HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 6, 1971
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M., in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall Annex, 500 West Six'ih Street, with the following
Councilmen present: Vernon S. Evans, Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel,
Ray Villa, and Harry K. Yamamoto. Also present were Assistant
City Manager Bruce Spragg, 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 2:15
P.M. Mayor Lorin Griset and City Manager Carl J. Thornton were
absent for the afternoon session.
MINUTES On motion of Councilman Villa,
seconded by Councilman Evans
and unanimously carried,
Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 28, 1971 were
approved as submitted; and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June '
21, 1971 were approved with ~he ~ollowing correction:
On Page 211, all reference to PARKRIDGE ESTATES
is changed to PARKWOOD VILLAS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman
Evans, seconded by Council-
ma n Markel and unanimously
carried to postpone the scheduled Executive Session until later in the
meeting, and proceed with the next item on the Agenda.
BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Villa,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids on
the following:
SPEC. 641-238 - Asphalt Liquid Sealer - Annual
requirements; opening date July 21, 1971.
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman Evans,
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.
CITY COUNCIL
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ORD. NS-1087 ORDINANCE NS-1087 AMEND-
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR ING THE SANTA ANA
STREET ALIGNMENT #42 MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 41-744 RELATING
TO SPECIFIC PLANS FOR STREET ALIGNMENT was passed to
second reading, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Council-
man Villa, and unanimously carried.
RES. 71-65 RESOLUTION 71-65 AFFIRMING
DOROTHY MILDRED THE DECISION OF THE
GIRDLESTONE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT ON APPLICATION 71-14 FILED BY DOROTHY MILDRED
GIRDLESTONE was adopted, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
RES. 71-66 RESOLUTION 71-66 AFFIRMING
MARGARET J. BRENNAN THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON APPLICATION 71-13
FILED BY MARGARET J. BRENNAN, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE
CONDITIONS was adopted, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded
by Councilman Villa, and carried on a 4 - 1 vote, Councilman Evans
dissenting. Councilman Patterson and Mayor Griset were absent.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City
CIVIC CENTER CENTRAL of Santa Aha and the County
UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM of Orange for joint use of the
Central Utility Distribution
System was approved, and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk
authorized, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Villa, Herrin,
Markel
Patterson, Griset
Yamamoto
TRAFFIC The report of control devices
removed or installed from
June 1, 1971 through June 28,
1971, inclusive, was received and ordered filed, on motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried.
CITY COUNCIL -224- July 6, 1971
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE It was moved by Councilman
APPLICATIONS Villa, seconded by Council-
man Evans, and carried on
a 4 - 1 vote, Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, to receive and file the
following Alcoholic Beverage License applications:
ROD'S LIQUOR, 2710-H West Edinger, Off Sale General,
Person Transfer;
BUD'S BEER & WINE & DELI, 509 S. Harbor, Off Sale,
Beer & Wine, New Original;
RANCHO GRANDE, 104 E. Fourth, On Sale Beer, Person
Transfer;
THE KETTLE LIQUOR STORE, 1314 N. Grand, Off Sale
General, Person Transfer;
ROYAL ROMAN, 1502 E. First Street, On Sale General,
Person Transfer.
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS The following Solicitation
Applications were approved
on motion of Councilman
Villa, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried:
SALVATION ARMY, 129 E. Cypress, Anaheim, sate
of "The War Cry" magazine from July through September,
with permission to renew.
CHRIST FOR INDIA, 408 W. 4th Street~ collecting
discarded items and selling them, July 6, 1971 to
September 4, 1971.
Councilman Patterson arrived at 2:15 P. M.
VARIANCES AND The following applications
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS were received and ordered
filed, on motion of Council-
man Villa, sec,onded by Councilman Patterson, and carried on a 5 - %
Councilman Markel voting NO,
VA 71-29, PETROLANE, INC. z To construct a 17' high
service station pole sign less than 300' from an existing
shopping center pole sign in the C 4 District at 1200 E.
McFadden Avenue; DENIED.
VA 71=30~, TUSTIN-SANTA ANA PROFESSIONAL
BUILDING - To construct two seven-story medical
buildings in the LP District less than 140' from
residentially - zoned property and to waive a portion
of the required 15' landscaped strip at 801 N. Tustin
Avenue; APPROVED.
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July 6, 1971
VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - (Continued)
EX 71-6, FAR WEST FAIRHAVEN, LTD. - To
allow less than the required 50% open space for
a garden apartment development in the R 4 District
at 1275 E. Fairhaven Avenue; APPROVED.
PACIFIC OUTDOOR Letter dated June 29, 1971,
ADVERTISING BILLBOARD from Herbert A. Moss,
Attorney, protesting issuance
of a permit to relocate an existing billboard, and requesting
revocation thereof, was referred to staff for a report later in this
meeting, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Council-
man Markel, and carried on a 5 - 1 vote, Councilman Evans dissenting.
This was a substitute motion, in lieu of Councilman Villa's motion,
seconded by Councilman Evans, to refer to staff.
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL Councilman Villa's motion,
seconded by Councilman Evans,
to authorize the Mayor to
appoint a representative to the Community Action Council Board of
Directors for the Fiscal Year 1971 - 72, was amended at the request
of Councilman Patterson with the consent of Councilmen Villa and
Evans, to have the Council appoint a representative and an alternate
to the CAC Board of Directors before the next regular meeting. The
motion carried on a 5 - 1 vote, Councilman Markel voting NO.
WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE Council considered the staff
report dated June 29, 1971,
regarding the proposed de-
annexation of Willowick Golf Course, requested by t~e City of Garden
Grove at the Council Meeting of April 19, 1971.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Villa and seconded
by Councilman Markel that the City consider the purchase of Willowick
Golf Course as well as the three parcels adjacent to it from the City of
Garden Grove and that the matter be set for public hearing. The motion
failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Markel, Patterson
Evans, Herrin, Yamamoto
Griset
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
to approve the de-annexation of Willowick Golf Course from the City
providing Garden Grove agrees to the conditions set forth in the staff
report, failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Yamamoto
Villa, Evans, Herrin, Markel
Griset
CITY COUNCIL -226- July 6, 1971
WlLLOWlCK GOLF COURSE - (Continued)
Councilman Evans' rr~tion, seconded by Councilman Villa to set
for public hearing on August 2, the consideration of the purchase
or de-annexation of Willowick Golf Course, failed on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Markel
Evans, Herrin, Yamamoto, Patterson
G riser
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to
refer the matter of financing the purchase of Willowick Golf Course
to the staff for further study and report to the Council at its next
meeting, if possible, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Patterson, Evans,
NOES: Herrin
ABSENT: Griset
Villa,
Yamamoto, Markel
RECESS
with the same Councilmen present.
At 3:05 P. M., a five-minute
recess was declared. The
Council reconvened at 3:15 P. M.,
AGENDA
until the Mayor's arrival.
It was the consensus to continue
with the afternoon Agenda items
and to delay the Executive Session
PARKING METERS Staff presented a report on the
removal of all on-street parking
meters. Councilman Evans
moved, and Councilman Villa seconded, that the parking meter removal
be continued for another year, but that the posts remain, and to increase
the parking fine from $1.00 to $2.00. After further discussion, Council-
man Evans requested, with Councilman Villa's concurrence, that the
motion be amended to increase the parking fine from $1.00 to $3.00.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Evans, Villa, Herrin, Yamamoto, Patterson
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: Griset
Councilman Markel stated that he is not in favor of parking meters, and
that the parking fine should be no more than $2.00.
Councilman Patterson's motion to increase the parking fine to $5.00 failed
for lack of a second.
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UCI PROJECT 21
the end of the Agenda..
On motion of Councilman Villa~
seconded by Councilman Evans,
Agenda Item #45 was postponed
1971 SUMMER YOUTH On motion of Councilman Villa,
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM seconded by Councilman
Patterson, the 1971 Summer
Youth Transportation Program was approved wiih the City administration's
share of $1400 to be supplied through in-kind contribution, and the Mayor
and Clerk were authorized to execute all necessary documents in
conjunction therewith, on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Patterson, Evans, Yamamoto
Herrin, Markel
Griset
CITIZENS' TAX STATEMENTS Motion by Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
to receive and file memo from
the City of Costa Mesa dated June 29, 1971, requesting assistance in the
matter of clarification of citizens' tax statements, with letter to Orange
County Board of Supervisors attached, carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Yamamoto, Villa, Markel
Herrin, Patterson
Griset
In further discussion, the Assistant City Manager stated that the proposed
breakdown on citizens' tax statements would be in four categories:
Education, County, City, and Special Districts.
Councilmen Patterson and Herrin stated they believed that every citizen
should be given a detailed breakdown of the tax items on his statement.
Councilman Patterson's motion, 'tha~the City of Santa Ana send a letter
to the Board of Supervisors which would be basically the same as Costa
Mesa's letter, due to the fact that the electorate has a right to know and
should receive his tax rate for each item, failed for lack of a second.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, that the
staff provide information on the County costs for preparing the tax
statemeni, information to be contained in the statement and the complete
breakdown that will occur, carried on a 4 ~ 2 vote, Councilmen Markel and
Patterson dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL
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SEWER RECOVERY AGREEMENT On motion of Councilman Villa,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, Council
denied the request of Harry Tancredi for a three-year extension of sewer
recovery agreement entered into with Argus Homes, Inc., on July 3, 1961.
DEEDS, NO CASH Council ordered filed the report of
GRANTEE, CITY No Cash Deeds accepted by the City
Manager, pursuant to Resolution
No. 69-156, from June 16, 1971 through June 29, 1971, inclusive, on motion
of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously
carried.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #699 On motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Villa,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved Tentative Parcel Map #699 filed by Leadership Housing Systems,
Inc., creating two (2) M 1 parcels for industrial use, located generally
at the intersection of Harbor and MacArthur Boulevards, subject to
conditions in report of Planning Director dated June 29, 1971.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #7474 On motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved Tentative Tract Map #7474 filed by Harry R. Martin and James
L. Whitaker, creating seven (7) M 1 lots for industrial use, located
generally at the intersection of St. Gertrude Place and Lyon Street, subject
to conditions contained in reporl of Planning Director dated June 28, 1971.
SURPLUS PROPERTY REPORTS On motion of Councilman Patterson,
NO. 71-03 AND 71-10 seconded by Councilman Evans~
Council declared surplus and
authorized demolition of the following property:
SPR 71-03 - One story single family residence located
at 1903 West First Street, A.P. #7-162-12 (building only).
SPR 71-10 - Two story single family residence located
at 1915 West First Street, A.P. #7-162-09 (building only).
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Evans, Villa, Herrin, Yamamoto
Markel
Griset
CITY COUNCIL -229- July 6, 1971
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL
REFERRALS
A Summary listing of Council
referrals to staff was considered
by Council.
The Director of Public Works reported that a City-wide review and
study of the total street lighting system for the development of
recommendations for updating and reconstructing of existing systems
is in process, but that no definite estimated completion date is
possible at this time due to the manpower shortage and the press of
day-to-day traffic problems in the Traffic Engineering Division.
Mr. Alex Acevedo~ 3~6 East Fourth Street stated that the businessmen
located between Spurgeon and French Streets on the south side would
like to install six street lights at a reasonable cost for the fixtures and
connection; and that the estimated cost of $20,000 for installation and
connection was excessive. Councilman Villa suggested that representatives
of the merchants and the staff work together to arrive at an equitable
and affordable solution of the proposed lighting installation.
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanim~)usly carried, Summary of Council Referrals was received
and ordered filed.
SURPLUS PROPERTY REPORT On motion of Councilman Evans,
NO. 71-06 seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved Surplus Property Report #71-06 and authorized a public~auction
at 7:30 PoM., July 19, 1971, in the Council Chambers, City Hall Annex,
500 West Sixth Street, for sale of property located at the northwest
corner of Civic Center Drive and Townsend with a minimum bid of $5,000.
RECF-~ At 3:55 P.M., a fire-minute recess
was declared. Council reconvened
at 4:00 P. M., with the following
Councilmen present: Vernon S. Evans, Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel,
Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa, and Harry K, Yamamoto.-
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:00 P.M., the meeting was
adjourned to an Executive Session
to interview applicants for
appointment to certain Boards and Commissions.
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 Wilbur Parry, Jr., of the
Camile Christian Church.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS The Mayor announced that during
AND COMMISSIONS the afternoon Executive Session
decisions were made for appoint-
rnents to vacancies on various Boards and Commissions. On motion
of Councilman Herrin~ seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried, the following persons were appointed as indicated:
Term of Office
Jack O'Dell Planning Commission 7/1/71 - 6/30/73
Harold Gosse Personnel Board 7/1/71 - 6/30/75
John Leahy Museum Board 7/1/71 - 6/30/75
The Clerk of the Council administered oaths of office to the appointees.
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS The Mayor read and presented to
Rudolph V. Francis a Resolution
expressing the City's gratitude for
coming to the assistance of Police Officer Frank Schultz during an incident
that occurred on May 26th. Officer Schultz described the circumstances
of the incident, and stated that out of 200 to 300 persons presenf, Mr.
Francis was the only one who came to his aid. Police Chief Allen expressed
deep gratitude on behalf of the entire police force, and all police officers
present gave Mr. Francis a standing ovation. Mr. Francis spoke briefly
in accepting the commendation, stating there was someone in trouble and
he could not stand by and do nothing.
The Mayor read and presented to Jon Carey of the Santa Ana Fire
Department a yesolution expressing the City's gratitude for saving the
life of two-year old Tim Reynolds by giving mouth -to-mouth resuscitation
at the scene of the near drowning. In accepting the commendation, Mr.
Carey stated he had been at the right place at the right time. His name
was added to the KWIZ Kool Head Award plaque.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor announced that the City
of Santa Ana has been involved in
an action to secure the compliance
of The Irvine Company to an agreement into which they entered in 1963,
and that he and members of the staff had been in court during the day for
a hearing on this-rnatter. At 7:50 P. M., the meeting was recessed to an
Executive Session in order that Mr. William Wenke, Attorney, might brief
the Council in private session on the matter. The meeting was reconvened
at 8:15 P. M., with all Council members present.
CITY COUNCIL -231- July 6, 1971
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL The Mayor stated that in Executive
Session the Council determined an
appointment to the Community
Action Council. On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Council-
man Patterson, and unanimously carriedj Councilman Vernon S. Evans
was appointed as the Council representative to the CAC Board of Directors,
with Councilman Harry K. Yamamoto as alternate.
THE IRVINE COMPANY On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried, Council
denied as outrageous the $1,000,000 claim filed by The Irvine Company
against the City of Santa Ana in connection with the proposed annexation
of 938 acres of industrial properly south of the Marine Corps helicopter
station northwest of Harvard Avenue and Barranca Road.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
STREET VACATION hearing on the proposed vacation
ALTON AND SUSAN of Alton Avenue between Susan
Street and the Pacific Electric
Railway Crossing. 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 71-67 ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
ALTON AVENUE BETWEEN SUSAN STREET AND THE PACIFIC
ELECTRIC RAILWAY CROSSING AND RESERVING AN EASEMENT
THEREIN FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES was adopted, on motion of Council -
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Herrin, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Herrin, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson
Markel
None
PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Director rep. orted
AMENDMENT APPLICATION #684 briefly on Amendment Application
HILBERT M. MUELLER #684 filed by Hilbert M. Mueller
proposing to prezone property in
the A 1 District (in Orange County), located on the east side of Old Grand
Street between Grovemont Street and Santa Clara Avenue, to the R 1
District.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no opponents in this
matter; the sole proponent was Gary Woods, 1413 E. Keegan Way; and
the Clerk reported no written communications had been received. The
Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
CITY COUNCIL -232- July 6, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT APPLICATION #684 - HILBERT M. MUELLER - (Cont.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to
approve Amendment Application #684, carried on the following roll
call vote:
,AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto,
Markel
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL #275 (VA 71-21)
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
At the request of the Derby Land
Company, applicant and the
Santa Ana Unified School District,
appellant, this matter was
continued to the next regular
meeting, July 19, 1971, at 7:30 P.M., on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried.
PACIFIC OUTDOOR Mr. Herbert A. Moss, Attorney,
ADVERTISING BILLBOARD 1580 E. Edinger, reviewed the
request contained in his letter of
June 29, 1971, to revoke a permit issued to Pacific Outdoor Advertising
Company authorizing the relocation of an existing billboard located on
Edinger immediately adjacent to the Newport Freeway.
Mr. Larry Souza, 809 E. Hoover Street, President of Township Food
Service Company which owns the property involved, was also present
and spoke briefly.
In discussion, the Council requested clarification as to whether or not
this would be considered a new sign, or an existing sign that is being
relocated. The matter was referred to staff for further investigation
and report at the next Council meeting, July 19, 1971, on motion of
Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Villa, Evans, Griset, Markel
NOES: Herrin, Yamamoto, Patterson
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL -233- July 6, 1971
UCI PROJECT 21 Councilmen Patterson and
Yamamoto spoke in favor of the
project, stating that the group
has ~rovided many reports that have been useful in many areas of
concern to all of Orange County. Mayor Griset stated that, although
he would normally be in favor of the project, with the tight budget
situation he did not believe it would be wise to allocate money for this
purpose. Mr. Hugh Halderman, one of the directors of Project 21,
2001 E. 4th Street, was present and spoke in favor of the project, stating
that the goal is to fund three study teams a year, which would require
$30,000; that they were hoping to obtain 1/3 of this amount from the
cities of Orange County; that their study probably was the catalyst that
has generated activity at city and county level for parks and open space
in Orange County; and that they hope to provide other very useful
s~h~dies in the future.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Counc'ilman Evans, to adopt
the recommendations of the staff and take no action in subscribing funds
to Project 21, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Griset, Markel
Villa, Yamamoto, Patterson
None
SECURITY GUARD Detective Lacy of the Santa Ana
EMPLOYMENT PERMIT Police Department stated the
department's objection to
issuance of a permit for employment as a security guard to the
applicant was due to the applicant's background of arrests, both the
number and nature of the incidents.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The applicant, Delbert C.
Noble, Jr. ~ 1621 West 7th Street, stated that he has been arrested for
non-support and for disturbing the peace, but denied all other arrests.
There were no further proponents or opponents in this matter, and the
Clerk reported no written communications had been received. The
Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Markel's motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to deny
the permit for employment of Delbert C. Noble, Jr., as a security
guard, failed to carry on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Markel, Herrin
Villa~ Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson
None
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that there was
not a great deal of substance to the arrests; that many did not result
in convictions, and sentences were suspended.
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SECURITY GUARD EMPLOYMENT PERMIT - (Continued)
Councilman Patterson's motion that the permit be granted failed
for lack of a second~
Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to
issue the permit, subject to one year's probation during which time
any violation of the law would cause revocation of the Permit by the
Chief of Police, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Evans, Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson
Markel
None
RECESS At 9:85 P.M., aten-minute
recess was declared~ The
meeting was reconvened at 9:45
P.M., with all Council members present.
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public
LEASED HOUSING PROGRAM hearing on the Leased Housing
Prograph which had been
continued from the June 21st meeting. Mr. Henry Waller of the
San Bernardino Housing Authority, and Mrs. Grace Young of the
Riverside County Housing Authority were introduced, and offered their
assistance in the matter.
Mr. Sam Sandoval of the Human Relations Commission Housing Sub-
committee stated that the report submitted to Council was the result
of a year's study; that the Subcommittee's conclusion after studying all
the data accumulated was that the Section 23 Leased Housing Program
is the best way to solve Santa Ana's housing problem; that it is safe,
sanitary housing for persons displaced by eminent domain; that it will
provide housing for low-income groups, including the elderly; that it
will not concentrate these families in one area; that the properties will
remain on the tax rolls; and that the entire program will be undertaken
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the direct
control of the Housing Authority established by the City Council; and
that this program will create an incentive to rehabilitate delapidated
and slum housing.
Mr. Roy Uno of the Housing Subcommittee also spoke, reporting on
field trips the committee had taken to determine the need for low-income
housing in Santa Ana; that the need for housing in Santa Aha is very real;
that they found as many as three families living in one small home, or
in remodeled garages; and that the need is urgent.
CITY COUNCIL -235- July 6, 1971
PUBLIC HEARING
LEASED HOUSING PROGRAM - (Continued)
The following persons also spoke in favor of the Leased Housing Program:
Mrs. Leah Potter, 929 Hickory, Vice President of the
Senior Citizens Club of Santa Ana
Father John Coffield, 541 E. Central
Sister Frances Dunn, President of Sisters of St.
Joseph's, Orange
David Walther, Chairman, Orange County Fair
Housing Council, 1405 W. Santa Aha Blvd.
John Schilling, 2106 N. Baker
J. Thomas Bowne, Attorney, Legal Aid Society,
702 S. Broadway
Mrs. Sadie Reid, 1401 W, Richland
Rew Galal Gough, 2112 N. Baker
Mrs, Sally Posthill, Former President, League of
Women Voters, Santa Ana-Tustin-Orange, 13541
Emperor Drive
Keith Grimes, ll04 N. French Street
James H. Miranda, 1917 N. Westwood
John Hanna, 13072 Deodar
Norman C. Corbin, 617 S. Shelley
Charlene Williams, 430 S~ Spruce
Jesse Berry, 622 S. Townsend
Wayne Rash, 522 West 1st Street
Mike Solis, 916 1/2 Logan
M. Cauvillo, 515 S. Flower.
They stated that there is a definite need in Santa Ana for low-income
housing for the elderly, students, low-income families; that there are
instances where homes need improvement or repair but the mortgage
payments are high and it is impossible to find financing for the needed
improvements; that large families are living in unpainted shacks
because of inability to pay high rents asked; that many landlords deplore
the conditions but rent to these families because they know there is
nowhere else for them to go; that others are being dispossessed because
they cannot pay the rent, or the building is being condemned; that if this
program is put into effect, HUD will allocate $400,000 to the City; that
there would be advantages to both landlord and tenant; that people who
are displaced by eminent domain sometimes find it almost impossible
to relocate in Santa Ana; that this is a workable program and should be
put into effect without further delay; that it is useless to build a new
school system and bring new industry into the City if housing is inadequate.
In response to questions from the audience and Council, the Planning
Director stated tenants would be responsible for clean and sanitary
interiors to the homes and owners would still be responsible for the
normal maintenance; but that the management would be responsible for
general upkeep and repairs on the exterior of the buildings.
CITY COUNCIL
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RECESS
all Council members present.
At 11:05 P. M., a ten-minute
recess was declared. Council
reconvened at 11:15 P.M. , with
LEASED HOUSING PROGRAM
(Continued)
The following persons spoke in
opposition to the program:
Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell
Mrs. John Madden, 2114 Poinsettia.
Cliff Fraizer, 2049 Halladay
Gordon Bricken, 1017 N. Wright
Robert Fair, Board of Directors, Orange County
Apartment House Association.
Opposition stated that this is another step in the direction of Socialism;
thai it would be giving unwarranted privileges to those who choose to live
on Government money; that tenants will not take proper care of the
property and the Government will pay to repair it; that property values will
decline; that it will spread crime throughout the city; that programs of
this kind keep running out of money, and more must be allocated; that low-
income people cannot guarantee a long-term lease; that Section 23 will be
no incentive for property owners to invest in property improvement and
will not raise the standards of living; that the issue is bigger than the
question of displaced persons; that the program suggested is not adequate
to resolve the housing problems in the City; that there should be a more
systematic approach; that there are many vacant apartments in Orange
Countyj with almost 10% of these in Santa Aha, which could be utilized.
It was also stated that Housing laws must be approved by the electorate
according to Article 34 of the Constitution of the State of California.
The City Attorney stated that Article 34 of the ,Constitution refers to
housing "developed, constructed, or acquired" and does not apply to
this program.
Mr. Carl Schwarz, 702 Mabury, spoke in rebuttal, stating that the
City's best interests lie in providing for fair and adequate housing
throughout Santa Ana; that 45% of the citizens of Santa Ana can't
purchase a $21, 000 home; that this will be a limited approach--a first
step; that rents in Santa Aha are high; that there is a definite problem
and the Leased Housing Program is a democratic way to meet it.
In response to a question by Councilman Villa, Mrs. Young of the
Riverside County Housing Authority stated the County Board of
Supervisors is the governing body.
There were no further proponents or opponents in the matter and the
Clerk reported no written communications had been received. The
Mayor closed the public hearing.
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LEASED HOUSING PROGRAM - (Continued)
In further discussion, it was stated that although there are many
housing vacancies in the City, the problem is that low-income
families cannot afford them; thai the Leased Housing Program does
not involve new apartments, but uses existing facilities in the City;
that although this Program will provide only 250 units, it is a step
in the right direction; that it will encourage private enterprise to
bring housing up to Cod~ ~n~i that the program has been under sludy
for approximately a year. Councilmen Markel, Herrin and Evans
spoke against the program, stating that people eventually take
advantage of such a program and request more and more aid instead
of developing their own, individual responsibility.
RESOLUTION 71-61 DECLARING THE NEED FOR A HOUSING
AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AND
APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
23 OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, AS AMENDED,
TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, was adopted, on motion of Councilman
Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Patterson, Yamamoto, Villa, Griset
NOES: Evans, Herrin, Markel
ABSENT: None
Councilman Herrin's motion that the Human Relations Commission
be established as the Housing Authority Commission to administer
the program failed for lack of a second.
RESOLUTION 71-64 DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO BE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY was adopted on motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto
Evans, Herrin, Markel
None
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS On motion of Councilman
Patterson, seconded by Council-
man Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried, the Special Resolutions commending Rudolph V.
Francis and Jon Carey were adopted.
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MANPOWER COMMISSION In response to a request for
clarification by Councilman
Villa, the Mayor stated that
Councilman Villa is his representative to the Manpower Commission.
POOL TABLE APPLICATION Mr. Robert B. Harrington
submitted a letter to the
Council requesting permission
to install two coin-operated pool tables in his establishment localed
at 1411 East 1st Street. He stated that he was not aware of the
requirement to submit the request in writing to the Council; that he
expects to receive his Alcoholic Beverage License within a week and
if he must wait until the next regular Council meeting it will delay
the opening of his restaurant; thai there will be no topless or bottom-
less entertainment; and that he was requesting a temporary permit
until he could bring the matter before the Council on July 19th.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin,
to approve a temporary permit to operate pool tables at 1411 E~
1st Street, failed to carry on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Herrin, Markel
Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto
None
ADJOURNMENT At 1:00 A.M., the Mayor
declared the meeting adjourned
to Wednesday, July 7, 1971,
at 4:00 P~ M., in the Mayor's Office, City Hall, 217 N. Main Street.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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