HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-1978MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 11, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor James E. Ward, in
the absence of the Mayor, in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, at 2:00 P.M. Council members present were Gordon
Bricken, Harry K. Yamamoto, John Garthe, David L. Brandt and Vice
Mayor Ward. Mayor Vernon S. Evans and Councilman David F. Ortiz
were absent. Staff members present were City Manager Bruce C.
Spragg, City Attorney Keith L. Gow, Director of Public Works
John E. Stevens, Planning Director Charles C. Zimmerman, and
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
the Flag.
The Invocation was given'
by Councilman Harry K.
Yamamoto, following the
Pledge of Allegiance to
208 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Mr. Dennis Boyer, Public
NEWPORT-IRVINE WASTE MANAGEMENT Participation Coordinator
PLANNING AGENCY PRESENTATION for the Newport-Irvine
Waste Management Planning
Agency, made a twelve-minute slide presentation summarizing the
progress of NIWA in its non-point source related water pollution
studies. Mr. Boyer pointed out that the NIWA studies are part
of a nationwide program to assure that adequate water pollution
control policies are developed by 1983 and were organized and
funded under Section 208 of federal Public Law 92-500.
Slides presented illustrated the five specific areas of local
water pollution problems designated by NIWA for the Phase II
Study:
Development of a conceptual plan for habitat
of the Upper Newport Bay in conjunction with
of Fish and Game's pilot dredging program;
restoration
the Department
2. Surface sanitation programs - identifying and evaluating
street sweeping practices and catch basin cleaning;
Erosion and grading control enforcement or modification
to reduce siltation from construction practices and
natural causes;
Vessel waste management - development of a public educa-
tion pro~ram to reduce pollutants from vessel related
sources in Newport Bay;
Debris and sediment control in Hicks Canyon - develop-
ment of a project report for debris dam and accompanying
channel stabilization measures in Hicks Canyon - develop-
ment of a detailed program to manage watershed erosion.
The NIWA representative said that the Plan is scheduled for adop-
tion in early 1979, following the publication of the draft of the
Final Plan and public hearings to formally receive comments.
Councilman Bricken said that the absence of Council comment at
this time was not to be construed as approval of the proposals
presented. CA 145.12
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
277 JULY 11, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR Consideration of the follow-
DISSENTING VOTES ing Consent Calendar Items
POSTPONED TO LATER IN MEETING was continued to later in
the meeting (Minutes Page
284), on the unanimously approved S:0 motion of Councilman
Bricken, seconded by Councilman Brandt. Items 4 B, 4 C, 4 D,
4 E (Alcoholic Beverage License Applications), S A and $ E
(Variance and Minor Exception), Item 7 A (Parcel Map), and
Item 12 A (Agreement).
Councilman Bricken left the meeting at 2:20 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR On the unanimously carried
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 4:0 motion of Councilman
APPROVED Garthe, seconded by Vice
Mayor Ward, Council approved
the recommendations of Staff on the following Consent Calendar
Items:
MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the
Regular Meetings of June 5
and June 19, 1978 and the
Adjourned Regular Meetings of June 12, June 13, June 14,
and June 17, 1978.
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifica-
tions and authorized advertise-
ment for bids on the following:
PROJECT 8139 Installation of traffic signal at
Bear Street and MacArthur Blvd.
PROJECT 8152 Installation of traffic signal at
Segerstrom Avenue and Greenville Street. CA 89
BID AWARDS
Awarded the following on
basis of lowest responsible
and responsive bidder:
SPEC 77-063 - Furnish and install two electric
car lifts on concrete pads; awarded to Auto Shop
Equipment Co., Inc., Anaheim, in the amount of
$7,268.00.
SPEC 77-100 - One weight lifting machine at Jerome
Center (replacement); awarded to Nissen Corporation,
Irvine, in the amount of $4,193.63.
PROJECT 2041 Grade, construct curb, gutter, side-
walks, and access ramps; pave and otherwise improve
certain streets which are safe routes leading to
schools (Safer Roads Demonstration Program); awarded
to T. J. Crosby Construction Co., Santa Ana, in the
amount of $269,043.35. (Reference Appropriation
Adjustment #2, Minutes Page ~)
PROJECT 3029 Construct sanitary sewer in Santiago
Street between 19th and 20th Streets; awarded to City
Construction Co., Covina, in the amount of $8,968.50.
PROJECT 5049 Install new traffic signal and light-
ing at Fifth and Newhope, and PROJECT 8150 Install
new traffic signal and lighting at First and Pacific;
awarded to Grissom & Johnson, Inc., Santa Aha, in
the amount of $64,698.00.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 278 JULY 11, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Continued
PROJECT 5061 - Furnish and install illuminated street
name signs at seventeen signalized intersections;
awarded to Smith Electric Supply, Stanton, omitting
locations 5, 8, 14, 15, 19, 21 and 22 from the list
of 24, in the amount of $37,281.00.
PROJECT 6140 - Landscaping of MacArthur Park (Phase
II); awarded to Midori Garden, Santa Aha, in the
amount of $7,777.00.
PROJECT 8135 - Wheelchair ramps in downtown area
(minimum of 50); awarded to Damon Construction
Company, South Gate, on the base bid and alternate
add-on #2 and #3, in the amount of $22,632.00.
PROJECT 8137 - Reconstruction of Sullivan Street
between First and Fifth Streets; awarded to Sully-
Miller Contracting Company, Orange, in the amount
of $27,625.
Rejected the bid from Assessorie Air Compressor System as
non-responsive to the specifications, and awarded the follow-
ing on basis of lowest responsible and responsive bidder:
sPEc 77-076 - One skid-mounted air compressor (replace-
ment); awarded to Sullair Sales & Service, Long Beach,
in the net amount of $8,442.16.
SPEC 77-089 - One diesel trailer-mounted air compressor
(replacement); awarded to Sul. lair Sales & Service,
Long Beach, in the amount of $8,442.16.
Awarded the following on basis of only responsible and
responsive bidder:
PROJECT 6143 - Construction of softball backstop
at MacArthur Park; awarded to Crown Fence, Santa Ana,
in the amount of $5,564.00.
PROJECT 8315 - Median renovation on West Edinger;
awarded to Sunset Construction Co., Orange, in the
amount of $21,404.00 for the base bid and add-on
alternates #1, #2 and #3. CA
89
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed Staff
report of the following:
GODOY, Everado, and GUTIERREZ, Carmen N. 2231-33
West First Street - Person-to-person transfer,
Type "41" on-sale beer and wine. (Bona fide public
eating place).~.
VARIANCES, CUP & Approved and filed Negative
MINOR EXCEPTION Declaration or Notice of
Exemption, as applicable,
and Findings of Fact by Planning Commission or Zoning
Administrator on the following:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 78-27 Filed by Trammel
Crow Company to construct an office building to a
height of 57 feet, exceeding the height limit, at
400 North Tustin Avenue in the LP District (35 foot
height limit). APPROVED. CA 13
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
279 JULY 11, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 78-13 - Filed by M. David
Kelley Development Company to allow a 220-unit con-
dominium at 3601 South Bear Street in the LP Dis-
trict. APPROVED. CA 13,1
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 78-14 - Filed by Odie's #2
Inc./Ma Barker's Restaurant to allow on-sale beer
and wine in Ma Barker's Restaurant (to open shortly)
in a retail center located within 300 feet of resi-
dences at 2525 North Grand in the C5 District.
APPROVED. CA 13.2
Referred the following back to Planning Commission for
review of amended layout of the proposed garage location:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 78-26 -Filed by Hall and
Foreman on May 12, 1978 to construct a 1,750 square
foot garage and storage building at 2530 North Grand
Avenue in the RiB ~istrict. DENIED June 12, 1978.
CA 13
TENTATIVE PARCEL Approved and filed the
& TRACT MAPS Negative Declarations and
approved the following sub-
ject to conditions contained in Planning Director's
report; waived alley requirement on Parcel Map 1069 and
Tract Map 10406:
PARCEL MAP #1069 Filed on May 31, 1978 by Dunn
Properties Corp. creating two Mi Parcels; both
propose~ p~rcejls ~o be used for industrial pur-
poses; generally located on the east side of Oak
Street 155 feet south of Goetz.
PARCEL MAP #1070 Filed on May 31, 1978 by Dunn
Properties Corp. creating two MI parcels; both
proposed parcels to be used for industrial pur-
poses; generally located on the north side of
Orange Avenue 193 feet east of Goetz.
PARCEL MAP #1071 Filed on May 31, 1978 by Dunn
Properties Corp. creating two Mi parcels; both
proposed parcels to be used for industrial pur-
poses; generally located on the southwest corner
of Goetz and Hickory.
PARCEL MAP #1072 Filed on May 31, 1978 by Dunn
Properties Corp. creating two Mi parcels; both
proposed parcels to be used for industrial pur-
poses; generally located on the west side of
Oak Street, 155 feet south of Goetz.
CA 25
TRACT MAP #10406 Filed on May 24, 1978 by Marin-
acci Lindborg, creating two R1-PRD lots; one lot is
to be used for residential purposes and the other
is a non-buildable residential lot to be attached
to the existing Newhope Library site; generally
located on the west side of Newhope approximately
300 feet north of First Street. (Reference Council
action on December 12, 1977.) CA 24
FINAL PARCEL &
TRACT MAPS
Approved the following
maps and accepted the
dedications thereon:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
280 JULY 11, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
PARCEL MAP 1034 - Northeast corner of Halladay
Street and Dyer Road; two lots.
PARCEL MAP 1047 - Southeast corner of Sullivan
Street and Fifth Street; 29 lots.
PARCEL MAP 10S5 - Southwest corner of Grand
Avenue and Fifteenth Street; 4 lots.
CA 25.2
Approved the following map, accepted the dedications
thereon, and the bonds in the amounts set, and author-
ized execution of the subdivision agreement:
TRACT MAP 10190 - West side of Jackson Street,
south of First Street; 13 lots.
CA 24
COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS
Authorized release of per-
formance, monument, labor
and material bonds on the
following:
TRACT 9696 -Virginia Avenue west of Lincoln. CA 24
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM - PROJECT 8125
Approved the following
disbursement:
RELOCATION BENEFIT (Fire Station Expansion - 1431
South Broadway) Disbursement of $4,000 to Mr.
Jaime Salcido as a relocation benefit to a dis-
placed residential tenant under the provisions
of the Relocation Assistance Program. CA
AGREEMENTS
and Clerk:
Approved the following
agreements and authorized
their execution by Mayor
REVIEW OF IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT'S PROPOSED
GROUND WATER PUMPING PROGRAM AND JOINT PROJECT
WELL FIELDS - Between City and Toups Corporation
for a report to the City summarizing and presenting
findings, comments and recommendations. A-78-72
ANNUAL RENEWAL OF "MAN-IN-WASHINGTON" CONTRACT
Between the Cities of Santa Aha, Anaheim, Costa
Mesa, Fullerton, and Garden Grove, and the National
Center for Municipal Development, Inc. (Santa
Ana's share for the fiscal year is $20,175.00.) A-78-73
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CONSULTANT - Between
City and ECOS Management Criteria, and Technical
Advisory Group for preparation of Logan Neighbor-
hood Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
Logan neighborhood rezoning, General Plan Amend-
ment and adoption of new specific street align-
ment for Civic Center Drive. A-78-74
CA 78
EXTENSION OF TIME - BOWERS .MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER
PROJECT - Between City and County to extend the
disbursement or encumbrance of Project funds to
September 30, 1978. A-78-75
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 281
JULY 11, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Referred to administration
claims received from June 13
to June 30, 1978.
COUNCIL REFERRAL
SUMMARY
Received and filed status
report of matters referred
to Staff by Council. CA 80.2
* * * * * ~ * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * ~ * * * * *
AGENDA ORDER
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
DISSENTING VOTES
The remaining Consent
Calendar Items were con-
sidered later in the
meeting (Minutes Page 283).
READING WAIVED Councilman Brandt's motion,
to waive full reading of
all ordinances and resolu-
tions, the titles 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 Vice Mayor Ward, and carried 4:0
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1430 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. 792 1250 E. 15TH ST. OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. ?92 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1250 EAST FIFTEENTH STREET, SANTA ANA, FROM THE C5
(ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO THE R2 (LIMITED, MULTIPLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT
MAP ?-5-9 was placed-on second reading and adopted by unanimous
4:0 vote, on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by
Councilman Brandt. CA 10
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1431 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. 795 1ST-3RD/FLOWER- OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
VAN NESS - ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 795 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED BETWEEN FIRST, THIRD, FLOWER, AND VAN NESS STREETS FROM
THE R3, P; C1, C2-HDII AND O DISTRICTS TO THE SD (SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP NO.
12-5-10, AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 13 was placed
on second reading and adopted on Councilman Brandt's motion,
seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried unanimously 4:0.
CA 10
RESOLUTION NO. 78-84 Council continued considera-
VA 78-21 1700 E. GARRY AVE. tion of the following
CONTINUED TO LATER IN MEETING resolution to later in the
meeting on the unanimously
approved 4:0 motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman
Brandt (Minutes Page ):
RESOLUTION NO. 78-84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING VARIANCE APPLICA-
TION NO. 78-21.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
282 JULY 11, 1978
· I-
~EASURES
RESOLUTION NO. 78'-85 ~ ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
POLICE CHIEF AUTHORIZED COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TO SUBMIT APPLICATION - ADOPTED THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF
OF POLICE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR A BURGLARY AND
STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERY PROJECT was adopted by unanimous 4:0
vote, on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Council-
man Brandt. CA 47
RESOLUTION NO. 78-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
CANVASS OF ELECTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE CANVASS
OF ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN
SAID CITY ON JUNE 6, 1978 was adopted on Councilman Brandt's
motion, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried 4:0 unanimously.
CA 68
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S REPORT The Auditor-Controller's
SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION Report on Examination of
AGENCY - FILED the Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency for the
years ended June 30, 1977 and 1976, and the six-month period
ended June 30, 1975, was received and filed on the motion of
Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe, carried 4:0
unanimously. CA 53.1
PETITION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL A petition containing 65
SOUTHWEST SANTA ANA signatures along with a
REFERRED TO STAFF letter dated June 9, 1978
from Charles H. Mosley,
Chairperson of the Corbin/Jerome Centers Advisory Board, request-
ing an increase in animal control because of the excessive
number of stray animals in southwest Santa Ana, was referred
to Staff for report and recommendation at the budget hearing
scheduled for July 17, 1978 on the motion of Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 4:0 unanimously.
Mr. Mosley's letter said that the recommendation is made to the
Council following community meetings held to discuss the problem.
The petitioners favor increasing equipment and staff of the
animal control division of the Police Department. CA 95
Councilman Bricken arrived at the meeting at 2:28 P.M.
SUPPORT FOR GARDEN GROVE RESOLUTION Endorsement was given
LEAGUE BYLAWS - VOTING RIGHTS City of Garden Grove
ENDORSED Resolution No. SS90-78
recommending amendment
of the State League of California Cities Bylaws to allow local
subdivisions to provide proportional voting, on the motion of
Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried
5:0 unanimously. The resolution further suggests that the
proposed amendment be considered at the September 1978 State-
wide Conference. CA 148
CONSENT CALENDAR
DISSENTING VOTES &
STAFF RECONtMENDATIONS APPROVED
Council took no action
on the following Consent
Calendar Item:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
285 JULY 11, 1978
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Dissenting votes by Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Bricken and Vice Mayor Ward
resulted in a 3:2 vote on the
following Consent Calendar Item (no action):
PARK, Byung Ho and Sunnyu Chun - 420 East Dyer
- Original Type "41" on-sale beer and wine (bona
fide public eating place). (Agenda Item 4 A)
CA 146
Dissenting votes were registered on the following and the
Staff recommendations were approved, on the motion of Council-
man Bricken~ seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 5:0
unanimously:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed Staff
report of the following:
RAGUSA, Joseph E. - 420 East Alton - Original
Type "09" beer and wine importer, Type "17"
beer and wine wholesaler. Councilman Bricken
registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 4 C)
BRIERLY, James A., MILLER, Bonnie Jean, PRIEST,
Robert B. 1230 South Main - Person-to-person
transfer - Type "42" on-sale beer and wine
(public premises). Councilman Yamamoto registered
a NO vote. (Agenda Item 4 D)
GBRM~IIN, Gardner & GERMAIN, Inc. 2531 South
Main - Person-to-person gransfer - Type "48"
on-sale general (public premises). Councilman
Yamamoto registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 4
CA 146
VARIANCE The Notice of Exemption
and Planning Commission
Finding of Fact on the
following were approved and filed:
VA 78-17 - Filed by Nobel Management Company to
add to an existing pole sign within a commercial
office complex, modifying VA 76-61, at 2431-2441
North Tustin Avenue in the RE District. APPROVED.
Councilman Yamamoto registered a NO vote.
(Agenda Item 5 A) CA 13
MINOR EXCEPTION Approved and filed the
Notice of Exemption and
Zoning Administrator
Finding of Fact on the following:
EX 78-20 - Filed by Pacific Farms and Pick Ranches
to allow on-sale beer and wine in a restaurant
(Huckleberry's) under construction at 2501 N.
Grand Avenue which is within 300 feet of residences
in the C5 District. APPROVED. Vi¢e Mayor Ward
registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 5 E) CA
13.2
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP Approved and filed the
Negative Declaration and
Parcel Map 1058 (Revised)
subject to conditions contained in Planning Director's
report, and waived alley requirement:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
284 JULY 11, 1978
PARCEL MAP 1058 (REVISED) Filed on April 20, 1978
by Trammel Crow Company creating 34 parcels; all
proposed parcels to be used for industrial purposes;
generally located on the northwest corner of Harbor
Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard. Vice Mayor Ward
registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 7 A) CA 25
AGREEMENT
Approved the following
agreement and authorized
its execution by Mayor
and Clerk:
SURVEYING SERVICES (PROJECT 8501B) - Between City
and Jennings-Halderman-Hood, Incorporated, to pro-
vide the necessary survey information for the
design of a perimeter road at the Fashion Square
Parking Structure. Councilman Yamamoto registered
a NO vote. (Agenda Item 12 A) A-78-62
RESOLUTION NO. 78-84 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
VA 78-21 1700 E. GARRY AVENUE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE
DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-21 was adopted
by a 4:1 vote, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, on the
motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Vice Mayor Ward.
CA 13.4a
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Councilman Brandt's motion
APPLICATION - 420 E. DYER ROAD to. continue considera-
NO ACTION tion of the protest of
an original on-sale beer
and wine license, original Type "41", at 420 Bast Dyer Road,
failed for lack of a second and no action was taken on the
matter. CA 146.1
CUP 78-9 2760 S. HARBOR In response to the
REOPENED & request of Bill Towfigh,
CONTINUED TO JULY 17 Crown Floor covering,
the case (Negative Dec-
laration and Conditional Use Permit 78-9 to allow retail sales
of linoleum, carpet and drapery material at 2760 South Harbor
Boulevard, Units D and E, in the Mi District) was reopened
and continued to July 17, 1978, on the motion of Councilman
Bricken, seconded by Councilman Garthe, carried 4:0, with
Councilman Yamamoto abstaining because he is an employee of
the owner of the subject property. CA 15.1
USE OF STADIUM BY BREA LIONS CLUB The written request
ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH FOUNDATION dated June 27, 1978 from
DENIED Bob Hoss, Chairman of the
1978 Ail Star Football
Charity Game, held on July 6, at the Santa Aha Stadium-Eddie
West Field, to limit the City's profit from the concessions
to $250.00, with any additional profit to be credited to the
Orange County Youth Foundation, was denied on the motion of
Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried
5:0.
Council was advised by the City Manager that the actual cost to
the City for the event was $805, which is more than the $S00
flat fee authorized by Council in response to an earlier
special consideration request of the Brea Lions Club, so that
the taxpayers would be subsidizing the event if the City's
share of the concession profit were limited as requested.
CA 52.8
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
285 JULY 11, 1978
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT PROJECT On recommendation made
SANTA ANA RIVER by John Burk, Senior
APPROVED Civil Engineer, in his
report dated June 28, 1978,
the Orange County Flood Control District Project to construct
a drop structure in the Santa Ana River between Chapman Avenue
and Orangewood Avenue, was approved on the motion of Councilman
Garthe, seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 5:0 unanimously.
The project is designed to reduce the undesirable velocity of
flow in the river, which, during the past winter, caused con-
siderable soil erosion and sewer damage. CA 53
REPRESENTATIVE TO ORANGE On the motion of Council-
COUNTY MANPOWER COMMISSION man Yamamoto, seconded
MANUEL A REDE REAPPOINTED by Councilman Garthe,
carried 4:1, with Council-
man Bricken dissenting, Manuel A. Rede, Deputy City Manager,
was reappointed as the City's representative to the Orange
County Manpower Commission for a two year term ending July,
1980. Keith E. Blunt, Manpower Project Coordinator, in his
report dated June 23, 1978 suggested that for continuity in
operations, it is desirable to maintain the working relation-
ship established by Mr. Rede. CA 112.23
SELF-INSURED WORKERS COMP The report dated July 3,
PROGRAM STATUS REPORT 1977-78 1978 prepared by Karen
FILED Adams, Risk Manager,
summarizing the City's
third year experience with self-insurance of workers compensa-
tion, was received and filed, on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried 5:0 unanimously. Ms.
Adams reports 439 injury claims during the 1977-78 fiscal year;
an increase of 20% over 1976-77; that 154 injuries were classi-
fied as "first aid only" and of the remaining 285 reportable
injuries, 203 involved time lost from work for a total of 5,195
lost work days. The report concludes that the City's self
insurance program is highly successful, resulting in a net
self insurance savings of $988,779.00 over the cost of a policy
with the State Compensation Insurance Fund. CA -88,10
DOWNTOWN BUILDING SAFETY On the motion of Council-
& CLEANUP STATUS REPORT man Bricken, seconded by
TASK FORCE APPROVED Councilman Brandt, carried
5:0 unanimously, Council
reaffirmed its strong commitment to redevelopment of the down-
town area and authorized the formation of a special "Public
Safety Task Force" to begin as soon as possible to assess the
building, fire, police, health and life safety hazards in exist-
ing downtown buildings. The Committee shall consist of repre-
sentatives from the following departments: Building Safety and
Housing, Fire, Police, Planning, Redevelopment, City Manager's
Office, and County Health Department; and by amendment, the
Council further directed that the Public Safety Task Force
coordinate its activities with the Santa Ana Image Committee.
The recommendation was made in a report dated May 31, 1978,
prepared by Daniel Stone, Assistant City Manager, which included
suggestions for a phased implementation. CA 82
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION TO LUNCH Concurring with the recom-
$4,850 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS mendation of Peter A.
AUTHORIZED Grams, Community Relations
Director, in his report
dated July 3, 1978, and on the motion of Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 4:1, with Councilman
Ward dissenting, $4,850 Federal General Revenue Sharing Funds
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 286 JULY 11, 1978
were authorized to be included in the 1978-79 budget for the
operation of two vans for the Senior Citizen Transportation
project. Mr. Grams' report indicates that during the past year,
two vans were assigned to Santa Ana's three site locations and
funded through County Grant funds; however, the local 15% cash
match is now required to secure Federal funding to continue the
service in Santa Ana for fiscal year 1978-79. CA l12A
TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES The status report dated
SANTIAGO STREET - STATUS REPORT June 29, 1978, prepared
HEARING SET by Tom Brohard, Traffic
Engineering Supervisor,
outlining the background of the traffic problem and giving a
tabulation of the 400 responses received to a questionnaire
distributed in the Santiago Street neighborhood, was received
and filed, and an informal public hearing set for July 17, 1978
at 7:30 P.M. on the unanimously carried 5:0 motion of Council-
man Bricken, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. CA 18.9; CA 78.11
CANCELLATION OF AGREEMENT The report dated July 3,
GARDEN GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT 1978 prepared by Dennis
FILED Yata, Budget and Manage-
ment Analyst, advising
Council that the Garden Grove Sanitary District had notified
the City of cancellation of the contract providing for collection
of refuse charges for certain Santa Ana residents, was received
and filed, on the motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by
Councilman Brandt, carried 5:0 unanimously. The contract will
terminate on August 14, 1978. A-73-17
RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS Administration contracts
SELF-INSURED PROGRAMS with Fred S. James &
RENEWALS FOR ONE YEAR APPROVED Company for workers compen-
sation; with Carl Warren
and Company for liability and with U.W.A.C.O. for group health
plan, were renewed for the fiscal year 1978-79. Approval of a
one-year contract renewal for Carl Warren & Company for a maximum
aggregate fee of $30,00.0 for 1978-79, and with U.W.A.C.O. for
a charge of $3.28 per month per enrolled employee for 1978-79
(approximately $19,500/yr), was given on the motion of Councilman
Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ward, carried 5:0 unanimously, and
authorization to renew for one year with Fred S. James & Company
for an annual fee of $37,500 was approved on the motion of Coun-
cilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Garthe, carried 4:1,
with Councilman Brandt dissenting.
Karen Adams, Risk Manager, responded to questions concerning
the quality of service given by Fred S. James & Company by
assuring Council that the contractor had taken positive steps
to correct difficulties that did exist, and that a one-year
renewal would assure the City an opportunity to carefully
reevaluate the services provided. CA 88.~5
CA 88.10
88.50
HIRING FREEZE & LAY-OFFS Tentative Staff reduc-
STAFF REDUCTION - AFFIRMED tions proposed to reduce
HIRING FREEZE - CONTIN--O-~ the fiscal year 1978-79
Budget were affirmed,
and Staff was directed to provide preliminary notice of July 31,
1978 termination date to affected personnel, on the motion of
Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward, carried 4:1,
with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. The action was taken fol-
lowing the oral summary by City Manager Bruce Spragg of a portion
of the July 6, 1978 report prepared by Personnel Director
Donald Bott.
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Following a recess from 3:25 P.M. to 3:32 P.M. Council continued
to July 17, 1978, discussion of maintaining the hiring freeze,
on the motion of Councilman Brandt~ seconded by Councilman Ward,
carried 5:0 unanimously.
A motion made prior to the recess by Councilman Bricken, seconded
by Councilman Brandt, to maintain the hiring freeze and to direct
the Staff to provide a monthly report of personnel vacancies,
failed to carry on a 5:2 vote, with Councilmen Ward and Garthe
dissenting.
Councilman Bricken asked Staff what would occur if the hiring
freeze were continued until the City reached the point where
it would have to be restructured to continue to provide services.
City Manager Spragg responded that the City would have to review
any number of areas to consider contracting out some services,
to merge some services with the County or with other cities, or
to discontinue providing some services the City has provided in
the past.
Councilman Ward stated that in the event the City does not receive
funds from the State to supplement next year's revenue that
City structure must be reanalyzed and reorganized. CA 50 ~
CA 65B
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST On the recommendation of
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Warren H. Clark, Director
APPROVED of Equipment Maintenance,
in his report of June 27,
1978, the hiring freeze was lifted and hiring of three Equipment
Mechanics and one Equipment Serviceman was authorized, on the
motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Bricken,
carried 5:0 unanimously. The request for exemption was made
at the suggestion of Council following discussions of the Maint-
enance Service Department at the budget review meeting held on
June 24, 1978. CA 50
CHANGE IN CITATION PROCEDURE On the motion of Council-
VEHICLES & VESSELS FOR SALE man Bricken, seconded by
FILED Councilman Brandt, carried
5:0 unanimously, a report
dated July 6, 1978 prepared by the Planning Department recommend-
ing that courtesy notices be eliminated from the procedure to
prohibit the illegal display and sale of vehicles and vessels
in various locations in the City, and that citations be issued
upon first violation, was received and filed. The Planning
Department makes this change to eliminate Staff hours required
to track down second violations. CA 79
BOWERS MUSEUM ACCREDITATION Deputy City Manager
REPORT Manuel Rede reported to
Council the progress
toward accreditation
of Bowers Museum; that he and the Museum Director, Reilly Rhodes,
had communicated with Albert Bergeson, Regional Commission of
U. S. Customs, who found that an investigation of museum imports
had been completed and the case closed in 1974; that the Museum
had been found not in violation of any Federal regulations; that
Mr. Bergeson had agreed to inform Mildred Compton, Chairman
of the Accreditation Committee, before the Committee's next
meeting in mid-September. He reported further that Reilly
Rhodes had prepared a letter to the Accreditation Committee
asking that the accreditation be granted by the present Committee.
Mr, Rede also said that a letter from the Mayor had been prepared
asking Congressman Patterson for any assistance he might give
to expedite the process of accreditation of the Museum. CA 85
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SANTIAGO CREEK REPAIRS Following a discussion
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 1 pointing out that the
CONTINUED proposed Santiago Creek
repairs would result in
the closure of Valencia Street at the Creek, on the motion of
Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 5:0
unanimously, consideration of the repair of Santiago Creek and
Appropriation Adjustment No. 1 was continued to the public
hearing scheduled on July 17, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. A previous
motion by Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Brandt
to receive and file the report, to approve Appropriation
Adjustmment No. 1 and to approve replacement Of the eroded
parking lot at Valencia and Santiago Creek, was abandoned
in favor of the substitute motion to continue the matter.
The report dated June 30, 1978, prepared by John Stevens, Public
Works Director, described the damage to the Creek and his
proposal to utilize $16,212 approved by the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for repair of the undermined
parking lot in the bed of the Creek at the Valencia Street
crossing. CA 65.3
SAFER ROADS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM Appropriation Adjustment
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2 No. 2 to receive Federal
APPROVED Grant Funds of $260,565
and to transfer $30,000
from Public Works Local Streets and Curbs and Sidewalks to
provide matching funds for the Safer Roads Demonstration Pro-
gram, was approved on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded
by Councilman Bricken, carried 5:0 unanimously.
This Appropriation Adjustment provides for the funds necessary
to award a contract to grade, construct curb, gutter, sidewalks,
and access ramps and pave and otherwise improve certain streets
to provide safe routes leading to schools. (Project 2041 awarded
on the afternoon Consent Calendar) CA 65.3
LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL The purchase of liability
FISCAL YEAR 1978-79 insurance in excess of
APPROVED a self-insured retention
of $500,000 for fiscal
year 1978-79, at a cost of $241,000 from Central National
Insurance Company, was approved on the unanimously carried 5:0
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Bricken.
Risk Manager Karen Adams stated in her report dated June 30,
1978 that insurance protection for public liability with a
self-insured retention of $100,000 is no longer available, and
that a stabilization in the insurance market provided quota-
tions for retentions of $250,000 and $500,000 at significant
premium reductions. She further reported that Central National
Insurance Company had provided the lowest quotation, can offer
more coverage by the inclusion of umbrella protection, and can
underwrite the entire span of coverage from the $500,000 reten-
tion to $10 million. A-78-78
ORAL COMMUNICATION - MRS. OWEN Mrs. William Owen, 2016 W.
NOISE FROM JACUZZI PUMP 15th Street, read a
REFERRED TO STAFF letter to the Council
contending that the noise
emanating from a jacuzzi pump in the back yard next door was
noise pollution; that she and her husband are distressed by
the loud, high-pitched, unmuffled noise of the pump-filter
system. Mrs. Owen's letter of request to defer final approval
of equipment installed at 2010 W. 1Sth Street until adequate
sound buffering can be accomplished was referred to Staff for
resolution on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by
Councilman Bricken, carried 5:0 unanimously. CA 145.4
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ORAL COMMUNICATION On the motion of Council-
WASTE COLLECTION STANDARDS man Ward, seconded by
REFERRED TO STAFF Councilman Bricken,
carried 8:0 unanimously,
Staff was directed to develop minimum waste collection standards
for all categories of property use in the City. Councilman Ward's
suggestion was made to the Council in his memorandum dated
July 10, 1978 which emphasized that if this City contracts
with a waste collection contractor at rates based on comparison
with rates paid by four other Orange County cities, that a compar-
ison can only be made by means of a minimum waste collection
standard for each category of property use. CA 11.1
RECESS At 3:53 P.M. the City
EXECUTIVE SESSION Attorney announced that
the City Manager had
requested an Executive
Session to instruct the City's representatives with respect
to salary and fringe benefit negotiations; and that the City
Attorney requested time to discuss a matter of pending litiga-
tion. The Council meeting was recessed immediately and
reconvened at 4:30 P.M. The meeting was then recessed for
dinner, and reconvened at 7:37 P.M. with the same five Council
members present.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given
by Councilman Bricken.
PUBLIC HEARING Vice Mayor Ward announced
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1978-3 that this was the time
SW CORNER - 17TH & GRAND and place for the public
RESOLUTION NO. 78-87 ADOPTED hearing of Negative
Declaration and General
Plan Amendment 1978-3 Land Use and Arterial Streets Section,
to redesignate property located at the southwest corner of
Seventeenth Street and Grand Avenue from Professional and
Administrative Offices to Community Shopping Centers/ Special
Study Corridor.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman stated that the owner of
the subject parcel had filed an Amendment Application to rezone
the 5.7 acre parcel to the C5 District; that the applicant
proposes to remove all existing buildings and construct a new
retail shopping center with approximately 30,000 square feet
of building area and parking for a total of 250 automobiles;
that the Planning Commission, following its public hearing held
June 12, 1978 unanimously recommended approval of General Plan
Amendment 1978-3; and that there was no public opposition at
the Planning Commission hearing.
There being no speakers on the subject, Vice Mayor Ward closed
the public hearing.
On the unanimously carried 5:0 motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, the Negative Declaration was
approved and filed, and the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE LAND USE AND
ARTERIAL STREETS SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY REDBSIGNAT-
ING PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SEVENTEENTH STREET
AND GRAND AVENUE FROM PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
TO COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTERS/ SPECIAL STUDY CORRIDOR.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1978-3. CA 78.3
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PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 794
SW CORNER - 17TH & GRAND
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1433 - 1ST READING
Application No. 794 to rezone property
west corner of Seventeenth Street and Grand Avenue
R2, and C1 Districts to the C5 District.
Vice Mayor Ward announced
that this was the time
and place for the public
hearing of Negative
Declaration and Amendment
located at the south-
from the Ri,
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman said that the Planning
Commission, following public hearing held June 12, 1978 found
that the C5 zoning designation would be more compatible with
the surrounding land use with the General Plan designation of
Community Shopping Center/Special Study Corridor; that C5 zoning
provides the opportunity for Staff to review site plans; that
the proposed zoning would increase the benefits and achieve
the highest and best use of this specific corner property; and
that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the approval
of Amendment Application No. 794.
There being no speakers on the subject, Vice Mayor Ward closed
the public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Garthe, the Negative Declaration was approved and filed, and
the following ordinance was placed on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1433 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 794 TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SEVENTEENTH
STREET AND GRAND AVENUE FROM THE Ri (SINGLE FAMILY RESI-
DENTIAL) R2 (LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND C1
(COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) TO THE C5 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP NO. 7-5-9.
CA 10
PUBLIC HEARING Vice Mayor Ward announced
APPEAL 392 - CUP 78-12 that this was the time
1530-1534 N. VAN NESS AVE. and place for the public
CONTINUED TO AUGUST 7 hearing of Notice of
Exemption and Appeal
No. 392 of the denial of Conditional Use Permit 78-12 to allow
the conversion of twelve apartment units to condominiums at
1530-1534 North Van Ness Avenue in the R3H District.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman stated that the structures.
were built in 1949; that one building contains eight units and
the second contains four units, 10 one-bedroom units and two
two-bedroom units; that there is one parking space provided
for each unit; that the present Code requirement is one and
one-half spaces for each unit; that there have been no condomin-
ium conversions in the area; that it is a stable rental area;
and that the Planning Commission following public hearing on
June 12, 1978 unanimously recommended denial of Conditional
Use Permit 78-12.
Speaking in favor of the conversion to condominiums requested
by the applicant was Thomas Thurman, 1226 South Ross, represent-
ing the developer. Mr.. Thurman said that the owner went to
great effort and expense to prepare plans and secure permits
for the proposed conversion; that it is difficult for the appli-
cant to see how the proposed conversion would affect the surround-
ing area; that the owner intends to restrict use by the condi-
tions, covenants and restrictions to senior citizens; and that
the conversion would provide low cost senior housing to the
benefit of the City.
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Josef Willensky, 1530 N. Van Ness, Apartment D, a resident of'
one of the apartments proposed for conversion, spoke against
the condominium conversion. He stated that there is a lack of
parking and open space; that the balconies are 42" by 3-1/2'
wide, and on the first floor, and that four apartments share
the entrance porch; that there are six feet of living open
space per apartment, and that it cannot be used because it pro-
vides the only access; and that the owner has not discussed
with tenants whether or not they would wish to purchase the con-
verted condominium in which they live.
The motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Vice Mayor Ward,
to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying
Appeal No. 392 and Conditional Use Permit 78-12, affirming
the decision of the Planning Commission, failed to carry on a
3:2 vote, with Councilmen Brandt and Garthe dissenting.
A subsequent motion to continue the public hearing to August 7,
1978 made by Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe,
carried 5:0 unanimously, with the proviso that Mayor Evans and
Councilman Ortiz listen to the taping of the hearing in order
to vote on the matter. CA 13.4
VACATION - PORTION OF 5TH ST. Vice Mayor Ward announced
& ALLEY NEAR COUNTY JAIL that this was the time and
RESOLUTION NO. 78-88 - ADOPTED place for the public hear-
ing of Negative Declara-
tion and vacation of a portion of Fifth Street from the County
Jail westerly to Shelton Street and the vacation of a 20-foot
north-south alley between Santa Ana Boulevard and Fifth Street
west of the County Jail.
Director of Public Works John Stevens stated that the vacation
has been requested by Orange County so that they may incorporate
the properties which they own on both sides; that the alley is
located underneath the men's jail, and has been vacated, but
not legally; that Fifth Street is an access to what the County
owns; that the County has no plans for immediate construction
which would be across those areas but they want to clear up
the legality.
There being no speakers on the subject, Vice Mayor Ward closed
the public hearing.
On the unanimously carried 5:0 motion of Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA VACATING A PORTION OF FIFTH
STREET FROM THE COUNTY JAIL WESTERLY TO SHELTON STREET
AND A NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN SANTA ANA BOULEVARD
AND FIFTH STREET WEST OF THE COUNTY JAIL IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA. CA 14
TRASH CONTRACT On the motion of Coun-
APPROVED CONTINGENT UPON cilman Brandt, seconded
RATIFICATION OF ESTABLISHED PRICES by Councilman Garthe,
carried 5:0 unanimously,
the refuse collection and disposal contract between the City
and Great Western Reclamation, was approved contingent upon
the ratification and the approval of the established prices.
City Manager Bruce Spragg summarized a report dated June 27,
1978 prepared by Director of Public Works John E. Stevens, by
stating that the contract for approval had been prepared during
eighteen months of negotiations. Mr. Spragg pointed out that
a key feature of the contract, unique to municipal refuse disposal
agreements, is that the rate of payment to the contractor is
calculated by a formula based on average rates paid for refuse
collection in 6 other major cities in Orange County, and subject
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to professional audit review retained by the City; that the
contract extends to June 30, 1983 with provision for yearly
renewal thereafter; that it is estimated the homeowner monthly
charge will be increased about 5% (from $2.38 to $2.50) and
the rate for weekly service for a 3 cubic yard bin would be be-
tween $26 - $28 per month; the present rate is $23 per month.
He added that rates have not yet been finalized under the
formula.
Verlyn Jensen, attorney representing the contractor, said that
the City and the contractor have been able to devise a formula
which will benefit the citizens and provide an empirical basis
to arrive at a fair rate; Donald Gilchrest, a member of the
Chamber of Commerce and employed by I.T.T. Cannon, advocated
that the Council rebid the contract to be sure that the best
terms and conditions are obtained for the City. A-76-42
NORTH SANTA ANA TRAFFIC STUDY
PROGRESS REPORT - FILED
STAFF DIRECTED
received and filed, and the Staff was
development of a systematic plan for
A report dated June 28,
1978 prepared by Joe E.
Foust, Traffic and Trans-
portation Engineer, was
directed to proceed with
increasing the capacity of
Main Street and Broadway, Fairview and Bristol Streets, through
minor improvements, as a means to reduce traffic in the residen-
tial neighborhoods.
Director of Public Works John Stevens stated that the report
provides the status of the progress of the joint effort between
Staff and a citizens' traffic study committee formed to seek a
mutually acceptable solution to the problem of intrusion of
through traffic in the residential areas of the City. The princi-
pal conclusion reached was that the arterial streets capacity
must be improved if commuter traffic is to be prevented through
the residential areas. CA 18.9
BRISTOL STREET TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT On the motion of Council-
PLAN - STATUS REPORT man Yamamoto, seconded by
FILED Councilman Brandt, carried
5:0 unanimously, a report
dated June 29, 1978 prepared by Tom Brohard, Traffic Engineering
Supervisor, was received and filed. Mr. Brohard reported that the
signal installation at Bristol and Willits and the restriping to
provide four travel lanes, a painted two-way left turn on Bristol
and to restrict traffic to right turns only at six locations was
completed in early December 1977; that subsequently on April 17,
1978 a petition had been received to remove the left turn prohibi-
tion at Bristol and Chestnut and the Council directed further
evaluation of the traffic management plan; that following a public
opinion survey, and consideration of the reduction of both acci-
dent experience and severity of accidents, Staff recommended the
maintenance of the Bristol Street Traffic Management Plan without
modification. CA 29.8
ORIENTAL COCKROACH INFESTATION Staff was instructed to
RESIDENTS COMPLAINT direct a letter to the
STAFF DIRECTED Orange County Vector
Control District to
seek assistance with an infestation of Oriental cockroaches
in South Central Santa Ana between Bristol and Main, First and
McFadden, on the unanimously carried 5:0 motion of Councilman
Bricken, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
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City Manager Bruce Spragg summarized a report dated June 30,
1978 prepared by Director of Public Works John Stevens; Mr. Spragg
said that Staff recommends that residents make every effort
possible to solve the problem before tax funds are allocated to
the project.
Speakers advocating City Staff assistance were:
Cathy Quick, 602 S. Garnsey, representing South Central
Neighbors
Frank Butler, 434 South Sycamore
Residents of the area said that they had been advised by Mr.
Gilbert Challet of the Orange County Vector Control District
that the Oriental cockroach tends to breed in dark damp places,
and that water meter boxes is one place where breeding occurs,
particularly in the cracked ones; they further stated that they
would like the City to replace all cracked water meter boxes in
their area and fill them with sand.
Individual Councilmen suggested that the City might include
information on cockroach extermination with water billings or
that the City provide sand at some location where residents
could pick up enough to fill the water meter boxes themselves.
CA 54
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On the motion of Council
STREET IMRPOVEMENT PROGRAM man Brandt, seconded by
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA - FILED Councilman Garthe, carried
4:1, with Councilman Yama-
moto dissenting, the report dated June 30, 1978 prepared by Direc-
tor of Public Works John Stevens which describes the improvements
to be made with $184,000 allocated for the South Central Area
was received and filed, Mr. Stevens reported that lists of
improvements requested by residents had been collected and
surveys will be conducted by the Staff to determine areas most
in need of repair in order to prioritize the work to be done;
that most of the work will be done by contract, and only emergency
sidewalk or curb work necessitated by tree removals will be per-
formed by City forces; and that following the completion of
environmental reviews and submittal to HUD for approval, the
work may be commenced during the 1978-79 fiscal year. CA 1~0~20
CA 29.4
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT After comments from the
TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT audience, on the motion
APPROVED WITH NOTICES of Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman
Brandt, carried 5:0, Council took the following action: Received
and filed petition for tree removals,, referred petition to Staff,
and approved removal of 281 street trees on five streets as
requested by residents and replacement of most of them. By the
same motion, Council approved the preparation of specifications
for contracting for removal of tree stumps and for the replace-
ment of curbs, gutters and other sidewalk deterioration on those
streets with Community Development Funds, and further directed
Staff to post notices on streets scheduled for the removal prior
to the removal date.
Speakers in favor of tree removals on Cedar Street, Third Street
and Franklin Street were:
Faith Bracamontes, 1605 West Third
Aurelia Reyes, 2054 South Cedar
Gilbert Griego, 310 South Franklin
CA 140.20
CA 52
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ORAL COMMUNICATION Sam Romero, 2034 South
LOGAN NEIGHBORHOOD REQUEST Spruce, representing the
FOR BUILDING MORATORIUM - REFERRED Logan Neighborhood, said
that this afternoon the
City had contracted for an Environmental Impact Report for the
Logan Neighborhood in response to neighborhood rezoning requests;
that on June 26, 1978 a building permit was issued for a truck
repair business at 1319 Logan Street, and construction has begun
on storage facilities at 1041 Logan for which the building
permit has not been issued. Mr. Romero contends that these
activities in the Logan Neighborhood appear to be contrary
to the intent of the Logan Task Force implementation plan for
residential zoning agreed to on January 23, 1973, and would
open the City to possible legal action.
Mr. Romero's request was referred to Staff for report and recom-
mendation at the August 7, 1978 Council meeting on the motion of
Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 5:0
unanimously. CA 78.6
ORAL COMMUNICATION
LEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE BY COUNCILMAN BRANDT
meeting in Seattle, at no cost to
Councilman Brandt announced
that he intends to attend
a National League of Cities
Transportation Committee
the City. CA 80
CA 148
ORAL COMMUNICATION City Manager Bruce Spragg
ZOO PROJECT OMITTED FROM BUDGET announced that printed
summaries of the original
and proposed budget had
been prepared for review; that in reducing and balancing the
capital budget, an oversight had been noted in that the Prentice
Park Zoo project for $222,225 had been omitted for capital funding
and should be added; that the funds could be taken from the
unfunded capital budget account~ the contingency or the revised
revenue estimates.
Councilman Bricken's motion seconded by Councilman Brandt to make
the suggested change, failed to carry on a 3:2 vote, with Coun-
cilmen Ward and Yamamoto dissenting. (Four affirmative votes are
required.) City Manager Spragg stated that the correction could
be approved at the time the budget is adopted, or could be made
at a later time. CA 52.3; CA 65B
LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT On the recommendation of
APPROVED City Attorney Keith Gow,
and on the motion of
Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried S:0 unanimously, the
City Attorney was authorized to contract with Cohen, Stokke,
& Davis to perform legal services pertaining to the matter of
Brown vs. Guy Peterson. CA 81
ADJOURNMENT
the meeting was adjourned by unanimous
At 10:02 P.M. and on the
motion of Councilman
Garthe, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto,
5:0 vote.
FLORB~E .
I MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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