HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-1977MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
February 7, 1977
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Garthe at 2:00 P.M.
in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. The follow-
ing Council members were present: Gordon Bricken, David F.
Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, James E. Ward, and
Mayor Garthe. Councilman David L. Brandt was absent. Also pre-
sent were the following members of Staff: City Manager Bruce C.
Spragg, City Attorney Keith L. Gow, Assistant City Manager
Ronald Wolford, Director of Public Works John Stevens, Senior
Planner William Daugherty, Police Chief Raymond C. Davis, and
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
man Harry K. Yamamoto.
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
Flag, the Invocation
was given by Council-
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS REMOVED
DISSENTING VOTES
from the Agenda on the request of
registered a NO vote on Item 4A.
Mayor Garthe removed
Item 3 from the Consent
Calendar, and Item 6A,
third item, was deleted
Staff. Councilman Yamamoto
CONSENT CALENDAR On the unanimously
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS approved 6:0 motion
APPROVED of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman
Ward, Council approved the recommendations of Staff on the
following Consent Calendar Items:
MINUTES
January
3, 1977.
Approv.ed Minutes of
Regular Meetings of
December 28, 1976 and
BID CALLS Approved plans and
specifications and
authorized advertise-
ment for bids on the following:
PROJECT 1392 Construction of east
half of Bear Street, north of Alton
Avenue.
PROJECT 7107 Repair one million
gallon elevated water tank at 14th
and Poinsettia Streets.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed
Staff report of the
following:
GREEN, Frank D. Jr., and GREEN, Frank
D. D. Sr. - 1630 S. Standard Ave.
Original Type "42" On Sale Beer &
Wine (Public Premises). Councilman
Yamamoto registered a NO vote. (Agenda
Item 4A)
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
KAWEGE, INC. 1828 No. Tustin
Avenue - Intercounty Transfer
Priority - Type "47" On Sale
General (Bona Fide Eating Place).
LA POSADA MEXICAN RESTAURANT OF
SANTA ANA - 1212 So. Bristol, #1-4
100% Stock Transfer - On Sale
General - Type "47" (Bona Fide
Public Eating Place).
MANUELE, Anthony J. 216 E. Warner
Bldg. G & H - Person to Person -
Type "40" On Sale Beer.
MAZOTTI, Clyde - 5019 W. Edinger
Avenue - Person to Person Transfer -
Type "41" On Sale Beer & Wine (Bona
Fide Eating Place).
PIMENTEL, Carmen and PIMENTAL,
Emilia Antonia, et al. 810 So.
Harbor Boulevard - Original
Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine.
UNIVERSAL BOWLING, INC. 2015
West First Street - Person to
Person Transfer - Type "47" On
Sale General (Bona Fide Public
Eating Place).
VARIANCES Approved and filed
Negative Declarations
and Planning Commis-
sion Findings of Fact on the following:
VA 76-82 - Filed by Ronald Acosta
to permit a covered patio, enclosed
with glassine, to project to within
five feet of the rear property line
at 1046 South Pacific Avenue in the
Ri District. DENIED.
VA 76-88 - Piled by Fairview & First,
Ltd. to construct a 22-unit condominium
complex at 122-138 South Fairview Street
in the C5, C2 and R lB Districts.
APPROVED.
Approved and filed Categorical Exemption and Plan-
ning Commission Finding of Fact on the following:
VA 76-89 - Filed by Washington Mutual
Savings Bank to permit three wall signs
to be placed on a multi-story building
which presently has a legal non-
conforming roof sign at 2700 North
Main Street in the C2 District. APPROVED.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Approved and filed
Negative Declaration
and Planning Commis-
sion Finding of Fact on the following:
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
CUP 76-39 - Filed by Fairview & First,
Ltd. to construct a 22-unit condominium
complex at 122-138 S. Fairview St. in the
C5, C2 and R lB Districts; the proposed
project is to be an air space condominium
development. APPROVED.
DEEDS NO CASH
GRANTOR CITY
Authorized execution
of the following deeds
by Mayor and Clerk:
WILLIS BLAIR BOYD, JR. AS TRUSTEE -
Southeast corner of Ritchey and
McFadden S.A.V.I. Relinquishment.
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD
side of Santa Clara east
for vehicular access.
South
of Tustin
DEED WITH CASH &
ESCROW - GRANTOR CITY
necessary documents in
Approved the following
deed and authorized
Mayor to sign all
connection with the sale:
THE WILLIAM LYON COMPANY - West 85 feet
of Thornton Park Site north of Segerstrom -
Disposal of surplus land at public auction.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP Approved and filed the
Negative Declaration
and approved the follow-
ing map subject to conditions contained in Planning
Director's Report:
TRACT MAP 9701 Filed on December 28,
1976 by Dennis Wilson creating one condo-
minium lot; proposed lot to be used for
six air space condominiums; generally
located on the south side of Hazard Avenue
between Euclid and Rosita Streets.
FINAL TRACT MAPS Approved the following
maps, accepted the
dedications thereon,
and the bonds in the amounts set, and authorized
execution of the Subdivision Agreements:
MAP NO. 9222 Northeast corner of
Raitt & Segerstrom Streets; fifty lots.
MAP NO. 9519 Fourteenth Street west
of Grand Avenue; fifty-eight lots.
MAP NO. 9627 East side of Fairview
Street north of Edinger Avenue; seven-
teen lots.
Approved the following map, accepted the dedications
thereon, and the cash in lieu of bonds in the amount
set, and authorized execution of the Subdivision
Agreement:
MAP NO. 9257 - Northeast corner of
Spurgeon & Ninth Streets; one lot.
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Continued
COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS
on the following:
Authorized release of
performance, monument,
labor and material bonds
TRACT 8200 - South side of Segerstrom
Avenue east of Raitt Street.
AGREEMENTS
and Clerk:
Approved the following
agreements and authorized
their execution by Mayor
INSPECTION SERVICES Between City and
William R. Miller for Northeast Reser-
voir and Pumping Station, Project 7030.
LANDSCAPE CONSULTING SERVICE - Between
City and James M. Griffin for street
tree program.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - Between City
and James K. Robinson for renovation
in the Police Facilities Building,
Project 8310.
LEASE OF TYPEWRITER - Between City and
IBM for Attorney's Office.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Accepted the follow-
ing resignation with
regret, and directed
Staff to prepare a recognition of service:
Letter dated January 12, 1977, from
Mrs. Helen Stanley resigning effective
January 13, 1977 as the Transportation
Advisory Committee representative from
the Human Relations Commission.
CA 24
LIABILITY CLAIMS
to January 31, 1977.
Referred to Administra-
tion Liability Claims
received from January 11
A-77-11
COUNCIL REFERRAL
SUMMARY
Staff by Council.
Received and filed
status report of
matters referred to
A-77-12
PROCLAMATIONS
from January 11
Received and filed
report of proclamations
issued by the Mayor
to February 1, 1977.
A-77-13
A-77-14
CA 131.2
CA 65.7b
CA 80.2
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BID AWARD - PROJECT 7030 Council awarded the
NORTHEAST RESERVOIR & STATION following on basis of
APPROVED lowest responsible
and best bidder, and
received and filed the letter dated February 4, 1977 from
Acret & Perrochet, on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward:
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PROJECT 7030 - Northeast Reservoir and
Pumping Station; awarded to Ecco Contrac-
tors, Santa Aha, for a total amount of
$1,417,648. (Agenda Item 3)
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Prior to the motion, Paul Fine, of Acret & Perrochet, 11333
Iowa Avenue, Los Angeles, representing Equinox, stated that
they claim Ecco Contractors, holding a Class A license, is
not the lowest responsible bidder; that Ecco did not list
sub-contractors in areas of earth work, masonry, paving,
sheet metal, painting and protective coating and air condi-
tioning; and that for these jobs they must hire people that
may not be the best qualified.
Mr. Si Javek of Ecco Construction responded by stating that
his company has enclosed an affidavit with its bid that they
will comply with all parts of the Government Code as it per-
tains to the Project.
Howard Smith, President of Equinox, was also present.
Purchasing and Property Control Officer Bob Williams stated
that bid bonds as well as performance bonds had been obtained
on the Project as required by the City.
DEED - VARIOUS OWNERS
WATER WELL RELINQUISHMENT
DELETED FROM AGENDA
motion of Councilman Evans,
The following deed
was deleted from the
Agenda on the unan-
imously approved 6:0
seconded by Councilman Bricken:
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD Southwest
corner of First & Shannon for water
well relinquishment. (Agenda Item 6A,
third item)
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READING WAIVED On the unanimously
carried 6:0 motion
of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Council-
man Bricken, Council waived full reading of all ordinances
and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on tho public
Agenda, and consideration was given by title only.
RESOLUTION 77-15 Council adopted the
ENDORSING EXPENDITURE PLANS following resolution
COASTAL PARK BOND ACT - ADOPTED unanimously 6:0, on
the motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ENDORSING THE
PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES FOR JURISDICTIONS
WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FROM THE NEJEDLY-HART
STATE, URBAN, AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976.
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RESOLUTION 77-16 Council approved the
TYPIST CLERK CLASSES - APPROVED Classification Specifi-
ADOPTED cations for the revised
Class of Typist Clerk
II, and the new class of Typist Clerk I, and adopted the
following resolution 4:2, on the motion of Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Councilman Ward, with Councilmen Evans and
Bricken dissenting:
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLU-
TION NO. 58-281 TO ESTABLISH A NEW ASSIGNMENT PAY
DIFFERENTIAL, ADD A NEW TYPIST CLERK CLASS, AND
PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OTHER REVISIONS TO THE TYPIST
CLERK SERIES OF CLASSES.
CA 50.1
RESOLUTION ??-17 The following resolu-
REJECTING A CERTAIN CLAIM tion was unanimously
ADOPTED adopted 6:0, on the
motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REJECTING A
CERTAIN CLAIM HERETOFORE FILED AGAINST THE CITY.
CA 65.7b
TAX COLLECTOR'S SALE #2130 On the motion of
CONSENTED TO SALE Councilman Evans,
seconded by Council-
man Bricken, and
carried 6:0 unanimously, Council consented to the sale of
AP 408-103-40 by the Orange County Tax Collector. CA 45.3
DEATH PENALTY LEGISLATION Mayor Garthe was
LEAGUE OF CITIES RESOLUTION authorized to support
AUTHORIZED SUPPORT Orange County Division,
League of Cities Reso-
lution No. 2-?? in support of death penalty legislation
which is consistent with U. S. Supreme Court decision guide-
lines, on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Council-
man Bricken, and carried 5:1, with Councilman Ward dissenting.
The resolution was submitted to the Council by Milan Dostal,
Chairman, Division Resolutions Committee, with his letter of
January 25, 1977 asking that delegates be prepared to vote
at the Executive Committee meeting February 10, 1977. CA S?
CA 148.1
ANNEXATION - SANTA ANA RIVER- On the motion of
HARBOR-FOUNTAIN VALLEY LIMITS Councilman Evans,
REFERRED; REFERRAL 32-76 DELETED seconded by Council-
man Ward, and carried
6:0 unanimously, the proposed annexation of territory between
Santa Ana River, Harbor Boulevard, and the Fountain Valley
City Limits North of Edinger Avenue was referred to Staff to
incorporate whatever is necessary to prepare the matter'for
election; the Staff was directed to prepare two proposals,
one with a condition that the property owners assume the
costs of certain public imrpovements, such as necessary
drainage and street lighting, and one proposal without
any condition precedent to annexation. Council Referral
Item No. 32-76 was also deleted from the Summary by the
foregoing motion.
One of the property owners of the area was present. Mrs. E.
J. Euranich stated that she would prefer to annex to Santa
Aha and feels that others would also like to annex to this
City. CA 94
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FACILITIES FOR HANDICAPPED After reviewing the
APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION report dated February 1,
REFERRAL 46-76 DELETED from the Director of
Building Safety, Wen-
dell S. Bril, the Council received and filed the report, and
authorized Staff to proceed with the planned access and facili-
ties installations for the handicapped in City buildings, at
an estimated cost of $12,500, with funds from Council Contingency,
on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Bricken, and carried 5:1, with Councilman Ward dissenting.
Council Referral Item No. 46-76 was deleted from the Summary
by the previous motion. CA 77
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF On motion of Council-
VARIANCE FEE DENIED man Bricken, seconded
REFERRAL 4-77 - DELETED by Councilman Evans,
and carried 6:0
unanimously, the request made by Robert Campbell for waiver
of the required fee for a variance application at 2401 West
Marty Lane was denied, and Council Referral No. 4-77 was
deleted from the Summary. CA 13
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF Consideration of the
CUP FEE - CONTINUED request for waiver of
REFERRAL 3-77 fees for Conditional
Use Permits for non-
profit preschools was rescheduled for the first Council
meeting in March, on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of
Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Bricken. The
continuance was granted at the request of Sadie Reid of
1401 West Richland. CA 13.1
CETA TITLE I - ALLOCATION The allocation of a
OF CONSORTIUM BONUS $186,905 Consortium
APPROVED Bonus for CETA Title
I manpower programs
proposed by Keith Blunt, Manpower Coordinator, in his
January 18, 1977 report, was approved on the motion of Coun-
cilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken and carried 5:1,
with Councilman Evans dissenting. CA 131.11
RECOVERY OF BILINGUAL
ELECTION COSTS
FILED
Attorney, concerning various
additional cost of elections
The report dated
January 21, 1977,
prepared by James L.
Conkey, Deputy City
courses of action to recover
due to requirement for bilingual
election materials was received and filed, on the motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried
6:0 unanimously. CA 68
CA 81.1
ROSS STREET TRAFFIC REDUCTION A status report dated
REFERRAL 1-77 February 1, 1977 show-
REPORT & PETITION FILED ing results of prelim-
inary investigation of
Ross Street traffic made by Traffic Engineer Joe Foust was
received and filed; Staff was directed to continue to investigate
alternative ways to minimize traffic on Ross Street without
undesirable residual effects on adjacent residential streets;
and new petition opposing Ross. Street closure was received and
filed, on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken. CA 29.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 49 FEBRUARY 7, 1977
AGENDA ORDER Action on Agenda item
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT STAFF 62 concerning additional
staff for the Redevelop-
ment Agency was post-
poned until Redevelopment Executive Director Richard Goblirsch
could be present at the meeting to answer Council questions
concerning his request.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 120 Appropriation Adjustment
MUSEUM FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT No. 120 to transfer
APPROVED $1,200 from the Bowers
Museum operating account
to the capital account to purchase furniture for the Adminis-
trative Aide and for display equipment described in the report
dated January 26, 1977 prepared by Museum Director Reilly
Rhodes, was approved on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Bricken, and carried 5:1, with Councilman Ortiz
dissenting. CA 65.3
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 122 Appropriation Adjustment
PROJECT 1392 - WIDEN BEAR STREET No. 122 transferring
APPROVED $20,000 from completed
Project 1380 to Project
1392 to widen the east side of Bear Street was approved on the
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken,
and carried 5:1, with Councilman Evans dissenting. CA 65.3
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 123 On the motion of Coun-
FASHION SQUARE ACCESS ENGINEERING cilman Ward, seconded
APPROVED by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried 5:1, with
Councilman Bricken dissenting, Appropriation Adjustment No.
123 transferring $20,000 from Project 1386 (Contingency) to
Project 1387 to provide for preliminary planning and environ-
mental assessment for street projects related to Fashion Square
access, was approved. CA 65.3
TAXICAB RATE INCREASE A report dated
YELLOW CAB COMPANY, INC. February 2, 1977,
FILED prepared by Captain
Charles R. Thayer of
the Police Department, stating that a taxicab rate increase
requested by Yellow Cab Company, Inc. of Santa Ana will be
granted, was received and filed, on the motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried 6:0
unanimously. CA 26.1
PERSONNEL BOARD APPOINTMENT On the motion of
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Evans,
ANN FAMALARO APPOINTED seconded by Council-
man Ortiz, and
carried 4:2, with Councilmen Yamamoto and Bricken dissent-
ing, Ann Famalaro was appointed to the Personnel Board to
complete the term of office of Richard G. Vogl, term expir-
ing June 30, 1979. CA
50.8
ORAL COMMUNICATION Manuel Rede, Executive
THORNTON PARK LAKE FILL Director of Community
FILED Services, presented a
report dated February 7,
1977, prepared by Robert E. Gresham, Director of Recreation
and Parks, proposing that the City use fill material available
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free of charge to the City, to fill the area planned to be
a lake in Thornton Park. The motion by Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Mayor Garthe to approve the plan, failed on a
2:4 vote, with Councilmen Yamamoto, Bricken, Ward and Evans
dissenting. The subsequent motion to receive and file the
report made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman
Ward carried 6:0. Councilman Bricken suggested that the
City solicit citizen input prior to a change in the master
plan for the park. CA
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ORAL COMMUNI~ATtON
RELEASED TIME CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
PARKED TRAILERS
PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE DETERMINED
Street, Suite 820, stated to Council
Mr. William E. Leigh,
2502 Oakmont, repre-
senting Released Time
Christian Education,
1200 North Main
that a determination
had been made that the trailers that his organization parks
adjacent to public schools in various parts of the City may
be in violation of Section 36-145 of the Municipal Code,
which reads as follows:
Section 36-145.
Same-Commercial vehicles and trailer
parking prohibited.
No person shall park and leave standing any truck,
tractor, trailer, bus or any other commercial
vehicle, or any vehicle with a manufacturer's
rated capacity greater than three-quarters (S/4)
ton, or any item of farm machinery or special
purpose machine, or any house trailer, for a
period of time longer than two (2) hours of any
day upon any public street or highway in the City,
except while loading or unloading property, or
when such vehicle is parked in connection with,
and in aid of the performance of a service to
or on a property in the block in which such
vehicle is parked. (Code 1952, Section 3268.1;
Ord. No. NS-560, Section 1, 1-15-62)
Mr. Leigh stated that his organization has been operating
in the City for 32 years; that they serve 3,000 students;
and that the trailers are parked in one location from four
to eight hours.
City Attorney Keith Gow suggested that the ordinance be
amended.
The following motion made by Councilman Bricken, seconded by
Mayor Garthe, carried unanimously 6:0:
It is the intent of this Council that Released
Time Christian Education trailers perform a
service to the property under Section 36.145 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
The following persons thanked Council for its action:
Dr. Norman W. Conner, First Christian Church
Sister Henrietta, Sisters of St. Joseph
Don McFarland
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
ARGUMENT FOR CHARTER REVISION
AUTHORIZED
man Bricken, the
Mayor and four Councilmen were authorized to sign the
argument prepared by the City Attorney for the proposed
Charter revision to be on the April S General Municipal
Election ballot; the motion carried 6:0 unanimously.
On the motion of
Councilman Ward,
seconded by Council-
CA 68
ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR After hearing from
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY the Executive Direc-
STENO CLERK I AUTHORIZED tor for Community
Redevelopment,
Richard Goblirsch, Council authorized one additional Steno
Clerk I position for the Community Redevelopment Agency,
on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Bricken, and carried 4:2, with Councilmen Yamamoto and
Ortiz dissenting. CA S0.1
CA 82.4
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 3:55 P.M. the
RECESS meeting was recessed
for an Executive
Session to discuss
potential litigation; at 4:25 P.M. the meeting was recon-
vened, and immediately recessed for dinner; the meeting
was reconvened at 7:35 P.M. with Councilmen Brandt and
Evans absent. Councilman Ward arrived at 7:50 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
St. Anne's Roman Catholic
Church.
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance, the
Invocation was given
by Father Jordan of
CA 80.17
AGENDA ORDER The request of Mr. Charles
BINGO ORDINANCE Schlegel, 17617 Irvine
CONTINUED Boulevard, Tustin, repre-
senting the Colonial Fun
Club and Colonial Manor, for a continuance of Item No. 87 on
the public Agenda, Proposed Amendments to Bingo Ordinance, was
granted, and the matter was continued to March 14, 1977, at
at 7:50 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, on the motion of Council-
man Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried 4:0
unanimously. CA 91.10
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Garthe presented
NATHANIEL LAMM the City's Certificate
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONER of Appreciation to
Nathaniel Lamm for his
service as a Human Relations Commissioner. CA 131.2
PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION Mayor Garthe presented
"BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY WEEK" his proclamation setting
aside the week of
February 6 through 12,
1977 as "Black American History Week" to Mrs. Harriet Tyler
of Interested Citizens of Santa Aha. Mrs. Tyler invited every-
one present to attend the reception at Bowers Museum on
February 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., and to view the Exhibit,
"Black Expressions in Music" prepared in observance of Black
American History. CA 46
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OATH OF OFFICE Florence I. Malone,
ANN FAMALARO Clerk of the Council,
PERSONNEL BOARD administered the Oath
of Office to Mrs. Ann
Famalaro to serve as a member of the Personnel Board to com-
plete the term of office formerly held by Richard G. Vogl.
The term of office will expire on June 30, 1979. CA 50.8
Councilman Ward arrived at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - CD APPLICATION Mayor Garthe announced
3RD YEAR GRANT PROGRAM 1977-78 that this was the time
RESOLUTION 77-18 ADOPTED and place for the public
hearing of the Draft
Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program Applica-
tion, Third Year, Fiscal Year 1977-1978.
Assistant City Manager Ronald Wolford referred to the report
dated February 2, 1977, prepared by Community Development
Coordinator Alice McCullough. He stated that a series of meet-
ings were held in numerous places, the meeting dates and places
having been posted and advertised as required by Federal guide-
lines; that members of the Planning Commission, Community Rede-
velopment Commission, and Human Relations Commission were in
attendance; that bi-lingual information was given orally and in
writing; that projects suggested by the Communtiy Development
Team were also considered; that the emphasis is on rehabilita-
tion of housing, particularly in the downtown area; that the
hope is that with $800,000 in private lending capacity that
300 homes can be rehabilitated; that the housing replacement
program will be carried forward with $90,000 from the second
year program; that the Redevelopment Agency may need to
relocate four houses from the Redevelopment Project Area;
that the downtown housing project will be combined with about
$10,000,000 of private funds to continue and complete acquisi-
tion of the 14-acre housing development immediately south of
the Civic Center; that the same type of program will be carried
out in the Progresso, Rosita, Santa Anita, Northeast and Cen-
tral and South Central areas; that $167,000 would go for park
and bikeway improvements; that additional land acquisition for
the West Branch Library/Community Center site will require
about $100,000; that it is anticipated that a number of small
community projects can be accomplished with $25,000; and that
the total application will be $2,550,000.
Patricia McGuigan, 5642 Keelson Avenue, spoke in favor of Report
Item #7, West Branch Library/Community Center Land Acquisition
and encouraged Council to make the proposed improvements to
the site.
Mrs. Weston Walker, 919 North Olive, announced that the sprinkl-
ing system had been installed in the Howe-Waffle House, but that
an additional $3,000 would be needed to run a 4-inch pipe under
the sidewalk and to connect it with the City water system; that
she hoped this project could be considered as a small project
under Report Item #8, Community Sponsored Projects.
There being no further comments, Mayor Garthe closed the public
hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Bricken, and carried 5:0, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE DRAFT APPLICATION
FOR FUNDING OF THE THIRD YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO FILE SAID APPLICATION, AND DIRECT-
ING AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
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REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ACT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AFORESAID DRAFT APPLICATION AND
TO PROVIDE SUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS MAY BE
REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATESDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
CA 140.20
The motion to adopt the resolution included a stipulation that
Staff, under instruction from the Council, was to assist Mrs.
Walker in her efforts to obtain funds under the program for
the water system connection for the Howe-Waffle House under
Category Item 8, Community Sponsored Improvement Projects.
CA 85.1d
PUBLIC HEARING BRISTOL STREET Mayor Garthe announced
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN that this was the time
APPROVED and place for the public
hearing of the Bristol
Street Traffic Management Plan between Seventeenth Street and
the Garden Grove Freeway.
Public Works Director John Stevens referred to the report dated
December 21, 1976, prepared by Joe Foust, Traffic Engineer. He
stated that as the result of negative reaction to the Bristol
Street widening project, this hearing is being held to discuss
proposed measures to improve the flow of traffic while still
providing the curb to curb width and generally existing roadway
characteristics; there are three recommendations for a minimum
expense that would considerably improve conditions: 1) Altera-
tion of signals to provide a dual left turn lane at the Bristol
Street-Memory Lane intersection; 2) Elimination of parking on
Bristol Street between Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek,
so that a ten-foot median could be striped as a continuous
median to permit a two-way median left turn; and 3) The closure
of the entrance to Elm Street at Bristol Street to eliminate
its use as a detour through residential streets.
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone reported that a written
communication was received from Thomas E. Moore in favor of
the recommendations for traffic management.
Kenneth Williams, 2309 North Hesperian, spoke in favor of the
closure of Elm Street.
Dottie Pettinger, 2408 North Bristol, suggested that temporary
street closures are unsightly and more expensive to maintain;
that a permanent closure should proceed as soon as possible;
and that she would favor the widening of the Santiago Creek
Bridge.
John Coil, 2395 North Flower, spoke in favor of the recommendation.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Garthe closed the hearing.
The following motion made by Councilman Bricken, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, carried 5:0 unanimously:
1) Adopt the recommendations of Staff, as follows:
a)
Reconstruct the Bristol Street-Memory Lane
intersection to provide dual left-turn lanes
on Bristol Street,
b) Eliminate parking on Bristol Street between
Seventeenth Street and Santiago Creek for
the purpose of re-striping to provide a
two-way left-turn median, and,
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c) Close Elm Street at Bristol Street on a
trial basis.
2)
Staff be directed to close Elm Street as rapidly as
possible with temporary barricades; that within 90
days a plan be submitted to the Council and residents
with recommendations for permanent closure, and that
the same be placed in the 1977-78 Budget, and
3)
Staff and Council continue efforts to find a final
solution to the widening of the bridge across the
Santiago Creek at Bristol Street. CA
CA
29.8
29.1
AGENDA ORDER The request of Irma
BID AWARD - PROJECT 4025 Ortiz, 614 North Bewley,
to hear Agenda Item #88,
Award of Bid on Project
4025 - C-5-F Storm Drain, Phases I, II, III and Add-on
Alternate Phase IV prior to its place on the Agenda was granted.
BID AWARD - PROJECT 4025 On the unanimously
C-5-F STORM DRAIN, PHASES I, carried 5:0 motion of
II, III & ALTERNATE IV - AWARDED Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, the contract on Project 4025, C-5-F Storm Drain,
Phases I, II, III, and Add-on Alternate Phase IV, was awarded
to Steve Bubalo Construction Co., Reseda, on basis of lowest
responsible and best bidder, for a total bid of $936,085.
A subsequent motion, unanimously 5:0 carried, made by Council-
man Bricken, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, referred the
letter from the Storm Drain Committee to the City Manager for
follow-up to the requests contained in the letter. An amend-
ment to that motion made by Councilman Bricken, seconded by
Councilman Ortiz, directed Staff to schedule the meetings
regarding use of over-allocated money in accordance with
Federal guidelines, with at least one meeting to be held in
Santa Anita. The second meeting will be held there also, if
possible under Federal regulations.
Prior to Council action, Assistant City Manager Ronald Wolford
stated that the first Phase of the C-5-F storm drain was con-
structed in 1961; that the City expended $95,000 to bring it
over as far as Newhope; in 1966 Phase II cost $215,000; the
third Phase, Santa Anita Park Lateral, easterly at Harbor in
1970 cost $32,000; and that we are presently at the last Phase
of the C-5-F Project; that this will be a 66-inch pipe, and
the project is funded through the Community Development Second
Year Program with a large grant from the Orange County Flood
Control District; that there were nine bidders, and bids were
opened on January 20, 1977; and that the low bid was $936,085.
Several persons spoke in favor of the installation of the storm
drain:
Fernando Barona, Storm Drain Committee Representative,
705 N. Gunther
Lydia Morales, 601 North Figueroa
Catherine Griffith, 705 North Bewley
Irma Ortiz, 614 North Bewley
The proponents requested a copy of the contract by February 8,
a monthly status report of the project to be furnished the
last day of each month, an informational meeting with representa-
tives of the Contractor and Department of Public Works, and that
both Housing and Community Development meetings, concerning the
over-allocated money for the construction of the storm drain, be
held in Santa Anita. CA 89
CA 70 CA 140.20
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PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced
BAKER SQUARE APARTMENT COMPLEX that this was the time
VA 76-57 - CONTINUED and place for the public
hearing of Variance
Application 76-57 to construct a 90-unit FHA apartment complex
in the RI, R2, C4 and C5 Districts at 611-615 North Bristol,
and 618-630 North Baker. The matter had been set for hearing
by the City Council on January 3, 1977.
Senior Planner William Daugherty stated that the project size
is 3.2 acres, 300 feet fronting on Bristol and 226 feet fronting
on Baker; that the density would be 28.1 dwelling units per
acre; that the distribution would be 30 one-bedroom units, 30
one-bedroom with loft units, and 30 two-bedroom units; that
there is 50% open space; that Bristol Street is a planned arterial
highway, and Baker Street is a local street; that the present
use is primarily vacant with two older single family homes and
an abandoned egg ranch; that the General Plan designates this
area for high density residential with a special study corridor
on Bristol Street; that this application was filed in the
latter part of 1976, the first public hearing was held on Octo-
ber 11, 1976 and approved; that on November 1, 1976 the Council
returned the Application to the Planning Commission for more
extensive deliberation on the traffic and crime concerns; that
meetings were held and some conditions were changed; and that
on December 13, 1976, the Planning Commission re-heard the
Application and it was approved on a 6:1 vote, with all the
additional conditions or amendments as recommended by Staff.
Those people speaking in favor of the Variance were:
Merton Butler, 1922 Omega, Owner of the abandoned Childers
Hatchery
Lester Day, American Development Corporation, 3450 Wilshire
Blvd., Los Angeles
Howard Jones of Ron McMahan, Architect, 6519 East Camino
Vista, Anaheim
Don Fletcher, 718 North Baker
Von Thompson, 707 North Baker
Ann Madison, 600 South Harbor, Anaheim
Woody Johnson, 444 South Main, Orange
Duane Harmer, 633 North Baker, asked that a block wall be built
from the driveway to the north wall so that residents could not
move easily from the apartments to parked cars on the street.
The proponents stated that it is a housing development that is
needed in the inner city to provide Civic Center Personnel with
housing that is close to work; that it will upgrade the immediate
vicinity; and that the project is a good utilization of the land.
Those persons in opposition to the Variance were:
Rowena Macias, 1243 West Sixth Street
Rosa Rivera, 1246 West Sixth Street
Robert Gonzales, 1313 West 17th Street
The opponents stated that they were concerned about their
privacy; about the lack of parking for residents and visitors;
and about their children who play in the front yards.
There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion, to approve, conditionally, the
Variance Application 76-57, as recommended by the Planning Comis-
sion Finding of Fact, was seconded by Councilman Ward. The
motion failed to carry on a 3:2 vote, with Councilmen Ortiz
and Bricken dissenting.
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The Council reopened the public hearing on the motion of
Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Bricken, carrying
4:1, with Councilman Ortiz dissenting. The matter was con-
tinued to February 22, 1977, at 7:50 P.M., on Councilman
Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried
4:1, with Councilman Ortiz dissenting. CA 15.3a
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL 375 At the request of the
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & EX 76-51 Appellants, Mr. and
CONTINUED Mrs. Robert K. Harr,
in a letter dated
February 2, 1977, this hearing was continued to February 22,
1977, at 7:S0 P.M. on the motion, of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried 5:0 unanimously.
[6-foot wall at 2570 North Flower) CA 13.2
PUBLIC HEARING UNDERGROUND Mayor Garthe announced
UTILITY DISTRICT 14 that this was the time
RESOLUTION 77-17 - ADOPTED and place for the public
hearing of the Under-
ground Utility District No. 14 between First Street and Third
Street from Ross Street to Van Ness Avenue.
John Stevens, Public Works Director, stated that the area
between First Street, Third Street, from Ross Street to Van
Ness Street is proposed as a housing renewal area where con-
struction of a housing project for the elderly is under way;
that for the aesthetic value and for safety of residents, it
is proposed that all utility lines be removed and placed under-
ground; that the cost will be limited because most of the
existing dwellings will be removed; that there will be no cost
to the neighbors in the area; that meetings have been held
with representatives of the utility companies, and that the
Edison Company is generally in favor of the District; and that
the Pacific Telephone intends to ask for reimbursement of its
estimated $8,000 outlay because it is their opinion that the
proposed District is not a bona fide underground utility
project.
As there were no speakers on the subject, Mayor Garthe closed
the public hearing.
On the unanimously carried 5:0 motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Ward, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14.
CA 134
PUBLIC HEARING HUMAN RELATIONS As requested by Council-
COMMISSION REORGANIZATION man David Brandt, and
CONTINUED Vice Mayor Vernon Evans,
the Human Relations
Commission Reorganization proposal was continued to February 22,
1977 at ?:SO P.M. on the motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and carried S:0 unanimously. CA 131.1
GREYHOUND BUS TERMINAL City Attorney Keith
RELOCATION - REPORT ON Gow reported that
NEGOTIATIONS negotiations are still
in progress; that the
matter can be put back on the Agenda when there is something
definitive to report.
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Mickey Madden, representing a citizens group, stated that she
was disappointed that there was no status report on the matter.
Charles Clayman, 116 North Sycamore, stated that he lives near
the present bus terminal; that there is a very undesirable
element around the bus terminal; and he requested that the City
install "No Loitering" signs, and have the police enforce it.
City Attorney Keith Gow stated further that the 17th Street
location will not be used for the terminal location; that the
present plans are to continue operating at the old location
downtown; and that the terms of the settlement with Greyhound
are not yet finalized.
Richard Goblirsch, Executive Director of Redevelopment, stated
that negotiations were still in progress with Greyhound and
with Texaco, who owns the 17th Street site; that Greyhound had
obtained some bids for correcting the deficiencies in the
existing building - it will amount to approximately $50,000.
CA 84
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Silvio Sanchez, 704
RELOCATION PAYMENTS West Third, stated
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS - REFERRED that some of the per-
sons to be relocated
from the housing redevelopment site, between Firsfi and Third
Streets, from Ross Street to Van Ness Avenue, were still
having difficulty getting listings of housing available at
the on-site office. He requested Council to direct the City
Manager to make lists available each Friday, so that every
family in the area can be relocated by February 28,
Agustin Loustaunau, 219 North Garnsey Street, stated that
Urban Projects, Relocation Consultants, is not doing its job;
that its on-site office is only open two days a week, and
that the personnel do not have listings of available housing
to facilitate relocation.
Redevelopment Executive Director Richard Goblirsch stated that
during the week of January 28 through February 4, the Agency
Staff and the Community Services Staff provided transportation
for nine families to look at homes, and they were shown an
average of four to five units per family; that Tom Silva,
Coordinator, provided emergency fund assistance to four fami-
lies, assisted in providing a Health Department employee to
help with a health problem, assisted families to submit food
stamp applications; and assisted in the preparation of income
tax forms; that the City has to pay $20 per listing to a private
firm with the understanding that copies may not be made for
individual distribution; that the City is developing its own
listing; that relocation payments are available for moving
expenses at the time of the move; and that it is difficult to
work out individual problems at 10:00 P.M. at a City Council
meeting.
In response to Councilman Bricken's question, Mr. Sanchez stated
that he had not submitted his list of problems to the Staff for
solution. Councilman Bricken stated that these difficulties
should more properly be presented to Staff first for an equit-
able solution.
City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that Staff is required to
assist people to be relocated, and that Staff intends to do
so without pressure; that each person will get everything to
which he is legally entitled.
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On the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and carried unanimously 5:0, the statement submitted
by Mr. Sanchez was received, and referred to Staff for response.
CA 82.6
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Ward,
At 11:10 P.M. the
meeting was adjourned
on the unanimously
approved 5:0 motion of
seconded by Councilman Bricken.
FLORENCE I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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