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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-1968MINUTES O17 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF :THE CITY OF SANTA ANA~ CALIFORNIA December 2, 1968 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P, Mo in the CouncilChambers~,217 North Main Street with the following Councilmen present: Wade He~rin, Walter Brooks, James E~ Carlson, Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, md Mayor Tom McMichael Councilman Thomas W. Thurman was absent. Also present were City Manager Carl J i Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Van Stevens and Cierk of the Council Doris M; Brown MINUTES On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1968, were approved as submitted, SPEC. 654-13 ~8~R On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec 654-13, seven high band mobile radios for Public Works (held over from 11/18); awarded contract to the low bidder, Orange County Radiotelephone Service, Inc,; and rejected all other bids. SPEC 654-14 a~ ~ On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilrn~. Herrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 654-14, nine low band mobile radios for Police units (held over from 11/18); awarded contract to the low bidder, Radio Corporation of America; and rejected all other bids SPEC. 641-145 aR ~ On motion of Councilman Brooks~ seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 641-145, 17 cars for Police Department; awarded contract to the low bidder, Monte E. Peters Chrysler Plymouth; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 641-144 c~ ~ On motion of CouncilmanHerrin, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for five 4-door sedans; awarded contract to the low bidder, McPeek Plymouth Center, Inc.; and rejected all other bids. CITY' COUNCIL 67 December 2, 1968 SPEC. 641-141 On motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 641-141, one 4-door station wagon for Fire Department; awarded contract to the low bidder, Monte E. Peters Chrysler Plymouth; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 841-147 On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for one motorcycle, Harley Davidson Duo Glide; awarded contract to :the :.low bidder, Harley Davidson Motors; and rejected all other bids. ~ SPEC. 831-117 On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded [! by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council awarded contract for Spec. 631-117, 12 code voice fire alarm boxes and control cabinet equipment, to Herman Oliver, Inc., the only bidder. PROJECT 6002 On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project 3002, installation of ball diamond lighting at E1 Salvador Park; awarded contract to the low bidder, McBride Electrical Service, Inc.; and rejected all other bids. PROJECT 1318 On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded PROJECT 2014 by Councilman Griset and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project 1318, construction of Seventeenth Street (widening) from Baker to Olive and Project 2014, Lincoln Avenue intersection with Seventeenth Street, awarded contract at unit prices to the low bidder, Sully Miller Contracting Company; and rejected all other bids. BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the following: PORTOLA PARK - Installation of single tennis court. Opening 1 / 14/69. ¢%5a~ SPEC. 641-149 - 97 Parking Meters, opening 12/17/68. c,~~SPEC. 641-148 - One Air Compressor, opening 12/17/68. READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the public agenda, was waived, on seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously motion of Councilman Herrin, carried. CITY COUNCIL 68 December 2, 1968 ORD. NS-939 e~8 e~ ORDINANCE NS-939 REPEALING AND UNIFORM FIRE CODE RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A UNIFORM FIRE CODE was adopted, on motion of Cbuncilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, McMichael None Thurman ORD. NS-944 C~ ~ o ORDINANCE NS-944 AMENDING ARTICLE YARD REQUIREMENTS IX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 99,45 of PART 4, CHAPTER 9. THEREOF PERTAINING TO YARD REQUIREMENTS was adopted, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, McMichael None Thurman ORD. NS-947 -A.A. 634 c~v ORDINANCE NS-947 CHANGING DISTRICT RIGHTER CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 634 FILED BY R. V. RIGHTER AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 32-4-9 (EXHIBIT AA 634 B) (west side of Tustin between Fairhaven and the Garden Grove Freeway) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Herrin. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, McMichael Markel Thurman ORD. NS-952 ~ 4~ ORDINANCE NS-952 AMENDING CORRECTING ERROR IN NS-941 ORDINANCE NS-941 TO CORRECT ERRORS CONTAINED THEREIN (Callens zone change - A.A. 631) was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried. AGENDA ORDER It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried, to take Agenda Item 66 (Ordinance NS-948 regarding amendment to Retirement Contract) out of order and consider at this time since two Council mernbers v~outd n0t be present at the evening meeting, and the ordinance requires a twa-thirds vote for adoption. CITY COUNC IL 69 December 2, 1968 ORD. NS-948 ORDINANCE NS-948 OF THE CITY RETIREMENT CONTRACT COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, McMichael Herrin Thurman Mayor McMichael expressed opposition to the ordinance but stated his affirmative vote was cast to carry out the previously expressed desire of two-thirds of the Council and to prevent delay for a full Council present. RES. 68-168 RESOLUTION 68-168 SEEKING ROUTE ORANGE FREEWAY PLAN STUDIES FOR ORANGE FREE- WAY was adopted, on motion of Council- man Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, McMicbael None Thurman RES. 68-179 · RESOLUTION 68-179 ACCEPTING A DEED - NO CASH DEED FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Carter Co. Contractors and Developers) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, McMichael None Thurman RES. 68-180 -DEED WITH CASH RESOLUTION 68-180 ACCEPTING FIRST STREET A DEED FOR THE WIDENING OF FIRST STREET FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION (Lloyd K. Benson) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, McMichael Markel Thurman CITY COUNCIL 70 December 2, 1968 RES. 68-181 ~ RESOLUTION 68-181 ACCEPTING DEEDS DEEDS WITH CASH FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROP- ERTY FOR THE EXPANSION OF JEROME PARK FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING CASH CONSIDERATION (Jordan, Huntzinger, St. Luke's Methodist Church) was adopted, on motion of Council- man Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, McMichael None Thurman CHANGE ORDER c~g%~ Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Mark Construction for Project 1296, First Street from Birch to Bush and Project 2009, First Street from Hesperian to Baker, increasing $1, 644.93, was approved, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Carlson, on roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, McMichael Markel Thurman RIGHT OF WAY C~~- Council authorized execution of Right of CERTIFICATION Way Certification for Agreement with County of Orange for Project 195 Phase II (AHFP 298), Fairview Street from Huntzinger Avenue to Talbert Avenue, on motioncf Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. ENCROACHMENTS sign at 305 North Flower. Council considered Encroachment Agreement with Patricia Benioff and Grace Criss regarding encroaching was moved by Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Griset, to approve the agreement. The Planning Director recommended that the Council not approve this encroachment because of its close proximity to the Civic Center and an elementary school across the street, and also because it would be out of proportion to the use served. After the Planning Director's comments, Councilman Carlson stated he would like to withdraw his motion; however, Councilman Griset did not wish to withdraw his second to the motion. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel Carlson, McMichael Thurman CITY COUNCIL December 2, 1968 VlBROSEIS SURVEY Council considered the request from Standard Oil Company of California to conduct a Vibroseis survey within city limits of Santa Arm along Main and along Warner. The City Manager rec- commended that the request be denied in accordance with Municipal Code Section 9246. F. P. Gulen, Representative for Standard Oil Company, explained that they would not be drilling, they would be making a substructural mapping. At the request of Council, the City Attorney read aloud Section 9246 and stated his opinion that as the ordinance now reads, it would be improper to grant the request. Councilman Markel made a motion to grant the request, which motion was lo'St for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset, to deny the request. The motion was adopted on roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, McMichael Markel Thurman Councilmen Brooks and Griset suggested the ordinance should be amended to allow this type of survey. AIRPORT LAND USE The Resolution of the Board of Super- COMMISSION visors requesting a determination in regard to the Airport Land Use Com- mission from cities of Orange County was considered by Council. At the request of Councilman Markel, James Gilmore, member of the Airport Commission, who was present in the audience, commented the Cominission felt there was no need for the Land Use Commission but had no objection to it. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, the Board of Supervisors Resolution was ordered filed. HIGHWAY PROJECTS The Costa Mesa Resolution opposing the proposed cutback in the use of highway trust funds for highway projects was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. CITY COUNCIL 72 December 2, 1968 VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL Deci,sions made by the Planning Corn- USE PERMIT mission or the Zoning Administrator, where no appeal has been filed, were affirmed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, for the following: VA 68-107, MUNOZ - permit automobile repair garage on property in the C 1 District at 1404 W. First St. - APPROVED; VA 68-108, COHEN - waive required side yard on property in the C 5 District at 1404 N. Grand - APPROVED; VA 68-109, PACIFIC THEATERS DEVELOPMENT CO. - permit temporary storage and sale of firewood in the R 1 District at 2725 W. 5th St. - APPROVED; VA 68-110, VILLELA - w'aive required side yard on property in R 1 District at 2071 S. Cedar - APPROVED; CUP 68-18, MARK - construct a 151 bed convalescent hospital in the C 2 and R 4 Districts at 3209 -17 W. Fifth St. - APPROVED; VA 68 -118, SANTIAGO DEVELOPMENT CO., - construct apartment complex in the C 4 District at 3400 S. Main St. - APPROVED. TRAFFIC c% ~%~ Report of Control devices removed or installed 11 / 5 / 68 through 11 /21 / 68 wa s ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS by Councilman Herrin and carried: The following Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded Grand, 1710 N. Santiago, Off Sale General, Person Transfer; Stop 'N Go, 210 E.Warner. Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person Transfer; Baja S.A., 2711 S. Bristol, New On Sale Beer; Armenta, 3417 W. 5th, On Sale Beer & Wine, Premises Transfer; Dug-Out, 2534 W. Westminster, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer. STREET CLOSING C~'~_~ After considering:the staff report on the RES. 68-182 ~" request of the Downtown Santa Aha Association to close a portion of Sycamore Street during the holiday season (referred 11/18), RESOLUTION 68-182 AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SYCAMORE STREET TO FACILITATE CHRISTMAS DISPLAY was adopted, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Carlson. AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, NOES: None ABSENT: Thurman Griset, Markel, McMichael Mrs. Janice Boer opposed closing of the street. CITY COUNCIL 73 December 2, 1968 TENTATIVE TRACT 6678 Tentative Tract Map 6678, filed by Kavanaugh and Beard Development Company creating 37 lots north of Santa Clara, east of Tustin, was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated November 5, 1968, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. SURPLUS BUILDING After considering Surplus Property Report 32-68 regarding residence at 1702 North Bush, Council declared the building surplus and authorized its demolition, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried. Councilman Markel voted "No". PARK NAME The recommendation of the Board of Recreation and Parks that the small park on Myrtle Street be named Friendship Mini-Park was approved, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Council- man Brooks and carried. PARCEL MAP 581 Parcel Map 581, filed by Harold T. Segerstrom, creating four lots on the east side of Harbor between Talbert and Segerstrom, was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated November 27, 1968, and alley requirement was waived, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried. AIRPORT Council considered a letter from Clifford L. Fraizer regarding minimum landing standards for the Orange County Airport. Mr. Fraizer explained to Council that he would like fox them to take some action to raise the minimum requirement for instrument landings ~to 500 foot ceiling and one mile visibility. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, to refer the matter to the Director of Aviation at the Orange County Airport for his comments and recommendation of the Airport Commission. SEWER CONTRACT The City Attorney reported to Council MAIN/17TH/WASHINGTON that a hold placed on Faithful Performan ce FAR WESTERN PIPELINE, INC. Bond for Contract No. 1-8, construction of Main Street Trunk Sewer, Seventeenth Street Subtrunk Sewer and Washington Avenue Subtrunk Sewer, has now been released by the Public Works Department and recommende, d'~exoneration' ~f the bond filed by Far Western Pipeline, Inc. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council authorized exoneration of Glens Falls Insurance Company Bond 98 95 43. CITY COUNCIL 74 December 2, 1968 PUMPER FOR FIRE The City Manager explained that a pumper DEPARTMENT for the Fire Department had been cut out of the Budget, but that funds would be available in the mid-year Budget revision to purchase this piece of equipment. On motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Brooks, Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the equipment, opening January 7, 1969. On roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, McMichael Markel Thurman EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:25 P.M. the Council adjourned to Executive Session for approximately one-half hour regarding forthcoming vacancy in Clerk of the Council position. RECESS At 5:20 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was re- convened with the following Council members present: Wade Herrin, Walter Brooks, Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, and Mayor Tom McMichael. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was delivered by Major Tom Cisar, of The Salvation Army. AWARD for a rescue made in Santa Ana. Fire Chief John Garthe presented an award on behalf of the California State Fireman's Association, to John Gonzales SURPLUS PROPERTY c~ 45 Mayor McMichael announced the sale and call for bids was made for real property described in Report 29-.68, consisting of a 16, 892 square foot parcel on the north side of First Street, east of Bristol, with a minimum price set at $38,000.00. The Clerk reported that no bids had been received. After three calls with no response, it was moved by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, that the property be withdrawn from sale. WARD BOUNDARIES ORD. NS-951 Hearing was opened on the proposed changes in ward boundaries as required by the Charter. There being no testimony other than a question by Janice Boer, the hearing was closed. ORDINANCE NS-951 CHANGING AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARY LINES CITY COUNCIL 75 DecemberS, 1968 OF THE WARDS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. TAXICAB CERTIFICATE The Application of U. T. O., Inc. for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate ten taxicabs in the City of Santa Ana was set for public hearing on December 16, 1968, at 2:00 P. M., on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. Mr. Griset requested the 2:00 P.M. hearing in view of his expected absence from the evening session. SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS The following Solicitation Applications were approved, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried: Arthritis Foundation, annual campaign, February 6 through 14, 1968; Santa Ana Jr. Chamber of Commerce Parade - December 7, 1968. PARKS DEPARTMENT After considering the staff report regarding REORGANIZATION Parks Department re-organization, RESOLUTION 68-183 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION 58-281 DELETING THE CLASS TITLE OF NURSERYMAN was adopted, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, McMichael None Carlson, Thurman RESOLUTION 68-184 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO REVISE THE SALARY OF TI-rE CLASS TITLE OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR was adopted, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, McMichael None Carlson, Thurman BOND RELEASES Acting on the Public Works Director's report of satisfactory completion of improvements, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, bonds were released for the following: Tract 6114, Pacific Avenue and Marcella Lane; Tract 6564, Rita Way and Pacific Avenue. CITY COUNCIL 76 December 2, 1968 CLERK OF THE COUNCIL c~ ~f Mayor McMichael reported that the POSITION executive session in the afternoon had been held to discuss the procedure for filling the position of Clerk of the Council Doris M. Brown, who has resigned, effective January 31, 1959. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, the staff was directed to advertise for the position of Clerk of the Council, the advertisement to be such as to make possible the competition of people from as many locations as possible; the examination to be in the form of the standard written test with oral interview for creation of the eligible list; and the exam- ination to be administered on an open competitive basis. INDUSTRIAL ZONING AREAS At the request of Councilman Markel, the staff was directed to bring back a report regarding commercial businesses operating in the industrial zone, specifically mentioned was Beardsley Furniture on Edinger. ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 P.M., there being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried. Doris M. Brown Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL December 2, 1968