. 75-2
on Appeal No. 348,
1740 Narva Street,
The Mayor announced
that this was the
time and place for
the Public Hearing
filed by Pacific Outdoor Advertising,
Los Angeles, on behalf of property
owner Jeamne Conlin, from the April 1S Planning Commission
denial of the application for Conditional Use Permit No.
7S-2, to permit the establishment of an off-premise adver-
tising sign in the C-2 District, 110 South Harbor Boulevard,
and he opened the Public Hearing.
Council received the Finding of Fact dated April 1S, 1975
from the Planning Commission, which stated that the reason
for the denial was that the proposed use would not provide
a necessary or desirable use at the location, and would
not contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood
or the community, and that it would adversely affect the
6eneral Plan of the City, more precisely the Scenic Corridors
Element.
The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications
had been received.
The Mayor requested testimony from proponents or opponents.
Proponent of the Appeal, Jay Kingry, representing Pacific
Outdoor Advertising Company, stated that the.proposed sign
would be back 60 feet from the center line of the street,
and would not interfere with the right-of-way; that the
sign size conforms to ordinance requirements; that there is
no proof that it would create a traffic hazard; that the
proposed location is vacant property and properly zoned for
the sign; that there were no written or oral protests at the
Planning Commission hearing; that his company's lease with
the property owner is on a 30-day basis, which means that the
sign would be immediately removed if a higher use of the
property were contemplated by its owner; and that he objects
also to the conditions of approval suggested by the staff
Qhich would require landscaping (Condition 7 B) and dedication
(Condition 7 F).
There were no other proponents or opponents.
The Traffic Engineer read his report dated May 5, 1975,
analyzing the CUP application from the standpoint of increas-
ing the traffic hazard at the intersection of First and
Harbor Streets. He concluded that establishment of the
sign could very possibly be a factor leading to traffic
accidents.
Mayor Garthe closed the Public Hearing.
Councilman Brandt's motion to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare a resolution overruling the decision of the Planning
Commission to deny CUP 75-2, was seconded by Councilman Evans.
At the request of the applicant, the maker and Second to the
motion agreed to an amendment which would pro¥ide:that upon
application for a building permit and prior to the future
development of the property in question, removal of the sign
would be mandatory.
The motion was defeated on the following roll call vote:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
189 MAY 5, 1975
AYES:
NOES:
AB$ENT:
(For subsequent action,
RECESS
9:35 P.M. with
Brandt, Evans, Ortiz
Ward, Garthe, Yamamoto, Bricken
None
see Council Minutes Pa~e
all members present.
193.)
At 9:20 P.M. the
Mayor declared
a recess; Council
reconvened at
CA 13.4
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Council affirmed
the following
appointments, on
the unanimously
approved (7-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Ward:
Bicentennial Commission - Councilman Bricken
Criminal Justice Council - Councilman Yamamoto
Cultural Heritage Committee - Councilman Bricken
Intergovernmental Coordinating Council
Councilman Ward, Representative
Councilman Ortiz, Alternate
League of California Cities Mayor Garthe & Councilman
Yamamoto
Transportation and Utilities
Councilman Brandt, Representative
Councilman Ward, Alternate
Southern California Association of Governments ~SCA6~ ~
Community & Economic Development - Ceunc~lman Evans
Environment Quality and Resource Conservation
Councilman Bricken
Transportation and Utilities Committee
· Councilmen Brandt& Ward, Representative
Alternate, respectively
CA 80.1
SANTA ANA NEWS STORY
convenient time.
Council next considered
Agenda Item 63, deferred
from the afternoon
Agenda to this more
Mayor Garthe called for discussion on the status report from
the Public Information Officer dated April 19, 1975 regarding
the Santa Ana News Story.
The Mayor recognized Mr. Mark Mulkerin, 2105 North Eastside,
who read aloud a statement from Mr. John Meola, Chairman of
the Citizens Against Crime Organization. He stated that the
newspaper could be a valuable tool for telling people about
programs in the City; that the present delivery system has
been the real problem, because it is inconsistent and unpre-
dictable; and that mailing the News Story should be resumed.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 190 MAY 5, 1975
In addition he invited the City Council to attend a meeting
scheduled by the Citizens Against Crime for the evening of
June 25 at the Saddleback High School, and he requested Mayor
Garthe to issue a Proclamation declaring the month of June
as Crime Prevention Month, and suggested that the News ~tory
be used to publicize both items.
Speaking on his own behalf, Mr. Mulkerin stated that Re
supports the News Story because it can and does provide
necessary community and City information that otherwise
might not be available to the City's residents. He also
suggested that the News Story should be provided to all
Santa Ana students.
Mr. Art Jacques, 1S25 Portola, stated that he d~sappreves
of the News Story being put out by the City; that he has
not received delivery of it in the past seven months, which
constitutes a breach of contract. He recommended that
Council seek another company or another way to print and
deliver the News Story, so that each citizen will receive
his "money's worth".
Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, stated that she ham been
a long time opponent of the News Story; that one ef the
reasons is that there is no rebuttal allowed; that for years
the citizens paid $6,000 a month to disseminate the propa-
ganda; that there is no column for letters te the editor;
and that it has been used as a vehicle to push bend ~sue$
and to perpetuate Councilmen in office. She added that the
money spent on the News Story could be used to f~nance the '
Crime Abatement Program.
Ms. Terri Riter, 934 West Bell Avenue, and ~ohn Meola,
2631 South~Lowell, spoke in favor of the continuation of
the News Story, but requested a change in the method of
delivery.
Public Information Officer prank Blaszcak stated th_at
direct mailing is possible at a lesser cost as a non,pro,it
corporation for the dissemination of educational material;
that the postal rate would then drop from 6.1~ te 1.8~
representing $400 less. than costs incurred under present
delivery service. He also stated that the City has completed
the nine issues called for under the contract wit~ tko 0range
County Gazette for a 16 month period; and that there will be
no delivery of the News Story for the next three month~.
In response to a question from Councilman Evans,, Mr. ~lamzc&k
responded that the non-profit corporation mailing, of 12 issues
would cost a total of $39,000 for tko 'y~ear, approximately
$1,000 less than present cost.
Councilman Ward stated that he would like to support the
continuation of the News Story if a better delivery service
is possible,~and3if the low cost of printing can he maintained.
He recommended a change in the name "News Story~ because it
is not another newspaper, and should provide the City policy,
to,the people.
Councilman Evans stated that he would support continuation
of the News Story so lon~ as it is not used a~ a political
organ; if space for public comments were p~o¥idedl and if
the delivery system were changed.
Councilman Bricken stated that he supports the News Story;
that delivery should be improved; that the paper format is
disorganized, cumbersome, and difficult to read at times;
that a combination of mailing and some other type of delivery
might work out advantageously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTBS
191 MAY 5, 1975
Councilman Brandt stated that, in view of the horrendous
problems facing the Council, he could only support on a very
limited basis some method of communication, perhaps on the
back of the utility bill, or a sheet included with it, some-
thing that would cost significantly less than the present
News Story.
Mrs. Boer stated that the contractor should be penalized
for failure to deliver under the terms of the contract.
She also suggested that the News Story should be printed
only in English, or, in fairness to all, in six or seven
other languages, not just Spanish and English.
Councilman Bricken stated that the next three months would
provide a good opportunity to test the news media to see if
the City can communicate the same information through them,
so that a current evaluation of the local newspapers' ability
to communicate the same kind of information will be available
when the News Story is considered at Budget sessions.
The report from the Public Information Officer was received
and filed, and staff was instructed to continue its research
to improve the delivery system and to reduce the cost of
the system, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Council-
man Brandt, and carried unanimously (7-0). CA 152.4
APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
at the request of Mr. George Estrada.
Council next con-
sidered Agenda Item
59, deferred from
the afternoon meeting,
Mr. Estrada, 517 East Adams Street, reported that Mr. John
Saavedra, representing the Delhi Organization, could not
attend the meeting as planned, and that he (Mr. Estrada) had
no comments on the matter.
Council received the report dated April 28, 1975, from the
Santa Aha Human Relations Commission, regarding the City's
applicatio~::for. Community Development Funds, prepared in
accordance with the City Council direction of April 14, to
investigate three items regarding community problems:
1) Alley problems and other problems in Santa Anita;
2) Problems of the southwest Santa Ana area; and
$) County Human Relations Commission complaint on
Santa Ana's CD plan.
Included with the report was the resolution of the Human
Relations Commission dated April 25, 1975, making recommenda-
tions regarding the CD plan. In addition Council received
tke report dated April 28, from the City Manager, concerning
the City's application for CD funds, and responding to the
complaint filed by the Orange County Human Relations Commis-
sion against the Community Development application of the
City with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Council approved the Human Relations Commission report,
and directed that staff submit it to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, to the Orange County Human
Relations Commission, and to the Orange County Board of
Supervisors, on the unanimously approved motion (7-0), of
Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Evans.
Acting on the,City Manager's report, the City Council directed
the City Manager to cite the findings and the resolution of
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
192 MAY 5, 1975
the Santa Aha Human Relations Commission in responding
to the Orange County Human Relations Commission complaint
about the City's Community Development application, and
directed the. City Manager to submit the document to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to
request the expeditious delivery of Community Development
funds to the City, on the unanimously approved (7-0) motion
of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Evans.
CA 140.20
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Bricken's
BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION : motion to request
STATUS. REPORT : ~icentennial Commis.
- :: ~.. sion:Chairman Gene
Moriarty ~o file a written report on the status of the.
centennial Commission's activities and plans for continued
activity over the 18 months for discussion at the next
Council meeting, May 12, was seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously:carried (7-0). CA 42.5
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Attorney
APPEAL NO. 548 was instructed to
CUP 75-2 prepare a resolution
upholding the deci-
sion of the Planning Commission, and denying Conditional
Use Permit 7S-2, on motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Bricken, Ward, Yamamoto, Garthe
NOES: Brandt, Evans,
ABSENT: None
0rtiz
Prior to the motion, Councilman Evans stated that he would
continue to support similar appeals due to the $300 filing
fee for: the Conditional Use Permit, which in his opinion is
unfair~. -He suggested that the sign company representatives
would welcome an opportunity to show a proposed billboard
site:to the Planning Director prior to submission of an
application for his approval; that if the Director disapproved
the site, they would not pursue the matter; and that this
method would prevent appeals and unnecessary expenses by the
sign companies. CA 13.4
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Brandt
CITIZEN RECOGNITION stated that on
April 28, there
was an article in
the "Register".about a La Habra policeman who lives in
Santa Ana who was instrumental in saving the~life of a
child who had been severely shocked while bathing;~that
in keeping with his philosophy of recognizing people who
contribute something to the image of the community, he
would request Council's permission to present an appropriate
commendatory resolution in a public ceremony to the police
officer. The request was seconded by Councilman Evans.
Following discussion of previous
dual philosophy, on the subject,
with the consent of the second.
Council policy, and indivi-
the motion was withdrawn,
The staff was instructed to develop an appropriate form of
recognition, similar to the City emblem plaque that is given
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to participants in tSe "Community SpotlightS', which could be
presented by the Mayor, at a suitable time, to persons who
in his opinion, or that of other Councilmen, were deserving,
on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Bricken,
seconded by Councilman Ward. : CA 80.6
CA 75B
ORAL COMMUN{CATION Responding to a
PRESS ROOM question from
Councilman Evans,
on the City's
policy regarding the Council Chamber "press room", the
City Manager stated that it was designed for use by the
press, and as an instructional aid for anybody bringing
groups to the City Council; that the press has been pro-
vided keys; and that unauthorized useage of the room is
not encouraged.
Councilman Evans responded that on occasion he had noticed
citizens leave the Council Chambers and go into the press
room. He stated his opinion that if they are not members
of the press, and have not made arrangements with the press
or staff-~o be there, the practice should be discouraged;
and that p~rhaps a specific policy should be formulated in
that regard. CA 80.6
ORAL COMMUNICATION All City Building
WAFFLE HOUSE Department and
Public Works Depart-
ment fees incurred
by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society in conjunc-
tion with its rennovation of the City-owned Waffle House
were waived, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bricken, and carried (4-5), with Councilmen Evans,
Yamamoto and Ortiz dissenting. CA 85.1d
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mrs, Janice Boer,
PLANNING COMMISSION 912 North Lowell,
stated that the
Council has an
obligation to the citizens to remove the Planning Commis-
sioner who was convicted of a felony; that the people of the
City are entitled to have someone representing them making
judgments on the matters brought before the Planning Commis-
sion regarding property, who has demonstrated that he has
good judgment. CA 78.1a
ADJOURNMENT At 10:S0 P.M., the
meeting was adjourned
to May 6, 197S, at
: 7:00 P.M., in Room
831, City Hall, for a study session to consider the Manage-
ment Improvement Program Report prepared by consultant
Arthur D. Little, Inc., San Francisco.
tI~,.ORENCE I. ~AtONE
FLORENCE I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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MAY 5, 1975