HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1973MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 7, 1973
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana was convened at 8:15 A.M., by Mayor Jerry M.
Patterson, in Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
proper Notice and Posting having been accomplished, with
affidavits on file in the office of the Clerk of the Council.
The following Councilmen were present: J. Ogden Markel,
Vernon S. Evans, James E. Ward and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson.
Councilmen John Garthe and Harry K. Yamamoto arrived at
8:30 A.M. and 8:40 A.M., respectively. Councilman Lorin
Griset was absent.
The following members of staff were also present: City Manager
Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney James A. Withers, Finance Direc-
tor Larry Shaffer, Park Superintendent Bomo Koral, Recreation
Superintendent Gene Laumeister, Assistant Director of Public
Works John Stevens, Assistant to the City Manager G. David
Tayco, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
PROPOSED BUDGET Council continued its
1973-1974 review of the proposed
Budget, commencing on
page 97. Discussion
of the City's use and responsbility relative to the Santa Aha
College Pool was continued from the meeting of July 5. The
Manager stated that the pool had been built by the City in 1958,
that the City had entered into an agreement with the College
for its use and maintenance; and that after a period of time,
the College would purchase the pool for outright ownership.
However, the College is not interested in acquiring the pool
at this time and the contract is under re-negotiation. The
Manager added that the City should build a pool to serve the area
north of 17th Street if it were denied use of the College facility.
Council informally instructed staff to continue negotiations with
emphasis on a more equitable agreement for maintenance of the pool.
Councilman Yamamoto inquired about the possibility of installing
lights at Rosita Park. The Mayor replied that additional items
to the Budget would be considered following completion of the
Budget review.
The City Manager responded to a question from Councilman Markel,
stating that a particular site for the proposed fire station
in the vicinity of Santa Clara and Broadway had not yet been
determined; and that there was money in the Budget for the
purchase of the site. Councilman Ward pointed out that the area
had adequate fire protection under the terms of the mutual fire
response agreement with the City of Orange.
Staff was requested to investigate the possibility of the City's
Little League organizations constructing concession stands in
some of the parks in collaboration with the Park Department staff;
and to submit a report to Council, on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Evans seconded by Councilman Ward. Council-
man Evans referred staff to Mr. Ted Ward, District 30 Commissioner
for Little League. Mayor Patterson suggested that the City prepare
the design for the buildings and draft the policy for their use
and operation.
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The Manager stated that a water rate increase would be necessary
in order to keep the water system totally self-supporting; and
that a recommendation would be submitted to Council within the
next several months. Mayor Patterson requested submission of
the recommendation in September or October.
Assistant Director of Public Works John Stevens stated that the
City is negotiating for appraisal services in conjunction with
the proposed purchase of portions of the Garden Grove Water
System and the Southern California Water Systems.
Councilman Ward stated his concern that the City is not exhibit-
ing leadership in the area of environmental protection and
suggested promotion of bicycles and buses in the City and par-
ticularly in the Civic Center area.
Mayor Patterson suggested incentive programs for car pools, a
shuttle bus and bike racks for the Civic Center area.
Councilman Garthe suggested the establishment of a bus terminal
as soon as possible.
The Park Superintendent reported that County action was pending
on a request from the City that Centennial Park be classified
as a regional park. Mayor Patterson requested that the Recrea-
tion and Parks Board and staff provide Council with recommenda-
tions and supporting data regarding the use and development of
the park.
Council discussed the list of "Unfunded But Highly Desirable
Budget Items "on page 189 of the proposed Budget. The
City Manager gs~i~ated that the proposed lighting of Rosita Park
would amount to $19,500. He stated that the recommended salary
increases for department heads would amount to $31,000; that the
Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council dues
amounted to a total of $5,100 which was $3,400 less than the
amount provided. Councilman Ward stated that the I.C.C. vote
should be proportionate to the cost of membership and Councilmen
Garthe and Evans concurred. Mayor Patterson suggested that the
City join for the coming year work toward achieving proportional
voting and review the matter before joining for the next fiscal
year.
ORANGE COUNTY Councilman Ward's motion
INTERGOVERNMENTAL to approve the additional
COORDINATING COUNCIL $3,400 needed for Orange
County Intergovernmental
Coordinating Council membership, subject to negotiation regarding
the amount of fee in relationship to voting strength prior to
renewal next year, was seconded by Councilman Evans and carried
with Councilman Markel dissenting.
ROSITA PARK
Rosita Park ballfield was
unanimously carried.
Councilman Evans' motion to
approve the addition of
$19,500 to the proposed
Budget for lighting the
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and
DEPARTMENT HEAD
SALARIES
Councilman Evans' motion
to approve the addition of
$31,000 for Department Head
salary increases (7 per cent),
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effective July 1, 1973, was seconded by Councilman Ward and
carried with Councilman Markel dissenting. Councilman Evans
reserved the right to vote on a lesser percentage of increase,
stating that he believed seven per cent was too high but that
he favored an increase.
Mayor Patterson stated that Council had $100,000 to leave in
the contingency fund or to authorize some of the unfunded items.
The following unfunded items (page 189) were removed from the
list for discussion purposes at the next Budget study session:
Item No. Description Amount
3 Recreation and Parks open-space $300,000
needs in Central City area
7 Planning - additional Assistant 14,000
Planner
51-269 Recreation and Parks - Adams Park 19,500
ballfield lights and poles
23-286 Recreation and Parks 2 additional 18,000
Grounds Maintenance Man II positions
51-286 Recreation and Parks - additional 5,000
light truck and equipment
In addition Councilman Ward requested further discussion on the
widening of 17th Street, College Drive to Bristol (page 92).
Mayor Patterson requested staff to provide pertinent information
for the foregoing items at the Budget study session on Monday,
July 16, 1973, at 1:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 P.M., the
meeting was adjourned to
Monday, July 16, 1973,
at 1:00 P.M., Room 147,
City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans.
F~orence .
Clerk of th~' Council
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