HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1973MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 2, 1973
The meeting was called to order 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, Harry K. Yamamoto,
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 The Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 18, 1973
and the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of June 21, 1973
were approved as submitted, on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
reconvened at 2:35 P.M.
with all
At 2:11 P.M., Council
recessed to convene the
Community Redevelopment
Agency. The meeting
Councilmen present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items
were removed from the Con-
sent Calendar: Items 6 and
9 B, requested by Councilman
Ward; Item 7 B requested by Councilman Yamamoto; Item 7 A
requested by Councilman Markel.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and
unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action on
the following Consent Calendar items:
BID AWARDS
Awarded contracts as follows
on the basis of lowest, best
and most responsible bidder:
SPEC. 73-007 One Two Door Sports Coupe,
1973 Model (Crime Specific Program); awarded
to Santa Ana Dodge on the basis of being
the lone bidder to comply with specifications.
SPEC. 73-012 Portable Burglar Alarm System
(Crime Specific Program); awarded to Varda,
Bakersfield, on basis of only responsible and
best bidder.
SPEC. 73-013 - Vehicle Follower System
(Crime Specific Program); awarded to Gus
Manufacturing, Inc., E1 Paso, Texas, on
basis of only responsible and best bidder.
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CONSENT
CALENDAR - Continued
SPEC. 73-015 - Four High Band Mobile Radios
(Additional Units for new Building Depart-
ment Vehicles); awarded to RCA Corporation
on the four mobile radios without maintenance
on basis of most responsible and best bidder.
SPEC. 73-016 - Radio Communications Console;
continued until August 20, for further
analysis, with bidders' concurrence.
PROJECT 4027 - Construct Storm Drain Catch Basin
and Connector Pipe at Warner Avenue and
Van Ness Avenue; awarded to Roger Lyon,
Hollywood, on basis of lowest responsible
and best bidder. (CA 89)
AGREEMENTS
agreements:
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following
LEASE RENEWAL - Between the City and Delhi
Organization, for property located at 542
East Central Avenue (South Community Center),
for additional year. (A-73-39)
LEASE RENEWAL - Between the City and Cherney,
Cherney, Voorhees, and Forge, for property
located at 4404, 4406, and 4408 West Fifth
Street (West Community Center), for additional
year. (A-73-40)
TRAFFIC
installed June
21 through June
Received and ordered
filed report of control
devices removed or
25, 1973, inclusive. (CA 18.3a)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and ordered filed
the following Alcoholic
Beverage License Application:
CERTIFIED DRUG CORP., 1002 E. 17th Street,
Off Sale Beer and Wine, Original. (CA 146)
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 June 21 through
June 27, 1973, inclusive. (CA 155; 5242,44-46,48,49,52-54)
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTOR, CITY
and Clerk:
Approved the following
deeds and authorized their
execution by the Mayor
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, north side of Mac
Arthur, west side Main, vehicular access rights.
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD,
south Edinger, vehicular
(CA 155; Deeds 5243,5247)
west side Grand,
access rights.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS Approved the following
maps subject to conditions
contained in the Planning
Director's reports dated June 26, June 25 and June 25,
respectively:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #818 - Filed by Hazel
C. Greenleaf, creating three (3) M 1 parcels
to be used for industrial development, located
generally on the southwest corner of First
and Daisy Streets.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #819 - Filed by William
A. Fruehling, creating two (2) M 1 parcels,
to be used for industrial development, located
generally on the north side of Central Avenue,
west of Fairview Street.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #820 - Filed by MPG
Ranch, creating five (5) M 1 parcels, to be
used for industrial uses, located generally
on the southwest corner of Newport Circle and
Ritchey Street. (CA 25)
~ * * * * * * ~ CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS
SOLICITATION APPLICATION The application filed by
Pride Equals Respectability
and Equality, Inc., for
charitable solicitation
through candy sales, was approved on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Markel and carried with Councilmen Ward
and Evans dissenting. The solicitation purpose is to finance
activities for local youths who have become members of Pride in
the City. The period of solicitation is from July 1, 1973 to
August 29, 1973, inclusive, and approval was subject to the
following conditions:
Submission of a certified audited annual
financial statement at the end of the calendar
year;
Submission of applicant's own statement of
income and expenses with each application
submitted in the future; and
Periodic inspection of financial records by
Police Department representatives as deemed
necessary by the Chief of Police.
(CA 91)
VARIANCE APPLICATION VA 73-29, filed by S. H.
NO. 73-29 and J. J. Burnham, to
S. H. AND J. J. BURNHAM construct an office building
in the R 2 District at
1630 E. Palm Street, approved by the Planning Commission on
June 11, 1973, was received and filed on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried, with Councilmen
Garthe and Markel dissenting. (CA 13)
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MINOR EXCEPTION 73-13 Minor Exception 73~13,
ARLOTTO- MAXWELL filed by Florence J.
Arlotto and Winslow Maxwell,
to allow an expansion of a
beer bar within 300 feet of the R 1 District at 2543 W. McFadden
Avenue, approved by the Zoning Administrator on June 13, 1973,
was set for public hearing on August 6, on motion of Councilman
Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Yamamoto, Garthe, Evans, Markel
NOES: Griset, Ward, Patterson
ABSENT: None
A previous motion, by Councilman Ward, seconded by Mayor Patter-
son, to receive and file the Minor Exception was defeated on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Ward, Patterson, Griset
NOES: Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Evans
ABSENT: None (CA 13.2)
DEEDS WITH CASH The following deed was
GRANTEE, CITY approved and the Mayor
was authorized to sign
all necessary documents
in connection with the purchase, on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
MADZOEFF, east side Main, south of Bachman, street
purposes. (CA 155; Deed 5250)
The following deed was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to sign all necessary documents in connection with the purchase
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and carried with Councilmen Evans and Yamamoto dissenting:
LINGER, north side Seventeenth, east of Spurgeon,
street purposes. (CA 155; Deed 5251)
READING WAIVED The full reading of
ordinances and resolutions,
the titles of which appeared
on the public Agenda, was
waived on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset
seconded by Councilman Evans.
ORDINANCE NS-1171 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
ALMQUIST, HOLMES, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VELASCO AND PALMER SANTA ANA APPROVING AMEND-
MENT APPLICATION #719 FILED
BY FORREST ALMQUIST, THELMA HOLMES, MICAELA VELASCO AND EDDIE
PALMER TO REZONE PROPERTIES FROM THE P DISTRICT TO THE C 5 AND
R 2B DISTRICTS, AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 11-5-10 (EXHIBIT
A.A. 719-B) was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Evans and carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Evans, Yamamoto,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Patterson
Markel, Garthe, Ward, Griset
(CA 10)
ORDIN~qCE NS-1172 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
BURGER KING PROPERTIES, INC. 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 adopted on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Evans, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Ward, Griset
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Patterson
(CA 10)
ORDINANCE NS-1173 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE REDEVELOP-
MENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA; INCORPORATING 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 PROCEEDINGS NECESSARY TO BE
CARRIED OUT BY SAID CITY AS PROVIDED FOR IN SAID PLAN; AND
APPROVING AND DECLARING THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION was adopted
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and
carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson
NOES: Markel, Evans
ABSENT: None (CA 82.S)
ORDINANCE NS-1174 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
THEATER DEFINITION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION
12-6 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE (Theater Definition) was adopted on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Griset, Evans, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto
NOES: Patterson, Ward
ABSENT: None
(CA 149; CA 74)
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ORDINANCE 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 NEWSPAPERS ON THE PUB-
LIC RIGHT OF WAY was adopted on motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Griset and carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Yamamoto, Griset, Markel, Garthe, Ward
Evans, Patterson
ABSENT: None
(CA 153; CA 74)
RESOLUTION 73-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
VA 73-20 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANCIENT VALLEY PROPERTIES SANTA ANA OVERRULING THE
DECISION OF THE PLANN%NG
COMMISSION AND DENYING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 73-20 FILED BY
ANCIENT VALLEY PROPERTIES was adopted on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried with Councilman
Evans dissenting, and Mayor Patterson abstaining. (CA 13)
CONVERSION OF GARAGES A letter from Community
SAN SOUCI OWNERS Management Company,
ASSOCIATION representing the Board
of Directors of San
Souci Owners Association, dated June 19, 1973, requesting
inspection and/or investigation of certain garages converted into
living quarters in violation of ordinances, was received and
filed on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Markel)
seconded by Councilman Griset, and staff was instructed to
continue its investigation into the matter. (CA 87; CA 78)
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT A letter from Donald B.
COMMISSION AND RECREATION Christeson, dated June 26,
AND PARKS BOARD RESIGNATION 1973, resigning as Chairman
and a member of the Commis-
sion, was received and filed with regret on the unanimously
approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto. The motion also included acceptance of Mr. Christeson's
resignation from the Board of Recreation and Parks due to his
moving outside the City. (CA 82.1; CA 52.2)
PLANNING COMMISSION A letter from the Planning
REFERRAL POLICY Commission dated June 28,
1973, recommending that
Council refer back to the
Planning Commission those matters upon which new evidence is
presented, was considered. Council reaffirmed its policy to
refer to the Planning Commission the Planning matters on which
Council is not required to act, those where the applicant has
changed his proposal and those which can legally be referred back,
on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Evans. The City Attorney stated that he would
prepare and forward a letter to the Planning Commission explain-
ing the policy in more detail. (CA 78.1)
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LAND AGREEMENT A letter from Howard B.
HOWARD B. LAWSON CO. Lawson Company dated
June 20, 1973, requesting
time for oral presenta-
tion; continued from June 25 meeting, was received and filed on
the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto, after being informed that the request
had been withdrawn. (Agreement)
DRILLING AND Council received and
ABANDONMENT OF WELLS filed an interim report
dated June 20, from the
Director of Public Works
regarding the status of the request of Dr. John Philp, County
Health Officer, that his department take over the inspection
for all drilling and abandonment of water wells within the
City. The request had been referred to staff on April 16. The
report stated that Municipal Code Section 39-32 covers the
subject and the staff is not prepared to recommend approval
of the Health Officer's request until it is satisfied that
the administration of the proposed ordinance would be fair
to all and not work to the detriment of the City; and that
negotiations with the Health Department officials would
continue ~ (CA 12)
CODE OF ETHICS The City Attorney was
instructed to prepare
and present to Council
a resolution incorporating
all of the Government Code Sections, City Charter Sections and
Municipal Code Sections pertaining to a Code of Ethics which
were set forth in his written report dated June 19, on the
unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Garthe. (CA 50.12)
SURPLUS PARKING
METERS AND POSTS
Council instructed staff
to postpone the sale of
parking meters and posts
until a Civic Center Area
Parking Plan has been formulated in collaboration with the Civic
Center Authority on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. Councilman Ward stated
that the sale of the meters might be premature because of the
possible use of the meters in the Civic Center Area when a park-
ing plan has been finalized.
Mr. Billy C. Hall, Executive Director of the Santa Ana City
Center Association, recommended the removal from the downtown
area of the posts and the sale of meters and posts as soon as
possible before the market "dwindled dry". (CA 45)
ANNUAL SALE OF The sale of. scrap metal,
SCRAP paper,.wood, etc~ in
individual lots during
fiscal year 1973-1974,
in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2-704, was authorized
in unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Garthe. (CA 45)
CIVIC CENTER
MASTER PLAN
The Mayor was authorized
to discuss with representa-
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tires of the Orange County Board of Supervisors the possible
revision of the Civic Center Joint Powers Agreement, to make
the Civic Center Authority responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the Civic Center, on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Mayor Patterson, and unanimously carried. (CA 77.14)
HOUSING AUTHORITY
meeting reconvened
at 4:20 P.M.
At 4:10 P.M., Council
recessed to convene the
Annual Meeting of the
Housing Authority. The
with all Councilmen present.
COVENANT AND AGREEMENT The Covenant and Agreement
LEADERSHIP HOUSING between the City and
SYSTEMS, INC. Leadership Housing Systems,
Inc., recorded June 27,
1973, pertaining to Final Tract Map No. 8236, was approved and
its execution by the City Manager was ratified, on the unani-
mously carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Griset. (CA 24)
SPECIFICATION NO. 73-018 Council rejected lone bid
FOUR 2-DOOR COMPACT SEDANS received from Anaheim Ameri-
can, Anaheim, waived bidding
procedure, and authorized
negotiated purchase of four 2-door compact sedans, pursuant to
Section 421 of the City Charter, on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
(CA 65.5)
THORNTON PARK The interim report dated
PROPERTY EXCHANGE June 28, relative to the
status of the negotiation
for the exchange of a
portion of Thornton Park for similar recreational property within
Tentative Tract 8203 was received and filed on the unanimously
approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Evans. The matter was referred to staff on June 25. The report
stated the negotiations between the City and the William Lyon
Company were in progress. (CA 52.1)
COMMUNITY ANTENNA The interim report dated
TELEVISION June 28, relative to the
status of a Community
Antenna Television Service
was received and filed on the unanimously approved motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. The matter was
referred to staff on October 18, 1971; a previous interim report
was filed January 3, 1972. The recommendation was to postpone
any action pending final action on a similar study and probable
franchise award by the City of Anaheim to avoid unnecessary
expenditure and duplication of efforts. (CA 153.3)
SUMMARY OF
COUNCIL REFERRALS
approved motion of Councilman Evans,
(CA 80.2)
The report of the Summary
of Council Referrals dated
July 2, 1973, was received
and filed on the unanimously
seconded by Councilman Griset.
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SERVICE STATION Council instructed the City
ORDINANCE Attorney to prepare and
present to Council an
ordinance regulating ser-
vice stations, subjecting them to a Conditional Use Permit pro-
cedure, and providing for the removal or re-opening of abandoned
stations prior to the issuance of permits for the erection of
a new station by the same distributor, on the unanimously approved
motion of Mayor Patterson, seconded by Councilman Ward. (CA 78)
TAXI ORDINANCE The City Attorney was
instructed to prepare and
present to Council, as
soon as possible, the
revision of the taxi ordinance, on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans. (CA 26)
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WAIVER Council considered a
THEO LACY written request from Theo
Lacy, Attorney, 1204 North
Ross Street, appealing
the Planning Commission denial of a waiver of the underground
utilities requirement for property located at 1204 North Ross
Street. Following discussion, and acting on the request of the
applicant, the matter was continued to the next meeting, on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward and
carried, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. (CA 134)
APPLICATION TO USE The application to use
PUBLIC PROPERTY public property, dated
July 2, filed by Mrs.
Arnold S. Petersen, 2802
North Waverly Street, was unanimously approved on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel, subject to
all applicable administrative and Municipal Code provisions.
The applicant requested use of the cul de sac street area at
the end of Waverly Street on July 4, from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
for a barbeque and fireworks display for ten families who live
on the cul de sac. (CA 45.1)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel spoke
INDUSTRIAL ZONE against commercial
development in the
Industrial Zone and
requested Chamber of Commerce support of his position. Council-
men Ward and Garthe concurred with Councilman Markel. (CA 78)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MEMORIAL PARK LIGHTING
at 12:15 A.M., in Memorial Park.
nel give more attention to this
in view of the imminent energy crisis.
Councilman Evans stated
that he had received a
telephone call reporting
that the lights were on
He requested that park person-
responsibility, particularly
(CA 52)
CHURCH SIGNS The Planning Director
distributed to Council
a report dated July 2,
1973, relating to a sign
at the Methodist Church, Spurgeon and Santa Ana Boulevard. The
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report was made in response to an inquiry which had been made
by Councilman Markel, and stated that his department had been
unable to find any violation of the Sign Ordinance relating to
the placement or illumination of the sign in question. (CA 34)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
and reconvened at 5:40
At 5:15 P.M., Council
recessed for an Executive
Session to consider Board
and Commission appointments
P.M., with all Councilmen present.
RBCBSS
At 5:40 P.M., Council
recessed for a joint
dinner with the Board
of Recreation and Parks.
RECONVENE
At 7:40 P.M., the meeting
was reconvened with all
Councilmen present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(CA 9.10)
There was a Flag Ceremony
led by Girl Scout Troop
#362, sponsored by Andrew
Jackson Elementary School.
INVOCATION
(CA 80.17)
The invocation was given
by Reverend Charles
Wesley Closson, of the
Spurgeon Methodist Church.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Brea, who were in the audience.
The Mayor recognized Mayor
Jack Hammett of Costa Mesa,
Mayor Donald L. Fox and City
Manager Wayne D. Wedin of
SPECIAL PRESENTATION The Mayor presented to
ANDREW J. HINSHAW Congressman Andrew J.
Hinshaw, 39th Congressional
District, a City Seal
Plaque and a Special Resolution of Commendation, recognizing the
vigorous dedication and integrity which have been the hallmark of
his personal life and public career. (CA 73 B)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION The Mayor presented Certifi-
BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS cates of Appreciation to the
following members of the
Board of Recreation and
Parks: Glen C. Evans, Chairman, Wesley Humphrey and Rudy Francis,
and requested that Chairman Evans deliver similar Certificates to
the other members who were not present. (CA 52.2)
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
Santa Ana General Plan. (CA 78.3d)
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The Director of Planning
distributed to Council a
copy of the proposed Open
Space Element of the
JULY 2, 1973
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
BOYS' CLUB OF SANTA ANA
The Mayor acknowledged the
Boys' Club of Santa Ana
who had been invited to
give an oral presentation.
Salvatore F. Rubino, Executive Director of the Boys' Club of
Santa Aha, stated that the Club was located at 950 West Highland
in the southwest area of the City, and was available to all boys,
age ? to 18, for dues of $1.00 per year. He gave a brief history
of the club, told of the programs that were available, identified
the Board of Directors, and stated that membership averaged
1,300 boys per year.
Mr. Rubino suggested to Council the possibility of the formation
of a Youth Council and a Youth Council Advisory Board to promote
the general welfare of youth, and gave the Clerk his letter
dated July 2, 1973, relating to the suggestion.
The Mayor stated that he had recently written a letter to find
out more about youth councils; that Council was reaching out in
that direction and had expressed interest in what some other
cities were doing along those lines. (CA 9.3; CA 140.3)
MOBILE INTENSIVE The Mayor acknowledged
CARE PARAMEDICS that Ray Reader, Director
of the Mobile Intensive
Care Paramedics Program,
Orange County Medical Center, was in the audience to present a
film on the program, however, that a time problem might exist in
that Council was required to go into an executive session during
the evening.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion to view the film, was seconded bM
Councilman Garthe, and carried with Councilman Evans dissenting.
Mr. Reader presented the film,
Santa Ana Fire Department were
for the program in September.
and stated that nine members of
scheduled to begin instruction
(CA 64)
the
KNAPP REAPPORTIONMENT Council considered the
PLAN report of the Assistant
RES. 73-72 to City Manager dated
July 2, 1973, relating
to the Knapp Plan for Reapportionment. The report stated that
the "Knapp Plan" proposed the reapportionment of congressional
districts within the State to prevent gerrymandering for parti-
san political purposes or to protect incumbents.
RESOLUTION 73-72, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA ENDORSING THE CRITERIA AND APPROACH OF THE "KNAPP
PLAN" AND RECOMMENDING THE CONSIDERATION BY THE SPECIAL Y~STERS
AS A REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE 1972 TEMPORARY CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried.
The motion included direction to forward a copy of the resolution
to the Special Masters on Reapportionment no later than July 10,
1973.
Prior to voting, the Assistant to the City Manager stated that
the effect of the Knapp Plan upon the City would be to put all
of Santa Ana into the 39th Congressional District.
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After voting, Councilman Griset stated that he would encourage
staff to write a letter to request the same kind of criteria be
set up for the Senate and Assembly Districts for the State of
California. (CA 57A)
EXECUTIVE SESSION Council recessed to an
Executive Session at
8:50 P.M. to consider
personnel matters. The
meeting was reconvened at 10:25 P.M. with all Councilmen present.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned
at 10:25 P.M., to July 5,
1973, at 4:00 P.M., in
Room 831, City Hall, 20
Civic Center Plaza, on the unanimously approved motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset.
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