HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-1973MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AND
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AENCY
June 25, 1973
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans
at 2:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, with the following Councilmen present: John Garthe,
Lorin Griset, Vernon S. Evans, J. Ogden Markel, James E. Ward,
and Harry K. Yamamoto. Mayor Jerry M. Patterson arrived at 2:15
P.M. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney
James A. Withers, Director of Planning Charles C. Ztmmerman,
Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, and Clerk of the Council
Florence I. Malone.
MINUTES
Griset,
The Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 4, 19Y3
were approved as submitted,
on motion of Councilman
seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items
were removed from the Con-
sent Calendar: Items 2 A,
3 A, 3 E, 3 F and 3 G
requested by Councilman Markel; Items 5 A, 7 A and 7 B requested
by Councilman Yamamoto; Items 1 B, 3 D and 7 C requested by
Councilman Ward; and Item 7 E requested by Mayor Patterson.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and
unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action on tke
following Consent Calendar items:
BID CALLS
ment for bids on the
following:
Approved plans and
specifications, and
authorized advertise~
PROJECT T-3041 [147) - Traffic Signal
Modification and Installation of Telephone
Signal Interconnect at Various Locations;
opening date July 17,
BID AWARDS
most responsible bidder:
1973,
2:00 P.M. (CA 89)
Awarded contracts as
follows on the basis
of lowest, best and
SPEC. 73-017 - Fire Hose Nozzles & Fittings.
Awarded contract to Western Fire Equipment,
Brisbane, California.
SPEC. 734-136 Cold water meters (positive).
Awarded contracts to Badger Meter Co.,
Milwauke, Wisconsin for sizes 5/8" x 3/4",
3/4" x 1" and 1" x 2", and to Hersey Products,
Dedham, Massachusetts for size 1~1/2".
SPEC. 734-137 Cold water meters (~ire se~vice].
Awarded contract to Hersey Products, Inc.,
Dedham Massachusetts.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
SPEC. 734-138 Cold water meters (compound).
Awarded contracts to Hersey Products Co.,
Dedham, Massachusetts for 3" and 4" sizes;
and to Gamon Calmet, Florence, Kentucky for
6" size.
SPEC. 734-230 Hot Pour Rubberized Mastic
Seal, Awarded contract to Edoco Technical
Products, Inc., Long Beach.
SPEC. 734-231 - Asphalt Concrete. Awarded
contract to Gulf Oil Corp., Industrial
Asphalt Div., Santa Aha.
SPEC. 734-232 Liquid Asphalt Sealer.
Awarded contract to Astec Products Company,
Santa Aha.
SPEC. 734-233 - Emulsion - Aggregate Slurry,.
Awarded contract to Flex-Paving & Engineering
Inc., Tustin.
SPEC. 734-234 Portland Cement Concrete.
Awarded contract to Standard Concrete Material,
Inc., Westminster.
PROJECT 4022A - Construct P-3 Storm Drain
along SPRR from Main Street to Cypress Avenue,
Awarded contract to Lomar Cowporatlon, Santa
Ana.
PROJECT 5013 - Modification of signals at
Seventeenth Street and Grand Avenue, McFadden
Avenue and Grand Avenue, and installation of
new signals and lighting systems at Se~en~
teenth Street and Cabrillo Park Drive.
Awarded contract to Smith Electric Co.~
Stanton.
PROJECT 5014 Installation of new traffic
signal and lighting system at Santa Ana
Boulevard and Patton Street. Awarded contTact
to Smith Electric Company, Stanton.
PROJECTS 8022 AND 7026 -Construct the east
half of Sherry Lane between Sixth Street and
Fruit Street and south half of Fruit Street
between Sherry Lane and Cabrillo Park Drive;
and Construct Santa Fe Street across the City's
East Reservoir site. Awarded contract to Cal
Pacific Paving Co., Santa Aha. (CA 89)
Continued the following to July 2, 1973, to allow staff
the opportunity to negotiate for more prompt delivery
date on one bid received:
SPEC. 73-018 - Four (4) Two Door Compact Sedans.
Continued the following for further analysis of Bids:
SPEC. 734-135A - Fire Hydrants standard.
SPEC. 734-135B - Fire Hydrants commercial.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
AGREEMENTS
agreements:
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR C-5-F STORM DRAIN
DESIGN - Between the City and Williamson
and Schmid, Civil Engineers. (A-73-33)
ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - Between the City
and Powerine Oil Company to construct a
sign at 401 Grand Avenue. (A-73-34)
TRAFFIC
installed June 1,
(CA 18.3(a))
Received and ordered
filed report of control
devices removed or
1973 through June 19, 1973, inclusive.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
License Applications:
Received and ordered
filed the following
Alcoholic Beverage
HANSHAW ENTERPRISES, 1430 West First
Street, Off Sale General, Person to Person
Transfer.
PRESTIGIACOMO, C. P., 3850 South Plaza
Drive, On Sale Beer & Wine CBona Fide
Public Bating Place) Supplemental, Original,
and the City Attorney was instructed to file a protest with
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the following
application:
LAGUNAS, Rachel R. and MARTINEZ, Antonio,
2345 W. First Street, On Sale Beer,
Premises to Premises Transfer.
(CA 146)
MINOR EXCEPTIONS~
VARIANCES, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Received and ordered
filed tko following
applications:
VA 73-28, VIRGINIE CALLENS - To extend and
maintain an existing double faced 10' x
24' subdivision directional sign for the
Bradford Place Development in the C 4
District at 3510 S. Bristol Street; APPROVED.
CUP 73-10, JOHN E. OSTERKAMP, ET AL. To
construct a 195 unit mobile home park in the
C 2 and A 1 Districts at 4201 W. First
Street; APPROVED.
CUP 73-11, ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CLUBS, INC.
To establish an indoor sports club within an
existing building in the M 1 zone at 401 "B"
West Dyer Road; APPROVED.
(CA 13)
(CA 13.1)
(CA 13.1)
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE
Property:
Approved the following
Applications for Special
License to Use Public
BRADFORD PLACE SANTA ANA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
I, party and fire works display in the 2900
block of South Sycamore Street; on July 4, 1973
from 12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight.
WILLIAM J. KAIRY, SR. - Block Party for Neigh-
bors and Evening Dance, 2200 Block of North
Hathaway between Avalon and 21st Street, July 4,
1973, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. (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 May 31,
1973 through June 20, 1973, inclusive. (Deed No. 5234, S236,
5238, S239, S241)
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTEE, CITY (WITH ESCROW)
Authorized execution of
the Escrow Instructions
by the Mayor and Clerk:
CAMILE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, north side of Bishop,
east side of Cedar, street purposes. (Deed No. 5237)
DEEDS WITH CASH Approved the following
GRANTEE, CITY deeds and authorized
the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents in connection with the pnrchase:
FOSTER & KLEISER, north side of First, east of
Townsend, street purposes. (Deed No. 5235)
VACA, north side of First, east side of Pacific,
street purposes. (Deed No. 5240) (CA 155)
TENTATIVE PARCEL/ Approved the following
TRACT MAPS maps subject to conditions
and the Environmental
Impact Report or Negative Declaration contained in the Plan-
ning Director's report:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #816 - Filed by John A.
Kosha creating two (2) M 1 parcels to be used
for industrial uses, located generally south
of Castor Street, east of Yale Street. (CA
25)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #8203 CRevised) Filed bM
W. L. Builders Corp. creating 592 Ri~PRD lots
to be used for single family residential,
located generally between Raitt Street and
Greenville Street on the south side of Wa~ne~
Avenue. (CA 24)
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
FINAL TRACT MAP Approved the final
map, accepted the
dedications thereon,
and the bonds, and authorized execution of the sub-
division agreement, on the following:
MAP #8280 - South side of Segerstrom Avenue
East of Raitt Street, 83 lots. (CA 24)
COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS
bond:
Accepted improvement
and authorized release
of faithful performance
PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS FOR SADDLEBACK INN
1650 East First Street.
(Agreement)
SURPLUS PROPERTY
property:
Declared surplus and
authorized the demoli-
tion of the following
SURPLUS PROPERTY REPORT #73-9 for improve~
ments located at 111 North Plower Street
and 820 West Second Street, acquired in
connection with Project 1349, Flower Stweet,
Pine to Santa Ana Boulevard.
(CA 45)
BUDGET TRANSFERS
Authorized transfe~
of funds as follows:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #113
$6,650.00 from Account No. 11
various funds as shown in the
June 1, 1973.
to transfer
-551-111 to
report dated
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #114
$2,990.00 from Account No. 11
various funds as shown in the
June 1, 1973.
to transfer
-551-111 to
report dated
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #115
$1,SS0.00 from Account No. 11
various funds as shown in the
June 1, 1973.
to transfe~
-551-111 to
report dated
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #116
$1,200.00 from Account No. 11
various funds as shown in the
June 1, 1973.
to transfer
-552-371 to
report dated
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #117 to transfer
$6,500.00 from various funds to Account No.
11-565-111 in the amount of $2,500.00 and
Account No. 11-565-511 in the amount of
$4,000.00 as shown in the report dated
June 1, 1973.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #122 to transfer
$6,200.00 as shown in the report dated
June 11, 1973.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #131 to transfer
$1,200.00 from Account No. 11-128-131 to
Account No. 51-128-641 as shown in the
report dated June 12, 1973.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #139 to transfer
$1,200.00 from Account No. 11-311-111 to
Account No. 51-311-641 as shown in the
report dated June 14, 1973.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #140 to transfer
$1,530.00 as shown in the report dated
June 15, 1973.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #142 to transfer
$6,000.00 from Account No. 51-532-631
to Account No. 51-551-631 as shown in
the report dated June 15, 1973.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #153 to transfer
$750.00 from various funds to Account No.
24-212-541 as shown in the report dated
June 19, 1973.
(CA 65.3)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORTS
following:
Received and ordered
filed the Environmental
Impact Report on the
PROJECT 1346 - Civic Center Drive extension
from Birch Street to Minter Street. (CA 89)
* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINI~S ~ * * * * * * *
BID CALLS On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded By
Councilman Yamamoto, with
Councilman Ward voting NO,
Council approved plans and specifications, and authorized
advertisement for bids on the following:
PROJECT T-3041 (194) - Widen Bristol Street between
Martha Lane and Twenty-First Street with Traffic
Signal Modification at Bristol and Seventeenth
Streets; opening date August 7, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. (CA 89)
BID AWARDS
Council awarded contract as follows
best and most responsible bidder:
On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded By
Councilman Carthe, and
unanimously carried,
on the basis of the lowest,
SPEC. 8-005 A - Portable Patient Monitoring Scope
and Defibrillator; contract awarded to Medtrontc
Sales, Inc., Burbank. (CA 89)
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AGREEMENT The agreement between the
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM City and Orange County
Community Action Council,
Inc., for the administra-
tion of the 1973 Summer Youth Program, was approved and its
execution by the Mayor and Clerk was authorized, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unani-
mously carried. (A-73-32)
AGREEMENT The agreement Between the
BIKE TRAIL - F01 CHANNEL City and the Orange County
Flood Control District for
installation and maintenance
of a bike trail and landscaping along the FO1 Channel from Dyer
to Warner was approved and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk
was authorized on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded By Council-
man Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
Councilman Ward suggested that the Board of Recreation and Parks
should have had an opportunity to review and make its recommenda-
tion to Council regarding the agreement. (A-73-35)
AGREEMENT The agreement Between the
ENGINEERING SERVICES City and VTN Consolidated,
THORNTON PARK Inc., for engineering
services for Thornton Park
was approved and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk w~s authorized
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded By Councilman Y'ama~noto,
and carried with Councilman Ward dissenting.
Following the approval of the agreement, there was considerable
discussion regarding the size of the park site and tko possibility
of selling a portion of it and using the funds for the develop-
ment of a smaller site.
Councilman Ward's motion to direct staff to investigate the
possibilities of selling a portion of the site pending further
soil investigation and to report back to Council witBln 30 days
was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the follow--
ina vote:
AYES: Ward, Yamamoto, Griset, Patterson
NOES: Evans, Garthe, Markel
ABSENT: None (A-73-36)
AGREEMENT The agzec~ment Between tko
LAW ENFORCEMENT City and tko Orange County
OFFICER ASSIGNMENT Criminal Justlce Council
for the services of a Police
Officer during the Fiscal Year 1973-74 was approved and its
execution by the Mayor and Clerk was authorized on motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried. (A-73-37)
AGREEMENT The agreement between the
NEW CAREERS PROGRAM City and the Jobs for
Progress, Inc., Operation
SER, for implementation
of a "New Careers Program", was approved and its execution by the
Mayor and Clerk was authorized on motion of Councilman Y'amamoto,
seconded by Mayor Patterson, and carried with Councilman Garthe
dissenting. (A-73-38)
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Councilman Evans' motion
APPLICATIONS to receive and file the
following ABC application
was seconded by Councilman
Ward, and carried with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting:
ROSEL, Pablo, 409 N. Raitt, On Sale Beer (Dropping
Partner), Person to Person Transfer. (CA 146)
VA 73-21 Variance Application 73-21
JAMES A. CARTER filed by James A. Carter, to
construct a two-story garden
apartment with 56 units in
the R 2 and A 1 Districts at 517 South Newhope Street, recommended
for approval by the Planning Commission, was received and filed
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and unanimously carried. (CA 13)
VA 73-23 Variance Application 73-23
SHELL OIL COMPANY filed by Shell Oil Company,
to install a 5' x 5' roof-
top sign in addition to an
existing pole sign on the same parcel in the C 2 District at 224
East First Street, recommended for approval by the Planning Com-
mission, was received and filed on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried with Councilmen Markel
and Yamamoto dissenting. (CA 13)
VA 73-26 Variance Application 73-26
ORANGE VILLA BIBLE CHURCH filed by Orange Villa Bible
Church, to establish a Boys
Republic Facility pzoviding
treatment and room and board for a maximum of twenty~five
adolescent boys in the R 3 HB & P Districts at 206 and 220 West
15th Street, recommended for approval by the Planning Commission,
was set for public hearing on August 6, 1973, on motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried.
Prior to the motion, Mr. Harlan Anderson, representing the Santa
Aha Unified School District, asked that the matter Be delayed
to give them the opportunity to determine what effect the facility
would have upon the schools.
During Council discussion, the consensus was that mo~e information
was needed including opinions from residents. Councilman Evans
stated that he would like to have a report from the Police Chief.
(CA 13. ~)
CUP 73-5 Conditional Use Permit 73-5
NEWPORT EQUITIES TRUST filed by Newport Equities
Trust, to construct a
planned residential develop-
ment (106 unit condominium) in the R 2-PRD District at 5020
West First Street, recommended for approval By the Planning
Commission, was received and filed on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
(CA 13.1)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #8203 Councilman Griset's motion
W. L. BUILDERS CORP. to reconsider Tentative
Tract Map #8203, which had
been approved with the
Consent Calendar as Agenda item 10 B, was seconded By Councilman
Ward, and carried with Councilman Evans dissenting. As part of
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the motion, Council agreed not to consider the item until the
arrival of the engineer for the project, who had been notified
by telephone to return to the Council Chambers for participation
in reconsideration of the item. (CA 24)
READING WAIVED The full reading of
ordinances and resolutions,
the title of which appeared
on the public Agenda, was
waived on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Evans.
ORD. NS-1167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. #718 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JACK SAKIOKA, TOSHIKI SAKIOKA SANTA ANA APPROVING AMEND-
AND JOHNNY SAKIOKA MENT APPLICATION 718 FILED
BY JACK SAKIOKA, TOSHIKI
SAKIOKA AND JOHNNY SAKIOKA TO PREZONE PROPERTY PRESENTLY UNIN-
CORPORATED FROM M 1 (IN ORANGE COUNTY) TO THE M 1 DISTRICT IN
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 29-5-9
(EXHIBIT A.A. 718-A) was adopted on motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried on the following vote:
AYES:
Yamamoto, Garthe, Evans, Griset, Markel, Patterson,
Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (CA 10; CA 94)
ORD. NS-1168 AN ORDINANCE OF TI~E CITY
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DRAINAGE FEE SCHEDULE SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
34-193 RELATING TO LOCAL DRAINAGE AREA FEE SCHEDULE was adopted
on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Mayor Patterson,
and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Patterson, Garthe, Griset, Markel, Ward
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: None
(CA 70; CA 78.3; CA 74)
ORD. NS-11?4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE C~TY
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THEATRICAL ESTABLISHMENTS OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
SECTION 12-6 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE was passed to second reading on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried
with Councilmen Ward and Mayor Patterson dissenting. (CA 149; CA ?4)
ORD. NS-1175 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
SALE OF NEWSPAPERS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADDING SECTION
10-150 TO THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF NEW~SPAPERS ON THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman
Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried on tee
following vote:
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AYES: Yamamoto, Griset, Garthe, Markel, Ward
NOES: Evans, Patterson
ABSENT: None
Prior to voting, a substitute motion was made by Mayor Patterson
to delete from the ordinance the word "buttocks" in Section l(b)
(1) and Section 1 (b) (2) in its entirety. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Ward, and failed to carry on the following
vote:
AYES: Patterson, Ward, Garthe
NOES: Griset, Evans, Markel, Yamamoto
ABSENT: None
(CA 153; CA 74
ORD. NS-1176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADDING AN ARTICLE
IV TO CHAPTER 16 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ~INTENANCE OF PROPERTY
was discussed and the consensus was that additional time was
needed for study of the proposed ordinance and its effects.
The consideration of the ordinance was continued to the meeting
of August 20, 1973 on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried.
RES. 73-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
WATER RATES COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF
SANTA ANA FIXIN6 WATER
RATES AND STAND-BY SERVICES
CHARGES FOR AN AREA OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS was adopted on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and ca~ied on
the following vote:
AYES: Evans, Griset, Garthe, Markel, Ward, Yama~oto
NOES: Patterson
ABSENT: None
(CA 12; CA 65)
RES. 73-64 A RESOLUTI'ON OF THE C~TY
AMENDING RES. 72-40 COUNCIL OF THE CI'TY O~
CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY SANTA ANA AMBNDI~G DESCRIP-
TION OF PARCEL NO. 3
INCLUDED IN RESOLUTION 72-40 FORMERLY PASSED APRIL 17, 1973 was
adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and unanimously carried.
RES. 73-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
EMERGENCY PLAN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE
EMERGENCY PLAN OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA DATED MAY 30, 1973 was adopted on motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried. (CA 144)
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RES. 73-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
AND ENFORCEMENT UNIT APPLICATION FOR GRANT
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO CREATE A DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
AND ENFORCEMENT UNIT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO SIGN AND DELIVER THE APPLICATION was adopted
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried. (CA 140.15)
RES. 73-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
VA 73-6 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
H & J MABURY COMPANY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
UPHOLDING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND APPROV-
ING VARIANCE NO. 73-6 FILED BY H AND J MABURY COMPANY was adopted
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and carried with Mayor Patterson and Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
(CA 13.3d)
RES. 73-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
VEHICLE THEFT UNIT COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR
ORANGE COUNTY VEHICLE THEFT & STATISTICAL ANALYSIS UNIT, CALI-
FORNIA COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF
OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
PERTINENT THERETO was adopted on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried. (CA 112.6a)
RES. 73-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY PROGRAM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA TO PROVIDE ANNUAL
REQUALIFICATIONS FOR PAR-
TICIPATION IN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY PROGRAM was adopted on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried. (CA 29.4a)
POOL TABLE APPLICATION The request dated June 13,
JOHN AND BEATRICE M. CONNOR 1973 from John and Beatrice
M. Connor, for a permit to
operate two pool tables in
the business known as "Melode Room", located at 2545 West Mc
Fadden Street, was approved on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Markel, and carried with Councilmen Evans and
Yamamoto dissenting. (CA 91.1)
ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO Council considered the
ABATEMENT DISTRICT letter from the City of
Newport Beach, dated
June 1, 1973 requesting
support of their resolution calling for dissolution of the
Orange County Mosquito Abatement District.
Councilman Griset's motion to refer the matter to staff for a
report was seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried with
Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 54)
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FRANCHISE PETITION Council considered the
WESTERN MUTUAL WATER CORP. letter from South Western
Mutual Water Corp. dated
June 13, 1973, petitioning
for a franchise in accordance with Section 1300 et seq. of the
Charter, to operate and maintain a water plant near the corner
of Greenville and Edinger, together with all its appurtenant
equipment and works.
Councilman Evans' motion to refer the petition to staff for
further analysis and specific recommendations was seconded by
Councilman Garthe, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Evans, Garthe, Griset, Patterson, Ward, Yamamoto
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
Prior to voting, Mr. Pickeral, 2522 West Edinger, spoke on behalf
of the petition, stating that the franchise was expiring after
fifty years and that it was to the benefit of the participating
residents to continue with that water system for as long as
possible due to the high cost of a new water system and the
relative inability of the residents to afford a new system.
Councilman Griset's substitute motion to approve the request for
a franchise was seconded by Councilman Markel and failed to carry
on the following vote:
AYES: Griset
NOES: Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Evans, Ward
ABSENT: None (CA 12)
LAND AGREEMENT Council considered the
HOWARD B. LAWSON letter from Howard B.
Lawson dated June 20, 1973,
requesting time for an
oral presentation regarding an agreement entered into between
the City and himself on April 3, 1972.
The Clerk reported that Mr. Lawson had telephoned and requested
that the matter be continued to the meeting of July 2.
Councilman Evans' motion to so continue the matter was seconded
by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried. (Agreement)
PROJECT 4026 After considering the
PROJECT 1357 report of the Director
of Public Works dated
June 20, 1973, Council
extended the bid opening date to July 17, 1973, at 2:00 P.M.
on the following:
PROJECT 4026 - Construct V-2 Storm Drain in South
Street from F-ii Channel to Cabrillo Park Drive
and in Cabrillo Park Drive from Fourth Street to
Fifth Street. (CA 89 G)
PROJECT 1357 - Construct Cabrillo Park Drive from
Fourth Street to Fruit Street. (CA 89 F)
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PARKING OVERNIGHT Council considered the
report of the Director of
Public Works dated June 13,
1973, relating to the
repeal of overnight parking prohibition on certain City streets.
Councilman Evans' motion to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance repealing Section 36-144 of the Municipal Code, was
seconded by Councilman Griset, and failed to carry on the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Evans, Griset, Garthe
NOES: Markel, Patterson, Ward, Yamamoto
ABSENT: None
The consensus of the dissenting Councilmen was that the repeal
of the section would encourage more on-street parking, fCA 18)
RECESS
At 4:30 P.M., a recess
was declared. Council
reconvened at 4:40 P.M.
with all Councilmen present.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE The Clerk reported that
LICENSE APPLICATION Mr. Antonio Martinez, 4313
LAGUNAS, Rachel R. and West Kent, had desired to
MARTINEZ, Antonio speak on his Alcoholic
Beverage License Applica-
tion, however, the matter had been voted upon by Council with
the Consent Calendar before he had done so. The Mayor invited
Mr. Martinez to speak.
Mr. Martinez stated that he had owned the Monterey Club located
at 2026 West Fifth Street for the previous four years; that
the club was in a very bad area, however, they had maintained
order there and would do so at the new location at 2345 West
First Street.
The Police Chief concurred that the operation at 2026 West Fifth
Street had been excellent with no enforcement problems~ however~
since the new location was in a high-incident area with an
over-concentration of ABC licenses and a policing problem, they
were recommending protest of the application.
Councilman Markel's motion to reconsider the ABC application
died for lack of a second. (CA 146)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP Councilman Griset explained
NO. 8203 (REVISED) that he had been under the
impression that the subject
property between Raitt
Street and Greenville Street on the south side of Warner Avenue
would be developed as Planned Residential Development (PRD)
lots; that inasmuch as a standard R 1 development w~as legal, he
would like to hear an expression from the develope~ regarding tbe
possibility of the City obtaining a couple of f~ve acre parks
within the development to provide needed open space.
Councilman Ward concurred in Councilman Griset's statements.
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217 JUNE 25, 1973
Mr. Peter Oches, Executive Vice President of the William Lyon
Company, stated that PRD development was rejected for the property
because the current market trend favors single family residential,
particularly in the subject area where PRD development is readily
available; that a substantial single family community is planned
for the property with homes ranging between $35,000 - $50,000;
that the size of the property will require several years for total
development.
Mr. Oches agreed that the idea of parks is very important and
that the park adjacent to the east will be a substantial asset
to the property; that the property would generate over $200,000
in park fees. Mr. Oches agreed to discuss with staff the
possibility of trading some of the land for a park area in lieu
of the park fees. Mayor Patterson suggested that consideration
could be given to an exchange of the City's park property to the
east for land within the proposed tract; and that, ideally, a
5-acre park should be located within the proposed development.
Tentative Tract Map No. 8203 (Revised) was approved on the unani-
mously approved motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Griset with the understanding that staff and the developer would
negotiate for park land to serve the residents of the proposed
tract. (CA 24)
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR The request from Orange
HOUSING COUNCIL County Fair Housing Council
on June 4, 1973, for
$6,480 in financial
assistance from the City Council was withdrawn by Mr. Gerald
Vind, Chairman, in his oral presentation to Council. Mr. Vind
related that the Fair Housing Council had received $27,000 in
funding from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The peti-
tion for withdrawal was approved on the unanimously carried
motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Evans. (CA 9.6)
AGENDA ORDER
with a scheduled Executive Session.
Agenda items 57 - 66,
inclusive, excluding item
60 were continued to the
evening session, along
RECESS
At 5:30 P.M., Council
recessed to a joint dinner
meeting with the Community
Redevelopment Commission.
RECONVENE
Mayor Patterson.
At 7:30 P.M., the meeting
was reconvened by Vice
Mayor Evans with all
Councilmen present except
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE There was a Flag Ceremony
led by Explorer Post #238,
sponsored by the Santa Ana
Police Department. Officer
Dave Johnson with the Police Department was the leader in
attendance, and those participating in the cezemenM were Lt.
Mike Stuhl, Sgt. Chris Rose, Cadet Buddy Sumners, and Cpl.
Dagostino. (CA 9.10)
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218 JUNE 25, 1973
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by
Reverend Galal Gough, of
the First United Methodist
Church. (CA 80.17)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
SANTA ANA COMMUNITY PLAYERS
The Vice Mayor acknowledged
the Santa Ana Community
Players who had been invited
to give an oral presentation.
Mr. Lee Howington, of the Santa Ana Community Players, gave a
brief history of the organization and explained some of their
current activities.
He stated that the group was currently using the City Hall Annex
for their productions; however, they were looking for new and
better quarters; that he would personally launch a full campaign
in the fall for the Players to have a home of their own; that
he would be contacting the Councilmen individually to discuss
some of his ideas, and that he hoped he would receive their
support. (CA 9.3)
AGENDA ORDER
for continuance.
The Vice Mayor announced
that Agenda items 77 and 78
would be taken out of order
to accommodate a request
TAXICAB APPLICATIONS The Vice Mayor announced
C & S TOURS that there had been a request
GORDON P. WIGGINS for a continuance of the
taxicab applications of
C & S Tours, doing business as Quick Cab Co. and Gordon P. Wiggins,
doing business as Blue-White Cab Co. to operate 12 and 20 taxi-
cabs respectively, by letter dated June 21, 1973 from the law
firm of Pizer & Michaelson, on behalf of their client, Yellow
Cab.
Melvin F. Cohen, Attorney at Law, 401
representing C & S Tours, stated that
continue the matter to July 16, 1973.
Civic Center Drive West,
he would be agreeable to
Mr. Gordon Wiggins, 1001 North Logan, stated that he would be
amenable to a continuance to July 2, 1973, however, that he would
be out of town on July 16, 1973.
After discussion, both parties agreed that they would be available
on August 20, 1973.
Councilman Griset's motion to continue both applications to
August 20, 1973, was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried
on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel, Ward
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: Patterson
Prior to voting, Mr. Wiggins stated that he would like to reserve
the right to come before Council and ask for another continuance
in the event his attorney would not be available on the date of
August 20, 1973.
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219 JUNE 25, 1973
The Vice Mayor assured Mr. Wiggins that he would have that right
at any time. (CA 26.5; CA 26.7)
AGENDA ORDER Councilman Markel stated
that he believed there was
no better time than that
evening to take Agenda
items in order, in response to the Vice Mayor's request for
Council preference in the matter.
PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor opened the
VA 73-20 public hearing on Variance
ANCIENT VALLEY PROPERTIES Application 73-20 filed by
Ancient Valley Properties
to allow installation of a sign not permitted by the Code in the
C D District at 811 North Broadway.
The Planning Director gave a brief history of the zoning in
area involved, and reviewed the contents of the findings of
the Planning Commission dated May 14, 1973.
the
RECESS At 8:05 P.M., a recess was
declared for the purpose of
rectifying a problem with
the public address system.
The meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M. with the same Councilmen
present, and the hearing on VA 73-20 continued.
The Planning Director displayed a photograph of the existing sign
at the location.
The Clerk reported there were no written communications.
Mr. Jim Livingston, representing Ancient Valley Properties and J &
Sign Company, speaking .in favor of the application, stated that
a much larger sign had originally been proposed; that the business
at the location was suffering hardship due to lack of exposure
through signing; that the Planning Commission had recommended two
single-faced signs; that he had been given the wrong information
by the Planning Department regarding the zoning; that the proposed
signs would be recessed into the building.
B
The Planning Director stated that he was surprised at Mr. Living-
ston's statement regarding a mistake having been made by the
Planning Department in that it had been previously concluded
that no mistake had been made and the complaint had been withdrawn.
Mr. Livingston further stated that to the north of the location
where the signing is proposed there were 18 signs within one
block, all double faced projecting signs, and that by comparison
the applicant was asking very little.
Mr. Lawrence Buckley, Attorney at Law, 811 North Broadway, stated
that he was located in the same building as the restaurant
business desiring the signs, and that he had been retained by
the applicant to come before Council; that the restaurant
served a large number of dinners to many employees in the Civic
Center area; that lack of good places to eat was a major problem
in the area; that the sign requested would permit the owner of
the restaurant to reach customers who would be patronizing the
restaurant and bar in the evening hours; that the establishment
usually closed at approximately 8:30 P.M.; that there was no
reason to deny the signing.
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220 JUNE 25, 1973
Mr. Earl Kearney, Manager and part owner of Earl's Bar ~ Grill,
811 North Broadway, stated that they were seeking identity and
wanted the people in the area to know who they were; that they
catered mainly to a lunch trade; that they only wanted to have
some projection out on the street so that people could see and
recognize them.
Mrs. Ann E. Johnson, 809 North Broadway, stated that she was
in favor of sign on the front of the building, but did not want
a 60-foot sign on the south side of the building.
There were no other proponents or opponents, and the Vice Mayor
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Ward's motion to overrule the decision of the Planning
Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution
denying Variance Application 73-20, was seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Ward, Yamamoto, Griset, Markel
NOES: Evans, Garthe
ABSENT: Patterson
Prior to voting, Councilman Ward stated that he could not believe
that the proposed sign was necessary for proper identity of the
restaurant.
Councilman Yamamoto stated that he believed the Sign Ordinance
should be complied with and that there would be danger of setting
a precedent if the variance were approved. (CA 13)
PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor opened the
AMENDMENT APPLICATION #719 public hearing on Amendment
ALMQUIST, HOLMES, VELASCO, Application #719 filed by
AND PALMER Forrest Almquist, Thelma
Holmes, Micaela Velasco,
and Eddie Palmer, to rezone property located on the south side of
Second Street, at the southwest corner of Second Street and
Bristol Street, from the P District to the C 5 and R 2B Districts.
The Planning Director reviewed the Findings of the Planning
Commission dated May 29, 1973, and Planning Commission Resolution
6036, recommending approval of the application.
The Clerk reported there were no written communications.
Speaking in favor of the application was Mr. C. M. Massee, Senior
Real Estate Representative for Shell Oil Company, 3511 Camino
Del Rio South, Suite 210, San Diego, who stated that they
concurred with the recommendation of the Planning Commission;
that they had worked closely with staff; that construction of a
car wash was being considered; and that they were willing to leave
the property under restrictive zoning.
There were no other proponents and no opponents, and the Vice
Mayor closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NS-1171 APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION #729 FILED BY
FORREST ALMQUIST, THELMA HOLMES, MICAELA VELASCO, AND EDDIE
PALMER TO REZONE PROPERTIES FROM THE P DISTRICT TO THE C S AND
R 2B DISTRICTS, AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 11-5-10 (EXHIBIT
A.A. 719-B) was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following
vote:
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AYES: Griset, Ward, Evans, Garthe
NOES: Markel, Yamamoto
ABSENT: Patterson
Prior to voting, Councilman Markel stated that approving the
application would tend to take business away from the downtown
area; that there were already two service stations on the
opposite corner; that if the application were approved, there
would be twenty-five property owners on Second Street ready
and willing to ask for the same privilege. (CA 10)
PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor opened the
JuMENDMENT APPLICATION #720 public hearing on Amendment
BURGER KING PROPERTIES, INC. Application ~720 filed by
Burger King Properties, Inc.,
to rezone property located on the west side of Jackson Street,
between First Street and Pine Street, from the C 2 District to the
R 2 District.
The Planning Director reviewed the Findings of the Planning
Commission dated May 29, 1973, and Planning Commission Resolution
6037, recommending approval of the application.
The Clerk reported there were no written communications.
Speaking in favor of the application was Gil Wilson, 988 North
Main, Orange, representing the applicant, who stated that the
adjoining properties were zoned R 2, and that R 2 would be the
proper use.
There were no other proponents and no opponents, and the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NS-1172, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION #720 FILED BY BURGER
KING PROPERTIES, INC, TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM THE C 2 DISTRICT
TO THE R 2 DISTRICT, AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 15-5-10
(EXHIBIT A;A. 720-A) was passed to second reading on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel, and carried on
the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Markel, Evans, Garthe, Ward, Yamamoto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Patterson (CA 10)
RECESS At 8:55 P.M., a recess was
declared. The meeting
reconvened at 9:05 P.M.
with all Councilmen present
except Mayor Patterson and Councilman Markel.
PUBLIC HEARING The Vice Mayor opened the
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN public hearing on the proposed
amendment to the General Plan
by adding thereto (1) the
Building Inspection Summary by the Director of Building Safety and
Housing of the City of Santa Aha dated May 15, 1973; 2) the Build-
ing Condition Summary accompanying said Building Inspection Summary;
and 3) a map pertaining to the aforesaid Building Condition
Summary showing the areas in which conditions are found indicating
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 222 JUNE 25, 1973
the existence of blighted areas within the City of Santa Ana
Community Redevelopment Project Area.
Councilman Ward's motion to receive and file the negative
declaration pertaining to the Amendment to the General Plan,
was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the
following vote:
AYES: Ward, Yamamoto, Evans, Garthe, Griset
NOES: None
ABSENT: Markel, Patterson
The Director of Building Safety and Housing presented the
following documents to Council: 1) The Building Inspection
Summary by the Director of Building Safety and Housing of the
City of Santa Ana dated May 15, 1973; 2) The Building Condition
Summary accompanying said Building Inspection Summary; 3) A
map pertaining to the Building Condition Summary. He stated that
each building in the Project Area had been inspected and that
an inspection survey sheet had been filled out for each one;
that the inspections had been of the exterior of the buildings
only; that there had been no attempt to determine the extent of
Code violations, but only to determine condition of buildings
with respect to obvious structural, aesthetic or deterioration
features. He placed a map of the Project Area on the overhead
projector, identified the boundaries of the Project Area, and
stated that the survey had merely been to determine the percentage
of all sub-standard buildings within the Project Area.
In response to a question from Councilman Griset as to w~at part
the age of a building had played, the Director of Building
Safety and Housing stated that it had played none in itself
unless some structural deficiency had been reflected; that some
of the older masonry buildings were sub-standard; that they
had made more careful inspection than just a windshield driving
by survey; that each building had been examined from the exterior
by someone walking around the building; that the records had been
consulted regarding age of buildings where such record~ had
been available; that detailed engineering surveys had not Been
made.
Councilman Ward asked what major areas had been considered ~rhen
a building had been declared sub-standard.
In response, the Director stated that the problem of fire
resistance had been considered, as well as the general condition
of the properties; and that they had been considered suB-standard
if there had been a number of minor Code violations or one major
deficiency.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion to receive in evidence the documents
presented by the Director of Building Safety and Housing, was
seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried on a 5 - 0
vote.
Mr. Mick Conway, 2520 N. Linwood Avenue, stated that he did not
know what Council had done in the preceding action.
The Vice Mayor asked the Assistant City Manager to clarify
the action.
The Assistant City Manager stated that he would be happy to provide
Mr. Conway with a copy of the report; that the main purpose of
the information provided by the Director of Building Safety and
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223 JUNE 25, 1973
Housing was to show that within the 320-acre Project Area, there
were buildings that were substandard and according to State law
it was necessary to show that the area had been inspected, and that
it was part of the General Plan; that the report showed block by
block the required information.
Mr. Joe Gilmaker, 308 West Fourth Street, inquired as to how
many buildings were found to be substandard.
The Director of Building Safety and Housing stated that out of
687 buildings inspected, 466 of them were found to be substandard
by the criteria which he had mentioned, which represented 67.9%
of the area; that inspectors had spent several days over a period
of four weeks or the equivalent of two inspectors, full-time, for
a month.
Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell, read from Section 33442 of the
California Health & Safety Code and stated that she would like
someone who was a logician to tell her how you could take build-
ings, have them determined substandard, and have them comply
with that section of the Code.
The City Attorney stated that the Code section referred to was not
germane to the question.
Mrs. Boer replied that the City Attorney had never found anything
germane to the issue when he was unable to answer the question.
The Vice Mayor stated that he did not believe tke question was
entirely fair; that he did not believe it was part of the particu-
lar issue at that time and that it could not be answered.
The Assistant City Manager stated that the Director of Building
Safety and Housing had mentioned that inspectors had walked all
of the blocks and looked at the buildings; that the Buildings
were not being condemned; that it was simply infol~matlen for
the General Plan.
Mr. Edward Gafford, 330 West Washington, representing American
Legion Post 131, stated that the Post owned one half~ Bleck in
the Project Area; that he was not present te oppose anything,
but was seeking information; that if their building was seund,
fire proof and would not collapse with 7.6 on the Richter scale,
would it be subject to the demolition squad?
The Assistant City Manager stated that the American Legion build-
ing was not subject to any demoliton squad; that the~e were no
plans to take down any building at that time; that the pregram
was to get financing -- approximately $500,000.00 per year, and
that from there they would be working with the people to make
plans together.
Mr. Gilmaker read from Section 33321 of the California Health &
Safety Code, Article III.
The City Attorney stated that he thought Mr. Gilmakez's remarks
would be properly directed to the next item on the agenda.
Mr. Gilmaker stated that he was talking about substandard
buildings and that his remarks were pertinent to the present
hearing.
The Vice Mayor concurred with Mr. Gilmaker that the remarks were
pertinent.
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JUNE 25, 1973
The City Attorney stated that he believed Council was out of
order; that the Code Section to which he had referred was
formulated because it would be impossible to find an area for
a given Redevelopment Plan that was completely blighted; that
most areas were a combination of substandard and otherwise
acceptable property.
Mr. Rod Eldridge, 811 North Lowell, stated that he felt there
could be much improvement in the City; that he knew many houses
were substandard, but what bothered him was that his taxes had
doubled.
There was no rebuttal from members of staff and no Council
members wished to ask questions of persons speaking on the
amendment to the General Plan and the Vice Mayor closed the
public hearing.
RESOLUTION 73-68 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Yamamoto
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: Markel, Patterson
(CA 78.3c; CA 82)
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing for the
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Redevelopment Plan, Ordinance
NS-1173 adopting the Redevelop-
ment Plan, and for comments
on the Reports on the Community Redevelopment Plan was opened by
Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans.
The Clerk of the Council requested all those desiring to testify
during the hearing to stand, raise their right hands and be sworn
as to the truth of their testimony. Several members of the audience
voiced their objections to the oath procedure, among them: Mr. A.
Sandy Steiner, 440 Rivera Terrace, Corona del Mar, Mrs. Janice Boer,
912 North Lowell, Mr. Leo Bress, 600 N. Clemente Street.
The administration of the oath was waived on motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Garthe and carried on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Ward, Garthe, Evans, Griset, Markel
NOES: Yamamoto
ABSENT: Patterson
The City Attorney requested that the record reflect that approxi-
mately 75 per cent of those present (250 - 300 people) were not
in favor of being put under oath.
The Clerk stated that the City Council, Community Redevelopment
Agency and the Community Redevelopment Commission were sitting in
their respective capacities for a joint public hearing on the
Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment of the Santa Ana Redevelop-
ment Project Area and that affidavits of publication and mailing
of proper notice were on file.
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225 JUNE 25, 1975
The following members of the Community Redevelopment Commission
responded to the roll call by the Clerk:
Gordon Bricken
John W. Hill
Ted Jessee
Tom McMichael
Robert Newcomb
Don Christeson,
Chairman
Commissioner Hector Godinez was absent.
The draft Environmental Impact Report on the proposed Redevelop-
ment Plan, a negative declaration, dated June 21, 1973, was
summarized by the Director of Planning.
The Vice Mayor invited members of the public to speak regarding
the Environmental Impact Report. The invitation was repeated.
No one responded to the invitation.
The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing on the Environmental
Impact Report.
Mayor Patterson arrived at 10:00 P.M.
Councilman Griset's motion to adopt the draft Environmental Impact
Report for the Redevelopment Plan and all real and oral evidence
presented at the public hearing as the final Environmental Impact
Report of the City Council for the City of Santa Ana Community
Redevelopment Plan, was seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried
on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Patterson, Yamamoto
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: Markel
Prior to voting, Mayor Patterson inquired of the City Attorney as
to his eligibility to vote on the motion.
The City Attorney stated that in view of the fact no oral evidence
had been presented and that only the information in the written
report had been considered, that he could vote.
Councilman Griset moved that the final Environmental Impact Report
for the Redevelopment Plan having been prepared and adopted show-
ing the Redevelopment Plan to have no significant effect on the
Environment, that the Negative Declaration on the Redevelopment
Plan be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe, Patterson, Ward
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: Markel
Mr. Mickey R. Conroy, 2520 North Linwood Avenue, stated that he
did not understand what Council had been talking about and asked
the meaning of a Negative Declaration.
The Mayor stated that he could answer the questions, however, he
did not think it would answer any of the questions of the people
in the audience; that the proceedings were beyond that point in
the hearing; that the Negative Declaration merely stated that
there was no significant impact on the environment.
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The Mayor requested staff to give their presentation on the
Redevelopment Plan and Ordinance NS-1173.
The Assistant City Manager summarized the Report on the Redevelop-
ment Plan dated May 16, 1973 and the supplement thereto dated
June 21, 1973, and stated that he would like to begin his presenta-
tion by mentioning the changes that had been made; that a page
2lA had been added to the Redevelopment Plan which reiterated the
existing zoning laws; that there also was a revised section of
the Report on the Plan and that the City Clerk had a copy for
the record; that he would like to resubmit information presented
by Mr. Bril, Director of Building Safety and Housing, regarding
the inspection of all of the buildings in the Project Area; that
the Assistant City Attorney would like to briefly report on two
sections of the revised ordinance on the Redevelopment Plan.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that according to recommenda-
tions of the bond counsel, two sections had been added to the
proposed ordinance, namely, Sections 13 and 14 on page 3 of the
ordinance.
The Assistant City Attorney then read Section 13 and Section 14,
and stated that the ordinance was the same except for those
changes.
The Assistant City Manager continued his summary stating that over
25 public meetings on the redevelopment program had been held; and
that the City Council had appointed the Redevelopment Commission
and the Project Area Committee as citizen liaisons for public con-
tact and public meetings. The Project Area was projected on the
screen and he described it in detail, pointing out inadequacies
and explaining the method of financing new development in the
area.
At 10:50 P.M., in response to the Mayor's request, Mrs. Janice
Boer was escorted from the Council Chamber by the Chief of Police
and the officer on duty, following repeated interruptions during
the presentations and several unheeded warnings by the Mayor.
Approximately 50 people left at the same time.
The Planning Director gave a presentation, showing charts relat-
ing to the General Plan, and stated that the proposed plan took
nothing away from anyone with respect to zoning.
The Assistant City Manager stated that there were citizens who
had worked many hours on the project, and introduced Mr. Howard
Way, Chairman of the Project Area Committee, 715 West Second
Street.
Mr. Way read the report of the Project Area Committee dated
June 21, 1973, with reference to the efforts of the Committee
in the previous several months, and stated that their committee
was working for the people.
Mr. Tom McMichael, member of the Community Redevelopment Commis-
sion, stated that he did not think that anyone in the room
could fully explain the plan; that there existed two conditions
in the City that were very difficult to correct, one being the
school situation and the other the deterioration of the downtown
area; that the school situation was on the way up and that by
Fall, the schools in the City would be equal to any and better
than most; that there had been many efforts to help the situation
in the downtown area, but none had succeeded.
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227 JUNE 25, 1973
Mr. Don Christeson, Chairman of the Community Redevelopment
Commission, stated that there had been amendments to the proposed
plan as late as 1:00 P.M. that afternoon; that it was the culmina-
tion of many hours of homework; and that it would provide the tools
for private enterprise to re-build the downtown area.
The staff presentation was concluded, and the City Attorney
recommended that there be a motion to receive into evidence:
1. The slide presentation by the Planning Department;
2. The written report of the Director of Building Safety
and Housing, including:
a. The Building Inspection Summary;
b. The Building Condition Summary; and
c. A map pertaining to the Building Condition Summary.
3. The Environmental Impact Report; and
4. The Negative Declaration.
The suggested preceding motion was made by Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried on a
6 - 0 vote, with Councilman Markel absent.
The Mayor requested that those persons desiring to testify regard-
ing the Redevelopment Plan step forward, and that they confine
their remarks to the Redevelopment Plan and Ordinance NS-1173
and the Report on the Redevelopment Plan, and that the comments be
limited to five minutes per person.
Mr. Gilmaker stated that a man had come into his office and had
told him that the proposed plan made him sick; that it echoed of
socialism and communism; that most of the people at the hearing
opposed the plan, however, most of them had left; that he did not
know how many of them were still there; that the Property Rights
Association of Santa Ana had worked for a week and were able to
get together 288 signed cards opposing the plan as it had been
proposed which he had filed with the City Clerk prior to 7:30 P.M.;
that if they had had more time, they could have had 500 to 1,000
cards. He read the contents of the card as follows:
To the Honorable City Council, City of Santa Ana: My
property rights are in jeopardy, and I am opposed to the
condemnation aspects of the Santa Ana Community Redevelop-
ment Project Area Plan, and do not approve of said plan if
this provision remains.
He stated that the people signing the cards were not against a
plan of normal development, but opposed to the plan before Council;
that the 288 cards represented a lot more property than just one
parcel per card; that some of the people owned two or three par-
cels; that he owned six; that the plan had not worked well in
other cities; that it was very new and other cities were having
trouble with it; that the City of Long Beach had informed him
that they could not sell revenue bonds; that the City of Santa Ana
would probably use Federal Funds.
The Mayor asked Mr. Gilmaker to state his residence address for
the record.
Mr. Gilmaker stated that his residence address was 12412 Lee Lane,
Garden Grove, California.
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Mr. Gilmaker stated that the plan called for the use of General
Obligation bonds and Federal funds of any kind; that if there was
no intention to use these funds, that it should be removed from
the plan and replaced with tax increment financing; that the
cities of Buena Park, Brea, Indio, Riverside, Pomona, Fresno,
and San Bernardino were in varying degrees of difficulty with
their Redevelopment Programs based on the same law; that the plan
was not normal development; that the rights and freedom of
individual citizens, property owners, merchants and tenants were
being eroded by hasty development; that the use of eminent domain
for any reason would continue to destroy the property rights of
the majority; that if the plan failed, the bonds would become
general obligation of all residents of the City; that the
Redevelopment Commission without too much fanfare could extend to
any part of the City; that all were opposed to present plan; that
it was self-evident that the erosion of the basic freedoms would
destroy free enterprise if allowed to continue; that they wished
the right to redevelop, remodel, occupy, own and dispose of
their property without undue government influence.
Mr. Art Jacques, 1525 Portola Avenue, stated Council had driven
the people out of the Chambers by prolonging the meeting and
consequently the ones who should have been heard that live in
the area and will be affected were gone.
Mr. Steiner stated that Mr. Way had referred to the many meetings
held by the Committee, however, the public had not been informed
of all of them; that he had found out by accident and had attended
the first meeting in a bank building at 8:00 A.M. one morning;
that he had never been advised of subsequent meetings; that he
found out by accident and attended two meetings which had been
held on June 6, 1973. He asked what was going to'happen to the
Fourth Street District assessment if the plan developed; that he
was not against the plan in principal, but that he didn't like
the way it had been handled as far as the property owners were
concerned; and he suspects that there is a group buying'up
properties who plan to make a lot of money on the transaction.
The Mayor stated that as he understood it, there might be people
who were speculating; that if Mr. Steiner had any such information
that Council would check it out; that every Council member, Agency
or Commission Member had had to sign a statement if he owned or
bought any property in the Project Area.~
The Mayor then stated that the Fourth Street sidewalks assessment
would continue; that there would be no tax increase or assessment
districts of any kind.
Mrs. Klipstein, lis West Fourth Street, stated that she resented
very much any one person taking her and other people's time over
a long period during the evening; that they all worked and many
of the people had left because of time taken up uselessly; she
requested that anyone speaking be limited to one speaking engage-
ment; that she and her husband were property owners in the down-
town area; that she had done a lot of volunteer work and had
served on two building committees without compensation; that she
had a degree that included architecture; that unless someone had
a better plan, they were wasting the time of the community; that
she did not want to see the plan tossed aside unless someone came
up with something better.
Mr. Ray Villa, 309 South Bristol Street, stated that he wished
to speak on behalf of the plan; that it was a good plan, even
though it might be misunderstood; that there was a dark cloud
hanging over the area; that everyone was afraid of the words
"eminent domain"; that the idea had not been initiated by the
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City Council, but by the businessmen, citizens~ and taxpayers;
that the downtown area was not dying -- that it was dead, and
something had to be done; that the plan had the support of the
majority of the members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Planning
Commission and the Project Area Committee; that there was a
building located at 6th and Main Street that was being used as
a warehouse; that it was necessary to dispel the fears of people
in the fringes of the Project Area; that they were thinking that
their house would be torn down; that eminent domain could be used
and had been used in street widenings; that the people must be
given the facts; that there were sources who were giving mislead-
ing information, and putting fear into the people of being
thrown out of their homes.
Reverend Galal Gough, 2122 North Baker, stated that he was serving
a church in the Project Area; that speaking on behalf of the Human
Relations Commission, he was supporting the plan because they feel
that a healthy downtown is essential to a healthy city; that they
would like to see communities totally expanded to be more respon-
sive; that the Human Relations Commission is~ advocating a truly
comprehensive program geared to the needs of the commercial and
residential areas, with particular attention given to the matter
of relocation and resettlement assistance.
Mr. Gene Hoggat, 2021 East Fourth Street, representing the Chamber
of Commerce, read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce dated
June 22, 1973.
Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, 1125S Canton Drive, Studio City, stated
that she Was a property owner of three Project Area parcels.
She defended her building use, stating that it was not a "ware-
house" and that the boarded-up door was ordered by the fire
department; that her building was being rented by Milton Mann
as part of his studio; and that she had served on the Master Plan
Commission and other committees to work for the improvement of
the downtown area.
Mr. John MacDonald, Director of Legal Aid Society, 702 South
Broadway, stated that there was not too much question about
need for redevelopment in Santa Ana, but that his concern was
the people issue and what would happen to the people who were
forced to move from their homes; that his office had been invited
to review the Redevelopment Plan with respect to relocation; that
he had presented comments to the Project Area Committee because
they had indicated that parts of the plan and report on reloca-
tion were legally inadequate; that he had spent three hours with
staff and Mr. McMichael trying to come up with a final draft;
that the Legal Aid Society was not taking a position on the
Redevelopment Plan; that he was not taking a position as to
whether the Environmental Impact Report was adequate; but was
only concerned with relocation; that residences were being included
in the Project Area only to get tax base; that relocation assistance
should be provided to all people who are moved out because of
development, not just to the owners of the property, but to tenants
as well; that there was nothing in the plan to protect people from
being put under direct pressure which would result in their being
forced to move and that the assistance omission was a serious
oversight that Council should correct.
The Mayor stated that the City did not intend to move anyone,
but rather to start to redevelop the commercial areas of the City
that are really run down.
Mrs. Ruth M. Juhlin, 414 East Sixth Street, inquired about which
map determined the Project Area -- the one she had received in
the mail or the one shown at the hearing that evening.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 230 JUNE 25, 1973
Council assured her that her property was not in the Project Area.
Mrs. Juhlin stated that the proposed plan was not supposed to
affect the property owners in the area, but just the tenants;
that it affected more than just the tenants.
Mr. Dave Flaherty, 1346 S. Ashington, Anaheim, stated that he had
a business in Santa Ana and that he lived in Santa Aha until
three years ago; that he wanted to commend the staff on the
presentation of the plan; that he was the Vice Chairman of the
Project Area Committee; that he thought the presentation was
well done; that he believed that the redevelopment concept was
important to all people and citizens in the City because the
tax base had been watered down so that all of the taxpayers were
required to support functions that should be included in the tax
base; and that the decay in the area needed to be stopped.
Mr. Lee Headley, 304 Poppy, Corona Del Mar, stated that the plan
made him very happy, and urged property owners within the Project
Area to become "sellers" of their property, and suggested that
the following options were available to property owners who sell:
1) Relief from capital gains tax; 2) Tax reduction incentives;
and 3) Long-term loans. Those who wish to retain their property
and develop it, may ask for redevelopment government loans at
very low interest rates and low terms. Those who wish to retain
their property and not develop, could enter into a leasehold on
their land similar to the Irvine approach for developments; and
that he was sure that there were even more options available that
he had not mentioned.
Mrs. Lee Podolak, President, League of Women Voters, stated that
the League did not consider itself well enough informed to take
a stand on redevelopment; however, they wanted to stress their
concern about the definition of displaced persons.
Mr. Jim Foxx, 418 West Second Street, stated that he agreed that
redevelopment could be a good thing for Santa Ana; that it would
have his support if it took into consideration the elderly, the
poor, and the minorities, and provided them written protection
from exploitation by people with capital; that there were between
600 and 700 families within the redevelopment area; that it would
take an assessed value of only $10,000,000.00 to give each dis-
placed family the sum of $10,000.00; that those families with
low incomes should not have to pay to relocate themselves; that
the people who were living in the boarding houses, rooms, and
substandard housing would have to move when they were told to.
Mr. James Miranda, 2202 South Flower, stated that he wished to
commend the staff for a job well done; that when downtown Santa
Ana was revitalized, there would be some 40,000 or 50,000 who would
never go to outside shopping centers because this was their way
of life.
Mr. Cal Massee, E1 Cajon, (representative from Shell Oil, but
speaking on his own behalf), stated that he had lived in Santa
Ana from 1964 to 1968, that he had also lived in San Bernardino
and had seen the Redevelopment Agency there turn a very poor
area into a prosperous area, and that many corporations and business
concerns had answered the needs of the people; that, in his opinion,
it is the right thing to do in Santa Ana now because the City is
growing and expanding; and that it is up to the leaders of the
community to make things happen.
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RECESS
present.
At 12:30 A.M., a recess was
declared. The meeting
reconvened at 12:40 A.M.
with the same Councilmen
Mr. Billy C. Hall, Executive Director of the City Center Associa-
tion, 12542 Sally Street, Garden Grove, stated that he had lived
in the City from 1945 until 1971; that he worked in the City of
Santa Ana, and had attended school there. He read a letter from
the City Center Association dated June 18, 1973, and stated that
from the standpoint of businesses, that they did not have suffi-
cient number of customers to warrant maintaining a shop and that
the landowners property values were deteriorating; that from the
standpoint of citizens, that they needed to be able to point with
pride to their City; that if the deterioration was not stopped,
there would be a slum area; that a ghost town or a substandard
area was not wanted; that the citizens were going to other cities
to spend their money and the sales tax was going with them.
Mrs. Olive Banks, 202 North Parton, stated that the plan took
away the freedom of property owners to sell at top value.
The Mayor called for those persons wishing to speak in rebuttal
to the testimony given on the Redevelopment Plan and Ordinance
NS-1173 and the Report on the Redevelopment Plan.
No one came forward.
The Mayor called for any members of the staff who wished to speak
in rebuttal to the testimony on the Redevelopment Plan and
Ordinance NS-1173 and the Report on the Redevelopment Plan.
The Assistant City Manager stated that with regard to Mr. Gil-
maker's comments, there was no need to sell revenue bonds to
obtain tax increment, and regarding the Agency's financial
obligations, the Agency would not be a taxing power, and bonds
would not be a debt to the City of Santa or any political
subdivision of the State other than the Agency; that with regard
to Mr. MacDonald's comments, the City of Santa Ana had followed
all proper practices regarding relocation; that staff would be
happy to meet with Mr. MacDonald; that staff had spent many hours
with Mrs. Podolak and Mr. MacDonald, and that staff felt that
all documents were proper, legal, and moral in all respects.
Mr. MacDonald stated that he guaranteed there were some very
serious problems; that the Braithwaite Act Government Code
Section 7261 requires current list of all available real property
in the area and that the listing was not available; that as for
the moral aspects, he has serious concerns that the City is
responsible for those people that are indirectly caused to be
removed, and that he proposes to submit an opinion regarding
the City's responsibility and expansion of the relocation rights;
and that the matter is still at issue and it may be litigated.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that Mr. MacDonald had brought
up legal questions, and that discussions of the issues would
continue; that Mr. McDonald had been advised that in the opinion
of the City Attorney's Office the Redevelopment Plan and Report
on the Redevelopment met the requirements of the Redevelopment Law.
Mr. Gilmaker stated that the indirect relocation business would
add years of expense and cost to the plan, and read from page 5
of the Redevelopment Plan pertaining to methods for financing the
Project.
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Mr. Villa stated that under the urban renewal and model cities
programs developers are compelled to give relocation assistance.
Mr. Foxx requested that the public hearing be continued to a date
when it could start at 7:30 P.M. to give more people a chance to
comment.
The Mayor stated that Council was not in a position to continue
the public hearing and that people could have stayed if they had
wanted to.
The Clerk reported that a statement had been filed by the Con-
cerned Citizens Committee, signed by 84 businessmen in the City.
Councilman Griset's motion to receive and file the statement favor-
ing the Redevelopment Plan was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Griset moved that the Community Redevelopment Agency
refer the Report on the Redevelopment Plan to the Santa Ana City
Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Patterson, Yamamoto
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: Markel
Councilman Griset's motion to receive and file the amended Report
on the Redevelopment Plan dated June 25, 1973, was seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe, Patterson, Ward
NOES: Evans, Markel
ABSENT: None
Councilman Griset's motion to close the public hearing on the
Redevelopment Plan, Ordinance NS-1173, and the hearing concerning
comments on the Report on the Redevelopment Plan, and to overrule
all written and oral objections presented at the public hearing,
was seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following
vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Patterson, Yamamoto
NOES: Evans, Markel
ABSENT: None
Prior to voting, the Mayor stated that he was pleasantly surprised
at the number of people who had come to the hearing and delighted
to find that 90% of them appeared to be in favor of redevelopment
in spite of some of the incorrect information that had been
circulated on the subject.
ORDINANCE NS-1173 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; INCORPORAT-
ING SAID PLAN BY REFERENCE; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSES AND INTENT
OF SAID PROJECT AREA; DESIGNATING THE APPROVED PLAN AS THE OFFICIAL
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE PROJECT AREA; MAKING FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS BY SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY SAID PLAN;
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE AND COMPLETE ANY AND ALL
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PROCEEDINGS NECESSARY TO BE CARRIED OUT BY SAID CITY AS PROVIDED
FOR IN SAID PLAN; AND APPROVING AND DECLARING THE FEASIBILITY
OF RELOCATION was passed to second reading on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following
vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Patterson, Yamamoto
NOES: Evans, Markel
ABSENT: None
Prior to voting, Councilman Evans stated that he thought the
Redevelopment Commission and the staff had been very sincere in
their efforts and deserved a lot of thanks; that he was sure that
every citizen in the community was interested in improving living
and economic conditions; that he personally had to vote his own
conviction and hoped that maybe he was wrong; that he could not
support something about which he was apprehensive; that the
procedures are vague for those who face condemnation; that the
powers of condemnation had been broadened; that possibly
the Agency might be forced to borrow from the general tax fund for
the operation of the Agency for the following year or so until
money could be obtained; that he thought it was unfair that the
owner of property within the Project Area might wish to build
on his property and would be unable to do so without approval of
another governing body; that private enterprise could succeed;
that his company (First American Title) was successful; that
there was private money there, and hopefully they were contribut-
ing to the development of the downtown area in their own way; and
that he sincerely hoped that he was wrong and that the plan
accomplished needs without further burden to the taxpayers.
Councilman Garthe stated that in the last couple of weeks, he
had had the opportunity to see some of the developments in some
of the larger cities in California; that one of the finest he had
seen in a long time was built in a slum area; that this Plan
challenges the Council, Planning Commission and administrative
staff all the way to dedicate themselves to doing a job for Santa
Aha and to do it in the best possible way.
The Community Redevelopment Agency and the Community Redevelopment
Commission adjourned their joint meetings with the City Council at
1:40 A.M., by unanimous informal agreement. (CA 82.5)
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT
DISTRICT
following action:
On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Council-
man Evans, and unanimously
carried, Council took the
Accepted the proposed bus routes set forth in the Orange County
Transit District letters dated May 16 and June 15, as recommended
in the report dated June 11 from the Director of Public Works.
(CA 84.4)
SPEC. 734-105 After considering the
ANNUAL GASOLINE REQUIREMENT report of the Purchasing
and Property Control
Officer dated June 20,
1973, relating to the annual gasoline requirement bid award;
accepted proposals of Shell Oil Co. and Standard Oil Company,
authorized their execution by the Purchasing Agent, and adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 73-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
234 JUNE 25, 1973
CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING THAT AN URGENT NECESSITY REQUIRES THAT
CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1973 BE LET WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY YkRNAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. (CA 89G)
CURBLINE POSTAL After considering the report
BOX DELIVERY of the Planning Director
dated June 20, 1973, relating
to the position that the
City of Placentia had taken with regard to curbline postal box
delivery in new housing tracts; adopted the position to oppose the
postal service policy. The motion further instructed the Clerk to
convey this opposition to the appropriate legislative representa-
tives citing the following reasons:
(a)
Curbline rural post boxes are susceptible to
theft because of proximity to the street right-of-
way;
(b) Rural type curbline postal boxes will create an
undesirable cluttered appearing streetscape; and
(c) Little real economy is to be realized in the
City by the U. S. Postal Service.
(CA 75)
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES After considering the report
of the Acting Museum Direc-
tor dated June 20, 1973,
relating to the installation
of underground utilities beneath the Museum Expansion; approved
the funding in the approximate amount of $24,000 from Revenue Sharing
Funds for the necessary undergrounding. (CA 134; CA 85)
SANTA ANA BICYCLE TRAIL After considering the report
of the Director of Public
Works dated June 13, 1973,
relating to the construction
of a bicycle trail along the Santa Ana River between Pacific Coast
Highway and Atlanta Avenue and between Edinger Avenue and Katella
Avenue; approved plans and special provisions for the construction
of the bicycle trail. (CA 18.6)
ABANDONMENT OF WELLS AND Council continued to the
CODE OF ETHICS July 2, 1973 meeting Agenda
items 64 and 65, relating
to Drilling and Abandonment
of Wells and Code of Ethics respectively, on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following
vote:
AYES:
Evans, Ward, Garthe, Griset, Markel, Patterson,
Yamamoto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council continued the
scheduled Executive Session
to the July 2 meeting by
informal unanimous consent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Yamamoto requested
of staff a report regarding
the possibility of putting
lights on the baseball
diamond at Rosita Park, and said he would pick it up from staff in
a couple of days. The Mayor then requested that the entire Council
receive the report.
Councilman Ward suggested that presentations at Council meetings
might be made in a more professional manner.
ADJOURNMENT
informal unanimous consent.
Council adjourned at 1:45
A.M. to Thursday, June 28,
1973, at 4:00 P.M. in Room
831 of the City Hall, by
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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