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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA September 2, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 Po M., in the First Assembly of God Church, 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen present: Wade Herrin, Walter Brooks, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa~ and Mayor Lorin Griset. Also present were Assistant City Manager Bruce Spragg, Assistant City Attorney James Withers, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Van Stevens, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. MINUTES On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 18, 1969, were approved as submitted. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:02 P. M., the City Council adjourned to Executive Session for approximately one-half hour to consider appointment to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Vernon S. Evans to the City Council. Mrs. Janice Boer requested the City Council to consider appointment of a woman to the Planning Commission. The Council reconvened at 2:48 P. M., with the same Council members present. Mr. Waldo Haug, 827 North Westwood Avenue, was appointed as a member of the Planning Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1970, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset None None Mayor Griset announced that Council would hold an Executive Session at the September 15 Council meeting to consider replacement for Mr. Ilaug on the Personnel Board; that Council would like as many persons as possible to make themselves available for the opening on the Personnel Board; that persons interested should contact the Clerk's office or a Councilman to make appli- cation; and that interviews would be held at the Executive Session on Sep- tember 15. CITY COUNCIL -307- September 2~ 1969 SPEC. 251-104 Acting on the recommendation of the LIBRARY PERIODICALS Staff, award of contract for Spec. 251- 104, Annual Periodical Requirement for Library, 1970, was continued to the September 15 meeting, on motion of Councilman IIerrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and una~_imousty carried, so that Staff could investigate to see if arrangements could be made for a three year bid. Later, at the evening meeting, the Assistant City Manager explained that the low bidder had been contacted and was willing to bid on a three year basis. In view of this, it was moved by Councilman IIerrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried, that all bids for Spec. 251 -104, Annual Periodical Requirement for Library, 1970, be rejected and the Staff be authorized to re-advertise for bids at a later date on a three yeartSasis. SPEC. 641:159 On motion of Councilman Brooks, FIRE IIOSE seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 641-159 - Fire Hose: 1200 ft. 1 1/2"; 1600 ft. 2 1/2"; 1400 ft. 3"; awarded contract to the low bidder, II. K. Porter Co. - Thermoid Division, at basic price; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 641-158 On motion of Councilman Brooks, 50 PICNIC TABLES seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 641 -158, 50 Picnic Tables; awarded contract to the low bidder meeting specifications, R. G. Detracts & Co., for 38 tables only; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 631-129A On motion of Councilman Herrin, DOMESTIC WATER METERS seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 631-129A, Domestic Type Water Meters; awarded contract at unit prices to the low bidder meeting specifi- cations, Gamon/Calmet Industries, Inc.; and rejected all other bids. BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, plans and specifications were approved and advertising for bids was authorized for the following: SPEC. 641-167, (1) Forensic Comparison Microscope (Replacement); opening September 25, 1969. PROJECT 7008 - Construction of a Branch Library on McFadden between Fairview Street and Sullivan Street; opening, October 1, 1969. CITY COUNCIL -308 - September 2, 1969 BID CALLS (continued) PROJECT 6006 - COnstruction of Fire Station No. 10 on the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue; opening, September 30, 1969. PROJECT 7009 - Relocation of building from Lincoln Avenue to Corporation Yard; opening, September 15, 1969. The respective architects displayed renderings of the Branch Library and Fire Station No. 10. READING WAIVED motion of Councilman Herrin, animously carried. The full reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of Which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived, on seconded by Councilman Patterson and un- ORD. NS-979 ORDINANCE NS-979 AMENDING BUSH STREET ARTICLE IX OF THE SANTA ANA ALIGNMENT MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9271.64 TO PART 7, CHAPTER 2, THEREOF~ RELATING TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET ALIGNMENT (BUSH STREET - 10TI{ STREET TO WASHINGTON) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset None None ORD. NS-980 ORDINANCE NS-980 AMENDING THE MOBILE X-RAY UNITS SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO ARTICLE V THEREOF, CONCERNING REGULATION OF MOBILE X-RAY UNITS was adopted, on motion of Councilman PIerrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset None None CITY COUNCIL -309 - September 2, 1969 ORD. NS-981 ORDINANCE NS-981 OF THE CITY OF TAX RATE SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, i FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY ASCERTAINED TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY, AND TO PAY THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, FALLING DUE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR 1969-70, FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR SAID CURRENT YEAR, AND DESIGNATING THE NUMBER OF CENTS ON EACH $100.00 OF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR VARIOUS FUNDS OF SAID CITY HEREBY LEVIED ON THE WHOLE OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset Markel None ORD. NS-982 ORDINANCE NS-982 AMENDING THE HANDBILLS SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3823 OF PART 2, CHAPTER 8, ARTICI.F. III THEREOF, RELATING TO HANDBILLS was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin~ on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Villa, Griset Markel, Patterson None RES. 69-132 - SANTA ANA RESOLUTION 69-132 OF THE CITY RIVER AND SANTIAGO CREEK COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS' WORK ON THE SANTA ANA RIVER AND SANTIAGO CREEK AND URGING EXPEDIENCY THEREFOR was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried. RES. 69-133'- DEEDS, RESOLUTION 69-133 ACCEPTING NO CASH DEEDS FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried. RES. 69-134 - DEEDS RESOLUTION 69-134 ACCEPTING WITH CASH DEEDS FOR THE WIDENING OF FIRST STREET FOR WHICH THE CITY tS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Griset Evans, Markel None CITY COUNCIL -310 - September 2, 1969 RESOLUTIONS (continued) RES. 69 -135 - RESOLUTION 69-135 AUTHORIZING QUITCLAIM DEED EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED TO OWNERS OF RECORD was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and un- animously carried. Due to a conflict of interest on the following item, Mayor Griset left the Council Chamber. PARK SITE AGREEMENT Execution of Agreement for acquisition of park site located on the south side of MacArthur between Bristol and Flower Streets was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried. Councilman Patterson voted "No", explaining that he was not opposed to this particular agreement; that he was opposed to the City's purchasing park sites when it could require dedica- tion; and that he was in favor of parks but opposed to this method of acquisition. Mayor Griset returned to the Council table. CHANGE ORDER Change Order No. 1 to contract with Brage Construction Company, Pr0- ject 3008, construction of sanitary sewer under Santiago Creek at Aloha Street and a sanitary sewer in River Lane between Bristol and Baker, increasing $645.22, was approved, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Evans and un- animously carried. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 236 Execution of agreement with Donald B rinkerhoff Associates for landscape architectural services in Assessment District 236, Fourth Street between Ross and Spurgeon Streets, was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset Markel None CITY COUNCIL -311 - September 2, 1969 CANDY SALE A request from Mater Del High School for permission for students to sell chocolate bars October 1 - 7, 1969, was approved on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA. On motion of Councilman Brooks, CITIES VOTING DELEGATE seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, Councilman Ray Villa was appointed as the Council's voting representative, Council- man Jerry Patterson was named Alternate, and Councilman J. Ogden Markel named the second Alternate for the League Conference in San Francisco, September 28 - October 1, 1969. BOWERS MUSEUM A letter from the Bowers Museum SALES AREA Board requesting approval of a sales area at the Bowers Museum was referred to the City Attorney for a ruling, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman Herrin, LICENSE APPLICATIONS seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, the following Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were ordered filed: Sully's Side Pocket, 1230 S. Main, New On Sale Beer; ABC Store, 3328 W. Bolsa, Off Sale General, Person to Person Transfer; 302 Cafe, 300-02 North Main, On Sale General, Person to Person Transfer; Tic Toc Market, 2102 W. 17th Street, Off Sale Beer and Wine, Person to Person Transfer. VARIANCES It was moved by Councilman iHerrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions and decisions of the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator as actions of the City Council on the following: VA. 69-54, HONER DEVELOPMENT CO. - Construct a beauty shop on a lot at 2010 N. Bristol Street in the R 2 District - APPROVED; VA 69-58, WASHINGTON THRIFT AND LOAN - To permit two non-illuminated, oversized wall signs on an existing building at 1020 N. Broadway in the P District - APPROVED.; CITY COUNCIL -312- September 2, 1969 VARIANCES (bontinued) VA 69-59, RICHARD L. MA.RT~N - To permit a 14' x 32' building to be utilized for an office on alot at 1021 S. Elliot Place in the R 1 District with an existing single family dwelling - DENIED; VA 69-60, WILLIAM M. AND JOHNNIE W, BEBERMEYER- To construct a single family dwelling and a two car garage at 1720 W. Fourth Street in the C 1 District - DENIED; VA 69-61, J. B. SLEMONS - To permit a garage to be constructed in the open at 405 W. Warner Avenue in the C 2 District - APPROVED; VA 69-62, FARROW DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - To construct a 100-unit garden apartment complex at 1750 Sherry Lane in the R lB and C 5 Districts - APPROVED; VA 69-63, HIRSCO CORPORATION - To construct a 10' x 20' double-faced identification sign in front of a garden apartment complex at 2901 N. Bristol Street, in the A 1 District - APPROVED; VA. 69-64, HIRSCO CORPORATION - To construct two 10' x 20' double-faced identification signs for an apartment complex and install space-o-matic parking device in two parking stalls at 521 N. Tustin Avenue - APPROVED. TRAFFIC Report of control devices removed or installed August 14 through 25, 1969 was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. BOND RELEASE - TRACT 6690 Acting on the Public Works Director's report of satisfactory completion of improvements, on motion of Council- man Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried, Council authorized release of bonds for Tract 6690, Fairview and Aurora Streets. FINAL MAP, TRACT 6702 Final Tract Map 6702, filed by Santiago Development Company, creating 59 lots at Patton Street and Keller Avenue, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agreement authorized, on motion of Council- man Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL -313- September 2, 1969 FINAL 1VLA.P, TRACT 6703 Final Tract Map 6703, filed by Santiago Development Company, creating 85 lots at MacArthur Boulevard and Patton Street, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agreement authorized, on motion of Council- man Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. Due to a conflict of interest on the following item, Councilman Evans left the Council Chamber. FINAL MAP, TRACT 6798 Final Tract Map 6798, filed by Covington Brothers, creating 21 lots north of Sunflower Avenue between Fairview and Greenville Streets, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agreement authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried. Councilman Evans returned to the Council table. UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING On motion of Councilman Brooks, PROGRAM seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, the City Council approved in principle the requirement that the utility service facilities shall be placed so they are entirely underground within the property boundaries on new building construction, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance. DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT On motion of Councilman Brooks, PARKING ZONE TIME LIMITS seconded by Councilman Villa, Council approved the Staff recom- mendation to create a 24-minute parking zone from the existing 2-hour parking zone (District B) on the east side of Main Street from Tenth Street to 130 feet north of BC on Tenth Street, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset Markel None On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council approved the Staff recommendation to revert the existing 24-minute parking zone to a 1-hour parking zone (District A) on the west side of South Main Street from 78 feet north of the BC to 120 feet north of the BC on ~Valnut Street. CITY COUNCIL -314- September 2, 1969 OUTSIDE LIGHTING and make a recommendation. The Staff was requested to check the outside parking area of the Church to see if more lighting can be provided COUNCIL MEETING PLACE A motion was made by Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Herrin, that the City Council move back to the Council Chambers in the City Hall for Council meetings. After some ~c~sion by Council and a statement by Janice Boer that the parking was inadequate at the Church location, the motion failed adoption on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: A BSE NT: Herrin, Evans, Markel Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Griset None ' MANAGER'S ABSENCE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager's absence from the City for vacation purposes. Councilman Markel voted "No". COUNCILMAN'S ABSENCE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and carried, the City Council approved the absence of Councilman Patterson from the evening session of theCouncil meeting. DELHI AREA Councilman Markel stated he was sorry he had been unable to attend the Human Relations Formation Committee meeting which had been held at the Church in the Delhi area on August 11, since he thought the area was in excellent cqndition at the present time and he would have liked to remind the people at the meeting of the improvements in that area during the past 15 years. Councilman Villa responded, stating that we were living in accelerated times; that what was true 15 years ago is not true today; that people are more conscious of their rights and expect more services; and that a Human Relations Commission can relate to the needs of the community and the solutions the'Council and Staff can offer. CITY COUNCIL -315- September 2, 1969 PARKING METER REMOVAL Palmer Gillette, representing the REQUEST -. PETITION Gillette Cafeteria, 208 North Broadway, presented a petition, containing approx- imately fourteen signatures of business owners in the area, requesting the removal of parking meters on Broadway between First and Fourth Streets. On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by CounciLman Villa and carried, the petition was ordered filed and referred to the Staff for report back at the September 15 Council meeting. SANTA ANA BOWL Janice Boer complained about the noise and lateness of the recent rock and roll concerts being held at the Stadium, and the undesirable element they attract. BRANCH LIBRARY NAME Assistant City Manager Bruce Spragg reported that the Library Board had recommended that the new branch Library be named "McFadden Branch Library". On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, Council officially adopted the name "McFadden Branch Library" as the name for the new branch Library to be constructed on McFadden Avenue between Fairview and Sullivan Streets. HUMAN RELATIONS Councilman Patterson announced the FORMATION COMMITTEE following Human Relations Formation MEETINGS Committee meetings: September 4, 7:30 P.M., Monte Vista School; September 18, 7:30 P.M., Fremont School; October 9, 7:30 P.M., Santiago School; and stated the public is invited:to all meetings. RECESS At 4:40 P.M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P. M., at which time it reconvened with the following Council members present: Wade Herrin, Walter Brooks, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Ray Villa, and Mayor Lorin Griset~ Councilman Jerry Patterson was absent. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was delivered by Major Tom Cisar, of the Salvation Army. CITY COUNCIL -316- September 2, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened on AMENDMENT APPLICATION;' 648 Amendment Application 648, filed by HOLTZ - Alban Holtz, proposing amendment of ~ Sectional District Map 18-5-9, to reclassify property located at the southeast corner of Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue from the R 1 District to the R 4 and C 4 Districts. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin, Amend- ment Application 648 was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to reclaasify the property according to Exhibit A, on the following roll call vote: ~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Villa, Griset None Patterson AMBULANCE ORDINANCE A letter from Dr. Waiter T. Flaherty requesting Ambulance Code revisions was considered by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and un- animously carried, the letter was ordered filed and the Staff was directed to reply to the letter. '. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY - CARE : ~ operate one ambulance in the City. Hearing was opened on the Application filed by Care Convalescent Ambulance Service, Stanton, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Jerome G. Colton, 11051 Bixler Circle, Garden Grove, attorney repre- senting the applicant, explained that the convalescent ambulance service does. not respond to emergency calls and is used only for transporting patients to or from the hospital at the request of the patient or the patient's family; that the company has been in operation for five months and is licensed in five cities in Orange County and by the County of Orange; that the partners in the company are highly trained and highly experienced; that the application has been filed at the request of one of the hospitals in the City; and that applicants felt that this type of service was needed in Santa Aha. Speaking in opposition to the application were the following: Carlos G. Paladini, General Manager of Schaefer's Ambulance Service; Bright Morgan, owner and operator of Morgan's Ambulance Service; Mrs. Georgia Aquino, owner and operator of Wind Ambulance Service. The hearing was closed. CITY COUNCIL -317- September 2, 1969 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC Hearing was opened on the Application CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY filed by Schaefer's Ambulance Service, - SCHAEFER'S Santa Ana, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate three additional ambulances in the City. Carlos G. Paladini, Schaefer's Ambulance Service, explained that they are requesting a Certificate to operate three ambulances, in addition to the the two they now operate in the City, because of the rapid population growth, to serve the needs of the City. Frank Morgan, of Morgax{ Ambulance Service, Santa Ana, also spoke in favor of granting additional permits to Schaefer's Ambulance Service. No one spoke in opposition. The hearing was closed. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY - SOUTHLAND one ambulance in the City. Hearing was opened on the Application filed by Southland Ambulance Service, Buena Park, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate Sherman Ninburg, of Southland Ambulance Service, spoke On behalf of Southland Ambulance Service, stating there was a need for additional ambulance service in the City; that their company has the V. A. contract for the Long Beach Veterans Hospital which requires them to come into the City of Santa Ana often; that a permit for Southland would create competition for the existing services; and that they could provide a high level of service. · Leon Ninburg and Attorney Jerome Colton also spoke on behalf of Southland Ambulance Service. Carlos G. Paladini, Frank Morgan, and Mrs. Georgia Aquino spoke in opposition to the Application of Southland Ambulance Service, and a memorandum in opposition to issuance of the Certificate received from Stanley C. Gould earlier in the day, Attorney representing Morgan Ambulance Sea;it% was also considered by the Council. The hearing was closed. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin that a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity be granted to Care Convalescent Ambulance Service to operate one ambulance within the City of Santa Ana, upon a finding in accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 6381.3 that applicant is fit, willing and able to perform such public service and to conform to the pro- visions of the Municipal Code and the rules and safety standards established by the City, based on due consideration by the Council of the applicant's charact er, experience, and responsibility; and that there is a need for such additional ambulance service within the City. CITY COUNCIL -318- September 2, 1969 PUBLIC HEARINGS:~ (continued) CARE CONVALESCENT AMBULANCE SERVICE The motion resulted in a tie vote, as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Villa, Griset Brooks, Evans, Markel Patterson On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin, a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity was granted to Schaefer's Ambulance Service to operate two additional ambulances within the City of Santa Ana, upon a finding in accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 6381.3 that applicant is fit, willing and able to perform such public service and to conform to the provisions of the Municipal Code and the rules and safety standards established by the City, based on due consideration by the Council of the applicant's character, experience, and responsibility; and that there is a need for such additional ambulance service within the City,. on the following roll call vote! AYES: " Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Villa, Griset NOES: Markel ABSENT: Patterson On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin~ a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity was granted to Southland Ambulance Service to operate one ambulance within the City of Santa Ana, upon a finding in accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 6381.3 that applicant is fit, willing and able to perform such public service and to conform to the provisions of the Municipal Code and the rules and safety standards established by the City, based on due consideration by the Council of the applicant's character, experience, and responsibility; and that there is a need for such additional ambulance service within the City, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Villa, Griset Markel Patterson On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin, the hearing on the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Care Convalescent Ambulance Service was reopene'd' and continued to the September 15 Council meeting, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset Brooks; Markel Patterson RECESS Council members present At 9:10 P.M., atenminute recess was declared. The Council recon- vened at 9:20 P.M., with the same CITY COUNCIL -319- September 2, 1969 PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on the appeal TAXI OPERATOR'S PERMIT filed by Albert Eckerle from the Police Chief's denial of permit to operate a taxicab in Santa Ana. The appellant, Albert Eckerle, was present and answered questions of the Council. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, the appeal was denied, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks. Evans, Markel. Villa, Griset None ~Patte rson On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Villa, the City Attorney was instructed to amend Section 6382.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide the right of appeal to the City Council at the end of a three year period after a drunken driving conviction and that appeal would have to made within a thirty day period after denial by the Chief of Police, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Villa, Griset None Patterson CLAIMS Council considered the Claims for Damages of Willie May McGil], Alice Thomas, Faye Johnson, Clarence Bracken, Oscar Thomas, Harry D. Thomas, William Brooks. On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin, the claims were denied on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Brooks, Evans, Markel, Griset Villa Patterson RECESS same Council members present. At 9:45 P. M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council re- convened at 9:50 P. M., with the DELHI ORGANIZATION Council considered the letter from Lorenzo Rios, Chairman, Delhi Organization, regarding the Community Park Project at Warner and Halladay. Lorenzo Rios informed the Council that representatives from their organization had met with the City Staff in the morning and that their questions had been answered add the problems resolvec~ and that further meetings were planned in the future. Mr. Rios thanked Assistant City Manager Bruce Spragg and the Staff for the opportunity of expressing themselves and invited the Council to attend their Fiesta to be held September 12, 13, and 14. Mr. Spragg stated Staff was trying to open up the line of communication and that the meeting had been a gratifying experience and the Staff appreciated the interest of the people involved. Bob Christopherson also expressed the appreciation of the Delhi Organization for the cooperation of the Staff. CITY COUNCIL -320 - September 2, 1969 SOLICITATION APPLICATION On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, Council approved the Solicitation Application of Atsac, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, door-to-door soliciting, November 14-22, 1969. PETITION - UNDERGROUND On motion of Councilman Brooks, UTILITY DISTRICT seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, a petition for the formation of an underground utility distric~ containing approximately eight signatures, filed by the property owners in the area of 8th and llth Streets between Main and Bush Streets, was accepted and a public hearing was set for October 6, 1969, 7:30 P.M., at 500 West Sixth Street (First Assembly of God Church). PUBLIC PROPERTY USE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried, Applica- tion for Special License to Use Public Property filed by Santa Aha Fire Department for Fire Prevention Parade and use of Santa Aha Bowl, October 11, 1969, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.I~., was approved REIMBURSEMENTS On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, Council approved the following reimbursements: Bonner Qualified Properties, $9, 752.00, for street im- provements on Santa Clara Avenue 330 feet to 1, 000 feet east of Tustin Avenue. Dunton Ford, $8, 250.00, for street improvements on the north side of Warner Avenue from Main Street to 1, 300 feet west of Main Street. Coast Equipment Exchange, $1, 982.00, for improvements on southwest corner of First Street and Grand Avenue. Hirsco Corp., $9, 137.63, for improvements to ultimate width on the east side of Tustin Avenue north of Fourth Street. CITY COUNCIL -321 - September 2, 19.69 VA 69-57 It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried, to adopt the findings of fact, conclusion and decision of the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator as an action of the City Council on Variance Application 69-57, Community Psychiatric Centers, to construct a 50-bed psychiatric sanatorium at 2212 East Fourth Street, in the A 1 District - APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P. M., on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilr~l ,au Villa and unanimously carried. Florence I. Malone Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL -322- September 2, 1969