HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AuguSt 16, 1971
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M., in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall Annex, 530 North Ross Street, with the following Council-
men present: Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Ray Villa, Harry K.
Yamamoto, and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilman Evans arrived at 2:10
P. M.; Councilman Patterson at 2:15 P.M. Also present were City
Manager Carl J. Thornton, City Attorney James A. Withers, Director
of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Senior Planner Charles C. Zimmerman,
and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES
on motion of Councilman Herrin,
unanimously carried.
The minutes of the Regular
Meeting of August 2, 1971,
were approved as s~tbmitted,
seconded by Councilman Villa, and
EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried, the Executive Session was postponed until later in the meeting.
SPEC. 641-240 On motion of Councilman Herrin,
PARKING CONCESSION seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Specification
64]~-240, Parking Concession at Municipal Stadium; awarded contract to
the only bidder, Santa Arm Jaycees.
Counciltnan Evans arrived at 2:10 P, M.
BID CALLS On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa,
and unanimously carried, Council
approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids on the
following:
PROJECT 1326-A - Construct reinforced concrete box culvert
at MacArthur Boulevard and the F-2 Channel; extend opening
date from August 30, 1971 to September 3, 1971.
PROJECT 3022 - Emergency replaceme~i of Sanitary sewer
in Olive Street from Warner Averme to ~%~urst Place;
opening date September 13, 1971.
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BID CALLS - (Continued)
SPEC. 641~241 - (1) FM - 2 Channel Base Radio Station,
(1) Remote Control Console, (1) Antenna; opening date
September 8, 1971.
SPEC. 641-242 - Three Low Band Mobile Radios; opening
date September 8~ t971.
SPEC. 641-243 - Recording system including: Recorder
(replacement), High Speed Search System (replacement),
Tapes (replacement), Instant Playback Cassette (added);
opening date September 2, 1971.
SPEC. 641-244 - (1) Air Compressor 125 CFM Trailer
mounted; opening date September 9, 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-1992 ORDINANCE NS-1092 OF THE
RATE OF TAXATION CITY OF SANTA ANA~
FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 CALIFORNIA FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF MONEY ASCER-
TAINED TO FINANCE OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
COSTS OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY, AND TO PAY
THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FALLING DUE FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL
YEAR 1971-72 FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR SAID CURRENT FISCAL
YEAR, AND DESIGNATING THE NUMBER OF CENTS OF TAX ON EACH $100.00
OF ASSESSED VALUE FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS OF SAID CITY HEREBY
LEVIED ON THE WHOLE OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY was
adopted as an emergency ordinance and passed to second reading, on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: Patterson
RES. 71-63 RESOLUTION 71-63 APPROVING
STREET VACATION MAP AND DECLARING INTENTION
TO VACATE ALLEY ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE BETWEEN ROSS STREET AND VAN
NESS AVENUE; RESERVING AN EASEMENT THEREIN FOR PACIFIC
TELEPHONE COMPANY AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING THEREON was
adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Herrin, and
unanimously carried.
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AGREEMENT Agreement between the City of
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Santa Arm and the Archdiocese of
Los Angeles for the purchase of
real property located at Third and North Jackson Streets for the purpose of
providing a recreation park, was approved and its execution by the Mayor
and Clerk was authorized, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by
Councilman Evans, affd unanimously carried.
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City of
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT, Santa Arm and County of Orange
FAIRVIEW STREET for roadway improvements on
Fairview Street from t70' to
570' north of Huckleberry Road, was approved and its execution by the
Mayor and Clerk was authorized, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
Councilman Patterson arrived at 2:15 P.M.
AGREEMENT On motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS seconded by Councilman Markel,
and unanimously carried, Council
referred to the Planning Commission the request for encroachment agreement
between the City of Santa Ana and the Sa~dleback Inn for a p~destrlan overpass
on First Street batween Lyon and Mabury Street.
Mr. William Swank, Archite~t, Orange, California, was present and wished
to speak on this matter. Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Council-
man Evans, to reconsider the matter, was unanimously carried.
Mr. Swank stated he was under the impression the Planning Commission had
considered the encroachment agreement an~l that it was now necessary to
bring it before the Council for approval.
The City Manager stated that this agreement was nbted by tke Planning
Commission~ but they do not normally approve such agreements. The City
Attorney stated that the City Council must approve the plans before the
building permit can be issued. After further consideration, the motion to refer
this matter to the Planning Commission failed to carry on the following roll call
vOte:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Yamamoto, Markel
Villa, Evans, Herrin, Griset, Patterson
None
Councilman Villa's motion to approve the encroachment agreement between
the City of Santa Aha and the Saddleback Inn for a pedestrian overpass on
First Street between Lyon and Mabury Street and authorize its execution by
the Mayor and Clerk, was seconded by Councilman Patterson. ~Motion carried
on the following roll ball vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A BSE NT:
Villa, Patterson, Evans, Herrin, Griset
Yamamoto, Markel
None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:25 P.M., Council adjourned
to an Executive Session to
consider legal matters. The
meeting reconvened at 3:50 P.M., with all Council members present.
The Mayor reported that in the Executive Session Council considered legal
matters pertaining to the Irvine matter, and inasmuch as these matters are
in litigation, it is not appropriate to discuss them in open session.
TRAFFIC The report of control devices
removed or installed from
July 27 through August 9, 1971,
inclusive, was received and ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE It was moved by Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATIONS Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Evans, and carried on a 6 - 1
vote, Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, to receive and file the following
Alcoholic Beverage License applications:
THE CLUBHOUSE, 2720 N. Main, On Sale Beer & Wine,
Original
TWEEDS PUB, LTD., 1300 E. Edinger, Suite A, On Sale
Beer, Original
VINCI PIZZA & SPAGHETTI HOUSE, 2323 W. First Street,
On Sale Beer & Wine, Original
HANSHAW, FREDERICK J., 1015 S. Fairview Street, Off
Sale General, Person Transfer.
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS Mr. Ezequiel T. Moreno,
510 North English Street,
outlined changes made in the
original application submitted by the Corette pro Mexico-Americano, On
motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Yamarnoto, and
unanimously carried, Council approved solicitation application as indicated
below; instructed the Director of Parks to issue permit for exhibition dancing
and entertainment in park; and instructec~ Chief of Police to issue permit for
the public dance.
COMITE PRO MEXICO-AMERICANO, Mexican Independence
Day celebration; entertainment at Plaza of the Flags, 7:00 P.M.
to Midnight, 9/15; art exposition at Prentice Park, 10:00 A. M.
to 10:00 P.M., 9/16-9/18; public dancing, entertainment, at
Prentice Park, 4:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., 9/17 and 9/18. There
will be no admission charges.
Councilman Villa requested that the Mayor issue a proclamation for the
Mexican Independence Day celebration.
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SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS - (Continued)
The following solicitation application was approved on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried:
CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Orange County
Chapter, 1784 W. Lincoln, Anaheim, door-to-door volunteer
solicitation, September 1 through September 30, 1971.
VARIANCES AND The following applications were
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS received and ordered filed, on
motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried:
EX 71-8, JUAN VERJIL - To allow a 20% modification of
the required 4' side yard in the R 1 District at 4318 W.
Kent Street; APPROVED.
EX 71-9, HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY - To waive
the required 6' high wall between a service station and
property in the R 1 andR' 2 Districts at 1301 E. 17th Street;
APPROVED.
VA 71-37, MARK III CONSTRUCTION - To construct an
additional unit above the allowable number in the R 3 zone
at 1137 S. Poplar Street; APPROVED.
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson, to
receive and file VA 7i-3~~ of the Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley to
allow an auto rel~ir business in an existing building in the R 3 H District
at 511 E. Santa Ana Boulevard, failed to carry on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
None
Herrin, Patterson, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Markel
None
Prior to voting, Councilman Markel stated that this type of business has
occupied the building for approximately 30 years; that it will undoubtedly
be a long time before the atmosphere of the area will change; and that this
would be a good source of income for the Ebell Society. Councilman Evans
stated he believes this is a compatible use at the present time; and after
further discussion, Cour~an Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel,
to set the matter for public hearing at the next regular meeting of the Council
on September 7, 197t, was unanimously carried.
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried, the following Conditional Use Permit application was
set for public hearing at the next regular meeting of the Council on September
7, 197h
CUP 71-17, ERNEST & LILLIAN R. CAPP - To allow a pre-
school and day care center in the R 2 District at 1630 E. Palm
Avenue; APPROVED.
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POOL PARLOR APPLICATION On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Patterson,
and carried on a 6 - 1 vote, Council-
man Yamamoto dissenting, Council approved the application for a permit to
operate a pool parlor, as follows:
TWEEDS PUB, LTD., pool parlor in conjunction with
restaurant establishment which will open for business
approximately October 1, 1971, at 1300 E. Edinger, Suite A.
NOISE ABATEMENT Council considered a petition
dated August 7, 1971, concerning
disturbance in late hours by loud
music and barking of dogs at 3722 S. Alder Street, Mrs. A. B~ Turner, 3726
South Alder, was present to speak on the matter. The City Manager stated
that Police have responded to calls but have been unable to make any arrests
or take other action because they have not witnessed the disturbance. The
City Attorney stated that if an injunction were sought for the cessation of a
continuing nuisance, considerable costs would be incurred. After further
discussion, the matter was referred to Staff for investigation and necessary
action on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION In response to a letter dated
August 12, 1971, from Jack N.
Hall, Chairman, Santa Aha
Planning Commission, Councilman Evans was appointed representative to the
Planning Commission Goals and Objectives Committee, with Councilman
Patterson as alternate, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Council-
man Herrin 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 July 29 through August 10, 1971, inclusive, on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried.
DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin,
GRANTOR, CITY seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried, the
following deed was approved and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to
execute the deed:
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, east side of Harbor,
north of Warner, vehicular access rights.
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SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN STUDY At the request of the City Manager,
this matter was continued to the
next meeting on August 30, 1971,
on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, and
unanimously carried.
SURETY BOND GUARANTEES FOR On motion of Councilman Patterson,
STREET IMPROVEMENTS seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried, Staff report
on bonding procedures dated August 5, 1971, was received and ordered filed.
FOUR-WAY STOP CONTROL Acting on the recommendation
FLOWER STREET AND of the Staff Report dated August
ST. ANDREW PLACE 10, on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Patterson, and unanimously carried, Council approved citizens' request for
a four-way stop control at the intersection of South Flower Street and St.
Andrew Place, and requested that Staff prepare a new combination of
warrants to deal with any future request for the installation of four-way stop
controls.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
approved the following maps:
On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa,
and unanimously carried, Council
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #704 - Filed by C.J. Segerstrom and
Sons, creating three (3) 1R I and CR Parcels for commercial use,
one to remain vacant at this time, located generally on the north
side of Sunflower, 387 feet east of Bear Street subject to conditions
contained in report of Planning Director dated July 30, 1971; and
alley requirements were waived.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #705 - Filed by Howard A. Bear,
creating two (2) R 1 and two (2) CR parcels for commercial
purposes, one to remain as Boy Scout House and one to remain
as farm land, located generally northeast of the intersection of
Bear Street and Sunflower Avenue, subject to conditions contained
in Planning Director's report dated August 6, 1971; and alley
requirements were waived.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #706 - Filed by Robert H. Grant
Corporation, creating three (3) R 1 - PD parcels to be used
for residential purposes, located generally on the north side
of Juniper Avenue, 130 feet east of Birch Street~ subject to
conditions contained in Planning Director's report dated
August 4, 1971.
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS - (Continued)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #707 - Filed by Rinker Development
Corporation, creating one (1) R 1, two (2) CR and one (1) A 1 -
CR parcel for commercial purposes, located generally on the
east side of Bristol Street, north of Sunflower Avenue, subject
to conditions contained in report of Planning Director dated August
5, 1971; and alley requirements were waived.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #708 - Filed by Rinker Development
Corporation, creating three (3) CR parcels for commercial
use, located generally on the east side of Bristol Street, south
of MacArthur Boulevard, subject to conditions contained in
Planning Director's report dated August 5, 1971; and alley
requirements were waived.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #709 - Filed by Joe Ojeda, creating
two (2) R 1 B and C 1 parcels, located generally on the north
side of First Street, 165 feet east of Cooper Street~. subject to
conditions contained in Planning Director's report dated August
9, 1971; and alley requirements were waived.
FINAL MAP, TRACT 7474 It was moved by Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Council-
msn Evans, and unanimously
carried, to approve Final Map, Tract #7474, accept tbe dedications
thereon, and authorize execution of the subdivision agreement and bonds.
STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM Letter dated August 11, 1971,
from the Director of Public Works,
advising Council of a public
hearing relating to changes in the State Highway System was received and
ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman
Patterson.. and unanimously carried.
TRAFFIC PROBLEM Councilman Evans asked about
FOURTH STREET methods of relieving traffic
congesti'~n on east Fourth Street.
The Director of Public Works stated that they have investigated this problem;
that it was suggested that they remove four parking stalls at the corner of
Fourth and Spurgeon to allow an additional, line of traffic to reform informally,
but that property owners objected to this approach; that they do not believe
it is a left-turn problem, but rather the volume of traffic east-bound through
the middle of the day,
HOBBY KENNELS Councilman Herrin stated that
the Council had requested the
Staff some time ago to continue
their study and report back to the Council on hobby kennels and it now appears
the matter should be postponed indefinitely. On motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried, Council withdrew
their request to the City Attorney's office for a study and report on hobby kennels.
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DAMAGE ~'O PUBLIC Councilman Markel stated that
PROPERTY in the annual report from the
Recreation and Parks Department
dated July 13, 1971, there was an indication that damage to property in public
parks amounted to $4,675 for the past year; that the previous year it was
$917.25. He asked what measures the Staff is taking to combat this damage.
The City Manager stated that this is a continuously spiraling trend, but as
yet has not reached a point where it would be economically feasible to add
personnel and equipment for patrolling the parks, but that the Police
Department will be asked to give special attention to the problem.
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE Councilman Patterson read
ATTORNEY'S FEES a letter from Mayor Just, City
of Fountain Valley, acting as
Chairman of the Selection Committee, Orange County League of CRies,
requesting cities to participate in payment of attorney's fees incurred in
the amount of approximately $5,000 to defend a law suit brought by Louis
R. Reinhardt against all Mayors of Orange County as a result of the election
of Mr. Hyde to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Councilman
Patterson moved that the request for funds and the City of Santa Ana's
participation in financing these actions be denied. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Villa.
After further discussion, Councilman Patterson amended his motion to
receive and file the communication from Mayor Just; Councilman Vill~, who
seconded the original motion, would not agree. . .
Councilman Patterson suggested that the motion should be to receive and
file this communication and send a letter to Mayor Just indicating the City
of Santa Ana declines to participate in the payment of this legal action.
Councilman Villa stated that he wanted action that the City of Santa Ana
flatly and categorically declines to participate, and send a letter so stating.
Councilman Evans agreed. Councilman Herrin stated he agreed with Mr.
Villa's and Mr. Evans' ~Ositffin, but that they were now dealing with the
letter and it was to the City's best interests to receive and file.
Councilman Patterson stated the City's fight is not with the League or
the Selection Committee; that Council may strongly disagree with some of
the Committee members, but must accept what has been done; that Santa
Ana's fight, if any, is with the Irvine Company.
Councilman Patterson's amended motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin,
that Mayor Just's letter be received and filed, and Mayor Just be advised
that the City of Santa Aha does not desire to be involved in the financing of
litigation in this matter, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, I-Ierrin, Griset, Yamamoto
Villa, Evans, Markel
None
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SUMMER SUPPORT PROGRAM Councilman Villa commended the
Recreation and Parks Department
for the magnificent work they have
done in connection with the Summer Support Program.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC The City Manager requested
TRANSPOiRTATION COMPANY approval of an agreement between
the City of Santa Ana and the
Southern Pacific Transportation Company for installation of a 14-inch water
line in Dyer Road at the SPTC railroad crossing. Agreement was approved
on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and
unanimously carr-ied.
U.S. MARINE CORPS The City Manager requested approval
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT of an agreement between the City
of Santa Ana and the United States
Marine Corps Lighter -than-Air Facility providing mutual responsibility in
answering fire calls in areas where we cannot individually combat the
conflagration. Agreement was approved and its execution by the Mayor and
Clerk was authorized on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Council-
man Patterson, and unanimously carried.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA To. e City Manager stated that the
WATER COMPANY City of Santa Ana has had a lease
agreement with the Southern
California Water Company for some time wherein the City accepted
responsibility for a small piece of property cut off from their operating
property in the Santa Anita area; that the Junior Chamber proposes to
construct recreational facilities on the property, primariiy for small children;
that the Water Company now wants to deed property to the City, but wants
credit for it for tax purposes; and has presented a check in the amount of
$3,800 which would be used by the City to purchase the property.
On motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Villa, and
unanimously carried, Council accepted the gift of $3~ 800 from the Southern
California Water Company, and authorized opening of an escrow and transfer
of funds necessary to accomplish acquisition of the property at west Figueroa
Street north of Fifth Street for $3,800.
RECESS At 5:05 P.M~, the meeting was
recessed to the "Gettin~to Know
You" buffet dinner at the City
Hall Annex. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 P. M., with all Council members
present, Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was
given by the Rev. Robert H, Scott, First Nazarene Church.
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APPEAL #277
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN #22
BANK OF CALIFORNIA
on motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
unanimously carried.
At the request of the appellant,
this matter was continued to
the regular meeting to be held
on Tuesday, September 7, I971,
seconded by Councilman Herrin, and
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX The Mayor opened the public
hearing on an amendment to
the Santa Ama Municipal Code
providing for a five percent transient occupancy tax to be levied by all
City hotels and motels. The Clerk stated no written communications had
been received.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the amendment:
Mrs. Albert Maund, Santa Ana
Mrs. 0ames McGrath, 2409 S. Main Street
Mrs. Maureen Sutton, 2211 E. First Street
Mr. John Mawson, 2005 N. Main Street
Mr. Frank Kusak, 306 Spurgeon
Mr. Earl Warstag, 1427 E. First Street
Mr. Charles Linker
Mr. Tracks, 604 N. Main Street.
Opponents objected to an additional tax; claimed that this would be
discrimination against one group of people; stated that Santa Aha has little
to offer the tourist, and that many people visiting attractions in nearby
cities come to Santa Aha to stay because there is no "bed tax"; that the
proposed tax will drive the transient trade away from the City, and will
add bookkeeping burdens for the hotel and motel owners; and that many
people already are using campers and trailers, instead of hotels, when
they travel, as it is less expensive.
The following people asked for clarification of the definition of "transient";
how the City would police gross receipts in order to determine the 5% tax;
and what use would be made of the money so collected:
Mrs. Judy Fowler, 206 N. Ross
Mr. Harold English, 2409 N. Main Street
Mr. Earl Schmidt, 1117 S. Arap'ahoe Drive
Mr. Jim Quinn, 502 N. Lyon Street
Mr. James D. McGuigan, 5642 Keelson Avenue, and Mrs. Lucille Francis,
1643 W. Camile Place, spoke in favor of the tax. They suggested that the
tax, or a portion of it, might be used to build a convention center in Santa
Ana in order to attract tourist trade; that collection of the 5% tax could be
administered so that it would not be an undue burden on the hotel owners;
that transients also receive police and fire protection, as well as many
other City services; that this is a fair tax.
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TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAixl - (Continued)
In reply to questions, Councilman Patterson stated that th~s tax is not
discriminatory; that all persons pay sales taxes on material purchased,
meals, etc~ Mayor Griset stated that the money collected by this tax
will go into the General Fund; that it could be earmarked for specific
purposes, but no stipulalion has been made; that a "transient" is one
who stays in a hotel or motel for 30 days or less; that permanent
residents must pay the tax for the first 30 days, but would be exempt
thereafter; that rooming houses and boarding houses are covered by the
Ordinance
RECESS
P. M. , with all Council members present.
At 8:45 P~M., aten-minute
recess was declared. The
meeting reconvened at 8:55
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
(Continued)
the public hearing.
There being no further
proponents or opponents in
this matter, the Mayor closed
Councilmen Herrin and Markel spoke against the ordinance, stating it
contributes to the inflationary spiral and that perhaps the City could cut
down on expenses rather than raise taxes.
Councilman Patterson stated that the City must meet the needs and desires
of its citizens; that the only means of funding is through taxes; and that the
only methods of taxation available to cities are property and sales taxes,
as income tax is preempted by the State.
ORDINANCE NS-109i PROVIDING FOR TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded
by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES~
NOES:
ABSENT
Patterson, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto
Herrin, Markel
None
The City Manager requested that copies of Ordinance NS-1091 be made
available to the public in the Finance Department, 217 N. Main Street.
RES 71-76 The City Manager read Resolution
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 71-76 in its entirety, reporting
PROGRAM that this resolution covers
requirements for performance
of contractors to the City; that this indicates the obligation, purpose~ and
intent, and begins work of establishing standards in the City of Santa Ana
in dealing with its contractors.
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RES. 71-76
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM - (Continued)
RESOLUTION 71-76 DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA REGARDING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman
Villa, and carried on a 6 - 1 vote, Councilman Markel dissenting.
Prior to voting, Councilman Herrin stated that he is not opposed to a
workable Affirmative Action Program; that in some instances, such a
program could be discriminatory against persons residing outside of
Santa Ana; that people in business should not be compelled to give
preferential treatment to some; that the City should be very careful in its
considerations as the Program is expanded.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:20 P.M., on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Patterson, and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to Monday, August 30,
4:00 P. M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall Annex.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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