HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
March 15, 1971
The meeting was called to order at Z:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall Annex, 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen present:
Wade Herrin, Vernon S. Evan#, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray
Villa, Harry If. Yamamoto, and Ma~or Lorin Griset. Also present were
Assistant City Manager Bruce Spragg, Acting City Attorney James A. Withers,
Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Herbert Wieland,
and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of March 1, 1971 and the Adjourned
l~egular Meeting of March 4, 1971
were approved as submitted, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Council-
man Patterson, and unanimously carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:05 P.M., the meeting was
adjourned to an Executive Session
to consider two appointments to the
Hi*man Relations Commission, and to hear the report of Attorney Robert
Flandrick on the incorporation of the City of Irvine. The meeting reconvened
at 3:35 P.M,, with all Council members present.
The Mayor announced that the Council had agreed on two appointments to the
Human Relations Cornrnission, one to replace Mr. Herman Kelly who resigned,
and the other to replace Mr. James Nash whose untimely death resulted in a
vacancy on the Commission; and that the names of the prospective members would
be announced after they had been contacted and had accepted the appointTnents.
The Mayor also reported that there will be a necessity for the City Council
to appoint one member to the County Human Relations Commission and called
for any suggestions for consideration by the CoUncil.
CITY OF IRVINE The Council talked in Executive
INCORPORATION Session with the City Attorney and
Mr, Robert Flandrick~ an attorney
expert in municipal legal matters, whom the City has hired for advice in regard
to the Agreement with the Irvine Company. The opinion was that the 1963 Agree-
ment between the City of Santa Ama and the Irvine Company is a valid and legal
Agreement and is binding on both parties.
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously
carried, the Mayor was authorized to draft, and the City Council to sign, a letter
to the Irvine Company making formal demand upon them that they protest the
annexation before the Orange County Board of Supervisors under the terms of the
1963 Agreement.
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AGENDA ORDER
The Council unanimously agreed to
consider Agenda Items ll(a), 12, 39,
43, and 49 next, in that order.
BID CALL On motion of Councilman Yarnamoto,
seconded by Councilman Markel and
unanimously carried, Council
approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids on the
following:
PROJECT 5009 - To construct traffic signal and safety
lighting at Euclid Street and Hazard Avenue (reference:
Agreement with City of Garden Grove dated January 19, 1970)
ORD. NS-1071 ORDINANCE NS-1071 AMENDING
ON-SALE LIQUOR AND BEER THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING SECTIONS 41-395 AND
41-412 OF CHAPTER 41 THEREOF PERTAINING TO ON-SALE LIQUOR AND
BEER ESTABLISI-IMENTS was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto,
Griset
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Prior to adoption, the City Attorney was requested to clarify the reason for this
amendment. Mr. John Gruhler, 4614 W. Melric Drive, asked who originally
introduced this Or(lin&nce; it was stated that Councilman Yamamoto originally
requested it, and that the majority of the Council have been in favor of it.
VARIANCES AND The following applications were
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS received and ordered filed, on
motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried:
VA 71-4, SOUTH COAST PLAZA & HOWARD BEAR - To
construct a planned shopping center in the R 1 District at
1675 W. Sunflower Avenue; APPROVED.
VA 71-8, SANTA ANA MOOSE LODGE #1025 - To permit
the establishment of a lodge for a fraternal organization
in the A 1 District; APPROVED.
CUP71-3, KAM FOY YEE & SIU LOONG YEE - To construct
a restaurant and cocktail lounge in the C 5 District which
is within 300' of the R 1 District at 1421 E. Seventeenth
Street; APPROVED.
VA 71-6, 3AMES A. CARTER - To construct a two-story
garden apartment complex in the A1 and R 2 Districts at
517 S. Newhope Street; APPROVED.
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VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - (Continued)
CUP71-4, BARCLAYS BANI{ OF CALIFORNIA -
To construct banking facilities in the M 1 District
at 1675 S. Grand Avenue; APPROVED.
The following Variance Application was set for public hearing at the
next regular meeting of the City Council on April 5, 1971, at 7:30 P.M.
on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Markel:
VA 71-5, GENERAL RESIDENTIAL CORPORATION -
To permanently utilize a freeway oriented, on-premise
sign that has temporary approval in the R 3 H District
at 2025 N. Bush Street.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto,
Griset
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
POOL PARLOR APPLICATIONS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried~ the
applicants' request for an extension of time to April 5, 1971, was granted on
the following applications for permits to operate Pool Parlors:
Irving R. Freed, pool parlor in conjunction with The
Wild Hare at 501 South Grand Avenue;
John P~ Vaydovick, Owner, and George Abraham, Manager,
pool parlor in conjunction with The Daisy Mayas ]Bar at
4524 W. Bolsa Street;
Erwin A. Rohm, Owner, pool parlor in conjunction
with Ckee Chee's~ 1109 N. Harbor Boulevard.
C 3 PAl{KING WAIVER On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans
and unanimously carried, Pacific
Telephone & Telegraph Company's request for a waiver of offstreet parking
requirement in C 3 District was granted temporarily, subject to conditions
contained in the Planning Director's report dated March 8, 1971.
SPEC. 641-228 Council ordered filed report of
ONE LINE STRIPING MACHINE bids received for Specification
641-228, One Line Striping
Machine; ordered the low bid by J. E. Bauer Company~ Los Angeles, held over
until September 1~ 1971; and rejected all other bids, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried.
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BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson
and unanimously carried, Council
approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids on the
following:
SPEC. 641-226 - 26,040 Square Feet Santa Aha Hybrid
Bermuda Sod. 532 Bu. Santa Ana Hybrid Bermuda Stolens.
Rental of one Stolenizer and Operator, opening April 12, 1971.
PROJECT 7022 - To construct vehicle service facility in
Police Department basement garage, opening April 12, 1971.
SPEC. 641-230 - Cold Water Meters - Fire Service Type,
Annual Requirement, 1 971 - 72, opening March 30, 1971o
SPEC. 641-233 - Wafer Style Butterfly Valves, opening
March 30, 1971.
SPEC. 641-234 - Asbestos Cement Pipe~ opening March 30, 1971.
SPEC. 641-235 - Cast Iron Fittings for Asbestos Cement Pipe;
opening March 30, 1971.
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa,
and unanimously carried, the full
reading of ordinances and resolutions~ the titles of which appeared on the
public Agenda~ was waived.
ORD. NS-1073 ORDINANCE NS-1073 REPEALING
SUBDIVISIONS AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE IV,
ARTICLE V~ AND ARTICLE VII
OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE IT
COMPATIBLE WITH THE STATE CODE was adopted, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa~
None
None
Yamamoto, Griset
ORD. NS-1074 ORDINANCE NS-1074 AMENDING
FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 9-191.1
OVERTIME FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL was passed to second
reading on motion of Councilman Evans~ seconded by Councilman Herrin and
unanimously carried.
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RES. 71-26 RESOLUTION 71-26 OVERRULING
W.D. RUSH THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 71-2 FILED BY W. D. RUSH, SUBJECT TO
APPLICABLE CONDITIONS was adopted, on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried°
RES. 71-27 RESOLUTION 71rZ7 OVERRULING
YSIDRO AND ANITA RUVALCAVA THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION A/ND GRANTING A
VARIANCE ON VARIANCE APPLICATION 70-77, FILED BY YSIDRO AND
ANITA RUVALCAVA, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CONDITIONS, was adopted,
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried.
RES. 71-28 RESOLUTION 71-28 DECLARING
ANNEXATION THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
DESIGNATED "SUNFLOWER AND
BEAR ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted, on motion
of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously
carried.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City of
MacHOWARD LEASING AND Santa Ana and MacHoward Leasing
JAMES A. McCALLA and James A. McCalla for an
encroaching sign at 3801 West Bolsa
Avenue~ was approved, and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk authorized,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans~ and unanimously
carried.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the Cities of
CITY OF COSTA MESA Santa Aha and Costa Mesa for
TRAFFIC SIGNAL installation and maintenance of
the traffic signal at Sunflower
Avenue and Fairview Road was approved, and its execution by the Mayor
and Clerk authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Markel and unanimously carried.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City of
STATE OF CALIFORNIA Santa Aha and the State of California
RIGHT OF ENTRY Division of Highways granting right
of entry for the purpose of landscaping
a portion of the Santa Aha Freeway between Main Street and the South Tustin
underpass was approved, and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk authorized,
on motion of Councilman Markel~ seconded by Councilman Herrin and unanimously
carried.
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AGREEMENT
GANAHL & GANAHL
LEGAL SERVICES
No. 225, Santa Ana Gardens area,
Mayor and Clerk authorized, on motion of Councilman Patterson,
by Councilman Villa, and unanimously carried.
Agreement between the City of
Santa Aha and Ganahl & Ganahl
for 1911 Assessment Act Legal
Services for Assessment District
was approved, and its execution by the
seconded
AGREEMENT ',Agreement between the City of
STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Santa Ana and the State Department
POPULATION ESTIMATE of Finance for the annual population
estimate for the City of Santa Ana,
was approved and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk authorized, on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously
carried.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City of
COUNTY OF ORANGE Santa Aha and the County of Orange
PROSECUTION SERVICES providing for prosecution services
by the County of Orange in conjunction
with minor misdemeanors, was approved, and its exeuution by the Mayor and
Clerk authorized, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman
Villa, and unanimously carried.
Prior to approval, Mr. Withers stated that this Agreement will relieve his office
of much of the routine work; that the District Attorney's office will handle these
minor actions for $20.00 each; that the proposed contract may be terminated on
30 days' notice by either party, and the City Attorney's Office retains the right
to prosecute any matters on which it wishes to keep close control.
SUPREME COURT PETITION In response to his request, Council
authorized the Acting City Attorney
to file a petition in the Supreme Court
and to expend the necessary funds to do so, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Villa, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
Patterson
None
The petition to be filed will contest the preliminary ruling of a local federal
district court that would require the return of items taken as evidence in
conjunction with the enforcement of ordinances regulating "adult" movie houses,
book stores and bstablishments that serve liquor.
RECESS
members present.
At 4:45 P.M. ~ a five-minute recess
was declared. The Council reconvened
at 4:55 P.M., with all Council
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TRAFFIC The report of control devices
removed or installed from
February 19 through March 10, 1971,
inclusive, was received and ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson, and unanimously carried.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE It was moved by Councilman Herrin,
LICENSE APPLICATIONS seconded by Councilman Yamamoto
and unanimously carried, to receive
and file the following A/coholic Beverage License Applications:
THE RED TURTLE, 1019 S. Fairview, On Sale General,
Stock Transfer;
DIZZYLAND TAVERN, 718 E. Fourth, On Sale Beer,
Person Transfer;
ZODYS, 1900 N. Grand, Off Sale Beer & Wine, New Original;
EL RIO CAFE, 3317 W. First, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer;
and to instruct the City Attorney to file a protest with the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board to the issuance of the following license because it is located
within 300 feetof a residential zone:
JADE DRAGON, 2019 S. Main, On Sale Beer & Wine,
New Original.
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS The following Solicitation Applications
were approved on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Iqerrln; with Councilmen Markel and Patterson dissenting.
American Cancer Society, Orange County Branch, 18356 Irvine
Blvd., Tustin, neighbor-to-neighbor crusade, April 1, 1971 and
continuing until all kits are returned to volunteers, but not beyond
May 31, 1971.
The Salvation Army, a California Corporation, lZ9 E. Cypress
Street, Anaheim, sale of "The War Cry;' a religious publication,
April - May with permission to renew at the end of 60 days.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Orange County, Inc., 30Z0
W. Harvard Street, door-to-door solicitation, May, 1971.
Long Beach Council of Pioneer Women (Women's Social Service
Club) 3903 McNab Avenue, Long Beach, street sale of tags near
business places, April 1971.
Councilman IViarkel stated that he objects to soliciting by out-of-town
organizations.
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ORANGE COUNTY HEA/LTH On motion of Councilman Patterson, ~
PLANNING COUNCIL seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, the appointment
of a consumer representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council was
postponed until the next regular Council meeting, April 5, 1971. The City
Manager was requested to report on the number of members on the Council and
the breakdown of appointments.
FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION Letter dated March 4, 1971, from
REVIEW Ray Remy, Executive Director,
Southern California Association of
Governments, concerning its review of Federal Grant Application for proposed
recreational facilities at First & Flower Streets park, was received and ordered
filed on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Patterson and
unanimously carried.
INCORPORATION OF CITY Letter dated March 8, 1971, from W.E.
OF IRVINE St. John, County Clerk, in regard to
the incorporation of the City of
Irvine was received and ordered filed on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Herrin, and unanimously carried.
STREET NAME CHANGES Acting on the recommendation of the
GLASSELL STREET A_ND Planning Commission dated March 12,
(OLD) GRAND AVENUE 1971, the following street name changes
were approved on the unanimously
carried motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin:
(1) Glassell Street be changed to Grand Avenue between
Santa Clara Avenue and the north City boundary; and
(Z) (old) Grand Avenue be changed to Old Grand Street between
Santa Clara Avenue and Fairhaven Avenue.
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTEE, CITY
Resolution No. 69-156, from February 10,
on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
unanimously carried.
Council ordered filed the report
of No Cash Deeds accepted by the
City Manager, pursuant to
1971 through February 23, 1971, inclusive,
by Councilman Yamamoto and
DEEDS WITH CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin,
GRANTEE, CITY seconded by Councilman Patterson
the following deed was approved
and the Mayor was authorized to sign all necessary documents in connection
with the purchase:
SHELL OIL CO., south side of 17th Street, east side of
Broadway, street purposes.
The motion passed on f~e following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY COUNCIL
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto, Griset
None
None
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REIMBURSEMENTS The following reimbursements
were authorized on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Evans, with Councilmen Patterson and Villa dissenting:
Plumbing Contractors, for street improvements south
of Westminster Avenue from 660 feet to 990 feet east
of Newhope in exchange for dedication to ultimate, in
the amount of $3,148.60.
National Land Development Co., for street improvements
on the east side of Bristol from MacArthur Boulevard
north to Alton Avenue to ultimate width in exchange for
ultimate right of way, in the amount of $15,149. 84.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #688 On motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto
and unanimously carried, Council
approved Tentative Parcel Map #688, filed by Sun Investment Company,
creating three (3) R 4 parcels for multiple residential use, located generally
on the north side of Sunflower Avenue, 608 feet east of Bristol Street, subject
to conditions in report of Planning Director dated March 9, 1971; and the
alley requirement was waived.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ~689 Tentative Parcel Map # 689, was
withdrawn at the request of the applicant~
Nelda Latham, on the unanimously
approved motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa. The
Planning Director reported that the applicant proposes to re-design and re-file
a new Parcel Map.
PRESENTATION REFORM The oral progress report to be
COMMITTEE presented by the Chairman of the
Presentation Reform Cornn%ittee,
Planning Commissioner 3ohn Schilling, was deferred to the evening agenda by
unanimous informal agreement.
SURPLUS LAND Council declared su_rplus 16,068
SPR 71-04 square feet of property located east
of Newhope Street and 750 feet north of
McFadden Avenue; of nuisance value to other than adjacent owner because of
size and shape; and authorized the negotiated sale thereof, on motion of Councilman
Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried.
BUDGET TRANSFER A transfer of $8,000 from Fund
51-286 to 51-275 for the purchase of
park property at Center Street and
Daisy Avenue was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Villa.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
YELLOW CAB COMPANY A written communication dated
RATE INCREASE March 10, 1971, from the Yellow
Cab Company, notifying the City
of an increase in taxi fares as follows was received and filed, on the
unanimously approved motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Villa:
50t first 1/6 mile - Flag Drop
10t each additional 1/6 mile or part
10t each 5/6 of a minute for waiting time and traffic delay.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Councilman Herrin commented on
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS a recent news article regarding the
withdrawal of Los Angeles County
from the Southern California Association of Governments. He stated his opinion
that organizations of regional governments will completely destroy home rule;
that from time to time the Council should review SCAG's accomplishments, and
that he would recommend a review of the decision, to join SCAG.
Councilman Villa responded that SCAG had proven itself a tool, a medium which
brings together city and county governments; that the leadership of SCAG is made
up of Mayors, Councilmen and supervisors; and that it is a cooperative, volunteer
organization.
RECESS At 5:30 P.M., the meeting was
recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which
time it was reconvened with the
following Council members present: Wade Herrin, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden
Markel, Ray Villa, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilman
JerryM. Patterson was absent. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given by the Reverend Glen McFarland of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION-7/-'~i) Mayor Griset read aloud a letter
KEVIN A/vIES from Fire Chief Eugene R. 3udd
dated February 24, 1971, in which
he commended Register Carrier Kevin Ames for heroic action in assisting in
the rescue of the occupant of a dwelling at 1138 South Garnsey during a fire at
that location. Master Kevin Ames was presented with a copy of a Special
Resolution of the City Council in recognition of his action, and his name has
been added to the KWIZ plaque presented to the City for this purpose.
HUMAN RELATIONS Mayor Griset introduced the two
COMMISSION new members of the Human Relations
Commission: The Reverend
Everett Williams, replacing Herman Kelly; and Gary Michael Tucker,
replacing James Nash. The Clerk of the Council administered the oath of office
to the two new members.
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PUBLIC HEARING Director of Public Works Ronald
STREET VACATION Wolfor~l reported that staff
GRAND AND GROVEMONT recornrnends adoption of Resolution
71-25 ordering the vacation of a
portion of Grand Avenue south of Grovemont Street inasmuch as this portion
of Grand Avenue is unnecessary for present or prospective street purposes.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no proponents or opponents
in this matter, and the Clerk reported no written communications had been
received. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION 71-25 ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GRAND
AVENUE, SOUTH OF GROVE-Ik4ONT STREET, was adopted, on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Herrin, on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Markel, Villa, Yamamoto, Grlset
None
Patterson
PUBLIC HEARING Director of Planning Herbert
AMENDMENT APPLICATION Wieland reported that the property
NO. 680 involved in this request to rezone
is on the north side of Sunflower ,
just west of The Treasu~ry. Staff and Planning Commission recommend
approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no proponents or opponents
in this matter, and the Clerk reported no written communications had been
received. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
Amendment Application #680, filed by Harold T. Segerstrom and Howard Bear,
proposing to rezone apl)roximately 15.8 acres of land at the northeast corner
of Bear (Raitt) Street and Sunflower Avenue from the R 1 District to the CR
(Commercial Residential) District was approved, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Markel,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Patterson
Villa,
Yam~amoto, Griset
FINAL MAP, TRACT #7356 It was moved by Councilman Evans,
LIFETIME HOMES seconded by Councilman Herrin and
unanimously carried~ to approve
Final Map~ Tract #7356, accept the dedications thereon~ and authorize execution
by the Mayor and Clerk of the Subdivision Agreement and bonds.
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PRESENTATION REFORM Mr. John Schilling, 2106 N. Baker,
COMMITTEE presented a status report on behalf
of the Presentation Reform Committee,
stating that the committee has held three formal meetings, and members of the
committee have engaged in activities consistent with its purposes. A written
report is being prepared; however, the following items were presented for
consideration:
A revised format for information that the Planning Department makes
available to the City Council in connection with Variance Applications
and Conditional Use Permits on which there has been no appeal from
the Planning Commission decision. A sample of the suggested form
was presented for review. It has been designed to eliminate much of
the duplication of effort in the present system, and at the same time
retain all necessary data. The consensus of the Council was that they
would like to study this proposal in detail so that they can be assured
of receiving all information necessary in making a decision to set a
VA or CUP for public hearing. Mr. Schilling stated they have tried
to eliminate standard conditions ~rom this form--those that are always
required by the Department of Public '~Vorks or the Planning Department.
A standardized format for conducting both Planning Commission and
City Council meetings, which would be helpful to the Cornrnissloners
and Col~ncilmen, as well as the public. They would know the same
procedures would be followed in all meetings.
Miscellaneous recommendations as follows: the applicant to provide
transparencies rather than renderings, which would involve moving
the machine and the screen to make them more easily seen by all
concerned; to provide a portable map board and a blackSoard; to
retain all exhibits through all stages of the proceedings so that the
Council may be assured of receiving the same information that was
presented to the Planning Commission; to furnish the applicant with
a copy of the standard conditions prior to any hearing; that prior
to the hearing the Planning Department would be required to mail a
copy of the staff report to the applicant; that on all matters requiring
a public hearing and involving real property, a special notice would
be mailed to property owners on the latest assessment rolls within
a 300' radius of the subject property; that on the first meeting of
every other month, the City Council agenda should include a
chronological summary of matters referred to the staff according
to departrnent~ date, etc.; that periodic study sessions be calendared
so that members of the City Council 'can informally discuss things such
as budget~ salaries~ etc., without the necessity of a formal vote.
Mr. Schilling stated that a formal report will be available at the next Council
meeting, and following that, suggested a joint meeting of the Council and Planning
Commission for further discussion.
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MOTORCYCLE RIDING AND A letter dated March 11, 1971, from
DRAG RACING V~. Drexel Daniels, President~
Segerstrom Republic Homeowners,
Inc., pertaining to motorcycle riding on unimproved private property located
west of the Orange County Flood Control Channel and south of Segerstrom
Avenue, was pres. anted to the-Council. Drexel Daniels, 2905 South Pacific,
stated that this matter has grown to be an extreme nuisance with sometimes
30 - 50 motorcyclists riding in this area and creating a noise problem for
surrounding homes. The Homeowners are requesting Council to take
corrective action, such as a restrictive ordinance. In response to a question
by the Mayor, Mr. V~ithers stated that he has spoken with police officers on
this matter; that it has been a problem in other areas as well, and that the
possibility of a corrective ordinance~ahould be considered. On motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried, the City Attorney was directed to investigate the problem of
motorcycle riding in the City, and to keep Mr. Daniels informed, the Police
Department to be furnished with a copy of Mr. Daniels' letter so that they can
take temporary restraining action.
ADJOURNMENT
and unanimously carried.
The meeting was adjourned at
8:40 P.M.~ on motion of Councilman
Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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