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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-1981 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 16, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m. by Mayor Ward in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were Gordon Bricken, Daniel E. Griset, Robert W. Luxembourger, J. Ogden Markel, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor James E. Ward. Councilmembers-elect John Acosta and Patricia McGuigan were also present. City Manager A. J. Wilson, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy were also present. Councilman Alfred C. Serrato arrived at 2:04 p.m. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Councilman J. Ogden Markel. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED DISSENTING VOTES Items 3B, 4 and 17 were removed by Bricken; Items 12A & 19 by Yamamoto; and Items 15 & 18 by Markel. "NO" votes were registered by Ward on Items 5C & 12E. CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Luxembourger, to approve the staff recommendations on the following Con- sent Calendar items: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None BID CALLS Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on the following: SPEC 81-005 - Enhancements to Police Computer- assisted Dispatch System - Police Department. PROJECT 6153 - Stadium Lighting for Eddie West Field - Recreation & Parks. PROJECT 7139 - Deep Well Turbine Pump for Well No. 29 - Public Works. PROJECT 7269 - Construction of C-5-S Storm Drain in Rosita Street and Hazard Avenue from the C-5 Channel to Euclid Street - Public Works. PROJECT 9018 - Repair Telephone Duct Bank at City Hall - Public Works. CA 89 BID AWARDS Rejected all bids and declared that vehicles can be obtained at lower cost based on estimates prepared by City Manager; awarded contract under Los Angeles County con- tract specification No. 266-001, on the following: SPEC 80-039 - 2 replacement Fire Sedans - Fire Department; awarded to M. J. Sopp & Son Chevrolet, Huntington Park, in the amount of $17,352.39. SPEC 80-41(D) - One replacement Police Patrol Sedan - Police Department; awarded to M. J. Sopp & Son Chevrolet, Huntington Park, as one item of a total amount of $284,899.44. CA 89 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 78 MARCH 16, 1981 CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED - Continued ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Received and filed staff report on the following: FARINACCI, John J. & Praxeda, 321E. 17th - Person-to-person Transfer Type "41" On-sale Beer and Wine, Public Eating Place. CA 146 KIM, Wha Young & Chung Sook, 1701E. McFadden, Unit F - Original Type "41" On-sale Beer and Wine, Public Eating Place. PROTEST: Minor exception required - Planning. .CA 146.1 COUNTRY CUZZINS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, INC., 2130 S. Bristol - Original Type "41" On-sale Beer and Wine, Public Eating Place. (Previously licensed location). Ward registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 5C). CA 146 JIM, David K. & Elaine K., 1215 E. Warner - Person-to-person Transfer Type "41" On-sale Beer and Wine, Public Eating Place. ESCOBEDO, Anita, 805 S. Main Street - Person-to-person Transfer Type "42", On-sale Beer and Wine, Public Premises. CA 146 VARIANCES Approved and filed Negative Declarations and Findings of Fact on the following: NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 80-67 - Filed by S. M. Paulson to construct a building in the M2 zone with less than the required area of landscaped yard and with deficient parking at 1061 E. Fourth Street. Setback required: 20 feet Setback proposed: 12 feet Parking required: 18 spaces Parkin9 proposed: 17 spaces Staff Recommendation: Denial. DENIED. CA 13 NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 81-1 - Filed by Aaron Moyer to allow industrial use in the C2 District, waiving required parking, landscaping and rear yard setback at 3701 W. McFadden Avenue. Parking required: 298 spaces Parkin9 proposed: 249 spaces Staff Recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 81-2 - Filed by Dennis Meacham/Sparkletts Drinking Water Corp. to allow an office addition to an existing bottling and distribution plant with non-integrated parking, modifying previous variances, at 1522 N. Newhope Street in the C2 District. Staff Recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. CA 13 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP ditions in Planning Director's report: Approved and filed Negative Declaration on the following map; approved subject to con- NEGATIVE DECLARATION & TRACT MAP 11338 - Filed by Citadel-Gardza Co., creating 1 lot; proposed lot to be used for 18-unit residential condominium; generally located at 1018-1020 1/2 North Van Ness. CA 24 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 79 MARCH 16, 1981 CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued FINAL TRACT MAP Approved final map; accepted the dedications thereon; and the bonds in the amounts set; authorized execution of subdivision agreement by M~or and Clerk on the following: TRACT MAP 11032 - Between trench and Spurgeon Streets, north of Washington Street; i lot. CA 24 AGREEMENTS Approved the following agreements and authorized execution by the Ma.vor and Clerk: LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PARKING LOT - Between City and Steven J. and Paula B. Keiser, for lease agreement for parking lot at the north- west corner of Third and Birch Streets for a three-year period commencing March, 1981 through February, 1984; including proposed parking rate fees. A-81-14 OFFICE SPACE FOR DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; AND FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT - Between City and Steven J. Kaiser, for lease agreements for building at 410 W. 4th Street for a three-year period commencing April 1, 1981 through March 31, 1984 for Division of Employment Services and Police Department. A-81-15a A-81-15b STADI'UM RENTAL AGREEMENT - Between City and E1Bekal Temple for rental of the Eddie West Field-Santa Ana Stadium, May 16 and 17, 1981. A-81-16 REHABILITATION LOAN AGREEMENT - Between City and Mercury Savings and Loan, for residential rehabilitation loans. Ward registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 12E) A-81-17 LEGAL SERVICES FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - Between City and Goldstein, Freedman and Klepetar, for legal services with regard to labor negotiations for the length of the Memorandum of Understanding. A-81-18 UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS Referred to administration claims received from February 21, 1981 to March 6, 1981. CA 65.7b REPORT TO FILE Received and filed the following: PROCLAMATIONS CA 46 * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * CONTINUE ITEMS CONTINUE TO VARIOUS DATES Motion was made by Bricken, seconded by Yamamoto, to continue all items as noted below: Continued the following to April 6, 1981: ALTERNATE CAPITAL IMP. FUNDING (Council Referral No. 30-80) (Agenda Item 17A). CA 65a PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS (Council Referral No. 39-80) (Agenda Item 17B). CA 78 CA 87 Continued the following to April 6, 1981, per request from applicant. Planning Department concurred with continuation: PUBLIC HEARING ON REVOCATION OF EX 73-27 - EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING BEER BAR (COCO'S INN) (Agenda Item 17C). CA 13.2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 80 MARCH 16, 1981 Continued the following to April 20, 1981: COMMUNITY RESOURCES REEVALUATION (Council Referral No. 26-80) (Agenda Item 17D). CA 131 COORDINATION BETWEEN CITY AND SATELLITE SERVICE CENTERS (Council Referral No. 29-80) (Agenda Item 17E). CA 131.6 Continued the following to June 1, 1981: COMMUNITY FUNDING REQUESTS (PARADES) (Council Referral No. 44-80) (Agenda Item 17F). CA 45 YES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, WArd, Yamamoto None None SPEC 80-040 - 33 POLICE MOTION was made by Bricken, PATROL SEDANS - BIDS AWARDED seconded by Luxembourger, to reject all bids, declare that the vehicles can be obtained at lower cost based on the estimates prepared by the City Manager, and award contract under Los Angeles County Specifi- cation No. 266-001 on the following to M. J. Sopp & Son Chevrolet, Hunting- ton Park, as 33 items of a total amount of $284,899.44: SPEC 80-040 - 33 Police Patrol Sedans - Police Department. (A§enda Item 3B). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CHANGE ORDER - PROJECT 7254 CURB & SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED TO EVENING MEETING By unanimous informal consent the Council continued discussion of the following to later in the agenda pending additional data from the Public Works Director: PROJECT 7254 - Curb and Sidewalk Reconstruction, NHS Target Area - Change Order No. 1; increasing in amount of $31,949.75 (39.78%). (Agenda Item 4). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 89 AGREEMENT - INCREASE IN COMMUNITY Hal Thomas, Director of Orange DEVELOPMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION - County Environmental Coalition, CONTINUED TO EVENING MEETING addressed the Council, explaining how the Santa Ana Historic Trust would utilize the additional CDBG funds requested. Nick Oprian, 1018 W. 18th Street, spoke on behalf of his neighborhood, criticizing the use of his neighborhood by the Trust detracted from, rather than enhanced the area. Discussion ensued on preventing such an action from being repeated. MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Griset, to continue the following to the end of the afternoon meeting (subsequently continued to the evening session) to permit appropriate modifications to the proposed agreement: INCREASE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION - Between the City and the Environmental Coalition to amend the agreement to include architectural controls as specified, and to increase the Coalition's alloca- tion of Community Development Block Grant funds from $50,000 to $120,000. (Agenda Item 12A). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None A-81-13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 81 MARCH 16, 1981 COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY RECEIVED & FILED delete items as recommended: MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Yamamoto, to receive and file the following report and COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY (Agenda Item 15). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 80.2 APPEAL BY MR. GLEN A. LINTNER DENIAL OF POOL HALL PERMIT AT VIETNAMESE YOUTH CLUB - CLERK AUTHORIZED MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Bricken, to: 1) Authorize the Clerk of the Council to appoint a hearing officer and fix the time and place for hearing the appeal of Mr. Glen A. Lintner from the decision of the Police Chief regarding denial of pool hall permit at Vietnamese Youth Club, and notify parties of interest. 2) Authorize payment of said hearing officer. (Agenda Item 18). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 26.8 EXCEPTION FROM HIRING FREEZE ONE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED position on the following: MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Ward, to approve exception from hiring freeze and authorize filling the Salary Range 423 or higher: 1 Deputy City Attorney (Agenda Item 19). AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward Markel, Yamamoto None CA 50.1 ORD. NO. NS-1566 USE OF CITY EMBLEM 2ND READING - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Bricken, to place on second reading and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1566 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING SECTION 2-214 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE CITY EMBLEM ON SOUVENIRS AND DECORATIVE ITEMS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Ward Serrato, Yamamoto None CA 80.12 ORD. NO. NS-1569 - ESTABLISHING 180-DAY TIME LIMIT - ZONING ACTION; 2ND READING - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Ward, to place on second reading and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1569 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 1-19 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A 180-DAY PERIOD IN WHICH ANY ACTION ATTACKING A DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, PLANNING COMMISSION OR CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ZONING APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMMENCED. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 82 MARCH 16, 1981 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 78 ORD. NO. NS-1570 - AUTHORIZING FIRE AND REC & PARKS PERSONNEL TO ISSUE CITATIONS; 2ND READING ADOPTED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Luxembour9er, to place on second reading and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1570 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 1-18 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE SPECIFIED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO ISSUE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE. AYES: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato NOES: Markel, Ward, Yamamoto CA 64 ABSENT: None CA 52 ORD. NO. NS-1568 - ESTABLISHING MOTION was made by Bricken, AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - seconded by Ward, to refer the REFERRED TO CA following ordinance to the City Attorney for revision to include delegation of architectural control by the Council to the Architectural Review Board for specific discretionary projects: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1568 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING DIVISION 10 TO ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxenioourger, Ward, Yamamoto Markel, Serrato None CA 80.9 RES. NO. 81-32 - AMENDING RES. NO. 58-281 - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Ward, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 81-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLU- TION NO. 58-281 TO ESTABLISH AN ASSIGNMENT PAY DIFFERENTIAL FOR FIRE CAPTAIN INCUMBENTS TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED TO SERVE AS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR COM- MUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Ward Markel, Serrato, Yamamoto None CA 50.1 RES. NO. 81-35 ~ MAILING NOTICES TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 150 FT. OF PROPOSED ST. OR ALLEY VACATION - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Bricken, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 81-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUIRING THE MAILING OF NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FEET OF A PROPOSED STREET OR ALLEY VACATION. (Council Referral No. 81-2) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 14 RES. NO. 81-36 - INCLUSION OF RAMONA BUILDING IN SANTA ANA HISTORIC REGISTER - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Serrato, to adopt the following resolution: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 83 MARCH 16, 1981 RESOLUTION NO. 81-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNAT- ING THE RAMONA BUILDING AS HISTORICAL PROPERTY FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA'S REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxe~ourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None CA 85.1g RES. NO. 81-37 - APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Bricken, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 81-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None CA 82.1 RES. NO. 81-38 - DESIGNATION OF STATE ROUTE 22 AND 55 IN FEDERAL AID PRIMARY SYSTEM - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Bricken, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 81-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUEST- ING THAT STATE ROUTE 22 AND STATE ROUTE 55 BE DESIGNATED IN THE FEDERAL AID PRIMARY SYSTEM. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 29.13 RECESS except for Councilman Serrato. Council recessed at 3:33 p.m., and reconvened at 3:42 p.m. with the same members present SUPPORT CITY ATTORNEY REP. Following discussion of the letter AS REQUIRED AT HRC MEETINGS dated February 24, 1981, from RES. NO. 77-24 - REAFFIRMED Ernest Norton, Chairman, Human Relations Commission, requesting that a representative of the City Attorney's office be present at future meetings as specified in Resolution No. 77-24 establishing this Commission, MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Yamamoto, that support as required be provided from the City Attorney's Office to the Human Relations Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Ward, Yamamoto None Serrato CA 80.9 Serrato returned to the Council Chambers at 3:49 p.m. SUPPORT FOR REMOVAL OF COASTAL As requested in a letter dated COMMISSION AUTHORITY RE LOCAL February 23, 1981, from Jim HOUSING - REFERRED TO STAFF Armstrong, Mayor of the City of Torrance, MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Bricken, to refer to staff preparation of a resolution supporting removal of the Coastal Commission's authority to deal with local housing issues. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken,Griset, Luxem~ourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 80.25 GRAND AVENUE & WAKEHAM AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY RECEIVED & FILED MOTION was made by Yamamoto, seconded by Griset, to receive and file a letter dated March 3, 1981, from Robert H. Tomkinson, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 84 MARCH 16, 1981 Jr., Manager of the Employment Development Department, expressing disap- pointment in the delay of the installation of the raised median which would better control left turn traffic into Wakeham Avenue. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 18.11 PARKING REGULATIONS The Clerk brought to Council's WASHINGTON AVE. W. OF attention the letter from R. E. BRISTOL STREET - RECEIVED Baldridge received in the Clerk's & FILED - AUTHORIZED STAFF office on March 13, 1981, regard- ing parking restrictions on Wash- ington Avenue. MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Ward, to receive and file said letter, and authorize staff to change the No Stopping Any Time parking restriction to No Stopping between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Weekdays Only on the north side of Washington Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Bristol Street. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 18 TRAFFIC SIGNAL - WARNER & PULLMAN - CONTINUED TO APRIL 6, 1981 MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Griset, to continue the following to April 6, 1981: WARNER AND PULLMAN - TRAFFIC SIGNAL (Council Referral No. 81-9) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 18.3 PROJECT 7128 - WEED MOTION was made by Luxembourger, ABATEMENT - APP. ADJ. seconded by Serrato, to approve NO. 163 - APPROVED Appropriation Adjustment No, 163 transferring $42,000 from 51-511- Public Works Adm. & Engr. ($35,000) and 51-511-Public Works Adm. & Engr. ($7,000), to 11-541-Public Works Weed Control. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 11 PROJECT 7137 - REPAIR OF MOTION was made by Luxembourger, FIFTH ST. BRIDGE AT SANTA ANA - seconded by Bricken, to approve APP. ADJ. NO. 152 - APPROVED Appropriation Adjustment No. 152 transferring $41,260 from 167-350- Anticipated Federal Revenue to 167-551-Public Works Bridge Construction. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 78.3c SANTA ANA CULTURAL ARTS MOTION was made by Markel, POSITION PAPER - APPROVED seconded by Bricken, to approve the City Cultural Arts Position Paper for submission to the Orange County Arts Alliance to be incorporated into the development of the Orange County long-range cultural grov~ch plan. AYES: Bricken, Griset, Markel, Ward, Yamamoto j NOES: Luxembourger, Serrato ~ ~ ABSENT: None C~ SANTA ANA STADIUM ECONOMIC ANALYSIS & FUTURE POTENTIAL STUDY - RECEIVED & FILED BID CALL - AUTHORIZED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Ward, to: 1) Receive and file Stadium Economic Analysis and Future Potential Study; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 85 MARCH 16, 1981 2) Declare the Stadium Image Improvement Study completed; 3) Approve Phasing and Implementation Schedule, as outlined; and 4) Authorize long-term Stadium Concession Bid Call. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward Yamamoto None CA 52 APPEAL BY SAMUEL H. LASRY - CLASS II HIGH RISK DESIGNATION - 210-228 N. BROADWAY, 304-314 W. THIRD ST. - CLERK AUTHORIZED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Griset, to: 1) Authorize the Clerk of the Council to appoint a hearing officer and fix the time and place for hearing the appeal of Samuel H. Lasry from the decision of the Director of Building Safety regarding Class II High Risk Designation of property located at 210-228 N. Broadway, 304-314 W. Third St.; and 2) Authorize payment of said hearing officer. AYES: NOES: Markel ABSENT: None Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL AID FUNDS FOR BOOK ACQUI- SITION - AUTHORIZED CA 26.8 CA 78.3h MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Bricken, to authorize the Santa Ana Library to accept $4,765 in Federal aid funds for book acquisition. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 56 PROJECT 8153 - CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 4 & OFFICE FACILITY -APP. ADJ. NO. 153 APPROVED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Serrato, to approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 153 transferring $5,500 from 11-325- Operating to 51-329-Capital. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 89 STADIUM RENTAL FOR MOTION was made by Serrato, RICHARD HERNANDEZ BENEFIT - seconded by Bricken, to authorize SPECIAL RATE - AUTHORIZED the Director of Recreation and Parks to issue a permit to use Eddie West Field-Santa Ana Stadium at a flat rate of $745, for the date of April 5, 1981, to the officers of the Richard Hernandez Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward Yamamoto None CA 52 CLAIM OF ALBERT G. WEBBER At the request of the City CA AUTHORIZED Attorney, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Luxembourger, to authorize the City Attorney to enter a stipulated settlement in the case of Albert G. Webber V. City of Santa Ana, WCAB #80VN094112:11 in the amount of $8,557.50. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxenl>ourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None CA 65.7b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 86 MARCH 16, 1981 CLAIM OF PEDRO PINON At the request of the City Attorney, CA AUTHORIZED MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Yamamoto, to authorize the City Attorney to take all necessary actions against Pedro Pinon for recovery of damages to a police motorcycle and workers compensation benefits resulting from a traffic accident on 6/20/80. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None CA 65.7b CITY CLERK COMPENSATION RES. NO. 81-41 - ADOPTED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Serrato, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 81-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE COM- PENSATION FOR THE OFFICE OF CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AYES: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward NOES: Markel, Yamamoto ABSENT: None CA 50 ORAL COMMUNICATION - WARD As requested in a letter ASSEMBLY BILL 112 dated March 10, 1981, received OPPOSITION SUPPORTED from W. R. Holcomb, Mayor of the City of San Bernardino, MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Bricken, to support opposition to Assembly Bill 112 (Lockyer), which would require Charter Cities to submit their projects and financing plans for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to a State Advisory Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 57 ORAL COMMUNICATION - LUXEMBOURGER Luxembourger recommended that the COMMENDATION OF STAFF ON ELECTION staff be commended on their fine PERFORMANCE - CLERK'S LETTER performance of duties in the City/ RECEIVED & FILED School election held March 3, 1981, as contained in the letter prepared by the Clerk of the Council, dated March 9, 1981. MOTION was made by Luxem- bourger, seconded by Ward, to receive and file said letter. AYES: Bricken, Griset, NOES: None ABSENT: None Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto CA 73 ORAL COMMUNICATION - WARD MOTION was made by Bricken, REALLOCATION OF ORANGE COUNTY seconded by Ward, to refer CDBG FUNDS - REFERRED TO STAFF to staff to develop a program and application that will be immediately available for implementation, so that application may be made early for declined Orange County CDBG funds, with said program and application to be submitted to Council for approval within 60 days. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset~ Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 140.20 ORAL COMMUNICATION - WARD SCAG VOTING DELEGATE SERRATO APPOINTED MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Yamamoto, to appoint Councilmember Serrato as voting delegate to the SCAG General Assembly. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 141 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 87 MARCH 16, 1981 ORAL COMMUNICATION - CITY MGR. CODE VIOLATIONS - MCKAY IND. had been referred to the City Attorney. City Manager informed the Council that code violations by McKay Industries located at 1606 S. Main CA 10 ORAL COMMUNICATION Jules Kerker, 15681 Primrose JULES KERKER Lane, Westminster, CA 92683, addressed Council, and suggested that Oral Communications take place at the beginning of the afternoon Coun- cil meetings instead of at the end, expressed concern about designation of handicapped parking spaces, and also suggested that elimination of smoking in public areas would result in greater productivity, which would be a savings to the taxpayers. CA 18.7 CITY OF SANTA ANA V. CITY OF ORANGE - CASE NO. 34-83-00 - TABLED UNTIL AFTER EXEC. SESSION The City Manager reviewed the events which had transpired relative to the Continental Center Project. The following persons spoke in opposition to the Continental Center Project: Joanne Lechner, 2337 N. Santiago Ave. Ray Warren, 2545 Valencia St. Linda Maxey, 2417 N. Valencia Mickey Madden, 2319 N. Rosewood Mayrene Durham, 701E.2Oth St. Mary Fuller, Santiago St. Cathleen Hutton, 2522 N. Poinsettia Howard Sorley, 906 E. Buffalo Joanne Lechner requested that the item be continued to the next meeting. MOTION was made by Yamamoto, seconded by Ward, to deny the proposed settle- ment agreement between the Cities of Orange, Santa Ana and Reliance Develop- ment dated 3/10/81. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Ward, to table the matter until after an Executive Session following the dinner recess at 7:30 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 139.1 DINNER RECESS At 5:40 p.m. Council recessed to dinner with the Planning Commission at Saddleback Inn, 1660 East First Street, Santa Ana. The meeting was reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m., with the same me~ers present. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Councilman Markel. PROCLAMATION "SPECIAL OLYMPICS WEEK" Recreation Leader, City of Santa Ana. and thanked Council for its support. Councilman Bricken presented a proclamation declaring the week of March 16-20, 1981, as Special Olympics Week to Joyce Lawson, Ms. Lawson expressed her appreciation SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Councilman Bricken presented Cer- SPECIAL OLYMPICS tificates of Appreciation to Joyce Lawson to be presented to 1981 Special Olympics Parade Committee members. Madellne Evans, Area Coordinator of the Orange County Special Olympics, presented a Special Olympics Plaque to the City, and extended her sincere appreciation to the Council for its dedication to the Special Olypmics Program. Joyce Lawson presented a Celebrity Book of Stars to the City endorsing the Special Olympics and expressed thanks to Council for its interest, help, and most of all, love for the mentally retarded of Orange County. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 88 MARCH 16, 1981 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Councilman Markel presented a City Seal Tile Plaque to Richard C. Grace for his years of service as a member of the City's Personnel Board from 7/1/72 to 6/30/81. Mr. Grace thanked Council and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City in this capacity. The City Manager presented service awards to seven City employees for twenty and twenty-five years of service to the City of Santa Ana. The Mayor introduced Councilmembers-elect John Acosta and Patricia McGuigan to the audience. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:46 p.m. Council recessed to Executive Session and reconvened at 8:30 p.m., with all members present. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT By way of action out of Executive CITY OF SA V. CITY OF ORANGE Session, MOTION was made by Griset, CONTINUED TO 3-21-81 seconded by Ward, to continue the proposed settlement agreement be- tween City of Santa Ana, City of Orange, and Reliance Development, Inc. of Orange (formerly Continental Cities, Inc.) - Case #34-83-00 to 8:00 a.m., March 21, 1981. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 139.1 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was CABLE TV FRANCHISE the time and place for the public CONTINUED TO 4-6-81 hearing on the cable TV franchise relative to establishing order of priority among Council-selected firm(s) and authorizing City Manager to begin negotiations with Council-selected firm(s) according to priority list. The Assistant City Manager presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported written communications from the City Manager recommending that Council hold the public hearing as scheduled, but continue final action until April 6 to permit assembly of data requested by Council on March 16 and a communication from Bowers Museum Foundation dated March 10 in support of Teleprompter of Santa Ana, Inc. Morton Fink, representing the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, reinforced the Chamber's commitment to the cable evaluation process and urged the Council not to hurry with the final decision. The following people spoke in favor of cable television or in support of an individual firm (as indicated): Tom Gallagher Gary Key Stanford D. Zlatnick Sal Calderon Ed Fran¢o Don K. Porter Virginia M. Trela Jesus O. Estrada 7751 Cypress Avenue 4030 Birch Street 2500 S. Salta Street LULAC 207 N. Broadway Avenue 1470 Jamboree Road 550 Parkcenter Drive 1407 W. 7th Street CA Cablesystems Teleprompter CA Cablesystems Teleprompter CA Cablesystems Teleprompter Councilman Serrato requested clarification of several inconsistencies in the cable consultant's report, which was to be provided by the City Manager prior to the next Council meeting. MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Luxembourger, to continue the public hearing to April 6, 1981, pending reports from the City Manager and Chamber of Commerce. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 89 MARCH 16, 1981 Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxe~ourger, Markel Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None CA 130.4 The Council recessed at 9:41 p.m., and reconvened at 9:56 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. AGENDA ORDER - PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor announced that this was APPEAL #431; VA 80-70; the time and place for the public 3317-3401W. 5TH ST. hearing of Appeal No. 431, Variance CA INSTRUCTED Application No. 80-70, filed by Phil Rocco, appealing the Planning Commission's decision to deny a variance to allow automobile salvage and re- cycling at 3317-3401 West Fifth Street. The Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported there were no written communications. The following people spoke in favor of the appeal: Dean Evans, 616 E. 17th Street Dale H. Heinly, 838 N. Van Ness Street Dean Evans al so presented a petition, containing 102 signatures, in favor of the appeal. The following people spoke against the appeal: Ruby Epps, 626 N. Jackson Street Samuel Romero, 2034 S. Spruce Street Martha Ramirez, 3301W. 5th Street Martha Ramirez also presented a petition, containing 209 signatures, against the appeal. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Yamamoto, to approve and file the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying Appeal No. 431, denying VA 80-70, and affirming the decision of the Planning Commission. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Griset, Lu×embourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Bricken, Markel None CA 13.3 The Council recessed at 10:52 p.m., and reconvened at 10:58 p.m., with all Coun¢ilmembers present. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED USE HEARING: GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - APPROVED 1981. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing for use of General Revenue Sharing funds in the total amount of $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1980- The City Manager presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported there were no written communications. There were no speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Yamamoto, to approve the list of proposed projects as outlined; and set public hearing for final determination on April 6, 1981. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 90 MARCH 16, 1981 Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 65. b AGENDA ORDER COP PROGRAM Arla Crandall, President of the REQUEST FOR FUNDS; Community-Oriented Policing APP ADJ 135 - APPROVED Program and Mr. Emil Ketelsen, Chairman, Area B, addressed Council, reviewing the group's request for $6,000 to purchase Neighborhood Watch Signs for installation on certain city blocks. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Yamamoto, to approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 135 transferring $6,000 from 401-116- Revenue Sharing Project 8154 to 401-116-Revenue Sharing Project 8386, on the condition that the design be approved by staff prior to installation. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Yamamoto Ward None CA 47 PUBLIC HEARING - EX 80-50 The Mayor announced that this was 3950 S. MAIN ST the time and place for the public CA INSTRUCTED hearing of Minor Exception No. 80-50 to allow on-sale beer and wine (Type 41 License) in an existing convenience market (Hoagy's Corner) at 3950 South Main Street. The Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported there were no written communications. There were no speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Luxembourger, to approve and file the Notice of Exemption and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving EX 80-50, affirming the Zoning Administrator's decision, FAILED on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Luxembourger Bricken, Griset, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Yamamoto, to approve and file the Notice of Exemption and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying EX 80-50, overruling the Zoning Administrator's decision. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Luxembourger, Markel None CA 13.2 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL #434; VA 80-68 1411S. FAIRVIEW CA INSTRUCTED S. Fairview Street. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing of Appeal No. 434 of Variance Application No. 80-68 for an expansion of a carwash at 1411 The Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported a written communication from Russell Cray, owner of RVC Carwash, reviewing the reasons for the appeal. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 91 MARCH 16, 1981 Russell Cray spoke in favor of the appeal. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Serrato, to approve and file the Negative Declaration and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Appeal No. 434, granting VA 80-68 without the conditions as set forth by Planning Commission. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward Yamamoto None CA 13.3 PUBLIC HEARING STREET WIDENING - The Mayor announced that this was NE CORNER OF SYCAMORE & EDINGER the time and place for the public RES. NO. 81-39 ADOPTED hearing of the public interest and necessity to acquire by condemnation the real property located at the northeast corner of Sycamore and Edinger for street widening purposes. The Public Works Director presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported there were no written communications. There were no speakers on the matter. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Luxembourger, to find that the public interest and necessity require the proposed project; that the project is planned and located in a manner that will be most compat- ible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; and that the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Bricken, seconded by Yamamoto, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 81-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISI- TION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SYCAMORE AND EDINGER, SANTA ANA, FOR STREET WIDENING PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING CONDEMNATION THEREOF. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Lu×embourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 29.8 PUBLIC HEARING COMMUTER STATION ~ The Ma~vor announced that this was 1002 E. SANTA ANA BLVD. the time and place for the public RES. NO. 81-40 ADOPTED hearing of the public interest and necessity to acquire by condemnation the real property located at 1002 E. Santa Ana Blvd., for Santa Ana Intercity Commuter Station Site. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 92 MARCH 16, 1981 The Public Works Director presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported there no written communications. Richard L. Reimer, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Hayes, spoke against the condemnation. There were no other speakers on the matter. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Luxembourger, to find that the public interest and necessity require the proposed project; that the project is planned and located in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; and that the property sought to be aquired is necessary for the project. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto Markel None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Bricken, to adopt the following resol ut ion: RESOLUTION NO. 81-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISI- TION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 1002 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD, SANTA ANA, FOR INTERCITY COMMUTER STATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CONDEM- NATION THEREOF. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 82.12A PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL #433 The Mayor announced that this was EX 80-59; 3801S. BRISTOL ST. the time and place for the public CA INSTRUCTED hearing of Appeal No. 433, filed by Lou Bacca Chevron Service, appealing the Zoning Administrator's decision to deny a minor exception to allow off-sale beer and wine in an existing convenience market within a ser- vice station (Chevron) in a shopping center, located at 3801S. Bristol Street. The Senior Planner presented the staff report and recommended that the appeal be granted subject to physical limitation. The Clerk of the Council reported there were no written communications. Lou Bacca, owner of Chevron Service Station, spoke in favor of the appeal. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Luxembourger, to approve and file the Notice of Exemption and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Appeal No. 433, approving EX 80-59 (with restrictions against increasing liquor storage capacity beyond the area illustrated as contained in Exhibit A), and overruling the decision of the of the Zoning Administrator. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None CA 13.5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 93 MARCH 16, 1981 SPANISH TRANSLATION SERVICES Following consideration of a FEE AMENDMENT - CONTINUED TO letter dated March 12, 1981, from 4-6-81 Analia S. Riggle, Spanish inter- preter for the City of Santa Ana, requesting a continuance of her request for increase in fees, MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Ward, to continue the matter to April 6, 1981. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None A-79-62 SANO REQUEST FOR USE OF SA BOWL Ruby Gonzales, Vice President of the & WAIVER OF FEES ON 5-2-81 - Santa Ana Neighborhood Organizations, REFERRED TO STAFF and Mike Cunningham, Recording Sec- retary, addressed Council outlining their request for the use of the Santa Ana Bowl on May 2, 1981, for a Cinco De Mayo Cultural Celebration. They also requested that fees for the use of the stadium be waived. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Yamamoto, seconded by Bricken, to refer the matter to staff for negotiation of an acceptable fee arrangement. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 45.1 CHANGE ORDER - PROJECT 7254 APPROVED - CHANGE'ORDER POLICY - SET more than 5% over the original to implementation: MOTION was made by Bricken, seconded by Ward, to approve the following and to require that all change orders increasing by bid come before the Council for approval prior PROJECT 7254 - Curb and Sidewalk Reconstruction, NHS Target Area - Change Order No. 1; increasing in the amount of $31,949.75 (39.78%). Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None The City Manager stated that a policy concerning change orders would be provided for Council's endorsement at the next Council meeting. CA 89 CDBG ALLOCATION TO MOTION was made by Bricken, ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION seconded by Luxembourger, to AGREEMENT - APPROVED approve revised amendments, approve the following agree- ment and authorize its execution by Mayor and Clerk: INCREASE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION - Between the City and the Environmental Coalition to amend the agreement to include architectural controls as specified, and to increase the Coalition's alloca- tion of Community Development Block Grant funds from $50,000 to $120,000. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None A-81-13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 94 MARCH 16, 1981 SANO REQUEST FOR USE OF SA BOWL On recommendation by the City & WAIVER OF FEES ON 5-2-81 - Manager, MOTION was made by DIR OF REC & PARKS AUTHORIZED Yamamoto, seconded by Bricken, to authorize the Director of Recrea- tion and Parks to issue a permit at a flat rate of $745.00 for the Cinco De Ma~vo Cultural Celebration on May 2, 1981. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, Serrato, Ward, Yamamoto None None CA 52 ADJOURNMENT At 12:36 a.m.,by unanimous informal consent, the meeting was adjourned to Saturday, March 21, 1981, at 8:00 a.m., for continued discussion of the proposed settlement of City of Santa Ana V. City of Orange. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 95 MARCH 16, 1981