HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-1970MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AND
THE SANTA ANA UNIFIED
AND JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICTS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 15, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the
Santa Aha Board of Education at 1405 French Street, with the following
Councilmen and Board Members in attendance:
Councilmen:
Wade Herrin, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden
Markel, Ray Villa and Mayor Griset
Board Members: Jesse Berry, Charles Elerding, Robert Harr
and Rodolfo Montejano
Councilman Patterson arrived at 7:15 P.M.
Also present were City Manager, Carl J. Thornton and School Superin-
tendent, Charles F. Kenney.
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Mr. Montejano, Chairman, welcomed
the public and requested that the dis-
cussion be limited only to Board Mem-
bers, Councilmen and members of the respective staffs.
Mr. Montejano stated that student crossing guards had been discontinued by
the school due to loss of class time which had proven detrimental to the
teachers and students; that there had been no change of boundaries during
the last two years and none was contemplated which would affect the school
crossing guard situation. He asked for suggestions from the Council as to
how the Board might assist the City in a crossing guard policy.
Mayor Griset stated that the City desired to establish crossing guard guide-
lines which could be applied to all requests on an equal basis.
Councilman Markel spoke in favor of resumption of School Boy Patrols.
Mr. Hart described how parent groups had been successfully organized to
perform the school crossing guard function in the Compton School District.
Mr. Kenney agreed to obtain further information regarding the Compton
parent patrol.
Councilman Villa stated that it was difficult to understand the warrants,
particularly when residential intersections met the warrants but heavily
trafficked intersections did not; that he would be in favor of a policy whereby
the City would absorb the cost of the crossing guards based on recommen-
dations as to the location from the School Board.
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Mr. Thornton read Se~'~on 21372 of the Vehicle Code which sets forth the
necessity for warrants and emphasized thai, if the City did not adhere to the
warrants, it could easily lose local control to the state.
Mr. Berry suggested thai consideration be given to using the local police to
act as crossing guards; and that such a policy would give the school children
and policemen an opportunity to become friends.
In response to a question from Mr. Montejano, Mayor Griset stated that the
City would be willing to review the warrants and if necessary modify them
if it were in the best interest of the community.
Mr. Kenney stated that it was the responsibility of the School District to
call to the attention of the City the need for a particular safety requirement;
that it was the responsibility of the City to provide it; and that the School
District has no funds to share the costs without taking them from another
school program.
Councilman Evans stated that he was in favor of a review of the ~varrants;
that the City no~v has 31 guards and 5 relief guards; that it does not seem
logical that many more would be necessary; and that he would favor the
City paying the entire cost and installing guards based on recommendation
of the School Board or the Council.
Mr. Elerding stated that he would be in favor of a policy where the Council
would add crossing guards based on the recommendation of the School Board
after evaluation of the need; and that this could be done under present warrants.
Mr. Thornton stated that under the present system all locations are treated
equally; that if we lower our standard for one particular intersection it was
entirely possible that many other locations would also meet that lowered
standard necessitating additional guard assignments on an equal basis.
Director of Public Works stated that the traffic count is based on the theory
of "automobile - pedestrian conflict"; that all the traffic that would cross
the crosswalk where the children are crossing is counted; and that a traffic
signal is allowed a certain amount of credit in the count.
Councilman Herrin stated that the Council relies on its Traffic Safety
Committee for recommendation for addition or deletion of crossing guards.
Mr. Montejano stated that the Traffic Safety Committee really served no
useful purpose; that it relied on the recommendations of the City Adminis-
trative Staff; that he would suggest abolishing it because it created
additional antagonism.
Councilman Herrin stated that more emphasis should be given to instructing
children in traffic safety, both in the school and by the parents.
Councilman Patterson stated that he would suggest:
(1) that the Council evaluate the warrants and ask the staff to make
a recommendation;
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(2) that the Council also review the function of the Traffic Safety
Committee; and
(3) that if the School Board requested a crossing guard at a location
that did not meet the warrants, the Board should be prepared to
share the costs.
Mr. Montejano stated that the Board would evaluate its policy regarding
school patrols; but that he believes the Board would be against them because
of school time loss; that in his opinion the problem will be resolved; that the
Board was primarily interested in equal application of a policy; that at present
Sierra, Santiago and Roosevelt Schools do not meet the warrants but Sierra
and Santiago have crossing guards and Roosevelt does not.
F~EMONT SCHOOL In response to a question from Mr. Berry
concerning installation of curbing and
sidewalks on the south side of Fremont
School, Mr. Thornton stated that according to City Ordinance it would be the
responsibility of the School Board to provide them.
Mr. Berry stated that he would recommend that next year's Board budget
provide for this work.
JOINT RECREATIONAL USE Councilman Patterson stated that the City
OF SCHOOL FACILITIES would like to expand the program for the
joint use of school facilities for City
recreational programs as much as possible. He also asked if the Board was
considering another Bond election in the near future.
Mr. Montejano stated that the District would approve almost anything in terms
of using its facilities.
Mr. Kenney agreed and suggested that the City Administration discuss the
specifics with him.
McFADDEN SCHOOL BUILDING In response to Councilman Markel's
question, Mr, Montejano stated that
.the School Board was not financially
able at present to move the McFadden school building from itc site; and that
the possibilities of leasing it were nil because of the renovating costs involved.
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION Mr, Montejano stated that he did not
think the District would call another
Bond Election; that there was a slight
possibility of a small tax override to meet immediate building problems; but
this would depend on full board support.
A DJOURNME NT
declared the meeting adjourned.
At 9:30 P, M., there being no further
business to come before the City
Council and School Board, the Chairman
CITY COUNCIL
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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January 15, 1970
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
January 19, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall Annex, 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen present:
Wade Herrin, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray
Villa, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Also present were City Manager Carl J.
Thornton, City Attorney William L. Mock, Director of Public Works Ronald
Wolford, Director of Planning Charles Zimmerman, and Clerk of the Council
Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES
the Regular Meeting of January
On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman I~vans and
unanimously carried, the Minutes of
1970, were approved as submitted.
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell, voiced
her objections to the ward system for
election of Councilmen and suggested
that the ward boundary lines be changed at least once a year; she also suggested
that the wards be formed from the center of the City in pie-shaped wedges,
putting the Ward Seven voters into Wards Two, Four and Five, creating a new
Ward Seven, and going back to four wards, having three of the Councilmen
elected from the City at large.
Councilman Villa called for a point of order, stating that Mrs. Boer had spoken
longer than the five minute limit. In response to a question by the Mayor, Mrs.
Boer replied that she wished to talk for ten more minutes and that there was
no time restriction placed on her presentation ai the beginning of the meeting.
Mayor Griset stated that Council would limit her presentation to two more
minutes. It was moved by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel,
that Mrs. Boer be allowed to finish her presentation, which motion failed
adoption on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Marke]
Berrin, Patterson, Villa, Griset
None
The Mayor sa. id that Mrs. Boer would be allowed only two more minutes because
of the urgency of the business at this meeting.
Mrs. Boer continued her talk, requesting Council to place on the ballot for
the June Primary Election the following: removal of subpoena power from all
but the ].egisl~tive body and the Personnel Board and removal of all power to
administer oaths from all bodies except the above; formation of a Human Relations
Commission or Committee (the two alternatives with the powers delineated to
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January 19, 1970
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS (continued)
be submitted for a choice); the selection of a Councilman for Ward Seven to
be left to a vote of the people; permission to incorporate in the Charter the
power to re-draw ward lines yearly upon receipt of any census or state
estimate; a Charter change allowing election at large of the Mayor and two
Councilmen, with the other four being elected from four wards of equal size;
the requirement that any Councilman elected shall have a majority of the
votes cast (this will eliminate control of wards by "big money interests" and
will eliminate the seating of a man who has been rejected by 68% of the voters).
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa and unani-
mously carried, a copy of Mrs. Boer's presentation was ordered filed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
vacancy in Ward Seven.
Councilmen present.
At 2:25 P. M., the City Council
adjourned to Executive Session to
interview applicants for the Council
The Council reconvened at 4:58 P. M., with all
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unani-
mously carried, Harry K. Yamamoto was appointed as the Councilman for
Ward Seven to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Walter Brooks.
The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Yamamoto to ascertain if he would
be able to attend the evening Council meeting and have the oath of office
admini ste re d.
AGENDA ORDER It was moved by Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Herrin and
unanimously carried, to take Agenda
Item 50 (Federal Rent Supplement Program) out of order and consider at
this time.
FEDERAL RENT SUPPLEMENT Mr. Robert Hirsch requested that the
PROGRAM Council consider the adoption of a
Resolution which would authorize the
City to enter into the Federal Rent Supplement Program; that such action be
limited to two locations - one at the southwest corner of Harbor and Hazard,
and the second at the northwest corner of Seventeenth and Fairview. He
stated that both these locations were presently zoned for apartments. Mr.
Hirsch described the proposed development and the provisions applicable to
the Program. Council requested Mr. Hirsch to submit a proposal in writing
to the City Manager for further study.
PROJECT 6015 - PARKS' On motion of Councihnan Patterson,
LIGHTING seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, Council ordered
filed report of bids received for Project 6015, Construction of Ball Field
lighting at Santiago Park and Tennis Court lighting at Portola Park; awarded
contract to the low bidder, Seco Electric Co., Inc.; and rejected all other bids.
CITY COUNCIL -17- January 19, 1970
PROJECT 6016 - On motion of Councilman Herrin,
SPRINKLER SYSTEM seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for Project 6016, Construct Sprinkler
Syslem in Jerome Park; awarded contract to the low bidder, Biltmore
Sprinkler Company; and rejected all other bids.
Due to a conflict of interest on the following item, Councilman Markel
left the Council Chamber~
PROJECT 6017 - On motion of Councilman Patterson,
SIDEWALK AND PLANTERS seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, the City Council
rejected the one bid received for Project 6017, Construct Concrete Sidewalk
and Planters at Jerome Park, on the basis that the bid was twice the amount
of staff estimate; and staff was authorized to readvertise for bids.
Councilman Markel returned lo the Council table.
BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried, Council
approved plans and specifications; authorized advertising for bids for the
following:
Project 5006 - Traffic Signals and Safety Lights at Civic Center
Drive West and Ross Street and Project 5008, Traffic Signals
and Safety Lighis at Edinger and Newhope, opening February 9;
Project 3015 - Construction of Sanitary Sewer Trunk in Broad-
way and Main Street from Dyer Road to Edinger Avenue, opening
February 10;
Project 6006 - Construct Street Improvements at Intersection
of Santa Clara Avenue and Grand Avenue opening February 6;
Project 7011 - Construct Minor Modifications in Police Depart-
ment Building, opening February 20;
and further authorized reimbursement to Sanitation District One in the esiimated
amount of $10,000, said funds to be provided from City Budget Fund 51-532
in regard to Project 3015.
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 unani-
mously carried.
(PITY COUNCIL -18- January 19, 1970
ORD. NS-999 - A.A. 644 ORDINANCE NS-999 CHANGING DIS-
PLANNING COMMISSION TRICT CLASSIFICATION ON AMEND-
MENT APPLICATION 644 INITIATED
BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT
MAP 1-5-10 (EXHIBIT AA 844 A) (reclassifying from the R 1, R 2 and P
Districts to the R lB, R 2B and PIB Districts property immediately north of
those lots fronting on the north side of Seventeenth Street between Flower
and Broadway) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Markel,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Patterson, Villa, Griset
AGENDA ORDER On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded
by Councilman Patterson and unanimously
carried, Agenda Items No. 7 and No. 16,
Ordinance NS-1000 and Resolution 70-3, were held over to the evening meeting.
ORD. NS-998 - ZONING ORDINANCE NS-998 AMENDING THE
AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
"O" DISTRICT ADDING DIVISION 23 TO CHAPTER 41
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE O (PUBLICLY OWNED
LAND~ DISTRICT was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
ORD. NS-1001 - ZONING ORDINANCE NS-1001 AMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORITY SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 618 TO CHAPTER 41
THEREOF RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR 'was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman
Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried.
ORD. NS-1002 -A,A. 653 ORDINANCE NS-1002 CHANGING DIS-
HAVENS TRICT CLASSIFICATION ON AMEND-
MENT APPLICATION 653 FILED ]BY
ESTHER M. HAVENS AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 17-5-9
(EXHIBIT AA 653 A) (rezoning from the A 1 to the C I District property on
sotlth side ~f First Street between Mabury and Tustin Avenue) was passed to
second reading, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Villa and unanimously carried.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL On motion of Councilman Patterson,
INSTALLATION seconded by Councilman Herrin and
unanimously carried, execution of
Agreement with the City of Garden Grove for traffic signal installation at
Euclid Street and Hazard Avenue was authorized.
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE On motion of Councilman Herrin,
APPLICATIONS seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried~ the following
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications were ordered filed:
YIefti, 225 1/2 North Broadway, On Sale Beer, Person
Transfer;
Mary's Mexican Food, 219 South Bristol, On Sale Beer,
Person Transfer;
7-Eleven #482-015, 1220 North Bristol, Off Sale Beer
and Wine, Person Transfer;
Ralphs Grocery, 1523 West Seventeenth Street, Off Sale
General, Person Transfer;
Punji Pit, 1630 South Standard, On Sale Beer, Person
Transfer;
Toro Liquor, 1212 McFadden, New Off Sale General;
The Red Carpet, 3610 E & F W. Bolsa, On Sale Beer,
Person Transfer;
E1 Rio Cafe, 3317 West Bolsa, On Sale Beer, Person
Transfer;
M. P's Liquor, 2734 North Bristol, Off Sale General,
Person to Corporation Transfer;
and the Application for Showroom, 2509 South Main, for New On Sale Beer
and Wine License was held over to the evening meeting for additional infor-
mation.
REIMBURSEMENT On motion of Councilman Markel,
seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried, Council
authorized reimbursement to WIR Developers, Inc. for street improvements
on the east side of Euclid Street, Progresso Street to 1000 + south, in the
amount of $8,811.79.
VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL It was moved by Councilman Herrin,
USE PERMIT seconded by Councilman Evans 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 69-92, CORCORAN - utilize an existing single family dwelling for
a chiropractic office in the R 3 District at 1428 North Spurgeon -
APPROVED.
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS
the following Solicitation Applications:
On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa and
unanimously carried, Council approved
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SOLICITATION AP!mLICATIONS (continued)
Orange County Area Hemophilia Foundation of Southern
California, annual door to door campaign, March 15 - 31,
1970.
Crystal Key, Child Guidance Center, soliciting donations
for door prizes and sale of tickets for Benefit Golf Tourna-
ment, January 20 - March 20, 1970.
American Christian Crusade, Inc., Indian Feather sale,
February 9 - April 9, 1970.
PARCEL MAP 638 Parcel Map 638, filed by Mariners
Savings and Loan Association, creating
three (3) M 1 parcels on the north side
of Warner Avenue, 240 feet west of Susan Street, was approved subject to
conditions in Planning Director's report dated January 12, 1970, and
alley requirement was waived, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried.
PARCEL MAP 640 Parcel Map 640, filed by P. R. C.
Development, creating one R 4 and one
60-A1-7200 parcels at the southeast
corner of Fairhaven and Glassell, was approved subject to conditions in
Planning Director's report dated January 13, 1970, and alley requirement
was waived, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa
and unanimously carried.
SURPLUS BUILDING - SPR 70-1 After considering Surplus Property
Report 70-1 regarding one-story
duplex and two-story duplex over
garage at 609, 609 1/2, 611 and 611 1/2 West First Street, Council declared
the buildings surplus and authorized demolition, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Patterson, Villa~ Griset
Evans, Markel
None
DEEDS WITH CASH On motion of Councilman Patterson,
GRANTOR - CITY seconded by Councilman Villa, Council
approved and authorized execution of
escrow by the Mayor and authorized execution of deed to Assistance League
of California regarding the sale of surplus property on the north side of First,
west of Olive, on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans,
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
Patterson, Villa, Griset
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DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman Patterson,
GRANTEE - CITY seconded by Councilman Villa and
unanimously carried, Council ordered
filed Report of No Cash Deeds accepted by the City Manager, pursuant to
Resolution No. 69-156, from January 1, 1970 through January 14, 1970.
DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman Patterson,
GtLANTOR - CITY seconded by Councilman Villa and
unanimously carried, Council authorized
execution of the following deed by the Mayor and Clerk: Various owners, west
side of Glassell, north of Grovemont, vehicular access rights.
RECESS At 5:40 P.M., the meeting was recessed
to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was re-
convened with the same Council members
present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was
delivered by the Reverend Paul D. McCracken of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church of Santa Ans.
INSTALLATION Mayor Griset recognized Mr. Harry K.
Yamamoto and again announced his
appointment to the City Council. The
Clerk of the Council administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed
Councilman and he took his place at the Council table.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION A Special Resolution honoring the Santa
Ana High School Marching Saints Band
was read and presented by the Mayor to
Robert L. Ward, the Band Director, who accepted the Resolution and introduced
the members of the Band present in the audience.
PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on the protest of
WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT Weed Abatement Assessments by D. A.
Horton on Parcels AP 09-176-02 and AP
09-176-03. The Clerk read a letter dated January 14, 1970 from Dr. Horton
protesting the assessments in lieu of his appearing in person at the hearing.
The Public Works Director displayed two photographs taken two days before the
Cily cleaned the lots showing the condition of the lots before they were cleaned
and explained the City's position on the matter. There being no response to
the call for testimony, the hearing was closed.
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PUBLIC HEARING
WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT (continued)
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, Council
upheld the 1969 Weed Abatement Assessments as levied on Parcels AP
09-176-02 and AP 09-176-03, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 122.22 of the Streets
SANTA ANA FREEWAY and Highways Code, the public hearing
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT to consider the Amendment to the Freeway
Agreement dated February 15, 1954,
regarding ramp modifications to be constructed by the City on the Santa Ana
Freeway at Grand and Washington between Fruit Street and Lincoln Avenue, was
opened by the Mayor.
The Public Works Director displayed an aerial photograph showing the Santa Ana
Boulevard project and the proposed modifications, explaining that the plan
shown on Exhibit D is the recommended plan which has the approval of the State
Division of Highways and is being recommended for construction by the City
staff. He stated that the recommended plan would cul-de-sac Washington
Avenue at the offramp; alternate access routes to the cul-de-sac portion of
Washinglon Avenue (Fuller Street to offrarnp) will be via the Santiago Street
connection with Santa Ana Boulevard and Washington Avenue and/or the Fuller
Street connection.
The following spoke in opposition to the proposed modifications:
C. B. Knickerbocker, President of the Board of Directors of the Santa Aha
Community Hospital, located at 1600 East Washington Avenue; Ken Brimlow,
owner of property at 1107 East Washington; John Stegmaier, of Owl Rock
Products Company; Kenneth Case, owner of a small electronics manufacturing
company at 1018 Norlh Lincoln Avenue; Oakes Newcom, owner of Big N Too!
Grinding, 1008 North Lincoln Avenue; Stanley Dicken, with Lord-Babcock,
Inc., 1146 East Washington. These persons were concerned with ingress and
egress to their business properties, inconvenience to their employees,
possible loss of customers, and in the case of Community Hospital additional
time to get to the hospital from the Freeway.
The hearing was closed.
After discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded
by Councilman Villa, to authorize execution of the proposed modification of
the Freeway Agreement which provides for the redesigning of Freeway offrarnp
of the Santa Ana Freeway to Santa Aha Boulevard and that the Agreement Amend-
ment 07-Ora-5 31.5/~2.1 between Fruit Street and Lincoln Avenue be approved as
submitted by the State Division of Highways. The motion was adopted on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Evans, Markel
None
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January 19, 1970
RECESS
present.
At 8:50 P,M., a five minute recess was
declared. The Council reconvened at
9:00 P. M., with all Council members
CROSSING GUARDS The City Council considered the report
dated December 23, 1969, from the
Citizen-Government Advisory Committee
for Traffic Safety in regard to School Crossing Guards, tabled on January 5 to
this meeting. The Mayor explained that the City Council had met with the
School Board on January 15 and had discussed informally the problem of the
crossing guard situation as it relates to the City Council and to the School
Board; that the problem had not been resolved, and that the School Board
would be discussing the matter further and would advise the Council of its
position in regard to School Crossing Guards.
After discussion by Council as to the function of the Traffic Safety Committee
and the possibility of modifying the warrant system, it was moved by Council-
man Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, that the Crossing Guard pro-
vided on a temporary basis at First and Orange be retained until such time as
the staff has had time to evaluate (1) the present warrant system with a view
to possible modification of the warrants and (2) whether or not we need a
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee; and in the meantime, when the School Board
indicates we need a crossing guard where it does not meet the warrants thai the
School Board share the cost of crossing guards with the City. The motion was
adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Markel
None
Robert Harr, of the School Board, suggested that consideration also be given
to the method used by the Compton School District, where parents take it upon
themselves to participate as crossing guards where they feel it is needed. The
Mayor responded that the motion did not preclude the participation of parents.
HUMAN RELATIONS PROGRAM The City Council considered the recommen-
RES. 70-4 dation of the Human Relations Formation
Committee regarding the implementation
of Resolution 70-2 adopted at the Jsnuary 5 Council meeting, establishing a
Human Relations "Committee". The Human Relations Formation Committee,
after meeting to discuss the implementation, recommended that a Human
Relations "Commission" be established by Resolution, thus it could be called a
Commission without the power of subpoena and would not be limited to a member-
ship of eight.
RESOLUTION 70-4 ESTABLISHING A HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa, with the proviso that at the end of one year of
e:xistence of said Commission, it be reviewed by the City Council to determine
whether it should be created as a Commission by Ordinance; and Resolution
70-2 was rescinded, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Herrin, Markel
None
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RECESS
present.
At 9:50 P.M., a five minute recess
was declared. The Council reconvened
at 9:55 P.M,, with all Councilmernbers
ORD. NS-1000 - KENNEL The City Council considered Agenda
REQUIREMENTS AND It em 7, Ordinance NS-1000, and Agenda
RES~ 70-3 - VA 69-86 Item 16, Resolution 70-3, held over to
the evening meeting from the afternoon
Agenda, The City Attorney stated that he had met with Mrs. Henry, owner of
Flormars' Kennels, to discuss the proposed ordinance, Ordinance NS-1000,
which deletes from the Code the provision that would make it unlawful to main-
tain an established kennel within 300 feet or 200 feet (depending on the number
of dogs) of a residential deve!oprnent. He also explained that the kennel people
would like to have the entire ordinance revised and that his office is presently
contemplating a comprehensive revision of all kennel provisions, since the
present Code provisions are inadequate that the ordinance now being considered
would also be subject to revision at that time; that it is an interim measure at
this time to allow the Flomar's Kennels to remain in operation~ The City
Attorney further stated that he had also talked with Mr~ Morgan, applicant for
Variance Application 69-86, and that he had indicated that he proposed to con-
struct covered carports having rafters along the top which will join the top of
the wall on the property line adjacent to the kennels; and that the wall would
have a height of 8 1/2 feet and would be either stucco or cement block wall,
The Mayor recognized Robert Harr, who requested Council reconsider its
action taken to uphold the Planning Commission's decision in granting Variance
Application 69-86 to Marshall Morgan for construction of apartments adjacent
to the kennels. He stated that the 8 1/2 foot wall height ,~vould not be a high
enough barrier to alleviate the noise from the apartments which would excite
the dogs, and the dogs' barking would bother the tenants. Fredda Sortray,
828 East Normandy, also expressed concern for the kennels operation,
After discussion by Council, ORDINANCE NS-1000 ANIENDING CHAPTER 5
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 5-64 OF
ARTICLE II THEREOF PERTAINING TO KENNEL REQUIREMENTS was
adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman tterrin,
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Markel,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Patterson, Villa~ Yamamoto, Griset
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried,
with Councilman Yamamoto abstaining, Council reconsidered ~ts action taken
on January 5 to deny the appeal filed in connection with the granting of Variance
Application 69-86 and set the matter for a re-hearing before the City Conncii on
February 2, 1970, at 7:30 P, M~ ~ in the Council Chamber.~ City Hall 3knnex. 500
West Sixth Street, Santa Ana. See correction on Page 27.
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HUMAN RELATIONS On motion of CountS%man Patterson,
COMMISSION seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, Council authorized
the Human Relations Formation Committee to develop an application form for
potential members to aid the Council in its selection of members; and to pro-
mote interest in the Commission by seeking out and bringing together people
who would be willing to serve on it. Council also requested press coverage
advising interested applicants to contact the Clerk of the Council.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman Markel,
LICENSE APPLICATION seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, the following
Alcoholic Beverage License Application was ordered filed:
Showroom, 2509 South Main, New On Sale Beer and Wine.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Patterson suggested placing
a time limit of five minutes on oral com-
munications or presentations to the Council.
Janice Boer completed her presentation of the afternoon and stated that the cost
of placing the suggested legislative items on the June Primary Ballot would be
less than $500.
ADJOURNMENT
on motion of Councilman Villa,
mously carried.
At 11:07 P.M., there being no further
business to come before the City
Council, the meeting was adjourned,
seconded by Councilman Patterson and unani-
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL
January 19, 1970