HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
June 21, 1971
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M., in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall Annex, 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen
present: Vernon S. Evans, Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Ray Villa,
Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Also present were City
Manager Carl J. Thornton, City Attorney James A. Withers, Director of
Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Herbert Wieland, and
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. Councilman Jerry M. Patterson
arrived at 2:55 P.M.
MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 7, 1971, and the
Adjourned Regular Meetings of
June 1, 1971, and June 3, 1971, were approved as submitted, on motion of
Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:15 P.M. , the meeting was
adjourned to an Executive Session
to consider applications for
appointment to the various Boards and Commissions and any pending legal
matters.
The meeting reconvened at 4:00 P.M., with all Council members present. The
Mayor announced that in Executive Session the Council decided to invite three
candidates for appointment to the vacancies on the Museum Board, Personnel
Board, and Planning Commission to be interviewed at the next regular meeting
of the Council on July 6, 1971, following which time the announcements will be
made for those respective positions.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried, Council reappointed the following persons to their
respective positions, effective July 1, 197h
George N. Hale
Everett Winters
La Velle Sanders
Jack N. Hall
Lois Mackay
Bowers Memorial Museum ]Board
Santa Ana Personnel Board
Santa Ana Planning Commission
Santa Ana Planning Commission
Santa Aha Board of Recreation and
Parks
AGENDA ORDER On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa, and
unanimously carried, Council voted
to consider Agenda Items #30 and #41 next.
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AGREEMENT Amendment to the Refu~e Collection
GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION contract between the City of Santa
Ana and Great Western Reclamation,
Inc., providing for a cost increase of $~15 per water meter, as requested in
their letter to the City Council dated June 14, 1971, was approved, and its
execution authorized by the Mayor and Clerk on motion of Councilman Villa,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
VA 71-7
FIRST WESTERN BANK AND
RINKER DEVELOPMENT
CORPORA TION
A letter from Rinker Development
Corporation dated June 11, 1971,
was presented for consideration.
Mr. Harold B. Hembree, Vice
President of the Rinker Development
Corporation, stated that there has been a problem in finding a tenant for
the property at Bristol and MacArthur because of the flood control channel
and the smail frontage. He stated they are working with the Orange County
Flood Control District to resolve the problem of the c~hahnel through the
property, and that they are requesting the Council to approve an opening in the
median on Bristol Street 570 feet south of MacArthur Boulevard to provide
a left-turn pocket that would give direct access to the property. The consensus
~vas that the center opening of the median, which is to be signalized, would
provide adequate access to the property. Councilman ~illi's motion, seconded
by Councilman Patterson, to deny the request for an a~kii%ional opening in the
Bristol Street median, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Villa, Patterson, Evans, Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Markel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROJECT 6043 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
PRENTICE PARK POND seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for Project 6043, to construct concrete
. lined pond in Prentice Park; and rejected all bids.
SPEC. 371-120 On moiion of Councilman Herrin,
MASTIC JOINT SEALER seconded by Councilman Yamarnoto,
and unanimously carried, Council
ordered filed report of bids received for Specification 371-120, Hot Pour
Rubberized Mastic Joint Sealer, annual requirement, Julyl, 1971 to June 30,
1972; awarded contract to the low bidder, Edoco Construction & E,quipment
Corporation, Long Beack; and rejected all other bids.
CITY COUNCIL -205- June 21, 1971
SPEC~. 381-105 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
GA SOLINE seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried~ Council
ordered filed report of bids received for Specification 351-105, Gasoline,
annual requirement; awarded contract as follows, on a unit price basis:
Del. Regular 7/8000
Del. Premium 7/8000
Del. Premium 600/1000
Approx. 97~ 000 gals. to Standard
Oil at $; 179 gal.
Approx. 252; 000 gals. to Shell Oil
at $.1940 gal.
Approx. 26,000 gals. to Texaco at
$. 20 gal.
All other bids were rejected.
SPEC. 641-237 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
SAMPLE TEST AND REPORT and unanimously carried, Council
ordered f]led report of bids
received for Specification 641-237~ Bacteriological Water Sample, Test and
Report, annual requirement; awarded contract to Associated Laboratories,
Orange, on a unit price basis as the best bid of two identical prices. All
other bids were rejected.
BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried, Council approved
plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids on the following:
PROJECT 5011 - Construct traffic signal interconnect systems
on Fifth Street from Broadway to French Street and to French
and Fourth Streets; on Fairview Street from Fifth Street to
Civic Center Drive West; install pedestrian signal heads at Third
Street and Broadway~ Bristol Street and Warner Avenue and at
Seventeenth Street and Broadway; opening July 9, 1971.
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, the full
reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the
public Agenda, was waived.
ORD. NS-1082
REAL ESTATE BROKERS'
COMMISSION
motion of Councilman Herrin,
the following roll call vote:
ORDINANCE NS-1082 AMENDING
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
2-707 THEREOF was adopted, on
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset,
None
None
Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel
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ORD. NS-1063 ORDINANCE NS-1083 CHANGING
AMENDMENT APPLICATION #683 DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ON
PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT APPLICATION #683
INITIATED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT,MAP 29-5-9 (EXHIBIT
AA 683 A) was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Evans, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Villa,
Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel
ORD. NS-1084 ORDINANCE NS4 084 AMENDING
CONSTRUCTION WATER SECTION 39-29 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO CONSTRUCTION WATER FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Yamamoto, Villa, Evans, Griset, Patterson, Markel
None
None
RES. 71-57 RESOLUTION 71-57 OVERRULING
H & J MABURY COMPANY THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND GRANTING A
VARIANCE ON VARIANCE APPLICATION 71-17, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
APPLICABLE CONDITIONS was adopted, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto
NOES: Patterson, Markel
ABSENT: None
RES. 71-60 RESOLUTION 71-60 OF THE CITY
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY PROGRAM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA TO PROVIDE ANNUAL
REQUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM was adopted on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL -207- June 21, 1971
RES. 71-62 RESOLUTION 71-62 OF THE CITY
ORANGE COUNTY CRIMINAL OF SANTA ANA RECOGNIZING
JUSTICE COUNCIL THE ORANGE COUNTY CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COUNCIL AS THE
REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING BOARD, was adopted, on motion
of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on a
5 - 2 vote, Councilmen Herrin and Markel dissenting.
AGREEMENT Lease Agreement between the City
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER of Santa Ana and the Southern
COMPANY California Water Company for rental
of property at 618 North Figueroa
Street for purposes of a minipark, was approved, and its execution by the
Mayor and Clerk authorized, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE It was moved by Councilman Herrin,
APPLICATIONS seconded by Councilman Evans, and
carried on a 6 - 1 vote. Councilman
Yamamoto dissenting, to receive and file the following Alcoholic Beverage
License applications:
EL BARt~t~E, 105 N. Broadway, On sale Beer, Person Transfer;
7-11 MARKET, 2231-F West Fifth Street,, Off Sale Beer & Wine,
Person Transfer;
J&M MARKET, 4622 W. Bolsa, Off Sale Beer & Wine~ Person
Transfer;
SILVER FOX, 1411 E. First Street, On Sale Beer, New Original;
JIM'S LIQUOR, 2120 Bristol, Off Sale General, Person Transfer.
SOLICITATION APPLICATION The following Solicitation
Application was approved on motion
of Coancilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Herrin, and ur~animously carried:
SANTA ANA POLICEMEN ASSOCIATION, softball game
with KWIZ disc jockeys on July 2, 1971, to raise funds
for Riverdale School for Retarded Children.
VARIANCES AND The following applications were
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS received and ordered filed, on
motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanim~yusly carried:
EX 71-5, CLAYTON V. ROUGH - To convert existing garage
to den and construct a lwo-car garage to within 8 feet of the
rear property line in the R 1 District at 1620 E. Stafford Street;
APPROVED.
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June 21, 1971
VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - (Continued)
VA 71-28, J. A. BERGUM - To construct a two-story garden
apartment complex in the C 2 District at 1375 W. Warner
Avenue; DENIED.
CUP 71-15, VERNON O. MICHAELSON - To permit
retail sales in the M 1 District at 3412 Westminster Avenue;
APPROVED.
PROPOSED EDISON Notice dated June 4, 1971,
SANTA ANA HELIPORT from Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration,
concer~ing a proposed Edison Santa Ana Heliport to be located approximately
475' south of McFadden Avenue and 425' east of Grand Avenue, was received
and ordered filed on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
DEEDS, NO CASH Council ordered filed the report
GRANTEE, CITY of No Cash Deeds accepted by
the City Manager, pursuant to
Resolution No. 69-156, from June 2 through June 15, 1971, inclusive, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried.
DEEDS WITH CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin,
GRANTEE, CITY seconded by Councilman Evans,
and carried on a 6 - 1 vote, Council-
man Markel voting NO, the following deed was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to sign all necessary documents in connection with the purchase:
REYES, north side of First Street, east of Daisy, street purposes.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried, the following deed was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to sign all necessary documents in connection with the purchase:
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, Dyer
Road, east of Flower, water easement.
DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin,
GRANTOR, CITY seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, the
following deeds were approved and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
execute the deeds:
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, north side of 17th, west
side of Grand, vehicular access rights.
CITY COUNCIL -209- June 21, 1971
1971-72 BUDGET On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, a public
hearing on the 1971-72 Budget was set at the Regular Council meeting o£ J..uly
19, 1971, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall Annex, 500 West
Sixth Street. Council also set the first Budget study session on Monday,
June 28, 1971, at 7:30 P.M., at the Saddleback Inn, 1660 East First Street.
RULES OF PROCEDURE On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, the
matter was continued to the next Regular Meeting on July 6, 1971, in order
that the Council may meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the
procedure.
REIMBURSEMENT
Evans, and unanimously carried:
The following reimbursement was
authorized on motion of Councilman
Markel, seconded by Councilman
BARCLAYS BANK OF CALIFORNIA, lll Pine Street, San
Francisco~ for street improvements on east side of Grand
Avenue from 232' to 691' south of Edinger Avenue, in
exchange for ultimate dedication on Grand Avenue, CUP
71-'4, in the amount of $6, 767.37.
BUDGET TRANSFERS On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, the
following requests for transfer of funds were approved:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #109, to transfer $1,000.00
from account 11-322-141 to account 11-329-381 to cover
operating expenses for apparatus and equipment.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #136, to transfer $1,800.00
from account 11-332-111 to account 51-332-641 to cover purchase
of Nyematic Recorder and Transcriber machine.
CIVIC CENTER On motion of Councilman Herrin,
and seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, Council approved the
transfer of all unexpended funds remaining from the first increment of the
Civic Center Mall construction fund, amounting to approximately $56, 000, to
the Civic Center Plaza of the Fountains project in order that the Civic Center
Commission may award the contract in the amount of $716, 974; and authorized
an additional allocation of $20,000 from Fund 52-119 to the Plaza of the Fountains
project, Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Yamamoto, Villa, Evans~ Griset, Patterson
Markel
None
CITY COUNCIL -210- June 21, 1971
PARKRIDGE ESTATES Mr. Leonard Hampel of the law
firm of Rutan & Tucker, spoke
regarding the matter ~f the
Parkridge Estates, which was referred to the staff at the lasl meeting for
a report. He stated thai his client has developed 31 6, 000 square feet lots
with duplexes on each lot; that the City has approved Tentative and Final
Tract Map 7287; that the Real Estate Commissioner has approved the
Tract as a "Community Apartment Project"; that his client is prepared to
begin sales of the individual units as permitted in a "Community Apartment
Project".
Pie further stated that a question of legality has arisen in conjunction with
this plan within the meaning of the Santa Ana Municipal Code; i.e., whether
a lot split would be required in order to proceed with the sale of the
individual units. He requested thai the Council initiate a minute motion that
to its best knowledge, Parkridge Estates would not be violating any City
ordinance if they proceed with the sale of the units as indicated.
In response to a request from Councilman Evans for a ruling on a possible
conflict of interest by reason of the fact that the policies of title on the Tract
are being processed by his firm, the City Attorney ruled that there was no
conflict.
Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to refer the
matter to the City Attorney for a legal opinion failed on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Villa, Evans, Herrin
NOES: Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson,
ABSENT: None
Markel
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa that there
is no violation of the Santa Ana l~t~iCipal Code minimum lot size requirements
in the ~'Parki'idg~ Estates" development was approved on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Patterson, Villa, Evans, Herrin, Griset, Markel
NOES: Yamamoto
ABSENT: None
FIREWORKS STAND PERMIT On motion of Councilman Villa,
LULAC seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, the Council
waived the Municipal Code requirement for submission of application for a
fireworks stand permit on or before June 1, 1971, as requested by Mr. Robert
Rivas, representing LULAC, and insti~cted the Fire Chief to process the
application according to all other provisions of the Code.
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CITY POPULATION
as 165,200 effective April 1, 1971.
The City Manager announced that
the State Department of Finance
had certified the City's population
BLOCK PARTY It was moved by Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Evans and
unanimously carried, to approve the
oral request of Mrs. Leola S. Payne, 913 S. Karen, to close off Karen Street
from Flight Street and Kent Street on July 5, 1971, subject to the normal
procedural requirements.
RECESS At 5:40 P.M., the meeting was
recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which
time it was reconvened with all
Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given by the Reverend Galal Gough of the First Methodist
Church.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE The Mayor introduced three
STUDENTS RECOGNITION students who have been attending
Santa Aha high schools the past
year under the Foreign Exchange Student Program. He presented proclamations
and key chains with keys to the City to Purificacion Villares-Mallo from
Barcellone, Spain; Mirtha Chang-O from Tarapasa, Chile; and Rita Shamash
from Tehran, Iran.
After polling the audience to determine the number of persons wishing to
speak in connection with each Public Hearing set for the evening, Council
agreed to consider Agenda Items in the following order: #74, 70, 73, 72
and 71~
PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIFIC PLAN STREET
ALIGNMENT #42
Street.
The Mayor opened the public
hearing concerning the proposed
improvement of Bristol Street
between Martha Lane and 21st
The Clerk reported no written communications had been received, and
there being no opponents or proponents, the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to approve
Specific Plan Street Alignment #42, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Yamamoto, Villa, Evans~ Griset, Patterson, Markel
None
None
CITY COUNCIL -212- June 21, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
APPLICATION TO OPERATE hearing of an appeal filed by Peter
A TAXICAB !R. Rainbo from Police Chief's denial
of a permit to operate a taxicab in
the City of Santa Ana. Mr. Rainbo was present and stated that although he
has had trouble with the police for a number of years, he is now married and
is trying to find a good job to support his family.
The Clerk reported no written communications had been received, and there
being no further proponents or opponents in the matter, the Mayor declared
the public hearing closed.
Councilmen Herrin and Markel stated that, although they would like to find a
way to assist the applicant, they believed that he ~hohld pursue an occupation
that would not involve transportation of people. Councilman PIerrin's motion,
seconded by Councilman Markel, to deny the appeal to operate a taxicab
failed to carry on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Markel, Griset
Villa, Evans, Yamamoto, Patterson
None
After further discussion in which the consensus was that the applicant should
be given a chance to prove his sincerity, by motion of Councilman Villa,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried, Council
overruled the action of the Police Chief and instructed him to issue a
driver's permit to operate a taxicab to Mr. Peter Rambo for a period of
six months, with the condition that it will be revoked if the applicant breaks
the law in any manner, including traffic citations.
PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Villa's motion,
LEASED HOUSING PROGRAM seconded by Councilman Evans, to
continue this matter to the next
regular meeting on July 6, 1971, at 7:30 P.M., in order to give additional
publicity to the hearing, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Villa, Evans, Herrin, Markel
NOES: Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson
ABSENT: None
RECESS
all Council members present.
At 8:25 P.M., a ten-minute
recess was declared. Council
reconvened at 8:35 P. M., with
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PUBLIC HEARING The Director of Planning briefly
APPEAL #274 - CUP 71-13 reviewed the reasons for the
VAN SMOOT request for a new Conditional Use
Permit to expand an existing rest
home in the 1~ 1 District at 2131 S. Parton Street. The Clerk read two
communications opposing CUP 71-13 and 71-L4 received from Mr. and Mrs.
J.E. Berger, owners of the property al 2136 South Van Ness and Mrs.
Anne Robinson, 2135 S. Van Ness Street.
Councilman Herrin's motion to receive and file the two communications was
seconded by Councilman Markel and carried unanimously.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The following people spoke in favor
of the appeal:
Mr. Van Smoot, 2101 S. Parton Street
Mr. Herman Maricelli, 2136 South Patton Street
Mr. Merlen Hanson~ 2147 South Patton Street
Mrs. Merlen Hanson~ 2147 South Parton Street
Mrs. James Vail, 2132 So. Van Ness
Mr. Frank Watson~ 2144 South Parton Street
Mrs. Gloria Ryan, 2112 So. Van Ness
These people were opposed to the approval of Conditional Use Permit 71-13,
based on the illegal expansion of the rest home at 2131 South Parton. They
stated that neighbors do not object to the original Conditional Use Permit
providing a home for elderly people, but claim that in the past there have
been alcoholics in the home; that the buildings come to only 3' from
neighboring homes; that there is no provision for off-street parking; and
suggested that there should be a fence entirely around the rest home property.
Mrs. Margaret Brennan, 2131 South Parton, owner and operator of the rest
home stated that at the present time she has four guests, two men and two
women, the youngest 63 years old and the oldest, 86; that due to physical
disabilities they seldom leave the rest home unless accompanying a relative
or friend who is visiting them; that the rear building was partitioned to
provide storage and an additional room for TV, cards, and visiting with
fi~iends; that she has no alcoholics at her guest home; and that her guests
do not take up much parking space.
There being no further proponents or opponents, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
After discussion as to the modification of the building, and whether or not
this would allow an additional number of guests at the rest home, Councilman
Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to uphold the action
of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolutinn approving Conditional Use Permit 71-13 with regard to the expansion
of the physical part of the rest home, and to limit the number of people to
seven, as contained in conditions of Conditional Use Permit 68-13, carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Patterson, Yamamoto, Villa, Herrin, Griset, Markel
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL -214- June 21, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING Director of Planning stated
APPEAL #273 - CUP 71-14 that originally the property at
DOIROTHY M. GIRDLESTONE 2135 South Patton and that at
2131 South Parton, which was
involved in the previous hearing on Appeal #274, were owned by the same
person; that at the time Conditional Use Permit 68-13 was granted, it was
for a rest home at 2131 South Parton, with the rear yard at 2135 South Patton
to be used for recreational purposes; that since that time, a rest home has
been illegally operated at 2135 South Parton, When this was discovered, a
request for a Conditional Use Permit was processed and denied by the
Planning Commission.
The Clerk reported that the two communications read in connection with
Appeal #274 also apply to this appeal.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mrs. Dorothy Girdlestone, 2135 South Parton Street, stated that when she
acquired the property it was sold to her as an existing rest home, and she
did not know there was a violation until about two months ago when there
was a fire inspection; that her guests are people who do not have the ability
to care for themselves and can't afford a convalescent home; that they are
mainly returned veterans, people with birth defects, and other illnesses,
ranging in age from 36 to 62; and that none are criminals.
The following persons spoke in favor of the appeal:
Mr. Don Shrontz, 259 N. Prospect, Orange
Mr. Allen Girdlestone, 2075 S, Sycamore, Santa Ana
It was stated that the yards have been maintained, that the buildings have
been redocorated inside and out; that only about half of the guests ever walk
in the neighborhood; that there is a housekeeper on duty 24 hours a day; that
if there are problems or complaints from the neighbors, Mrs. Girdlestone
would be anxious to cooperate in correcting them.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal:
Mr. Frank Watson, 2144 S. Patton Street
Mr, Merlen Hanson, 21.47 S. Parton Street
Mrs. Ron Lytle, 2115 S. Van Ness
Mr. Herman Maricelli, 2136 S. Patton Street
Mrs. Gloria Ryan, 2112 S. Van Ness
Mr. Van Smoot, 2101 S. Parton Street
Mrs. Merlen Hanson, 2147 S. Parton Street
Mrs. Sandra Gregory, 2116 S. Patton Street
Mrs. J.E. Berger, 2136 S. Van Ness
Opponents stated that they do not object to elderly people in the homes, but that
in the past six to eight months there have been other, undesirable people in this
home, people who are mentally retarded, and that this type of home should not
be permited in an IR 1 zone.
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PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL #273 - CUP 71-14
DOROTHY M. GIRDLESTONE - (Continued)
There were no further proponents or opponents in this matter, and the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
RECESS
all Council members present.
At 10:00 P.M,, a five-minute
recess was declared. Council
reconvened at 10:05 P.M., with
In response to Councilman Patterson's question, the Director of Planning
stated that the definition of a boardinghouse is "a building where lodging
and meals are provided for compensation for not less than three (3) and
not more than ten (10) persons, but shall not include rest homes or
convalescent homes" and that a rest home, or convalescent home~ is a
home in which "nursing, dieting or other personal services are furnished
to convalescents, invalids and aged persons~ but in which are kept no
persons suffering from a mental sickness, disease, disorder or ailment,
or from a contagious disease
After discussion, the consensus was that a home of the type conducted at
this location should be confined to an area where such businesses are
permitted.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to uphold the
action of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit 71-14, carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Evans,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Villa, Griset, Yamamotoo Patterson, Markel
STREET REPAIR On motion of Councilman Patterson,
PINE AND BRISTOL STREETS seconded by Councilman Markel, and
unanimously carried, Council instructed
the Director of Public Works to issue notices to construct improvements under
Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911 to the owners of the unimproved
property on Pine Street between Pacific Avenue and Bristol Street and between
Bristol Street and Baker Street.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION The Reverend Galal Gough spoke in
regard to employment problems in
Santa Ana. He stated that there are
insufficient summer jobs to deal with the need; that highly skilled and well-
CITY COUNCIL -216- June 21, 1971
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - (Continued)
experienced people are forced to accept employment they would normally be
over-qualified fur; that Human Resources Development feels they will be
able to make available approximately 300 jobs for youth in the County; that
other organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Neighborhood Youth
Corps, and Santa Ana Youth Employment Services are also working on this
program; and that it is the hope of the Human Relations Commission that
the City will authorize a summer research program for 1972.
Mr. Norman Corbin spoke regarding the Affirmative Action Program. I-Ie
stated that specific segments of the community are being denied equal rights
of employment; that the Affirmative Action Program is a national issue, and
urged that the City Council adopt such a program as soon as possible.
Mayor Griset stated that the Staff will present a report to the Council on the
Affirmative Action Program sometime during the month of July and that
Mr. Corbin will be notified of the time so that he may be present.
Reverend Gough requested that the hours at recreational facilities be
maintained at the level of 1970 summer hours. The City Manager stated that
the new budget being presented to the City Council is a "diminished service
budget"; that more money has been allotted for recreational facilities, but
there are more facilities to be serviced. Mayor Griset and Councilman
Patterson stated that they would like to have the summer recreational
program maintained on as high a level as possible; and that this matter will
be considered during the Budget Study.
Mrs. Shirley Cohen reviewed the Summer Food Program for Children which
is conducted by the Veterans Charitable Foundation. She stated it is felt
that this program is very beneficial to children in low-income areas; that
all food is purchased and prepared by staff and volunteers of the Foundation
at 201 South Sullivan. She stated that through the National School Lunch Act
the Federal Government provides 80% of the funds needed for the program
the year round; that the State Government provides the other 20%, but only
during the school year, which makes it necessary to raise the additional
20%, or approximately $2,500, for the summer program; that they have
been unsuccessful in their attempts to raise this amount of money and are
requesting the City to transfer funds from the Human Relations Commission
budget to the Park and Recreation Department budget. Both the Human
Relations Commission and the Recreation Department endorse this request.
In response to questions, Mrs. Cohen stated that the program is available
to all children present, not on the basis of need; that to deny a child or to
require payment from those who can afford to pay would be discriminatory,
which is prohibited by the Federal act.
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - (Continued)
Mr. Cliff Fraizer, 2049 South Halladay, spoke in opposition to the transfer
of funds to the Summer Food Program, stating thai a precedent would be
established by assuming the responsibility of the Welfare Department. He
suggested using young people, and possibly some older people, who need
employment to salvage obsolele school buildings, selling the material, and
providing money for the program in this manner.
Mr. Wayne Brown, 432 S, Harbor, also spoke in opposition to the program,
stating that only children who need the assistance should be fed.
Mr. Baldwin Keenan, 1014 W. Bishop, representing the Delhi organization,
stated that he has observed the children being fed; that the largest percentage
of children come from homes where mothers are on welfare and unable to
provide well-balanced, nutritional lunches for their children.
On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Patterson~ Council
authorized a budget transfer in the amount of $2,500 from account 11-123-251
to account 23-298-291 to assist in the Summer Food Program for Children.
Reverend Gough stated ii is difficult to predict all of the items that will be
brought before the Commission meetings, and requested that a staff member
be assigned to attend the meetings in order to respond to questions and
provide information to the Commission as necessary.
The City Manager stated that the Staff believes they should not control,
guide, direct~ or have any direct influence on the free operation of this
Commission.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, that a sub-
committee composed of the City Manager, City Attorney, Human Relations
Commission Chairman~ and two Councilmen be formed to resolve the question
of relationship between the Commission and the City Staff, carried on a 6 - 1
vote, Councilman Markel dissenting. The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Patterson and Herrin as representative~ to the subcommittee~
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM Mr. Cliff Fraizer, 2049 S.
Halladay, spoke in opposition
to the Affirmative Action Program.
Councilman Villa stated that the program was initiated by President Nixon~
Executive Order #4,
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Councilman Patterson stated that
SUMMER PROGRAM with the high level of unemployment
in the area, it was important that
hours of operation for recreational facilities should be at least at the same
level as in 1970, His motion that the Council express its policy to continue
the summer recreational program at the level of the 1970 summer program died
for lack of a second. Councilman Markel recommended that all Human
Relations Commission matters should be placed early on the agendau
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Evans read a letter
dated June 17, 1971 from C.M.
Harper, et al, expressing
opposition to the bus line being purchased or subsidized by the City.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to receive
and file the letter, was unanimously carried.
Councilman Villa suggested that the Utility User Tax should be reconsidered.
He requested that the matter be referred to Staff to prepare for discussion
at the Adjourned Regular Meeting to be held on June 28, 1971.
Councilman Patterson asked the Staff to have available at the June 28th
meeting, the latest possible information on the "Tippler's Tax" and the
5% sales tax on gasoline purchases. He also mentioned that the Federal
Public Employment Act very likely will be approved soon.
The Mayor announced that it has been suggested that the City Council meet
in a joint dinner meeting with the Planning Commission at the Saddleback
Inn on June 28th, at 5:30 P. M., for the purpose of studying the Rules of
Procedure for Council and Commission meetings.
Mr. Cliff Fraizer spoke concerning possible discrimination in allotting
time to those wishing to speak before the Council.
Councilman Villa's motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Patterson,
was defeated on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Patterson, Yamamoto
Evans, Herrin, Griset, Markel
None
Mr. Fraizer continued to speak on the above matter, requesting that the
subject be considered at the next Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman t~Ierrin,
and unanimously carried, the
meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M., to Monday, June 28, 1971, at 5:30
P. M., in the Westwinds Room of the Saddleback Inn.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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