HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-1973MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
October 1, 1973
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans
at 2:04 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 22
Civic center Plaza, with the following Councilmen present:
John Garthe, J. Ogden Markel, James E. Ward, Harry K. Yamamoto,
and Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans. Councilman Griset arrived at
2:10 P.M., and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Assistant City
Attorney Charles J. Liberto, Director of Planning Charles C.
Zimmerman, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, and Clerk
of the Council Florence I. Malone.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
reconvened at 2:23 P.M. with the same
At 2:05 P.M., Council
recessed to convene the
Community Redevelopment
Agency. The meeting
Councilmen present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting reconvened at
present.
Council recessed to an
Executive Session at
2:25 P.M. to consider
Personnel matters.
2:35 P.M. with the same Councilmen
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items
were removed from the
Consent Calendar: Items
2 B, 2 D, and 7 C
requested by Councilman Ward; Items 5 D and 5 G requested by
Councilman Yamamoto; Item 7 A requested by Councilman Garthe;
and Item 9 B requested by Councilman Markel.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action
on the following Consent Calendar items:
BID CALLS
ment for bids on the
following:
Approved plans and
specifications, and
authorized advertise-
PROJECT 7027A - Construct water and
sewer services, parking lot paving and
planter irrigation system at Bowers
Museum; opening date, October 26, 1973,
2:00 P.M. (CA 89 E)
SPEC. 73~024
Police sedans;
1973, 2:00 P.M.
Thirty-one (31) or more
opening date, November 20,
(CA 89 A)
SPEC. 73-025 Eight (8) UHF mobile
radios and secode and encoder equipment;
opening date, November 7, 1973, 2:00 P.M.
(CA 89 A)
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347
OCTOBER 1, 1973
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
SPEC. 73-026 -
1900 feet of 1-1/2" fire hose
1600 feet of 2-1/2" fire hose
1200 feet of 3" fire hose
opening date, October 25, 1973, 2:00 P.M.
Annual requirement. (CA 89 G)
BID AWARDS
most responsible bidder:
Awarded contracts as
follows on the basis
of lowest, best and
SPEC. 73-021 - Power Rescue Tool. Awarded
contract to Savage Enterprises, Cypress.
(CA 89 G)
PROJECT 8008 - Construct sanitary sewer
Grand Avenue from Santa Clara Avenue to
Grovemont Street;
in
and
PROJECT 8009 - Construct sanitary sewer in
Fairview Street from Warner Avenue to St.
Gertrude Place; awarded contract to Petar
Artukovich, Whittier. (CA 89 E)
AGREEMENTS
agreements:
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - Agreements
between the City and the County of Orange for
the following construction projects:
AHFP
AHFP
AHFP
679 Broadway Overpass at Santa Aha
Freeway and Memory Lane connection
between Broadway and Main Street
691 Flower Street between Pine Street
and Santa Aha Boulevard
706 - Memory Lane between Main Street
and Lawson
(CA A-73-$2; A-73-53; A-73-54)
TRAFFIC
installed September 12,
inclusive. (CA 18.3a)
Received and ordered
filed report of control
devices removed or
through September 26, 1973,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
License Applications:
Received and ordered
filed the following
Alcoholic Beverage
HASKINS, William J., 1640 E. Edinger;
On Sale Beer and Wine (bona fide public
eating place); original.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 348 OCTOBER 1, 1973
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
THOMPSON, Earl H., Vala J., 2509 S.
Main St.; On Sale Beer and Wine (bona
fide public eating place); person to
person transfer.
MOHAMMAD, Salem; 122 N. Euclid; Off
Sale Beer and Wine; Person to Person
Transfer; application withdrawn.
RUBALCABA, Jose N. & CORTEZ, Rogelio S.;
2333 W. First St.; On Sale Beer,
original; application withdrawn.
MARKUS, Robert C., 3810 S. Plaza Dr.;
On Sale Beer and Wine (bona fide public
eating place); original.
(CA 146)
SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS
Approved the following
solicitation applica-
tions:
JACK FISHER CHAPTER #23, DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS, Forget-Me-Not Sales on a volun-
tary contribution basis outside of banks
and stores in shopping centers; to aid and
assist the Disabled American Veterans who
are in veterans hospitals, and to aid and
assist the Disabled American Veterans'
family and needy children; from October 13,
1973 to November 13, 1973, inclusive.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, SANTA ANA MISSION
REACH, INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS WORKERS #2,
door-to-door, telephone, radio, newspapers;
to raise funds for home and foreign
educational purposes; from October 2, 1973
to November 30, 1973, inclusive.
POP WARNER FOOTBALL, candy-coated nut sale,
door-to-door and in shopping areas, to raise
funds for equipment and miscellaneous
expenses incurred by 300 boys; from October 5,
1973 to October 15, 1973, inclusive.
ORANGE COUNTY JEWISH WAR VETERANS POST AND
AUXILLIARY #760, poppy sale to raise funds
for Long Beach Veterans Hospital, Fairview
State Hospital, USO Induction Centers, and
any needy family regardless of race, creed,
or color; from October 19, 1973 to October
2?, 1973, inclusive.
MINOR EXCEPTIONS,
VARIANCES, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
ings of Fact on the following:
Received and ordered
filed the Negative
Declarations and Plan-
ning Commission Find-
VA 73-44, DAGOOD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
To permit warehousing, office and light
manufacturing uses with an existing
building in the A 1 District at 3020 N.
Hesperian; APPROVED. (CA 13)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 349 OCTOBER 1, 1973
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
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
September 13, through September 26, 1973, inclusive.
(CA 1SS)
TENTATIVE PARCEL/
TRACT MAPS
applicant:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 830 -
Continued the following
map to October 15, 1973
as requested by the
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)
Received and filed the Negative Declaration Form;
approved the map subject to conditions contained in
the Planning Director's Report; and waived the alley
requirement on the following:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 814 - Filed by First
Western Bank and Trust Company, creating
two R2-PRD and one C 5 parcel. Proposed
parcel #1 is to be used for commercial
uses and parcels 2 and 3 to be used for
residential uses; located generally on the
southeast corner of Tustin Avenue and Santa
Clara Avenue. (CA 25)
COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS
on the following:
Authorized release of
performance, monument,
labor and material bonds
TRACT 7094 - Hazard Avenue and Hurley Street.
TRACT 7434 - Deegan Drive and Carriage Drive.
TRACT 7586 - Alton Avenue and Morgan Place.
TRACT 7645 - Moore Avenue and Griset Place.
TRACT 7646 - Deegan Drive and Moore Avenue.
TRACT 7647 - Carriage Drive and Diamond Street. (CA 24)
CHANGE ORDERS
Approved the following
Change Order:
PROJECT 6075, RECONSTRUCTION OF EAST BOWLING
GREEN, SANTIAGO PARK; Change Order No. 1,
increasing in the amount of $2,273.12. (CA 89
G)
PROCLAMATION Received and filed
information that the
following proclamation
had been issued by the Mayor during the period from
September 13, 1973 through September 26, 1973:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 350 OCTOBER 1, 1973
CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued
ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DAY,
October 11, 1973.
* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * *
MINUTES The Minutes of the
Adjourned Regular Meeting
of September 17, 1973,
and the Regular Meeting
of September 17, 1973, were approved subject to the following
correction requested by Councilman Ward:
Change the paragraph following the vote at the top of Page 340
from:
to:
Prior to voting, Councilman Ward offered a substitute
motion to remove the condition that prohibited windows
along the southerly wall.
Prior to voting, Councilman Ward offered a substitute
motion to remove the condition that prohibited windows
along the toilet rooms and classrooms.
BID AWARD Council awarded contract
PROJECT 1346A to R. W. McClellan &
Sons, Costa Mesa, on
PROJECT 1346A to construct
a parking lot on the southeast corner of Civic Center Drive and
Sycamore Street (called County Jail Site) on motion of Council-
man Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the
following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe, Evans
NOES: Markel, Ward
ABSENT: Patterson
(CA 89 G)
BID AWARD
PROJECT 8018
a 6 0 vote, Council
On motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by
Councilman Garthe, and
unanimously carried on
rejected the bid received on the following:
PROJECT 8018 - Construct Jackson Street Park. (CA 89 G)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGB On motion of Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Evans, seconded by Council-
JOSEPH A. ATENCIO, JR. man Garthe, and carried on
a 5 1 vote, with Council-
man Yamamoto dissenting, Council received and filed the following
Alcoholic Beverage License Application:
ATENCIO, Jr., Joseph A.; 5025 W. Bolsa
Ave., On Sale Beer; Original. (CA 146)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Ward, seconded by
ANNA K. SHIN Councilman Garthe, and
carried on a 5 - 1 vote
with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, Council received and
filed the following Alcoholic Beverage License Application:
SHIN, Anna K.; 1211 E. First St.; Person
to Person Transfer; On sale Beer. (CA 146)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 351 OCTOBER 1, 1973
MINOR EXCEPTION 73-21 On motion of Councilman
ROGER TURNER Griset, seconded by
Councilman Garthe, and
unanimously carried on
a 6 0 vote, Council received and filed the Determination of
Exception (CEQA, 1970) and the Zoning Administrator's Findings
of Fact; and instructed the City Attorney to withdraw the
protest filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in
connection with an ABC License Application, on the following:
MINOR EXCEPTION 73-21, ROGER TURNER
To operate a bona-fide eating establishment
with on sale beer and wine within 300' of
residentially zoned property, in the C 4
District at 110 West MacArthur Blvd.;
APPROVED. (CA 13.2)
CUP 73-14 Council received and
RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY filed the Negative
COLLEGE DISTRICT Declaration and the
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact on Conditional Use Permit 73-14, filed by
Rancho Santiago Community College District, to establish a
day school in the R 1 District at 1407 Martha Lane, approved
by the Planning Commission, on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the following
vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Evans
NOES: Ward
ABSENT: Patterson
Prior to voting, Councilman Ward expressed concern for the
lack of planning by the college, and stated that the nearby
residents should be informed as to the future expansion plans
of the college.
Mr. Ernest Norton spoke on behalf of the application and stated
that a master plan for the campus will be formulated by the
college board. (CA 13.1)
DEEDS WITH CASH On motion of Councilman
GRANTEE, CITY Griset, seconded by
Councilman Ward, and
carried on a S - 1 vote
with Councilman Markel dissenting, Council approved the follow-
ing deeds and authorized the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents in connection with the purchase on each:
LOOMIS PROPERTIES, north side of Civic Center
Drive, west side of Minter, street purposes;
ALBERT, north side of Civic Center Drive, east
side of Spurgeon, street purposes.
MARKEY, east side of Harper, 459 feet south of
Seventeenth, drainage purposes. [~ o~D)
TROWEL TRADES AND LATHERS, INC., east side of
Harper, 190 feet south of Seventeenth, drainage
purposes. (~ o~O)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 352 OCTOBER 1, 1973
(CA 155)
PACIFIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CO., north
side of Fifth, east side of Harper, park
site at West 5th and Harper.
READING WAIVED The full reading of
ordinances and resolu-
tions the titles of
which appeared on the
public Agenda, was waived on the unanimously approved motion
of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward.
PERSONNEL BOARD
during the Executive Session.
The Vice Mayor announced
that Council had con-
sidered appointments
to the Personnel Board
Councilman Griset's motion to make the following appointments
to the Personnel Board, was seconded by Councilman Garthe, and
unanimously carried on a 6 0 vote:
Richard G. Vogl, 1002 West Park Lane, to replace John
Ford, whose term expires June 30, 1975;
Waldo R. Haug, 827 North Westwood, to replace LaVerne
Laskey (who had moved from the City), whose term
expires June 30, 1975; and
Martin Mora, 2423 South Park Drive, to replace Alan
Fleishman (Joseph Holley), whose term expires June
30, 1974.
(CA 50.8)
ORD. NS-1186 AN ORDINANCE OF THB CITY
PLANNING FEES COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SANTA ANA AMENDING SEC-
TIONS 41-634, 41-619.5,
41-590 AND 41-661 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (Fees for
Variances, CUP's, Minor Exceptions, etc.) was adopted on
motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Ward
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: Patterson (CA 78; CA 74)
ORD. NS-1187 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
SALES AND USE TAX' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADMINISTERED
BY THE STATE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS was
adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Evans, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Patterson
(CA 65; CA 74)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 353 OCTOBER 1, 1973
ORD. NS-1169 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
ABANDONED VEHICLES CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA PRO-
VIDING FOR THE ABATE-
MENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED,
DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM
PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS AND
RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY
SECTION 22660 OF THE VEHICLE CODE was passed to second reading
on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe,
and unanimously carried on a 6 0 vote. (CA 11.3)
RES. 73-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE
SALES AND USE TAX CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECU-
TION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL SALES
AND USE TAXES was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried on a
6 0 vote. (A-73-55)
4TH OF JULY
BICENTENNIAL PARADE
requesting the City to participate in
tennial Parade on July 4, 1976.
Council considered the
letter from the Hunting-
ton Beach Jaycees, dated
August 27, 1973,
their California Bicen-
After discussion, Councilman Griset's motion to refer the request
to staff to contact the Chamber of Commerce and service clubs
and report back to Council as to the possibility of Santa Ana
having an official float in the parade to promote the City,
was seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried
on a 6 - 0 vote. (CA 42.5)
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Council received and
ANNUAL CONFERENCE filed the letter from
the League of California
Cities dated September
11, 1973, appointing Mayor Jerry M. Patterson to the General
Resolutions Committee to serve during the Annual League
Conference in San Francisco, October 21 through October 24,
1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto, and unanimously carried on a 6 - 0 vote. (CA 148.5)
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Council received and
ANNUAL CONFERENCE filed the letter from
the National League of
Cities dated September
?, 1973, designating Mayor Jerry M. Patterson and Vice Mayor
Vernon S. Evans as the voting delegate and alternate voting
delegate at the Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico,
December 2 through December 6, 1973; and received and filed
the letter from the National League of Cities dated August 31,
1973, appointing Mayor Jerry M. Patterson as a member of the
Committee on Municipal Government and Administration for the
conference; on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried on a 6 - 0 vote.
(CA 150)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3S4 OCTOBER 1, 1973
MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE Council endorsed the
position contained in
the Resolution of the
Orange County Board of
Supervisors dated September 19, 1973, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried
on a 6 - 0 vote. The Resolution requested the Legislature
to consider increasing appropriations to facilitate a higher
degree of enforcement of motor vehicle noise laws; requested
the California Highway Patrol and local police agencies to more
stringently enforce the existing laws; and supported proposals
of the Technical Advisory Panel on Motor Vehicle Noise relating
to the regulations of the sale of muffler and exhaust systems
for motor vehicles. (CA 145.3)
LATE CLAIM The Application to present
KENNETH J. MARKIN a late claim, dated Septem-
ber 12, 1973, from Thomas
M. Whaling, Attorney for
Kenneth J~ Markin, was denied on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried on a
6 0 vote. (CA 65.7)
PROPOSED CHARITABLE Council considered the
SOLICITATION ORDINANCE report of the City Attorney
(REVISED) dated September 25, 1973,
relating to proposed
changes in the ordinance regulating charitable solicitations
within the City. Council instructed the City Attorney to pre-
pare the necessary ordinance for presentation to Council for
first reading on November 5, 1973, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried
on a 6 - 0 vote. (CA 91)
PROPOSED CODE REVISIONS Council considered the
LICENSES, PERMITS, APPEALS report of the City Attorney
dated September 25, 1973,
relating to proposed
revisions to the City Code which would simplify procedures for
the granting or denying of licenses and permits and for City
Council hearings of appeals from the denial of licenses and
permits.
Council instructed the City Attorney to develop the proposed
changes outlined in the report and prepare the necessary
ordinances for adoption, on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on a 5 - 1 vote,
with Vice Mayor Evans dissenting. (CA 65.6)
WATER RATB INCREASE After considering the
report of the Director
of Public Works dated
September 26, 1973,
recommending a 20 per cent increase in the water rate, Council
instructed staff to prepare the necessary resolutions for
implementation and to present them to Council for adoption
on October 15, 1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried on a 6 0 vote.
The report indicated that there was a need for a water rate
increase to bring revenues into line with expenses; that the
last increase had been in 1968 and there had been a deficit
in the water utility fund each year subsequent to that increase.
(CA 12)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 355 OCTOBER 1, 1973
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY After considering the
BUDGET 1973-74 report of the Assistant
City Manager dated
September 27, 1973,
incorporating the proposed budget for the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency for 1973-1974, Council appropriated the funds
needed for the budget on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Ward, and carried on a 4 2 Vote with Council-
men Markel and Evans dissenting. (CA 82.4)
RECESS
Councilmen present.
At 3:45 P.M., a recess
was declared. The
meeting reconvened at
3:58 P.M. with the same
SOLICITATION APPLICATION The Clerk stated that
PRIDE she had received a
telephone call from
representatives from
Pride Equals Respectability and Equality, Inc. that morning
requesting that their organization be given permission to
solicit funds pending action on their application. The applica-
tion had been considered by Council on September 17, 1973, and
had been continued to October 1, 1973, contingent upon
receipt of additional information from the applicant. The
Clerk stated that she had not received the information prior
to the deadline for the October 1 Agenda, but that she was
informed that the information was in the hands of the Police
Department.
The City Manager stated that he had been informed that the Police
Department needed additional time to process the information
that had been received from the applicant.
After discussion, Councilman Griset's motion to continue
consideration of the application to October 15, 1973, was
seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried on a
6 - 0 vote.
Prior to voting, Councilman Ward stated that he would expect to
see a balance sheet of Pride's operation in the City of Santa
Aha when he considered the application on October 15. (CA 91)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel referred
to a report he had received
from the City Attorney's
Office relating to the
use of property at 825 N. Ross, and stated that he believed
the property was not suitable for use as a professional office.
Vice Mayor Evans stated that he understood the matter was still
in the meet and confer stages, and that discussion of the
matter should probably be deferred until it was before Council
at a subsequent meeting. (CA 87)
Councilman Markel stated that he had also received from the City
Attorney's Office a summary of all of the good things that
office had accomplished during the year; that he was satisfied
that it was good to know these things, but it was not in order
to spend the money necessary to prepare such a summary.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 356 OCTOBER 1, 1973
Vice Mayor Evans stated that the summary was what he had been
looking for from the City Attorney's Off±ce; that it had
answered some of the questions he had had in his mind; and
that he appreciated it. (CA 81)
Councilman Markel quoted from Section 404 of the City Charter,
as follows: "The Mayor shall have no administrative duties
but shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by
this Charter . " He stated that from his interpretation
of the Charter, tie Mayor had taken a hand in activities in
excess of what was expected of him in keeping with the duties
of his office; that the Mayor was qualified and had good
training, but that he did not believe the Charter had in mind
the functions that it appeared the Mayor was leading the
Council into; that he would not pinpoint them at that time,
but made mention of the subject because he was not satisfied
with the situation and did not want it to worsen.
Vice Mayor Evans reminded Councilman Markel that the Mayor
was not present to respond, and that in any event, if specifics
were not mentioned, it would be impossible for him to respond.
Councilman Markel stated that he would go into more detail at
the October 15 meeting. (CA 80)
Councilman Markel referred to a letter from Mr. Russell Campbell
expressing his disapproval of the "News Story" publication
and requested Council to designate an editor for the publication
who would give consideration to printing "the facts".
Councilman Ward stated that he felt the newsletter was a service
to the people; that anything put into it should represent the
City's position and policy.
Councilman Markel stated that he felt the fact that trash
collection rates had been increased in the City should have
been mentioned in the previous News Story.
Councilman Ward concurred with that opinion, and stated that
the water rate increase should also be mentioned.
Councilman Evans stated that the recent News Story publication
was far better than what the community had previously received,
that he did not believe the Council had ever taken any positive
action or approach to appointing an editor.
The City Manager stated that he did not recall the subject
ever being discussed by Council except during the budget
sessions when the procedure was described to Council; that
Councilman Markel's recent request was the first time since
the beginning of the News Story that the question of material
content had arisen, that staff tried to make the News Story
as interesting as possible and reflect the policy of the Council
majority; and that the News Story should be an administrative
responsibility.
Vice Mayor Evans stated that he didn't agree that Mr. Campbell's
letter should have been printed either; however, that the
minority Council opinions should be given some opportunity
for publication. (CA 152.4)
Councilman Ward reported on his trip to Washington, D.C., stating
that it had been a very successful trip; that the City Manager
and he, along with the Mayors and City Managers from the cities
of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Huntington Beach, had met with
the Man in Washington William Morgan, Congressman Hinshaw, and
Congressman Hanna's staff for a very good group meeting.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 357 OCTOBER 1, 1973
Vice Mayor Evans stated that he felt the Mayor had made the
right choice in selecting Councilman Ward to visit Washington,
D.C. in the Mayor's place in that they both supported the same
programs, however, he would like to be given an opportunity
at some time to vote "NO" with respect to funding for trips such
as that one.
The City Manager stated that the formal documents relating to
the trip would be coming to Council at the October 15 meeting.
(CA 65.14)
SOUTH MAIN A film production using
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION slides entitled "South
Main Street - As It Is
and As It Should Be"
was shown by Ted W. Jessee, 1013 South Main, and Edward T.
Jillson, 3015 S. Rene, representatives of the South Main
Improvement Association.
Prior to the showing, Mr. Jessee gave a summary of the back-
ground leading up to the study made by their organization, and
stated that it was their goal to show the film to every property
owner on South Main.
The film made suggestions through architects' renderings of
possible development on a single South Main parcel or consolida-
tion of two or more parcels.
Following the film, Mr. Jessee stated that the film would be
shown at Lorenzo's on Wednesday, October 17, 1973, at 6:00
P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Griset, Mr. Jessee
stated that South Main parcels could be purchased for as low
as $16,000.00 to $18,000.00 in some instances.
Councilman Ward stated that the South Main Improvement Associa-
tion should discuss with staff the parking and building problems
that have been experienced.
Vice Mayor ~vans inquired from staff as to how they were assist-
ing the South Main Improvement Association in their efforts.
The Planning Director stated that the South Main Street Study
had been on the priority list of the Planning Commission for
about three years, and that they were willing to assist the
association in any way they could.
Councilman Griset suggested that it was a logical time to
institute a Redevelopment Agency Project Area on South Main
because it would tie in with project work in the downtown area.
(CA 9.12; CA 78)
RECESS
M. Patterson.
At 5:10 P.M., the meeting
was recessed to 7:40 P.M.
at which time it was
reconvened by Mayor Jerry
Ail Council members were present.
The invocation given by Councilman J. Ogden Markel followed the
Pledge of Allegiance conducted by members of Girl Scout Troop
#362. sponsored by Andrew Jackson Elementary School. (CA 9.10)
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358 OCTOBER 1, 1973
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
give a presentation.
The Mayor acknowledged
the Friends of the Santa
Aha Public Library who
had been invited to
Mrs. Jean Fisher opened the presentation and introduced Mrs.
Russell Page, Treasurer, who summarized the purposes of the
organization and described some of its programs. Also intro-
duced were Mrs. Richard Dodge, Membership Chairman, Margaret
Foreman, and Library Director Howard Samuelson.
Mr. Samuelson stated that the Friends of the Library had been
formed during his first year as Library Director 15 years ago,
and that the Library was deeply grateful for the continuing
support received from them. (CA 9.3)
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
the Council. (CA 50.8)
Richard Vogl and Martin
Mora were sworn in as
members of the Personnel
Board by the Clerk of
PUBLIC HEARING
STREET VACATION
ALLEY ON EAST SIDE OF HATHAWAY
The Mayor opened the public
hearing on the proposed
vacation of an alley on
the east side of Hathaway.
The Director of Public Works exhibited a map indicating the
location of the alley to be east of Hathaway near the intersec-
tion of Grand and St. Gertrude.
The Clerk reported there were no written communications.
There were no proponents or opponents, and the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
RESOLUTION 73-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA ORDERING THE VACATION OF ALLEY ON THE EAST SIDE OF
HATHAWAY RESERVING AN EASEMENT THEREIN FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Council-
man Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Patterson,
Evans, Ward
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (CA 14)
UNION HALL
1532 EAST CHESTNUT
DANCE PERMIT
Attorney dated September 27, 1973,
After considering a report
of~the City Manager dated
September. 24, 1973, and
a report of the City
Council continued to October
15, 1973, the petition of the 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 g. Chestnut Street, on motion of Councilman
Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried.
The petition had been referred to staff on September 4, 1973.
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Prior to voting, the Mayor acknowledged that there were a sub-
stantial number of people in the audience who were interested in
the matter. The Mayor stated that he would be glad to hear
those who wished to speak, however, since there was a motion
to continue that it would be to everyone's benefit for them to
defer their comments until the October 15 meeting.
RECESS At 8:12 P.M., the Mayor
called a recess to provide
those in the audience an
opportunity to decide
whether or not they would speak that evening. The meeting
reconvened at 8:17 P.M. with all Councilmen present.
UNION HALL (Continued) Dan Conway, Resident
Manager of Villa Grande
Mobile Home Estates,
stated that he was acting
as a representative of the group who was present, and that they
would be willing to defer their comments until the October 15
meeting provided that he be included in the proposed meeting
with representatives of the Union Hall.
The Mayor assured Mr. Conway that he would be invited to attend
any such meeting or meetings. (CA 127)
COMPENSATION The Mayor stated that the
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS matter of compensatio~2 for
Board and Commission mem-
bers should probably be
continued to another meeting when written material on the sub-
ject could be distributed to Council for consideration.
Councilman Griset stated that he felt that additional recognition
of services to the City of Santa Ana was needed; that there were
people who were qualified and willing to serve who were not
financially independent; that the members needed to be recognized
financially for the time that they spent to underline the City's
appreciation of the services that were rendered; that he felt
the $20.00 per meeting to the Planning Commissioners should be
increased, and that the members of certain other Boards and
Commissions should receive $15.00 per regular meeting attended.
Councilman Ward stated that he felt in most instances the Plan-
ning Commissioners were working as hard as many of the Council-
men and that they should be receiving an adequate expense
allowance; that he would like to see an analysis of compensation
to all Boards and Commissions; that it would be helpful to have
a list of all Boards and Commissions along with their regular
meeting dates and an indication of the number of times they
met per month, and the average length of their meetings; that
such a list would show Council if the Boards and Commissions
were being utilized properly; that he was very concerned about
the Boards and Commissions--that he wondered if some were even
needed and if they should not be done away with rather than
supported; that the members should become more active and involved,
and that if compensation were a way to achieve this, he would
be for it.
Mayor Patterson stated that Council asked a lot of and should
be able to expect a lot from the members; that $15.00 or even
$50.00 per meeting would not fully compensate them in that many
spent time outside of meetings visiting people and sites.
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Councilman Evans requested information regarding absenteeism.
Anthony Filicicchia, 413 W. Alpine, stated that he felt the
Planning Commission had not done a good job and that they owed
the City some money.
Consideration of the matter of compensation for Board and
Commission members was continued to October 15, 1973, on
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and carried with Councilmen Markel and Evans dissenting.
(CA 80.9)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Anthony Filicicchia,
NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES 413 W. Alpine, stated
that he was concerned
about newspapers in
vending machines containing obscene material and available
to any child, without supervision, who had the money to
purchase one.
The City Manager stated that Council had recently adopted an
ordinance relating to newspaper vending machines on the public
right-of-way which pertained only to material that was visible
through the cover of the vending machine, and that he would
get a report to Council as to the effectiveness of the ordinance.
(CA 153)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jim McGuigan, 5642
EMPLOYEE HEALTH. RECORDS Keelson Avenue, stated
that he had left the employ
of the City of Santa Ana
one month before; that just prior to leaving the City he had
had a physical exam, the results of which indicated the desira-
bility of a comparative X-ray of the chest taken within the
last two years; that on September 14, 17, and 20, he had made
specific requests of the Personnel Department to release his
medical records to make an X-ray available for the doctor's
evaluation; that he was told that only one person could authorize
such a release and on the various days he had called that person
was out of the office or away from his desk; that a secretary
advised him it would not be possible to provide the X-ray but
the City would furnish a statement to the effect that the X-ray
was "fine"; that he was finally informed by a member of the
Manager's staff that his health records did not include an
X-ray; that he had since undergone extensive X-rays at his own
expense and was concerned about the establishment of a viable
policy for present and future employees with regard to releasing
medical records for diagnostic purposes.
The City Manager stated that previously the City had always
released medical records to a doctor when requested; that in
his meetings with the three employee groups, the problem of
release of health records had never been brought to his
attention; that he would be pleased to look into the matter
and furnish Mr. McGuigan with a report.
The Mayor assured Mr. McGuigan that if there was no clear policy
that one would be established as a result of his visit to Council.
(CA 50)
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ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Garthe stated
J. WILLARD BASSETT that he had a number of
MEMORIAL MUSICAL tickets for a memorial
musical "Barber of
Seville" to be held on October 12, 1973, at Melodyland, in
memory of J. Willard Bassett, who had lost his life in a freeway
accident; that Mr. Basset had brought considerable musical cul-
ture to Southern California through his talents as a teacher
and singer.
Councilman Garthe's motion to direct the Clerk to prepare a
resolution proclaiming October 12th "J. Willard Bassett Day",
and that the Mayor present the resolution to Mrs. J. Willard
Bassett on the occasion of the musical on October 12, 1975,
was seconded by Mayor Patterson, and unanimously carried.
(CA 73 B)
ADJOURNM~ENT The meeting was adjourned
at 8:43 P.M. to October
15, 1973, at 12:00 Noon
in Room 147 adjacent to
the Council Chambers, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded
by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried.
Florence I. Malone
Clerk of the Council
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362
OCTOBER 1, 1973
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
October 1, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 Noon in Room 147,
adjacent to the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, by
the Assistant Clerk of the Council in the absence of the
Mayor and Vice Mayor. There was no response to the roll
call of the Council and the Assistant Clerk declared the
meeting adjourned for lack of a quorum. (CA 80.4)
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
363 OCTOBER 1, 1973