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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-1975MINUTBS OF THB ADJOURNBD REGULAR MBBTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA June 16, 1975 The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 12:10 P.M. by Mayor John Garthe in Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Council members present: Gordon Bricken, David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, David L. Brandt, James E. Ward and Mayor John Garthe. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Acting City Attorney Charles Liberto, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency Richard Goblirsch, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. · he Clerk reported that proper notice and posting of the meeting bar been given with affidavits on file in her office. RECESS At 12:12 P.M., Council COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT recessed to convene the AGBNCY Community Redevelopment Agency. Council recon- vened at 1:25 P.M. with all members present. MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT The City Council con- PROGRAM REPORT tinued its review of the Report on the Management Improvement Program for the City, prepared by Arthur D. Little, Inc., San Francisco, directing its attention to the Report recom- mendations for improvement and staff support as they pertain to the City Council role in City government. Acting upon the first recommendation (Page S), Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution which clearly indicates that the Mayor speaks for the City Council, and the Council directs him to take an appropriate leadership role with respect to the citizens and the City Manager and his staff, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt. Acting upon the second recommendation (Page 6), Council directed and authorized the Mayor to establish a committee composed of himself, the Vice Mayor, the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the City Manager, to analyze the Council Agenda to determine which items can be handled administra- tively and eliminated from the Agenda, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken, with the proviso that the first meeting be held subsequent to the adoption of the 1975-76 Budget, and that the recommendations of the committee be brought back to the Council for its approval. Acting on recommendations 5, 4, 5 and 6 (Pages 7 and 8), Council instructed the City Manager to develop an in-service training course in report preparation and report writing for appropriate staff; to prepare a one page cover sheet for each report to summarize the report and specify the recom- mended action or actions; to have the Agenda carry a listing of each staff report requested by Council which involves more than just a routine answer Tor information; and to record the amount of time spent by the staff on each report. The motion was made by Councilman Bricken, seconded by Coun- cilman Ward, and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 243 JUNE 16, 1975 Acting on recommendations 7, 8, 9 and 10 (Pages 8 and 9), Council directed the staff to route all administrative type action correspondence as received directly to the staff for action, to expand the Consent Calendar, and hold Councilmen-requested exceptions from the Consent Calendar until the end of the meeting; to authorize a Councilman to be recorded as voting NO on a single item without requiring the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar; and to set a ~'time certain" for items of particular importance, or of apparent great public interest, and to adhere to this "time certain" schedule. The motion was made by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried unanimously. Acting on recommendations 11 and 12 (Page 9), Council referred to the Mayor's committee [see recommendation number 2) con- sideration of the reduction of the size of Council packets and the advisability of color coding for easier identification; and the maintenance of backup material not included in the Council packets in the City Clerk's office in easily acces- sible files for Councilmen's review and use, on the unani- mously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Coun- cilman Ortiz. CA 79.6 ADJOURNMENT At 1:55 P.M., the meeting was adjourned on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. FLORENCE I. MAt,gNI FI~ORENCE I. MALONE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 244 JUNE 16, 1975 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA June 16, 1975 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by Mayor John Garthe, in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Council members present: Gordon Bricken, David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, David L. Brandt, James E. Ward and Mayor John Garthe. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, Acting City Attorney Charles Liberto, Director of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Charles C. Zimmer- man, Police Captain Eugene Hanson, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE man Evans. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Council- RECESS HOUSING AUTHORITY Council reconvened at 2:15 P.M. At 2:05 P.M. Council recessed to convene the Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority; with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda items were removed from the Consent Calen- dar: Items 8 A and 8 B requested by the Director of Planning. Councilman Yamamoto requested that his NO vote be recorded on Items S F and S G; Councilman Evans registered a NO vote on Items 5 A and 6 A. On the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, Council affirmed the recom- mended action on the following Consent Calendar Items: MINUTES May 27, 1975 and the Approved the Minutes Of the'Adjourned Regular Meeting of Regular Meeting of June 2, 1975 BID CALLS ment for bids on the following: Approved plans and specifications, and authorized advertise- SPEC 75-004 - Replacement of Evaporative Condenser for the Police Facilities. CA 89G AGREEMENTS execution'by the Mayor and Clerk: Approved the follow- ing Agreements and authorized their CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 245 JUNE 16, 1975 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued MAN-IN-WASHINGTON OPERATING AGREEMENT RENEWAL - Between the cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fuller- ton, Garden Grove, and Huntington Beach; and the National Center for Municipal Government, Inc. for the Man in Washington program for 1975-76. A-75-40 AGREEMENT TO REMOVE ENCROACHMENT - Between City and Winchell's Donut House, Inc. to allow the construction of a sign at 624 N. Bristol. A-75-41 MODIFICATION OF SANTA ANA RIVER BICYCLE TRAIL AGREEMENT NO. C902 - Between City and County of Orange and Orange County Flood Control District for a time extension for completion. · A-75-42 MODIFICATION AGREEMENT ON SPURGEON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - Between City and the Santa Aha Unified School District to grade, irrigate and turf area originally intended for tennis facility. A-75-43 AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES - Between City and R. L. Kautz & Co. for the administration of.the City's self-funded group medical benefit program. A-75-44 RENEWAL AGREEMENT - Between City and California Medical Group to provid~ prepaid medical, hospital, and surgical services and other benefits to quali- fied and eligible City employees for a period beginning July 1, 1975. A-75-45 TRAFFIC or installed May 27 Received and filed Report of control devices removed through June 4, 197S, inclusive. CA 18.3a ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Received and filed the following Applications: LA VILLA TAXCO, INC., TAMAYO, Ernest (Pres) TAMAYO, Virginia (Sec/Tres) - 2201 East 1st Street - Corporation to Corporation Transfer - Type "47" On Sale General (Bona Fide Eating Place) SMERKER, John Edward - 1927 West 17th Street - Original - Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine. THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, REDMON, Thomas P. Redmon, Hideko - 2320 North Grand Avenue Person to Person Transfer - Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine. MORAGA, Belia and MORAGA, Rudy - 2106 West 5th Street - Original - Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine. ENDRES, Inge and VIETEN, Kurt E. - 810 West Santa Ana Boulevard - Original - Type "42" On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises) (Councilman Yamamoto registered a NO vote.) CA 146 CA 146 CA 146 CA 146 CA 146 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 246 JUNE 16, 1975 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued HERNANDEZ, Eddie - 212 East Fourth-Street Persen to Person Transfer - Type "40" On Sale Beer. (Councilman Yamamoto registered a NO vote.) The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a letter of protest on the following in accordance with the report submitted: REZA, Ramon D. - 402 West 4th Street - Original - Type "42" On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises) - PROTEST (Minor Exception) (Councilman Evans registered a NO vote.) CA 146 CA 146.1 VARIANCES and Finding of Fact on the Received and filed Determina- tion of Exemption following: VA 75-15 - DAVID S. ASCHER, M.D. - To allow parking in the R3H District in conjunction with a medical office building in the P District, 211 Civic Center Drive East. APPROVED. (Councilman Evans registered a NO vote.) CA 13 Received and filed Negative Declarations and Find- ings of Fact on the following: VA 75-17 - WARMINGTON DEVELOPMENT CO. - To per- mit the construction of an attached condominium residential development in the R 4 District with less than the required open space, 1401 N. Williams Street. APPROVED. VA 75-18 - BASLER cARE SERVICES - To allow a beauty shop in the Professional District, Washington Avenue. APPROVED. CA 13 204 West CA 13 DEEDS, NO CASH GRANTEE, CITY the City Manager pursuant to May 27, 1975 through June 10, Received and filed Report of No-Cash Deeds accepted by Resolution 69=156, from 1975,.inclusive. CA 155 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS Received and filed Negative Declaration and approved the following Map subject to conditions contained in Planning Director's Report: MAP NO. 920 Filed on May 21, 1975 by Calta Plumbing Incorporated, creating two (2) M! parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for industrial use; generally located on the north side of Central Avenue, 495 feet east of Susan Street. CA 25 FINAL PARCEL MAP State Map Act provision; thereon: and Approved the following Map in accordance with accepted the dedications CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 247 JUNE 16, 1975 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued MAp 905 - West side of Harbor Boulevard south of Segerstrom Avenue, twenty (20) lOts. CA 25.2 RELOCATION CLAIM Approved the following Claims: SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING SITE - Rental differ- ential payment for occupant of 424 West Second; down payment benefit for occupants of 404 West Second, 410 West Second Street, and 426 West Second Street. CA 82.6 CHANGE ORDERS Approved the following Change Orders: PROJECT 1346 - Change Order #5, increasing in the amount of $5,995 for various changes on Civic Center Drive. PROJECT 1348 - Change Order #2, increasing in the amount of $5,217 for various changes on Main Street from Edgewood Road to North City Limits. CA 89F CA 89F TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY Received and COMMITTEE filed the follow- ing 2e~ter: Letter dated May 30, 1975 from Gerald B. Peebler resigning from the Transportation Advisory Committee as the At-Large member. CA 29.10a APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS Approved the following Budget Transfers: A. A. #205 - Transfer of $1,000 from Admin- istration and Engineering to Local Streets to provide funds for correction of drainage problem caused by street subsiding on Carriage Drive. CA 65.3 A. A. #206 - Transfer of $17,215 which should have been transferred at mid-year to continue after school program and the adult and teenage athletic programs for the balance, of the fiscal year. A. A. #207 - Transfer of $10,500 from various accounts to operate Children's Zoo for the balance of the fiscal .year. A. A. #209 - Transfer of $2,590 from Traffic Signals to Civic Center Acquisition and Con- struction for lowering of underground telephone ducts. CA 65.5 CA 65.3 CA 65.3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 248 JUNE 16, 1975 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued PUBLIC LIABILITY & Directed City PROPERTY DAMAGE PREMIUM . Manager.to continue paid insurance program according to revised premium cost as recommended in the Report dated June 10, 1975 from the Director of Finance. CA 88.50 CA 89G-1966 PROCLAMATIONS Received and filed the follow- ing Proclamation: "THE AMERICAN LEGION SPIRIT OF '76 BICENTENNIAL WEEK" The week of June 14. CA 46 * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS On the unanimously NO. 918 & 919 carried motion of H & J MABURY COMPANY Councilman Evans, seconded by Council- man Yamamoto, Council received and filed the Negative Declarations; amended Condition No. 9, Page 5 of the Planning Director's Reports to read" and shall be recorded prior to the issuance of building ~e~mits."; approved subject to amended~lanning Director's Reports; and waived alley requirements on the following: MAP NO. 918 - Filed on May 5, 1975 by H & J Mabury Company creating one (1) CS and RiB parcel and three (3) R4 parcels; proposed parcel #1 to be used for commercial uses-and parking; Parcels 2, 3 and 4 are to be used for multiple residential uses; generally located on the east side of Cabrillo Park Drive north of Fruit Street. CA 25 MAP NO. 919 - Filed on May 5, 1975 by H & J Mabury Company creating one (1) R4 and three (3) LP parcels; proposed parcel #1 is to be used for multiple family residential, and par- cels 2, 3 and 4 are to be used for limited professional uses; generally located on the west side of Tustin Avenue, 642 feet north of Fruit Street. CA 25 Councilman Bricken requested that the record indicate that, in response to his questions, the Director of Planning had stated that the R 1 buffer zone initially established for the Mabury property during prior zoning hearings by the City Coun- cil, would not be affected by the Council's action to approve Map Nos. 918 and 919; and that building in the R 1 area could not be justified in the future by reason of the Council's action this date. READING WAIVED The full reading of all ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the public Agenda was waived, and consideration was given by title only, on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 249 JUNE 16, 1975 ORDINANCE NS-12S9 The following PARADES & ASSEMBLAGES Ordinance was deleted from the Agenda, and set for study session after adoption of the annual Budget, on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans: ORDINANCE NS-12S9 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 10-7 THROUGH 10-10 AND ADDING SECTIONS 10-11 THROUGH 10-16 REGULATING THE CONDUCTING OF PARADES AND ASSEMBLAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND SETTING FORTH STANDARDS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PARADE AND ASSEMBLAGE PERMITS. CA 45.1 ORDINANCE NS-1260 On motion of Council- MAYOR PRO TEM man Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried (S-2) with Councilmen Ward and Yamamoto dissenting, Council placed on second reading and adopted the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NS-1260 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MAYOR PRO TEM; DECLARING THE NECESSITY THEREFOR; AND ESTABLISHING POWERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. CA 80 ORDINANCE NS-1261 DOG LICENSING FEES on second reading and adopted, on motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried (S-2), with Councilmen Yamamoto and Bricken dissenting: ORDINANCE NS-1261 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION S-Si OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT The following Ordinance was placed CA 65 ORDINANCE NS-1262 Council placed the RULES OF ORDER the following FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS Ordinance on first reading, on the unanimously carried motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt: ORDINANCE NS-1262 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2-103 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RULES OF ORDER TO.BE FOLLOWED AT MEETINGS OP THE CITY COUNCIL CA 80 RBSOLUTION NO. 75-76 The following COMMENDING BOMO KORAL Resolution was unanimously adopted, on motion of Coun- cilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward: RESOLUTION NO. 75-76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMENDING BEN "BOMO" KORAL CA 73B CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 250 JUNE 16, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 75-77 On motion of GRANT APPLICATION Councilman Evans, TEAM POLICING seconded by Council- man Ward, Council unanimously adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 75-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A TEAM POLICING DISCRETIONARY GRANT FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMIN- ISTRATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTINENT THERETO CA 47.9 RESOLUTION NO. 75-78 The following CENTENNIAL REGIONAL PARK Resolution was adopted unanimously on motion of Coun- cilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward: RESOLUTION NO. ?5-?8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ACQUISITION OF FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CENTENNIAL REGIONAL PARK WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CA 52 RESOLUTION NO. 75-79 ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward: Council unanimously adopted the follow- ing Resolution, on motion of Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 75-79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING PARTICIPATION OF THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPART- MENT IN THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL'S ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1975 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1976 CA 11.3 FAU SYSTEM PROGRAM The following reso- RESOLUTION OF ORANGE COUNTY lution of the Orange CONSORTIUM CITIES County Consortium Cities was approved and its execution by the Mayor and Clerk was authorized, on the unanimously carried (7-0) motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken: A RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY CONSORTIUM CITIES RECOMMENDING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS ADOPT A JOINT POSITION TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROGRAM. The City Manager advised the Council that the Mayor of Garden Grove will take the resolution to the United States Conference of Mayors in Boston, July 5-9. CA 29.9 REQUEST FOR NOISE ORDINANCE The letter dated June 3, 1975, from Robert W. Fraser, 433 Civic Center Drive West, requesting a noise ordinance restricting wilfully emitted noise of more than SO decibels, was received and filed, and the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Fraser of the Council's action, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 251 JUNE 16, 1975 and send him a copy of the staff report, which states that an Ordinance is being prepared for Council which implements the recently adopted Noise Element of the General Plan, and which will be very similar-to She County of Orange or- dinance. The motion was made by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken and carried unanimously (7-0). CA 145.4 AGENDA ORDER REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM PRO- VISIONS OF ORDINANCE NS-1143 (3:30 p.m.) Consideration of Item 46 on the Agenda was deferred to the time scheduled CA 29.4 REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF OFF- The waiver of off- STREET PARKING PROVISIONS street parking re- quired in the C3 district, requested by Brown's Jewelry & Loan, 215 East Fourth Street, summarized in the Planning Director's report dated May 16, 1975, was granted, and staff was directed to negotiate with appli- cant some in lieu parking provisions, on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and unanimously carried (7-0). The waiver was approved by the Redevelopment Agency June 3, and by the Santa Aha Planning Commission On June 10, 1975. -' Councilman Ward moved to communicate to the Redevelopment Commission that parking is a major concern of the City Council, and to request that the Commission give serious consider- ation to the subject and to "in lieu" parking within the downtown area during the Commission's proposed parking study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Evans and carried unanimously. CA18 REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR Contribution of INCREASED PROPERTY TAX REVENUES a pro-rated amount of the $50,000 cost of a proposed State Board of Equalization audit of past and present assessment roils relative to property tax payments in Orange County, requested by the Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors in his letter of June 5, 1975, was unanimously (7-0) approved in concept, as long as the guaranteed return to the City exceeds the City's participation cost; and the Mayor was directed to write a letter to the Board of Super- visors advising it of Council's action, on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. CA 65.1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN The progress report, PROGRESS REPORT dated June 9, 1975, of the Community Development Plan, from the Assistant to City Manager, was received and filed on the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously (7-0) carried. CA 140.20 REQUEST FOR SERVICES, MRs. EVELYN The staff reports HUNTER, 1739 WEST CAMILE PLACE from the Public Works Department and the Recreation and Parks Department, both dated June 10, 1975, advising CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 252 JUNE 16, 1975 Council of the City's response to Mrs. Evelyn Hunter's re- quest for improved street sweeping and tree spraying services to Council June 2, 1975, were received and filed on the unanimously carried (7-0) motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken. CA 11.1 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT The staff report, SB 101, TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS dated June 9, 1975, ACT - REFERRAL ITEM NO. 197 from the Director of Public Works, indicating that recent revisions of SB 101 no longer make it applicable to Orange County, was received and filed, on the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward, and unanimously (7-0) carried. The motion also provided for the deletion of Item No. 197 from the Council Referral Summary. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The annual review ANNUAL REVIEW of the Capital Improvements Program by the Planning Com- mission, approved by Planning Commission Resolution #6071, was deferred for Council consideration during the scheduled Budget study sessions, on motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanimously (7-0) carried. CA 112.2, CA 57 CA 65A AGENDA ORDER PROPOSED AMPHITHEATRL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (3:45 p.m.) Consideration of Item 59 on the Agenda was deferred to the time scheduled CA 52.8A ORAL COMMUNICATION After assurance by REQUEST FOR VACATION Councilman Brandt COUNCILMAN BRANDT that he would be present during Budget study sessions, his request for absence from the City from July 11 through August 31, 1975, was approved, on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and carried (6-1) with Councilman Ward dissenting. CA 80 ORAL COMMUNICATION Expenses for the ATTENDANCE AT Mayor and any U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS Councilmen who desire to attend were authorized for the U. S. Conference of Mayors in Boston July S-9, 1975, on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken and unanimously (7-0) carried. CA 8O ORAL COMMUNICATION PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 1975-76 had been distributed to The City Manager requested the Minutes reflect that the Proposed Budget for the fiscal year the Council. CA 65B CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 253 JUNE 16, 1975 ORAL COMMUNICATION DUSKIN KELLER 3323 W. CAMILE requested that a cash deposit of $1,162 for street and sidewalk improvement be waived until such time as construction commences, and that authorization to turn on utilities be given. The request was referred to Staff for investigation and report, at the next Council meeting (July 14), on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried (?-0) unanimously. Mr. Keller told Council that he had moved a house onto the property; that he did not know about the cash deposit requirement until the final inspection had been made and he called for the utilities to be turned on; that he had borrowed money for this investment; that it would be a hardship for him at this time to make the payment; that he has tenants ready to move into the house; and that since the City will not allow the improvements to be put in at this time, he feels that it is unreasonable for this money to be deposited now. Mr. Keller, owner of the property at 3323 W. Camile, CA 29.4 RECESS present. Mayor Garthe recessed the meeting at 5:25 p.m. and reconvened at 3:54 with all Councilmen REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM PRO- The request con- VISIONS OF ORDINANCE NS-1143 tained in a letter from Kenneth Case for waiver of requirement for curbs, gutters and sidewalks in connection with an addi- tion to his property at 1018 North Lincoln Avenue, was denied on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt and carried (7-0) unanimously. Mr. Case referred his written report to Council containing pictures of the prop- erty; he added that some of the property in the area does not have curbs and sidewalks; that he has a raised planter in front of his building that provides protection for his building from vehicles; and that there is no drainage problem on his property. The City Manager's report dated June 9, 1975 stated that Lincoln Avenue should be improved to City standards; that Mr. Case has 94 feet of frontage on Lincoln; that he is adding 2,000square feet to his 3,000 square foot building; and that the Public Works Department recommended denial of the waiver. CA 29.4 PROPOSED AMPHITHEATRE FOR THE On the motion of PERFORMING ARTS Councilman Evans, seconded by Council- man Brandt, Mr. Harvey Kresky, President of th~ Amphitheatre for the Performing Arts, was granted a six-month exclusive right to negotiate with the City of Santa Aha for the development of an Amphi- theatre described in a memo from the City Manager dated June 12, 1975, the final agreement to be returned to Council for approval; the motion carried (6-1) with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 254 JUNE 16, 1975 Councilman Bricken stated that the record should indicate that his vote of approval, at this time, is in support of the Amphitheatre only. Extensive presentation of the proposal had been made to the Redevelopment Agency on June 11, 1975. Mr. Tom Moon, 2604 East Washington, Orange, spoke on behalf of the Orange County Cultural Center, Inc., in opposition to the plan; he wished to make the Council aware of the progress of his organization that has acquired a 52 year lease for 4½ acres of property in "The City" shopping cen- ter complex, in Orange, from the Tishman organization to construct a 3,000-seat music center and a small 800-seat summer theatre for the performing arts; that the project has the approval of the Board of Supervisors; that he doesn't feel the County could support two theaters 1½ miles apart; and that the cultural center site has convenient freeway access. Mr. Billy C. Hall, City Center Association, asked whether the Orange County Cultural Center continues to have the support of the rest of the cities of the County now that a site has been selected; that the City of Santa Ana, as the County seat, may now be a more acceptable location to the other cities in the County. Mr. Moon responded stating that the Association had held two benefit concerts that were 95% sold out, and that their membership roll has been increasing steadily. Councilman Yamamoto stated that he did not support the motion because he felt that Mr. Kresky had not shown his ability to develop such a project, and that the City should proceed with caution in such matters. CA 52.8A RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:17 p.m. the Mayor recessed to Executive Session to consider personnel matters; the meeting was reconvened at 5:25 p.m., at which time the meeting was recessed for dinner at Mr. Mike's; the evening session reconvened at 7:'30 p.m. with all Coun- cilmen present. INVOCATION Following the Pledge PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Allegiance to the Flag, given by Boy Scout Troop No. 165, under the leadership of Mr. Don Herpy, Pastor Jack Watkins of Santa Ana Foursquare Church gave the invocation. CA 9.10 CA 80.17 SPECIAL VALOR AWARD A special valor GARRY DURHAM award was presented to Santa Aha resident, Garry Durham, by Coun- cilman Brandt for saving the lives of 18 month old Danny Williams and four year old Randy Williams. On April 27, 1975, Gary Durham responded to the calls of Mrs. Williams who found her two sons in the family bathtub where they CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 255 JUNE 16, 1975 had pulled a hair dryer into the tub causing electrocution. Mr. Durham immediately revived Danny, and after mouth-to- mouth resuscitation revived Randy. Mr. Durham was also recognized by his employer, the La Habra Police Department, with the Legion of Merit Medal. CA 73B COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT A City tile was COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND presented to the founder of the Community Services for the Blind, Dr. Wil DiNijs, for its outstanding service to the City of Santa Ana. Dr. DiNijs said that his organ- ization was founded 10 years ago; that there are presently S71 blind or visually impaired adults who have well-paying jobs or businesses, 150 blind elderly who have found a new lease on life and 63 blind youth who have been helped through adolescence; and 200 children have received primary learning experiences to complement their school education. He stated that he presently has 57 "basket cases" in the public schools Who were given up by the professionals and they are holding their own. He thanked the citizens of Santa Ana for their help during the past 10 years. CA9.3 PROCLAMATION Councilman Evans AMERICAN LEGION SPIRIT OF '76 presented a Proc- BICENTENNIAL WEEK lamation to the American Legion proclaiming the week of June 14 as "The American Legion Spirit of '76 Bicentennial Week" and commending the Ameri- can Legion for both its wartime and peacetime programs and supporting its "Spirit of '76 Program". CA 46 APPOINTMENTS The following appoint- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ments were made to Boards and Commissions, on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward and unanimously (7-0) carried: BOARD OR COMMISSION NAME TERM EXPIRES Bowers Memorial Museum John R. Leahy Board 6-30-79 CA 85.2 Community Redevelopment Commission Ted Jessee 6-30-79 CA 82.1 Robert Newcomb 6-30-79 Personnel Board Richard Vogl 6-30-79 CA 50.8 Planning Commission Harold Gosse, Jr. 6-30-79 John Acosta 6-30-79 CA 78.1a Board of Recreation and Parks Redevelopment Project Area Committee Phil Reber 6-30-79 CA 52.2 Lynda L. Ferris 6-30-79 Albert Alves 6-30-76 CA 82.3 Ernesto Iriarte 6-30-76 Howard Way 6-30-7~ Lewis Whitehead 6-30-76 Fern Zimmerman 6-30-76 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 256 JUNE 16, 1975 APPOINTMENTS (cont) BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BOARD OR COMMISSION Transportation Advisory Committee NAME At-Large Member Mark Mulkerin TERM EXPIRES 12-31-76 CA 29.10a CA 80.9 BICENTENNIAL PROJECT The expenditure of SANTA ANA HISTORY ROOM $2,500 to establish the Santa Aha History Room in the public library as a Bicentennial Project was approved, subject to Budget review, on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Coun- cilman Evans and unanimously (7-0) carried. Mr. James D. Sleeper, Chairman of the Cultural Heritage Committee, presented his committee's recommendation that the City provide a minimum amount to open the room so that there will be something to show in order to stimulate in- terest when a full scale campaign is launched for private donations to complete the project, which was approved in concept by Council December 12, 1974. CA 42.5 CA 56 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE Three communications HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION expressing (1) the COUNCIL REFERRAL ITEM No. 191 Human Relations Com- mission's sympathy to the Concerned Parents for Better and Quality Education in relation to the loss of federal funds by the Santa Ana Uni- fied School District, (2) the Commission's position that there is a need for PEP positions with the Orange County Human Relations Commission, and (3) the Commission's report to Council on the problems of the Santa Anita Area, were received and filed, and Item #191 removed from the Council Referral Summary, on the motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Bricken and unanimously (7-0) carried. Mr. Manuel Barron appeared before Council to discuss the Commission's report on the Santa Anita Area. Mr. Bruce Spragg, City Manager, informed Mr. Barron that the remodel- ing of the County Fire Station at 521 N. Figueroa, for a Community Center, will probably take about two months; that the City is responsive to the community's desire for a preschool and for a recreational center during mid-afternoon and evening hours; and that the center will be staffed with CETA personnel. The Human Relations Commission, through Commissioner Lamm, also suggested that an awards program to recognize indivi- duals and groups for outstanding or unique contributions to the community be approved by Council in concept. Consideration of an awards program was referred to the Mayor and Staff for coordination of the "Awards Program", on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans and unanmously (7-0) carried. ORAL COMMUNICATION A letter dated MRS. WILLIAMENA R. COREY June 10, 1975 from Mrs. Williamena R. Corey, 2801 N. Bristol, expressing her great concern and support for the continuance CA 131.1 CA 140.11 CA 38 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 257 JUNE 16, 1975 of the Bookmobile Service of the Santa Ana Library was re- ceived and filed by unanimous informal consent and her com- ments noted, at the suggestion of Councilman Ward. Mrs. Corey said that she would be unable to attend budget study sessions and wished that her views be considered. CA 65B ADJOURNMENT At 8:25 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to June 18, 1975, at 4:00 p.m. ~n Room 831, City Hall, for a Budget study session on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward and unani- mously (7-0) carried. FLORENCE I. MALONE FBDRENCE I. MALON~ CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 258 JUNE 16, 1975