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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-1973MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER iS, 1973 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha was convened at 12:40 P.M., by Mayor Jerry M. Patterson, in the City Hall Annex, 23 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: John Garthe, Lorin Griset, J. Ogden Markel, James E. Ward, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson. Vice Mayor Vernon S. Evans arrived at 1:30 P.M. The following members of staff were also present: City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney James A. Withers, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Recreation Superintendent Gene Laumeister, Director of Building Safety Wendell S. Bril, Assistant City Manager Thomas J. Andrusky, Assistant to the City Manager G. David Tayco, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. INFORMAL MEETING The Mayor announced that the meeting would be informal with no motions or votes by Council; that Council would consider first the Summary of Council Referrals which had been continued from October 1, 1973, and then the proposed topics for discussion listed on the Agenda under New Business. With reference to the proposed topics for discussion, the Mayor stated that he would like to add Item 2 H - Santa Aha Sphere of Influence. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL Council considered the REFERRALS report of the City Manager entitled "Summaries of Council Referrals", dated October 11, 1973, which gave a brief capsule of each item and on some items attached an additional report or correspondence. REFERRAL NO. 1 - UNIFORM ~-PPEAL PROCEDURE The City Attorney described the ordinance which had been drafted to establish uniform appeal procedures for all kinds of permits and licenses issued by the City. He stated that the ordinance would be ready for consideration by Council within sixty days after staff had had an opportunity to thoroughly review it. In response to a question from Councilman Ward regarding frequency of appeals, the Director of Building Safety and Housing stated that in the past thirteen years there had been only six appeals on building permits; that two of those had been dropped; two had been concluded by Council in favor of the applicants; and two had been concluded by Council with the Building Department's decision upheld. (Referral No. 1 is to be retained on the Council Referral List with a target completion date of December, 1973.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 364 OCTOBER 15, 1973 REFERRAL NO. 2 CABLE TV Council considered the interim report of the Assistant to the City Manager dated October 10, 1973, pertaining to a proposed cable communication system within the City. Staff recommended postponement of any action relative to a TV Cable franchise until the City of Anaheim has received Federal Communication Commission approval of its franchise documents so as to benefit from the data and extensive studies of Anaheim and eliminate unnecessary expenditures of time and energy which would only result in a duplication of effort. After discussion, Council informally agreed with the recommendation, however, it was indicated that an interim report was advisable before February, 1975, or at any time that significant developments occurred with the Anaheim franchise. Council consensus was that a cable communication system within the City was desirable for many reasons, including increased revenues, more diversified entertainment and educational programs, increased communication, and possible use by industry. (Referral No. 2 to be retained on Council Referral List and periodic reports shall be provided to Council as developments warrant.) REFERRAL NO. 7 - MEYERS- MILIAS-BROWN ACT Council considered the report of the Director of Personnel dated September 11, 1973, relating to the formalization of an employer/employee relations resolution. The City Manager stated that the proposed resolution would be brought to Council after it had been reviewed by staff. (Referral No. 7 to be retained on Council Referral List with target completion date of December, 1973.) REFERRAL NO. 15 - DISPOSI- TION OF BRONZE PLAQUES' Council considered the report of the City Manager dated June 28, 1973, relating to the plaques which had been removed from the Old City Hall building. By informal unanimous consent, Council referred the matter to the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Committee with their general thoughts concerning the disposition of the plaques. During the discussion, Councilman Markel stated that he believed that the missing Ralph Smedley Toastmasters International Plaque could be found with the current Toastmasters organization in the City. The City Manager stated that he had been in contact with the Toastmasters organization and that they had indicated they did not know the whereabouts of the plaque; however, had offered to replace it. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 365 OCTOBER 15, 1973 Councilman Yamamoto stated that it should either be found or replaced. Councilman Markel stated that the other four plaques were at Bowers Museum, however, were not being displayed. Councilman Garthe stated his opinion that the Glenn L. Martin plaque should be returned to its original site at Old City Hall, because that was the site of the Martin garage where his first airplane had been built, and that none of the other plaques had the same significance; and that negotiations should begin with Banco del Pueblo for permission to return the plaque to that site. Council unanimously concurred. Councilman Markel stated that the old City Hall marble cornerstone built in 1903 was also in the museum and that he believed that was where it should be. Mayor Patterson suggested that the Building Erection plaque also be returned to the Old City Hall site. Councilman Garthe suggested that the Native Sons plaque be placed in the new time capsule. The Clerk reported that a report would be coming to the City Council on November 5, 1973, from the Cultural Heritage Evalua- tion Committee concerning the proposed contents of the new time capsule. WAFFLE HOUSE During the discussion of the bronze plaques, Council- man Griset brought up the impending destruction of the Waffle House located at 7th and Bush, due to a street widening, and suggested that Council initiate a private fund to save the 1888 residence by purchasing a lot next to Bowers Museum, moving the residence onto the lot, restoring it, and displaying it as a part of the Museum; that the old home was irreplaceable, and that it was conceivable that enough individual donations could be received to move it. Councilman Markel stated that he was not in favor of spending any amount of City funds for the project; that he believed that pri- vate organizations within the community could accomplish the same thing. Councilman Griset concurred regarding the private organizations, and stated that a Public Relations person could be hired to contact the various local community organizations to seek their help. The Planning Director stated that he had received a copy of a letter that Mrs. Weston Walker, Secretary of LISA (Let's Improve Santa Ana) had sent to Home Savings and Loan, the property owners, in an effort to save the home. The Cultural Heritage Committee and the administrative staff were requested to submit reports to Council in December regarding the final disposition of the plaques, in accordance with Council's suggestions and the possibilities of saving the Waffle House. (Referral No. 15 to be retained on Council Referral List, with report due in December, 1973.) SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REFERRALS (CONTINUED) REFERRAL NO. 33 AND 67 - PARKING METERS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 366 OCTOBER 15, 1973 Council considered the report of the Director of Public Works dated September 12, 1975, relating to a proposed parking study of the area surrounding the Civic Center. The report stated that no serious problems with regard to Civic Center parking existed. Council informally requested staff to give them a report regarding the parking situation in the Civic Center area and the possible use of parking meters after the new parking lot adjacent to City Hall was completed and operating. During the discussion, Councilman Ward stated that he was very concerned and felt that there was a parking problem within the area; that he often could not find a parking space on the streets; that many employees were parking on the streets; that the parking fees should be consistent; that the growth of the Civic Center and the redevelopment projects in the surrounding areas would have a big impact on the parking situation; that he was not proposing commercial area parking meters, but rather meters only in the Civic Center area; that the present parking policy was questionable and the streets were a hazard. Councilman Griset stated that he was in favor of one or two hour parking for citizens coming to the Civic Center; that there presently was no place on the streets for them to park. The Director of Public Works stated that there was presently a Civic Center Parking lot with parking at twenty-five cents per hour, and that there was no serious parking problem. Mayor Patterson stated that he had a memo coming out on the in- creased responsibilities of the Civic Center Commission; that he believed that it would be worked out during the following few months and that the Civic Center Commission would be strength- ened. Councilman Yamamoto stated that he did not believe there could be any permanent decision made at that time concerning parking in the Civic Center area in that the area was constantly changing. Councilman Griset indicated that since there may be a use for the parking meters at a later date, they should be retained by the City. The Director of Public Works stated that the Civic Center Commis- sion was presently reviewing the parking situation; that the County staff with participation from the City had made a survey of parking needs, however, it was not yet complete; that it would be presented to the Civic Center Commission probably within two to three weeks; that with the opening of the new parking lot adjacent to City Hall, there would be almost 400 additional paid parking spaces within the next month. Mayor Patterson stated that he would like to see free parking for the first thirty minutes, and twenty-five cents per hour there- after; that there were often lines to get out of the parking lot through the gate. The Director of Public Works stated that the Civic Center Commission had authorized a bid call for a parking concession for five years subject to annual renewal; that the previous week a contract in excess of $25,000.00 had been awarded to install a second gate at Sixth and Flower and at Parton and Santa Ana Boulevard, to be installed very shortly, which would alleviate some of the waiting problem; that people prefer to pay by the hour as they leave the lot instead of using meters and trying to anticipate how long they will need to park; that for parking lots with that many spaces, gates and attendants were more practical than meters. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 367 OCTOBER 15, 1973 Councilman Griset expressed concern over the length of time it was taking for an agreement to be reached over the additional authority to be given to the Civic Center Commission. Mayor Patterson requested staff to present a report within 30 days outlining a parking policy for the Civic Center. (Referral Nos. 33 and 67 to be retained on the Council Referral List, with a report due December, 1974.) SPECIAL RECOGNITION The Mayor introduced students SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL and their teacher, Mr. Neal Machander, from Santa Ana High School participating in Field Study for an American Government Class. SUMMARY OF COUNCIL REFERRALS (CONTINUED) REFERRAL NO. 40 - PROPOSED WELL ORUINANCE Council informally received and filed the interim report of the Director of Public Works dated September 12, 1973. The City Manager's report on the Summary of Council referrals indicated that a complete report and recommendation would be coming to Council on November S, 1973. REFERRAL NO. 42 - USE OF MUNICIPAL STADIUM Council informally received and filed the following relating to proposed uses for the Municipal Stadium: Letter from the Chairman of the Board of Recreation and Parks dated September 11, 1973; a letter from H. L. Farmen dated September 6, 1973; and a copy of the Minutes of the September 24 meeting of the Board of Recreation and Parks. Council informally agreed that it would not be advisable to open a noon-time snack bar concession at the Municipal Bowl; however, that the installation of picnic tables and benches on the grassy plots would be a good idea; and instructed staff to continue to explore possibilities relating to the better use of existing facilities; and deleted the item from the Summary of Council Referrals. REFERRAL NO. 47 - SIGN ORDINANCE REPORT 1973, relating entertainment, Referrals. Council informally received and filed the report of the City Attorney dated September 10, to signs affixed to establishments advertising nude and deleted the item from the Summary of Council REFERRAL NO. 51 - WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Council informally received and filed the report of the Assistant City Manager dated September 13, 1973, regarding assistance to a wheelchair basketball team in seeking local sponsorship, and deleted the item from the Summary of Council referrals. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 368 OCTOBER 15, 1973 REFERRAL NO. 53 - SAND- BLASTING STUDY The City Manager's report indicated that a report on the subject of a proposed sandblasting study had been received and filed by Council at its meeting of September 17, 1973. Council informally deleted the item from the Summary of Council Referrals. REFERRAL NO. 55 - FRANCHISE PETITION~ SOUTHWEST MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Council considered the reports of the Director of Public Works dated September 12, 1973, and the City Attorney dated September 11, 1973, both relating to an application for a water franchise filed by Southwestern Mutual Water Company. The City Manager's report stated that a complete report and recommendations would be brought to Council on November 19, 1973. Councilman Griset indicated that he would like to see some amicable arrangement for integrating the customers of the South- western Mutual Water Company into the City water system. (Referral No. 55 to be retained on Council Referral List with target completion date of November 19, 1973.) ADDITIONAL STUDY SESSION Council informally agreed on a noon study session to precede the Council meeting on November 5, 1973, and that Council would continue with the Summary of Council Referrals beginning with Referral Item No. 56. ADJOURNMENT At 2:04 P.M., Council adjourned by informal unanimous consent. Florence I. Malone Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 369 OCTOBER 15, 1973 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA October 15, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 2:08 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. SPECIAL RECOGNITION The Mayor introduced SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL students from Santa Ana High School participating in Field Study for an American Government Class and their teacher, Mr. Neal Machander. (CA 9.4) MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 1973 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 1, 1973 were approved as submitted, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried. HOUSING AUTHORITY 2:30 P.M. with all At 2:15 P.M., Council recessed to convene the Housing Authority. The meeting reconvened at Councilmen present. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Item 1 D requested by Councilman Ward; Item 3 D requested by Councilman Evans; Item 5 A requested by Mayor Patterson; Items 5 D and 5 E requested by Councilman Yamamoto; and Items 3 B, and 15 requested by Councilman Markel. The Clerk requested that Item 10 A be removed to consider a report of the Planning Department. Councilman Yamamoto also requested that Item 7 B be removed to allow him to abstain from voting, however, the City Attorney ruled there was no conflict of interest for Councilman Yamamoto on that item. On motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: BID CALLS for bids on the following: Approved plans and specifications, and authorized advertisement SPEC. 73-027 - Five (5) or more compact sedans; opening date November 20, 1973, 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 370 OCTOBER 15, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued SPEC. 73-028 - Three (5) or more compact pickup trucks; opening date November 30, 1973. SPEC. 73-029 One (1) One-half (1/2) full size pickup truck; opening date November 20, 1973, 2:00 P.M. ton SPEC. 73-031 - One (1) Road Roller; opening date December 4, 1973, 2:00 P.M. SPEC. 73-032 One (1) Trailer mounted trash pump; opening date December 4, 1973, 2:00 P.M. (CA 89) BID AWARDS most responsible bidder: Awarded contracts as follows on the basis of lowest, best and PROJECT T-3041 (194) - Widen Bristol Street between Martha Lane and Twenty-First Street; Traffic signal modifications at Bristol Street and Seventeenth Street; awarded contract to Silveri & Ruiz, Fullerton. (CA 89 F) AGREEMENTS agreements: Approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following SANTA ANA ANNUAL FROLIC CHRISTMAS PARADE Between the City and the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce for parade expenses. (CA A-73-56) ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - Agreement No. 714 between the City and the County of Orange for construction on Seven- teenth, Santa Aha River to Santiago. (CA A-73-59) TRAFFIC installed September 27 (CA 18.3a) Received and ordered filed report of control devices removed or through October 10, 1973, inclusive. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS License Applications: Received and ordered filed the following Alcoholic Beverage THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, 200' Dyer south of Main (SW corner); Off-Sale Beer and Wine. south of Original; VINTAGE CELLARS, INC., 1122 East Seventeenth Street; Original; Off Sale Beer and Wine. BARRENS HOUSE, INC., 3738 S. Bristol; Ori- ginal; Off Sale Beer and Wine. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 371 OCTOBER 15, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued The City Attorney was instructed 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 Permit procedure: WILDER, Robert B., 311 North Van Ness; Original; Club License. (CA 146) MINOR EXCEPTIONS 1970) and Planning following: Received and ordered filed the Determination of Exemption (CEQA, Commission Findings of Fact on the VA 73-46, MARY E. MORRIS - To allow a res- taurant, approved under VA 68-121 and now vacant over one year, to reopen in the R 1 and R 2 Districts at 1331 East 17th Street; APPROVED. (CA 13) 2' Received and ordered filed the Negative Declaration and Planning Commission Findings of Fact on the following: VA 73-47, PRUDENTIAL LIVE INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA - To construct an office complex with less than the required parking area in the M 1 District at 1S00 E. Warner Ave- nue; APPROVED. (CA 13) Received and ordered filed 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 73-22, FAR WEST SERVICES TO allow on sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant within 300' of the R 1 and R 4 districts, in the C R District at 3811 S. Bristol Street; APPROVED. (CA 13.2) PUBLIC PROPERTY USE Property: Approved the following Application for Special License to Use Public SANTA ANA JAYCEES, "Santa Ana Annual Frolic Christmas Parade"; procession along Broadway to Sixth to Main to McFadden; December 2, 1973, 11:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (CA 4S.1) DEEDS, NO CASH Received and ordered GRANTEE, CITY filed a report of No- Cash Deeds accepted by the City Manager, pursuant to Resolution #69-156, from September 2? through October 10, 1973, inclusive. (CA 1SS) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 372 OCTOBER 1S, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued DEEDS, NO CASH GRANTOR, CITY Approved the following deeds and authorized their execu- tion by the Mayor and Clerk: VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, east side of Grand, north of St. Gertrude, Vehicular access rights. (CA 155) VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, south of Warner, Raitt to Greenville, abandoned City outfall sewer. (CA 155) DEEDS WITH CASH Approved the following GRANTEE, CITY deeds and authorized the Mayor to sign all necessary documents in connection with the purchase: EBBLL SOCIETY, south side Civic Center Drive, east side Mortimer, street purposes. (CA 155) EBELL SOCIETY, south side Civic Center Drive, French to Mortimer, street purposes. (CA 155) WADE, south side Seventeenth, east of Durant, street purposes. (CA 155) WADE, south side Seventeenth, east of Durant, temporary easement. (CA 155) SOUTHLAND PROPERTIES, INC., et al., south of Walnut, west of Daisy, park purposes. (CA 155) TENTATIVE PARCEL/ Approved the following TRACT MAPS maps subject to condi- tions contained in the Planning Director's report and waived the alley requirement on Map 835; received and filed the Negative Declaration Forms: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 835 Filed by E.P.M. Hunt Company creating two (2) C 2, one (1) C 2 and A 1, and one (1) A 1 parcels; proposed parcel #1 to be used for a mobile home park; parcel #2 to be used for dairy related uses; parcel #3 to be used for existing residence; and parcel #4 to be used for a drive-in dairy; located generally on the north side of First Street, 660 feet west of Harbor Blvd.; waiver of alley requirement. (CA 25) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 837 - Filed by Steak Corral Properties creating two (2) C 5 parcels; proposed parcel #1 to be used for commercial uses and parcel #2 to be used for a restaurant; located generally on the northwest corner of Sherry Lane and Seven- teenth Street. (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 #8415 Southwest corner of Tustin Avenue and Fairhaven Avenue, one (1) lot. (CA 24) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 373 OCTOBER 1S, 1973 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued CHANGE ORDERS Approved the follow- ing Change Orders: PROJECT T-145 Installation of Traffic Signals and Street lighting at the Intersec- tions of: Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard, Euclid Street and McFadden, Seven- teenth Street and Lincoln Avenue, Seventeenth Street and Santiago Street; increasing in the amount of $726.38; Change Order No. 2. (CA 89 B) PROJECT S012A Installation of Traffic Signal and Lighting System at MacArthur Boulevard and Flower Street and Modification of an existing Traffic Signal and Lighting System at Bristol Street and Memory Lane; increasing in the amount of $348.00; Change Order No. 1. (CA 89 B) PROJECT 7027 Construct Bowers Museum Addi- tion; increasing in the amount of $927.83; Change Order No. 4. (CA 89 G) SURPLUS PROPERTY Pursuant to Code Section 2-702, declared nine Police patrol cars listed in the report of the Purchasing and Property Control Officer dated October 9, 1973, to be surplus, and authorized him to negotiate sale of some or all of the cars to the Tecate Police Department, Tecate, Mexico. Declared surplus and authorized the demolition of the following property: SURPLUS PROPERTY REPORT #73-12 for improve- ments located at 322 West 17th Street, acquired in connection with Project 1267 IV - Seventeenth Street, Boradway to Ross. CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS AGENDA ORDER pending additional consent. information Council deferred the consideration of Item 1 D (SPEC. 73-030) to later in the meeting from staff by informal unanimous AGREEMENT On motion of Councilman AHFP NO. 705 Criset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried, Council approved the following agreement and authorized its execution by the Mayor and Clerk: ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - Agreement No. 705 between the City and the County Of Orange for construction on McFadden, Southern Pacific Railroad to 200 feet West of Grand. (CA A-73-60) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 374 OCTOBER 15, 1973 AGREEMENT Council approved the "MAN IN WASHINGTON" agreement between the PROGRAM Cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and the League of Cities Conference of Mayors, Inc., for services of a League Staff Member for the "Man in Washington" Program, and authorized its execution by the Mayor and Clerk, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Council- man Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward NOES: Markel, Garthe, Evans ABSENT: None (CA A-73-57; A-73-58) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Council instructed the LICENSE APPLICATION City Attorney to file a PETITE AUBBRGB, INC. letter of protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the application of PETITE AUBERGE, INC., 3800 S. Plaza Drive; Person to Person Transfer (To corporation Entire Stock of corporation owned by applicant), On Sale General (Bona Fide Public Eating Place); which had been protested by the Police Department; on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Evans, Ward NOES: Garthe, Patterson ABSENT: None (CA 146) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman LICENSE APPLICATION Evans, seconded by DONALD B. WILLIAMS Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, Council received and filed the following Alcoholic Beverage License Application: WILLIAMS, Donald B., 2534 West 17th Street; Original; On Sale Beer. (CA 146) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman LICENSE APPLICATION Evans, seconded by Council- AMBER ANNE BEZARD man Markel, and carried with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, Council received and filed the following Alcoholic Beverage License Application: BEZARD, Amber Anne, 316 North Harbor Boulevard; Person to Person Transfer; On Sale Beer. (CA 146) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 830 On motion of Councilman NEISHI AND SADAKANE Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried, Council receive~ and filed the Negative Declaration Form and approved 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; and waived the alley requirement. (CA 24) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 375 OCTOBER 1S, 1973 PROCLAMATIONS Council received and filed the by the Mayor, as follows: On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried report of Proclamations issued G. Willard Bassett Memorial Day - October 12, 1973. Meals for Millions Foundation Month - November, 1973. (CA 46) 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 Markel. ORD. NS-1169 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ABANDONED VEHICLES COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERA- TIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS AND RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 2266.0 OF THE VEHICLE CODE was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Patterson, Evans, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None Prior to voting, Glen De Pue, 2231 S. Ritchey, requested that before adoption, the ordinance be rewritten to more fully protect the individuals affected, including increasing the number of days' notice to be given such individuals. (CA 11.3) RES. 73-115 CONGRESSMAN RICHARD T. HANNA seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN RICHARD T. HANNA was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried. (CA ?3B) P~ES. 73-116 A RESOLUTION DECLARING "SANTA CLARA AND THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY GRAND NORTHEAST ANNEX NO. 3" DESIGNATED "SANTA CLARA AND GRAND NORTHEAST ANNEX NO. 3" TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted on motion of Council- man Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Evans, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None (CA 94) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 376 OCTOBER 15, 1973 RES. 73-117 A RESOLUTION FIXING WATER RATES WATER RATES AND STANDBY SERVICE CHARGES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 68-159, 68-160 AND 68-161 was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried on the following.vote: AYES: Griset, Evans, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None Prior to voting, in response to an inquiry from Councilman Markel, the Clerk reported that she had received no communications relat- ing to the proposed resolution. The City Manager stated that the matter had been publicized in a local newspaper following the previous Council meeting. (CA 12) RES. 73-118 SALARY STARTING STEP seconded by Mayor Patterson, A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Patterson, Yamamoto, Evans, Ward NOES: Markel, Garthe ABSENT: None A report of the City Manager dated October 9, 1973, stated that the Resolution allows a new employee to be hired as high as Step C within the appropriate salary range, instead of the current Step B limitation, contingent upon department head recommendation and justification and City Manager authorization. (CA 50.1) RECESS At 3:10 P.M., a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 3:27 with all Councilmen present. RES. 73-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATER COMPANY SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF THE WATER SYSTEM IN SANTA ANA OWNED BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY was adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Evans, Griset, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward~ NOES: None ABSENT: None (CA 12) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3?7 OCTOBER 15, 1973 RES. 73-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIVIC CENTER DRIVE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR EXTENDING CIVIC CENTER DRIVE was deleted from the Agenda on the advice of the City Attorney, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried. (CA 71) RES. 73-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY VACATION - PORTION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OF NEWHOPE STREET SANTA ANA APPROVING MAP AND DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF NEWHOPE STREET APPROXIMATELY 300' EAST OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD was adopted on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Evans, Griset, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None (CA 14) SALE OF TAX DEEDED Council considered a letter PROPERTY from the Orange County Tax Collector dated October 4, 1973, enclosing a copy of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors dated September 25, 1973, and requesting consent for sale of certain tax deeded property located in the City. Because staff had determined that the property set forth in the Resolution was of no interest to the City, Council consented to the sale on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried. (CA 45.3) CITY OF PETALUMA Council considered a letter from the City of Petaluma dated September 14, 1973, requesting financial support for defense of a lawsuit against the City of Petaluma relating to their plan for the orderly, non-chaotic growth of their city. Council referred the letter to the City Attorney for a report on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel, and carried, with Councilman Markel dissenting. The City Attorney stated that he would have a report for Council at the November S meeting. (CA 78) PROPOSITION 1 Council considered a letter SPECIAL ELECTION, dated October 1, 1973, NOVEMBER 6 from Bob Moretti, urging Council to take a firm anti-Proposition 1 position with regard to the Special Statewide Election on November 6, 1973. Council had also been provided with pro-Proposition 1 material from Assemblyman Robert H. Burke. Councilman Griset's motion to receive and file all of the Proposi- tion 1 material, was seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried on the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 378 OCTOBER 15, 1973 AYES: Griset, Garthe, Patterson, Evans, Ward NOES: Markel, Yamamoto ABSENT: None Prior to voting, Esther Harris, 2405 N. Eastwood Street, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Santa Ana, Tustin, and Orange, read a statement in opposition to Proposition 1 and requested Council to fill out endorsement forms which she provided to the Clerk. (CA 68.6) CERTIFICATES OF Council considered the CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY Report and Proposed TAXICABS Decision of the Hearing Officer dated October 3, 1973, on the applications for Public Convenience and Necessity to operate taxicabs in the City filed by Gordon Wiggins dba Blue-White Cab Company, and C & S Tours, Inc., dba Quick Cab Company. On the following motion by Councilman Evans, seconded by Council- man Ward, Council unanimously: 1) Received the report; 2) Set Monday, November 5, 1973, at 4:00 P.M. as the time to consider the Hearing Officer's Report and Proposed Decision; and 3) Instructed the Clerk to notify all interested parties in accordance with Section 38-7b of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. (CA 26.5; CA 26.7) F-09 STORM DRAIN PROJECT Council considered the REDHILL AVENUE report of the Director of Public Works dated Octo- ber 4, 1973, relating to the F-09 Storm Drain Project in Redhill Avenue between Barranca Road and Bell Avenue, recommended by the City for inclusion within the Public Works and Economic Development Act (EDA) pro- gram administered through the County of Orange. Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Garthe, to approve the proposed F-09 Storm Drain project in Redhill Avenue between Barranca Road and Bell Avenue and to make a commitment to appropriate $15,000.00 as the City's share of the project cost, unanimously carried. (CA 70) ~ SOLICITATION APPLICATION Council considered the PRIDE report of the Police Chief dated October 11, 1973, relating to an Application to Solicit Funds filed by Pride Equals Respectability and Equality, Inc. The application had been continued from September 17, 1973 and October 1, 1973, pending receipt of additional information from applicant. Council approved the application of PRIDE EQUALS RESPECTABILITY & EQUALITY, INC., for sale of candy, for a period of 60 days, to finance youth activities within the City for those local youths who have become members of Pride in the City, on-motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Markel, and carried on the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 379 OCTOBER 15,'1973 AYES: Garthe, Markel, Ward, Griset NOES: Evans ABSENT: None Yamamoto, Patterson, (CA 91) BOARD ~uND COMMISSION Council considered the COMPENSATION Summary of Survey Informa- tion of Salaries and Allowances Paid to Members of City Council, Boards and Commissions dated June 22, 1973; and the Meeting Information dated October 15, 1973. After discussion, Councilman Griset's motion to favor in principle some kind of remuneration and/or increased remuneration for the City Boards and Commissions, was seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Ward, Patterson, Yamamoto NOES: Markel, Garthe, Evans ABSENT: None Prior to voting, Billy C. Hall, Executive Director of the City Center Association, 215 West Fourth, spoke in favor of the motion. (CA 80.9) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Council considered the TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT report of the Assistant City Manager dated October 10, 1973, which stated that the Community Redevelopment Commission had requested a comprehensive list of action ideas to bring about an updated Transportation Element that would expedite improved access to the Redevelopment Project Area, and that they were requesting Council to instruct staff to provide such a list before November 6, 1973. Council referred the matter to staff with instructions to confer directly with the Community Redevelopment Commission, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unani- mously carried. (CA 82.7) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Council considered the REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY report of the Assistant RES. 73-121 City Manager dated October 11, 1973, attach- ing a report of the Director of Personnel dated October 10, 1973~ relating to a proposed new position of Executive Director Redevelopment Agency. RESOLUTION 73-121 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD CLASS TITLE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY was adopted on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried on the following vote: AYES: Ward, Griset, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson NOES: Markel, Evans ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 380 OCTOBER 15, 1973 Prior to voting, the consensus of the Councilmen in favor of the new position was that the proposed salary range of 424 was possibly too low to attract a well-qualified person for the position, however, it was agreed that an attempt could be made to fill the position at that salary range. (CA 82.4; CA 50.1) AGENDA ORDER The Mayor announced that there had been a request to continue Item 61 (Interchange of 17th Street with the Santa Ana Freeway) to the evening, and the item was so continued by informal unanimous consent. NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES Council received and filed the report of the City Attorney dated October 11, 1973, relating to the enforcement of the recently enacted newspaper ordinance, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried. Prior to voting, there was discussion regarding the excessive number of newspaper racks in certain areas of the public right- of-way. Billy C. Hall, Executive Director of City Center Association, 215 West Fourth, requested that Council consider a proposal to require newspapers to deal directly with merchants for place- ment of newspaper racks, with the merchants providing the space, thereby eliminating the overcrowded, unsightly condition of racks on the public right-of-way. (CA 153) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Griset's motion OBSCENITY DEFINITION to express to the Legisla- tors representing Orange County in Sacramento that they should encourage legislation to allow local option with regard to the definition of obscenity, was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and failed to carry on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe NOES: Markel, Patterson, Evans, Ward ABSENT: None During discussion of the motion, the consensus of the dissenting Councilmen was that the standard should be uniform on a state-wide basis for proper enforcement to be achieved. (CA 153.7) BID CALL SPEC. 73-030 the plans and specifications bids on the following: On motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried, Council approved and authorized advertisement for SPEC. 73-030 Two (2) Scooters with dump bodies; opening date November 20, 1973, 2:00 P.M. (CA 89 A) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 381 OCTOBER 15, 1973 USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY BLOCK PARTY the agenda deadline. The Clerk stated that she had received an Application for Special License to Use Public Property after Council approved the application for a Block Party beginning at 2717 West California Street and ending at 1721 S. Marina Street, on October 31, 1973; beginning at 7:00 P.M. on October 31, and ending at 2:00 A.M. on November 1, 1973; subject to approval by staff and all administrative requirements regarding block parties, on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Mayor Patterson, and unanimously carried. (CA 45.1) EXECUTIVE SESSION Council recessed to an Executive Session at 4:50 P.M. to consider Personnel matters. RECESS which time Council Council reconvened at 5:50 P.M., with all Councilmen present, and immediately recessed to 7:37 P.M., at reconvened with all Council members present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ana Police Department. (CA 9.10) The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by members of Explorer Post #238, sponsored by the Santa INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Donald E. Reiter, First Baptist Church. (CA 80.17) CANCELLATION OF The Mayor announced that PRESENTATION TO due to illness, Congress- CONGRESSMAN HANNA man Richard T. Hanna, who had been scheduled for a special presentation, would not be present, and that an attempt would be made to reschedule the event for a later date. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT TORANA ART LEAGUE The Mayor acknowledged the Torana Art League, who had been invited to give a presentation. Mrs. James Murrill, past President, described some of the activi- ties of the county-wide organization committed to an interest in fine arts. She introduced Mrs. Jon Janczur, President, who in turn introduced all members who were present. Following the introductions, the group exhibited two paintings given to Bowers Museum from their annual show as well as other objects of art. (CA 9.3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 382 OCTOBER 15, 1973 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the APPEAL ~323 public hearing on Appeal HARLEQUIN DINNER PLAYHOUSE #323 filed by Harlequin Dinner Playhouse appeal- ing the Planning Commission's denial of CUP 73-13 to convert an existing warehouse to a combination restaurant and commercial theater in the M 1 zone at 3503 Harbor Boulevard. The Planning Director summarized the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact dated September 24, 1973. The Clerk reported there were no written communications. Robert Kendall, 1209 Keel Drive, Corona Del Mar, spoke on behalf of the appellant stating that the theaters in the area referred to in the Planning Commission's Findings were movie theaters and markedly different from appellant's proposed establishment which was a dinner playhouse similar in most respects to other major dinner houses in the area, the only significant difference being the entertainment; that the proposed establishment would provide a service for the immediate community or neighborhood in that it would provide a businessman's buffet during the noon hour and quality dinners in the evening for local businessmen; that there was a proposed ten-year lease on the warehouse with a nine-year option; that one of the prime concerns of the landlord was the fact that the facility could be converted back to com- mercial use if necessary; that there was a considerable amount of unrented warehouse space in the area; that if the proposed loca- tion were used as a warehouse there would be no revenues whereas the proposed establishment would produce between $25,000 and $30,000 in revenues for the City; that if the appellant wanted only a restaurant in the facility, it would be permitted without a conditional use permit, as was the case with Lorenzo's, also in an M 1 zone. Mr. Kendall filed with the Clerk a petition to the City Council and a copy of a petition to the Planning Commission bearing a total of approximately 350 signatures. Councilman Evans' motion to receive and file the petitions was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried. Prior to voting, the Clerk read the heading of the petition to Council as follows: "Dear Sirs, We the undersigned do approve and strongly urge the City Council of Santa Ana to approve plans for the 'Harlequin Dinner Playhouse'. We feel that this will be a vital asset to this city, it will also be of great cultural value to the entire county. We would keep the revenue here rather than having to take it into other cities which we must do now to get this type of entertainment." Mr. Kendall introduced Mr. and Mrs. A1 Hampton, 16630 Townhouse Drive, Tustin, principle owners of the playhouse, to describe the proposed operation. Mr. Hampton stated that he had been in the entertainment business for fifteen years and had been in the restaurant and cocktail lounge business; that they planned to employ youths from the local colleges who had an interest in theater; that he considered the establishment to be 2/3 restaurant and 1/3 theater and that they were in the process of hiring a very capable gourmet chef; that it would be an equity theater and that the entertainment would consist of shows that had proven themselves on the road in other equity playhouses. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 383 OCTOBER 15, 1973 Mrs. Hampton stated that a businessman's buffet lunch would be served between 11:00 and 3:00 P.M.; that dinner would be served between 6:00 P.M. and 8:30 P.M., which would also include a buffet as well as seven course dinners; that there was a second floor and mezzanine with private dining rooms; that the show would begin at 8:30 P.M. with a pre-warm up group with singing and dancing, followed by a play such as "I Do, I Do", "Molly Brown", and Nell Simon plays; following the play, there would be music; that the prices for dinner and show would range from $10.95 to $12.95; that there would be a Saturday matinee for the children with plays such as "Hansel and Gretel", which could be attended by a family of four for approximately $12.00; that a dinner playhouse was preferable to the usual playhouse in that there was a more intimate feeling and no person would sit more than 45 feet from center stage; that the proposed establishment would be a vital part of the entire community as well as the cultural community. Don Saungil, 62 Balboa Cove, Newport Beach, spoke in favor of the appeal, stating that he had a business in Santa Ana; that the proposed dinner playhouse was vital in that there was almost no place to see legitimate theater in the metropolitan Santa Ana area. There were no other proponents and no opponents, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Garthe, to receive and file the Negative Declaration Form, grant the appeal, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 73-13 for a 10-year period, subject to conditions of approval contained in the Commission report, and subject to an annual review by Council, carried on the following Vote: AYES: Yamamoto, Garthe, Patterson, Evans, Ward, Griset NOES: Markel ABSENT: None A prior motion by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel, to receive and file the Negative Declaration Form, uphold the decision of the Planning Commission, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit 73-13, failed to carry on the following vote: AYES: Griset, Markel, Ward NOES: Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Evans ABSENT: None Prior to the first motion, in response to a question from Councilman Garthe, Bob Jenkins, Architect, 1231 Sand Key, Corona Del Mar, stated that the seating capacity within the establishment would be based on a restaurant rather than a theater. The consensus of the Councilmen in favor of the first motion was that a dinner playhouse was an inappropriate use for an M 1 District and that it would create traffic and possible parking problems. CITY COUNCIL MINUTBS 384 OCTOBER 15, 1973 It was the consensus of those opposing the motion that they could see no difference between a restaurant at the proposed location which would not require a Conditional Use Permit, and a theater playhouse as far as any effect it may have on the surrounding industries; that the establishment would bring in revenues to the City; and would contribute to the general well-being of the community. During the discussion, concern was expressed abou~ the helicopter landing pad on the roof of the warehouse and the possibility of the establishment changing from plays to less desirable types of entertainment. Mr. Kendall stated that the rights to the landing pad were being reserved by the landlord, however, it was not anticipated that there would be any great use of it; that if a problem developed, the landlord had advised that they would be willing to forego its use. With regard to the possibility of changing types of entertainment, Mr. Kendall stated that as far as the landlord and appellant were concerned, there was no intent to do so. At the request of Councilman Evans, the Planning Director read into the record the letter addressed to the Planning Commission from C. J. Segerstrom dated September 24, 1973, stating his opposition to the Conditional Use Permit. (CA 13.3) RECESS present. At 9:30 P.M., a recess was declared. Council reconvened at 9:42 P.M. with all Council members SWEARING IN CEREMONY Waldo Haug was sworn in by the Clerk of the Council as a new member of the Personnel Board. (CA 50.8) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Council considered the ORDINANCE report of the Director of Building Safety dated October 8, 1973, relating to the proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance. The proposed ordinance had been continued from the Council meeting of August 20, 1973, with staff direction to circulate it to various community groups in order to obtain ideas and recommendations. The Mayor stated that he was of the opinion that there had not been enough input from the community to make a decision on the ordinance that evening, and that Council might consider another continuance of the item, possibly for consideration during a study session. Councilman Griset concurred with the Mayor; Councilman Ward stated that he was concerned with the lack of enforcement of existing ordinances relative to the subject. Alex Acevedo, 207 E. Fourth, requested that Council continue the matter because of the pending Logan Area Study and the possible zone changes that might result. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 385 OCTOBER 15, 1973 Carl Schwartz, 702 W. Mabury, stated that he supported Alterna- tive C set forth on page 3 of the report of the Director of Building Safety; that he felt much could be resolved by upgrad- ing enforcement of present ordinances; that with reference to Section 2(f) of the ordinance, he would like to see the wording "Property including but not limited to", eliminated. Billy C. Hall, Executive Director, City Center Association, 215 West Fourth Street, stated that their association was in favor of the proposed ordinance; that if the ordinance were not adopted in its present form, he requested that Sections l(a), 2(f), and 2(h) not be excluded from any subsequent draft. Gene Wasson, 2477 Riverside Drive, stated that he was speaking as a citizen of Santa Ana and by direction of the Santa Aha Human Relations Commission; that the Human Relations Commission had become interested in the proposed ordinance some months before when a group of citizens had become concerned because their portion of the City was deteriorating; that they felt that the proposed ordinance would give the City muscle for enforcement; that he personally had no fear of the ordinance in that he felt that anyone who maintained his property in an acceptable manner would not have the ordinance imposed against him. Councilman Garthe's motion, seconded by Councilman Griset, to accept Alternative C of the report of the Director of Building Safety dated October 8, 1973, which reads as follows: "Select critical elements of the Property Maintenance Ordinance to consider incorporation into existing regulations and direct initiation of the Code Enforce- ment Program. For example, amend the Dangerous Buildings Code to accomplish the abatement of aban- doned, boarded up, partially destroyed, or partially constructed buildings. Also, amend the sign Ordinance to provide for the removal of abandoned signs on vacant buildings;" and to continue to review the methods of implementing the motion at the next Study Session of Council, unanimously carried. Prior to voting, Councilman Evans expressed concern that the motion might not satisfy Mr. Acevedo's questions with regard to the Logan Area Study. In response, the Director of Building Safety stated that his staff was committed to await the results of the Logan Area Study before taking any action in that area, except for correc- tion of critical housing problems. (CA 87) UNION HALL Council considered the 1532 EAST CHESTNUT report of the City Manager DANCE PERMIT dated October 10, 1973, relating to the complaints of citizens concerning the activities taking place at the Union Hall located at 1531 East Chestnut. The report included a copy of a Memorandum of Agreement which had been executed by all of the parties involved. A unanimously carried motion by Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, directed staff to: 1) Work with Union representative, Ysidro Ruvalcava, to ensure prompt implementation of the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 386 OCTOBER 1S, 1973 z) Provide periodic reports to Council on progress being made in implementing the improvements specified in the Memorandum of Agreement; and 3) Keep residents of Villa Grande Mobile Home Park advised of progress toward implementing terms of the agreement. Prior to the motion, Rosemary Kubechek, 3353 South Baker, representing Ysidro Ruvalcava, the Union representative, stated the Mr. Ruvalcava had indicated his desire to cooperate fully, however, he considered the provision of the Memorandum of Agreement requiring one guard for each one hundred people in attendance to be unfair, and based on maximum occupancy, 1,023, would result in 10 guards; that Mr. Ruvalcava believed six guards would be adequate for the hall and parking lot, and that when the parking lot was redesigned, two guards would be suffi- cient; that sometimes there were only two hundred people in attendance at the Union Hall functions. (CA 127) SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT Council considered the report 1600 BLOCK SOUTH BROADWAY of the Director of Public Works dated October 11, 1973, relating to the maintenance of sidewalks, and an inquiry from Bill Brown, 4412 Bluewater, Anaheim, regarding repairs that were needed to the sidewalk and road adjacent to his property at 1614 South Broadway, Santa Aha. Staff was directed to complete the research project referred to in the report relating to maintenance of sidewalks and to submit a report to Council within sixty days, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried. Prior to voting, Bill Brown requested Council to take some action that evening to exercise its power to ask the property owners involved to make the needed repairs rather than wait for another report from staff. He circulated to Council a letter dated October 15, 1973, and original photographs, copies of which were included in Council's packets. (CA 35) SPECIAL RECOGNITION being in the audience. The Mayor introduced Steve Semotan, and asked him to explain to Council his reason for Mr. Semotan stated that he was a college student involved in a course entitled "Sociology of Small Groups", and that his project was to observe the Councilmen and their transactions and come up with a report. 17TH STREET-SANTA ANA Council considered the FREEWAY INTERCHANGE report of the Director of Public Works dated October 10, 1973, relating to proposals for revising the 17th Street-Santa Aha Freeway Interchange to provide for the ultimate widening of 17th Street at that location, and the two alternate plans developed by the State Department of Transportation. Councilman Griset's motion to recommend to the State Department of Transportation the adoption of Plan SP-4 for the reconstruc- tion of the interchange of 17th Street with the Santa Ana Free- way (Interstate 5), was seconded by Councilman Markel, and carried on the following vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 387 OCTOBER 15, 1973 AYES: Griset, Markel, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson, Evans, Ward NOES: None ABSENT: None Prior to voting, the Director of Public Works stated that he was only seeking Council input at that time; that the matter would come before Council two or more additional times before any project commenced. J. W. Smith, 1323 N. Broadway, stated that he was the owner of a professional building near the proposed revised interchange, and that he had been told a year and a half before that the State would be taking his property; that the only information he had been able to obtain from the State was that they were waiting for the City to decide on a plan. (CA 29.10) PLANNING COMMISSION - Council increased the COMPENSATION compensation to each Plan- ning Commission member to $25.00 per meeting with a maximum of $50.00 per month, and the additional sum of $25.00 per month for expenses if at least one meeting is attended during the month, effective November 1, 1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 78.1) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT Council acted to compensate COMMISSION COMPENSATION each member of the Community Redevelopment Commission with the sum of $20.00 per meeting, contingent upon attendance at the entire meeting, with a maximum of $40.00 per month, effective November 1, 1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilmen Markel and Evans dissenting. (CA 82.1) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Council acted to compensate COMPENSATION each member of the Human Relations Commission with the sum of $15.00 per meet- ing, contingent upon attendance at the entire meeting, with a maximum of $30.00 per month, effective November 1, 1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilmen Markel and Evans dissenting. (CA 131.1) PERSONNEL BOARD - Council acted to compensate COMPENSATION each member of the Person- nel Board with the sum of $20.00 per month maximum, except for special hearings that may be held, in which case they would receive the sum of $20.00 per meeting for such hearings, effective November 1, 1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilmen Markel and Evans dissenting. (CA 50.8) BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS COMPENSATION Council acted to compensate each member of the Board of Recreation and Parks with CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 388 OCTOBER 15, 1973 the sum of $20.00 per month maximum contingent upon attendance at meetings held, effective November 1, 1973, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilmen Markel and Evans dissenting. (CA 52.2) CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION The Mayor stated that COMPENSATION he would discuss the subject of compensation to Civic Center Commis- sion members with staff at a later time. (CA 77.3) MAYOR'S FREEWAY COMMITTEE James Binckley was appointed to the Mayor's Freeway Committee subject to normal application reviewing procedures, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried with Councilman Markel dissenting. (CA 29.10(a)) BOARDS AND coMM~s'ioNs Council acted to inform the REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES Chairmen of each board or FOR EDUCATIONAL CONFEP~ENCBS commission that they would be eligible to attend any educational or City function held within the State of California and receive reimbursement from the City for travel, luncheon and meeting expenses, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried. During the discussion prior to the vote, it was brought up that all requests for reimbursement would have to come to Council for approval, and that Council would be more willing to approve expenses for local conferences. (CA 80.9) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor suggested CAMPAIGN EXPENSES that there be some COUNCILMANIC ELECTIONS limitation as to the amount of money a person could spend in connection with seeking election or re-election to the City Council. Council referred the suggestion to the City Attorney on motion of Mayor Patterson, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with Councilman Evans dissenting. (CA 68) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel stated that he believed the City had a good Mayor in that he had cut his eye teeth in public administration in the City of Santa Ana, however, that the Charter spelled out very definitely the powers of the Council, and particularly of the Mayor, stating that the Mayor shall not have any administrative position or power or authority; that he believed the Mayor was exercising authority beyond the limitations set by the Charter and used as examples actions the Mayor had taken in the determination of content of the News Story; the recent meeting relative to the problems at th-~nion Hall, 1532 Chestnut; and a letter to Mrs. Harrelson, whose son had been involved in an accident. Councilman Griset stated that during his terms as Mayor, he had been constantly involved in matters of human relations in coopera- tion with the City Manager, and that he had felt a responsibility CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 389 OCTOBER 15, 1973 as the Mayor to do this, and that every Councilman did; that with regard to the Union Hall negotiations, he appreciated the Mayor taking it upon himself to meet with them; and that there had been nothing administrative in his actions. The Mayor stated that he served at the pleasure of the City Council and that they could replace him at any time if they so desired; that he was attempting to do the job as he saw fit; that he dealt with the City Manager, City Attorney and the City Clerk and rarely with the Department Heads directly; that he saw no problem in his having dealt with the Union Hall matter - that he could have delegated the meeting to another Councilman; that with regard to the News Story, it was his impression that the News Story was the o-~ci-~ocument of the City Council and that it should represent the majority opinion of the City Council; that the Council might decide later to print letters to the editor; that the operation of the News Story had been left up to the City Manager, who worked f~-~ the majority of Council. Councilman Evans expressed concern over the fact that no policy had been set regarding control of the News Story - that Council had never voted on it, and that he believed it should be voted on so that there would be no doubt. Councilman Ward stated that he was very grateful that the Mayor was willing to put in as much time as he did. Councilman Garthe stated that he was concerned about the policy of Council with reference to certain actions. He referred to the different procedures taken with the invitations of Congressman Hinshaw and Congressman Hanna to the Council meetings, and sending a Councilman and the City Manager to Washington, D.C. He indicated that it would be good policy to inform Council when similar actions are contemplated in the future. The Mayor responded by stating that both Congressman Hinshaw and Congressman Hanna were friends of the City, and he considered them both to be great congressmen; that the reason letters had not been sent out inviting people to meet Congressman Hinshaw was that there had not been enough advance notice, whereas with Congressman Hanna, he had known two weeks in advance. With reference to the Washington, D.C. trip, he stated that probably all of the Councilmen should have been advised; that he would not be opposed if Council wanted a policy for prior approval for trips and attendance at functions as City representatives. The City Manager stated that few trips of that distance had been taken and that when they had been, there had been more advance notice for prior Council approval. The Mayor suggested that the policy with respect to the News ~ be that it is operated by the City Manager and that any tion as to its material content should come from the majority of the Council. Councilman Griset stated that he only wanted the majority opinions of the Council to go into the News Story unless Council voted to have the minority views expresse~. Councilman Markel stated that he had preceded his opening remarks by saying that the Mayor was a good man; that perhaps more under- standing was needed between Councilmen. Councilman Garthe stated that he hoped his remarks had been accepted in a constructive nature. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 390 OCTOBER 15, 1973 The Mayor reminded Council that there would be a regular feature in the News Story which will allow each Councilman to express himsel£.----~CA 152.4; CA 80.6) ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P.M. to November 5, 1973, at 12:00 Noon for a study session in Room 831 of City Hall, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried. Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 391 OCTOBER 15, 1973