HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
January 6, 1969
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 217
North Main Street with the following Councilmen present: Walter Brooks,
Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, Thomas W. Thurman, and Mayor Tom
McMichael. Councilmen Wade Herrin and James E. Carlson were absent,
but arrived later. Also present were City Manager Carl J. Thornton, City
Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford,
Director of Planning Van Stevens, and Clerk of the Council Doris M. Brown.
Councilman Herrin arrived at the meeting.
MINUTES
December 16,
1968, were approved
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded
by Councilman Griset and carried, the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
as submitted.
AIR COMPRESSOR e,~z~G On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for
Spec. 641-148, One Air Compressor; awarded contract to the low bidder,
Orange County Equipment (~ompany; and rejected all other bids.
PARKING METERS ~ ~% c~ On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for
Spec. 641-149, 97 Parking Meters; awarded contract to the low bidder, Rockwell
Manufacturing Company; and rejected all other bids.
WEST DOWNTOWN DIAGONAL On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded
AND FLOWER STREET BID CALL by Councilman Griset and carried, Council
approved plans and specifications and
authorized advertising for bids for Project 1315, West Downtown Diagonal,
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ross Streets, and Project 1316, Flower from 4th to
8th and 4th from west of Flower to Parton, opening January 28, 1969.
Councilman Carlson arrived at the meeting.
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JEROME PARK COMMUNITY The City Council considered request for
CENTER BUILDING BID CALL approval of plans and specifications and
authority to advertise for bids, opening
1/28/69, for Project 6005, Jerome Park Community Center Building. It was
s~lggested that the matter be held over to the evening meeting, since some calls
had been received by some of the Councilmen from persons who desired to be
heard on the subject. Frank Morris, the architect, explained the design of
the building and that the all purpose room, or gymnasium, was planned as
60 feet x 80 feet, which is standard for boys' clubs and comparable to the
Y.M.C.A. gymnasium, and adequate for the complex. Norris H. Mayes,
~Recreation and Parks Commissioner, stated that if the gymnasium were made
larger, the cost would be a great deal more; that the plans as submitted would
be the most satisfactory for the most people; and that the people in the commun-
ity who had met with the City staff to discuss the plans had approved this
particular plan.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried,
the matter was held over to the evening meeting.
READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolutions,
the titles of which appeared on the public
agenda, was waived, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and unanimously carried.
ORD. NS-953 - A.A. 635 ORDINANCE NS-953 CHANGING DISTRICT
PLANNING COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT APPLI-
CATION 635 INITIATED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 12-5-10 (EXHIBIT
AA 635 A) (southwest corner of Baker and 8th) was passed to second reading, '
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION A Special Resolution in recognition of
the retirement of Supervisor C. M. (Cye)
Featherly was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset.
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES. 89-1 - VACATION RESOLUTION 69-1 APPROVING MAP,
CENTRAL AVENUE DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE
A PORTION OF CENTRAL AVENUE
BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND CYPRESS AVENUE AND GIVING NOTICE
OF HEARING THEREON (Hearing 2/3) was adopted, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
None
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RES. 69-2 - PIPE CASES ca~9 RESOLUTION 69-2 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SETTLEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA,
.ADOPTING, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SETTLEMENT OF WEST COAST
PIPE CASES BETWEEN ALL PLAINTIFFS AND AMERICAN PIPE AND
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO SIGN THE RELEASE OF CLAIMS was adopted, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset. Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
None
RES. 69-3 - DEEDS -D~ L RESOLUTION 69-3 ACCEPTING DEEDS
NO CASH FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO
CASH CONSIDERATION (Krot, Inglis,
Larder, Planchon (2), Cai Enterprises, Mission Savings& Loan, Yost) was
adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks.
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset. Markel, Thurman; McMichael
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RES. 69-4 - DEED RESOLUTION 69-4 ACCEPTING A DEED
FEDERAL BUILDING SITE FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR
A FEDERAL BUILDING SITE IN THE
CIVIC CENTER AREA was adopted, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Brooks.
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, :Thurman, McMichael
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
RES. 69-5 - DEED WITH CASH RESOLUTION 69-5 ACCEPTING A DEED
-9~ FROM JOSEPH A. MUELLER FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHEAST
BOULEVARD FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION OF
$31,'500 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Brooks.
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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SCHROEDER DEED The City Attorney reported that the
documents were not complete on a
resolution accepting a deed from Albert
F. and Louise Schroeder and recommended postponement of action.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried,
the resolution was postponed to the next meeting.
ELECTION SERVICES On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Gr"iset and carried,
execution of agreemen~ with Martin and
Chapman, Inc. for services and supplies for the General Municipal Election
was authorized.
ENCROACHMENT An agreement with Felipe Fernandez
and Arby's, Inc. for an encroaching sign
at 1724-34 West 17th Street was approved
subject to approval by the City Attorney of the acknowledgement of the signa-
tures of the lessee before a permit will be issued, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY Council considered the request ot Standard
Oil Company that Municipal Code Section
9246 be modified to allow geophysical
surveys in the city limits. F. P. Gulch, of Standard Oil Company and Kenneth
McCarty, of American Petrofina Exploration Company, answered questions of
the Council regarding the amount of vibration caused by the geophysical surveys.
On motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Herrin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to modify Municipal Code
Section 9246 to allow geophysical surveys inthe city limits. On roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WEED ABATEMENT The report of the Finance Director
regarding correction of erroneous weed
assessment, James H. Requarth, was
ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin
and carried.
VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL Decisions made by the Planning Commission
USE PERMIT or the Zoning Administrator, where no
appeal has beenfiled, were affir~ed, on
motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried, for
the following:
VA 68-120, GOODE~ SCHMITZ - permit operation of commercial parking
lot in the CD and R 3 HB Districts at 701 W. 8th - APPROVED.
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Councilman Carlson and carried.
The following Alcoholic Beverage License
Applications were ordered filed, on motion
of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Hernando's Hide-Away, 501 S. Grand, New On Sale Beer;
Orbit Inn, 3601 W. 1st, On Sale Beer, PerSon Transfer.
PARCEL MAP 586 ~a'~( Parcel Map 586, filed by Floyd A. Blower,
creating two lots on the north side of
Edinger, east of Grand, was approved
subject to conditions in Planning. Director's report dated December 31, 1968,
and alley requirement was waived~ on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Herrin and carried.
PARCEL MAP 584 o%~ Parcel Map 584, filed by Hall, Lyon, Hall,
Ltd., creating 3 lots on East 4th and Golden
Circle Drive, was approved subject to
conditions in Planning Director's report dated December 24, 1968, and alley
requirement was waived, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Council-
man Herrin and carried.
PARCEL MAP 585 C % ~ Parcel Map 585, filed by Hall, Lyon, Hall,
Ltd., creating 3 lots on Golden Circle Drive,
north of 4th Street, was approved subject to
conditions in Planning Director's report dated December 24, 1958, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried.
TENTATIVE TRACT 6311 c~% Second Revised Tentative Tract Map 6311,
filed by Dwight M. Mize, creating 22 lots
on the north side of McFadden~ west of
Harbor, was approved, subject to conditions in Planning Director's report
dated December 26, 1968, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Herrin and carried.
TENTATIVE TRACT 6530 c.~ >~ Revised Tentative Tract'Map 6530, filed
by Land Tech. Developme_nt, creating 47
lots on the west side of Tustin, south of
the Garden Grove Freeway, was approved subject to conditions in Planning
Director's report dated December 26, 1968, and alley requirement was waived,
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried.
Councilman Markel voted "No".
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ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT Council considered the report on minimum
landing standards for the Orange County
Airport from Robert J. Bresnahan, Director
of Aviation and Airport Commission, requested by the City Council on December 2,
1968, when Cliff Fraizer asked Council to investigate the minimum standards.
Mr. Fraizer was present in the audience, and the Council expressed appreciation
for his concernbut felt they must accept the view of the Federal Aviation Authority
and the Airpor~ Commission that standards set are adequate.
The report from the Director of Aviation and Airport Commission was ordered
filed, on motion of Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and
carried.
SURPLUS LAND After considering Surplus Property Report
2-69 regarding a 3,841 square foot parcel
at the northeast corner of 17th and Bush,
Council declared the property surplus, of nuisance value to other than an
adjacent owner because of size and shape, and authorized negotiated sale
to adjacent owner, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Brooks and carried.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE Councilman Markel stated his immediate
ASSIGNMENTS resignation from the Museum Board as
l'i~ison representative and asked for new
committee assignments. Mayor McMichael reported that he had postponed
changing the Council Committee assignments to the various boards and
commissions because Council had been waiting for the report from Councilmen
Carlson and Markel regarding the powers and duties of the Museum Board;
however, he stated that he would make new assignments immediately, but
asked lhe Museum Committee to complete their report.
HARBOR DISTRICT It was moved by Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilman Carlson and
carried, that the resolutions set out
-in the Orange County League of Cities' report on dissolution of the Harbor
District be placed on the Agenda for the January 20 meeting.
RECESS At 3:45 P. M., the meeting was recessed
to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was re-
convened with all Council members
present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was
delivered by the Reverend Herbert Weld, Sr., of the Church of the Messiah.
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JEROME PARK COMMUNITY Discussion was opened on,the Jerome
CENTER (continuedfrom afternoon Park Community Center Building, continued
meeting) from the afternoon meeting. The City
Manager explained that the project is to be a community center for all age
groups in the community and that the all purpose room was not intended to
serve as a specialized area for the playing of competitive athletic games
between organized teams, that the gymnasiums of the high schools and junior
colleges were available for this type of competition.
The following persons spoke, requesting that. the gymnasium, or all purpose
room, be made larger, to standard basketball court specifications: Louis
Sanders, 2321 W. Wisteria; George Williams; Anthony Tabb, 2016 W. 8th;
Everett Winters, 1632 Camille Place; Larry Webb, 2217 W.. 9th; Jim
Galbrith, 528 S. Wood; Allen Heiser; Alma Butler, 1106 W. Srd; Clay
White, 606 S. Clara; Mike Lyman, 1527 W. 7th; Richard Russell, 618
S. ,Shelley; Ingrid Scott, 1202 N. Fairlawn; Malcolm Pierce.
Norman Corwin, 617 S. Shelley, stated that he represented a segment of
the people in the area, and spoke in favorof the project as it is now planned.
The architect, Frank Morris, explained that the working drawings were
complete, the ceilingi;r~ihe club room adjacent to the all purpose room is
9 feet, the ceiling in the all purpose room is 20 feet, to accommodate
basketball and volleyball, and that it would be costly and complicated to
revise the plans.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks that
the project be put out to bid under the plan submitted.
After some discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Carlson,
seconded by Councilman Thurman, to table the matter for one month to see
if something can be worked out with the people of the community that is
within the framework of the budget. The motion was adopted on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
NOES: Brooks
ABSENT: None
RECESS
members present.
At 9:15 P.M., a five minute recess
was declared. The Council reconvened
at 9:20 P.M. with the same Council
APPEAL 217 - VA 68-119 t~ ~ Hearing was opened on Appeal 217,
JOHNSON filed by Eric Johnson, appealing the
Planning Commission's denial of
Variance Application 88-119 to convert a gasoline station to a take-out
restaurant in the CD District at 802 N. Flower Street. A letter from Mel
Cohen, attorney representing Civic Center Plaza, supporting the Planning
Commission's action to deny was filed with the Council.
Frank Pope, realtor, representing the appellant explained that the restaurant
would be a walk-in type, not a take-out; that the owner would acquire additional
property if it were available and build a larger building; they felt there is a
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need for this type of restaurant Close to the Civic Cer~er: they would be willing
to change the plans to suit the City and to suit the general area; and that the
trash containers and air conditioner would be enclosed. Also speaking in
favor of the variance were Eric Johnson, the appellant and George Tanney,
owner of the property. The Planning Director explained to Council the
reasons the Plann/ng Commission denied the variance. The hearing was
closed.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Carlson, the acti6n
of the Planning Commission was upheld and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a resolution denying the variance. On roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thu~xf~an, McMichael
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPEAL 216 - CD PLAN #10 Hearing was opened on Appeal 216, filed
DONAHUE by Arthur J. Donahue, appealing Planning
Commission's denial of CD Plan #10 to
convert a single family dwelling into an office in the Civic Development District
at 8th and Olive.
Arthur J. Donahue, appellant, presented the proposed plot plan and photographs;
stated that he would be willing to accept the plan on a temporary basis for three
to five years; and explained that this was proposed because owner of the property
in the rear would not sell. The Planning Director explained that the Planning
Commission does not want to allow interim use of houses for offices'in'the
Civic Center. The hearing was closed.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin, the action
of the Planning Commission was upheld and CD Plan #10 was denied. On
roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thu~-~.an, McMichael
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ZONING ORDINANCE On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
AMENDMENTS by Councilman Herrinand carried, Council
continued to the next meeting the public
bearing on the proposed amendment of Municipal Code Section 9271 regarding
future right of way lines and Section 9271.1 adopting Specific Plan for Street
Alignment #15 for Flower Street from Pine to 17th.
U.T.O., INC.
TAXICAB APPLICATION
operate ten taxicabs in the city.
The continued hearing was opened on the
application by U. T. O., Inc. for certificate
of public convenience and necessity to
Speaking in favor of granting the certificate to U. T. O., Inc. were Mr. Comstock,
1910 Poinsettia and Mr. Larem, 1204 S. Broadway. The following people spoke
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in opposition to granting the certificate: Herman Tare, owner of the taxi
company operating in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach;
Ed Schlage1, part owner and manager of the taxi company operating ~n
Anaheim; O. D. Stones, El.Monte, owner of the taxi company in E1 Monte;
Ramona Morrison; Mr. Smith, 1406 S. Pacific; Lucia Gilbert, 521 S. Lyon;
Charles Black, operator of the Trailways Bus Depot in Santa Aha; Edward
Flamm, Assistant Director of Services for the Blind; Larry Gaines; and
Glen Gaines, owner of the Yellow Cab Company in Santa Ana.
William Wenke, attorney for Yellow Cab Company~ presented letters and
petitions containing over 1,000 signatures endorsing Yellow Cab Company.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by CounciLman Markel and
carried, the petitions and letters were ordered filed.
Mr. Wenke stated that history and experience has shown that a single cab
company has serviced the needs best; asked Council to consider character
qualifications and fitness and ability of applicants; stated that the corporation
has not listed names and addresses of its officers, has no financial statement,
does not list a place of operation, the application was not verified; and
requested that Council deny the application.
Robert Politiski, attorney for U. T. O., Inc., stated he was under the
impression that the application was in order and that the need and necessity
had been established by the many people who had testified at the last Council
meeting, and that nothing had been shown here that would attack the
character of the applicants; and urged the Council to grant the application.
Mrs. Janice Boer expressed her opinion that the Council was creating
monopolies.. The hearing was closed.
The matter was discussed by Council. The City Manager reported that,
at the present time the number of licensed and operating vehicles in
Santa Aha is . 18 per 1,000 population; for Anaheim the figure, is .19 per
1,000 population; and no other citieslin Orange County come up that high.
It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by CounCilman Markel,:.to
grant the request for certificate of public convenience and necessity. The
motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Carlson, Markel, Thurman
NOES: Brooks, Griset, McMichael
ABSENT: None
ORD. NS-950 c'~ ORDINANCE NS-950 AMENDING
OVERTIME PAY ARTICLE II OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW
SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 THEREOF RELATING TO PREMIUM PAY FOR
OVERTIME WORK was adopted, on motion of Councilman Thurman, seconded
by Councilman Brooks.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Brooks, Carlson, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
Herrin
None
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SOLICITATION APPLICATION Since the requested list of volunteer
solicitors in San~a Arm was not furnished,
the Solicitation Application of Synanon
Foundation, Inc., January 15 - March 15, 1969, was denied, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried.
BOND RELEASE Acting on the Public Works Director's
report of satisfactory completion of
improvements, the City Council
authorized release of bond for R/S 366, west side of Bristol north of
Warner, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Carlson
and carried.
VA-$~-102 The request by Westmark Development
EXTENSION OF TIME Company for a 90 day extension of time
on VA 67-102 to con-Struct a 48 unit
apartment complex in the C i District at 1313 W. Memory Lane (3rd request)
was approved, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Carlson and carried.
REIMBURSEMENTS
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Carlson and carried, the
following reimbursements were approved:
$9, 731.57 to Southern Pacific Company for 50% of cost of automatic
gates on 4th Street.
$4, 039.35 to Nathan Wallach and United States Post Office for street
improvements on Grand Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue.
VA 68-53 The request by Hirsco Corp. for 90
EXTENSION OF TIME day extension of time on VA 68-53 to
construct a 282 unit apartment complex
at 2901 North Bristol (lst request) was approved, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Carlson and carried.
FCC PROPERTY Council considered the proposed
amendment to the Application to
Purchase surplus federal property
at the southwest corner of Fairview and Edinger, known as the F. C. C.
Monitoring Station in exchange for City owned land adjacent to the Civic
Center. The amendment proposed was for a revised program for
development of the F. C.C. site for park purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin and
carried, that the document entitled "Summary of Revised Program for
Development of F. C.C. Site to Park Purposes, Projected on an Initial
Three Year Basis" be approved and submitted to General Services Admin-
istration as an amendment to the Application previously signed by the City.
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ADJOURNMENT
on motion of Councilman Herrin,
carried.
At !1:30 P.M., there being no further
business to come before the City
Council, the meeting was adjourned,
seconded by Councilman Griset and
Doris M. Brown -~~~
Clerk of the Council
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