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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-1968MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA May 6, 1968 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PoM~ inthe Council Chambers, 217 North Main Street with the following Councilmen present: Wade Herrin, James E. Carlson, Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, Thomas W. Thurman and Mayor Tom McNichael. Councilman Walter B~ooks was absent, but arrived later. Also present were City Manager Carl J. Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Planning Director Van Stevens, and Clerk of the Council Doris M. Brown. MINUTES Councilman Markel objected to the last paragraph under "First Street Construction, on Page 417 of the Minutes for the Regular ~eti-~ of April 15, 1968o Action was held over on approval until the evening meeting so that Councilman Markel could make the correction. At the evening session, on motion of Councilman Thurman, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1968, were approved with the exception of the last paragraph under "First Street Construction" on Page ~17. The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of April 26, 1968, were approved as submitted on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried. Councilman Brooks arrived at the meeting. POLICE CARS C~ $~ bids received for 6 Police Cars, bidder, McPeek Plymouth Center, On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, the City Council ordered filed report of Spec. 641-131; awarded contract to the low Inc.; and rejected all other bids. PROJECT S-52 C ~ %':% ~" On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project S-52, Sewers in Poinsettia, Adams, Cypress, and Grand; awarded contract at unit prices to the low bidder, De Leon Construction; and rejected all other bids. BUSINESS PROMOTION AREA C ~ % b~ The request of the Downtown Santa Ana Association to be heard regarding establish- ment of Parking and Business Promotion Area was continued to the meeting of May 20th at the request of the Association, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. CITY COUNCIL 427 May 6, 1968 BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the following: ~ Legal Advertising, 1968-69, opening 5/R8/68; ~ Construction of Bookshelves at Main Library, opening 5/28/68; ~ Video Equipment for Police Department, opening 5/R9/68; ~Bristol Trunk Sewer, opening 5/28/68. WAIVE READING The full reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the public agenda, was waived on motion of Councilman Eerrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried. O~D. NS-916 - A.A. 621 ORDINANCE NS-916 CHANGING DISTRICT SCHILDMETER CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENTAPPLICATION 621 FILED BY F. W. SCHILDME~ERA~D AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 6-5-9 (EEEIBIT AA 621 B) (west side of Grand, between Santa Clara and Fairhaven) was adopted on motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Hen'in. AYES: NOES: ABSE~£: Herrin, ~rooks, Carlson, Griset, Mar~el, Thurman, McNichael None None RES. 68-61 - FIRE TAX RE~OLUTION 68-61 AUTHORIZING PETITION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE C0~NTY REQUESTING EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY WITHIN '£a~ CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, PROM '£~m LEVY OF ANY ORANGE TAX TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL FiRE PROTECTION AND MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT, was adopted on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councll,~ Markel. AYER: NOF~: ABSENT: Eerrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None RES. 68-65 - TAt~ NAME CHANGE RESOLUTION 68-65 CHANGING THE NAME OF TAT.Bw$~ AVEI~UE WITHIN THE CITT OF SANTA ANA TO MACARTHUR BOULE~AI~ was adopted on motiom of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Carlson. AYES: Herrin, Brooks, NOES: None ABS~x£: None Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMlchael CITY COUNCIL 428 May 6, 1968 RES. 68-67 - QUITCLAIM DEED ~ ~% RESOLUTION 68-67 AUTHORIZING E[ECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM I,~K,, TO OWNERS OF RECOP~ WITH NO CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded ~by Councilman Markel. AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Gr~iset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael NOES: None ABSENT: None RE~. 68-68 - SIXTH STREET C~ ~* RESOLUTION 68-68 APPROVING MAP, VACATION DECLARING IBT~TION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET ~ FLOWER AND GAENSEY S~'£S, RESERVING EAS~'£S '£~HEIN FOR PUBLIC UTTTJlTIES, AND GIVING NOTICE OF HE~RING THEREON was adopted on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Thurman. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None RES. 68-69 - D~:~.S WITH CASH~P~'~ RESOLUTION 68-69 ACCEPTING D=~!"S ~OR WHICH TEE CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSID- ERATION (Nawkius, et al., Warren, Nlll, Collins, Martin & Whitaker) was adopted on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Carlson. AYES: NOES: Markel ABSENT: None RES. 68-70 - QUITCLAIm, FIRST ST. Herrin, B~ooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurm-n, McMichael RESOLUTION 68-70 ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM D~:,:,, FOR THE WIDENING OF FIRST STREET FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Atlantic Richfield Co.) was adopted on motion of Councilman Brooks, secomled by Councilman Carlson. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurmsn, McMlchael Markel None RES. 68-71- I,~.:,,S, NO CASH ~ RESOLUTION 68-71 ACCEPTING DW~)S FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Rohr Investment Co.., Home Land Co., Martin & Whitaker, G.L.A. Development Co., L & M Dunn, et al., L & M Dunn) was adopted on motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Brooks. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlaon, Griset, Markel, Thurman~ Markel None McMichael Councilman Griset disqualified hims,~lf on the next item of business and left the Chamber. CITY COUNCIL 429 May 6, 1968 RES. 68-72 - 17th ST. C~ANNE~-IZATION RESOLUTION 68-72 AUTHORIZING AND NO PA~KI~G C~A~ELIZATION OF 17th STRm~£ AT ILISH STRm~£ AND ALO~A STRmm~ FOR LEFT T~RN MOVEMENTS A~ PROHIbITInG PAREI~ I~ 18AID AREA was presented. John Moss requested limited parking om English Street to prevent all-~ay parkers from using all the space available to his business. It was moved by Counc~]msn Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks that the resolutic~ be adopted an~ the request be taken under advisement by the staff for report back at the next meeting. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABS~T: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Mar.kel, Thurman, McMlchael None Griset Councilman Griset returned to the Council table. ANIMAL S~J£m~ On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council approved revised agreement with the 0rauge County Health Department for animal shelter services. Council ~iscussed with staff the e~forcement of the Wild Animal Ordinance. Mayor McMichael c~ente~ a letter was to have been received complaining about it limiting the keeping of monkeys, hamsters, white mice, otc, which he felt was going too far. CO~JNITT CENTER LEASE 0n motion of Councilman Brooks,'secon~ed by Councilman Markel and carried, Council approved modification of lease with the County of Orange for additional space in the Comaunity Center Building at 110~ W. SIGN 0~DINANCE A letter ~rom L.I.S.A. making several suggestions for proposed revision of sign regulations~ was referred to the Planning Department on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Eerrin am~ carried. MAIN STREET SIGN~ A questlonby Councilman Markel about the size of upcoming street signs on Main at Edinge~ was referred to the staff for study on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried. COLORADO PROJECT LEGISLATION Acting on Metropolitan Water District Resolution supporting in principle H.R. 3300, current Colorado River ~asin ProOect legislatiou, it was moved by Councilman Griset secouded by Carlson and carried, that the Council go on record as being favorable to the M.W.D. action. CIT~ C0~NCIL ~30 TBA~;C--~Ou~0 Report of control devices removed or installed 4/3 - 4/30/68 was ordered filed On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Thurman and Carried. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGK LICENSE Council considered reports on applications for A.B.C. Licenses for the following: Boat House, 513 S. Main, New On Sale Beer; Escobar, 4526 Westminster, New On Sale Beer; FunJi Pit, 1630 S. Standard, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; Other Place, 2333 W. 1st, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; Corona, 602 E. 4th, New On Sale Beer; Lanai, 1704 W. 1st, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; New Yorker A-Go-Go, 601 N. Harbor, New On Sale Beer; Kono Hawaii Restaurant, 226 S. Harbor, On Sale General, Person Transfer; Stop 'N Go, 4410 W. 5th, Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person Transfer. It was moved by CounciLman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried that the report be ordered filed and a protest be filed on the application of the Lanai, 1704 W. 1st for person transfer of On Sale Beer License. VARIANCE A~D CONDITIONAL C~ ~'b Decisions made by the Planning Commission USE PERMIT or Zoning Administrator ware affirmed on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, for the following: VA 68-2~, WHIDDON - move 4 unit apartment building onto lot i~ the R 2 B District at 512 S. Cypress - APPROVED; VA 68-2~ SANDES - construct second dwelling unit on lot in R 1 District and waive required setback for 3 car garage at ll02 W. Pine - APPROVED; VA 68-25, LOVE - permit 2 dwellings on lot in R i District at 2339 N. Bush - APPROVED; ~ VA 68-26, ENLOE - permit 6 dwelling units o~ lot in R 2 District at 1735 W. Washington - APPROVED; VA 68-27, DAGOOD CONSTRUCTION CO. - construct office warehouse building on lot in A i District at 3020 N. Hesperian - APPROVED; VA 68-28, JOHNSON - construct room addition encroaching into required rear yard in R i District at 809 S. Golden West - APPROVED; VA 68-29, VIGIL- construct duplex in addition to existing single family dwelling in R i District at 1505 La Bonita - APPROVED; VA 68-S0, PACIFIC OUTDOOR ADV. CO. - construct off-premise advertising sign on lot in A i District at 3201 S. Bristol - APPROVED; VA 68-32, WHITENER - construct 80 unit apartment complex in C 2 District at 2120 E. First - APPROVED; CUP 68-6, PACIFIC EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN - construct i62 unit rest home for aged with infirmary and related facilities in R 1 District at 2040 N. Grand - APPROVED. PARCEL MAP 548 ~ ~ Filed by Pacific Investments creating three parcels on west side of Glassell, south of Fairhaven, was approved subject to conditions in report dated April 23, 1968, and alley waived, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. CITY COUNCIL 431 May 6, 1968 PARCEL MAP 549 Filed by Aldor Investment creating two parcels on northwest corner of Fairhaven and Glassell, was approved subject to conditionsJimreport dated April 29, 1968, and alley waived, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. FINAL MAP, TRACT 64S3 Eiled by Santiago Development Company, creating. 49 lots west of Main' and north of Sunflower, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agr&ement authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. SURPLUS BUILDINGS It wes moved,by CounciLman Brooks, seconded by Councilma~ Carlson that Council declare surplus and authorize demolition of buildings described in Report 7-68, regarding one-story commercial building at 101and 103 N. Main and 105 and 107 E. First; and Report 8-68 regarding service station building at 102 N. Broadway. On roll call vote: AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurm, D, McMichael NOES: Markel ABSENT: None BRISTOL STR~r ACCESS Council heard a report on request from (VAR. 1845 & 67-116) John A. Harvey, attorney for the Leonard Trust, that the City allow an additional point of access frem Bristol north, of Memory Lane. The report recommended widening of the southerly driveway for Joint use with adjoining property, w£th which Mr. Harvey concurred. After considerable discussion with Mr. Harvey and the Public Works Director about the traffic situation on Bristol and traffic patterns within development, it was the decision of Council, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Thurma~.to deny the request for additional driveway. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: A ESF~NT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel,.Thurman, ~McMlchael None None CIGAP~WI~E TAX L~GISLATION Council received and took no action on report reg~rding invitation of E1 Monte to Join in opposition to change in cigarette tax allocation, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks, and carried. FREEWAYS Council received report regarding Division of Highways request for information to update plans for freeways and expressways. It was moved by Councilman Grlset, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried that the report be referred to the Freeway C~mmittee for report back as early as possible and in any event in time to fill requirements of the Division of Highways. !~ CITY COUNCIL 432 May 6, 1968 CIVIC CENTER ~9~ ~ Center Comm~ ~sion present · Council discussed the Capital Improvement Program for the Civic Center with the City Manager and members of the Civic 0~ motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilm-~ Carlson, the City Co~u~cil approved the program with 56% to 4~% apportionment of development costs between County and City; authorized Civic CenterCommission to negotiate with and enter into agreement with architects, with an allocation of not more than $90,000 for architect/e~gineer services; smd expressed appreciation to the Civic Center Commission, and the staff as well, for the fine work in developing the program. O~ roll call vote: AYES: NOES: AB~E~T: Nerrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman, McMichael Markel None SALARIES q ~) ~, The Manager's report dated April 90, 1968, recommending increases for meritorious service, was approved on motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. TAX D~ED PROP~T~ ,~ ~% On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilmau Herrin and carried, Council approved a~d authorized agreement with County of Orange for purchase of a parcel of tax deeded real property along Standard Avenue (AP 11-251-~6 code ll-O03). TAX EX~m~ION LEGISLATION ~' On motion of Co,mucilman Thurman, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, the City Council concurred with the City Attorney's recommendation to oppose E.R. 162~1, which would eliminate the exemption for tax on local government officials' travel, and directed that a letter be sent to the proper legislators stating the Council's position. RECESS At ~:~0 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was reconvened with all Councilmen present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag~,the Invocation was delivered by the Reverend George Stookey of Pacific View Memorial Park. N(~gA~T BLVD. ALIGNMENT s.P.S.A. and Grand, S.P.S.A. ~31. the hearing was closed. ~ ~\~ Eearingwas opened on the establishment of specific street ali~ment for Northeast Boulevard between Santiago There being no response to the call for testimony, On motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Herrin, Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution designating alignment of Northeast CITY CO, NC IL May 6, 1968 ~oulevard between Santiago Street and Grand Avenue as shown in S.P.S.A. ~S1. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, ~arlson~ Griset, Markel, Thurm-n, McMichael None Nune A~.T.~T VACATION Hearing vas opened on the proposed BRISTOL TO SEGERSTROM abandonment of an alley running east from Bristol Street to Segerstrom, requested by George Argyros who was present. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing wes closed. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Carlson, RESOLUTION 68-63 0~DE~As~ THE VACATION OF AN AT.T,li~. ~ EAST ROM BRISTOL ST~ TO SE~EP~TROM Av~E AND RESERvinG Al SEWER EASEMENT T~IN wes adopted on roll call vote: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, GriSet, Markel, Thurma~, McMichael None None DEI~REAV~JE VACATION Hearing was opened on the proposed abandonment of excess right of way on Deers Avenue at the Santa Fe Railway right of way, requested by the Public Works Department. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing'was closed. On motion of Councilman Herrin, secomted by Councilman Griset, RESOLUTION 68-6~ O~IERI~GTHEVACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT 0FWAY ON DE~EA'v~mOE AT THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA, AND SANTA FERAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY wes adopted on roll call vote: AYES: NOES: A BS~v£: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McNlchael None None AT-T.~Y VACATION~ EAST OF I/ESTF~N Hearing was opened on the proposed abandonment of an alley east of Western, between 6th and 7th, requested by Archdiocese of Los Angeles represented by Father Ooni. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed. Om motion of Councilman Brooks~ seco~ed by Councilman Grisot, RESOLUTION 68-66 0~ERING THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY LYING EASTERLY OF WESTERN AVENUE, ~ SIXTH AND SEVmm','n STRm~ AND RESERVING THEREIN AN EASEMENT FOR PACIFIC TELE~HO~E COMPANY was adopted on roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSenT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael None None CITY C~NCIL 434 May 6, 1968 RETIREMENT C0~I'RACT {~ V.~\. The City Attorney reported his opinion that O~DINANCE N~-915 OF THE CITY C(YoT~IL OF T~E CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN AMEND~£ TO THE C0m'TaACT ~ THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF T~u~ CALIFOP~NIA STATE EMPLOYEES' BETIR~NT SYSTEM, adopted by less than two- thirds vote at the April 15th Council meeting, was not validly adopted, since the Code section involved is specific and states that approval of the contract shall be by ordinance approved by two-thirds of the members of the governing body. The Attorney further stated that he was of the opinion that if Council should reconsider, it should obtain a two-thirds vote for the first reading as well as adoption. It was moved by Co%uucilman B~ooks, seconded by Councilman Thurman and carried, to reconsider Ordinance NS-915 and have it placed on the agenda at the May 20th meet lng. SANTA ANA RO~M ~ Council discussed means of decoration of the Santa And Roc~ in the Anaheim Convention Center. : It was moved by Councilman B~ooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and;carried, that the Bowers Museum Board be requested to appoint a cnmmittee, perhaps with members from the Foundation, Torana Art League and Historical Society, to develop an appropriate decoration for the Santa Aha Room in the Anaheim: Convention Center, and that they consider an appropriate means of financing the decoration. STATE LEGISLATION Council considered League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated April 25, 1968, regarding proposed~ State legislation. On motion of Couacilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, the staff was instructed to write a letter to the appropriate State representatives, going on record that the Santa And City Council is in favor of S.B. 513 regarding Prevailing Wage Rates on Public Works projects, I LIBRARY BOARD C~ ~b The resignation of Lecil J; Slahack as a member of the Library Board w~s accepted with regret, and it was requested that he continue to serveuntil a successor, is named; also, it was directed that an expression of appreciation be prepared, on motion of Councilman Marke'l, seconded by Councilman Herrinand carried. On motion of Counc~]m-n Herrin, se~omded by Councilman Brooks, and carried, a letter of apPlicatiOn:for the Library Board submitted to the Clerk of the Couacil by Couacllman Brooks, was accepted. crrz cot~czL ~35 ~ 6, '1968 SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS O~ motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by COUnCilman Herrin and carried, the following Solicitation Applications were approved: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Poppy Sale, 5/24 and 5/25/68. Boy Scouts of America, ticket sale, 5/10 - 6/8/68. United Cerebral Palsy, soliciti~g funds, 5/11 - 5/18/68. Multiple Sclerosis Society, -~-,,-1 campaign,~ 5/12 ~ 6/16/68. CO~YNICATION LINE The request from McLean Motor Company for permission to place a communication line under Second Street between Bush and Spurgeon was approved subject to necessary permits and holding city harmless, on motion of Councilman Nerrin, seconded by Councilman Griset. roll call vote. AYES: Herrin, ~rooks, Carlson, Griset, Thurman, McMichael NOES: Markel ABS~': None On BILLLA~DS Noting that the building has been inspected by the Department of Building Safety and Housing and meets all requirements, the notice of change in ownership of Moon's Billiard Parlor at 220~ East Srd Street was o~iered filed on motion of Councilman Nerrin, secouded by Councilmam Griset and carried. VACATION LEAVE The communication from Dale Neinly, attorney representing the Firemen's Benevolent Association~ regarding advance vacation policy, Section 2252, Mumicipal Code, was presented. Dale Heinly spoke on behalf of the request to not require "paying back" vacation leave taken in advance. Council discussed the matter at length. RECESS At 9:05 P.M. a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 9:10 P.M. with all Councilmen present. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset, to uphold the position of the staff and deny the request to change the policy. O~ rollcall vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Marke!, Thurman, McMichael None None CITY COUNCIL 436 May 6, 1968 BUS FARE INCREASE ~ The notice from Santa Aha Transit Corp. of increase in adult fare from 25~ to 30~ with free transfer was ordered filed on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. ZONING ~ ~ Jerry Patterson~ attorney representi~g Dr. Vincent Mark, owner of pr~er~y at 3215 W. 15th Street, requested C$ancil co~sider some method of screening Junk yards i~ general, stating this is required for new Junk yards, but not for existing ones. Mayor McMichael suggested that Mr. Patterson keep in touch ~ith the Planning Department, as a similar problem had recently been refe~ed to the Planning staff. ADJO~ There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M., on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. Doris M. ~own Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL 437 May 6, 1968