HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1972MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
May 1, 1972
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 Councilmen present: Wade
Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa, Harry K. Yamamoto,
and Mayor Lorin Griset. Councilman Vernon S. Evans arrived at 2:10 P.M. Also
present were City Manager Cart f. Thornton, City Attorney James A. Withers,
Director of Planning Herbert Wieland, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford,
and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
April 17, 1972, and the Special Meeting
of April 12, 1972 were approved as sub-
mitted, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Herrin, and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Evans arrived at 2:i0 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:10 P.M. the meeting was adjourned
to an Executive Session to consider
appointees to the Greenbelt committee;
matters that pertain to the appointment of a City Manager; and appointment of
members to the Housing Authority and its officers. The meeting reconvened at
3:40 P.M.
GREENBELT IMPLEMENTATION On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
PLAN by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried, the following citizens were
appointed to the City and Unincorporated Areas Committee of the Greenbelt Program;
Mr. Hugh Dunn, 521 S. Lyon, Santa Ana
Mr. Everett E. Parks, 2401N. Baker, SantaAna
Mr. William A. Allen, 1016 Fairbrook Lane, Santa Aha
Mr. IVlichkel Maedzoff, 211 Marigold, Corona del Mar
Mr. Dan Gallivan, 2215 N. Flower, Santa Aha
On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried, Vice Mayor Wade Herrin was appointed as the Council representative to the
Organization Committee.
The Mayor announced that Mr. Charles Zimmerman of the Planning Department will
represent the City on the Program Planning Committee.
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RECRUITMENT OF On motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
CITY MANAGER seconded by Councilman Patterson, and
carried on a 5-2 vote, Councilmen Evans
and Herrin dissenting, Council authorized
A.m. Little Company as the consultant to implement the application process and
screening processes for the final determination and selection of the City Manager by
the City Council, for a fee of $5, 900. The motion further authorized the Mayor to
execute the proposal agreement, dated April 21, 1972, on behalf of the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed
from the Consent Calen~tar: Items 5-A,
7-D, 7-F, 7-H, and 7~J at the request of
Councilman Yamamoto; Item 1-A at the request of Councilman Herrim; and Items
9-A and 15-B at the request of Councilman M~arkelo
On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Patterson, and unanimously
carried~ Council affirmed the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar
items:
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifications and
authorized advertisement for bids on
the following:
SPEC. 723-233 - Approximately 2,250 Tons of Emulsion
Aggregate Slurry Seal; opening date May 26, 1972, Z:00 P.M,
SPEC. 725-104 - Comprehensive General and Automotive Liability
Insurance and Umbrella Liability Coverage; opening date May 23,
1972, Z:00 P. M0
PROJECT 4020A - Construct U-4 Storm Drain in McFadden Avenue
from SPRR to Grand Avenue; opening date May 24, 1972~ 2:45 P.M.
PROJECT 6055 - Construct Restroom and Storage Building in
Flower Street l~rk, and
PROJECT 6056 - Install Court Lighting in Flower Street Park;
opening date June 9, 1972, Z:00 P. M0
PROJECT 6058 - Construct Sprinkler System in Dyer Road Median
Island between Flower Street and Main Street; opening date l~ay 26,
1972, 2:15 P.M. ,
BID AWARDS
Awarded contracts as follows:
SPEC. 723-111 - Asbestos Cement Pipe; annual requirement July
1~ 1972 to June 30~ 1973; awarded contract to Allied Pipe & Supply,
Tustln, on all items 4" through 16" as the lowest and beet bid; and
rejected all bids on 18" size as no need is anticipated.
SPEC. 723-117 - Cast Iron Pipe; annual requirement July 1, 1972
to June 30, 1973; awarded contract to United States Pipe & Foundry~
Glendale, on the basis of unit price low bidder; and rejected all
other bids°
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
SPEC. 723-118 - Cast Iron Fittings (Ringtite); annual requirement
July 1, 1972 to June 30, 1973; awarded contract to Park-Son, Inc.,
Santa Fe Springs on basis of lowest and best bidder; and rejected
all other bids.
SPEC. 723-119 - Cast Iron Fittings (Tyton); annual requirement
July 1, 197Z to June 30, 1973; awarded contract to Pacific States
Cast Iron Pipe, Los Angeles, as the only bidder complying with
specifications; and rejected all other bids.
TRAFFIC
inclusive.
Received and ordered filed report
of control devices removed or
installed April 10 through April 24, 1972,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and ordered filed the
following Alcoholic Beverage
License Application:
DAVIS, MARY M. AND ARNOLD F., 1710 N. Santiago, Off
Sale General, Person to Person Transfer.
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS
Approved the following solicitation
applications:
SERVICES FOR THE BLIND, INC., to place canisters in
stores to raise funds for operating expenses for the
Development Center for Blind pre-school children; for 60
days from date of approval.
HOPE PLACE SURE FOUNDATION, telephone soliciting for
funds to maintain a home for troubled youth on drugs, a help
line operated on a Z4-hour basis for rehabilitation of youth in
trouble; for 60 days from date of approval.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #1680, annual poppy
sale; May 12 and 13, 1972.
AMERICAN FREEDOM FROM HUNGER FOUNDATION, thirty-
mile fund raising walk to fund various pre-selected projects;
from May 13 to June 30, 1972.
VARIANCES AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Received and ordered filed the
following applications:
EX 72-5, LANSDALE AND CARR - To waive a portion of the
required 5' wide planter in a proposed cornrnercial parking
lot in the C 1 District at 2071S. Main Street; APPROVED.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
VA72-19, VERNON E. LOHR II - Construct a double-faced projecting
sign in addition to the existing wall sign on the east elevation in the
C Z District at 1230 No Main Street; DENIED.
VA 72-24, RUBY McFARLAND - To permit outdoor storage of
used tire casings in the C 2 District at 4414 Wo 17th Street; DENIED.
VA 72-26, KARL C. GRESOWSKI - To establish a school in the
P District at Z024 N. Broadway; APPROVED°
VA 72-28, THOMAS WOLFE - To construct a 96 sq. ft. office
addition to an existing non-conforming apartment house in the
R 3 District at 1353 E. Fruit Street; APPROVED.
CUP 72-9, LARWIN MULTIHOUSING CORP - To establish a
day nursery in the R 4 District at 1001-13 W. Stevens Avenue;
APPROVED.
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE
Property:
Affirmed the administrative action
to approve the following Application
for Special License to Use Public
SOUTH MAIN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Cinco de
Mayo decorations across Main Street at~ 1438 S. Main;
from April 28 to May 8, 19720
DEEDS WITH CASH
GRANTEE, CITY
with the purchase:
Approved the following deed and
authorized the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents in connection
ROHRS, north side of First, West of Townsend Street, Street
Purposes.
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTEE, CITY
Resolution #69-156,
Received and ordered filed a
report of No-Cash Deeds accepted
by the City Manager, pursuant to
from April 1Z through April 25, 1972, inclusive.
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTOR, CITY
Approved the following deed and
authorized its execution by the
Mayor and Clerk:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, south of
Fifth Street, east of Ross, Edison Company easement.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP Approved the following map,
subject to conditions contained in
Planning Director's report, and
waived the alley requirement on the following map:
MAP #743 - Filed by Irvine Industrial Complex creating
two (2) LM parcels for industrial use, located generally
on the southeast corner of Dyer Road and Pullman Street°
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (Continued)
FINAL TRACT MAPS
agreement on the following:
Approve~! the final maps, accepted the
dedications thereon, and the bonds, and
authorized execution of the subdivision
MAP #7434 - South of Segerstrom Avenue and West of Raitt
Street, forty-nine (49) lots.
MAP #7647 - South of Segerstrom Avenue and West of Raitt
Street, forty-seven (47) lots.
SURPLUS PROPERTY Declared surplus, of nuisance value
to other than adjacent owner because
'of size and shape, and authorized the
negotiated sale of the following property:
SPR #72-16 regarding 24. 3185~ sq. ft0 of surplus property,
located south of Edinger, SPRR to Grand Avenue.
BUDGET TRANSFER
Authorized transfer of funds as
follows:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 63 to transfer
$145,125 from Account No. 11-000-911 to various funds as
shown in the report dated April 26, 1972.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDER FINIS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
BID CALL On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoio, and
carried on a 4-3 vote, Councilmen Evans,
Herrin, and Markel dissenting, Council approved plans and specifications and authorized
advertisement for bids on the following:
SPEC. 72-003 - Nine (9) Forty-five Passenger Diesel Transit
Type Buses; opening date June 15, 197Z, 2:00 P.M.
Prior to voting, Councilman Markel stated that these buses will supplement the five
30-passenger buses the City now owns; that presently, fares are collected from
approximately 725 people each day; and that the buses probably would not operate
more than 1/Z hour per day.
BID AWARD
the following contract was awarded:
On motion of Councilman Evans, seconde
by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried o2
a 6-1 vote, Councilman Markel dissenting
SPEC. 72-001 - 59, 370 Square Feet of Santa Aha Hybrid Bermuda Sod;
awarded contract to Cai-Turf, Camarillo, as lowest bidder meeting
specifications; and rejected all other bids.
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BID AWARD - (Continued)
Prior to voting, Councilman Markel stated that the park at 2nd and Flower, for which
this sod would be used, had not been in operation previously; and that he was opposed
to awarding the contract to the high bidder, and spending $2,000 extra, in order to
have the park in use during the summer° Mayor Griset stated that he believed the
use of this park during the summer months would be in the best interests of the City.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE , On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
LICENSE APPLICATION by Councilman Patterson, and carried on
a 6-1 vote, Councilman Yamamoto dissenting,
the following Alcoholic Beverage License Application was approved:
RUDOLPH, JOYCE ELAINE, AND FREEMAN, HUGH LENDON, 1212
S. Bristol, Unit 16, On Sale Beer, Original (Supplemental).
Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to consider Item
#40 next, carried unanimously.
RES. 72-48 Councilman Patterson's motion to adopt
HOUSING AUTHORITY Resolution 72-48 was seconded by
COMMISSIONERS AND CHAIRMAN Councilman Villa. The City Attorney
suggested that the first Chairman of the
Housing Authority should be named prior to adoption of the resolution.
Councilman Villa's amendment to the motion inserting the name of Jerry M.
Patterson as the first Chairman of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Aha,
was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Villa, Yamamoto, Evans, Herrin, Griset, Patterson
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION 72-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 71-64 AND NAMING THE FIRST COMMISSIONERS
OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AND ALSO NAMING
THE FIRST CHAIRMAN 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, 1V[arkel
None
The City Attorney stated that all members of the Council had taken their oath of
office to serve on the ~ousing Authority with the exception of Councilmen Herrin and
Markel, and suggested that it would be in order 'for the two remaining members to
take the oath if they so desired.
Councilman Herrin was sworn as a Housing Authority member by the Clerk of the
Council. Councilman Markel declined to serve.
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RECESS On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa, and
unanimously carried, Council was recessed
at 4:05 P. Mo in order to conduct business of the Housing Authority. The meeting
reconvened at 4:55 P.M. with all Councilmen present.
VA 72-25 .Variance Application 72-25, filed by Rudy
RUDY VALDIVIA Valdivia, to relocate a triplex into the
R 2 District at 201-Z05 North Harper,
approved by the Planning Commission, was received and filed on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on a 6-1 vote, Councilman
Patterson dissenting.
Councilman Yamamoto requested and Council agreed that all future Variances
approving relocations of structures be conditioned by the imposition of a time limit
not to exceed four months to allow for completion of the relocation and its proposed
use to the satisfaction of the Building Department.
The City Manager stated that the Administration would accept the responsibility of
effecting the c~ompletion of the proposed relocation in a timely manner and would
take action to accomplish the completion of a previously authorized relocation at the
corner of McFadden and Euclid which has been on blocks for two or three months.
VA 72-Z7 Variance Application 72-27, filed by
VIRGINIA CALLENS Virginia Callens, to establish and maintain
one double-faced 10' x 24' subdivision
directional sign containing 240 square feet, in the R 1 District at 3400 South B~istol,
approved by the Planning Commission, was received and filed on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on a 5-2 vote, Councilmen Yamamoto
and Patterson dissenting°
A prior motion by Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Patterson to set
the Variance Application for public hearing before the City Council at the next
regular meeting failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Patterson
NOES: Villa, Evans, Herrin, Griset, Markel
ABSENT: None
CUP 72-8
CAROL W. BARMAN AND
VIOLA lV~. KOKER
C 1 District at 5401 W. First Street,
Conditional Use Permit 72-8 filed by
Carol W. Barman and Viola M. Koker,
to serve liquor in a bona fide restaurant
within 300' of residential property in the
approved by the Planning Commission, was
received and filed on Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman
Herrin, and carried on a 6-1 vote, Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
CUP 72-10 Conditional Use Permit 72-10, filed
CARLOS F. VALES by Carlos F. Vales, to serve liquor in a
bona fide restaurant within 300' of
residential property in the CR District at 3200 S. Main Street, approved by the
Planning Commission, was received and filed on motion of Councilman Herrin,
seconded by Councilman Villa and carried on a 6-1 vote, Councilman Yamamoto
dis s enting.
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SPRo 72-17 On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
1813 W0 FIRST STREET by Councilman Patterson, the following
property was declared surplus, of nuisance
value to other than adjacent owner because of size and shape, and a negotiated sale was
authorized:
SPR #72-17 regarding 3,866 square feet, located at 1823 Wo First Street.
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Patterson, Villa, Evans, Griset,
Markel
None
Yamamoto
DEED WITH CASH On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
GRANTOR, CITY by Councilman Evans, Council approved the
following deed and authorized the Mayor to
sign all necessary documents in connection with the sale:
VELASQUEZ, north side of First,
property (SPR 72-17).
east of Daisy,
The motion carried on the following roll call vote:
sale of surplus
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson
Markel
None
AGENDA ORDER Agenda Items 89 and 90, scheduled
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER for consideration during the evening
PERSONNEL meeting were taken out of order at this
time with the pri)viso that no action would
be taken on either item until the evening meeting, on the unanimously carried motion
of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman YamamotOo
Items 89 and 90 were Resolutions 72-51 and 72-52, adding the classification titles of
Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator for Neighborhood Centers and establishing
classification specifications for those positions. There were several people in the
Council Chamber who desired to be heard on the specifications criteria.
The following persons expressed their opinion that the educational requirements
(90 and 45 college level units, respectively) were too high; that community involvement
group participation, and volunteer work were more important considerations for the
positions; and that the community had not participated in arriving at the classification
specifications:
Elizabeth Ingrain, 1916 S. Orange
Gloria Lopez, 212 W. Civic Center Drive
Larry Rios, 2411 S. Halladay
Lydia Brancolino, 109 N. Ross Street
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AGENDA ORDER
EDISON COMPANY
TRANSMISSION LINE
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously
carried, Agenda item 45 was considered by
the Council.
The Mayor recognized Mr. Thomas Lacy of the Southern California Edison Company,
who stated that the construction of a 220 kv double circuit transmission line between
his Company's Santiago and Ellis Substations would serve the added growth coming
into Santa Ana; that the impact on the community will be minimal because the line
run will parallel the railroad tracks; that 35 steel poles will be constructed in the
City, 100 feet high, 600 feet apart.
It was moved by Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Herrin, and unanimously_.
carried, to receive and file the written notification, dated March 28, 197Z~ from
the Public Utilities Commission of its intention to approve_Application'No. 529F3
filed by Edison Company for the construction of the transmission line.
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman Patterson,
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-1102
A.A. 689
MARVIN M. & RUSSELL F~ ROHRS
ORDINANCE NS-1102, ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA
CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION
ON AMENDMENT APPLICATION 689,
FILED BY MARVIN M. AND RUSSELL Fo ROHRS AND AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 5-5-9 (EXHIBIT A. Ao 689-A) was adopted on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel
None
None
ORDo NS-il17 ORDINANCE NS-1117 ADDING SECTION
SPEED LIMITS 36-372 TO ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER
SUNFLOWER AVENUE 36 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS FOR SUNFLOWER AVENUE was adopted on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, and carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Patterson, Villa, Evans, Griset,
None
None
Yamamoto, Markel
ORD. NS-1119 ORDINANCE NS-1119 REPEALING AND
AUTHORITY TO RE-ENACTING SECTION 16-7 OF
ISSUE CITATIONS ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 16 OF THE SANT~
ANA MUNICII~AL CODE RELATING TO
THE AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS -OR EMPLOYEES TO ISSUE CITATIONS
was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Council-
man Patterson~ and unanimously carried.
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RES. 72-34 RESOLUTION 72-34 GRANTING APPEAL
APPEAL #295 #295 AND APPROVING VARIANCE
CHARLES B. LINGER APPLICATION 72-15 FILED BY CHARLES
B. LINGER was adopted on motion of
Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, an~i car~ied on a 6-1 vote,
Councilman Markel dissenting.
RES. 72-44 On motion of Councilman Pattersoiif~seconded
APPEAL #301 by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried,
WESTERN UNION REALTY CO. RESOLUTION 72-44 GRANTING THE APPEAL
FILED BY WESTERN UNION REALTY
COMPANY CONTESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF VARIANCE
APPLICATION 72-18 FILED BY PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY, was continued to the
next regular meeting May 15, 1972, and Staff was instructed to notify the applicant
for Variance 72-18 and the appellant that the matter of the decision on Appeal #301 would
be reconsidered during the afternoon session of the Council.
Prio~ to the foregoing motion, Councilman Evans had moved to reconsider the action
taken at the Council meeting of April 17, which instructed the Attorney to prepare
Resolution 72-44 granting Appeal No. 301 and denying Variance 72-18. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and carried with Councilmen Patterson and
Markel dissenting.
RES. 72-45 RESOLUTION 72-45 UPHOLDING THE
APPEAL #300 DECISION OF THE PLANNING
SHANNON 3. ELLER COMMISSION AND DENYING APPEAL
#300 ON VARIANCE ;~°PLICATIONT2-9
FILED BY SHANNON J. ELLER was adopted on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Patterson, and carried on & 5-2 vote, Councilmen Herrin
and Markel dissenting.
RES. 72-46 RESOLUTION 72-46 UPHOLDING THE
APPEAL #299 DECISION OF THE PLANNING
ARTHUR KENNETH BRIMLOW COMMISSION AND DENYING APPEAL
#299 ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
72-7 FILED BY ARTHUR KENNETH BRIMLOW was adopted on motion of Council-
man Villa, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on a 6-1 vote, Councilman
Markel dissenting.
RES. 72-47 RESOLUTION 72-47 UPHOLDING THE
CUP 72-3 DECISION OF THE PLANNING
STANDARD OIL COMPANY COMMISSION AND APPROVING CONDITION-
AL USE PERMIT 72-3 FILED BY
STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA was adopted on motion of Councilman
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on a 5-2 vote, Councilmen
Yamamoto and Patterson dissenting.
RES. 72-49 RESOLUTION NO. 72-49, RESOLUTION
CONDEMNATION OF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA
REAL PROPERTY AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR SURFACE
DRAINAGE EASEMENTS--SANTA FE LAND IA4PROVEMENT CO. was adopted on
motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Patterson, and unanimously
carried.
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SUMMARY OF COUNCIL A report of pending action items referred
REFERRALS to staff by Council was received and filed
on the unanimously carried motion of
Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 Council receive(/ a letter dated April 7, 1972,
PRIA4ARY ELECTION from Governor R~nald Reagan urging support
of Proposition No, 2 on the June Primary
ballot and instructed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of Endorsement and
Support, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Yarnamoto and
carried, CounciLman Markel dissenting.
AGENDA ORDER
Herrin, seconded by Councilman Evans.
Agenda items 57, 59, 60 and 61 were
continued to the evening meeting on the
unanimously carried motion of Councilman
RECESS At 6:05 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 Neal Jenson of the First United Methodist Church.
APPEAL #303
VA 72-23
PACIFIC INVESTMENTS
~Fhe Mayor read aletter received from
Mr. VanSteven,~ of Pacific Investments
as follows:
"Honorable City Council
City Hall
City of Santa Aha
"Subject: Variance Application 72-23
"Gentlemen:
"Please allow the appeal on Variance Application 72-23 to be withdrawn.
It will not be refiledo Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
PACIFIC INVESTMENTS
/s/ Van Stevens"
Councilman Evans~ motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to receive and file the
communication was unanimously carried.
Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to remove Item #70
from the agenda, was unanimously carried.
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APPEAL ~303
VA 72-23
PACIFIC INVESTMENTS - (Continued)
On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried, Council received and ordered filed the recommendation of the Planning
Commission denying Variance Application 7Z-Z3 filed by Pacific Investments to
construct a planned residential development of individually owned units, between the
R 1 and R Z densities, in the A 1 District at 1601 E. Santa Cl&ra ~,venue.
VA 7Z-Z0
CORP. OF PRESIDING BISHOP OF
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
District at 901 S. Sullivan Street.
The Mayor opened the public hearing on
Variance Application 72-20 filed by Corp.
of Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints to construct
a 76-unit apartment complex in the R 1
The Planning Director stated that this is a combination two and three story apartment
development; that the density is 25 units per acre, whereas the general plan proposes
medium density not to exceed 15 units per acre for the area; that the staff recommendatic
for denial was based on the fact that it was not in compliance with the general plan
and that the 3-story apartments are too close to an R 1 area.
The Clerk reported no written communications had been received.
The following persons spoke in favor of the development:
Mr. Bob Windolf, 366 E. First Street, Tustin
Mr. Jess F. Perez, 3920 E. Palmyra, Orange
They stated that there is a great deal of open space next to the R 1 residential area;
that the three story units are ground floor units with studios on the 2nd and 3rd floors;
that all windows on these units are away from the 1% 1 units; that the floor areas
exceed the City minimums; that carports are completely sheltered and there are
twice the number the City requires; that the plan was altered slightly to allow fire-
fighting equipment to have access around the buildings; and that the access road
would be left in planted areas.
There were no further proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Griset stated that he believed the density factor is too heavy for that area.
Councilman Yamamoto concurred. Councilman Patterson concurred on the density
factor, and also stated he was opposed to the three-story buildings, and believed
the requirement of 150' from an R 1 area should be adhered to.
Councilman Villa stated that the project meets the open space requirements and all
Code requirements. Councilman Herrin challenged the economic feasibility of
maintaining this area as R 1.
At the request of Councilman Markel, Mr. Martin Cohen, Attorney, 1212 N. Broadway,
was recognized. He stated that due to basic land costs, it would appear to be
impossible to use this property as R 1; that the three-story buildings could b? moved
to provide the 150 foot buffer between R 1 property.
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VA 7Z-Z0
CORP. OF PRESIDING BISHOP OF
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER=DAY SAINTS - (Continued)
Responding to Councilman Patterson's question, the Planning Director stated that if
the plan were redesigned to allow the 150 feet, the site plan would be destroyed; that
almost every development in the City has required waiver of the distance if there
were R 1 uses contiguous to the proposed development. Councilman Patterson stated
he would be in favor of the development if it were cut to two stories and the density
were lowered.
Councilman Villa's motion, seconded by Councilman Evans, to uphold the decision
of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
approving Variance Application ',72-20 subject to conditions of approval contained in
the Commission report, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Villa, Evans, Herrin, Markel
Griset, Yamamoto~ Patterson
None
VA 7Z-Z1 The Mayor opened the public hearing on
ZACHARY To PEDICINI Variance Application 72-21 filed by
Zachary To Pedicini to allow a pole sign
in excess of 250 square feet in the C 4 District at 1208 Eo McFadden Avenue.
The Director of Planning stated that the development was started with the principal
tenant~ Starer Brothers Market; that at the same time, Petrolane entered into an
agreement with A/ir. Pedicini to develop a row of satellite stores on the same site;
that this area was- split off and because it was less than four acres, a parcel map
and variance application were filed; that the site plan provided for a future restaurant;
that the variance, which was approved~ allowed only one pole sign; that a year later
a variance application was filed and approved for a service station on the corner;
that the service station applied for a 17' pole sign and was denied by the Planning
Commission; that the developers of the restaurant, Pelley'sChow Bell, have now
requested to add 100 square feet to the existing pole sign, which would be in excess
of limits allowed by the Code°
Mr. LarryKirschenbaum, 1800 No Broadway, Attorney representing the owner of
the restaurant, stated that due to the construction of the restaurant, which has a
mansard roof, a sign cannot be placed on the side of the building because it would
be considered a roof sign; that people just driving by fail to see the restaurant, and
even people who are looking for the shops or restaurant are unable to find them; that
Starer Brothers will not move their sign since the only place would be around the
corner, away from their store; that the only way to overcome the problem would be
for the City Council to allow the restaurant to have a variance from the 250' maximum.
Mr° Mario Pelligrini, 2449 Athens Way, Costa Mesa, owner of Pelley's Chow Bell,
stated that they have no identification from the street; that even when people have
the address of the restaurant~ it is difficult to locate; that there is some lettering
on the corner of the building but the service station blocks it out; that from the other
direction, condominiums block it out; that they are asking for a simple directory
sign to be added to the present pole sign.
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VA 7Z-21
ZACHARY T. PEDICINI - (Continued)
There were no further proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Yamamoto stated that when the sign ordinance was passed, he assumed
something could be done about the pollution of City streets with signs; that people
who make their living on signs are not allowed to erect them, but businesses are
permitted to put them up. 1V[ayor Griset stated that the sign ordinance is very
valuable and a necessary guide; that in certain situations it is necessary to grant
variances, particularly where they have a rather unique situation in which visual
opportunity is blocked; that the requested sign is not gaudy, but is very practical.
Councilman Patterson stated that he would like to adhere to the sign ordinance,
but the shape of this property is such that they can't have a sign unless they can
put it in the location they are requesting; that it is not a major pollution matter.
Councilman Evans stated that is is dependent upon Council to take into consideration
the fact that the people who own the shops did not have the opportunity to enter into
negotiations of the sign; that it will give the opportunity to some of the businessmen
to operate and make a living.
Councilman I-terrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to uphold the decision
of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution
approving Variance Application 7Z-Z1 subject to conditions of approval contained in
the Commission report, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Patterson, Markel
Yamamoto
None
RECESS
At 8:30 P.M. a recess was declared.
The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. with
all Councilmen present.
APPEAL #302 The Mayor opened the public hearing on
VA 72-22 Appeal #30Z filed by Ferman Alarcon
FERMAN ALARCON appealing Planning Commission's denial
of Variance Application 7Z-ZZ to expand
a legal non-conforming wrecking yard into the R 2 District at 340Z West Seventh
Street.
The Director of Planning stated that the only item in contention on this variance is
the driveway; that it is fenced off by a chain link fence on both sides; that it is not
part of the operation; that the wrecking yard is a legal non-conforming use of this
proper~y; that at the time a variance was approved on April 17, 1'967, a 5-year
time period was placed on the use of the property and the time limit has now expired;
that staff recommended denial because Seventh Street is only 27' wide and is
residential; that there are a lot of children playing in the area; that trucks tow
wrecked cars down the street; that according to photos, the driveway is presently
being used for storage of wrecked vehicles in violation of the variance; and that
the Planning Commission recommended denial.
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APPEAL #302
VA 72-22
FERMAN ALARCON - (Continued)
Mr. John L. Webb, 1413 E0 18th Street, owner of the wrecking yard, stated that the
driveway in question has been used for approximately 20 years; that about five years
ago a residence was built just west of the yard; the Planning Commission did not
include the driveway when the wrecking yard was approved; that he had a five-year
lease on the property when Council approved the variance; that since that time he has
renewed the lease for five years with a five-year option; that occasionally cars are
parked in the driveway in order to avoid parking them in front of the area or on
Fifth Street over night; that the driveway is essential to the conduct of his business;
that there is only one other access to his business, on Seventh Street, and if that is
used, trucks would have to back onto the street.
In response to the Mayor's question, Mr. V;ebb stated that with the variance limited
to one year from date of Council's approval, he could not go to the expense of building
a 20' concrete driveway from Fifth Street to Seventh Street as the Planning Commission
recommended.
Mr. _Werman Alarcon, 3402 West Seventh Street, owner of the property, stated that
there are not a lot of children playing on Seventh Street, and that large garbage trucks
come into the street every day; that three years ago he was required to construct a
retaining wall; that now he is being asked to erect a new fence; and that he cannot
afford this additional expense.
There were no further proponents or opponents and the Mayor closed the public
hea ring.
Councilman I-Ierrin stated that he has viewed this operation and that Mr. Webb is
conducting it in a proper manner; that auto wrecking operations are essential; that
he does not believe this is an expansion of the business; that Mr. Webb has made a
very valiant attempt to adhere to the requirements of wrecking yard operations; and
that he would favor the appeal.
In response to the Mayor's question, the Planning Director stated that the conditions
of approval limit the extension of the use to one year, and that Condition E, requiring
a 20' paved driveway, is a requirement of the Fire Department under the Uniform
Fire Code, which cannot be waived,
Councilman Markel stated he had inspected the property and that Mr. Webb is doing
a good business; but that it is a typical wrecking yard; and that he would be opposed
to extending the operation for five years°
Councilman Yamamoto stated that since the business has been at this location for a
number of years, and if Mr0 Webb is willing to comply with the restrictions, he coul~'~
see no reason to deny the variance, but would be opposed to extending it for more thai
one year.
Councilman Patterson stated that he is opposed to granting the appeal; that the staff
recommended denial~ as well as the Planning Commission; that staff has reported
that 40% of the wrecking yards in Orange County are in the City of Santa Aha; that this
is expanding a non-conforming use; and that he could not condone it.
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APPEAL #302
VA 72-22
FERMAN ALARCON - (Continued)
Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to grant the appeal and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving Variance Application
72-22 subject to all conditions of approval contained in the Commission report, carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset
Yamamoto, Patterson, Markel
None
PROPOSED UNDERGROUND The Mayor opened the public hearing on
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 the proposed Underground Utility District
No. 3 to ascertain the necessity of
converting the existing overhead utility system to an undergroun'd system along North
Main Street from the Santa Aha Freeway to the north City limits.
The Director of Public Works stated that the section of Main Street being considered is
the last remaining portion of the entire street from the south city limits to the north
city limits that has not yet been ufidergrounded; that it is proposed to utilize funds which
the Edison Company must set aside under Public Utilities Commission regulations; that
the estimated cost to Edison and Pacific Telephone Co. is $175,000; that the balance of
the cost will be borne by property owners affected; that all property owners were
furnished with a notice of the public hearing, along with the estimated amount each
would be required to pay for conversion; that construction Avould b~ coordinated with
the planned street widening to begin approximately July 1, 1973; that no written protests
had been received; that the Chamber of Commerce supports the project.
The Clerk reported no written communications had been received.
Mr. Michael Maedzoff, 211 Marigold, Corona del Mar, stated that he owns approximateli
150' on north Main Street which he has dedicated to the City in hope that this matter will
be approved; that it would be helpful in attracting other businesses to the City.
Mr. Walter Westphaling, 234 N. Shattuck, Orange, representing Bekins Van & Storage
Company, stated that Bekins has already made the necessary dedication for widening
the street, and they would like to see construction proceed.
Mr. Martin Scott, 4615 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar, stated that he is a member of
the Air and Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce; that most of the
necessary dedications have been obtained; that he has obtained expressions of approval
from Financial Properties, Coldwell Banker & Co. , Oceanside Plaza, and Draper &
Kramer of California. Letters from these organizations were presented to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Villa, and unanimously
carried, the documents were received and ordered filed.
Mr. Edward J. Fuss, 2650 N. Main Street, stated he owns property in the area, and
that he is opposed to undergrounding utilities in the area because of financial difficulties
Mr. Don Lind, 2643 N. Main Street, spoke in opposition to the proposal.
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May 1, 1972
PROPOSED UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 - (Continued)
There were no further proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Patterson stated that he is very favorably impressed with the
underground projects already completed; that this is the logical place to start
the next one; that he is in favor of the resolution.
RESOLUTION 72-54 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3
was adopted on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa,
and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Villa, Evans~ Herrin, Griset, Yamamoto, Markel
None
None
CONDEMNATION OF In considering the letter dated April
REAL PROPERTY 26, 1972 from Leonard R. Pamplin,
Paramount Barber Shop, requesting
waiver of required parking at 333 W. Seventeenth Street, the Mayor ~tated that
the City Attorney had informed him that such a waiver could not be granted with-
out application for variance, and he suggested that Mr. Pamplin discuss the matter
with the Planning Department.
Mr. Pamplin stated that if it is necessary to apply for a variance, would the
Council w~ive the $100 fee, since the only reason for rebuilding is the widening of
17th Street.
On advice of the City Attorney, the Mayor explained that, theoretically, this might
be possible, but as a practical matter it would not be consistent with other, recent
actions.
RES. 72-50 RESOLUTION 72-50 AMENDING
POLICE CADET SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO.
58-281 TO ADD CLASS TITLE OF
POLICE CADET was adopted, and the class specification was approved, on motion
of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
RES. 72-51
COORDINATOR - NEIGHBORHOOD
CENT ER
college level units°
In consideration of the class specification
for Coordinator - Neighborhood Center,
Councilman Villa stated that he objected
to the requirement for completion of 90
Ms. Elizabeth Ingram, 1916 South Orange, stated that she was the organizer of the
Orange County Welfare Rights, State Executive Committee, State Welfare Rights;
that people with a high level of education cannot relate to the poorer people; and
requested that Council consider reducing the criteria.
CITY COUNCIL -189- May 1, 1972
RES. 7Z-51
COORDINATOR - NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTER - (Continued)
Father John Coffield, 541 E. Central, stated that the managerial position should have
a salary that will attract capable people; and suggested that there may be some way
of evaluating a person who is receiving a like salary rather than basing qualifications
on the number of college units completed; that competent people should not be lost
because of a technicality.
After discussion, the consensus of the Council was that there must be some measure
by which people would be hired, but that completion of 60 college units would be
adequate.
The City Manager stated that the utilization of well-meaning, highly motivated,
people for this type of service throughout the United States has been a dismal failure;
that the original intent of the Neighborhood Centers was to supply persons with
expertise, trained in techniques, philosophies, procedures, social action, evaluation
of problems, etc.; that you cannot obtain this training at Junior College level; that
staff has recommended salaries that will attract the trained, experienced people; that
the beginning rate for the Coordinator is $1, 500 more than the School District pays a
beginning teacher with a 5th year credential; and that he recornnuended adherence to
a high level of recruitment standards.
Councilman Villa stated that by setting the 60-unit requirement, it will not exclude
the person with 90 or 1Z0 units; that the Community Action Council failed because
totally unqualified people were hired, and CAC failed to give them guidance and
training necessary.
RESOLUTION 72-51 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO, 58-281 TO ADD
CLASS TITLE OF COORDINATOR - NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, amended to require
at least 60 college level units, was adopted on motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Evans, Villa, Griset, Yarnamoto
Herrin, Markel
None
Councilman Patterson's motion to adopt RESOLUTION 7Z-5Z AMENDING SECTION 3
OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD CLASS TITLE OF ASSISTANT COORDINATOR -
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
At the request of Councilman Villa, Councilman Patterson moved to amend the 45
college unit requirement to 30 units. Councilman Villa seconded the~amendrnent
which failed to carry on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto
Evans, Herrin, Griset, Markel
None
Motion to adopt Resolution 72-52 carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Yamamoto, Evans, Griset
Villa, Herrin, Markel
None
CITY COUNCIL -190- May 1, 1972
SB 325 FUNDS Council considered letter dated April 4,
1972 from Orange County Supervisor
Ralph Bo Clark urging participation in
a coordinated environmental enhancement program. Councilman Patterson stated
that the City is not being asked to commit all of the funds that would be received
from the State Sales Tax or Gasoline Tax, but to allocate a portion of the money
for the environmental enhancement of the community; that he believed the program
should be supported even though no money is allocated; that funds should be set
aside for this purpose in the future; and that the chances of obtaining State or
Federal funds would be greatly increased if the City is ~cooperating with the program.
Mayor Griset stated that it was his understanding that all of the money available
from this source is already committed; that the City should cooperate in every way
possible without committing funds; that if surplus funds are received that could be
used for this project, he would heartily endorse it. Councilmen ¥illa, Yamamoto,
and Markel also spoke in favor of the program.
Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to authorize the
League delegate to support, in principle, the environmental enhancement program
proposed by Supervisor Clark was carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Patterson, Markel, Villa, Griset, Yamamoto
Evans, Her rin
None
POPULATION ESTIMATE On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Herrin, and
unanimously carried, Council received
and ordered filed letter dated April 20, 1972 from the State Department of Finance
estimating the population of the City of Santa Aha on February 1, 1972 at 170, 000.
CAL~VET FARM AND On motion of Councilman Herrin,
HOME LOAN MEASURE seconded by Councilman Evans, and
unanimously carried, Council instructed
the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of Endorsement of the Cai-Vet farm and
home loan measure on the June primary ballot, as requested in letter dated April 19,
1972 from Citizens for Cal-Vet Proposition 1.
PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT The City Manager s~ted that the proposed
DELHI COMMUNITY CENTER agreement involves a very small piece of
property immediately adjacent to property
Occupied by the Delhi Community Center Association; that they are developing the
property for their purposes; that the property covered by the agreement is a residual
piece created when Halladay Street was constructed; that the Association cannot pay
for the property; that staff is asking for permission to negotiate a fair and equitable
price for a continuing short term lease with the Association.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Herrin, to authorize staff
to prepare an agreement with the Delhi Community Center Association for lease of
a small area of city-owned surplus property on the southwest corner of Central and
Halladay, carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Yamamoto, Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Patterson, Markel
None
None
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RESOLUTION72-53
CONDEMNATION OF
REAL PROPERTY
On motion of Councilman Patterson,
seconded by Councilman Villa, and
unanimously carried, the full reading
of Resolution 72-53 was waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-53 RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING CONt)EMNATION OF
REAL PROPERTY FOR IIvIPROVEMENTS
OF FIRST STREET WEST OF LYON STREET TO THE SANTA ANA FREEWAY
was adopted on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman villa,
and unanimously carried.
LAFC REPRESENTATIVES Councilman Patterson stated that the
Orange County League of Cities will
be meeting to select two City
representatives to the Local Agency Formation Corrurnission that the vacancies
were created when Mayor Coco of Tustin, and Councilman Northrup of San Clemente,
were not re-elected; that the names submitted must be Councilmen from cities in
Orange County; and he requested the Council's voting instructions°
Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to authorize
Councilman Patterson to represent the City of Santa Aha in electing two LAFC
representatives as he deems best, was unanimously carried.
RIDE-ALONG PROGRAIVI tVlr~, Earl Schmidt~ 1117 S~ Arapaho,
SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTIVIENT requested Council!s thoughts on a
Ride-Along Program with the Santa Aha
Police Department. The City Manager stated that there are many problems,
including legal ones; that such programs have been instituted in other cities .with
very minimal success; that everyone is looking for good public relations programs
for the Police Department; but the decision in the past has been that there are more
negative factors than positive.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL -192- Mayl, 1972