HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1974MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
February 4, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 P.M., in Room 831 of
the City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, proper Notice and Posting
having been given, with affidavits on file in the office of
the Clerk of the Council. The following Councilmen responded
to roll call: J. Ogden Markel, Harry K. Yamamoto, James E.
Ward, and Mayor Jerry M. Patterson. Councilman Lorin Griset
arrived at 12:20 P.M., Councilman John Garthe arrived at 12:45
P.M., and Councilman Vernon S. Evans arrived at 1:15 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Assistant City
Manager Thomas Andrusky, City Attorney James A. Withers, Director
of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Charles
Zimmerman, Museum Director Reilly P. Rhodes, Director of
Building Safety Wendell Bril, Police Chief Raymond Davis,
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone, and a representative
of the press, Wayne Rash.
PROJECT 8033 Police Chief Davis des-
MODIFICATIONS AND ALTERATIONS cribed the plans for
TO POLICE FACILITY remodeling the present
Police facility. Using
diagrams, he outlined the alterations which include a new
training room, locker room, weapons issue room and modifications
in the basement area. (CA 47)
BOWERS MUSEUM REMODELING Museum Director Reilly
Rhodes described the
remodeling proposal for
the existing Museum
structure and the necessity for closing the Museum for the
period commencing February 4, 1974 and ending March 4, 1974,
in order to prepare for the opening of the new 12,000 square
foot wing and to accommodate the merging of the two buildings.
The City Manager stated that portions of the remodeling, estimated
at approximately $40,000, would require the use of City funds;
and that he recommended that Council designate $40,000 from the
City's share of the City/County revenue sharing funds for Museum
improvement. (CA 85)
Mr. Rhodes departed the meeting at 12:50 P.M.
MANPOWER JOINT EXERCISE Mayor Patterson stated
OF POWERS AGREEMENT that there had been some
problem in achieving
total agreement on the
Joint Powers Manpower Agreement among the three other cities
(Garden Grove, Anaheim, Huntington Beach) and the County; that
approval has become urgent in that March 1, 1974 is the deadline
for submittal of a Manpower Plan, either by the consortium
or the individual cities, to the Department of Labor, under the
terms of the Manpower legislation; and that there are several
advantages to the joint powers agreement, not the least of which
is an additional five per cent funding. Council informally
agreed to approve the proposed agreement in principle. (CA 140.4)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 40 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION Mayor Patterson stated
TERMINAL his opinion of the
importance of designating
a primary advisory body
relative to the proposed Transportation Terminal in view of the
fact that several of the City Boards and Commissions are
interested in the proposal. He suggested that the newly created
Transportation Advisory Committee would be the most appropriate
primary committee, and that all recommendations or communications
be routed via the Transportation Advisory Committee for its
recommendation to the City Council. Council concurred, and the
Mayor stated that he would meet with the Chairman of the Planning
Commission, Community Redevelopment Commission, Transportation
Advisory Committee and the Orange County Transit District to
review the procedure with them. (CA 84.S)
CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION Mayor Patterson stated
his opinion, and Council
was generally in agreement,
that the Civic Center
Commission should be reorganized to deal more effectively with
Civic Center parking and maintenance responsibilities.
Councilman Evans arrived at 1:15 P.M. (CA 77.3)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE The City Manager and the
INSPECTION PROGRAM Director of Building
Safety reviewed the
proposed Property
Maintenance Inspection Program, stating that it would require
three additional employees in the department; and that the
program would be coordinated with the Planning, Public Works,
and Fire Departments.
The Council consensus was that the program be given as much
publicity as possible, and that it should be initiated slowly
and increased gradually. (CA 87)
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER There was discusssion on
the proposed location of
the Senior Citizens
Center, on the north side
of Third Street between Birch and Ross Streets. The Mayor
reported that the County had approved the City's proposal for a
Senior Citizens Service Center, dated December 3, 1973, for
County Revenue Sharing funds amounting to $490,000. The Mayor
requested staff to provide additional justification for the
proposed location, and to submit alternative locations within
the downtown redevelopment area for the Senior Citizens Service
Center, hopefully within the next two weeks. (131.10)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Patterson adjourned
the meeting at 2:00 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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FEBRUARY 4, 1974
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIOFORNIA
February 4, 1974
The meeting was called to order at 2:15 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the
following Councilmen present: John Garthe, Vernon S. Evans,
J. Ogden Markel, James E. Ward, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor
Jerry M. Patterson. Councilman Lorin Griset arrived at 2:18
P.M. 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.
MINUTES The Minutes of the
Regular and Special
Meetings of January 21,
1974, were approved as
submitted, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Council-
man Garthe, and unanimously carried.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT At 2:15 P.M., Council
AGBNCY recessed to convene the
Community Redevelopment
Agency. The meeting
reconvened at 2:40 P.M. with all Councilmen present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda
items were removed
from the Consent Calen-
dar: Items 5 E, 7 C,
7 F requested by Councilman Yamamoto; Item 10 requested by
Mayor Patterson; Item 7 B requested by Councilman Markel.
On motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans,
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-
SPEC. 74-001 - One 27,500 GVWR Cab over
Cab and Chassis only.
SPEC. 74-002 One 19,000 Gallon Cab over
Street Flusher Truck.
SPEC. 74-003 One Tractor-Loader Wheel
Type with extension backhoe.
PROJECT 8011 Reconstruct Lincoln
Avenue between Seventeenth Street and
Fairhaven Avenue.
PROJECT 8033 Construct modifications
and alterations to police facility building.
(CA 89)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 42 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
BID AWARDS
most responsible bidder:
Awarded contracts as
follows on the basis
of lowest, best and
PROJECT 6082 - Construct security and court
lighting in Sandpointe Park; relight Memorial
Park Court; and relamp Windsor Park Court;
awarded to Smith Electric Supply Co., Stanton.
SPEC. 73-038 - One 1970 1974 2-door Sedan;
awarded to Tommy Ayres Chevrolet, Laguna Beach.
(CA 89)
AGREEMENTS
agreement:
Approved and authorized
the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following
MANPOWER - REVISED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT For the creation of an Orange
County Manpower Commission between the City,
the County of Orange, and the cities of
Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and Garden Grove.
(CA 140.4)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
License Applications:
Received and ordered
filed the following
Alcoholic Beverage
LOMBARDI, ROSE, 1320 North Grand Avenue;
person to person transfer On Sale Beer &
Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
SAV-ON DRUGS, INC., 3911 South Bristol;
Original Off Sale Beer & Wine.
MINIT MARKET, INC., 150 E. of N/E corner of
Santa Clara Avenue & Tustin Avenue; original
Off Sale Beer & Wine.
W. W. YACHT ENTERPRISES, INC., 311 N. Van
Ness Street; Original On Sale General (Bona
Fide Public Eating Place) Priority #23.
KONG MARKET, INC., 719 E. Fourth Street;
Self-incorporating, Off Sale Beer & Wine.
CORAL ROOM, INC., 605 South Harbor Blvd.;
person to person transfer, On Sale General
(Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
(CA 146)
MINOR EXCEPTIONS, Received and ordered
VARIANCES, AND filed the following
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Negative Declarations
or Determinations of
Exemptions, as applicable, and Findings of Fact:
EX 73-27, RUTH GUEST, To expand an existing
beer bar which is located within 300' of
residences in the M 1 District at 1631-1633
S. Standard Ave. APPROVED. (CA 13.2)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 43 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
VA 73-58, ROBERT D. BERGQUIST et al, To
expand an existing plant nursery including
construction of a building and greenhouse
in the C 5 District at 1622 S. Bristol
Street. APPROVED (CA 13)
CUP 73-7, MEN CAL CORPORATION, To allow the
installation of a new paper handling system
and truck scale on the site of an existing
paper salvage business in the M 2 District
at 1003 E. Fourth St. APPROVED. (CA 13.1)
EX 74-2, CHRYSLER LEASING CO., To allow
temporary storage of vehicles in the open,
without an opaque fence or wall, in the
M 1 District at 3500 West MacArthur Boule-
vard. APPROVED (CA 13.2)
PUBLIC PROPERTY USE
Property:
Approved the following
Application for Special
License to Use Public
THE 17TH OF MARCH COMMITTEE, St. Patricks Day
Parade, from Civic Center and Broadway, south
to Fifth Street, east to Main, north to 15th;
on Saturday March 16, 1974, between 12:00 noon
and 1:30 P.M., inclusive; [review stand at
llth and Main Streets). (CA 45.1)
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
January 17 through January 30, 1974, inclusive. (CA 155)
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTOR, CITY
and Clerk:
Approved the following
deed and authorized its
execution by the Mayor
VARIOUS OWNERS OF RECORD, North side of Ritchey,
east of Lyon. (CA 155)
FINAL TRACT MAP
and authorized execution of the
the following:
Approved the final map,
accepted the dedications
thereon, and the bonds,
subdivision agreement, on
MAP 8517 - On the West side
south of Segerstrom Avenue,
lots. (CA 24)
of Bear Street,
forty-five (45)
PROCLAMATIONS
follows:
Received and filed the
report of Proclamations
issued by the Mayor as
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK - February 10
through February 16, 1974. (CA 46)
* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * *
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 44 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
BID CALL On Councilman Griset's
PROJECT 8013 AND motion, seconded by
PROJECT 8014 Councilman Evans, Council
unanimously approved plans
and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on the
following:
PROJECT 8013; Widen Southern Pacific Railroad Crossing
at Bristol Street and Alton Avenue. (CA 89)
PROJECT 8014; Widen Southern Pacific Railroad Crossing
on Main Street South of Central Avenue. (CA 89)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Ward, seconded by
EDWARD E. AND VERNA M. RICE Councilman Evans, the
following ABC application
was received and filed, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting:
RICE, EDWARD E., VERNA M., 4202 W. First Street;
original On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises). (CA 146)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE On motion of Councilman
LICENSE APPLICATION Garthe, seconded by
STEVE S. HERNANDEZ AND Councilman Griset, Council
JOSE A. LOPEZ unanimously authorized the
City Attorney to file a
letter of protest for the following ABC Application, in accordance
with the Police Report recommendation:
STEVE S. HERNANDBZ & JOSE A. LOPEZ, 3417 W. Fifth
Street; On Sale Beer and Wine; Person to Person
Transfer. (CA 146)
VA 73-50 Council unanimously received
KINKLE, RODIGER, GRAF, and filed the Negative
DEWBERRY AND SPRIGGS Declaration and the Planning
Commission Findings of Fact
approving Variance 73-50, to allow a 0 side yard on the south
side of property and allow one parking space in the required front
setback and reduce required parking in the P District HD II, at
837 N. Ross Street. (CA 13)
VA 73-57 Council unanimously received
SINCLAIR INVESTMENT COMPANY and filed the Determination
of Categorical Exemption
and the Planning Commission
Findings of Fact approving Variance 73-57, approving a canopy sign
and one additional canopy sign on the east end of the canopy, and
denying a second roof sign on an existing building in the C 1
District at 307 E. 17th Street. (CA 13)
EX 74-1 Council received and
DON DRYSDALE & JOHN LUFFEE filed the Determination
of Categorical Exemption
and the Planning Commission
Findings of Fact approving Minor Exception 74-1, filed by Don
Drysdale and John Luffee, to allow on sale liquor in a restaurant
to be constructed within 300' of residences and the A 1 District,
in the C 5 District at 1701 E. McFadden, on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward and carried on the following
vote:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 45 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Evans, Ward, Griset, Garthe, Markel, Patterson
Yamamoto
None
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
NO. 854 854, filed by Paul E. Davis
PAUL E. DAVIS creating two (2) C 2
parcels, for a beer bar
and a motel, located generally on the north side of First Street,
65 feet east of McClay Street; waiver of alley requirement;
was removed from the Agenda, at the request of applicant, by
informal unanimous consent. (CA 25)
READING WAIVED The full reading of
ordinances and resolutions,
the titles of which
appeared on the public
Agenda, was waived, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried unanimously.
ORD. NS-1194 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
PARKING REGULATIONS CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
PERTAINING TO THE
ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PARKING REGULATIONS IN PARKING
FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY JOINT
POWERS AGENCIES OF WHICH THE CITY IS A MEMBER was placed on
first reading on motion of Councilman Giiset, seconded by
Councilman Evans, and carried on the following vote:
AYES:
Griset, Evans, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel, Ward,
Patterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None CCA 82.8)
RES. 74-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE
NEWHOPE DRAINAGE DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
ACCEPTING A PROPOR-
TIONATE SHARE OF THE REMAINING ASSETS OF THE NEWHOPE DRAINAGE
DISTRICT AND ALLOCATING THEM TO THE C-5-F STORM DRAIN PROJECT
was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by
Councilman Evans and carried on the following vote:
AYES:
Griset, Evans, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel, Ward
Patterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None WA 70)
RES. 74-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL CITY COUNCIL OF THE
QUALITY ACT OF 1970 CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS
AND DELETIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED "RULES AND REGULA-
TIONS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970" AS REQUIRED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 46 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
DECEMBER 17TH AMENDMENTS TO THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE RESOURCES AGENCY was adopted on motion
of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Evans, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel, Ward,
Patterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (CA 145 A)
RES. 74-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE
DENYING APPEAL #334 CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
UPHOLDING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN DENYING
APPEAL #334 ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 73-15 FILED BY SOUTHSIDE
INVESTMENT CO. was adopted on motion of Councilman Griset,
seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Garthe, Markel, Ward
NOES: Evans, Yamamoto
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Patterson
(CA 13.4)
RES. 74-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE
LEAD TRACK PERMIT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
GRANTING TO THE ATCHISON
TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY, A CORPORATION, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE A LEAD TRACK ACROSS RITCHEY .STREET, NORTH OF ED~N6ER
AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, was adopted on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and carried
on the following vote:
AYES:
Evans, Griset, Yamamoto, Garthe, Markel, Ward,
Patterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (CA 29.12
RES. 74-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES CITY COUNCIL OF THE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM CITY OF SANTA ANA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREY~NT SYSTEM
AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted on
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried. (CA 117)
RES. 74-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY/SCHOOL ELECTIONS CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CONSENTING TO THE THE
CONSOLIDATION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS OF
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH THE CITY ELECTIONS OF
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 47 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, was adopted on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried.
(CA 68.4)
RES. 74-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CITY COUNCIL OF THE
AGENCY FUNDS CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING AN APPROPRIA-
TION TRANSFER FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO VARIOUS
FUNDS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND APPROVING A
TRANSFER BETWEEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS was
adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Ward and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Griset, Ward, Garthe, Yamamoto, Patterson
NOES: Evans, Markel
ABSENT: None (CA 82.4)
TRANSPORTATION A letter dated January 17,
PLANNING AGENCY 1974, transmitting a reso-
lution from the City of
Garden Grove, recommending
that cities and counties be retained as the transportation
planning agency authority to select urban routes and to distri-
bute urban funds, was referred to staff for further study and
report, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and unanimously carried. (CA 84.7)
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A letter dated January 25,
AND ORANGE COUN%Y. REGIONAL 1974, transmitting two
TRANSPORTATION STUDY resolutions from the City
of Yorba Linda, supporting
improvements and orderly growth of the Ontario International
Airport, and supporting a comprehensive regional transportatign
study and plan for Orange County and its surrounding area,
respectively, were discussed by the Council.
Councilman Yamamoto's motion to refer both resolutions to staff
for study and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Evans, was
tabled on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman
Griset, and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Garthe, Griset, Markel, Ward
NOES: Yamamoto, Evans, Patterson
ABSENT: None WA 98)
SANTA ANA RIVER A letter dated January 15,
SANTIAGO CREEK 1974, from the Greenbelt
GREENBELT PLAN Commission setting forth
its recommended policy
for land use density in the areas of the City adjacent to the
Greenbelt and requesting concurrence in policy was referred to
the Planning Commission for report and recommendation, on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and
unanimously carried. (CA 145.1)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 48 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
RE-ROUTING OF BUS LINE A letter dated January 24,
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT 1974, from Robert J. Swan,
DISTRICT Public Transit Catalyst,
proposing consultant
service to re-route the Orange County Transit District bus line
via the Santa Fe Amtrak Station, was referred to the Orange
County Transit District, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously carried. (CA 84.4)
RECESS
present.
Council recessed at
3:30 P.M. and
reconvened at 3:45 P.M.
with the same Councilmen
PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION Council considered a letter
TERMINAL dated January 28, 1974, from
the Planning Commission,
recommending the following
regarding the proposed Transportation Terminal: 1) The terminal
be located in the Central City area; 2) A feasibility study by
consultants should take into account all major possible sites in
and around the Central City area; 3) The Transportation Terminal
should be a multi-modal facility compatible with present and
future land uses. Council authorized the Mayor to prepare an
appropriate response to the Planning Commission on motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and unanimously
carried. (CA 84.5)
LATE CLAIM Council granted an
application for leave
to present late claim
for Adriana Ames, a
minor; and denied application for leave to present late claim
for Margaret L. Ames, on the unanimously carried motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. The attorneys
representing the claimants are Rose, Klein and Marias, Santa
Ana. (CA 65.7)
RESIGNATION OF A letter dated
WESLEY HUMPHREY January 30, 1974, from
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD Glen C. Evans, Chairman
of the Board of Recreation
and Parks, to Mr. Wesley Humphrey, accepting his resignation as
a member of the Board was received and the resignation was
accepted with regret, on the unanimously carried motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 52.2)
TIME CAPSULE 1974 The staff status report
on the time capsule
dated January 23, 1974,
was received and filed
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto,
and unanimously carried. The matter had been referred to staff
on December 17, 1973. (CA 85.1c)
UNION HALL
1531 E. CHESTNUT
between the Villa Grande Mobile Home
The staff status report,
dated January 30, 1974,
regarding the implementa-
tion of the agreement
Park, 1500 E. Warren Ave.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 49 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
and Labor Union (Local 652) resulting from rental of the Union
Hall for private dances, was continued to the next Council
meeting, February 25, 1974, at the request of Mr. Dan Conway,
Manager of the Mobile Home Park, pending an additional progress
report. (CA 127)
CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION Council approved the
Civic Center Commission
proposed duties and
responsibilities and
authorized their transmittal to the Board of Supervisors and
to the Civic Center Authority for its consideration, and
approval, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Garthe, and unanimously carried. (CA 77.3)
VEHICLE PARKING Following consideration of
DISTRICT NO. 1 the report from the City
Attorney dated January 17,
1974, relating to the
Board of Commissioners Parking District Number 1, Council
instructed the Attorney to prepare an ordinance naming the
Community Redevelopment Agency as the Board of Commissioners,
on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and unanimously carried. The matter had been referred to staff
on January 7, 1974. (CA 17a)
PRIVATE PARKING LOTS Council acted to receive and
file the staff report
dated January 29, 1974,
regarding enforcement
of red curb on private parking lots, on motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Griset, and unanimously carried.
(CA 18.7; CA 82.8)
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Acting on the recommendation
INSPECTION PROGRAM of the Director of Building
Safety set forth in his
report dated January 30, 1974,
regarding a proposed Property Maintenance inspection program,
on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Griset, Council: 1) Approved the program in
principle with a target effective date of July 1, 1974; 2)
Authorized submittal of the program to the Redevelopment Com-
mission, Human Relations Commission and Planning Commission for
review and comment; and 3) Authorized continued exploration of
alternative methods of funding. (CA 8?)
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Council considered the
City Manager's report
dated January 31, 1974,
summarizing the progress
of the Senior Citizens Service Center Project. The matter
was referred to staff for a report on the proposed site for
the Center and possible alternative locations, on the unanimously
approved motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman
Ward. Councilman Evans requested that the report include
comments in general as to why the city-owned property adjacent
to the Municipal Bowl had not been selected as an appropriate
site. (CA 131.10)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 50 FEBRUARY 4, 1974
WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE The report from the City
Attorney dated January 31,
1974, relative to a pro-
posed agreement between
the City and the City of Garden Grove was considered by Council.
It was moved by Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto
and unanimously carried, to approve the Willowick Agreement
in principle and to instruct the staff to complete all negotia-
tions and submit a finalized agreement, as approved by the
Garden Grove City Council, with exhibits and a resolution
accepting the grant of open space easement, at the next Council
meeting, February 25, 1974. (CA 52.6)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Ward, the
GREENBELT COMMISSION City's representative
to the Greenbelt Commis-
sion. reported on two
subjects currently under consideration by that Commission. One
was the possibility of sign control along the Greenbelt. He
stated that he would support that kind of activity and that
he had asked the City staff to get involved. The other relates
to a study of standards for cleanliness and appearance of
equestrian areas. He stated that both matters could result
in Code Amendments. (CA 145.1)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Garthe reported
FLOWER STREET, NORTH that he had received
OF SEVENTEENTH several telephone calls
questioning the purpose of
the City surveyors working on Flower Street, north of Seventeenth.
The Director of Public Works reported that they were taking the
topography as part of the landscaping sprinkler plan for Flower
Street, and for construction of future left-turn "pockets" at
Santa Clara. (CA 29)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Robert J. Swan
ROBERT J. SWAN requested reconsideration
of the Council's action
relative to agenda item
48, regarding his proposal of consultant services to re-route
the bus line via the Santa Fe Amtrak Station in Santa Aha on
the basis that the Orange County Transit District had already
declined a similar proposal. The Mayor replied that the
proposal could not be considered by the City because its scope
was not within the authority of the City Council. There was
no motion for reconsideration. (CA 84.4)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
reconvened at 4:40
The Council recessed at
4:10 P.M. for an Execu-
tive Session on person-
nel matters, and
P.M., with all members present.
RECESS The Council recessed at
4:40 P.M., and recenvened
at 7:35 P.M. with all
members present. Follow-
ing the Pledge of Allegiance, conducted by Girl Scout Troop
Number 745, the Invocation was given by Jerry Clayton of the
Salvation Army, who requested a minute of silent prayer in
memorial of former Mayor Harry Harvey. (CA 9.10; CA 80.17)
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Mayor Patterson welcomed
LISA (LET'S IMPROVE Mrs. Weston Walker,
SANTA ANA) Executive Secretary
for LISA, and one of
its organizers. LISA was described as a volunteer citizens
organization formed for the purpose of developing a year-round
program to stimulate and encourage the cleanup, beautification
and betterment of Santa Ana.
Areas of the organization's effectiveness include freeway
landscaping, City entrances, newspaper re-cycling, street
lighting, and historical preservation.
Councilman Garthe stated that Mrs. Walker was instrumental in
establishing the Jacaranda as the City tree and the Hibiscus
as the City flower.
In recognition of LISA's many contributions to the City, Mayor
Patterson stated that a City Seal Tile Plaque suitably engraved
was in process of preparation for delivery to Mrs. Walker.
(CA 9.3)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Patterson announced
JOHN L. LUTZ., JR. that a Certificate of
Appreciation plaque had
been prepared for presenta-
tion to Mr. John L. Lutz, Jr., for his service to the City as
a former member of the Board of Parking Commission of Vehicle
Parking District No. 1; and that it would be mailed to him be-
cause it had not been possible for him to attend the meeting.
(CA 17)
PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing to
BIKE ROUTE DEVELOPMENT consider the removal of
REMOVAL OF ON-STREET on-street parking along
PARKING - ROSS STREET Ross Street between
Seventeenth Street and
Civic Center Drive, and between Fourth and First Streets, to
provide a bike lane was opened by Mayor Patterson.
The Director of Planning, using slides, presented a review of
the City's Bike Trail/Lane Program, and described its uses as
commuter, recreational, and alternative transit to the automo-
bile.
The Director of Public Works stated that in September, 1973, the
City had received a petition signed by more than 200 people
requesting that bicycle lanes be established on Ross Street
between First and Seventeenth, eliminating parking on the east
or west side; that it was not feasible to consider a one-side
parking ban only; and that a survey questionnaire had been
circulated among the 109 residents on Ross Street for their
reaction to removal of parking from both sides of the street;
that nearly one-half of the questionnaires had been returned
with twenty per cent supporting round-the-clock parking
restriction, 22 per cent opposing any parking restrictions,
and fifty-eight per cent supporting part time restriction
during the day.
The Director reported further that a traffic count had been
conducted based on the view that the proposed bike lane would
primarily serve pupils of Willard Junior High and Santa Ana
High School; and that to accommodate the school traffic, part
time parking restrictions were recommended between the hours
of 2:15 A.M. and 8:15 A.M. and 2:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.
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City Traffic Engineer Joe Foust responded to Council's questions
regarding the California Vehicle Code bike lane size, street
signing and posting requirements.
SANTA ANA TENNIS CLUB Mayor Patterson inter-
rupted the Public Hearing
to recognize Mrs. Nancy
McDaniel. representing
the Santa Ana Tennis Club. Mrs. McDaniel, on behalf of the
Tennis Club, presented the Mayor with a check payable to the
City in the amount of $2,500 for the development of Cabrillo
Tennis Court. The contribution had been pledged by Mrs. Mc
Daniel for that purpose at the Council meeting of January 21,
1974 at the time of the bid award for PROJECT 8022 A, Cabrillo
Tennis Center. Mayor Patterson accepted the check, and, as an
expression of the City's appreciation, presented the Tennis
Club with an engraved City Seal Plaque to commemmorate the
occasion. (CA 9.4)
PUBLIC HEARING
BIKE ROUTE DEVELOPMENT
REMOVAL OF ON-STREET
PARKING (CONTINUED)
The public hearing on the
proposed bike route and
removal of on-street
parking on Ross Street
was resumed.
The Council received and filed by unanimous informal consent:
1) The report from the Director of Public Works dated January
30, 1974; 2) The recommendation from the Planning Commission
dated December 27, 1973; 3) The recommendation from the Board of
Recreation and Parks dated January 3, 1974; 4) The letter
petition dated January 21, 1974 from the Willard Intermediate
School P.T.A. Executive Board; 5) The letter dated December 13,
1973 from Mr. Richard Rankin, Principal of Willard Intermediate
School; 6) A memorandum dated February 1, 1972 from Douglas
C. Laws, Attorney, 444 West 10th Street, to Councilman Ward,
transmitting a listing of twenty supporters of the bike lane;
and 7) The Clerk's affidavit of mailing Notice of the Public
Hearing to the original petitioners for the Bike Lane.
The following persons spoke in favor of the Bike Lane and
removal of on-street parking along Ross Street:
Douglas Laws, 1009 North Ross Street
Barbara Gaughran, 2307 North Olive Way, representing Willard
School P.T.A.
Dick Eckert, 400-C Carriage Drive
Mrs. Philip Schwab, 2503 Poinsettia
Mrs. Nathan Tarr, (no address given)
Richard Rankin, Principal of Willard School
Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell, stated that she was neither
for nor against the proposal, but expressed concern for the safety
of the cyclists and the false sense of security that a marked
bike lane might create in the minds of children, particularly
on a street with heavy traffic, such as Ross.
The proponents favored the extension of the "no-parking" period
to 6:00 P.M. to accommodate employee-cyclists, and bike-parking
areas.
Ms. Sue Parsons stated that she owned the property at 1519 North
Ross Street, and had four tenants there; that she was not con-
cerned with the removal of parking, but was concerned for the
safety of the children bicycling on Ross, which is a very narrow,
busy street from 3:00 P.M. on to many hours later.
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The Mayor closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA RESTRICTING PARKING ON CERTAIN AREAS OF ROSS
STREET (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M. AND 2:00
P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.) was adopted on motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Ward, Yamamoto, Markel, Garthe, Evans, Griset
NOES: Patterson
ABSENT: None
Mayor Patterson had stated during the discussion that ke favored
prohibiting on-street parking from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Council approved the establishment, by proper signing and
striping of marked bicycle lanes on Ross Street between Seven-
teenth Street and Civic Center Drive and between Fourth and First
Streets, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. (CA 18.6)
BOWERS MUSEUM Council considered
RENOVATION the memorandum dated
January 29, 1974, from
the Museum Director,
describing the proposed remodeling of the existing Museum
structure and plans for merging of the old and new structures.
Acting on the recommendation submitted, it was moved by
Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously
carried to:
1) Authorize closure of the Museum to the public
February 4, 1974 through March 4, 1974, inclusive;
2)
Accept gifts and conditions involving capital
improvements from the Bowers Memorial Museum
Foundation;
Approve plans for the renovation of the original
building for an estimated cost of approximately
$40,000 to be provided from City/County Revenue
Sharing Funds. (CA 85)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Garthe sug-
GREENBELT AREA gested that consideration
be given to the idea of
adding to the Greenbelt
Area by covering drainage ditches (particularly the one commenc-
ing on Warner at Flower and extending to Sunflower), with some
type of prefabricated slab to be covered with dirt and used as
a bike trail, with proper landscaping and removal of the fences.
He pointed out that the drainage ditch is presently a hazard to
children; and that possibly the Flood Control District would
share in the cost of such a project.
The Mayor requested staff to explore the possibilities of the
suggestion and to report its findings and recommendation, with
unanimous informal concurrence of the Council. (CA 18.6)
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ORAL COMJqUNICATION Councilman Garthe
SANTA ANA COLLEGE questioned the
CROSSWALK possibility and
advisability of
installing a crosswalk for the safety of students crossing
from the Honer Plaza parking area to Santa Aha College.
The Director of Public Works stated that the idea had merit
and he would investigate the pros and cons to determine if
it would achieve the objective. (CA 18.5)
ORAL CO~I~IUNICATION An Application for
USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Use of Public Property
dated February 4, 1974,
was filed with the
Clerk by Mrs. Betty A. Biner, 628 East Chestnut. Mrs. Biner
then requested Council to approve the application to close
off Seventh Street between Main and Bush Streets (one block)
for an antique show and sale to be held on March 3, 1974
between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to raise funds
for the preservation of the Dr. Waffle House.
The application was approved, subject to normal processing by
the staff and compliance with all applicable administrative
and Municipal Code requirements, on the unanimously carried
motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Griset.
(CA 45.1)
ORAL COMMUNICATION In response to
PARTON STREET questions from Mrs.
ABANDONMENT Janice Boer regarding
school buildings on
Patton Street, the Mayor advised that the abandonment of
the property by the City had been authorized several months
ago. (EA lq)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Responding to allega-
POLICE DEPARTMENT tions by Mrs. Janice
Boer of the possibility
of area favoritism in
Police response to calls for assistance, Mayor Patterson
stated that obviously police response should be immediate;
however, that the Police Department is verX busy and probably
has to prioritize its response to calls. (CA 47)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Oliver P. Jensen,
VANDALISM 3222 Westwood, stated
his concern over
numerous recent acts
of vandalism in his area. He related a telephone discussion
he recently had with a "desk sergeant" in the Police Depart-
ment wherein the officer had told him that it would not be
possible to assign a patrol car to his neighborhood between
the hours of 10:30 P.M. and 1:00 A.M., to ward off vandalism,
due to the fact that there were not enough policemen and the
budget did not allow for additional hiring. Mr. Jensen stated
that, speaking on behalf of his neighbors, he was requesting
Council to consider methods of raising additional funds to
provide neighborhood police patrols where vandalism is a
problem, since citizens must rely on the police for protection
of their property.
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Mayor Patterson responded that Council is aware of the need
for greater patrol service throughout the City; and that
twelve more positions have recently been added to the Patrol
Unit, but that it would probably be four to six months before
the officers will be in the field. (CA 47)
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was
adjourned at 9:45 P.M.,
on the unanimously
approved motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 56 FEBRUARY 4, 1974