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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-1973MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA April 16, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Councilmen present: J. Ogden Markel, John Garthe, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, James E. Ward, Lorin Griset and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney James A. Withers, Director of Planning, Charles C. Zimmerman, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. MINUTES on motion of Councilman Evans, unanimously carried. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1973 were approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Griset, and HOUSING AUTHORITY order by Chairman Jerry M. Patterson. At 2:05 P.M., the Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority was called to COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agency was also called to At 2:05 P.M. the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment order by Chairman Jerry M. Patterson. Council reconvened at 2:15 P.M. OLD CITY HALL TIME CAPSULE Mayor Patterson announced that, acting on informa- tion provided by Councilman Markel, the Director of Public Works had recovered the time capsule from the Old City Hall, 217 North Main Street. The box was dis- played, (a square copper box, soldered, measuring 11" x 11" x 4"). Mr. Wolford reported that it had been located earlier in the day in the former office of the Finance Director in the Old City Hall; that it was dated November 20, 1935, and had the name of William Smith written on it; and that two pennies, dated 1928 and 1929, had fallen through a small hole in the box. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously approved, to schedule a public hearing for May 7, 1973, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers, at which time the unopened time capsule would be pre- sented to the members of the Santa Ana Cultural Heritage Commit- tee to be opened as a community ceremony. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to invite the members of all City Boards and Commis- sions to attend the ceremony, and to post notices inviting the general public. It was the consensus that in addition to open- ing the time capsule, the Cultural Heritage Committee should be requested to prepare a similar time capsule for the new City Hall; and that during the public hearing a determination could be made regarding the disposition of the Old City Hall time capsule. Mr. George Hale, Chairman of the Bowers Museum Board, suggested that the box and its contents be made available to the Museum for display and retention. (CA 85.1a) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 116 APRIL 16, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed from the Con- sent Calendar: Items 2 D and 10 C requested by Mayor Patterson; Item 7 C requested by Councilman Evans; Item 5 A requested by Councilman Yamamoto; and Items 1 A, 1 C, 2 C, 2 E, and S C requested by Councilman Markel. On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: BID CALLS for bids on the following: Approved plans and specifications, and authorized advertisement PROJECT 60?5 - Reconstruction of East Bowling Green at Santiago Park; opening date, May 15, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 G) Annual Requirements as follows: SPEC. 734-105 - Gasoline; opening date May 10, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 A) SPEC. 734-106 Diesel fuel and lubricants; opening date, May 10, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 A) SPEC. 734-111 - A C pipe; opening date May 23, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 D) SPEC. 734-118 Cast iron fittings (ringtite); opening date May 23, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 D) SPEC. 734-120 - Gate valves; opening date, May 23, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 D) SPEC. 734-121 Butterfly valves; opening date May 23, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 D) SPEC. 734-122A- Tapping gate valves; opening date, May 23, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 D) SPEC. 734-122B- Tapping sleeves; opening date, May 23, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 D) SPEC. 734-135A- Fire Hydrants standard; opening date, June 6, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 G) SPEC. 734-135B- Fire Hydrants commercial; open- ing date, June 6, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 G) SPEC. 734-136 Cold water meters (positive); opening date, June 6, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 G) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 117 APRIL 16, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued SPEC. 734-137 SPEC. 734-138 Cold water meters (fire service); opening date, June 6, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 G) Cold water meters (compound); opening date, June 6, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 G) BID AWARDS responsible bidder: Awarded contracts as follows on the basis of lowest, best and most SPEC. RS 8-003 - One Diesel-powered One Hundred (100) Foot Tractor-Drawn Aerial Ladder Truck; awarded contract to American La France Co., Elmira, New York on alternate bid. (CA 89 A) SPEC. 73-001 (8004) - Two Diesel-powered 1000 Gallon Triple Combination Pumpers; awarded contract to American La France Co., Elmira, New York on alternate bid. (CA 89 G) PROJECT 3026 - Construct sanitary sewer in Shelton Street from McFadden Avenue to Bishop Street. Rejected all bids received and authorized re-advertisement for the reception of bids on May 11, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. (CA 89 E) PROJECT 4018 - Construct V-4 Storm Drain in Seventeenth Street from Williams Street to Tustin Avenue. Rejected all bids received and authorized re-advertisement for the reception of bids on May 11, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. (CA 89 G) AGREEMENTS agreement: Approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - Between City and Borg Warner Controls, A Division of Borg- Warner Corporation, for off-site sanitary sewer construction reimbursement in con- junction with development of Parcel Map 556. (CA 25; A-73-21) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS License Applications: Received and ordered filed the following Alcoholic Beverage HORIKAWA INTERNATIONAL, 3800 S. Plaza Street, On Sale General Bona Fide Public Eating Place, Intercounty Transfer Fee. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 118 APRIL 16, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued DYNA-MATIC CORP. OF AMERICA, Ave., On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place), New. 1206 E. McFadden (Bona Fide Public LIN, Dick S. and YIN, Chin Lung, 1106 S. Bristol, On Sale Beer and Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place), Original. (CA 146) SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS Approved the following solicitation application: DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS, TASHMOO COUNCIL #248, sale of Kachina dolls, to raise funds for retarded children; from April 17', 1973 to May 12, 1973, inclusive. (CA 91) VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Received and ordered filed the following applications: VA 73-10, V R V ENTERPRISES, INC. To allow used car sales in the C 5 District at 2235 South Bristol Street; DENIED. (CA 13) VA 73-12, GHR DEVELOPMENT CORP. To construct a condominium development (four-plexes) and a 1.39 acre proposed motor home sales lot in the C 4 District at 3901 West McFadden Avenue; APPROVED. (CA 13) CUP 73-4, FREDERICK R. SACHER - To allow retail sales of furniture in the M 1 Dis- trict at 302 E. Stevens, APPROVED. (CA 13.1) PUBLIC PROPERTY USE Approved the following Application for Special License to Use Public Property, subject to administrative and Municipal Code requirements: CHARLES EDWARD JACK MARTIN, banner over Main Street at 19th advertising Exhibition and sale of African Arts and Crafts to be held in building at 1905 North Main, from April 27, 1973 to June 9, 1973, inclusive. (CA 45.1) DEEDS, NO CASH Received and ordered GRANTEE, CITY filed a report of No-Cash Deeds accepted by the City Manager, pursuant to Resolution #69-156, from March 29, 1973 through April 11, 1973, inclusive. (CA 155; Deed No. 5201, 5203, 5204, 5207, 5208) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 119 APRIL 16, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued TENTATIVE PARCEL/ Approved the following TRACT MAPS maps subject to conditions contained in the Planning Director's report and waived alley requirement on all Tentative Parcel Maps: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #798 Filed by Ronald R. Cosby creating three (3) M 1 parcels, to be used for industrial uses, located generally on the southwest corner of Walnut Street and Grand Avenue; (CA 25) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #801 Filed by Grand Central Industrial Centre creating two (2) M 1 parcels to be used for industrial uses, located generally on the south side of Dyer Road, 165 feet west of Halladay Street; (CA 25) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #804 Filed by Joe and Marian K. Long creating two (2) C 2 parcels; proposed parcel #1 to be used for commercial uses (existing) and parcel #2 to be a storage yard, located generally on the east side of Main Street, 170 feet north of Goetz Avenue; (CA 25) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #805 Filed by Sequoia Pacific creating two (2) M 1 parcels, to be used for industrial uses, located generally on the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Garnsey Street; (CA 25) TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #8280 Filed by Standard Pacific Corporation creating 83 R1-PRD lots, to be used for single family residences, located generally on the southeast corner of Segerstrom Avenue and Raitt Street. (CA 24) FINAL TRACT MAP and authorized execution of the following: the Approved the final map, accepted the dedications thereon, and the bonds, subdivision agreement, on MAP NO. 7729 - West side of Grand Avenue, 464 feet south of Edinger Avenue, 25 lots. (CA 24) CHANGE ORDERS Approved the following Change Order: PROJECT 6068 - Construct concrete sidewalk and picnic pads in Mabury Park; Change Order No. 1, increasing in the amount of $300.00. (CA 89 F) SURPLUS PROPERTY Declared the following property surplus and authorized demolition: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 120 APRIL 16, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued SURPLUS PROPERTY REPORT NO. 73-5 - for improvements located on the north side of 17th Street, west of Main Street, acquired in connection with Seventeenth Street P 1167. (CA 45) * ~ ~ * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS ~ * * * * * * * BID CALL On motion of Councilman PROJECT 1342 Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, with Councilman Markel voting NO, Council approved the plans and specifications, and authorized advertisement for bids on the following: PROJECT 1342 - Construct First Street from 200 feet west of Center Street to Hesperian Street; opening date, May 15, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 F) BID CALL On motion of Councilman PROJECT T-3041 (150) Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried, Council approved the plans and specifica- tions and authorized advertisement for bids on the following: TOPICS PROJECT T-3041 (150) Installation of illuminated street name signs at 30 intersec- tions; opening date, May 11, 1973, 2:00 p.m. (CA 89 F) BID AWARDS On motion of Councilman SPEC. 73-004 Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried, Council awarded contract as follows on the basis of the lowest, best and most responsible bidder: SPEC. 73-004 - Added equipment for Fire Department Breathing Air Filling Station. Awarded contract to Halprin Supply Co., Los Angeles. (CA 89 G) BID AWARDS On motion of Councilman PROJECT 7027 Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward and unanimously carried, Council awarded contract as follows on the basis of the lowest, best and most responsible bidder: PROJECT 7027 - Construct Bowers Museum Building Addition; awarded to Casner Construction Co., Inc., Temple City. (CA 89 G) Prior to the Council action, Mr. George Hale, Chairman of the Bowers Museum Board, stated that funds are available for the project and that they are ready for deposit or may have been already deposited with the City Treasurer. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 121 APRIL 16, 1973 BID AWARDS On motion of Councilman PROJECT 7013 B Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried, Council awarded contract as follows on the basis of the lowest, best and most responsible bidder: PROJECT 7013 B - Background music and emergency paging system - City Hall. Awarded to L. A. King Co., Long Beach. (CA 89 G) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Council received and LICENSE APPLICATIONS filed the following ABC application on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting: MORENO, Juan M., 424 E. Third Street, On Sale Beer, Dropping Partner, Person to Person Transfer. (CA 146) Council received and filed the following ABC application on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe and unanimously carried. RESTAURANTS, ETC., 1602 E. First Street, On Sale General Bona Fide Public Eating Place, Person to Person Transfer. (CA 146) Council reconsidered its earlier motion to receive and file the following Alcoholic Beverage Control Application, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried with Councilman Evans voting NO: DYNA-MATIC CORP. OF AMERICA, 1206 E. McFadden Ave., On Sale Beer and Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place), New. (CA 146) Following discussion, the application was received and filed on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP No. 73-3 filed by NO. 73-3 the Apostolic Assembly of Faith in Jesus Christ, to build an addition to an existing church in the R 2 District at 223 North Harper, recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, was referred back to the Planning Commission at its next regular meeting to consider the new evidence of the petition presented to Council objecting to the issuance of the permit, on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. The motion further pro- vided that the matter be set for public hearing before the City Council at a later date when the further recommendation and action of the Planning Commission could be presented to Council. (CA 13.1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Council reconsidered NO. 73-4 its earlier motion to receive and file the Planning Commission recommendation for approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 73-4, filed by Frederich R. Sacher, to allow retail sales of furniture in the M 1 District at 302 E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 122 APRIL 16, 1973 Stevens, on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Garthe. Following discussion the application, approved by the Planning Commission, was received and filed on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset. During discussion Councilman Markel raised objection to the use of the industrial zone (M 1) for commercial purposes. (CA 13.1) TENTATIVE PARCEL Tentative Parcel Map MAP NO. 803 No. 803, filed by Arthofer/Howard Develop- ment Co. creating seven (7) R 1 parcels to be used for single family homes, located generally on the southwest corner of West Orange Road and Flower Street; waiver of alley require- ment, was withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of the applicant with Council approval. (CA 25) RECESS reconvened at At 3:10 P.M., a five- minute recess was declared. Council 3:15 P.M. with all Councilmen present. READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolu- tions, the titles of which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived on the unani- mously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset. ORD. NS-1160 ORDINANCE NS-1160 MUNICIPAL STADIUM AMENDING ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 6, PART 2, OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 2-740, SECTION 2-741 AND SECTION 2-742 TO PROVIDE FOR REVISED RENTAL RATES RELATIVE TO USE OF SANTA ANA MUNICI- PAL STADIUM was placed on second reading and adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Evans, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Patterson, Ward, Griset NOES: None ABSENT: None Prior to the voting Council requested a report from staff regarding suggestions and recommendations for promoting increased usage of the Municipal Stadium. (CA 52.8) RES. 73-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE APPEAL NO. 315 CITY COUNCIL OF THE JOSEPH N. TURNER CITY OF SANTA ANA GRANTING APPEAL NO. 315 ON MINOR EXCEPTION 73-5 FILED BY JOSEPH N. TURNER was adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset andwcarried on the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 123 APRIL 16, 1973 AYES: Evans, Griset, Ward NOES: Yamamoto ABSENT: None Markel, Garthe, Patterson, (CA 50.10) RES. 73-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN CITY COUNCIL OF THE AMENDMENT CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ADOPTED M~ARCH 12, 1973, BY RESOLUTION NO. 73-21 was adopted on motion of Council- man Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Evans, Griset, Markel, Gartho, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None RES. 73-2 RESOLUTION NO. 73-2 WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE CONSENTING TO THE DE-ANNEXATION DETACHMENT OF UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING THE SAME TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE was continued until all information requested by Council at its April 2, 1973 meeting is available on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. (CA 52.6; A-73-3) MEMORIAL POOL The letter dated April 5, 1973, from Mr. Don R. Yancey, President of the Southern California Aquatics Club, 14641 Canterbury Avenue, Tustin, requesting a revised rental schedule for use of the Memorial Park Pool, was referred to Staff for report and recommendation on the unanimously approved motion of Council- man Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset. (CA 52) ORANGE COUNTY FAIR The letter dated April 11 HOUSING COUNCIL and April 16 from Mr. Gerald Vind, Chairman of the Orange County Fair Housing Council, 1405 West Santa Ana Boulevard, requesting emergency financial support in the total amount of $3,000, was considered by Council. Mr. Vind stated that after a period of a month or so he would like to return to Council with a review of the Housing Council programs to perhaps negotiate at that time an arrangement with the City for continuance of the proposed operations. Three thousand dollars was appropriated from the Council con- tingency Fund to the Orange County Fair Housing Council and staff was requested to study ways and means in which the Fair Housing Council can assist the City Housing Authority in the area of home ownership and home maintenance counseling, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried with Councilmen Evans and Markel dissenting. (CA 112.15) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 124 APRIL 16, 1973 FIREARMS FELONIES A letter dated April 5, COSTA MESA RESOLUTION 1973, from the City of Costa Mesa, transmitting a copy of their Resolution 73-27, relating to punishment for felonies committed with firearms (Assembly Bill No. 95) was referred to staff for review and return to Council, if necessary, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Griset. (CA 57) SALE OF ALCOHOLIC Resolution No. 73-244 of BEVERAGES ON the County of Orange, COUNTY PROPERTY Resolution 73-24 of the City of Costa Mesa and a report dated April 3, 1973 from Police Chief R. C. Davis, all pertaining to a proposed modification of the County ordinance excluding the consumption of alcoholic beverages in County regulated recreational areas, were considered by Council. Council adopted a policy opposing any relaxation of rules prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages in County public recreational facilities and authorized a representative of the Police Department to voice City's opposition at Board of Supervisors' hearing, April 18, 9:30 a.m., on motion of Council- man Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe NOES: Patterson, Evans, Ward ABSENT: None (CA 47) LATE CLAIM Permission for John Ray JOHN RAY SILVAS, JR. Silvas, Jr. to file a late claim for damages against the City, requested in a petition filed March 10, 1973, on Mr. Silvas' behalf by his attorneys was denied on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 65.7) CONSTRUCTION AND A letter dated April 9 ABANDONMENT OF WELLS 1973, from Dr. John R. Philp, Orange County Health Officer, recommending that Council adopt a proposed ordinance (copy furnished by Health Officer) to regulate the construction and abandonment of wells, was referred to staff for report and recommendation on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 87) RES. 73-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CROSSWALK - WILSHIRE CITY COUNCIL OF THE BETWEEN TOWNER AND OLIVE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A MID- BLOCK CROSSWALK ON WILSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN TOWNER STREET AND OLIVE STREET was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 125 APRIL 16, 1973 Prior to adoption of the resolution Council considered the memorandum dated April 10, 1973, from the Director of Public Works recommending its adoption. Council further instructed the City Clerk to notify the petitioners that an official copy of the resolution would be presented to a group repre- sentative at the next regular Council meeting, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. (CA 18.5) PROPOSED UNDERGROUND The written recommenda- UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 tion from the Director of Public Works, dated April 11, 1973, to schedule a public hearing, pursuant to Section 37-2 of the Municipal Code on May 7 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of ascertaining the necessity of converting the existing overhead utility system to an underground system within the area generally defined as bordering Sycamore Street from Washington Avenue to Civic Center Drive, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. Councilman Ward requested additional information for the new Councilmen on the policies regarding underground utility dis- trict formation, particularly those referred to in the first paragraph of the Director's report. (CA 134) BUDGET TRANSFERS approved motion of Councilman Ward, Griset: The following budget transfers were approved on the unanimously seconded by Councilman Appropriation Adjustment No. 46 to transfer $137,245 from Account 11-000-911 to Account 11-113-849; and to transfer $29,430 from Account 110-350 and $137,245 (total of $166,675) from Account 110-911 to Account 110-334, for Crime Specific Burglary Program. (CA 65.3) Appropriation Adjustment No. 62 to transfer $1,875 from Account 11-322-111 to Account 11-324-131; and to transfer $600 from Account 51-324-631 to Account 51-322-641, for Fire Department personnel and equipment. (CA 65.3) ORANGE COUNTY The written recommenda- FLOOD CONTROL tion dated April 11, SANTA ANA DELHI CHANNEL 1973, of the Director of Public Works to approve the plans and special provisions for the improvement of the Santa Ana Delhi Channel (F-01) from Dyer Road to Warner Avenue was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. (CA 53) RES. 73-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE NARCOTICS INDEX GRANT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION (LEAA) was unani- mously adopted on Councilman Ward's motion, seconded by Councilman Griset. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 126 APRIL 16, 1973 Prior to adoption of the resolution, Council reviewed the reports from the City Manager and the Chief of Police dated April 10 and April 9, respectively, recommending its adoption. (CA 140.15) PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Selection of appointees COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT to Project Area Committee AGENCY was deferred subsequent to an executive session later in the meeting, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. CODE OF ETHICS FOR CITY A proposed Code of Ethics for the City, described in a staff memorandum dated March 29 and set forth in an attached resolution draft, was referred to the City Attorney for report and recommendation, with particular emphasis on the suggested penalties, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel. Additionally, Mayor Patterson requested that the proposal be reviewed for consistency with State laws on the subject. (CA 50.12) PROPOSED CITY-SCHOOL Mayor Patterson expressed ELECTION CONSOLIDATION his concern over the fact that the City Council and School Board elections had been separated by the short span of two weeks' time and suggested that a return to the combined elections would not only result in a savings to the taxpayer but might insure a better turnout of voters. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for report and recommendation, to include information on State laws that may be pending or pertinent, for presentation to Council within 30 days, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (CA 68.4) ORANGE COUNTY Following discussion, REVENUE SHARING staff was directed to PROGRAM prepare appropriate reports for submission to the County to obtain Revenue Sharing Funds for proposed projects, with emphasis on social programs, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (CA 57.2a) COUNCIL VOTING Council considered Opinion No. 73-27 dated April 12, 1973, from the office of the City Attorney regarding the status of the vote of a Council member who declines to attend meetings of the Housing Authority and Redevelopment Agency. The opinion concluded that the vote of the member should be recorded as "absent". Attorney's Opinion No. 73-27 was received and filed on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 81.1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 127 APRIL 16, 1973 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The oral request by CINCO DE MAYO DECORATIONS Councilman Markel to display a banner across Main Street at 1438 South Main in observance of Cinco de Mayo Day as he has previously done, subject to all administrative and Municipal Code requirements, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. (CA 45.1) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Yamamoto PORNOGRAPHIC NEWSPAPER requested Council support VENDING MACHINES to boycott stores where pornographic newspaper vending machines are located and available to minors. Following discussion, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for report and recommendation by unanimous informal agreement. (CA 1S1) EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:20 P.M., the Mayor announced that Council would recess for an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and legal matters and that a report of any action taken would be given following the recess or at the evening Council session. The Council reconvened at 5:35 p.m., with all Councilmen present. SANTA ANA RIVER AND Councilman James E. Ward SANTIAGO CREEK GREENBELT was appointed as the City's COMMISSION representative to the "Greenbelt Commission", on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. (CA 145.1a) 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. Follewing the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Councilman Griset. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Patterson recognized SUPERVISOR ROBERT W. BATTIN Orange County Supervisor Robert W. Battin and explained that he was at the meeting to present to the Mayor and Council a copy of the signed agreement between the City and the Orange County Flood Control District for use of the Edna Drive park site, adjacent to the Santa Ana River, for a 25-year period. Following presentation of the Agreement, Supervisor Battin stated that the park site would be developed by the City as a neighborhood picnicking and playground area. Mr. H. G. Osborne, Chief Engineer of the Flood Control District was also present for the ceremony. (CA 53; A-73-6) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 128 APRIL 16, 1973 PUBLIC AUCTION The Mayor announced that SALE OF REAL PROPERTY this was the time and place for the conduct of a public auction for the sale of City-owned real property located on the south side of Civic Center Drive West of Bristol Street (Surplus Property Report 73-4) and that the minimum bid was $43,060. The Clerk announced that sealed bids were not required and that a bid in the minimum amount had been received from A & C Commer- cial Properties, 2041 South Susan Street. Mr. Kent Child, representing A & C Properties confirmed his company bid subject to receipt of a building permit from the City and an Alcoholic Beverage Control beer and wine license. The City Attorney stated that conditional bids were unacceptable. Mr. Child stated that City staff had advised him that a conditional escrow for purchase of the property could be provided; and that he had relied on that information in making his bid. The Mayor called three times for bids to purchase the property. There was no response, and the Mayor announced that the property would be retained on the surplus property for sale listing. (CA 45) PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public AMENDMENT APPLICATION hearing on Amendment Appli- NO. 716 cation No. 716, filed by Newport Equities Trust to rezone property located at the southeast corner of First Street and Euclid Street from the C 1 District to the R 2 PRD District. The Planning Director reviewed the Findings of Fact dated March 12, 1973 and stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. The Clerk reported there were no written communications. Proponent Jerry Mitchell, representing the applicant stated that the rezoning was requested because the area needs help and the present zoning is not the answer; that rezoning will advance the concept of good planning and logical growth on the west side. There were no other proponents and no opponents. The public hearing was closed by the Mayor. ORDINANCE NS-1162 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION 716 FILED BY NEWPORT EQUITIES TRUST TO REZONE PROPERTY IN THE AREA GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE AREA LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST STREET AND EUCLID STREET STREET AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 16-5-10 (EXHIBIT A.A. 716-A) was placed on first reading on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Evans, Griset, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None (CA 10) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 129 APRIL 16, 1973 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the Public APPEAL NO. 319 Hearing on Appeal No. 319 VARIANCE APPLICATION 73-13 filed by Dr. Donald E. Lind, appealing the Planning Commission's denial of Variance Application No. 73-13, to remodel an existing legal non-conforming pet hospital and to waive a portion of the required parking and the required parking lot landscaping, in the C 2 District at 2643 North Main Street. The Planning Director reviewed the Planning Commission Findings of Fact dated March 26, 1973. The following persons spoke in favor of the Appeal: R. D. Ramos, Contractor for Dr. Lind: Dr. Donald Lind, Appellant. The proponents stated that the Variance Application was required because the City was taking 19 feet of the property for street widening purposes; and that they would prefer not to do the extensive remodeling of the building if the present wall could be reconstructed without additional work on the rest of the building. The Planning Director and the Director of Building Safety stated that if the front four feet of the building were removed for street widening purposes, the City would permit reconstruction of the wall without requiring additional work on the rest of the building; and that if additional work were done and it exceeded fifty per cent of the value of the remaining structure that all would have to be made to conform to Code. The following persons spoke in opposition to the appeal: Michael Madzoeff, 211 Marigold, Corona del Mar; Martin Scott, 4615 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar; Fred J. Sifferman, 600 North Cypress Street, La Habra. The opponents stated that they owned property adjacent to or in the area of the proposed variance location; that it would down- grade the area; that the Code standards should be preserved; and that if the area is properly improved, it will provide increased tax revenue for the City. Letters from the following persons opposing the appeal were received and filed after being read aloud: Darrell Daugherty, 2261 Puesta del Sol, Escondido; James E. Tweedt, owner of property at 2640 North Main Street; W. W. Westpheling, General Manager, Bekins Moving and Storage Co., 2510 North Main Street. The proponents spoke in rebuttal stating that only one of the opponents owned property within a 300 foot radius of the subject property; that present parking is inadequate and when the City acquires the 19 feet for street widening, it will be not only inadequate but dangerous, as visitors would be required to back in and out; that the variance would allow visitors to park off the street and have complete turn-around capability off the street. The Mayor closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 130 APRIL 16, 1973 The Planning Commission denial of the Variance Application was upheld; the appeal was denied, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution accordingly for the next Council meeting, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Griset, Ward, Yamamoto, Patterson NOES: Markel, Garthe, Evans ABSENT: None (CA 13.3) PUBLIC PROPERTY USE A written requeste dated FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL April 9, 1973 to close off a portion of Civic Center Drive for a Cinco de Mayo parade on Friday, May 4, from 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M., was approved subject to all applicable Municipal Code and administrative requirements, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset. (CA 45.1) STANDARD PACIFIC An assignment of money CORPORATION AGREEMENT due Standard Pacific ASSIGNMENT Corporation, in accordance with an agreement with the City dated February 22, 1972, to Johnson, Levine and Company, 235 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, dated and executed April 16, 1973, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset. FIRE SERVICE An agreement between the AGREEMENT cities of Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana for response by the station closest to the fire without regard for city boundaries was approved and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement on motion of Councilmen Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset and carried with Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 64; A-73-22) HEARING OFFICER The delegation by the Police APPOINTMENT Chief of hearing functions to a Hearing Deputy, namely Robert J. Polis, was approved on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans and carried with Councilman Markel dissenting. The motion provided that reimbursement for the service shall not exceed $300. Mr. Polls will serve as hearing officer in the matter of the proposed revocation of the Certifi- cate of Convenience and Necessity issued to UTe Corporation to operate taxicabs in the City. (CA 26.2; CA 47) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor recognized POTATO BIN ACQUISITION Mr. Donald Drew, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, owners of the property at First Street and Forest Avenue which is being acquired by the City in conjunction with the widening of First Street. Mr. Drew stated that the partial "take" of the property will damage it severely and requested Council to investigate and authorize total acquisition of the property; and that it is a legislative determination, and should not be made by staff. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 131 APRIL 16, 1973 The consensus was that Council had relied on staff recommendation in the matter and would continue to do so. (CA 89 G) ORAL COMMUNICATION The Mayor recognized Mr. BUS SERVICE John Evans, 1206 West Fifth Street. He stated that his son had boarded a bus in the Shopping Center at MacArthur Boulevard and had gone to Corona del Mar; that he had boarded a bus at Broadway in Corona del Mar thinking that it would return to Santa Aha; that instead it had taken him to Laguna where the bus driver told him to get off the bus or pay 25¢; and that his son was stranded and had called Mr. Evans collect to drive him back home; and that, in his opinion, the bus driver had acted improperly. Mayor Patterson advised Mr. Evans to forward his complaint to the Transit District. (CA 84.4) EXECUTIVE SESSION Council recessed at 10:00 P.M., for an executive session to consider person- nel matters on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto seconded by Councilman Garthe. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 P.M., with all members present. DEPUTY CLERK OF THE The Class Specification COUNCIL for Deputy Clerk of the Council was approved, one Typist Clerk I position was re-classified to Deputy Clerk of the Council, and RESOLUTION 73-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD CLASS TITLE OF DEPUTY CLERK OF THE COUNCIL was adopted by title only and full reading was waived on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset. (CA 50.1; CA 75) PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE The following persons were nominated to the Project Area Committee for the Community Redevelopment Program on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans seconded by Councilman Griset; Councilman Markel was absent: Albert Alves, 508 N. Main Street, Santa Ana Wayne Rash, 126 South Glassell, Orange Pauline Lockwood, 1620 South Birch, Santa Ana Howard Way, 715 West Second Street, Santa Ana Bob Waldron, 2020 North Broadway, Santa Ana Warren Schmidt, 943 West Orange Road, Santa Ana Robert Scott, 1602 North Ross, Santa Ana Chris Christeson, 801 Bush, Santa Ana Bill Brown, 205 West Eighth Street, Santa Ana Jim Patterson, 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana Dave Flaherty, 116 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana The Mayor stated that appointment of the above named persons was subject to their meeting the four criteria set forth in the Health and Safety Code of the State of California; that any of those persons who do not, shall be omitted from the group but that no additional appointments will be made; and that those who do satisfy Code requirements will comprise the Project Area Committee. (CA 82.3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 132 APRIL 16, 1973 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:30 P.M., on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. Florence I. Malone Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 133 APRIL 16, 1973