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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-1974MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA October 14, 1974 The Adjourned Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jerry M. Patterson at 12:25 P.M. in Room 831 of the City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Councilmen present: J. Ogden Markel, John Garthe, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, James E. Ward, Lorin Griset, and Mayor Jerry M. Patter- son. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 12:25 P.M., Council recessed for an Execu- tive Session to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions. Council reconvened at 1:50 P.M. with all Councilmen present, and proceeded to the Council Chamber for the conduct of the rest of the meeting. Tae following Staff members took their positions in the Council Chamber at 2:00 P.M.: Acting City Manager Tom Andrusky, City Attorney James A. Withers, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Executive Director of Redevelopment Richard Goblirsch, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation. (CA 80.17) Following tke Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Councilman Yamamoto gave the RECESS At 2:13 P.M., Council HOUSING AUTHORITY recessed for a Special Meeting of the Housing Authority. At 2:35 P.M. Council reconvened, with the same Councilmen present. RECESS A five-minute recess was called, and Council reconvened at 2:40 P.M. with all members present. ESTABLISHMENT OF A Citizens Paramedic CITIZENS PARAMEDIC Advisory Committee, ADVISORY COMMITTEE consisting of seven members, to study the possibility and feasibility of implementing a new paramedic unit in Santa Ana, and other alternate measures in lieu of the addition of a paramedics unit, was established, and the following members were appointed, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously car- ried: Mrs. William F. Wenke, Dr. Horace W. Leecing, Mike L. Leyba, M. J. Mayer, Betty Jo Elliott, Michael Davis, and Lynn H. Lende. (CA 64.3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 381 OCTOBER 14, 1974 APPOINTMENTS TO Council appointed GREENBELT ORGJuNIZATION Andrew J. Unetic, COMMITTEE Reno Romero and Frances Kristin Lati- more to replace Everett Parks, William A. Allen, and one appointment that has never been filled to achieve the City's maximum representation of six, for a term expiring June 30, 1975, on motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Council- man Ward, and unanimously carried. (CA 14S.la) APPOINTMENT TO Council appointed HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Helen Stanley to the HELEN STANLEY Human Relations Com- mission to replace Lillie King for a term expiring on June 30, 1977, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried. (CA 131.2) APPOINTMENT TO Council appointed PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Morry Lindros to the MORRY LINDROS Redevelopment Project Area Committee to replace Jim Patterson, for a term expiring June 30, 1975, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried. (CA 82.3) APPOINTMENT TO Council appointed BOARD OF RECREATION & PARKS John A. Thompson to JOHN A. THOMPSON the Board of Recrea- tion and Parks to replace Novel James for a term expiring June 30, 1978, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and unanimously carried. (CA 52.2) RE-APPOINTMENT TO Council re-appointed HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL Victor C. Alleman as VICTOR C. ALLEMAN a representative to the Assembly of Dele- gates of the Orange County Health Planning Council for a term expiring December 31, 1975, on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Markel, and unanimously carried. (CA 112.?) CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed from the Consent Calendar: Items 3 B, 3 C, 3 D, 3 E, 3 F, 7 A, 7 C, 15 and 16, requested by Councilman Markel; Item 2 A, requested by Councilman Ward. On motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried, Council affirmed the recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items: BID CALLS ment for bids on the following: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertise- SPEC. 74-031 Five (5) or more 6,000 GVW Pickup Trucks. (CA 89) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 382 OCTOBER 14, 1974 BID AWARDS best and most responsible bidder: Awarded contracts as follows on the basis of lowest, SPEC. 74-022 - Various Traffic Signal Stan- dards, Mast Arms and Associated Hardware for Installation Under Various Signal Pro- jects. Awarded to General Electric Supply, Anaheim. (CA 89) AGREEMENTS Approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreements: BOWERS MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER ADDITION Between the City and the County of Orange to provide County Revenue Sharing funds for the project. (A-74-70) TRAFFIC Received and ordered filed report of control devices removed or installed September 27, 1974, through October 8, 1974, inclusive. (CA 18.3a) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Received and LICENSE APPLICATIONS ordered filed the following Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: HIMED, Mohamed K., 122 North Euclid. Person to Person Transfer - Off Sale Beer & Wine. VIVIANO, Paul A., 3601 A & B West First Street. Exchange from "47" to "48", Dropping of Partner - On Sale General (Public Premises). CIMINO, Salvatore A., 1350 East Pomona. Premise to Premise - Distilled Spirits Importer, Beer & Wine Wholesaler, Dis- tilled Spirits Wholesaler, and Beer & Wine Importer. (CA 146) VARIANCES Received and ordered filed the Negative Declara- tion Form and Planning Commission Finding of Fact on the following: VA 74-29 ROBB DAVIS - To allow an equip- ment rental yard in the M 1 District; 238 and 242 East Dyer Road. APPROVED. VA 74-32 MARTIN TREVINO - To permit the relocation of a two-story, ll-unit apart- ment building on a 37,800 square foot parcel; 918 North Bewle¥. APPROVED. (CA DEEDS, NO CASH Received and GRANTEE, CITY ordered filed a report of No-Cash Deeds accepted by the City Manager, pursuant to Resolution #69-156, from October 2 through 8, 1974, inclusive. (CA 155) * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * '~ * * * * CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 383 OCTOBER 14, 1974 BID AWARD Council considered SPEC. 74-013 SPEC. 74-013 for one PANEL TRUCK 1974 Panel Delivery Truck, and awarded contract to Guaranty Chevrolet, Santa Aha, on the basis of lowest, best and most responsible bidder for the 1975 Panel Delivery Truck (not the 1974 Truck specified), on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried, with dissenting votes by Councilmen Yamamoto and Garthe. The motion followed a discussion on the pros and cons of purchasing a vehicle requiring unleaded gasoline vs leaded gasoline. Councilman Ward stated that Council needs to show some leadership in pollution control. Mayor Patterson suggested that unleaded gasoline be purchased from a local gas station until one of the City's tanks has been converted for unleaded gasoline storage. Councilman Griset requested a report on low-lead vs no-lead gas. (CA 89; CA 145.6) AGENDA ORDER The full reading of RESOLUTION NO. 74-155 Resolution No. 74-155, RETARDED CHILDREN the title of which COMMEMORATIVE DAY appeared on the public Agenda, was waived on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried. The following resolution was adopted on motion Of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried: RESOLUTION NO. 74-155 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROCLAIMING "RETARDED CHILDREN CAN BE HELPED COMMEMORATIVE DAY" Mr. Bill Stein, Executive Director for the Orange County Association for Retarded Citizens, and Mr. Hector Godinez, Postmaster, presented a first sheet of commemorative stamps to the Mayor on behalf of the Orange County Association for Retarded Citizens. (CA 73B) AGREEMENTS CONSULTANT SERVICES on motion of Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried: Council approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreements seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, CONSULTANT SERVICES - Between the City and Jennings-Halderman-Hood for engineering ser- vices, for the planning and construction of Project 4033, a storm drain in Fourth Street from the F-Il drain to Dianne Street. (A-74-71) CONSULTANT SERVICES - Between the City and Governmental Professional Services, for engineering services for the planning and construction of Project No. 5021, a traffic signal installation at McFadden Avenue and Lyon Street. (A-74-73) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 384 OCTOBER 14, 1974 CONSULTANT SERVICES - Between the City and Alderman, Swift & Lewis for engineering services for the planning and construction of Project 8079, a traffic signal installa- tion at Warner Avenue and Greenville Street, and Project 5029, a modification of existing traffic signal system at Fairview Street and Warner Avenue for the installation of left- turn signals for Fairview Street. (A-74-72) CONSULTANT SERVICES - Between the City and Boyle Engineering Corporation for engineering services for the planning and construction of Project 8077, a sewer in Harbor Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1750 feet in length. (A-74-74) AGREEMENT SANTA ANA JAYCEES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE on motion of Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried: Council approved and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute the following agreement seconded by Councilman Griset, SANTA ANA ANNUAL FROLIC CHRISTMAS PARADE - Between the City and the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce to defray a portion of the cost of advertising, preparing for, holding, and conducting the 1974 Santa Ana Frolic Christmas Parade. (A-74-75) VARIANCE 74-28 Council received and PACIFIC LIGHTING ordered filed Negative LEASING COMPANY Declaration Form and Planning Commission Finding of Fact on the following, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried with dissent- ing vote by Councilman Markel: VA 74-28 PACIFIC LIGHTING LEASING COMPANY - To permit construction of a 30-unit motel and manager's apartment with off-street parking that does not meet the off-street parking requirements, 2700 South Grand Avenue in the M t District. APPROVED. (CA 13) VARIANCE 74-30 Councilman Ward's motion, CALVARY EVANGELICAL seconded by Mayor Patter- LUTHERAN CHURCH, ET AL son, to receive and file the Negative Declaration Form and Planning Commission Finding of Fact, approving Variance 74-30 failed to carry on the following vote: AYES: Ward, Garthe, Patterson NOES: Yamamoto, Evans, Griset, Markel ABSENT: None VA 74-30, filed by Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, et al, to construct a private tennis club in the R 1 zone, waiving the required integration of parking facilities; and to allow an on-site liquor license within 300' of property zoned and used for residential, on the northwest corner of Euclid Street and McFadden Avenue, approved by the Planning Commission, was CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 385 OCTOBER 14, 1974 set for public hearing 18, 1974, at 7:30 P.M., of Councilman Yamamoto, before the City Council on November on the unanimously carried motion seconded by Councilman Evans. Mr. John Edler, 130-D Centennial Way, Tustin, a proponent, stated that the proposed club is a membership club; that the cost will be $3,350 for a family on a one-time membership plus annual dues; that it is a closed club; that they are not concerned with liquor sales but are interested in provid- ing recreational facilities. (CA 13) SUBSTITUTION OF SUBCONTRACTOR PROJECT 1348 Company, Incorporated on Project 1348 Contractor) was received by Council. The memorandum dated October 7, 1974, requesting sub-contractor substitution of Trascon for Steiny (Blair Paving, Inc., Prime Councilman Griset's motion to approve the substitution of Trascon for Steiny Company as a sub-contractor on Project 1348, the widening of Main Street from Edgewood Road to North City Limits, was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and unanimously carried. (CA 89) PROCLAMATION Councilman Griset's CHANBER OF COMMERCE motion to delete "only" "ACTION DAYS" in the first WHEREAS paragraph, and substitute "a" in its place, and to receive and file the report, was seconded by Councilman Yamamoto and carried with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 46) READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolu- tions, the titles of which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, and seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. INTER-COUNTY AIRPORT Council continued its AUTHORITY discussion from the October 7 meeting regard- ing the invitation from the Inter-County Airport Authority to participate in the joint powers agreement, as a prime city, to determine if there is a practical solution to the deficiencies in public air service forecast for the Counties of Orange, southern San Bernardino, and western Riverside, and to conduct and operate an air carrier airport if a practical site can be found in the area. The City Attorney stated that he had delivered a written report to the Council prior to its earlier Executive Session; that the most important feature is the fact that if Council takes no action, there will be no adverse practical or legal effect on the Authority; that its timetable should not be disturbed; that the addition of Santa Aha might add only political per- suasion. He added that there were many unknown factors; that Staff should be given opportunity to explore the fact that a sponsor is wil- ling to spend two to three hundred thousand dollars on the mere feasibility study unless there was substantial personal finan- cial gain involved; that there are many aspects tkat require CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 386 OCTOBER 14, 1974 careful scrutiny; for example, the completely open-ended operating agreements should be drafted with more precision. The City Attorney suggested that Council defer action until the title investigations ordered have been completed and the people really involved, including the extent of their involve- ment, are known, what their hoped-for financial reward shall be and from what sources. The following persons spoke in favor of the City's participa- tion in the Authority: Mr. Joseph Sammon, Project Director of the Inter-County Airport Authority Mr. George Logan, Attorney for the Authority Mr. Alfred R. Gray, Executive Secretary, Building and Construction Trades Council of Orange County The proponents stated that the site location for the airport will be determined when the feasibility study has been com- pleted; that in order to comply with requirements of DOT, FAA, CALTRANS and SCAG alternate sites must be reviewed; that these sites will be reviewed; that copies of the Requests for Propo- sals to conduct the study have been given to the City Manager for his and Council's information; that, briefly, the voting system is one vote for each 20,000 population and the city with the largest population cannot exceed the number of votes of the total of the other member cities; that Santa Ana is the only city which has been invited to participate although other cities have expressed interest in participation; that Santa Ana could withdraw from the agreement upon completion of the Master Plan Phase with 30-days' notice with no financial con- tribution in the meantime; that in all probability the agree- ments could be revised to accommodate the City; that the build- ing and construction trades endorse and support the airport concept. The following persons spoke in opposition to the City's partici- pation in the Authority: Mr. Sam Cooper, 1350 Arrowood Drive, Brea, City Councilman of Brea and Chairman, Chino Hills Wilderness Park Task Force Mr. George Hayward, representing PATCH (Prevent Airport Through Chino Hills) Ms. Carolyn Ewing, Mayor Pro Tem of Yorba Linda The opponents stated that practically all of the elected govern- mental officials are opposed to the Chino Hills Airport, includ- ing both California Senators, Congressmen, State legislators and County Supervisors; that Chino Hills appears to be the only feasible site for an airport; that Council should proceed slowly and not rush into a decision without having all of the pertinent information; that if Chino Hills were selected, that a thorough study and report had been made in July, 1972 at a cost of $7,000; and that a saving of taxpayers money would be effected if Council declined the invitation to join the Authority. The opponents added that it is time to be concentrating on mass rapid-transit; that consultant studies are slanted toward what the group is looking for with predetermined answers; and that Santa Ana's name is needed to open doors in Sacramento and Washington for government funding. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 387 OCTOBER 14, 1974 Communications recommending the City's participation in the Authority were received from the following: Central Labor Council of Orange County Building & Construction Trades Council of Orange County Orange County District Council of Carpenters Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Councilman Garthe's motion to accept the invitation to partici- pate as a member of the Authority, subject to agreement modifi- cations negotiated by the City Attorney for final approval by the Council, was seconded by Councilman Markel. Councilman Yamamoto's substitute motion to continue the matter, pending the results of the investigations being conducted by the City Manager and the City Attorney, was seconded by Councilman Ward and carried with dissenting votes by Council- men Evans, Garthe and Markel. (CA 98) ORDINANCE NO. NS-1223 The following ordinance FALSE STATEMENTS OR was placed on first read- REPORTS ing on motion of Council- man Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe and carried, with dissenting votes by Councilmen Ward, Evans, and Markel: Prior to the action by Council, Police Chief Davis reported that basically the ordinance affords some protection for the police officer. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1223 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING SECTION 10-40 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE MAKING OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR REPORTS TO CITY OFFICIALS REGARDING CITY OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. (CA 50; CA 47) ORDINANCE NO. NS-1236 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT PROCEDURE by Councilman Yamamoto, The following ordinance was placed on first reading on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded and unanimously carried: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1236 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 22-4, 22-7, AND 22-8 OF TFiE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO MASSAGE ESTABLISH- MENT PERMIT PROCEDURE. (CA 91.S) SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Resolution No. 74-83 of U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR the Local Agency Forma- STATION (Helicopter) tion Commission of Orange County, July 10, 1974, approving the Sphere of Influence for the City of Tustin to include the area of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station was received and filed by unanimous general consent. (CA 78.4; CA 92.1) NATIONAL LEAGUE OF Councilman Griset's CITIES 50TH ANNUAL motion, seconded by CONGRESS Councilman Yamamoto, designating Mayor Patterson a voting delegate and Vice Mayor Evans as alternate voting delegate to the 50th Annual Congress of Cities, Houston, Texas, December 1 - S, 1974, was unanimously carried. (CA 80.1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 388 OCTOBER 14, 1974 GREENBELT CORRIDOR Letter dated October 3, LANDSCAPE GUIDE 1974, from the Chairman of Santa Aha River/ Santiago Creek Greenbelt Commission, requesting adoption of the Santa Aha River/Santiago Creek Landscape Guide as a basic reference in the development of landscape plans within the Greenbelt Corridor was received by Council. Councilman Ward's motion to adopt the Santa Ana River/Santiago Creek Landscape Guide as a basic reference in the development of landscape plans within the private and public belt in the Greenbelt Corridor, and to make it available to any individual upon request, was seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried. (CA 145.1) BATTIN-KIRK APPEAL FROM Council received and BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS ordered filed Letter of 825 NORTH ROSS STREET Clarification, dated October 10, 1974, to Mr. Lawrence Kirk from Supervisor, Building Inspectors; letter from City Attorney's office dated October 14, 1974; and Memorandum dated October 14, 1974, from the City Attorney's office to the Council, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried. The motion included approval of that portion of the Council Minutes of September 9, 1974, on pages 338-340, entitled "Public Hearing Appeal from Building Code Requirements", which had been continued from the October 7 meeting. (CA 87.1) COUNCIL REFERRAL ITEM 128 Council received and RECREATION FACILITY FOR ordered filed the follow- THE HANDICAPPED ing report on Council referral item 128, and instructed the Clerk to delete it from the Council Referral Summary, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans: Referral Item 128 - Recreation Facility for the Handicapped. (CA 52) PROPOSED COUNTY FUNDING The report dated October REGIONAL BIKEWAY 8, 1974, from the Planning PROGRAM Director regarding a proposed substitute pro- gram for the County funding of regional bikeway construction was received by Council. Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, to approve the substitute County funding approach for construc- tion of regional bikeways, was unanimously carried. (CA 18.6) AGENDA ORDER RESOLUTION NO. 74-154 BALLOT PROPOSITIONS Garthe, and unanimously carried: The following resolution was adopted on motion of of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 74-154 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA URGING A NO VOTE ON PROPOSITION 17 BY ALL CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 389 OCTOBER 14, 1974 No further action was taken on the Summary of Ballot Proposi- tions provided in the memo from the City Attorney dated October 1, 1974, and continued from the October 7, 1974 meeting. (CA 68) OCTD REQUEST FOR Council received memoran- JOINT DISTRIBUTION dum dated October 8, 1974, OF INFORMATION from the Public Informa- tion Officer and authorized the use of public buildings as a source of dissemination of the Orange County Transit District brochures and questionnaires and directed the Public Information Office to help coordinate the distribution, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried. (CA 112.2) AIR POLLUTION EMERGENCY EPISODE PLAN The report dated October 7, 1974, regarding Air Pollution Episode Plan was received by Council. Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, to approve Operational Plan #8, Air Pollution Episodes for City Government, was unanimously carried. (CA 144; CA 145.6) CERTIFICATES OF Memorandum dated October APPRECIATION 8, 1974, from the Public PRIDE IN CITY PROGRAM Information Officer, requesting Council approval of and participation in "Pride in City" clean-up activities for the presentation of Certificates of Apprecia- tion signed by their Council representatives to residents, was considered by Council. Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Griset, to approve the recommended program was unanimously carried. (CA 9.11) COMPREHENSIVE WATER Mr. Daryle D. Bailey, QUALITY MANAGEMENT 10500 Ellis Avenue, PLAN Fountain Valley, made an oral presentation with charts and graphs. He informed Council of the public hearing to consider adoption of the Comprehensive Water Quality Management Plan for the Santa Aha River Watershed in Council Chambers on October 2S, 1974, from 9:00 A.M. to S:00 P.M., and urged Council to appoint a representative to attend. Mr. Bailey stated that the Basin Plan is the result of a six-year planning effort. He described the achievements to be realized by implementation; what the recommended projects may cost; and outlined the implementation schedule. A resolution pertaining to the Water Quality Control Plan report for the Santa Aha River Basin was presented to be read by title only, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously carried. The following resolution was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Evans: RESOLUTION NO. 74-157 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING IN CONCEPT THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN REPORT FOR THE SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN. (CA 12) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 390 OCTOBER 14, 1974 RECESS Museum, 2002 North Main Street. At 5:35 P.M. Council recessed for dinner with members of the Bowers Museum Board at Bowers INVOCATION Council reconvened at PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE at 7:40 P.M. with all Councilmen present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Reverend Wilbur Parry, Camile Christian Church, gave the Invocation. (CA 80.17) PRESENTATION TO CITY Mr. John Batten, on RECORDING RESUSCIANNE behalf of ITT Cannon Electric Co., presented a gift of a Recording Resuscianne, to be used for training personnel in rescue practices, to the Paramedic Unit of the Santa Ana Fire Depart- ment. The gift was given in appreciation of the heroic rescue of an employee of ITT Cannon by the Paramedic Unit. Fire Chief Judd acknowledged the gift for the Paramedic Unit, and a demonstration was given later in the evening by the Paramedic personnel. (CA 73A) COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Jean Forbath, Executive FEEDBACK FOUNDATION Director of Feedback Foundation, introduced Mr. Gerald Kraemer and Sister Henrietta. She stated that their first Social Service Program occurred in 1968 with the children's hot lunch program. There is also a TLC (Transportation, Lunch and Counseling) program, a massive feeding Senior Citizens program; the Clear- ing House at Christmas-time; Toys for Tots, and Emergency Welfare. Mayor Patterson presented the representatives with a City Seal Tile Plaque in recognition of outstanding service to the community. (CA 9.3) KIWANIS CLUB Fire Chief Gene Judd, PRESENTATION President of the Kiwanis Club, introduced Lynn Lende, past Presi- dent; Mr. Maury Gladman, one of two International Presidents. Mr. Gladman stated that Kiwanis is in 46 countries, with almost 300,000 men dedicated to community service. He stated tkat Dr. Kenneth Wells, President of the Freedom Foundation, had said that Kiwanis is strong because it was morally and spiritually strong; that its first object is to give primacy to human and spiritual rather than material values; that it sponsors the Key Club in high schools, the Circle K in colleges, and the Keywonettes; that ten thousand dollars a year are donated for scholarships; that Kiwanis is 54 years old; that it works with Scouts, Salvation Army, United Fund, YMCA and other organiza- tions in the City. Harold Gosse was introduced as Kiwanian "Man of the Year". Mayor Patterson was made an honorary member, and each Council- man was presented with a Kiwanis Freedom Bell. The Mayor presented a City Seal Tile Plaque to the Kiwanis Club for outstanding service to the community. (CA 9.4) ORANGE COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION Heart Association as a sub-chapter; Mr. Pat Burrell stated that Orange County has the honor of being the largest unit of the that over $700,000 was CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 391 OCTOBER 14, 1974 raised last year; that all the money goes to combat the Number One Crippler - heart disease. He stated that over fifty per cent goes into basic research, and that the Association has joined nurses and doctors in training the paramedics in closed chest resuscitation; that its project this year is to train everyone to give immediate assistance to a person who has a coronary; and that the adult population is being screened for hypertension. Mayor Patterson pre- sented the Orange County Heart Association a City Seal Tile Plaque for outstanding public service. (CA 9.4) PRESENTATION TO CITY - Mr. Manuel Esqueda AZTEC CALENDAR REPLICA told of the presenta- tion of a fire engine some time ago by the City of Santa Aha to its Sister City Santa Aha, E1 Salvador. He stated that he has dedicated himself to raising funds for scholarships for Mexican-American children for college; that he founded the Gemini Club, which has awarded 204 scholarships to Mexican-American youngsters since 1951. He added that in Yucatan, his forefathers' place of birth, there is a pyramid that has four stairs leading to the top; that each stair has 91 steps, a total of 364 steps counting the four, the exact number of days in the year, with the platform at the top the 365th; that in the National Museum in Mexico City, there is an Aztec Calendar which depicts the length of time it takes the earth to revolve around the sun. He displayed a clock he has designed with this theme in mind which he intends to sell to raise enough money to start a vocational school in Santa Aha, and he presented one to the City. (CA 73A) PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL NO. 344 VA 74-25 ELWYN G. & DORIS MICHAELS No. 74-25, filed by Elwyn G. Mayor Patterson announced that this was the time and place to consider Appeal No. 344 on Variance and Doris Michaels, applicants for the Variance to allow outside storage in the C 1 District at 2701 West Edinger; and that the applicants were appealing to Council for deletion of Condition "E" of the Planning Commission approval, which provides for Planning Commission review at the end of a two-year period and an annual review thereafter. The Mayor stated that the applicant had requested a continuance. The Public Hearing was continued to November 4, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe. (CA 13.3) ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Dave Lair, 1739 HARASSMENT OF CHILDREN West Jan Way, stated that his six-year-old daughter has been consistently harassed on the way to school and was kicked in the face a few days ago. He presented a petition with 134 signatures requesting that City Council place crossing guards at Raitt and Edinger, and Center and Edinger, on an emergency basis, pending a final study by the Police Depart- ment and Public Works Department; also, that the City Council authorize participation of the City Staff to help bring CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 392 OCTOBER 14, 1974 together officials of the school to try to resolve the prob- lems of harassment not being reported to the Police Depart- ment or school officials. Councilman Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, that crossing guards be placed at Raitt and Edinger and at Center and Edinger for a period of three months to see if the parents can develop a patrol between Raitt and Center, was carried, with dissenting vote by Councilman Markel. (CA 47; CA 18.5; CA 38) ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Park Chapman, 443-1/2 TAXICAB OPERATIONS South Birch Street, a taxicab driver speaking only for himself, stated that his understanding is that the City has issued 50 taxicab permits 38 to Yellow and 12 to Blue and White; that there is a letter prominently displayed in the Yellow Cab Drivers' Room signed by the City Attorney that states that taxicabs parking illegally will be impounded. He added that his observation during the last 60 days shows there are 49 different and separate taxicabs operated by Blue and White in the City of Santa Ana, 14 with permits and no others - a ratio of about three to one. He requested Council take appropriate action to curb the illegal taxicab operations within the City in accordance with the ordinance, or to repeal the ordinance. Councilman Yamamoto's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, to refer to Staff and report back to Council hopefully by the next Council meeting was carried unanimously. (CA 26) ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Evans inquired PORNOGRAPHY of the City Attorney if he ever heard of the National Legal Data Center. He presented a newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times describing the Data Center's expertise and assistance in drafting or writing ordinances. He added that the article also stated that they have answers on how to control pornography and assistance is free. Councilman Evans' motion to refer the article to Staff, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried unanimously. (CA 153) GREENBELT COMMISSION Greenbelt Commission. Councilman Ward stated that he wished to with- draw his letter of resignation from the Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto to accept the withdrawal of Councilman Ward's letter of resigna- tion from the Greenbelt Commission carried unanimously. (CA 145.1) RECESS Council recessed into Executive Session at 9:00 P.M. to interview for Boards and Commis- sions. At 10:35 Council reconvened and all Councilmen except Councilman Markel were present. Councilman Markel departed the Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 393 OCTOBER 14, 1974 CITIZENS CRIME PREVENTION COMMISSION the City's Crime Abatement Program. The Mayor announced the creation of a Citi- zens Crime Prevention Commission as a part of Councilman Evans' motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, authoriz- ing the Mayor to appoint a Citizens Crime Prevention Commission carried unanimously (6-0). (CA 47.8) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned at 10:36 P.M. to Wednesday, October 23, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. in Room 510, City Hall, for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, the Community Redevelopment Commission, the Human Relations Commission, and the Community Redevelopment Agency, to review Staff recommendations for the development of a 3-year strategy plan for submission of an application for funds - $4,932,000 ($706,000 for fiscal year 1974-75) allocated to the City under the Housing and Community Development Act, 1974. --FLORENCE I. MALONE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 394 OCTOBER 14, 1974