HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
January 3, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor James E. Ward, in
the absence of Mayor Vernon S. Evans, at 2:00 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Council members present
were David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, John Garthe, David L.
Brandt, and Vice Mayor Ward. Councilman Bricken arrived at 2:12
P.M.; Mayor Vernon S. Evans was absent. Members of Staff present
were City Manager Bruce C, Spragg, Director of Public Works John
E. Stevens, Planning Director Charles C. Zimmerman, Police Chief
Raymond C. Davis, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given
by Vice Mayor Ward.
CONSENT CALENDAR On the unanimously
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS approved 5:0 motion of
APPROVED Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman
Garthe, Council approved the Staff recommendations on the
following Consent Calendar items:
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifica-
tions and authorized advertise-
ment for bids on the following:
SPEC 77-061 - One 75 foot telesquirt.
SPEC 77-096 - 36 safety shields for patrol cars.
SPEC 77-100 - Weight machine for Jerome Center.
SPEC 77-102 - One mid-range four-door compact
sedan for the Fire Chief.
PROJECT 2058 Memory Lane bike trail.
PROJECT 6133 - Ornamental fencing around Orange
County Jail planter areas.
PROJECT 8108
landscaping.
Bear Street bike trail, median and
CA 89
BID AWARDS
Awarded the following on basis
of lowest responsible and best
bidder:
SPEC 77-040 - Three sedans for Fire Department;
awarded to Jack White Pontiac, Inc., Anaheim, in
the total amount of $17,335.86.
SPEC 77-059 - Two vans for Public Works; awarded to
Santa Ana Dodge, Santa Aha, in the total amount of
$10,038.20.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
SPEC 77-064 - Furnish and install roll-up garage doors
at City Yard; awarded 7 doors to Richards Wilcox Mfg.
Co., Paramount, in the total amount of $13,969.63.
SPEC 77-073 - Annual requirement for Police uniforms
and accessories; awarded to Uniform Center, Orange,
in the estimated annual amount of $35,000.
SPEC 77-075 - One breath analyzer for Police Depart-
ment; awarded to Hayward Police Supplies, Hayward, in
the total amount of $5,188.70.
PROJECT 7108 - Installation of handicapped facilities
inside City buildings; awarded to Means & Ulrich, Santa
Aha, for Group "A" and Group "B" in the total amount
of $12,500.00. CA 89
VARIANCES &
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
the following:
Approved and filed the Negative
Declarations and Planning Com-
mission Findings of Fact on
VA 77-67 - Filed by Warner Beach Company, Ltd. to omit
doors and allow unenclosed vacuum stations in a self-
service car wash in the C2 District at 4402 West
Seventeenth Street. APPROVED.
VA 77-69 Filed by Lester Hill to allow a contractor's
storage yard, storage buildings and office buildings
on the same parcel of land at 2619 West Edinger in the
C1 District. (Modification of VA 2110 approved May 3,
1965) APPROVED. CA 13
CUP 77-29 - Filed by Marinacci-Lindborg to allow a
condominium development (13 units) at 4313 West First
Street in the R2-PRD District. APPROVED. CA 13.1
DEEDS WITH CASH Approved the following deeds
& ESCROW - GRANTEE CITY and authorized Vice Mayor to
sign all necessary documents
in connection with the purchases:
HONG, Harry J. and Betty H.Y. - Northeast corner of
Seventeenth Street and Aloha for street and vehicular
access.
REAM, Glenn H. and Erma Fay - North side of Seven-
teenth east of English for street and vehicular
access. CA 155
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP Approved and filed the Negative
Declaration, approved the follow-
ing Map subject to conditions
contained in Planning Director's report, and waived alley
requirement:
PARCEL MAP 1039 Filed on December 6, 1977 by Joe
Colombo creating two LP parcels; proposed parcel 1
to be used for offices and parcel 2 to be used for
a bank; generally located on the southwest corner of
Wellington Avenue and Tustin Avenue. CA 25
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
2 JANUARY 3, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
AGREEMENTS
Approved the following agree-
ments and authorized their
execution by Mayor and Clerk:
BURGLARY PREVENTION THROUGH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
GRANT - Between City and County to extend grant
funding for the program through August 31, 1978,
requiring City's matching funds of $1,546 available
in the Budget. A-?8-1
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL PROJECT LOCATED
BETWEEN SANTA ANA BLVD., FIFTH AND SYCAMORE STREETS
AND BROADWAY - Between City and Orange County Transit
District designating the City as the lead agency
with respect to the processing of the Environmental
Impact Report for the Project. Councilman Ward ab-
stained because his firm is the architect for the
project. A-78-2
CONSULTANT SERVICES - Between City and Ronald Yeo,
F.A.I.A., Architects, Inc., and Richardson, Chase
& Johnson, to develop a master plan for the Prentice
Park Zoo. A-78-3
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Accepted with regret the
res.ignation contained in the
letter dated December 21, 1977
from Alda T. Gaines resigning her appointment on the
Human Relations Commission/Housing Advisory Commission
effective December 21, 1977; and directed Staff to prepare
an appropriate recognition of service. CA 131.2
LIABILITY CLAIMS Referred to Administration
Claims received from Decem-
ber 13 to December 26, 1977.
CA 65.7B
Denied leave to present late claim on the following:
Application for leave to present late claim of
Luis Soto for personal injuries occurring on
May 25, 1977.
CA 65.7
COUNCIL REFERRAL
SUMMARY
Received and filed status
report of matters referred
to Staff by Council. . CA 80.2
CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS
READING WAIVED Councilman Brandt's motion
to waive full reading of
all ordinances and resolu-
tions, the tities of
which appear on the public Agenda, or which otherwise come before
this Council and the titles of which are read, and to consider by
title only, was seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried 5:0
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
3 JANUARY 3, 1978
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1384 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
HUMAN WASTE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTED ADDING SECTION 10-34
TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICI-
PAL CODE RELATING TO HUMAN WASTE was placed on second reading
and adopted by unanimous S:0 vote, on the motion of Council-
man Garthe, seconded by Councilman Brandt. CA 47; CA 11.1
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1394 Council continued
VEHICLES FOR HIRE consideration of first
CONTINUED TO JAN. 16 reading of the follow-
ing ordinance to
January 16, 1978, on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of
Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Brandt:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1394 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADDING CHAPTER 32 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND REPEALING CHAPTER 38 RELATING TO VEHICLES FOR
HIRE (TAXICABS AND AMBULANCES). CA 26; CA 96
Councilman Bricken joined the meeting at 2:12 P.M. during the
discussion of this matter.
Prior to the motion, Verlyn Jensen, 1200 North Main Street,
representing Yellow Cab Company, stated that he was delighted
with the changes that had been made since the last meeting to
correct the procedure for filing applications; that he did
have one further suggestion to amend Section 32-2.21 to streng-
then the standards by which the Chief of Police is to evaluate
an application for a taxicab company; and he requested a
continuance to allow him to make recommendations to the City
Attorney for amendment to the ordinance.
The motion for continuance to January 16, 1978, made by Council-
man Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe, failed to carry
on a 3:3 vote, with Councilmen Brandt, Ortiz and Bricken dis-
senting.
A subsequent motion made by Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Coun-
cilman Brandt, to place the Ordinance No. NS-1394 on first
reading, also failed on a 3:3 vote, with Councilmen Garthe and
Yamamoto and Vice Mayor Ward dissenting.
Following assurances that this matter would be resolved and back
on the Council Agenda at the next meeting, the motion to con-
tinue was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1401 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
VEHICLE FOR HIRE TAXES CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTED AMENDING SECTION
21-72(41) OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 21-72(42) TO THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VEHICLE FOR HIRE AND AMBULANCE
TAXES was placed on second reading and adopted on the unani-
mously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by
Councilman Ortiz. CA 26; CA 96
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1396
REGULATING BINGO GAMES
CONTINUED TO JAN. 16
the unanimously approved 6:0 motion
seconded by Councilman Brandt:
Consideration of first
reading of the following
ordinance was continued
to January 16, 1978, on
of Councilman Yamamoto,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 1978
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1396 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING BINGO GAMES TO MAKE SAID
SECTIONS COMPLY WITH STATE LAW, AND TO LIMIT THE NUM-
BER OF DAYS PER WEEK WHEN BINGO MAY BE PLAYED. CA 91.10
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1380 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
FIRST READING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY REPEALING SECTION
16-7 AND ADDING SECTION 1-18 TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY FOR
CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO ISSUE CITATIONS FOR
VIOLATIONS OF PORTIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE was
moved for first reading by Councilman Ortiz and seconded by
Councilman Brandt.
An amendment to the motion, moved by Councilman Bricken, and
seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, to delete "Associate Planners"
and "Assistant Planners" from Section 1-18(2) of the ordinance,
so that only the Director of Planning, the Assistant Director
of Planning and the Senior Planner and the Land Use Investigators
would be empowered with citation authority, carried 4:2, with
Councilmen Garthe and Yamamoto dissenting.
The motion to place the amended ordinance on first reading
carried 5:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. CA 79; CA 80
J. Ogden Markel, 1814 South Parton, member of the Board of
Directors of the South Main Improvement Association, stated
that he felt the proposed ordinance should be continued to
a public hearing prior to adoption. He stated that he was
concerned that this ordinance may create more pressure on
the businessman.
Vice Mayor Ward stated that his concern with the ordinance was
with the number of job classifications listed as empowered
with citation authority.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1402 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
DISPLAY OF VEHICLES FOR SALE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMEND-
FIRST READING; SET FOR HEARING ING THE SANTA ANA MUNICI-
PAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION
41-613.1 PROHIBITING DISPLAY OF VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND OTHER
PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR SALE was placed on first reading and set
for public hearing on January 16, 1978, on the unanimously
carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman
Bricken. CA 18.7
RESOLUTION NO. 78-1
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
ADOPTED
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF
on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
APPEAL OF REVOCATION
DANCE PERMIT EL MONTEREY BAR
CLERK DIRECTED TO SET HEARING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
DESIGNATION OF THE COUNTY
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AS THE ENFORCEMENT
SANTA ANA was adopted unanimously 6:0,
seconded by Councilman Ward.
CA 148.4
In response to a Notice
of Appeal dated Decem-
ber 21, 1977 and a request
for hearing filed by
William H. Knobel, attorney for appellant Ms. Lydia Isaac;
and based on a recommendation of the Police Chief in his
Request for Council Action dated December 27, 1977, the Clerk
of the Council was directed to set a hearing date and appoint
a hearing officer to hear the requested appeal of the revocation
of a dance permit for the E1 Monterey Bar, 2026 West Fifth Street.
The motion was made by Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Council-
man Bricken, and carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 127
DRAFT EIR - CITY OF COSTA MESA On the motion of Council-
SOUTH COAST TOWN CENTER man Brandt, seconded by
AUTHORIZED TASK FORCE APPOINTMENT Councilman Garthe, carried
unanimously 6:0, City
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
5 JANUARY 3, 1978
Manager Spragg was authorized to organize a Task Force to attend
meetings to negotiate solutions to the environmental impact on
Santa Ana of the proposed South Coast Town Center Project in the
City of Costa Mesa. Councilmen Brandt and Ortiz agreed to
attend meetings along with the Chairman of the Planning Commis-
sion and City Staff members.
City Manager Bruce Spragg announced that a meeting had already
been held with the developer of the project, and that a joint
informational meeting had been scheduled with representatives
of the City of Costa Mesa on January 12, 1978 at 8:00 A.M. at
the Costa Mesa City Hall. He also stated that consideration of
the Environmental Impact Report by the City of Costa Mesa
Planning Commission had been continued to January 23, 1978 to
allow sufficient time to formulate mutually acceptable mitiga-
tion measures. CA 78.12
SIDEWALK PROGRAM POLICY A sidewalk reconstruction
REFERRAL NO. 18-77 DELETED and preventive maintenance
PROGRAM ADOPTED program as outlined in a
report dated December 27,
1977, prepared by Director of Public Works John Stevens, was
adopted, and Council Referral No. 18-77 was deleted, on the
unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded
by Councilman Bricken.
City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that this is a major program
requested by Council involving three million square feet of
sidewalk, and will involve three million dollars; that the City
of Garden Grove has a ballot measure asking the voters to approve
a 25¢ per month charge on water bills to fund a similar program;
that Santa Ana's suggested program might be funded over a
ten-year period at the rate of $300,000 per year from the
General Fund, augmented by Community Development and Revenue
Sharing funds; and that it would be a highly visible program
and would tend to reduce City liability costs. CA 35; CA 80.6
LEAGUE OF CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY Payment of $1,049 to the
QUARTERLY DUES Orange County Division,
NO ACTION League of California
Cities, for January,
February and March, 1978 quarterly dues was not authorized
because Councilman Brandt's motion, seconded by Councilman
Garthe to make such payment failed to carry on a 3:3 vote,
with Councilmen Yamamoto and Ortiz and Vice Mayor Ward
dissenting. (See later action, Minutes Page 10)
MINNIE STREET APARTMENTS
NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS
ORAL STATUS REPORT
eleven months of calendar year 1977,
the Minnie Street Apartments has had
City Manager Bruce Spragg
reported that Police
Department statistics
show that over the last
the area that includes
440 arrests; there have
been 115 foot patrols and 144 community oriented police meetings.
He said the area is twice as active as the normal area of its
size and population, but in terms of severity of major crime,
prostitution and drugs, that it is not a high crime area from
the police standpoint. He stated that concerning the junk car
situation over the last eleven months, the Police Department has
cited some 116 vehicles, 82 of which were stored; that as of
last week, there were 22 cars posted and 12 removed voluntarily.
He stated that the Health Department has advised the City that
statistics show that the venereal disease rate did decrease in
December, and that the Department will begin a door-to-door
campaign this month. He reported that last week Building and
Fire Inspectors started a door-to-door voluntary inspection
campaign to determine the extent of safety code violations;
that they have covered 90 units and that there were few major
violations, some electrical and plumbing problems, and that
there was some overcrowding. He said that one overcrowding
situation was brought to the attention of the landlord who said
he would take steps to correct it.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
6 JANUARY 3, 1978
Mr. Spragg stated that the City will invite a member of the
Orange County Health Department to accompany the City inspec-
tors to minimize the number of persons going through the units.
Mr. Spragg went on to the trash situation, and stated that
there are 30 containers in the area, or about one for every
20 units, of the three cubic yard size, and that this does
not seem to be sufficient. He said that the City hopes to
standardize the locations of trash containers and try to have
them emptied on the same days each week, to facilitate sweeping
and cleaning; that the plan is to institute parking on alternate
sides on sweeping days so that clean-up can be facilitated;
and that the City has assigned a CETA clean-up crew to the area
to assist. Community Relations representatives, continued Mr.
Spragg, have scheduled meetings with the residents on January 7
and with property owners on January 10; that cooperation from
residents and owners has been good in the majority of the cases.
He stated that the Staff is reviewing four or five other areas
of the City that may be in a similar situation for future action
along these same lines. Mr. Spragg said that he will bring to
the attention of the Council for review and consideration a
property maintenance ordinance that had been prepared and
presented to Council some time ago, but never adopted.
Councilman Bricken told Staff to keep up the good work, and
said that he was amazed with the degree of public interest;
that he continues to receive telephone calls from people who
want strong corrective measures taken.
Police Chief Raymond Davis stated that his department is trying
to identify the real problem as opposed to what people perceive
to be the problem; that the statistical data he has received
shows that only 20 females were treated for syphillis in the
entire Country during the past year; that the department has
strong concern that the situation has been inflated by the
~ress; that the Department does not think prostitution is high
· n the area; that prostitution is not in a static location, but
moves around; and that the Department has maintained high
police presence in the area. CA 99.3; CA 47
RECESS
at 3:32 P.M. with the same
Council
At 3:25 P.M. Vice Mayor
Ward called a recess of
the meeting; and the
meeting was reconvened
members present.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT On the unanimously carried
4TH YEAR (1978-79) BUDGET 6:0 motion of Councilman
STATUS REPORT - FILED Ortiz, seconded by Council-
man Bricken, the Community
Development Block Grant Fourth Year (1978-79) Budget Status
Report with attached proposed Budget, prepared by Community
Development Coordinator Alice McCullough, dated December 27,
1977, was received and filed.
Mrs. McCullough stated that the Budget would be again before the
Council for final approval in a few months; that by a reduction
in some'of the other projects it was possible to include the
widening of Euclid Street from First Street to Seventeenth Street
at a cost of $424,000; and that the balance of the $2,655,000
Budget is substantially as had been planned.
Director of Public Works John Stevens said that the Euclid Street
widening will include curb and gutter, but not sidewalk, and that
the Budget does not include money for right-of-way; that the City
is assuming that the property owners will dedicate right-of-way.
CA 140.20
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
7 JANUARY 3, 1978
IRVINE COAST NATIONAL PARK As recommended by the
CITY POSITION - REPORT FILED Planning Department in
STAFF DIRECTED TO MONITOR a report dated December 27,
1977, in response to the
request of a private citizens group called "Irvine Tomorrow"
for a City position, the request was received and filed, and
Staff was directed to monitor State acquisition and development
proposals as they relate to regional potential for growth in
the subject coastal corridor, on the unanimously 6:0 carried
motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe.
CA 42; CA 113
REALLOCATION OF CD FUNDS On the motion of Council-
NEWHOPE BRANCH LIBRARY man Yamamoto, seconded by
APPROVED Councilman Garthe, carried
6:0 unanimously, $45,000
of Community Development Block Grant funds designed previously
for land acquisition, was reallocated to construction of park-
ing area and landscaping for the Newhope Branch Library. The
action was recommended in a report dated December 28, 1977
prepared by Community Development Coordinator Alice McCullough.
CA 140.20
ORAL REPORT City Manager Bruce Spragg
MUSEUM EXPANSION reported that he, the
Mayor and Reilly Rhodes,
Museum Director, met
with the Chairman of the Museum Board of Trustees and the
Foundation on the Museum Expansion; that the County has appointed
a citizens advisory committee to make recommendations to the
Board of Supervisors on the entire subject of having a County-
wide Museum; that it is estimated to take 30 days before the
Staff recommendations will come back for action to appoint the
committee; that it will take up to six months before the Board
receives a report from that committee; that in view of that
kind of delay it was the feeling of the people that met that
the City should try to proceed to sust.ain the momentum of
County-wide support with a smaller size project than previously
planned; that because the agreement with the County contained
a provision that an Operating Memorandum be entered into before
July 1, 1978, it seems certain that we will not be able to meet
that deadline; and that the City will now try to develop an
alternate project and bring it to the Council for approval within
30 to 60 days.
Councilman Bricken stated that Santa Ana must continue to provide
the leadership and sustain the support for development of the
Bowers Museum as a County-wide museum facility with assistance
from outside Santa Ana. CA 85
DETACHMENT - TUSTIN-SANTA CLARA On the motion of Council-
FROM E. ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTR. man Bricken, seconded by
FILED; STAFF DIRECTED Councilman Garthe, car-
ried 6:0 unanimously,
the status report dated December 27, 1977 prepared by Administra-
tive Assistant Estela Gutierrez, on the detachment of Tustin-
Santa Clara area from the East Orange County Water District,
was received and filed and Staff was directed to continue to
inform the public and to develop the City's position in favor
of the detachment.
Director of Public Works John Stevens reported the Water District
still contends that their approval of detachment of the Tustin-
Santa Clara area is subject to a $24,000 payment; that the Dis-
trict has requested an extension of the Local Agency Formation
Commission hearing from January 11 to January 25, which LAFCO
will probably grant; and that the City's concern is to accomplish
the detachment prior to the District's sale of a new $6 million
dollar bond issue.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
8 JANUARY 3, 1978
Councilman Bricken suggested that the people in the area be
.informed that they are being double taxed so that they can
exert some influence in their own behalf to accomplish the
detachment. CA 94
CIVIC CENTER GRAPHICS A report prepared by
STATUS REPORT Director of Public
FILED Works John Stevens,
dated December 29, 1977,
providing Council with an explanation for the long delay in the
implementation of the Civic Center Graphics and Signing Program,
was received and filed on the motion of Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 6:0 unanimously.
Mr. Stevens advised Council that when the County G.S.A. is able
to fill a vacant position, that the County will proceed with
its position as the lead agency, and in the very n.ear future
pick up on the program where it was left and carry it to comple-
tion. CA 77.17
ORAL REPORT BY POLICE CHIEF Police Chief Raymond
POLICE COMPAINT Davis reported that the
JOHN NIEBLAS specific complaints
reported by John Nieblas
(Council Minutes, December 2?, 1977) were being investigated,
and an answer would require numerous interviews and thorough
investigation. He stated that one portion of Mr. Nieblas' com-
plaint concerned the number of arrests being made of drunk
drivers, particularly Mexican Americans, and the setting up
of stationary roadblocks. He stated that apprehension of
drunk drivers is a high priority of the Police Department because
a review of the accident records shows that ?0% of all traffic
accidents involve drunk drivers. He further stated that the
citizen complaint form objected to by Mr. Nieblas has been used
by the Police Department for over four years following approval
by the Human Relations Commission and Council, and is used by
the State as a model. The Chief told Council that his report
would be completed in about two or three weeks. CA 47
TRASH NEGOTIATIONS City Staff was directed
STAFF DIRECTED to continue the negotia-
tions with the existing
contractor, Great Western
Reclamation, that have been under way and that within a period
of 90 days the Staff must return with a negotiated contract
for discussion by the Council, including the recommendations
of the consultant and the items to be provided by the contractor,
including an audit of the books of the company and all the issues
which have been spoken of many times and which Mr. Ortiz has
valiantly tried to discuss, on the motion of Councilman Bricken,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried 4:2, with Council-
men Brandt and Ortiz dissenting.
A prior motion to direct Staff to prepare specifications in
preparation for calling for competitive bids for a new contract
to begin November 1, 1978 made by Councilman Ortiz, seconded
by Councilman Brandt, failed on a 2:4 vote, with Councilmen
Garthe, Yamamoto and Bricken and Vice Mayor Ward dissenting.
Councilman Bricken stated that there has not been sufficient
justification for the recommendation to call for bids for a
new contract to begin November 1, 1978; that Councilman Ortiz
has done an admirable job in bringing to a head many of the
issues involved, and has worked long and hard to bring the
current contractor to the recognition of the need for changes
and, frustrating as it may be, that now is not the time to
give up.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
9 JANUARY 3, 1978
The following written communications were received and considered
by Council prior to adoption of the motion:
1)
Letter dated December 28, 1977 from T. K. Blackman of
Great Western Reclamation, Inc., requesting Council approval
of a three-year extension of the existing contract;
2)
Letter dated December 28, 1977 from Moore and Hanson, 214
South Broadway, recommending Council authorize a bid call
for a new trash collection contract;
3)
Letter dated December 28, 1977 from Thomas Elsea, 1502 E.
First Street, recommending open competition trash collec-
tion service;
4)
Letter dated December 28, 1977 from C. A. Ranney, Jr.,
President of Cal-Compack Foods, Inc., 4906 W. First Street,
recommending open competition for industrial trash collec-
tion.
City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that the cost estimate to the
City of a three-year extension of the present contract with
Great Western Reclamation would be $260,000 more than the cost
for the previous three years, based on the assumption that the
City would have the same kind of experience with the cost of
living increase and with the adjustments that were negotiated
after the labor settlement; that based on the negotiations that
have been attended by Councilman Ortiz and Assistant City Manager
Ronald Wolford the Negotiating Team recommendation to bid a
new contract would be in the best interests of the City.
Vice Mayor Ward said that he never supported the contract with
a cost of living increase provision plus open negotiations
later for extra equipment and strikes.
Councilman Ortiz responded that the contract proposed by the
City during negotiations would not give both the cost of living
increase and later open negotiations for labor costs.
Lillian Wolf of 3124 South Main Street, who manages apartment
buildings in several Orange County Cities, said that she uses
19~bins at her Santa Aha apartments which are picked up
three times a week at a cost of $674 per month; that she uses
with three pickups a week in Costa Mesa at a cost of $483; that
it seems unreasonable that Santa Ana charges $200 more per month
than Costa Mesa for about the same service; and that Great
Western Reclamation refuses to clean, repaint or replace dirty,
damaged bins.
Mr. A. Stark, 720 South Lyon, stated that he had been in the
rubbish industry for 23 years, and that competitive bidding
for a new contract would give the citizens of Santa Aha much
better service and a much better rate. CA 11.4
RECONSIDERATION - LEAGUE OF CITIES Vice Mayor Ward's motion
ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION for reconsideration was
QUARTERLY DUES PAYMENT - APPROVED seconded by Councilman
Bricken and carried 4:2,
with Councilmen Ortiz and Yamamoto dissenting. (Minutes Page
21 bins
6)
On the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman
Brandt, carried 4:2 with Councilmen Yamamoto and Ortiz dissenting,
payment of quarterly dues (January, February, March 1978) to
the Orange County Division, League of California Cities in the
amount of $1,049 was authorized. CA 148.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
10
JANUARY 3, 1978
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman David Ortiz was
INTERNATIONAL POLICE DAY appointed to act as Mayor
M~IYOR PRO TBM APPOINTED Pro Tem for the City of
Santa Ana on the occasion
of the International Police Day Celebration to be held in Santa
Ana on January 6, ? and 8, on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion
of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Vice Mayor Ward. CA 151
RECESS
with the same
Councilmen present.
At 4:29 P.M. Vice Mayor
Ward called a recess for
dinner; the meeting was
reconvened at 7:32 P.M.
INVOCATION Following the Pledge of
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given
by Reverend Norman Ford
of the Bristol Street Baptist Church.
PUBLIC HEARING Vice Mayor Ward announced
REGULATION OF MISSIONS that this was the time
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1397 ADOPTED and place for the public
hearing of a proposed
ordinance to exclude new mission use in a C1 (Community Commer-
cial) zone and to require a Conditional Use Permit for a
mission-rescue center use in the C2 (General Commercial) and
C3 (Central Business) zones.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman stated that the ordinance
was proposed because of concern of the Santa Anita neighbors
when it was learned that a'Mission had planned to relocate in
their community; that an approach to the problem would be to
make mission use a matter of privilege by requiring a Conditional
Use Permit; that mission use should be prohibited in the C1
zone and allowed only by Conditional Use Permit in the C2 and C3
zones; that the mission facility operated by the Salvation Army
on French Street that was involved in a major fire recently,
will be rebuilt in its present location in a C2 district; that
a necessary Variance application is being held in abeyance and
when the ordinance becomes effective the Variance application
could be converted into a Conditional Us.e Permit application;
that he is unaware of any other applications for mission use in
a commercial district in the City of Santa Ana at the present
time.
Lorin Griset, 2321 North Linwood, stated that the City should
regard a mission as an effort in our community to service social
needs that exist and that we ought to encourage them in every
way we can.
There being no further comments, Vice Mayor Ward closed the public
hearing. On the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Garthe, carried ~:0 unanimously, the following ordinance
was placed on second reading and adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1397 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 41-377 AND 41-395 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE ~uND ADDING SECTION 41-120.1, TO PROVIDE FOR
USE OF PROPERTY IN THE C-2 AND C-3 ZONES AS A MISSION.
CA 10,1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
11 JANUARY 3, 1978
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL 385 Vice Mayor Ward announced
MINOR EXCEPTION 77-35 800 N. that this was the time and
TUSTIN - CONTINUED TO JAN. 16 place for the public
hearing of Notice of
Exemption and Appeal #385 of the denial of Minor Exception
77-35 to allow sale of beer and wine in a proposed restaurant
"Ship Ahoy" in the LP District at 800 North Tustin Avenue.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman stated that the restaurant
is a bona fide public eating place; that there was opposition
to the sale of beer and wine from the Calvary Church nearby;
and that the Minor Exception had been denied by the Zoning
Administrator on the basis of that objection.
William E. Gummerman, 16152 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach,
representing the appellants Kamran and Lucy D. Hussni, stated
that his client was born and raised in Turkey, that he is a
fine member of the community and takes great pride in his
proposed restaurant facility and would not want to do anything
that would downgrade the neighborhood; that his intention is
to establish a restaurant similar to the Crab Cooker in
Newport Beach; that patrons of such a restaurant usually
prefer an atmosphere of fine dining and wish to have beer
or wine with their meal; that his client's intention is to
operate a high-class family restaurant that will be a credit
to the community as are the Ancient Mariner and Reubens which
are located in the area.
Speaking in opposition to the appeal and the minor exception
was Paul Harvey, 10411 West Radec Court, Villa Park, Vice
President of the Calvary Church Board of Trustees, who stated
that members of the Calvary Church are opposed to the sale of
alcoholic beverages in proximity to their proposed expansion
of a youth center on the southeast corner of Fruit and Tustin;
that the Church's youth program services from 100 to 450 young
people; that their preschool serves 208 students; and that
the Church has established these programs to strengthen the
moral fabric of the society.
In rebuttal, Mr. Gummerman stated that the proposed adult-
family restaurant would be more desirable as a neighbor to the
Church than a hamburger drive-in, which sells no alcoholic
beverages, and that the proposed restaurant would be of no
interest to children and would not interfere with their pro-
grams.
In answer to questions by Councilmen, the appellant's attorney
stated that the area shown on the floor plan as a "bar" will
be similar to a "sushi bar" where food is prepared and served.
Councilman Bricken questioned whether a stipulation might be
attached to the minor exception, if granted, whereby the Council
would be advised if there were a future application to change
from beer and wine to an on-sale general alcoholic beverage
license, so that Council would be aware of that application
and have the opportunity to lodge a protest, if desired.
In view of questions regarding the floor plan and possible
conditions to the minor exception, on the motion of Councilman
Brandt, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried S:l, with
Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, the hearin~ was continued to
January 16. 1978. CA 13.5
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
12 JANUARY 3, 1978
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL 384 Vice Mayor Ward announced
CUP ??-26 - 922-926 N. BEWLEY that this was the time and
APPEAL DENIED - STAEF INSTRUCTED place for the public hear-
ing of Negative Declaration
and Appeal #584 of Conditions 6A3 and 6A6 of the approval of
Conditional Use Permit ??-26 requiring removal of concrete
slabs, and installation of landscaping and underground utilities.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman stated that the Planning
Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 77-26 to permit the
conversion of four single-family residences and two duplexes
to condominiums in the R2 District at 922-926 North Bewley
Street; that the Commission conditioned the use with the
requirement to underground the utilities and to remove the exist-
ing concrete slabs between the northerly and southerly buildings
to allow for private fenced patios between the units, and
appropriate landscaping.
David Bates, 4502 Goldenglow, Irvine, appellant-applicant,
described the present situation and how he intends to utilize
the existing concrete slabs for private patios for each unit.
He stated that there are two utility poles, both quite tall,
so that they are not in the field of vision; that they are not
objectionable to present tenants and probably would not be to
future tenants; that the area's utilities are all overhead; and
that his two are well within the boundaries of the property.
John State, 926 Bewley, a resident of one of the subject units,
stated that the utility poles have not caused any problem for
the residents.
There bein~ no further speakers, Vice Mayor Ward closed the
public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman
Ortiz and carried 4:2, with Councilmen Garthe and Yamamoto
dissenting, the Negative Declaration was approved and filed, and
the City Attorney directed to prepare a resolution denying
Appeal #384, approving Conditional Use Permit 77-26 and
affirming the decision of the Planning Commission with all
requirements except that Condition 6A3 be modified to provide
that the Appellant and Planning Department will work out a
suitable combination of patio slabs and landscaping that would
permit the utilization of the existing concrete slab to the
extent possible. CA 13.4
PUBLIC HEARING Vice Mayor Ward announced
VA 77-64 - 1727 E. 17TH ST. that this was the time and
VARIANCE APPROVED place for the public
hearing of Negative
Declaration and Variance Application 77-64 for a roof sign at
1727 East Seventeenth Street in the C5 District in connection
with a new "Zantigo" restaurant.
Planning Director Charles Zimemrman stated that the Planning
Commission had approved the roof-mounted sign in view of the
development with similar signing on either side of the proposed
restaurant; that the proposed roof sign is 24 square feet
and the pole sign is 100 square feet; that pole signs are
generally 200 square feet; and that the total sign area is
less than the maximum allowable.
Speaking in favor of the variance was Kenneth Hostetler, 241
North Oak, Orange, owner/developer, who stated that there are
about 60 of these restaurants across the country: that they
are all designed in the same fashion with the hole sign and
the chimney si~n which becomes an integral part of the building;
that across the street will be a Fazio's market, on one side a
Wendy's and on the other an RB Furniture store.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
13 JANUARY 3, 1978
There being no further speakers, Vice Mayor Ward closed the
public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Brandt
carried 4:2, with Councilman Yamamoto and Vice Mayor Ward dis-
senting, the Negative Declaration was approved and the City
Attorney directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance
Application 77-64 for a roof sign and outdoor patio dining
tables (approved at the December 12, 1977 meeting), and affirm-
ing the decision of the Planning Commission. CA 13.3A
ORAL COMMUNICATION Janice Boer, 912 North
GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION Lowell, stated that she
TRASH CONTRACT was the only private
citizen present in 1963
when the bid for the
trash collection Contract was opened; that she is a long-time
observer of the contractor, "originally a so-called little
group of experts who came out of Great Western Title Company";
that the company started with a group of home town men who pro-
mised the Council it would always be a home town outfit, whose
stock would never be sold; that now we have ended up with a
company owned by a group from Boston; that they always come in
just before an election to ask for an extension of their con-
tract; that she is gSad that 1978 will be the year that the
Council will end what has been quite an injustice to the people
of this City for quite some time; and that she hopes that the
first thing that will be done is to reduce the price of a bin.
CA 11.4
ORAL COMMUNICATION
ORANGE TOWERS PROJECT
Orange Towers Project and the
conducted on Park Lane.
Mike Flint, 709 East Park
Lane, asked for the
status of the Environmental
Impact Report for the
results of the traffic analysis
Councilman Bricken responded that a meeting was being scheduled
to be held about January 16 to discuss the issues; that one
meeting had been held with the architect to discuss what he
should be looking at in terms of a response to the City at this
point in time; and that the EIR has not yet been filed. CA 78.11
ADJOURNMENT At 8:55 P.M. on the motion
of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman
Ortiz, carried 6:0
unanimously, the meeting was adjourned by the Vice Mayor.
~ ~LO~NCEI. MALOI~,..~
FLORENCE I. ~LONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 3, 1978