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April 13 , 1978
MEMO TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK FOR SCA
SERVICES
Enclosed for your information is a progress report from our Police
Department dated April 11 concerning the background investigation
of SCA Services requested by City Council .
With reference to the comment regarding the police staff still
awaiting a list of consultants, lobbyists and other representa-
tives of Great Western, I believe Council was previously advised
shortly after I was several weeks ago by the negotiating repre-
sentatives for Great Western, that Mr . Verlyn Jensen was the only
representative for their organization at the present time . In
addition, with reference to the Securities Act investigation, I
believe that this may be in reference to the previous articles
which appeared in the Wall Street Journal regarding the financial
controversies involving SCA headquarters . In any event, the
police staff are completing their investigation, and a copy of
their final report will be made available to you as soon as it is
received .
Respectfully,
Aor
ruce C. • 7a,gi
City Mana• -r
ms
Enclosure
cc: Police Chief
Director of Public Works
Finance Director
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To: Chief Raymond C. Davis sj` Date: April 11 , 1978
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from: Ofr. J. McDermott
Subject: SCA SERVICES - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
DETAILS
The background investigation of SCA Services , Great Western
Reclamation and their officers and directors is still in progress.
We have obtained the names of officers and directors of SCA and
Great Western Reclamation from Mr. Chester Jackson, who is the
financial director for SCA Services ' Santa Ana office.
On March 23rd we finally obtained the appropriate information on
the individuals to allow us to conduct our investigation.
At this time we are still waiting for Great Western Reclamation
to furnish us a list of their consultants , lobbyist and other
representatives.
Attached is a list of officers and directors for both organizations .
It should be noted that as of this time we have found no evidence
or indication of any link with organized crime to SCA Services ,
Great Western Reclamation or their management personnel.
SCA Services are presently under investigation by the Securities
and Exchange Commission, 500 North Capitol Street, Washington D.C.
20549.
The investigation involves violation of Section 17 (a) of the
Securities Act of 1933 ("Securities Act") (15 U.S .C. 77g (a) ) and
Section 10 (b) , 13 (a) and 14 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Exchange Act") (15 U.S.C. 78j (b) , 78m (a) and 78n (a) ) and
Rules lOb-5, 12b-20 , 13a-1, 13a-13 and 14a-9 (17 C.F.R. 240. 10b-5 ,
240 .12b-20 , 240. 13a-1, 240. 13a-13 and 240. 14a-9) promulgated there-
under. (misuse of four million dollars)
They list as the defendants SCA Services , Inc. , Christopher P.
Recklitis , Berton Steir, Carlton Hotel Corporation, Nicholas V.
Liakas , Anthony Bentrovato a/k/a/ Anthony Bentro, Lad Landfill,
Inc. , and Stanton L. Kurzman. The allegations covered the time
period of January, 1972 to August, 1975.
W- ' 1 keep you advised as additional information is obtained.
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Ofr, J. McDermott
Intelligence
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SCA SERVICES , INC.
Directors : Paul P. Brountas
Dick F. Chase , Sr.
Dr. James A. Fay
Ralph F. Lewis
Charles R. Longsworth
Harold T. Miller
James J. Needham
Thomas C. Viola
Officers : Thomas C. Viola, President
Gerald J. Flannelly, Executive Vice President
Steven F. Feinstein, Vice President
Dick F. Chase, Sr. ,Vice President
Steven F. Feinstein, Secretary
Benjamin F. Menfi, Treasurer
Peter P. Casey, Controller
GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION, INC.
Directors : Thomas C. Viola
Gerald J. Flannelly
Officers : Dick F. Chase, Sr. , Vice President
Gerald J. Flannelly, Vice President
Benjamin F. Menfi, Vice President
Steven F. Feinstein, Vice President
Steven F. Feinstein, Asst. Secretary
Gerald J. Flannelly, Asst. Treasurer
Benjamin F. Menfi, Asst. Treasurer
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To: The Honorable John Garthe , . poll, Date October 21 ,._1976_
Mayor x,
From: Michael J . Karger , DepUtj' Cit
Attorney CA-- IL, I
subje*, IMPACT OF AB 1938 ON OUR REFUSE_COLLECTION CONTRACT
On January 1 , 1977 , Assembly Bill 1938 will become operative .
This bill adds a chapter to the California Health and Safety Code re-
lating to solid waste enterprises . It is a poorly drafted piece of
legislation , in that it seems the Legislature desires to mandate a
five year phase out of existing garbage service before a city can pro-
vide alternative service, but the bill never comes out and says just
that . Instead , it states in relevant part , "that if the solid waste
enterprise has an exclusive franchise or contract then the solid waste
enterprise shall continue to provide such services and shall be limited
to the unexpired term of a contract or franchise or five years , which-
ever is less . " The City ' s present contract with Great Western Reclama-
tion expires within five years , and therefore the bill would seem to
have no impact on our contract with them . However , certain language
in the bill could be construed to mean that a city cannot contract for
solid waste enterprises for a period of more than five years at a time .
It does not seem however , that this is what the Legislature intended,
and such construction would be of doubtful validity .
As stated above , it seems that the Legislature intended to
provide a five year phase out for existing garbage services , should a
city wish to provide alternative service . Reading between the lines ,
the bill is designed to protect solid waste enterprises should a city
desire , in the middle of a contract, to provide its own refuse collec-
tion services . Until such time as Santa Ana desires to take such action ,
this bill would have no impact on our refuse collection contract .
A copy of the bill is attached for your information and perusal .
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MICHAEL 3 , .K.A ,GER
r� , Deputy Cilj ,/ttorney
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KEITH L . GOW
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City Attorney
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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HOWELL
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JAMES E. ON CLIFFORD E, FRIEDER
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Mr. Bruce Sprague
City Manager
City of Santa Ana I
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
RE: Great Western Reclamation, Inc. - Expenses and Gifts to
City'• Council Members
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Bruce :
Following a discussion with yourself of several weeks ago, as well
as a subsequent conversation with 'Keith 'Gow, City Attorney, I have
• been considering how we might seek to resolve the continuing prob-
lem of the "alleged disqualification" of certain members of the
City Council by reason of expenses incurred for members of the City
Council on behalf of Great Western Reclamation, Inc. I had not
reached a conclusion as to how to handle this matter when I had
occasion to discuss this subject by telephone with Councilman Ortiz
last week.
As a result of that conversation, it was apparent to me that Council-
man Ortiz is deeply concerned that there be something in writing
from the company or its representatives confirming his belief that
- he has not improperly received any gifts from Great Western Reclama-
. tion, Inc.
I have undertaken to examine the expense vouchers of Great Western
• Reclamation, Inc. concerning all the members of the City Council for
the past twelve (12) months. I am unable to find any records indicat-
ing that Great Western Reclamation, Inc. paid or reimbursed any ex-
penses for or on behalf of the Councilmen in the past twelve (12)
months that cumulatively exceed Seventy Dollars ($70 . 00) for any in-
dividual Council Member. My examination of the records clearly in-
dicates ' that Councilman Ortiz has not been involved with Great
Western Reclamation, Inc. for any lunches or other gratuities in the
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RUTAN & TUCKER
Mr. Bruce Sprague
City Manager
City of Santa Ana
June 7 , 1976
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past twelve (12) months which would disqualify him and, in fact,
only totals $36 . 08.
Trusting that this will be of some assistance, I remain,
Respect y yours,
RUTAN . ,UCKER
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H. Rodger Howell
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1800 SO. GRAND • SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92705 • (7141 558-7761
August 11, 1975
Mr. Bruce Spragg
City Manager
City of Santa Ana,
California
Dear Mr. Spragg:
In accordance with Paragraph 4 of Supplement to Agreement
dated December 10, 1973 between the City of Santa Ana and
Great Western Reclamation, Inco providing for notification
of changes in management, I submit this letter as such
notification.
Effective August 7, 1975, Tilghman A. Taylor has resigned
in his capacity from Great Western Reclamation, Inc.
very truly yours,
T. K. Blackman,
Secretary
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