HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-1973MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
September 4, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 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. Mayor Jerry M, Patterson was absent. Also present
were Assistant City Manager Tom Andrusky, City Attorney James
A. Withers, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman,
Assistant Director of Public Works John Stevens, and Clerk
of the Council Florence I. Malone.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
meeting reconvened at 2:12 P.M.
At 2:10 P.M., Council
recessed to convene
the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency. The
with all Councilmen present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items
were removed from the Con-
sent Calendar: Item 3 C
requested by Councilman
Griset; Items S C, ? A, 9, and 10 A requested by Councilman
Ward; Item 10 B requested by Councilman Yamamoto; Item 1 requested
by Councilman Garthe; and Items 5 B, 13, 14 A and 14 B requested
by Councilman Markel.
On motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe,
and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action
on the following Consent Calendar items:
BID AWARDS
Continued award of the
following contract to
September 17, 1973:
PROJECT T-3041 (147) - Traffic signal modification
and installation of telephone signal interconnect
at various locations.
Awarded contracts as follows on the basis of lowest, best
and most responsible bidder:
SPEC. 73-016 - Radio communications console,
awarded to Mobile Radio, Inc., Santa Fe Springs.
SPEC. 73-020 - Mobile telephone for Crime
Specifics, awarded to Orange County Radio
Telephone, Santa Ana.
(CA 89)
AGREEMENTS
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following
agreements:
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 - Supplement
to Agreement dated July 16, 1973, for Collection
of Sewer Connection Charges. (A-73-41)
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 3 Supplement
to Agreement dated July 16, 1973, for Collection
of Sewer Connection Charges. (A-73-42)
TRAFFIC
1973, inclusive.
(CA 18.3a)
Received and ordered filed
report of control devices
removed or installed
August 16 through August 23,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and ordered filed
the following Alcoholic
Beverage License Applica-
tions:
THE SOUTHLAND CORP., 1532 South Flower Street;
Off Sale Beer & Wine, Person to Person Transfer.
WRIGHT, Donald A., 2096 South Grand Avenue;
Off Sale Beer & Wine, Original.
MORAN, David D.,
Sale Beer & Wine,
withdrawn).
1624 South Standard, Off
Original. (Application
(CA 146)
MINOR EXCEPTIONS
AND VARIANCES
Received and ordered filed
the following applications:
VA 73-39, MARY E. MORRIS - To
vacant restaurant into office
rental of vehicles in the R 1
at 1325-1331 E. l?th Street.
convert an existing
space for lease and
and R 2 Districts,
(CA 13)
MINOR EXCEPTION 73-19, RICHARD M. ELWELL - Reduc-
tion in parking from 21 to 17 off-street parking
spaces in the M 1 District at 1206 E. Washington.
(CA 13.2)
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE
Approved the following
Application for Special
License to Use Public
Property:
HOWARD A. ASHBY, ET AL., open air display of
sporting goods and equipment with a casting
demonstration and lessons for the general
public; the 1100 block of South Hathaway; from
September 21, 1973 at 5:00 P.M., to September 22,
1973 at 5:00 P.M. (CA 45.1)
TENTATIVE PARCEL/
TRACT MAPS
Approved the following
maps subject to conditions
contained in the Planning
Director's report:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 833 Filed by Harry
Martin and Associates creating two (2) M 1
parcels, to be used for industrial uses;
located generally on the west side of Wright
Street, 540 feet south of McFadden Avenue; (CA
25)
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 8370 Filed by The
Buccola Company creating forty-four (44)
R 1 lots to be used for single family
residences; located generally northeast
of the intersection of Old Grand Street
and Santa Clara Avenue; (CA 24)
and continued the following map to September 17,
1973 as requested by the applicant:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 830 Filed by Neishi
and Sadakane, creating two R 1 parcels, to
be used for residential uses; located
generally on the south side of Hazard Avenue
580 feet west of Euclid Street; waiver of
alley requirement. (CA 25)
FINAL TRACT MAP Approved the final map,
accepted the dedications
thereon, and the bonds,
and authorized execution of the subdivision agreement,
on the following:
MAP NO. 8344 Northwest corner of Segerstrom
Avenue and Raitt Street, 122 lots. (CA 24)
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BID CALL
SPEC. 73-023
a 6 - 0 vote, Council approved plans
authorized advertisement for bids on
On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by
Councilman Ward, and
unanimously carried on
and specifications, and
the following:
SPEC. 73-023 - One (1) Forms Burster; opening date
September 21, 1973, 2:00 P.M. (CA 89)
AGREEMENT On motion of Councilman
CITY NEWSPAPER Griset, seconded by
Councilman Ward, Council
approved on a 4 - 2
vote, with Councilmen Evans and Markel dissenting, the following
agreement: ~'
CITY "NEWSPAPER" - Agreement between the City and
the Orange City News/Central County Gazette for
publication and circulation;
subject to the following modification:
In Paragraph I, the word "interior" was deleted,
and the word "separate" was substituted therefor. (A-73-51)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Yamamoto, seconded by
LORIN WALTER REICH Councilman Ward, and
unanimously carried on
a 6 - 0 vote, Council instructed the City Attorney to file a
protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the
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following application because the location is within 300 feet
of a residential zone and is therefore subject to the Minor
Exception procedure:
REICH, LORIN WALTER, 110 West MacArthur
Boulevard, On Sale Beer & Wine (Bona Fide
Public eating Place), Original. (CA 146)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Yamamoto, seconded by
J. R. MC INTOSH Councilman Markel, and
carried on a 4 2 vote,
with Councilmen Ward and Garthe dissenting, Council instructed
the City Attorney to file a protest with the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board on the following application because the location
is within 300 feet of a residential zone and is therefore subject
to the Minor Exception procedure:
MC INTOSH, J. R., 3811
Beer & Wine (Bona Fide
Original. (CA 146)
South Bristol, On Sale
Public Eating Place),
VA. 73-38 It was moved by Councilman
FRANCISCAN MISSIONARY Griset, seconded by Council-
SISTERS man Garthe, that the recom-
mendation of the Planning
Commission to approve the following Variance Application be
received and filed:
VA 73-38, FRANCISCAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - To construct additional
facilities in an existing home for senior citizens
in the R 2 and C 1 zones waiving the required
parking, at 1721 West 5th Street; APPROVED.
A substitute motion by Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, to continue the matter to the September 17, 1973
meeting, failed to carry on the following vote:
AYES: Ward, Yamamoto
NOES: Griset, Evans, Garthe, Markel
ABSENT: Patterson
The original motion carried on the following tie vote:
AYES: Griset, Garthe, Markel
NOES: Ward, Evans, Yamamoto
ABSENT: Patterson
The consensus of the Councilmen opposed was that the proposed
parking was inadequate; those in favor stated that the parking
appeared to be adequate for the type of facility. (CA 13)
DEEDS, NO CASH On motion of Councilman
GRANTEE, CITY Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on a 5 1
vote, with Councilman Markel dissenting, Council received and
ordered filed a report of No-Cash deeds accepted by the City
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Manager, pursuant to Resolution to Resolution 69-156, from
August 16, 1973 through August 29, 1973, inclusive. (CA 155)
On motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Markel,
and carried on a 4 - 2 vote, with Councilmen Griset and Evans
dissenting, Council requested a report from staff as to which
City streets are proposed to be widened and to what extent.
(CA 29)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP On motion of Councilman
NO. 825 Griset, seconded by
B. H. MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO. Councilman Markel and
unanimously carried on a
6 - 0 vote, Council approved the following Tentative Parcel
Map subject to the conditions contained in the Planning
Director's Report, and waived the alley requirement:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 825 Filed by B. H. Miller
Construction Co., creating five (5) M 1 parcels,
four of the proposed parcels to be used for industrial
use and parcel five is proposed for a restaurant;
located generally on the southeast corner of Warner
Avenue and Grand Avenue.
Prior to the motion, the Planning Director summarized the report,
and stated that it was anticipated that the unique features of
the office park development would receive nationwide attention.
Lee Phelps, B. H. Miller Construction Company, presented to
Council a summary of the pre-planning studies and analyses, the
magnitude of the project ($15 million), and general description
of the proposed development and maintenance.
Don Brinkerhoff, Landscape Architect, described the landscape
plans, including plantings, water amenities, and recreational
facilities. He stated there would be 7 acres of landscaped
area and 2 acres of water on the 30-acre site.
Frank Morris, Morris Lohrbach and Associates, Architect, described
the materials and design of the proposed buildings. (CA 25)
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP On motion of Councilman
No. 832 Griset, seconded by
IRVINE COMPANY Councilman Garthe, and
carried unanimously on
a 6 0 vote, Council approved the following Tentative Parcel
Map, subject to the conditions contained in the Planning
Director's Report:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 832 - Filed by Irvine Company,
creating three (3) LM parcels, proposed parcel 1 to
be used for two-story office building, parcel 2 to
be used for a restaurant, and parcel 3 to be used
for a service station; located generally on the south
side of Dyer Road at Pullman Street.. (CA 25)
cHANGE oRDER On motion of Councilman
PROJECT 7027 Griset, seconded by
BOWERS MUSEUM ADDITION Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried on a
6 0 vote, Council approved the following Change Order:
PROJECT 7027 - Bowers Museum Addition; increasing
in the amount of $204.60; Change Order No. 3. (CA 89)
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SURPLUS PROPERTY
REPORT NO. 73-10
vote, with Councilman Markel
and authorized demolition of
and detached car garage at
with the recommendation of
Works contained in Surplus
On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on a 5 1
dissenting, Council declared surplus
one story, single- family residence
911 West First Street, in accordance
the Assistant Director of Public
Property Report 73-10. (CA 45)
SURPLUS PROPERTY On motion of Councilman
REPORT NO. 73-11 Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on a 5 1
vote, with Councilman Markel dissenting, Council declared surplus
and authorized demolition of one story sales office building at
lllS West First Street, in accordance with the recommendation
of the Assistant Director of Public Works contained in Surplus
Property Report 73-11. (CA 45)
RECESS
same Councilmen present.
At 3:15 P.M. the Vice
Mayor declared a recess.
Council reconvened at
3:20 P.M. with the
MINUTES
approved as submitted,
by Councilman Yamamoto,
The Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of August 20, 1973
and the Special Meeting of
August 20, 1973 were
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
and unanimously carried.
READING WAIVED On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by
Councilman Ward, and
carried unanimously on
a 6 - 0 vote, Council waived full reading of all resolutions
the titles of which appeared on the public agenda, and con-
sidered by title only.
RES. 73-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
AGREEMENT - CITY AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STATE PERSONNEL BOARD SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD was
adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and unanimously carried on a 6 0 vote. (CA 50)
RES. 73-104 AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
POLICE DEPARTMENT 1973-74 IN POLICE DEPART-
PERSONNEL BUDGET MENT ACCOUNT NUMBERS BY
DELETING ONE STENOGRAPHIC
CLERK I AND ADDING ONE (1) SECRETARY POSITION was adopted on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and
carried unanimously on a 6 0 vote. (CA 47)
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RES. 73-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
DESIGNATING COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CITY DEPOSITORY SANTA ANA DESIGNATING BANK
OF TOKYO AS THE DEPOSITORY
FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1974, AND
DESIGNATING SIGNATURES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL
OF SAID FUNDS was adopted on motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried unanimously on a 6 - 0
vote. (CA 65)
RES. 73-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
VACATION - EAST COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIDE OF HATHAWAY SANTA ANA DECLARING
INTENTION TO VACATE
ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF HATHAWAY; RESERVING AN EASEMENT THEREIN
FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING THEREON
was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Council-
man Garthe, and carried unanimously on a 6 0 vote. (CA 14)
RES. 73-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RELATIONS WEEK SANTA ANA PROCLAIMING
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
WEEK was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and carried unanimously on a 6 - 0 vote.
Councilman Markel suggested that service clubs be contacted
and urged to participate in International Relations Week programs.
Vice Mayor Evans and Councilman Ward concurred. (CA 151)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
support of Senate Bill
for the development of
Rapid Transit District
Council considered the
letter from State Senator
Lawrence E. Walsh dated
August 15, 1973, requesting
1275 which would remove the responsibility
rapid transit from the Southern California
to a new transportation district governed
by a commission to be elected by the people.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on a 5 1 vote, with Councilman Markel voting NO,
Council opposed Senate Bill 1275 and authorized the Mayor to
draft a letter for Council approval outlining its reasons for
opposition to the bill, to be mailed to representatives of the
Orange County area, the Governor, Orange County Board of Super-
visors, Orange County Transit District, Chamber of Commerce, and
other appropriate City organizations.
Council reasons for opposing the bill included: Diminished local
control; additional or new agency involved at State level; ques-
tion of local representation; no assurance that there would be
any advantages to Orange County. (CA S7; CA 84)
RECESS
At 3:35 P.M. a recess was
declared. Council recon-
vened at 3:40 P.M. with the
same Councilmen present.
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LEAGUE OF On motion of Councilman
CALIFORNIA CITIES Griset. seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and
carried unanimously on
a 6 - 0 vote, Council designated Mayor Patterson and Councilman
Garthe as voting representative and alternate voting representa-
tive to the Annual League of California Cities Conference in
San Francisco, October 21 24, 1973. (CA 148.5)
REDEVELOPMENT On motion of Councilman
PROJECT AREA Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and
carried unanimously on
a 6 - 0 vote, Council referred to staff the Community Redevelop-
ment Commission request at the Commission meeting of August 1,
1973 for a staff report regarding the question of establishing
a joint parking committee for the redevelopment project area.
(CA 82.1)
PROJECT 8018 On motion of Councilman
JACKSON STREET PARK Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried on a
6 - 0 vote, Council extended the bid opening date on PROJECT
8018 - CONSTRUCT JACKSON STREET PARK to September 24, 1973, at
2:00 P.M. (CA 89)
PROJECT 1346 A On motion of Councilman
PARKING LOT Griset, seconded by Council-
CIVIC CENTER DRIVE man Yamamoto, and unanimously
carried on a 6 - 0 vote,
Council extended the bid opening date on PROJECT 1346A - CONSTRUCT
PARKING LOT ON SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND SYCA-
MORE STREET to September 24, 1973, 2:00 P.M. (CA 89)
TAXI ORDINANCE On motion of Councilman
NS-1184 Griset, seconded by
Councilman Garthe, and
unanimously carried on
a 6 - 0 vote, Council received and filed the City Attorney's
review and analysis memo, dated August 29, 1973, regarding
Taxi Ordinance NS-1184. (CA 26)
SUBDIVISION The motion of Councilman
MAP PROCEDURE Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto to
instruct staff to prepare
appropriate ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code
regarding Subdivision Map Procedure (Dedication of Land for
Park Purposes and/or Payment of Park Fees as a Condition of
Approval of a Final Subdivision Map), carried unanimously on
a 6 - 0 vote. (CA 52)
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE Council discussed the
MINI-WAREHOUSE STUDY staff recommendation to
retain outside consultant
for immediate completion of
a mini-warehouse study, contained in a memo from the Planning
Director dated August 29, 1973. (CA 78)
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Councilman Griset's motion to underline Council's concern
about the over all plan for industrial properties in the
City, including mini-warehousing development, and to refer
the matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation
to Council, was seconded by Councilman Markel and carried
unanimously on a 6 0 vote.
During discussion prior to the vote, the general consensus
of Council was that a staff study of industrial land uses
would be preferable to an outside study. At the same time,
Council acknowledged the problems of staff in completing
the studies already in process, and the need for a Council
determination of priorities, and agreed by informal consent
to continue consideration of the recommendationfor outside
consultant to its next regular meeting, pending additional
information from the Planning Commission and Planning
Director.
SUb~ARY OF On motion,of Councilman
COUNCIL REFERRALS Yamamoto, seconded by
Councilman Ward, and
unanimously carried on
a 6 - 0 vote, Council received and filed the Summary of Council
Referrals dated September 4, 1973, and instructed staff to
present to Council at its regular meeting on September 17,
1973, a capsule summary of the progress of each referral item,
including estimated time required for completion.
ORAL COMMUNICATION In response to Councilman
SISTER CITY REQUEST Yamamoto's suggestion that
KORIYAMA, JAPAN Council consider the
request of representatives
of Koriyama, Japan, for a Sister City affiliation.(Council
Minutes, August 20, 1973), Councilman Ward's motion to instruct
staff to contact City service organizations, including Japanese
American Citizens League, Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Chamber of
Commerce, and City Center Association, to ascertain whether
they are interested in pursuing the development of a sister
city relationship with Koriyama, Japan, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, carried unanimously on a 6 0 vote. (CA 67)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Vice Mayor Evans objected
LETTER FROM to a letter from the
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Administrative Assistant
dated August 30, 1973,
in reply to a citizen complaint addressed to Council regarding
the Public Information Officer position authorized by Council
on August 6, 1973. His objections were that correspondence
expressing the opinion of Council should properly be from the
Mayor, not the Administrative Assistant, and that the letter did
not reflect Councilman Evans' opinion as an individual Council
member. (CA 75.12)
Councilman Gris.et pointed out that the Administrative Assistant
is under the direct supervision of the Mayor, and suggested
that Vice Mayor Evans' objections be referred to the Mayor.
Vice Mayor Evans concurred.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING
brought up to landscaping standards.
Councilman Ward requested
the Planning Director to
require that the new Elks
Club parking lot be
(CA 78)
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RECESS At 4:26 P.M. Council
recessed to Executive
Session to consider
appointments to boards
and commissions. At $:10 P.M. the meeting was reconvened with
the same Councilmen present, and immediately recessed to 7:50
P.M., at which time Council reconvened with the same Councilmen
present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(CA 9.10)
The Pledge of Allegiance
was conducted by members
of Girl Scout Troop 586,
Martin Elementary School.
INVOCATION
(CA 80.17)
The invocation was given
by the Reverend Wilbur
Parry, Jr., Camile
Christian Church.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION The Reverend Galal Gough
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE was presented with a
Certificate of Appreciation
plaque for his outstanding
service to the community as Chairman and member of the Human
Relations Commission. (CA 131.2)
COMNFONITY SPOTLIGHT The Vice Mayor acknowledged
AMERICAN RED CROSS the American Red Cross,
ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER Orange County Chapter, who
had been invited to give
a presentation, and introduced Melvin Cohen.
Mr. Cohen gave a brief outline of the history, organization and
administration of the Red Cross, described some of its many
valuable volunteer services to the community, including the
blood bank program, invited Council to visit Orange County
facilities, and introduced several members of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County Chapter. (CA 9.3)
1972-73 ANNUAL REPORT Zeke Hernandez, Chairman,
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION presented to Council the
1972-73 Annual Report of
the Human Relations
Commission, and introduced the following members of the
Commission, who reported on the achievements and objectives
for their respective committees: (CA 131.1)
Rudy Moreno, 1972-73 Chairman Youth and Education Committee;
1973-74 Chairman Community Information and Rumor Control
Committee;
Pat McGuigan, representing the Health and Welfare Committee;
Gene Wasson, Chairman Housing and Urban Development Committee;
Jack McFarland, new Chairman, Youth and Education Committee.
APPEAL NO. 321
ALLAN FAINBARG
The Vice Mayor opened
the public hearing on
Appeal No. 321, filed by
Allan Fainbarg, appealing
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Condition 6A (4) of the Planning Commission's Findings of
Fact dated June 26, 1975, relating to approval of Variance
Application 73-51, which was continued from August 20, 1973.
The Clerk reported that a letter had been received from Allan
Fainbarg dated August 28, 1973, requesting permission to
withdraw the appeal.
There were no proponents and no opponents, and the Vice
Mayor closed the public hearing.
On motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Garthe, and unanimously carried on a 6 - 0 vote, Council
1) Approved the request to withdraw the Appeal; and 2)
Received and filed Planning Commission Finding of Fact
Conditionally Approving Variance Application 73-31. (CA 13.3)
STOP SIGN The Council considered
ORANGE AVENUE the report and recommenda-
AT BISHOP STREET tions, dated August 29,
1973, from the Assistant
Director of Public Works in response to a petition request for
a four-way stop control at Orange Avenue and Bishop. The
matter had been referred to staff by Council on August 6, 1973.
In accordance with the staff recommendation, on motion of
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe, Council
authorized the following:
1. Receipt and filing of the staff report;
2. Denial of the petition;
3. Staff to request residents to carry out the
trimming of tree branches at the northeast
corner of the intersection;
Police Department continuance of speed enforce-
ment activity along the particular section of
Orange Avenue to the extent manpower limitations
will permit;
Traffic Section of the Public Works Department
to discuss the need and importance of No Parking
zones on Orange Avenue approaches with the
affected abutting property owners and establish
these parking restrictions through the channel
of Departmental Traffic Order. (CA 18.3)
UNION HALL Council considered a
DANCE PERMITS written request from
residents of the Villa
Grande Mobile Home
Estates, 1500 East Warren Street, dated August 27, 1973, to
revoke and/or to refuse permits for the weekend conduct of
parties and dances at the Laborers and Hod Carriers Union Hall,
1532 E. Chestnut Street, due to excessive noise and disturbances
during late evening and early morning hours. The residents
also filed a petition, bearing 50 signatures, with a similar
request. In addition, a staff report, dated September 4, 1973,
relative to weekend activities at the Union Hall was distributed
to Council.
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Mrs. Richard Farmer, Space 19, and Mrs. Frank Werderitch,
Space 16, spoke in support of the request and petition.
Mr. Ysidro Ruvalcava, 941 South Lyon Street, outlined some
of the steps he had taken to satisfy the noise complaints and
indicated his willingness to cooperate with City officials
to solve the problems that have arisen~ He suggested that
increased patrol by the Police Department might improve matters.
The matter was referred to staff for (1) further study, (2)
implementation of any feasible administrative remedies as soon
as possible, (5) report to be submitted to Council at its next
meeting, September 17, 1975, if possible, or within 50 days,
on the unanimously (6-0) approved motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Ward. (CA 127)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Acting on the suggestion
BOWERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM of Councilman Griset,
Vice Mayor Evans moved
that Council reconsider
its action of August 20, 1973, to approve a no-host bar at an
invitational reception to be held at Bowers Museum on Septem-
ber 9, 1973, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
Councilman Griset stated that he was opposed to a policy which
would involve the sale of alcoholic beverages on City property
for whatever reason. (CA 85)
SWEARING IN CEREMONY Mrs. Lillie King, appointed
by Council to the Human
Relations Commission on
August 20, 1973, was given
the oath of office by the Clerk of the Council. (CA 131.2)
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 P.M., to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting
at 1:00 P.M., Monday,
September 17, 1973, on the unanimously (6-0) carried motion of
Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Griset.
orence I. Malon%-
Clerk of the Council
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