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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-1970 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 30, 1970 The meeting was convened at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City t-Iall Annex, 500 West Sixth Street, the Order of Adjournment having been posted, with evidence on file in the office of the Clerk of the Council. Council- men present were Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Vice Mayor Wade Herrin. Mayor Lorin Griset was absent. 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. PROPOSED FEE FOR PARK Council considered the report and PROCUREMENT recommendations on Proposed Fee for Park Procurement, a compre- hensive report prepared by the staff, which had been requested by the City Council in June, 1969. The City Manager explained that the amounts of money involved in the total program recommended are quite extensive but, in his opinion, necessary if we are to develop a city of the type that will meet the requirements for urban life in the next 20 to 50 years. Councilman Patterson stated that this program would raise approximately three million dollars by 1980 and would develop 40 acres of park. After discussion by Council, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, the recommendations in the City Manager's report dated March 28, 1970 were approved and the City Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance adopting development fees as proposed in the staff report, the ordinance to provide for a cash development fee for park purposes rather than dedication of land; that special funds for use within a reasdnable distance of the development originating the money be created, using the "General Plan Planning Areas" map in the report to establish these fund areas; and that the ordinance state that the fee be levied at the actual construc- tion level; that is, that the fee be paid when the building permit is issued. Vice Mayor Herrin introduced Jack Hall and Hugh Foreman, who were in the audience and spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS The City Manager presented the staff ,,,, ON FOURTH STREET report on parking meters, including survey of the results of the removal of the parking meters on Fourth Sttee~ from Ross to Spurgeon. The City Manager's pept~rt made recommendatf, ons as follows: CITY COUNCIL -79- March 30, 1970 REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS ON FOURTH STREET (continued) A. We retain the parking meters with a modification in the use of the "token exchange" system discussed below. B. If parking meters are to be removed in any one location in the City, they should be removed in all areas. If the meters are removed, they should be serviced and retained for at least three years due to the potential of a future policy change to replace them. If the meters are retained, all moneys, other than operating costs, collected from the meters should be used for further improvements of the central business district, including the peripheral service areas. Bob Savage, President of the City Center Association, spoke on behalf of the Association, and read aloud a resolution adopted by the Association, request- ing that the meters be permanently removed in all areas of the business district and that no change in the parallel parking now in effect be made. The resolution was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. Mr. Savage also presented a petition containing approximately 72 signatures (about 50%) of the business people in the downtown area requesting the permanent removal of all park- ing meters in the entire business district. The petition was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel and unani- mously carried. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Villa, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary legislation to effect the removal of parking meters on a trial basis for a period of one year all over the City, and to review the situation at the end of one year. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Herrin, Evans, Markel.. NOES: Patterson, Yamamoto ABSENT: Griset Villa RECESS members present. At 7:50 P.M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 7:55 P.M., with the same Council CROSSING GUARDS Council considered the staff report regard- ing standards (warrants) for adult school crossing guards and the Citizen-Govern- ment Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety and the recommendations in the City Manager's memorandum dated March 27, 1970. The recommendations included lowering of our present warrants by incorporating many features from the State proposed warrants; incorporation of the new warrants into ordinance form for inclusion in the Municipal Code (which would eliminate appeals or CITY COUNCIL -80~ March 30, 1970 CROSSING GUARDS (continued) requests for special consideration at the City Council level); a procedure providing for special authority for the elementary school system to establish additional guard locations because of special conditions relative to school districting, etc., such guards to be under City police control but at the expense of the school district; and dissolution of the Citizen- Government Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, that all of the recommendations in the City Manager's report dated March 27, 1970, be implemented; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance; that the matter be discussed with the School Board; and that the Citizen-Government Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety be dissolved. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, to amend the original motion to delete the wording in the Manager's report "thai there shall be no appeal to the City Council". Council then voted on the original motion, which was unanimously carried. STREET REIMBURSEMENT POLICY After considering the Manager's report on Street Reimbursement Policy, on motion of Councilman Marke], seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously carried, Council approved the staff recommendation and authorized retention of the present street reimbursement program as contained in Code Sections 33-41. CHARTER AMENDMENT Councilman Patterson explained that RESOLUTION 70-34 after the March 16 Council meeting, he had written to the School Board and the Superintendent requesting their point of view on the question of whether or not the provisions pertaining to the election of School Board members should be removed from the City Charter, and that subsequently, Mr. Kinney had informed him that the School Board would not be meeting until March 31, so the Board's point of view would not be available in time for this meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Markel, to instruct the City Attorney to place on the June Primary Ballot a measure which would incorporate the Board of Education's selected alternative with respect to either (1) the removal from the City Charter of all sections dealing with the School Board for election of School Board members; or (2) to modify that section of the City Ckarter to provide for appointment within 60 days after a resignation and if appointment was not made in 60 days, to call a special election; and if the Schcol Board does not make a choice of either alternative at the March 31 meeting, that the City proceed with the first alternative, to remove from the City Charter all sections dealing with the School Board for election of School Board members. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL -81- March 30, 1970 CHARTER AMENDMENT RESOLUTION 70-34 (continued) AYES: Evans, Markel. Patterson, NOES: None ABSENT: Griset Villa, Yamamoto, Herrin Later in the meeting, due to the time limit for placing a measure on the June Primary Ballot, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried, the City Council waived full reading and adopted RESOLUTION 70-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 1970 WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 1970, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. FEDERAL PROGRAMS Councilman Villa requested that the Council's action on March 16 rescind- ing Resolution 70-9 be reconsidered either at this meeting or at the regular meeting of April 6. Kevin O'Mahony, 1206 North Elaine Drive, presenled a letter to the Council from the residents in his area (Ward 7) requesting that Council make a study of Ward 7 west of the river to: (1) determine how to upgrade the area, and (2) while the study is under way, to declare a moratorium on all new building and all zone changes and variances. On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, the communication was ordered filed. Frank Benjamin, 406 West Wilshire, explained that the Federal Government has different types of programs where persons with a low to average income could 'purchase homes on a low interest rate, and expressed the opinion that this City needs to adopt a resolution in order to take advantage of the various FHA and HUD grants. BALLOT PROPOSITIONS Councilman Markel suggested that Council consider several matters thai could be placed on the November General Ballot~to provide that bids in excess of the staff estimate not be awarded beyond a certain maximum allowance above the estimate and to determine if the subpoena power should be retained by all City Boards and Commissions. LITTLE LEAGUE Councilman Evans announced that our City is being honored by the fact thai the Western League Regional Champion- ships will be played in Santa Ana in Memorial Park, August 10 through 17. ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL At 9:40 P.M., therebeing no further business to come before the City Council, Vice Mayor Herrin declared the meeting adjourned. Florence I. Malone Clerk ofthe Council -82- March 30, 1970