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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-1969M/NUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUne 2, 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 Herrin~ Walter Brooks, J. Ogden Iviarkel, Thomas W. Thurman, Ray Villa, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Council- man Jerry M. Patterson was absent, but arrived later. Also present were City Mana~ get Carl ~. Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works Wol~ord, Director of Planning Van Stevens, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malo~[ M/NUT ES man Villa and unanimously carried. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 19, 1969, were approved as submitted, on motion of Councilrnan Herrin, seconded'by Council- Councilman Patterson arrived at Z:OZ P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:05 P.M., the City Council adjourned to Executive Session for approxlmately one hour to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. The Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 3:15 P.M., with all Councilmen present. PROJECT 3007 On motion of Councilman'~Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and' unanimously carried, Councll ordered filed report of bids received for Project 3007, Construction of Sanitary .Sewer in Memory Lane and Roe Drive from Bristol tO Main and Construction of Street Improvements in Memory La'ne from Bristol to Flower; awarded contract to the low bidder, Scott Bros. Con- struction, Inc., at unit prices; and rejected all other bids. '~- ' The City Manager reported that in order to effectively complete Project 3007, it would be necessary to transfer $21,000 from Account No. 51-329 (Fire, Building Equipment Maintenance) to Account No. 51-551 {Public Works, Select Street System) which had been requested in a "Budget Transfer" item on the Agenda. READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolution the titles of which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived, on motion of Councilmak-, Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL - 222 - 3'une 2, 1969 ORD. NS-962 - A.A. 643 ORDINANCE NS-962 CHANGING DISTRICT KLATT CL~ASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT APPLI- CATION 643 FILED BY CARL J. AND LENA A. KLATT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT IvIAP 5-5-9 (EXHIBIT AA 643 A) (rezoning property on west side of Tustin Between Fairhaven and Santa Clara from A 1 to R 4) was adopted on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Markel, Patterson, Thurman, Villa, Griset NOES: None ABSENT: None ORD. NS- 970 - S.P.S .A · ~22 ORDINANCE NS- 970 AMENDING ARTICLE IX GRAND AVE. OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9271.63 TO PART 7, CHAPTER 2, THEREOF RELATING TO SPECIFIC PLANS FOR STREET ALIGNMENT (S.P.S.A. #22 - Grand between First and Chestnut) was adopted, on motion of Council- man Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Markel, Patterson, Thurrnan, Villa, Griset None None BID CALL On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for Spec. 371-114, Asphaltic Concrete, annual require- ment, opening June 19, 1969. RES. 69-74 RESOLUTION 69-74 AMENDING THE AR- MEMORY LANE EXTENSION TERIAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCLUDE THE EXTENSION OF MEMORY LANE was ~emoved from the table and adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Griset NOES: Herrin, Markel, Thurman ABSENT: None RES. 69-76 RESOLUTION 69-76 REMOVING PARKING PARKING METER REMOVAL METERS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS WITHIN TRAFFIC DISTRICTS "A" AND"B" was adopted,~ on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks, on.the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Patterson, Thurman, Villa, Griset Marks1 None CITY COUNCIL - 223 - June 2, 1969 RES. 69-87 - FEDERAL ASSISTANCE RESOLUTION 69-87 AUTHORIZING THE CITY NiANAGER TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL DISASTER ACT was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset Herrin, Thurman None Councilman Herrin stated that his "no" vote was based on what his own position would be if he had entered into a sirnilar contract and had exicountered the same circum- stances as the City's contractor; and that he would certainly not make such applica- tlon for Federal funds "even if it wou/d wlpe me out completely". RES. 69-89 - DEEDS, NO CASH RESOLUTION 69-89 ACCEPTING DEEDS STREET AND RECEIVING AN OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Keuilian, Boose, Segerstrom) was adopted, on motion of Council- man Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. RES. 69-90 - DEED WITH CASH RESOLUTION 69-90 ACCEPTING A DEED SEWER FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION (Richardson, et al) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. RES. 69-91 - GRANT DEED RESOLUTION 69-91 ATrTHORIZING EXECU- ELECTRIC EASEMENT TION OF A GRANT OF EASE1V~ENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY WITH NO CASH CONSIDERATION (south of MacArthur, west of Birch) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried. AGREEMENT - ENCROACHMENT Execution by the Mayor of an Agreement between the City and G. E. Tilson, John D. Gould and Frank 3. DeSantis, to permit an encroaching sign at 315 West 17th Street, was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carridd. AGREEIV~ENT Execution by the IV~ayor of an Agreement TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE between the City and the County of Orange, for maintenance of joint traffic signals, was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrln and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL - 224 - June 2, 1969 HOME RULE Following consideration of a written request dated May 16, 1969, from the Town of Erneryville, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution opposing any State legislation which would encroach upon the principle of home rule, to be presented at the meeting of June 16th, on.motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Thurman and unanimously carried. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM The Council considered a letter £rom the OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY California Museum of Science and Industry offering space and time for a City exhibit in conjunction with California's Bicentennial Celebration. Following discussion, a motion by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Marks1, to receive and file the communication was withdrawn. Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson, to refer the communication to the Centennial Committee and the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Division for con- sideration and recommendation to the Council, was unanimously carried. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS License applications were ordered filed: On motion of Councilman Thurman, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, the following Alcoholic Beverage Cerce's, 601 N. Harbor, New On Sale Beer; Showroom, 2509 S. Main, New On Sale Beer. VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL It was moved by Councilman Thurman, USE PERMITS seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, to adopt the findings of fact; conclusions and decisions of the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator in the following matters as actions of the City Council: VA 69-28, MACCO CORP. - permit offstreet parking in the reqUired 30' front yard and to allow a 200 sq. ft. doublefaced sign in the LM District at 2700-2800 S. Main - APPROVED; VA 69-29, GOODMAN - permit off street parking for commercial building in the R 2 District with existing single family dwelling at 2131 S. Sycamore - APPROVED; VA 69-30, ALLSTATE INSURANCE - construct 45' high pole sign in the P District at 1750 E. 4th - APPROVED; VA 69-31, WILSON - construct 11 stall offstreet parking lot in R 3 District at 1001 N. Ross ~ APPROVED. VELVET KNIGHTS The Council approved a written request dated DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS May 15, 1969, to recognize the Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps as "Santa Ana's Musical Ambassadors of Goodwill", on Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried. Councilman Herrin stated that he would collaborate with the City Staff to assist in providing a suitable City flag for the Corps to carry CITY COUNCIL - 225 - June 2, 1969 RESIGNATION The Council accepted with regret the resig- nation of Mrs. Delores Duckett from the Board of Recreation and Parks, dated May 25, 1969, and directed the Clerk to forward a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Duckett, on motion of Councilman Herrin, Seconded by Councilman Markel and carrled. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A written request dated May 29, 1969, from CENTENNIAL FIESTA the Chamber of Commerce, for use of the triangle of land located at Fourth and Ross Streets for a catered luncheon on July 9, 1969,. to be named the "Chamber Centennials' Fiesta" was approved, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villi l and carried. PARCEL IV~AP 612 A written request dated May 28, 1969, from BURGER KING Bu~ger King, Inc., to continue considerati°n of Tentative Parcel Map 612, creating three C 2 parcels on the southwest corner of First and Jackson, to the meeting of. June 16, 1969, was approved on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried. CITY HALL PROJECT A motion by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilrnan Patterson, to authorize preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement with the Civic Center Commission to finance construction of a City Hall in the Civlc Center on a lease-back basis, as outlined in Alternative "1 ." of the City Manager's report, "Funding a New City Hall", dated May 26, 1969, and to direct the Staff to proceed as promptly as possible to have the Architect up-date preliminary plans, was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Griset Herrin, Markel, Thurman None The motion was approved following a lengthy discussion during which the Mayor recognized . . Mrs. Janice Boer 912 N. Lowell Street Santa Ana constructed by lease-back financing. who requested that a public hearing be held on the matter to determine whether or not the citizens of Santa Aha wanted a new City Hall and whether or not they wanted it . Councilman Herrin stated that it would not be in good taste to move with such haste; that the citizens should be given an opportunity to be heard Councilman Markel stated that the old Orange County Court House could be made into a fine City Hall; that it is located in the Civic Center area; and that the Council should not consider spending 3.5 rnillion dollars for the City Hall Project without consultlng the people. CITY COUNCIL - 226 - June Z, 1969 CITY HALL PROJECT (continued) Councilman Brooks stated that in 1954 the City Council decided to locate a future City Hall building in the Civic Center; that the site had been purchased; that the architect had cornpleted preliminary schematic drawings; that the proposed method of financing would not raise taxes; that 52 per cent of the voters had voted for a City Hall; that for every dollar the public was spending in the Civic Center, there was $8.00 in private investment going into the area; and that the Council had been remiss in delaying construction which had resulted in adding one or two hundred thousand dollars more to the building costs. Councilman Patterson stated that he concurred with Councilman Brooks' remarks, Councilman Villa stated that the opponents to the motion "are confused" or are trying to confuse the issue; that everyone had heard about the proposal for a new City Hall; that it had been discussed over and over again; that proponents had not been successful because it requireda two-thirds vote to pass a bond issue; that the majority of the citizens wanted a City Hall; and that it wouid be a source of pride and a good thing for the City and its citizens. Mayor again recognized Mrs. Boer who stated that at the time the City had entered into the Joint Powers Agreement with the County to build the County Court House, she had questioned whether it was the first step toward building a City Hall and was told that it was not. Councilman Patterson stated that it was the Council's re sponsibility to make decisions in the best interests of the City and to determine whether or not a City Hall was needed; and that it was not a decision that needed to be submitted to the electorate. Councilman Herrin stated that he was not opposed to the fact that a new City Hall was definitely needed; that we have due process by which developments rnay occur; and that even though the Legislature had provided this financing method and it was totally within the law, it would not be right in princlple. Councilman Thurman qualified his vote by stating, "I am not confused and I vote 'no' ." ORANGE COUNTY FAIR An expenditure of funds not to exceed $10,000 for a City exhibit at the Orange County Fair, July 15-20, 1969, was approved and the Centennial Committee was authorized to select a firm of its choice to prepare the design, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Thurman, Villa, Griset Herrin, Markel None This action by the Council followed discussion during which the Mayor recognized. Mr. Tom Thorkelson, Chairman who stated that the Committee had considered Santa Aha Centennial Committee two Exhibit presentations: one submitted by Hersh and Associates, Orange; another, by Carter and Associates, Santa Ana; and that the Committee recommended acceptance of the Exhibit prepared by Hersh and Associates, costing approximately $10,300. CITY COUNCIL - 227 - June 2, 1969 OI{ANGE COUNTY FAIl{ (continued) Artists~ drawings of both designs were presented by representatives of both firms. The Mayor referred Mrs. Janice Boer to the Assistant City Manager in response to her request for periodic and complete auditing of funds spent by the Centennial Committee. A motion by Councilman Patterson to accept the recommendation of the Centennial Co. mmittee and to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $10,000 for preparation of the Exhibit, failed for lack of a second. Councilman Villa~s motion to award the contract to Carter and Associates at a cost not to exceed $8,000 also failed for lack of a second. - Conncilrnan Herrin qualified his "no" vote stating that he was opposed to the expendi- ture of public funds for this type of thing; and that such an expenditure should be born~ by the business promotional interests of the City. LEASE AGl{EEMENT A Modification Agreement of a l{eal Prop- erty Contract dated August 19, 1968, between the First Assembly of God Church of Santa Ana and the City, granting the City the right to use the main auditorium of the ChurcB from noon until midnight on the first four Mondays of each month com- mencing June 16; 1969, was approved and execution by the Mayor authorized, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Patterson, Thurman, Villa, Griset Markel None WEST OKANGE COUNTY It was moved by Councilman Thurman, WATEl{ BOAI{D seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, to instruct the City Attorney to .prepare a l{esolution for presentation at the meeting of June 16, opposing the development of water storage facilities by the Orange County Municipal Water District that would not be beneficial to all entities of the District, following review of a letter dated May 7, 1969, and a proposed resolution from the West Orange County Water Board advocating such opposition. SOUTHEI{N CALIFOI{NIA A tabled motion to consider the City's ASSOCIATION OF GOVEI{NMENTS affiliation with the Southern California Association of Governments was 'taken from the table on Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried. A motion by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Brooks, that the City join the_J Southern California Association of Governments was approved on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Griset Herrin, Markel, Thurman None CITY COUNCIL - 228 - Iune 2, 1969 SOUTHEEN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (continued) The motion followed considerable discussion by the Council during which Councilman Herrin stated that in spite of careful study on his part, it was still questionable as to whether SCAG had served any good purpose; that in his opinion it serves best as a clearing house for the Federal organization known as HUD; that it is hard to believe that the City's home rule would be strengthened by such affiliatlon; and that before joining the Council should appoint someone~ to attend some of the SCAG meetings and report back to the Council, Councilman Villa stated that SCAG was established in 1965 for the purpose of dis- cussion, study and development of recommendations on problems of mutual interest regarding the orderly development of the Southern California region. Councilman Villa read and requested that the following excerpt from a SCAG booklet entitled, "Status of Regional Transportation Planning and Coordination in Southern California" be included within the Minutes: "SCAG is a voluntary association of local governments. Membership includes the counties o£ Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura and 97 cities within the six county area. The organizational structure of SCAG includes a General Assembly comprised of representatives of all member governments and a fifteen member Executive Committee to conduct the affairs of the Association. Policy corrnmittees have been established covering the following functions: Aviation and Airports Water and Waste Management Air Pollution Control Regional Planning Parks and Recreation The above committees receive assistance from a number of technical com- mittees which also function in an advisory capacity to the various programs being conducted by the SCAG staff. These technical committees are: Council of Air Pollution Control Officers Council of Airport Administrators Council of Park and Recreation Administrators Council of Planning Council of Engineering There are a number of other technical planning Committees created by the Council of Planning, the most active one being the Committee on Information Systems and Data Collection, At the present time SCAG is engaged in a number of active programs which include: Regional Planning Program. The preparation of a Compre- hensive plan for the region. Open Space Program. Formulation of an open space acquisi- tion and development program of an advisory nature fOr the SCAG region. CITY COUNCIL - 229 - Sune 2, 1969 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (continued) Water and Waste Management Program Southern California Regional Airport System Study Coordination programs especlaily in,the areas of information systems and data collection and the coordination of transportation planning. Programs for Review of Federal Grants. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recognized the Association as the regional review agency for this area as required by Section 204 of the Metropolitan Development Act of 1966. The existence of a comprehensive, continuing, region-wide planning process is essential for local agencies to continue to be eligible for Federal grant- in-aid programs Councilman Herrin stated that he would expect to get a very glorified report from the organization itself, but would prefer a report from a more objective, unbiased source. CoUncilman Brooks stated that SCAG was organized as an alternative to the State's organizing its own regional planning concept; that there are many regional problems, such as smog, automobile and air transportation, that cannot be solved by individual cities; that it is better to belong and participate and defend your stand and benefit from advice than to bury your head in the sand and do nothing; that membership xs voluntary and the City can "drop out" whenever it wants; that membership would cost $659.88 per year based on present population; that it is necessary to be aware of things that are facing our communities and try to do something about them; and that for these reasons he would favor the affiliation. Councilman Patterson stated that he concurred with Councilman Brooks; that it is a voluntary organization; that we can get in and we can get out; that it would not create an additional level of government; and that it provides an opportunity to meet with' other area cities to resolve problems that know no boundaries. Mayor Griset stated that he would like to identify with those who felt that this was not a termination of home rule; that it would be a very positive action by the City to determine that we are going to help home rule; that no contract, employment, debt, liability or obligation of the as sociation would be binding upon or obligate any member of the association without the express written request or consent of such member and only to the extent so requested or consented to; and that we must recog- nize City and regional problems and assume our responsibility as a leader in the ~ determination and solution of these problems. ' I Conncilrnan Herrin stated that joining SCAG would further the cause of the Federal ~J Government's encroachment upon home rule; that the manner in which Federal funds are disbursed is unfair because they are given to cities who are able to bring about the greatest lobbying powers: that to assert his opposition to this Federal involve- ment in local affairs, he must oppose the affiliation with SCAG. CITY COUNCIL - 230 - June Z, 1969 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF, GOVERNMENTS (continued) Councilman Markel stated that he did not believe the City needed to join the associa- tion to represent it at the Federal level; and that we go to the Federal level the least of any city. Mayor recognized and responded to a question from Mrs. Boer that the information furnished to the Council on SCAG was compiled by the Staff. Mrs. Boer further requested assurance that the Council would review its decision to join Before paying its dues to SCAG for a second year. Councilman Brooks stated that such decisions are always reviewed prior to the allocation of funds for such purpose. RECESS At 5:45 P.M., on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried, the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was reconvened with the same Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was delivered by Dr. Charles Simon of the Church of Religious Science. PROCLAIVLATIONS OF Proclamations of Honorary Citizenship HONORARY CITIZENSHIP were presented by the Mayor to American Field Service Exchange Students Doris Huber of Switzerland, Paulo de Almeida of Brazil and Marisa Paoletti of Italy. 1969 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Chairman of the Planning Commission PROGRAM Gordon Bricken presented the Commission's recommendations for the 1969- 1974, $20,979,050 Capital Improvements Program. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, the Council adopted in principle the 1969-1974 Capital Improvements Program recommended by the Planning Commission with the method of financing to be decided during Budget consideration, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Herrin, Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Griset NOES: Markel, Thurman ABSENT: None SURPLUS BUILDINGS After considering Surplus Property Report SPR NO. 18~69 i8-69 regarding two single-fam/1y resi- dences located at 914 and 916 Logan Street, Conncil declared the buildings surplus and authorized demolition, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried. CITY COUNCIL - 231 - June Z, 1969 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REQUEST On morion of Councilman Brooks, seconded PACIFIC AND WARNER by Councilman Herrin and carried, the traffic problem at the intersection of Pacific and Warner was referred to Staf~ for study and.report at the meeting of June 16, of the possibility of closing the'Warher-Paclfic intersection to north and south traffic and recommendation of alternative routes for automobile and pedes- trian traffic, The motion further directed the City Manager to provide police patrol at the intersection for the next two weeks. The motion followed a pre'sentation by Mr. William Burns, Attorney, representing a.group of parents from Jefferson School ~vho had requested installation of a traffic~-~ s~gnal at the intersection on two previous Occasions and Were again rna.king the request as a direct result of a recent accident at the intersection in whxch a young boy was seriously injured. Mr, Burns stated that he had devoted considerable time to the study of the City's records regarding the intersection. He described the area, stating that it con- tained a walled residential t~a~t with Pacific being the only open street within several hundred feet; that there was no commercial zoning within the tract; that it was necessary to cross warner at pacific to go to the store; and that it was just not a simple school crossing. Mr. Burns further stated that it was not p~0ssible to split the responsibility for Children's welfare between the City and ~he parent; that it was a joint responsibility; and that both have the moral responsibility for the welfare of citi'zens at all times. He als0 stated that warrants were guidelines which a governmental body must have in order to properly function; that like all guidelines without flexibility, they can result'in injustices; that there were special circumstances which took this inter- section out of the general category of warranted signals; that development of industry in the area and new housing development, introducing additional iraffic, have con- tributed to creating a monstrous intersection. He reviewed the accidents that had occurred at the intersection and films of the crossxng were shown. The City Manager stated that the intersection was an intolerable crossing; that children should not be crossing it at any time; that any signalization of the inter- section would have to be tied into the Bristol Street intersection; that both inter- sections would indicate "green" at the same time and thereby invite drivers to speed up in order to get through the light at Pacific; that a traffic light affords no protection unless it is placed in accordance with good engineering practice; that the odds for a death at this intersection with a light are at least four times as great as they are without one. Mayor recognized Mr. Burns, who stated that the intersection should have a signal: and a crossing guard; that the "f~ur times as many accldents~' possibly would not / apply if the intersection had both, and that the guard would control the children and the signal would control the traffic. The City Manager stated that in his opimon the best possible solution would be to close the intersection to both auto and pedestrian trafflc. CITY COUNCIL June 2, 1969 TRAFFIC SIGNAL REQUEST - PACIFIC AND WARNER (continued) The Mayor recognized Mr. Gary Tucker, 2062 South Rene, who stated that there was a controlled intersection at Bristol, only a block away; that another signal at Pacific would tie up traffic; and that a market was being constructed south of %Yarner that would eliminate the necessity of crossing the intersection for grocery shopping purposes. RECESS At 10:10 P.M., a three minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 10:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Amendment Appli- AMENDMENT APPLICATION 645 cation 645, initiated by the Planning PLANNING COMMISSION Commission, to amend Sectional District Map 12-5-10 by reclassifying residentially- zoned property north of Eighth Street, east of Flower, south of Seventeenth and west of Main as follows: north of Washington from the R 2 and R 3 Districts to the R 3H District, and south of Washington from the R 2, R 3 and R 3H Districts to the P District. The Planning Director reported that the rezonlng was in accordance With the adopted Master Plan; that it was part of a series of rezonings in the center part of the City to make it conform to the Master Plan. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, to approve Amendment Application 645 and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance reclassifying the property according to Exhibit A. The motion was passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Patterson, Thurman, Villa, Griset Markel None Due to a conflict of interest on the next item, Councilman Thurman excused himself from the Council Chamber. PUB LIC HEARING APPEAL 222 ' VA 69-24 BELL - WHINERY Hearing was continued from the meeting of May 19, in accordance with the appli- cant' s reques~. The Planning Director stated that his staff had informed him that the applicant had a new set of plans; that if that were the case, it would not be legal for the Council to conduct its hearing prior to submission of the plans and a hearing before the Plannlng Commission. It was moved by CoUncilrnan Villa, seconded by Councilman He'rrin and Carried, to refer the matter to Planning Commission for a public hearing and to waive the required Variance fee on the submission of new plans by the applicant. CITY COUNCIL - ~33 - ..June 2, 1969 Councilman Thurrnan resumed his chair at ~he Council table. CROSSING GUARD REMOVAL It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, to approve the recommendat~ on from the Citizen-Government Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety, dated May 14, 1969, to remove the crossing guards from the intersections of Fourth Street at Grand Avenue and First Street at Orange Avenue. Councilman Patterson re~uested more information and an explanation of traffic The City Manager stated that arrangements would be made for a traffic warrant demonstration by the Public Works Department for the Council. RES. 69-88 RESOLUTION 69-88 AUTHORIZING ElVI~NENT DOMAIN CONDEMNATION OF PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF Oi~ANGE ROAD AND WESTWOOD STREET FOR PARK PURPOSE was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Thurrnan, Villa, Griset Her rin, Markel None The City Manager stated that condemnation was necessary because the properties' owners and the City had been unable to agree on a purchase price; and that negotia- tions would continue, but it was necessary to establish a date of value on the propertie s. BUDGET TRANSFERS Budget Transfers: From 51-329 (Fire, Building Equip- ment Maintenance) 51-290 (El Salvador Recreation Center) 51-296 (Athletics & Sporting Events) 11- 123 (Community Relations) On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council approved the following To Amount 51-551 (Public Works, Select Street System) $ 21,000.00 51-299 (Swimming Pools) 175 · 51-299 (Swimming Pools) 340.00 1 I- 181 (Civil Defense) 380.00 Total - $ 21,895.00 CITY COUNCIL - 234 - June 2, 1969 WEED ABATEMENT NOTIFICATION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Council- man Patterson and carried, that for future Weed Abatement Programs the Staff shall mall Out written notices for weed abatement using the latest available County Assessor's roll; that this additional cost shall he borne by General Funds; and that this notice be in addition to the placard posting method. PARK SITE DEDICATION It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin, that the City shall retain its present policy and not adopt an ordinance requiring subdividers to dedicate land for park pur- poses or pay an "in lieu" fee for park purposes. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Thurman, Villa, Griset Markel, Patterson None LOT FEES Councilman Brooks stated that the City was behind the times in its fees; that our fees amounted to half those of many cities; and that perhaps the $25.00 lot fee should be upgraded. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried, that the Staff conduct a further study of fees paid by land developers and report to the Council on the matter as soon as possible. FEDERAL AID It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin, that the Council defer discussion of the City Manager's report on Federal Aid to Cities to the meeting of July 7, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Markel, Thurman, Griset Patterson, Villa None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel requested that the following statement be included in the Minutes of the meeting: "For the record I wish inserted into the Minutes of the Meeting of May 5, 1969, of May 19, 1969 and/or this June Z, 1969 Meeting of the Council the following statement which is intended to cover a more detailed statement I made in connection with the inadvisability of permitting commercial encroachments into industrial areas of the City. The statement follows: CITY COUNCIL - 235 - June 2, 1969 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Councilman Markel's Statement (continued) I believe the encroachmei~t of. commercial development into the industrial zoned areas ~f our city is destroying our industrial potential and is not only ruinous to our fine industrial zones but is prowng a hazard to the economical development of our commercial zones because storekeepers and office seekers are locating in the more economical rental facilities of.the M-1 and M-2 Zones. I concluded by saying that I was concerned at the fact that the Planning Commission and Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce were not more concerned with th~s increasingly bad condition." Councilman Markel requested that the Minutes of the various Boards and Commissions of the City include mention of the fact of his presence when the liaison Councilman is in attendance a~ the meeting. Councilman Villa requested that the following statement be read into the Minute s: "This is going to shock a lot of our good citizens who are opposed to Federal aid. The City of Santa Ana, as of June, 1968, has re- ceived the following Federal aid from the: ' Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense ~ Department of Health, Education and Welfare Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of the Interior Department Of Labor l~ost Office Department Department of State Department o£ Transportation Treasury Department Agency for International Development Civil Service Corn-mission Federal Communications Commission General Services Administration Interstate Commerce Commission National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Science Foundation Railroad Retirement Board Selective Service System Small Business Administration Tennessee Valley Authority U, S. Information Agency Veterans Administration This is our money coming back to us ." Total 397,198 4,511 82,759,000 681,722 1,549,012 52,838 1,055,382 6,216,256 87 259,246 4,810,036 22,050 1,686,441 52,081 6,255,244 189 857,059 28,211 462,521 141,033 386,500 342 1,014 18,655,035 $ 126,333,008 CITY COUNCIL - 236 - June 2, 1969 COUNCILMEN'S ABSENCE On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, permission was granted for Mayor Griset and Councilman Patterson to be excused from attendance at the next regular Council meeting, June 16, 1969, due to their attendance at the U. S. Conference of Mayors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. SENATE BILL 1414 It was moved by Councilman Brooks, ESTABLISHING POLICE OFFICER seconded by Councilman Patterson and COMPENSATION carried, that the Mayor and City Mana- ger generate all possible opposition to SB 1414 by notification to the Senate Finance Committee and the City's Assembly and Senate representatives that the full force of this City's government is against the passage of SB 1414. EXECUTIVE STUDY SESSION The Mayor announced that the Council would meet in Executive Study Session on Monday, June 9, 1969, at 10:00A.M., in the Mayor's office at the City Hall to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. COUNCIL MEETINGS The Mayor announced that effective June 16, 1969, and until further notice, all meetings of the City Council would be held in the Auditorium o£ the First Assembly of God Church located at 500 West Sixth Street, Santa Ana. AD$OURNMENT At 11:48 P.M., there being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Thurman and carried. Florence I. Mal~ne Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL - 237 June 2, 1969