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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA October 6, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P. M. ~ in the First Assembly of God Church~ 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen present: Wade Herrin, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Ray Villa, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilmen Walter Brooks and Jerry M. Patterson were absent, but Councilman Patterson arrived later in the meeting. 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 the Regular Meeting of September 15, On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, the Minutes of 1969 were approved as ,submitted. PERSONNEL BOARD APPOINT ME NT 1971, on motion of Councilman Herrin, unanimously carried. Mr. Everett Winters was appointed to the Personnel Board to replace W~ldo Hang for the term explrlng Jun~ ~ seconded by Councilman Villa a~::i BID OPENING DATE On motion of Councilman Herrin, CHANGED seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, the bid opening change in date from October 1, 1969 to October 14, 19fi~r PROJECT 7008 - Construction of a Branch Library on McFadden Avenue between Fairview and Sullivan - was ratified by Council. Councilman Patterson arrived at the Council meeting at 2:05 P. M. SPEC. 641-161 - RESCUE- On motion of Councilman I-Ierrin, SALVAGE - SQUAD COMBINATION seconded by Councilman ViIla and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bid received for Spec. 641-161, One Rescue-Salvage-Squad Combination and awarded contract to Crown Coach Corp., the only bidder. PROJECT 6006 - FIRE On motion of Councilman Patterson, STATION NO. 10 seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, Council ordered ~ filed report of bids received for Project 6006, Construction of Fire Station Number 10; awarded contract to the low bidder, First Assurance Company; and rejected all other bids. CITY COUNCIL - 340- October 6, 1969 SPEC. 641-~67 - FORENSIC On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded COMPARISON MICROSCOPE by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 641-167, One Forensic Comparison Microscope; awarded contract to the low bidder, American Optical Corporation; and rejected all other bids. PROJECT 7006 - BAKER STREET On motion of Councilman Herrin, sec- FOOTBRIDGE onded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project 7006, Reconstruction of the Baker Street Footbridge over Santiago Creek and Construction of Storm Drain Outlet; awarded contract to the low bidder, F. T. Ziebarth; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 251-104 - LIBRARY On motion of Councilman Herrin, sec- PERIODICALS onded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bid received and awarded contract to the only bidder, Franklin Square -~/!_~.yf~.ir Agency, for a three year period, at a fixed yearly rate of $4, 491.95, payable annually. BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried, Council approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for th~ following: (a) Spec 641-168 - 21 each Electric Sirens (hood type to replace underhood ones now in use); opening October 28. (b) Project 4013 - Construct P-3 Storm Drain from F-01 Channel to Main Street, opening October 28. BUDGET TRANSFER Request for Budget Transfer, Fund 51, from Account 206-536, Public V~orks Storm Drain Construction, to Account 207-536, in the amount of $65,0000 was approved and authorized, on motion ~f Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously ~arried. 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 Patterson and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL -341- October 6, 1969 ORD. NS-984 - A..A. 648 ORDINANCE NS-984 CHANGING DISTRICT HOLTZ CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT APPLI- CATION NO. 648 FILED BY ALRAN HOLTZ AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 18-5-9 (EXHIBIT AA 648-A) (reclassifying property on the south side of McFadden between the Southern Pacific Railroad and Standard Avenue from the R 1 to the R 4 and C'4 Districts) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson~ seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset None Brooks ORD. NS-983 - UNDERGROUND ORDINANCE NS-983 AMENDING THE UTILITIES SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8314.1 TO CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE VIII THEREOF TO REQUIRE FUTURE SERVICE CONNECTIONS ON STRUCTURES TO BE PLACED UNDERGROUND was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously car rte d. MASSAGE Council considered proposed ORDINANCE ESTABLISHMENTS NS-985 AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 4, TO ARTICLE VI THEREOF RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS. Mr. David Carlson, Western Regional Director of the American Massage and Therapy Association, expressed his satisfaction with the proposed ordinance, stating it would upgrade the profession by establishing that operators would have to be properly trained and qualified in order to be licensed in this city. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, the Council deferred artion on the matter to October 20, and directed that copies of the proposed ordinance be sent to the American Massage and Therapy Association and to all persons engaged in the massage and therapy business in the city for their consideration. ORD. NS-988 - ORDINANCE NS-986 AMENDING DRIVER PERMITS AND THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE APPEAL BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6382.2 AND 6384.1 THEREOF CONCERNING STANDARDS FOR DRIVER PERMITS AND APPEAL THEREFROM was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. RES. 89-147 RECOVERY OF TAXES THE COUNTY OF ORANGE DEFEND ACTION THE ACTION FOR RECOVERY OF TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST FILED BY IMPORT BUYERS CORPORATION ET AL AGAINST THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ET AL was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION 69-147 REQUESTING THAT CITY COUNCIL -342 - October 6, 1969 [i.:'~;~ ' ~RES; 69-14,8 - VA 69-56 RESOLUTION 69-148 DELETING CON- '] · ': ' -~ROHRS INVESTMENT CO. DITION NO. 2 IMPOSED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN GRANTING A VARIANCE ON VARIANCE APPLICATION 69-56 FILED BY ROHRS INVESTMENT COMPANY was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, Seconded by Councilman Markel, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset Evans Brooks RES. 69-149 RESOLUTION 69-149 PAYING TRIBUTE SPECIAL RESOLUTION AND HONOR TO THE SANTA ANA SOCCER TEAM ON WINNING THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried. RES. 69-152 - DEEDS RESOLUTION 69-152'ACCEPTING DEEDS WITH CASH FOR THE WIDENING OF FIRST STREET FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Griset 'NOES: Markel ABSENT: Brooks RES. 69 153 DEEDS, RESOLUTION 69-153 ACCEPTING DEEDS NO CASH FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. RES. 69 154 QUITCLAIM RESOLUTION 69-154 AUTHORIZING DEED EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED TO OWNERS OF RECORD WITH NO CASH CONSIDERATION was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. RECESS members present. At 3:00 P.M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 3:12 P. M., with the same Council CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Bill Dennis, Vice Chairman of the Centenn~ial Committee, enumerated - .~ ~ -~ the Ce~u~e~nial Events and extended an invitation to the Council to attend all of the events of the Centennial Celebration, culminating with the Pageant on October 25 at the Santa Ana Municipal Stadium. CITY COUNCIL -343 - October 6, 1969 Centennial Celebration (continued) Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, objected to the inclusion of the "Brother- hood Rally a part of the Centennial Program on the grounds that it was politically oriented. CENTENNIAL FIESTA Frank G. Benjamin~ Chairman of the STREET CLOSURE Fiesta Committee of the Centennial Committee, invited the Council to attend the Centennial Fiesta, October 17, 18, and 19, and requested permission to block off Ross Street between Fourth Street and Santa Aha Boulevard.during the Fiesta. On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, penniS'sion was granted to the Santa Aha Centennial Fiesta Committee to block off Ross Street between Santa Ana Boulevard and Fourth Street, from Friday, October 17 at 4:00 P.M. through Sunday, October 19 at 11:30 P. 5~_., subject To obtaining the written consent of the abutting property owners or occupants, on the following . roll call vote: AYES: NOE S: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, None Brooks Villa, Griset CENTENNIAL PAGEANT Execution of agreements was authorized AGREEMENTS with Dancing Waters, Inq., World Wide Ascensions, and Atlas Fireworks Company, for the dancing waters program, a balloon ascension and a fireworks display, respectively, at the Centennial Pageant, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote: AYES~ Evans, NOES: Herrin ABSENT:' Brooks Markel, Patterson, Villa, Grise{ PARK DESIGN AGREEMENT Council considered the proposed agreement with Courtland Paul/Arthur Beggs & Associates, landscape archi- tects, for design of the park south of MacArthur Boulevard between Main and Flower Streets (Macco, South). Councilman Markel opposed the. exPenditure of funds for this purpose and asked whether or not the park could be designed by City personnel. The City Manager stated that the landscape technician capable of doing park design was no longer in the employ of the City; that from time to' time t~ere ,~-had been criticism of the City's parks development in not using professional services; that the professional anchitect could combine~highly organized recreational activities and beauty intO a park development; and that the Staff had intended to try this approach at La Bolsa Park as well. CITY COUNCIL -344- October 6, 1969 Park Design Agreement (continued) Councilman Patterson stated that he would not be willing to approve a proposal that would primarily benefit one developer (Macco). The Assistant City Manager explained that it was a neighborhood park with frontage on at least two, perhaps three, public streete~ that it is as accessible as any of the City parks. The City Manager reminded the Council that since 1952, it had been Council policy to attempt to develop a neighborhood park within two-thirds of a mile of a built-up residential area. After further discussion, a motion b~y Councilman Villa to authorize execution of the agreement died for lack of a second. FollOwing that, it was moved by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Markel, that the agreement not be approved. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, None Brooks Villa, Griset RECESS pre sent. At 4:20 P. M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvene4 at 4:30 P. M., with the same Councilm~en CHANGE ORDER On motion of Councilman Herrin, PHOJECT ?004 seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council approVed Change Order No. 3 to contract with Pylon, Inc. for Project ?004, East Reservoir and Pumping Station, increasing $28?. 79. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 On motion of Councilman Patterson, PROJECT 1315 AND 1316 seconded by Councilman Herrin, Cou~l! approved Change Order No. I to cont~ with Industrial ContractinG Company for Project 1315 ~nd 1316 - Constructid~ West Downtown Diagonal, lFourth Street, Fifth Street, Sixth Street and ROBB Flower Street from Fourth Street toEighth Street and Fourth Street from ?00 feet west of Flower Street to Parton Street - increasing $~, 195.45, on the followin~ roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, P~tterson,-Villa, Griset Evans, Markel Brooks SIGNAL MAINTENANCE On motion of Councilman Markel;' sec- AGREEMENT onded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, the City Council authorized execUtion by'the Mayor.and Clerk 'or'Agreement with the State Division of Highways for traffic si~mal maintenance. CITY COUNCIL -345- October 6, 1969 LOS ANGELES BOARD OF Copy of Resolution adopted by theBoard SUPERVISORS' RESOLUTION of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, regarding petition to intervene in suit against automobile manufacturers was referred to the City Attorney for repor~ at the October 20 Council meeting, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. TASC RESOLUTION Copy of letter and re solution adopted by Transportation Association of Southern California, recommending revising and decreasing the excessive procedures and controls developed for the TOPICS Program was referred to the City Attorney and Staff for recommendation, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. WESTMINSTER RESOLUTION Council considered the resolution adopted by the City of Westminster urging President, Congress and courts to take · active steps to assure the American people freedom of religion and the basic right to express a belief in God. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a similar resolution for adoption on October 20. CHRISTMAS STREET The request from the South Main ' DECORATIONS Improvement Association for permission to attach Christmas decorations on the light'standards on South Main Street was referred to Staff for study and recom- mendation~ on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. REFUND REQUEST assessment fee. Council considered the request from H. L. Gutsch & Associates for refund for alleged overpayment to the City for drainage Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried to refund a drainage fee overpayment ~ the amount of $1, 9~92.9B paid'by H. L. Gutsch in con]unction with the develop- ment ora trailer park under Conditional Use Permit 73. AGENDA ORDER Following an announcement by the Mayer z_~ PEDESTRAIN V~ALKWAY that Mm. Shuler, the petitioner, had EASEMENT requested it, Agenda Item $8 was held ov~ to the evening meeting on mot-ion of ~Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL -346 - October 6, 1969 · Agenda Order Pedestrian 'Walkway Easement (continued) The Mayor recognized Mrs. Grace Callahan, 2702 Lingan Lane, who stated .that in view of the fact that she would be unable to be present for the evening meeting, she would like to voice her objection to closing off the easement used as a school walkway between South Marine and West Lingan Lane; that in her opinion a block wall fence separating the complainant's property from the easement would solve his problem; and that the other routes to school would necessitate crossing very dangerous intersections or involve much greater distances. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS The following Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were considered: Orbit Inn, 3601 W. 1st, New On Sale Beer; Punji Pit, 1630 S. Standard, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; Emily's Yo-Yo Cafe, 417 N. Raitt, On Sale Beer, PersOn Transfer; Stop 'N Go, 1636 S. Standard, Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person Transfer; Kanak Shack, 808 1/2 W. 4th, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; 302 Cafe, 302 N. Main, Supplemental On Sale General, Person Transfer; Sam's 801, 801 E. lsd, On Sale Beer & Wine,. Person Transfer; Mexican Grill, 1307 S. Main, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; The Showroom, 2509 S. Main, New On Sale Beer & Wine; Mr. M's, 2534 W. Westminster, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer, It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and carried, that a protest be filed on "The Showroom", 2509 South Main Street, with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the other applications be ordered filed. TRAFFIC Report of control devices removed or installed September 9, 1969, through September 24, 1969, was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried. VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL It was moved by CoUncilman Patterson, USE PERMIT se,conded by Councilman Herrin 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 69-70, KOWALCYK - construct room additions that encroach to within 7 1/2 ' of rear property line in R 1 District at 641 Patricta Lane - DENIED; It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin 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 69-71, LEVITT & SONS OF CALIF., INC. - permit construction of modeI home complex and sales facility with0' side yards on one side and front yards of 10-30 ' in R 1 District at 3200 S. Baker - APPROVED. CITY COUNCIL -347 - October 6, 1969 Variance and Conditional Use Permit (continued Due to a conflict of interest on the following Variance Application, Councilman Markel left the Council Chambers. It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried, to adopt the findings of fact, conclusion and decision of the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator as action of the City Council on the following: VA 69-75, MARKEL - construct a 42 1/2 ' high billboard on an existing building in the C 2 District at 1438 1/2 South Main - APPROVED, Councilman Markel returned to the Council table. METERS REMOVAL REQUEST Mayor recognized Mr. Palmer Gillette, representing Gillette Cafeteria, 208 N. Broadway, who had forwarded his written request, dated September 30, 1969, for the removal of parking meters on Broadway between First and Fourth Streets "~and on Second and Third Streets in the downtown business area, with one hour free parking. Mr. Gillette stated that he would like the Council to re- consider its action at its last meeting and authorize removal of the Parking meters requested now, rather than to postpone consideration until the six months had expired for the trial removal of meters on Fourth Street; and that the raeters could be covered if the Council did not wish to remove them entirely. Mayor recognizedMr. 'Gilmaker, 308 West Fourth Street, who stated that he felt Fourth Street had been given special treatment; that in his opinion it would only be right to remove the meters from Broadway and any other area of the City that might request it; that Broadway should have diagonal parking also to increase parking space. Following further discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans to grant the request for removal of parking meters and to extend the same Privilege to any other group of business people requesting removal of parking meters adjacent to their businesses. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Herrin, Evans NOES: Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset ABSENT: Brooks AGENDA ORDER On motion of Councilman Patterson seconded by COuncilman Herrin, and unanimously carried, Agenda Items 47 48, !9, 50, and 52 were held over to the evening meeting. CITY couNcIL -348- October 6, 1969 PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION Mayor recognized Dr. Michael Lodato SYSTEM FEDERAL AID representing Macro Data Associates, who reported on the status of the City's application for a Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant to design and implement a municipal information system to support functions of the public safety departments, Police, Fire and Disaster Control, as well as Planning and Licensing. He stated that the program would involve a two-year research and development project of a prototype system completely usable by~ the City; that the expected federal funding level was $350,000 to $400, 000; that the design philosophy is to extend the existing system to a more practical and improved system, placing emphasis on its usability by the employees involved inits operation; that the funds would support four or five Staff people in the design of the system; and that?" the program would involve the interchange of ideas with other cities working on this H. U. D. program. He reported further that this preliminary phase was 90 percent completed; that the final draft of the application would be completed on October 15, 1969, and in the hands of H. U. D. by October 31, 1969; and that the contract award date was December 15, 1969, with the actual pro~ect scheduled to begin on January 15~ 1970. VARIANCE 68-53 Mayor recognized Mr. Dale Heinly, UTILITY RELEASES 611 Civic Center Drive West, Attorney, representing Hirsco Corporation. He stated that his client had obtained a Variance granted by Resolution No. 68-104, for conditional construction of an apartment complex at 2901 North Bristol Street; that except for eight buildings, utility releases had been obtained; that these releases were being withheld by the Planning Department pending commencement of construction of two single-family residences west of the complex which would act as a buffer between the apartments and existing single-family dwellings; that these two s~ngle-family homes were included on the plot plan; that the City Planner maintains the homes should have been built concurrently with the apartments; that this has not been done and cannot be done in the immediate future; that the apartment complex is at a standstill pending the utility releases; and that some agreement will have to be effected between the City and his client as soon as possible for their release. Mayor recognized Planning Director Van Stevens who stated that the lateness of the hour would not allow sufficient time to adequately present the subject and in compliance with his request, it was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried to defer the matter to the evemng Agenda. LICENSE ORDINANCE Mayor recognized Mr. Donald E. Quinsey, D & M AMUSEMENTS Manager of D & M Amusements, 18411 Jocotal, Villa Park, who stated that the Business License Code pertaining to carnival and amusement operations was not correct and was not adhered to by anyone; that his storage yard is in Santa Ana and his business license fees run between $2, 500 and $3,000 yearly; that operators outside of the city lease their amusement equipment to non-profit organizations and do not have to pay a license fee despite the fact that they are making a profit on the rental; that because his yard is located in the city, if he similarly leases his equipment, he is still required to pay a license fee. CITY COUNCIL -349- October 6, 1969 License Ordinance D & M Amusements (continued) On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and u4uanimously carried, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for a review and recommendation of the subject license ordinance. RECESS At 6:20 P. M., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P. M. 0 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 James F. Stock of the First Christian Church. PERSONNEL BOARD The Clerk of the Council adminis- APPOINTMENT tered the oath of office to Mr. Everett Winters, newly appointed Member of the Personnel Board, for the term expiring June 30, 1971. SPECIAL RESOLUTION Mayor Griset presented RESOLUTION PRESENTATION 69-149 PAYING TRIBUTE AND HONOR TO THE SANTA ANA SOCCER TEAM ON WINNING THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA to Dr. Emelio Abitia, who introduced the Santa Ana Soqcer Team. The Junior Soccer Team was also introduced. UNDERGROUND UTILITY Hearing was opened to determine DISTRICT NO. 1 whether the public necessity, health, safety, or welfare will be served, by the establishment of Underground Utility District No. 1, area between Main and Bush Streets from 8th to llth Streets. Mr. Harold Segerstrom, one of the property owners requesting the District, was present and spoke in favor of establishing the District. No one spoke in opposition~?~Th~? hearing was closed. ' ~ · RESOLUTION 69~151 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 was adopted, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councll~ man Herrin, on the ,following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Griset None Brooks CITY COUNCIL -350 - October 6, 1989 REIMBURSEMENTS reimbursements were approved: On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman PatterSon and unanimously carried, the following Barbara Tucker Lashbrook and James B. Tucker $S10.22 for street improvement on 17th and Parton. Dunn Industrial Property Corp. $217.50 for street improvements on west side of Grand Avenue, north of Dyer Road 70 linear feet. Tic Toc Development Co. $567.24 for street improvements on west side of Newhope, 170 feet north of McFadden. PUBLIC PROPERTY USE On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, the following Applications for Special License to Use Public Property were approved: Apostolic Jesus Name Church, street services, 4th and Sycamore, Fridays, 6:30 to 7:00 P. M., for west side of Sycamore only. Explorer Scouts, Post 550, Garden Grove, requesting waiver of license fees to paint house numbers on curbs. SOLICITATION On motion of Councilman Herrin, APPLICATION seconded by Councilrn~n Evans and unanimously carried, Council approved the Solicitation Application of Camp Fire Girls, Annual Nut Sale, January 15, through February 2, 1970. WATER WELL The application of Ge0r~e Na~amat$~ for permit to drill one water well for agricultural purposes a~ 4920 West First Street was approved on condition that the well be drilled more than 60 feet from the center line of First Street, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. HELIOTROPE CUL DE SAC Council considered the report from Staff requesting Council approval of plans for construction of I-I~liotrope cul de sac. On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, Council approved the plans in principle and authorized the Director of Public Works to issue a permit to the contractor employed by the residents so that the street may be closed according to plan. CITY COUNCIL October 6, 1969 PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY EASEMENT The City Council considered the letter from Earl R. Shuler, 1122 South Marine Street, requesting a solution to the "litter and destruction" of his and neighbor's property because of the school walkway easement between South Marine Street and West Lingan Lane. Mr Shuler explained to the Council that he has been trying to get something done about the situation for the two years he has lived there; that he was not trying to keep the children from using the walkway, he was just trying to stop the litter. Mr. Shuler produced a bag of trash he had picked up earlier in the day for evidence and presented photos of the walkway. He stated that 90 percent of the children who used the walkway didn't need to and requested Council to do something about the problem. Mrs. Judith Barlow, 2625 Lingan Lane, representing mothers in the neighbor- hood, presented a petition containing approximately 239 signatures of mothers whose children use the walkway, objecting to closure of the walkway, and stated that these children would have to walk much further to get to school if the easement were not there~ she also stated that on the seve:~l time~ she had walked her children through, she had not seen any of the litter described by Mr. Shalcr. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, the petition was ordered filed. After further discussion, in view of the fact that there was no Council solution to the problem, Mr. Shuler's communication was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Vil~.r. carried. RECESS members present. At 8:40 P.M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 8:50 P. M., with the same Com~cil PARCEL MAP 624 Parcel Map 624, filed by Thomas J. Ellis, creating two R 1 parcels on the south sidle of Warner Avenue, 198 feet east of~ Greenville Street, was approved subject to conditions in Plannlng I)irector'S' report da. ted September 29, 1969, and alley requirement was waived, on of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously car~t. PARCEL MAP 625 Parcel Map 625, filed by L. M. Cox Manufacturing Co., Inc. 0 creating M 1 parcels at the end of EaS~ S~. Place, 480 feet east of Grand Avenue, Was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated September 30, 1969, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS A report from the City Manager on ~ RES. 69-156 revised p;-,ocedure for Acceptance of Deeds was considered by the City Council. On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilma~ Herrin, and unanimously carried, RESOLUTION NO. 57-256 was rescinded and RESOLUTION NO. 69-156 AUTHORIZING AN AGENT TO ACCEPT AND CONSENT TO THE RECORDATION OF DEEDS OR GRANTS TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA 'was adopted. CITY COUNCIL October 6, 1969 FINAL MAP, TRACT 6678 Final Tract Map 6678, filed by Kavanaugh/Beard and Betz Develop- ment Company, creating 18 lots at Franzen Avenue and Deodar Street, was approved, dedications thereon accepted, and execution of subdivision agreement authorized, on motion of CounciLman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried. SURPLUS BUILDING After considering Surplus Property AND APPURTENANCES - Report 28-69 regarding service station SPR 28-69 building and appurtenances at the north- east corner of First and Flower Streets, Council declared building and appurtenances surplus, authorized sale of building to the highest bidder with a minimum bid of $3, 750.00, and authorized sale of appurtenances by direct negotiation to willing buyers at salvage values to be determined by Purchasing Agent, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Patterson. Villa, Griset Markel Brooks VARIANCE 68-53 Mayor recognized Mr. Dale Heinly, UTILITY RELEASES Attorne~ representing Hirsco Corpor- ationwho summarized his remarks made during the afternoon session of the Council, stating that the Planning Director's position is that the two single-family houses are required; that his position is that they are not required based upon the written material he has seen; that the way to complete the project is by means of an Agreement which will assure the Staff that the homes will be built within approximately one year; and that he would be willing to meet with the Staff to resolve the problem but that it must be resolved within the next two or three days because of the financial hardship imposed upon his client. Mayor recognized Mr. Bill Van Riper, 2902 Fernwood Drive, ~ice Pre~rldent of the-lrilla de Flores Homeowners' Association, who stated t~t~his, association had opposed the construction of the complex when it ~%v~first proposed; that when the development had finally been approved, the re were several conditions attached: the two single-family homes, as a buffer; open space requirement; parking requirement; construction of a parapet in back of the development so as to screen off the development from a view of the single-family residence backyards; and that strict adherence to these conditions had not been followed in the apartment construction. Mr. Van Riper requested that the Council set a hearing so that the area residents could be informed of the terms of the Agreement reached between the City and the developer. The matter was referred to Staff to work out with the developer on motion of Councilman Patterson~ seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL October 6, 1969 RIBBON CUTTING Councilman Markel, on behalf of the South Main Improvement Association, announced that the ribbon cutting cere- mony for the new Safeway Store at Main and McFadden would be held at 1~:~ on October 7 and invited the Council to attend. RESIGNATION On motion of Councilman Marke~, PERSONNEL BOARD by Councilman Herrin and unardmo~$1y carried, the resignation of Williax~ from the Personnel Board was accepted with regret and the Clerk Was directed to extend an expression of appreciation to Mr. Wenke. Mayor Griset announced that an Executive Session would be held at the October c~,mo{~ me~'~g to consider a replacement for Mr. Wenke on the Personnel Boar.~ $ LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE Spptember 28 through October 1. Councilman Markel reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco COMMUNITY SERVICE Councilman Villa suggested that the CENTER Council might g~ve some thou~Irt tO possible future uses o£ the church building when the new City Hall has been completed. He stated that it m.ight be well to ~0~tder using it as a Community Service Center that might house many service organizations, such as United Fund and informational centers for ~..:.. power training and development STREET LIGHTING Mrs. Janice Boer requested Lrnp~ovement of the street lighting and policing in the ~'~ ' ~ down~own area of Second and Third Streets, statin$'that the area was not safe for pedestrians after dark. COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Marl~el 'e~ his opinion PLACE that communications between fli~ ~eUncil and City Hall have suffered since the ComlciI meetings have been held in the First Assembly of God Church, and that he thOUght the City Council should move back to the City Hall for ~he Council meetings. PI~JMAN RELATIONS FORMATION Councilman Patterson announced that ~he next meeting of the Human Relations Committee would be held on Thursday, 9, 7:-3~ P.M., at Santiago School. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Villa, At 10:05 P. M., there being no further business to come bef0~e the City Council, the meeting was adjourned, on motion of seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously carried. Florence I. Malone Clerk of the Council CITer COUNCIL -354- October 6, 1969