HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA~ CALIFORNIA
April 7, 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: Wade Heri'in,
Walter Brooks, Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, Thomas W. Thurman
and Mayor Tom McMichael. 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 Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES
March 17,
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Griset and carried, the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
1969, were approved as submitted.
RESIGNATION A letter from James E. Carlson submitting
COUNCILMAN CARLSON his resignation, effective March 27, 1969,
as a member of the City Council from Ward
Five/~vas presented. Councilman Carlson's resignation was accepted with regret,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried.
Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, questioned the residency of Councilman Carlson at
the time of the March 17th Council meeting, stating her opinion that he had
moved before that date and had voted illegally at the March ITth meeting. The
City Attorney stated his opinion that there had been no illegal voting by Council-
man Carlson, based upon the fact that residence is domicile and domicile is
largely controlled by intent.
It was moved bY Councihnan Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and
carried, to accept the CitY Attorney's decision in this matter.
SPEC~ 641-152 On motion of Councilman Brooks,
SEWER CLEANER seconded by Councilman Griset and
carried, Council ordered filed report
of bids received for One 'High Pressure Sewer Cleaner, Spec 641-152;
awarded contract to the low bidder, Sanitary Hydraulics, Inc.; and rejected
all other bids.
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BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Herrin and
carried, Council-approved plans and
specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the following, opening
April 29, 1969:
Project 3008, Construction of Sanitary Sewer Siphon under Santiago
Creek at Alona Street and Sanitary Sewer on River Lane (and easement)
from Bristol to Baker,
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Spec. 641-154. One I. R. Spectrophotometer.
]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 uanimously
carried.
ORD. NS-960 - A.A. 638 %% ~t ORDINANCE NS-960 CHANGING
PLANNING COMMISSION DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ON
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 638
INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 12-5-10 (EXHIBIT AA 638 A) (Changing District Classification
from R-1 and R-2 to C-4, southwest corner of Eighth and Baker) was adopted,
on motion of CounciLman Brooks, seconded by CounciLman Herrin, on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
None
ORD. NS-961 c.~ ~ ORDINANCE NS-961 AMENDING
OIL WELL REGULATIONS SECTION 9246 OF CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO OIL WELL REGULATIONS was adopted,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, McMichael
Thurman
None
ORD. NS-963 t% ~q ORDINANCE NS-963 AMENDING
SPECIFIC STREET ALIGNMENT ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 9271.62 TO PART 7, CHAPTER 2, THEREOF RELATING TO
SPECIFIC PLANS FOR STREET ALIGNMENT (establishment of specific street
alignment for Ross Street between First and Sixth Streets) was passed to
second reading, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Herrin, and carried.
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ORD. NS-964 - A.A, 639 ORDINANCE NS-964 CHANGING
PLANNING COMMISSION DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ON
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 639
INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 32-4-9 (EXHIBIT AA 639 A) (Changing District Classification
from A-1 to R-l, north side of Fairhaven approximately 105 feet west of
Greengrove) was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Griset, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Thurman, McMichael
Markel
None
RES. 69-51 - DEEDS - NO CASH RESOLUTION 69-51 ACCEPTING
DEEDS FOR WHICH THE CITY IS
PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION
(Oliver, Morner et al, Wade, Braley et al) was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel,
None
None
Thurman, McMichael
RES. 69-52 - DEED - NO CASH RESOLUTION 69-52 ACCEPTING
A DEED FOR WHICH THE CITY IS
PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION
(Croddy) was adopted, on motion of CounciLman Griset, seconded by Council-
man Herrin.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
None
RES. 69-53 - PRECISE STREET RESOLUTION 69-53 ADOPTING
ALIGNMENT - EXCHANGE. OF DEEDS PRECISE STREET ALIGNMENT AS
SHOWN ON PRECISE PLAN STREET
ALIGNMENT NO. 19 AS REVISED SEPTEMBER 12, 1968, AND ACCEPTING,
WITH NO CASH CONSIDERATION, AND QUITCLAIMING DEEDS PERTINENT
THERETO (Santiago Development Company) was adopted, on motion of
CounciLman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel.
AYES: Herrin,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Brooks, Griset,
Markel, Thurman, McMichael
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RES. 69-54 - DEED WITH CASH RESOLUTION 69-54 ACCEPTING A
CABRILLO PARK DEED FOR THE EXPANSION OF
CABRILLO PARK FOR WHICH THE
CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks.
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
None
RES. 69-56 - DEEDS WITH CASH RESOLUTION 69-56 ACCEPTING DEEDS
EDWARDS FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A
CASH CONSIDERATION was deferred
to the April 21 Council meeting, on motion of CounciLman Markelj seconded
by Councilman Thurman and carried.
RADIO ANTENNA 0~~'~ Execution by the Mayor and City Clerk
of an agreemen~ with the Santa Aha
School District for erection of a radio
antenna was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by
Councilman Griset and carried.
EASEMENT ~' Execution by the Mayor and City Clerk
of an agreement with Mr. and Mrs.
Horace R. Hearn, permitting encroach-
ment of City easement at 4810 Acapulco Avenue was authorized, on motion of
Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Council considered three proposed
ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION resolutions submitted by Orange
County League of Cities and took
action as follows:
1) A Resolution of the Orange County League of Cities Endorsing the
Committee Report Relative to Airport Land Use Commission -
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset
and carried, the resolution was deferred to the April 21 Council
meeting, and any Councilmen attending the Orange County League
of Cities Executive Meeting of April 10th were instructed to abstain
from voting.
(2) A Resolution of the Orange County League of Cities Urging
Legislation Permitting the Local Agency Formation Commission
to Initiate Unincorporated Island Annexations -
It was moved by CounciLman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset,
to adopt a similar resolution and authorize representative at the
meeting of the Orange County League of Cities to vote in favor of this
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matter. The motion failed adoption on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
Brooks, Griset
Herrin, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
(3)
A Resolution of the Orange County League of Cities Requesting That
the Board of Supervisors Provide Full-Time Staff forthe Local
Agency Formation Commission - :
It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset,
that the Council's representative to the April 10th League meeting be
instructed to vote in favor of this resolution. The motion was adopted
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Thurman, McMichael
Markel
None
ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER Copy of Orange County Chamber of
OF COMMERCE Commerce Resolution requesting
California State HighWay C0mmission
to readopt a portion of the route for the Newport Freeway was ordered filed,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Council considered copy of Orange
ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION County League of Cities Re solution
supporting legislation for an increase
in the twenty cent tax limit of the Orange County Flood Control District. It
was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset, that the
Council's representative to the April 10th League meeting be instructed to
vote in favor of this resolution. The motion was adopted on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, Thurman
McMichael
None
Mayor McMich~el stated he voted "No" because, in his opinion, the Council
was not in a position to determine whl~ the exact rate of the tax increase
should be.
BUENA PARK RESOLUTIONS Copies of Resolutions from Buena Park
urging increase of Orange County Flood
Control District's zax rate and endorsing
study to determine need for Branch Superior Courts in North Orange County
were ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman
Herrin and carried.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY c* ~b Copy of Resolution from Fountain Valley
RESOLUTIONS urging Orange County Board of Supervisors
and Flood Control District to take
immediate steps regarding construction of Flood Control Projects was ordered
filed, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
NORTH EAST SANTA ANA ca~%q A letter dated March 25. was presented
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION from the North East Santa Ana Residents
Association contributing $65.60 for
preparation of a book relative to the history of Santa Arm in conjunction with
its Centennial Celebration. The contribution was accepted with thanks, on
motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried.
SANTA ANA CENTENNIAL ~ ~%¢ On motion.of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by CounciLman Griset and
carried, the Santa Ana Centennial
Committee's Progress Report dated .April 1, 1969, regarding the proposed
Centennial Programs, was deferred to the evening meeting.
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS c,~ ~% A letter from the State Division of
Highways regarding freeway route
location studies for a portion of
State Highway Route 57 was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE On motion of Councilman Herrin,
APPLICATIONS seconded by Councilman Griset and
carried, the following Alcoholic
Beverage License Applications were ordered filed:
Half Crown, 1238 E. Edinger, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer;
Gross, 852 N Garnseyo Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person Transfer;
Red Dog, 1815 S. Main, New On Sale Beer;
Halladay #1, 604 E. Dyer, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer;
Chee Chee0 1109 N. Harbor, on Sale Beer, Person Transfer;
Stop 'N Go, 210 E. Warner, Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person Transfer;
La Canne, 1901 W. l?th, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer;
Deatherage, 4202 Vd. Bolsa, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer.
TRAFFIC
on motion of Councilman Herrin,
Report of control devices removed or
installed March 4, 1969, through
March'2?, 1969, was ordered filed,
seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
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VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL It was moved by Councilman Thurman,
USE PERMITS seconded by Councilman Griset and
unanimously carried, to adopt the
findings of fact, conclusions amd decision of the Planning Commission in the
following matters as actions of the City Council:
VA 2139, ELLER - construct 4 apartments in,the R 2 B District at 818 South
Cyperss - DENIED;
VA 69-11, JOHNSON - continue operation of a riding stable in the M 1
District at 2518 S. Harbor - APPROVED;
VA 69-12, GREER-WOOD ENTERPRISES - construct single family
subdivision in the A i District with setbacks from property lines as permitted
in the R 1 District south of West Orange Rd., west of Flower - APPROVED;
VA 69-13, Ni2)C/{E & SOMMERVILLE - construct duplex subdivision on
property in the C 2 and M 1 Districts at 4020 W. Bolsa - APPROVED;
VA 69-14, ALVAREZ - construct single family residence in the R 1 District
with an existing single family dwelling at 2220 S. Hickory - APPROVED;
VA 69-15, O'CONNOR - construct 3-story garden apartment complex in
the A 1 District at 2500 N. Tustin - APPROVED;
CUP 69-3, FIRST MEXICAN BAPTIST CHURCH - construct church and
related facilities in the R i District at 5022 W est Hazard - APPROVED;
CUP 69-4, MEANS & ULRICH - construct combination industrial-retail
sales buildingin the M I District at 1625 E. Edinger - DENIED;
CUP 69-5, TRINITY UNITED SPIRITUALIST CHURCH - utilize existing
office building for church in the R 1 District at 602 W. Edinger - APPROVED.
ORANGE RESOLUTION A copy of City of Orange Resolution
MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTION notifying participants of mutual fire
protection agreement of City. of
Orange withdrawal from such agreement was referred to staff for report
at April 21 Council meeting, on motion of Councilman Thurman, seconded
by Councilman Griset and carried.
PARCEL MAP 596 Tentative Parcel Map 596, filed by
Santa Ana Board of Education,
creating 4 parcels at southeast corner
of Bristol and Segerstrom, was approved subject to conditions in Planning
Director's report dated February 28, 1969, and altey requirement was
waived, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Thurman
and carried.
PARCEL MAP 597 Tentative Parcel Map 597, filed by
Keuilian Brothers, creating 3 parcels
on the southwest corner of Westminster
and Newhope, was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's
report dated March 18, 1989, and alley requirementwas waived, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Thurman and carried.
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PARCEL MAP 596 ¢2 ~'~ Tentative Parcel Map.596, filed~by
Means and Ulrich, creating 3 parcels
on the north side of Edinger, east of
Grand, was approved subject to conditions in Planning: Director's report
dated March 18, 1969, and alley requirement was waived, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Thurman and carried.
PARCEL MAP 599 C~ ~' Tentative Parcel Map 599, filed by
Richard G. Braley, ~alker Smith,
Jr. and Ruth M. Duhart, creating two
parcels on the south side of Seventeenth Street, east of Linwood, was approved
subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated March 26, 1969, and
alley requirement was waived, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Thurman and carried.
PARCEL MAP 601 ~9 ~-g Tentative Parcel Map 601, filed by
McFadden Homes, creating 4 parcels
on the northeast corner of Fairview
and McFadden, was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director' s
report dated April 2, 1969, and alley requirement was waived, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Thurrnan and carried.
CITY PARK C~ g~ A report from the Board of Recreation
and Parks recommending that park to
be located at former F. C. C. property
be named "Centennial Park"; and road running through park be named
"Centennial Road", and that nothing else in City be named ,'Centennial"; also
recommending purchase of additional acreage north of Santiago Day Camp,
was deferred to the meeting of April 21, on motion of Councilman Brooks,
seconded by Councilman Thurrnan and carried.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A report from the Citizen -Government
Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety,
recommending installation of additional
"School Crossing" signs at intersection of Warner and Pacific (referred by
Council on February 3rd) was considered. The recommendations as set out
in the report were approved, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by
Councilman Herrin and carried.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A report from the Citizen-Government
VACANCIES Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety
requesting the Council to appoint three
new members to the committee to fill vacancies was ordered filed, on motion
of Councilman Thurman, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried° after
Mayor McMichael explained that three people had been asked to serve on the
committee and replies had not been received as yet.
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SAN?IAGO CREEK The City Manager requested a policy
determination relative to the "interim
development" of Santiago Creek. He
reported that the proposed "interim development" would, as economically as
possible, place the Creek in a good position to wit~hstand a similar rainfall
situation; that the area involved City easements approximately 80 feet long
between the two bridges; that rubble-type material would be introduced to
that material already in place to build a rubble bank; that the bank on the
side of private property would require additional dirt fill by the property
owner in order to bring it up to grade and make it attractive; that contingency
funds could be used for.this work; that specifications would have to be developed
and contracts let; and that a request should be initiated immediately to the
Orange County Flood Control for compensation for cost of the proposed work.
RECESS
At 4:05 P.M., the meeting was recessed
for three minutes; it was reconvened at
4:12 P.M.
SANTIAGO CREEK Mayor McMichael recognized Mr. Jack
(continued) Dexter, representing Mr. Clarence
Amling, 1114 River Lane, who stated
that it was necessary to determine who was affected by the storm damage, River
Lane residents, the City of Santa Ana, or the County.
The Mayor recognized Mr. Clarence Amling, 1114 River Lane, who stated that
his home was on the north side of the Creek; that his property had been used as
a working ground during the storm; and that he had lost about 25 feet of it.
In response to several questions posed by Mr. Amling, the City Manager
stated that a concrete wall would be seriously considered for the "ultimate
development" of the Creek; that such development was five to seven years
away; that the type of rubble material proposed for the "interim development"
was similar to that previously introduced and would not make good support
for long tree root systems; that, in his opinion, actions taken at Villa Park
and Irvine Dams during the storm were prudent; and that Villa Park Dam did
save Santa Ana from a flood disaster.
The Mayor recognizedMr. Thomas McLean, 939 Riviera Drive, who stated
that the Creek had come along side of ~is pool and had undermined one of his
buildings; that in order to use the pool and building again and restore his
backyard, a 2:1 ratio of outward compaction and removal of the rubble and
car bodies would be necessary.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset, the City
Manager's recommendations relative to the "interim development" of Santiago
Creek were accepted and the Administration was authorized to: (1) develop
plans and specifications for award by Council; (2) finance the project from
contingency funds; and (3) memorialize the Orange County Flood Control District
to accept ownership of the creek bed and assume responsibility for repair work.
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PROPERTY DAMAGE Cb ~ The City Manager reported that during
the storm, it had been necessary to
intrude upon private property; that lawns
had been destroyed, patios cracked and fences broken, with and without owner's
consent.
Councilman Thurman was excused from the meeting at 5:10 P. M., du'e to a
conflict of interest.
The City Manager continued, stating that from any ethical standpoint there
was a City liability for damages, an opinion shared by the City Attorney; that
Compensation for damages which would not have occurred had the City not gone
into the property for the purposes of safeguarding and protecting it and
surrounding properties, would not be an illegal use of public funds; that he
recommended Council authorization to study the matter and to return to the
Council with a recommendation relative to compensation payments.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks, the
recommendation of the City Manager was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, McMichael
None
Thurman
Councilman Thurman returned to the Council table.
SURPLUS BUILDING ~ ~ After considering Surplus Property Report
12-69 regarding one story residence at
519 West First Street, Council declared
the building surplus and authorized demolition, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Thurman on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin,
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
Brooks, Griset, Thur~an, McMichael
ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT 34 AND ASSEMBLY
BILL 1145
On motion of Councilman Markel,
seconded by Councilman Brooks and
unanimously carried, the Clerk of the
Council was instructed to notify
Assemblyman Robert H. Burke of the Council's support of Assembly
Constitutional Amendment 34 and Assembly Bill 1145, dealing with the
rewording of the Loyalty Oath.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES On motion of Councilman.Brooks,
SPECIAL DISTRICTS STUDY seconded by Councilman Griset and
unanimously carried, the City Manager
was instructed to prepare a letter for the Mayor' s signature indicating the
Council's interest in the Special Districts Study for the purpose of governmental
simplification and to respond to the questions contained in the letter dated
April 1st, from Derek McWhinney, Chai~-~an of the Special Districts Committee.
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RECESS At 5:20 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 revocation was
delivered by the Reverend Bennie Flint of the First Baptist Church of Santa Aha.
Due to a conflict of interest, Councilman Griset left the Council Chambers before
consideration of the next item.
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Amendment
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 640 Application 640, filed by Francis E.
GRISET Griset, to amend Sectional District
Maps 25-5-10 and 36-5-10 by rezoning
property on the east side of Bristol and north and south of proposed MacArthur
Boulevard from the A 1 to the R 1, R 4 and C 5 Districts. Frank Bueche,
represeating the applicant, was present and explained the Planning Commission's
decision was satisfactory to applicant. There being no further testimony, the
hearing was closed.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried·
Amendment Application 640 was approved and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an ordinance to reclassify the property according to Exhibit "B"
which would reclassify to the R 1, R 4 and CR Districts.
Councilman Griset returned to the Council table.
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Amendment
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 641 Application 641, filed by Douglas
CORRIGAN Corrigan, to rezone property on the
south side of Orange Road east of ~Vestwood
Avenue from the A 1 to the R 1 District. There being no'response to the call for
testimony, the hearing was closed.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Hsrrin and carrzed,
Amendment Apl~lication 641 was approvsd and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an ordinance to reclassify the property according tc Exhibit A.
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Amendment
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 642 Application 6zt2, filed by Santa Ana Propertie~,
SANTA ANA PROPERTIES ' to rezone property on the north side of
Fourth Street east of the Santa Ana Freeway
from the R 1 to the P District. There being no response to the call for testimony,
the hearing was closed.
On motion of CounCilman Brooks· seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried,
Amendment Application 642 was approved and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an ordinance to reclassify the property according to Exhibit "B"
which would reclassify to the LP District.
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PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL 221-CD PLAN #11
HANSEN
Hearing was opened on Appeal 221~ filed
by George M. Hansen, appealing Planning
Commission.s denial of Civic Development
Plan #11, roof sign at southwest corner of
Olive and 4th Streets. George Hansen, applicant, stated that he was a newcomer
to the City, and didn't realize a permit was required at the time he hung the sign,
and was unaware of the CD zoning~ No one spoke in opposition to the appeal,
The hearing was closed.
Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Brooks and carried, the Planning Cornrnission's decision was upheld and CD Plan
#i1 was denied.
NEW COUNCILMEN
Mayor McMichael introduced the two newly
elected Councilmen, Ray Villa from Ward
Five and Jerry Patterson from Ward One.
BROADWAY EXTENSION %~ ~5 At the March 17 Council meeting, subsequent
to the close of the public hearing to consider
a proposed amendment to the Arterial
Streets and Highways Element of the General Plan, involving the interchange complex
in the vicinity of Main Street and the Santa Aha Freeway, a motion to delay for
three months the North Park Boulevard cul de sac but to proceed with the Broadway
Extension, West Alternate, was tabled to this meeting.
On motion of Councilman Herr(n, seconded by Councilman Brook~ and carried,
the motion was removed from the table for discussion. Councilman Thurman
voted "No".
Mayor McMichael expressed his opinion that more .study should be given to this,
since it was not an overall project and thought that other factors should be considered
before a decision is made, such as the extension of Memory Lane, which is before
the Planning Commission now, how the closure of North Park Boulevard would
affect the traffic on Flower Street, and whether or not the land on the other side
of the Freeway will be annexed. Councilman Brooks agreed with the Mayor and
suggested that the Council take a tour of the area. Councilman Thurman also
expressed his opinion that the project needed more study. Councilman Griset
asked about the urgency to apply for funds from the State Division of Highways.
The Public Works Director explained that the State Division of Highways was
considering five projects, that this project has a very high priority, that the
first cities to apply would have the best opportunity to get the funding, that a
delay could set it back two or three years, and that the earliest date for funding
for any of the projects being considered now would be 1971 or 1972. He
explained that the general concept of the Broadway Extension was acceptable
to the State Division of Highways and that Memory Lane would have no effect
on the matter, that his concern was in establishing a priority for the funding.
In response to a question by Councilman Griset, the Public Works Director
stated that the total project cost is approximately $2,100,000 and estimated
the State participation as $500,000.
(continued)
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After further discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Thurman, to table the matter indefinitely. The
motion was adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Markel, Thurman, McMichael
None
None
PETITION The City Council considered a letter
FLOWER STREET from Waiter T. Flaherty, M.D., enclosing
a petition containing approximately 180
signatures of residents of the northwest residential district requestion Council
no~ to widen Flower Street or modify the parkway and to exert efforts to reduce
the flow of traffic on Flower north of Seventeenth Street.
The Mayor recognized Dr. Walter T. Flaherty who alleged deterioration of
municipal services in the northwest area of the city. He stated that parkway
and parks were not properly maintained; that the Police Department was
uncooperative; that there has been a deterioration in Planning in allowing
businesses, buses and trucks and ambulances, to ruin residential areas; that
home owners~ rights have been sacrificed in the interest of private enterprise;
that the State should be requested to close the Freeway off-ramp onto Flower
Street; that he believed the City was planning to make Flower Street an arterial
freeway.
The Planning Director stated that Flower Street is, and has been since 1958,
an adopted secondary highway; that the existing right of way is 80 feet and
the proposed right of way is 80 feet; that it will be necessary ~o have two
moving lanes in each direction which can be achieved by either decreasing
the width of the planted median or decreasing the width of parkway or prohibiting
on-street parking.
Tom Thrasher, 2429 North Park Boulevard, opposed Dr. Flaherty's statements,
and presented a petition containing approximately 47 signatures of re sidents on
North Park Boulevard indicating their support for the cul de sacing of North
Park Boulevard at Broadway. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Griset and carried, the petition was ordered filed.
Carl Cowles, 24~5 Bonnie Brae, spok~ in opposition to the cul de sacing of
North Park Boulevard. Frank Gelinaw, 1530 East 4th Street0 stated his
opinion that Council should look at the overall situation and that the request
for the funding of the Broadway Extension should go to the Division of Highways
as soon as possible.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried,
the letter from Dr. Flaherty and the petition were ordered filed.
The City Manager explained that Flower Street at the present time is a select
street, it has always been an arterial street, and that North Park Boulevard
was a State highway until the Garden Grove Freeway was completed, when it
was removed from the State Highway System by the State Division of Highways;
he further stated there has never been any deviation in the plans for these streets.
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SANTA ANA CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Council considered the Santa Ana
PROGRESS REPORT Centennial Committee Progress
Report dated April 1, 1969,
regarding proposed Centennial Program. Tom Thorkelson, Chairman of the
Centennial Committee explained the proposed program and requested some
direction from Council. Councilman Brooks commended the Centennial
Committee for the tremendous job they are doing.
On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried,
the City Council accepted the Santa Aha Centennial Committee Progress Report
dated April 1, 1969, regarding proposed Centennial programs and approved the
requests that were outlined in the report; in addition, Council directed that the
budget request of $15, 000 be considered in conjunction with hearings to be held
for adoption of the 1969-70 City Budget.
COMMUNITY CENTER ROOMS Renewal of the lease with the Fourth
LEASE District P. T.A. for rental of Rooms
. 109, 110, 111 and 112 at the Santa Ana
Community Center, 1104 WeSt 8th Street, was authorized, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
STATE BUILDING °~an The City Manager presented a letter from
the Orange County Civic Center Authority,
dated March 26, 1969, together with their
Resolution concerning proposed financing of a State Building to be located within
the Civic Center.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griset, seconded by Council-
man Brooks, to approve the Resolution of the Civic Center Commission of the
Orange County Civic Center Authority, dated March 25, 1969, and at the request
of the General Services Administration, State of California, grant to the Civic
Center Commission authority to act as fiscal agent in the development of a
State Building in the Civic Center. The motion was adopted on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Brooks, Griset, Thurman, McMichael
Markel
None
REIMBURSEMENT ~%%~f . On motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Herrin and
carried, Council approved reimbursement
to Ward Investment Company the amount of $1,432.63 for street improvements
on west side of Glassell 200 feet north of Santa Clara to ultirnate width in
exchange for dedication of ultimate street right of way of 50 feet on Glasse11.
ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS The request by Joseph F. Stay dated
March 26, 1969, 'for a license for retrieving
abandoned shopping carts from public
streets, sidewalks, parkways and alleys was denied, on motion of Councilman
Thurman, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried.
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BILLIARDS The application of James Nolan for family
billiards at 1311 West 4th Street was
continued to the April 21 Council meeting,
on motion of Councilman Thurman, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried,
since the staff had been unable to contact Mr. Nolan or gain entry into the
building.
SOLICITATION APPLICATION The Solicitation Application of Blue Star
Mothers, ~lue Daisy Sale, April 12,
1969, was approved, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried.
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE The Application for Special License to
PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY Use Public Property by Lee C. Rarick
for Pacific Telephone Company, motor
~ehicle braking test, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. , April 14 and 15· west side of
G~rnsey Street from a point which is north of Central and 800 feet north of
the end of the road traveling south, was continued to the Council meeting of
April 21, on motion (f Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Herrin
~ carried.
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE The Application for Special License to
ROBLES AND VALEN~,UELA Use Public Property by Diane Robles
and Helen Valenzuela, preaching the
gospel, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p. m. · Fourth and French Streets, was granted for
a period of three months, on motion of Councilman Brooks, secondedby
Councilman Griset and carried.
SALE OF V~ATER SERVICES Sale of the four water services and the
2-inch water main north of the Garden
Grove Freeway on Cambridge to the
City of Orange m the amount of $855.52 was authorized, on motion of Council-
man Griset, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried.
REIMBURSEMENT On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Griset and
carried, reimbursement was authorized
to Southern California Edison Co. in the amount of $1,668.24 for their cost in
constructing an oversize sewer in Grand Avenue.
TAXICABS On motion of Councilman Grise~,
seconded by Councilman Herrin and
carried, Council set for public hearing
on May 5· 1969, at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers, application filed by
U.T.O., Inc.· to inquire into the applicant's character· experience and
responsibility, as called for by Section 6381.3 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code· for the purpose of determining whether a Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity to operate vehicles for hire upon the streets of Santa Aha should
be issued.
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Larry Ogden presented some additional material and requested that it.be
added to the application, On motion of Councilman I~Ierrin, seconded by
Councilman Markel and carried, the additional material was ordered filed.
PETITION Council considered a petition received
from Hyman Lewis, containing approximately
50 signatures, protesting location of a drive-in
business at northwest corner of Washington and Bristol. The City Manager
explained that the building and the use is in conformance to existing zoning.
The following persons spoke in opposition to locating a drive-in fish and chips
restaurant at the northwest corner of Washington and Bristol, citing the many
accidents at the corner, the fact that there are three schools in the area, not
adequate parking facilities, heavy traffic volume, and the small size of the
lot the business is located on: Hyman Lewis, 1308 N. Bristol; Mrs. Albert,
1511 E. Washington; and Mrs. Hyman Lewis.
In view of the fact that the property is zoned commercial and the restaurant
is a legal use, it was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman
Griset and carried, to receive and file the petition.
POLICE The Mayor recognized Mrs. Janice Boer,
912 North Lowell Street, who stated that
she had learned today of the dismissal of
a police officer with nearly 20 years of service; that she requested Council
assurance that police department employees who had displayed her Council
campaign signs on their personal automobiles would not be "fired". ( See correction
on page 179)
The City Manager stated that the Council has no authority to hire or fire; that
these are administrative functions; and that all actions of employment or dis-
employment stand on their own merit.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Councilman Herrin introduced Robert
Harr, newly elected member of the
Board of Education.
APPRECIATION Gorden Bricken, Chairman of the Planning
Commission, Jim McMahon, of Pacific
Telephone Company, and Joe O'Campo
expressed appreciation and gratitude to Mayor McMichael and the other members
of the City Council for their dedication, long hours of hard work and service to
the community.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 P.M., there being no further
business to come before the City Council,
the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P.
April 8, 1969, in the Council Chambers, for the purpose of verifying and
declaring the results of the election, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Markel and carried.
Florence I. Malone, Clerk of the Council
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