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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1973MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA November 9, 1975 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana was convened at 12:10 P.M., by Mayor Jerry M. Patterson, in Room 831 of the City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, proper Notice and Posting having been accomplished, with affida- vits on file in the office of the Clerk of the Council. The following Councilmen were present: Vernon S. Evans, John Garthe, J. Ogden Markel, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor Jerry M. Patter- son. Councilman James E. Ward arrived at 12:25 P.M. Councilman Griset was absent. The following Staff members were also present: City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Assistant City Manager Thomas J. Andrusky, Assistant Director of Public Works John E. Stevens, Deputy City Attorney Frank J. Fekete (subsequently joined by City Attorney James A. Withers), member of the Planning Staff James Fitzpatrick, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. Representatives of the Press were also present. BIKE ROUTE PLAN The Director of Planning reported that the Planning Commission had held at least five hearings rela- tive to the development of a Bike Route for the City, pursuant to the direction of the City Council; that a formal hearing on the Bike Route Plan was scheduled for the November 19 City Council meeting; and that the presentation today would be an informal preliminary review of the proposal which had been recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission. Mr. James Fitzpatrick, Planning Staff member stated that a survey of the bike needs of the City had disclosed that there are currently an estimated 40,000 bicycles in the City, which has resulted in a considerable number of safety problems. In his slide presentation that followed, Council viewed the proposed bike route locations, including the Santa Ana River route, and was advised that the system would be recreational and commuter; and that the plan is to integrate and coordinate the City's bike route with adjacent cities and the County. The Planning Director emphasized that this represented "Imple- mentation Phase I" which involved a 33-mile route; that it was a test system but a complete system; that it would serve 51 per cent of the City's school children with access to one trail or another; that on-street parking will constitute one of the route's biggest problems; that its implementation will involve ~arking restrictions or elimination; and that the budget includes 125,000 to immediately commence development which should be completed within the year; and that the route is malleable, flexible and workable. Councilman Ward stated that it was a good system but expressed disappointment that it did not include the Central City. Councilman Evans stated that part of the funding should come from the people who use the bike trail and recommended a license fee increase to $1.00 per year for each bicycle. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 419 NOVEMBER 9, 1973 The Planning Director stated that the plan would include a program to encourage the design and use of bicycle racks in shopping centers as one method of security, a concern expressed by Council- man Ward. It is anticipated that right of way for the route along the Pacific Electric Railway can be obtained at a nominal cost, according to the Planning Director. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT The Planning Director stated that a formal hearing on the Open Space Element of the General Plan was scheduled for the November 19 Council meeting; and that today's presentation would lend itself to questions and answers in addition to a general informal review of the Open Space Element. He stated that this element was one of nine state-mandated ele- ments to the General Plan, and that the continued issuance of building permits depended upon its adoption on or before December 31, 1973. A map designating the City's publicly-owned open space, indicating its use as recreational or non-recreational,was distributed to the Council together with a map designating privately-owned land, indicating a present-use open space or a desirable open-space use. The Director stated that the Open Space Plan as depicted on the first map has been recommended by the Planning Commission for adoption by the City Council; and that the second map is a long- range proposal for open space. PRIORITIES AND GOALS OF THE The report from the Plan- PLANNING COMMISSION ning Department, dated October 31, 1973, outlining the Planning Commission's priorities and goals was continued to the next Council meeting, November 19, 1973, by unanimous informal consent. WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE The Mayor stated that the Council's action on Mon- day, November 5, 1973, to retain Willowick Golf Course as part of the City presented a problem of reaction and counter reaction between the City and the City of Garden Grove; that Council should consider the possibility of Garden Grove's selling the golf course for apartment development; and that it was very important to maintain the land as open space. The City Attorney stated that the indenture and the lease from Willowick Corp. to the City of Garden Grove tend to limit the property to golf course use; that conceivably they could default on the bonds and in that event, the purchaser could develop the property based on its zoning. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 420 NOVEMBER 9, 1973 Mr. Withers distributed a proposed ordinance to a~end the Zoning Code by re-defining the "0" Zone to apply to private, as well as publicly owned land. ORDINANCE NS-1191 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY "O"(OPBN SPACE LAND) ZONE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PERTAINING TO OPEN SPACE LAND AND AMEND- ING DIVISION 23 OE CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE was placed on first reading by title only and full reading was waived on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (6 0 vote) The Planning Commission was instructed to review and consider the re-zoning of the Willowick Golf Course from R-1 (Single- family Residential) to the "O" Zone (Open Space Land) on the unanimously approved motion (6 0) of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. The City Manager asked if Council were interested in exploring the possibilities of a joint powers agreement with Garden Grove for the operation of Willowick Golf Course and to accomplish the other Santa Ana projects set forth in the agreement which Council considered in conjunction with the Willowick deannexation. Considerable discussion followed. It was pointed out that Willowick's problem was financial; that a majority of the Garden Grove Council desired to maintain it as open space; that a joint powers agreement would necessitate a capital investment by the City for the golf course operation and maintenance, but there are many options available and that contributions need not be equal. Councilman Evans stated that he was not interested in pursuing joint powers agreement and suggested that staff devote some priority to the park, drainage, and water system, and "bury" the rest. a Councilman Markel was also opposed to exploring a joint powers agreement. Councilman Ward favored exploring a joint powers agreement and other means with positively no commitment. Councilman Garthe stated his mind was open on the subject, and that he was interested in more information. Councilman Yamamoto and Mayor Patterson favored exploring the possibilities of a joint powers agreement. Staff was instructed to research the subject further and to report to Council the options for a joint powers or other agreements relative to Willowick and related projects by majority informal agreement. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Patterson stated DECEMBER 3, 1973 that there would not be a quorum for the December 3 Regular Council Meeting and asked for suggestions for an alternate meeting date. Ail members present agreed to a meeting on December 10. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 421 NOVEMBER 9, 1973 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 1:40 P.M., Council recessed for an.Executive Session to consider per- sonnel and legal matters. ADJOURNMENT Council reconvened at 2:30 P.M., with the same Council- men present except Council- man Evans~ who had left at 1:45 P.M. Council adjourned on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward. Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 422 NOVEMBER 9, 1973