HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1975 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
September 1S, 1975
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called
to order at 12:05 p.m., by Mayor John Garthe, in Room 831, City
Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Proper Notice and Posting of the
meeting had been given with affidavits on file in the Office
of the Clerk of the Council. Following the Pledge of Allegiance,
roll call was answered by: Councilmen 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, City Attorney Keith L. Gow, Director
of Public Works Ronald Wolford, Director of Planning Charles
C. Zimmerman, and a press representative.
RECESS Mayor Garthe declared
EXECUTIVE SESSION a recess at 12:06 p.m.,
for an Executive
Session to consider
personnel and legal matters. The Council reconvened at 1:45
p.m., with all Councilmen present.
WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE
Grove arrived to participate in
discussion.
Mayor Bernard Adams
and City Manager
Richard Powers of
the City of Garden
the Willowick Golf Course
City Manager Bruce Spragg summarized the considerations involved.
He stated that the golf course is owned by the City of Garden
Grove and is situated within the City limits of Santa Ana; that,
therefore, Garden Grove must pay an annual tax on the property;
that Garden Grove has leased the golf course to a private con-
tractor who is trying to operate on a long term lease and who
will, hopefully, renovate the clubhouse and make major improve-
ments in the sprinkler system.
He further stated that Santa Aha has agreed to help Garden Grove
seek relief from the property tax by supporting its law suit
against the County and by endorsing ~egislation introduced by
Assemblyman Robinson. In return, Garden Grove has agreed to
"O", Open Space Land Zone for all the property and to assist
Santa Ana in securing a HUD grant toward a park site, as well
as cooperate in the improvement of streets, drains, curbs and
sidewalks in the golf course area.
Mayor Adams stated that the golf course bond holders would have
to approve the sale of the property proposed for the park de-
velopment. Councilman Evans stated that it would be virtually
impossible to obtain that approval, and that Santa Aha would
have to accept the property with the remote possibility that
there would be a foreclosure under the bonds.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
389 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
City Attorney Keith Gow stated that the possibility of Santa
Ana condemning the interest of the bond holders in the property
could be explored.
Mayor Adams stated that if Santa Ana agrees to the concept of
having Willowick tax exempt, the City of Garden Grove would ask
that the tax exempt status be protected by a permanent open space
agreement; that in turn Garden Grove would sell certain proper-
ties on Fifth Street~ and negotiate to sell Garden Grove's water
services to Santa Aha; that basically that is what Garden Grove
agrees to, and if that is still Santa Ana's understanding, the
agreement can be re-consummated.
The consensus of the Council was to continue consideration of
the matter at a study session. CA 52.6
ADJOURNMENT
(7-0) motion of Councilman Evans,
Ward.
The meeting was
adjourned at 2:10
p.m.~ on the unani-
mously approved
seconded by Councilman
[LO~NCE I. MA~NE
I. MALONE
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
390 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
September 15, 1975
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order
at 2:20 P.M. by Mayor John Garthe, in the Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza, with the following Council members
present: David L. Brandt, Gordon Bricken, Vernon S. Evans,
David F. Ortiz, James E. Ward, Harry K. Yamamoto, and Mayor
John Garthe. Also present were Captain Charles Thayer of
the Santa Ana Police Department, Director of Finance Lawrence
Shaffer, Purchasing and Property Control Officer Don Ramsey,
Director of Public Works Ronald E. Wolford, Director of Plan-
ning Charles C. Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Redevelop-
ment Agency Richard Goblirsch, Assistant to the City Manager
Manuel Rede, Assistant City Manager Thomas J. Andrusky, City
Attorney Keith L. Gow, City Manager Bruce Spragg, and Clerk
of the Council Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
man Yamamoto.
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
Flag, the Invocation
was given by Council-
CA 80.17
CONSENT CALENDAR The following Agenda
items were removed
from the Consent Cal-
endar: Items 4B and
7A requested by Councilman Yamamoto; Item 9D requested by
Councilman Ward; and Item 9B requested by Mayor Garthe. The
following Councilmen registered NO votes: Councilman Yamamoto
on 6C; and Councilman Evans on 7 A and B.
On the unanimously carried (7-0) motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, the Council affirmed the
recommended action on the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
August 18,
1975.
1975 and
Approved the Minutes
of the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of
the Regular Meeting of August 18,
BID CALLS
tisement for bids
on the following:
Approved plans and
specifications and
authorized adver-
SPEC. 75-023 - Movable Office Partitions
PROJECTS 8102, 8103, and 8104 - Installation
of new traffic signals at the intersections
of Harbor Boulevard and Segerstrom Avenue,
Sunflower Avenue and Plaza Drive, and Fair-
view Street and MacArthur Boulevard.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 391
SEPTEMBER 15,
CA 89G
CA 89B
1975
PROJECT 1356B - Widening of Southern Pacific.
Railroad Crossing on McFadden Avenue west
of Grand Avenue.
CA 89F
CA 89G
BID AWARDS
and best bidder:
Awarded the follow-
ing on the basis of
lowest responsible
PROJECT 6098 Construction of tennis courts
at Cabrillo Park Tennis Center (Phase II) at
Cabrillo Park Drive and Fruit Street.
Awarded to Omega Landscape Co., Orang~
CA 89H
SPEC. 75-019 - Traffic Signal Standards.
Awarded to Consolidated Electrical, Orange. CA 89B
AGREEMENTS Approved the follow-
ing Agreements, and
authorized execution
by the Mayor and Clerk:
BUS SHELTER PROCUREMENT - Between City and
Orange County Transit District at an approxi-
mate installation cost of $1,100 for the 22
shelters.
A-75-71
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND PLAZA
DRIVE - Between City and the City of Costa
Mesa and City and South Coast Plaza to share
equally in maintenance and operation costs
and installation, respectively.
A-75-72
PROJECT 1376 (FIRST STREET WIDENING, BUSH TO
STANDARD) RIGHT OF WAY FUNCTIONS - Between City
and State of California, Department of Highways,
for all necessary right of way acquisitions. A-75-73
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF SPECIALIZED
POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATIONS - Between City
and Wollack, Waibel and Associates as con-
sultants in personnel selection and test
validation.
A-75-74
Council approved the Staff recommendation contained in
a report dated September 2, 1975 submitted by the City
Manager that the City NOT participate in the following
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement:
LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND SERVICES - Between California
State Library, University of California, California
State University and Colleges, Community College
District, a County Library and a City Library
(Santa Ana) to participate in the development of
a computerized data base for inter-library loan
and in the cataloging information available to
members as well as other library services as
needed. A-75-69
TRAFFIC
installed August 12,
inclusive.
Received and filed
Report of control
devices removed or
1975 through September 9, 1975,
CA 18.3a
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 392 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed
the following appli-
cations:
N & L ENTERPRISES, INC., DOVALIS, Nicholas
J. (Pres/Tres), DOVALIS, Lillian (VP/Sec) -
1701 East McFadden - Self-Incorporating -
Type "21" Off Sale General.
MINETTE, Keith M. - 616 East Fourth Street
Person to Person Transfer - Type "48" On
Sale General (Public Premises).
(Councilman Yamamoto registered a NO vote).
PARK, Kil Boo, and PARK, Kyung Hi - 4622 West
First Street Person to Person Transfer -
Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine.
EVANS, Walter G. 1471 East Warner Avenue
Original Type "40" On Sale Beer.
ANTHONY'S RESTAURANTS, INC., HENDLIN,
Alexander (Pres), ROBERTS, Hobard (Sec/Tres),
FEUERSTEIN, Herman (Dir.) - 605 South Harbor -
Person to Person Transfer - Type "41" On Sale
Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
Instructed the City Attorney to prepare a letter of
protest on the following in accordance with the report
submitted:
COX, George K. 2000 South Yale Street - #B
Original Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine.
PROTEST - (Conditional Use Permit).
CA 146
CA 146
CA 146
CA 146
CA 146
CA 146.1
VARIANCES
Finding of Fact on the following:
Received and filed
the Negative
Declaration and
VA 75-48 - DELVIN MALSTROM - To operate a
truck and trailer rental business in the Ri
and C1 Districts, at 2709 West 17th Street.
APPROVED.
(Councilman Evans registered a NO vote).
CA 13
DEEDS, NO CASH Received and filed
GRANTEE, CITY Report of No-Cash
Deeds accepted by
the City Manager pursuant to Resolution No. 69-156, from
August 26, 1975 through September 9, 1975, inclusive. CA
155
DEEDS WITH CASH
GRANTEE, CITY
necessary documents in
Approved the follow-
ing deeds and authorized
Mayor to sign all
connection with the purchase:
JENNINGS, Richard L. and Lena and BAKER,
Howard D. and Berthena Allen - North side
of Seventeenth west of Heliotrope for
street and vehicular access rights.
CA 155
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
393 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
ALLEMAN-LENDE-PAUL INSURANCE INC. - South
side of Seventeenth East of Parton for
street and vehicular access rights.
CA 155
DEEDS WITH ESCROW
GRANTOR, CITY
necessary documents
Approved the follow-
ing deed and authorized
Mayor to sign all
in connection with the sale:
J2D4 CORPORATION - North side of Civic
Center Drive, Bush to Spurgeon, surplus
property.
CA 155
TENTATIVE PARCEL Received and filed
MAPS the Negative Declara-
tions, approved
subject to conditions contained in Planning Director's
report, and waived alley requirements (if requested)
on the following:
MAP NO. 924 - Filed on August 27, 1975, by
Lyle B. Mitchell creating one (1) R1-PD
and two (2) Ri parcels; proposed parcels
are to be used for residential development;
generally located on the southwest corner
of Fruit and Mabury Streets.
CA 25
MAP NO. 930 - Filed on August 15, 1975 by
Baker-Miller and Associates creating 13
MI parcels; all proposed parcels to be
used for industrial purposes; generally
located on the northeast corner of Susan
Street and MacArthur Boulevard; waiver of
alley requirement requested.
CA 25
MAP NO. 932 - Filed on August 19, 1975 by
Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, Orange County Prop-
erties, Inc. creating three (3) Mi parcels;
all proposed parcels to be used for industrial
purposes; generally located on the west side
of Susan Street, north of Alton Avenue.
CA 25
COMPLETION OF
IMPROVEMENTS
and material bonds on the
Authorized release
of performance,
monument, labor
following:
TRACT 7729 - West side of Grand Avenue,
South of Edinger Avenue.
CA 24
SURPLUS PROPERTY Approved Surplus
Property Report,
Nos. 75-11 through
75-18, inclusive, of the Director of Public Works, all
dated September 8, 1975 and authorized the Director of
Public Works to proceed with auctions for sale of real
property parcels considered surplus at various locatio~
set forth in the reports.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 394 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
COUNTY TAX Council consented
COLLECTOR SALE to Tax Collector
Sale #1195, Parcel
AP 8-011-55 on the south side of Civic Center Drive
between Bristol and Baker Streets.
CA 45.3
APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS
Approved the
following budget
transfer:
A.A. #20 - Transfer of funds from Council
Contingency Fund to Other Agency Services
to provide funds for payment of the mem-
bership assessment to the Greenbelt Com-
mission for fiscal year 1974-75, in the
amount of $3,841.00.
CA 65.3
CLAIM AGAINST
CITY
to present late claim:
Council denied
the following
request for leave
CARMEN ORTEGA - Application for leave to
present late claim based on personal in-
juries sustained on September 2, 1974 at
Garfield alley near Brown.
CA 65.7
COUNCIL REFERRAL
SUMMARY
dated September 2, 1975.
Received and filed
the Summary of
Council Referrals
CA 80.2
PROCLAMATIONS
issued by the Mayor:
Received and filed
the following
proclamations
WHITE CANE DAY - Proclaimed for October
3, 1975.
HONORING PETER J. REMMEL - ORANGE COUNTY
LABOR MAN OF THE YEAR 1975.
CONSTITUTION WEEK 1975 - Proclaimed for
September 17-23.
CA 46
CA 46
CA 46
* * * ~ * * ~ * ~ CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * ~ ~ ~ ~ * * *
SIGN ENCROACHMENT Council unanimously
COWART GENERAL TIRE, INC. (7-0) approved the
following agreement
and authorized its
execution by the Mayor and Clerk on the motion of Council-
man Brans, seconded by Councilman Ward:
SIGN ENCROACHMENT - Between City and Cowart
General Tire, Inc. and Alice H. Benson and
Edna Harkendorff Boucher to permit a sign
a portion of which will extend over and be
upon a future right of way area at 1222
East Fourth Street.
A-75-70
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 395 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 931 Received and filed
CABOT, CABOT & FORBES, INC. the Negative Declara-
tion, approved subject
to conditions contained
in Planning Director's report, and waived alley require-
ment on the following tentative parcel map on motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt and
carried 6-1 with Councilman Ward dissenting:
MAP NO. 931 Filed on August 19, 1975
by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes, Inc. creating
four (4) Mi parcels; all proposed parcels
to be used for industrial purposes; generally
located at the southeast corner of Segerstrom
Avenue and Harbor Boulevard; waiver of alley
requirement requested.
CA 25
VARIANCE NO. 74-43 The Negative Declara-
LLOYD'S BANK and Finding of Fact
3900 SOUTH BRISTOL on the following
Variance were re-
ceived and filed (5-2), on motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Bricken, with Councilmen Yamamoto
and Evans dissenting:
VA 74-43 - LLOYD'S BANK - To permit additional
commercial development on property covered by
Variance 70-68 and with more than the permitted
number of signs in the CR District, at 3900
South Bristol Street. APPROVED.
CA 13
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 926 At the written request
C. J. SEGERSTROM & SONS of the applicant,
Council continued
the following Tenta-
tive Parcel Map to October 6, 1975 on the motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans and unani-
mously (7-0) carried:
MAP NO. 926 Filed on July 28, 1975 by
C. J. Segerstrom & Sons creating one (1)
R1-PRD and two (2) R2-PRD parcels; pro-
posed parcels are to be used for residen-
tial purposes; generally located north of
MacArthur Boulevard at Bear Street, waiver
of alley requirement requested.
CA 25
RECESS At 2:35 P.M., Council
HOUSING AUTHORITY . recessed to convene
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY the Regular Meeting
of the Housing
Authority; and at 3:15 P.M. adjourned the Housing Auth-
ority to convene the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
Community Redevelopment Agency. Council reconvened at
3:40 P.M. with all Council members present.
READING WAIVED Full reading of all
resolutions and
ordinances, the titles
of which appear on
the public Agenda was waived, and consideration was given
by title only, on the unanimously carried (7-0) motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 396 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
ORDINANCE NS-1275 The following
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR ordinance was placed
WIPING RAG BUSINESSES on second reading
and adopted on the
unanimously carried (7-0) motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1275 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE IX,
SECTIONS 451 THROUGH 455 TO CHAPTER 18
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISH-
ING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION AND
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR
WIPING RAG BUSINESSES (To comply with
State requirements).
CA 6S.6
ORDINANCE NS-1276 A motion was made
BICYCLE LICENSING by Councilman Evans,
seconded by Council-
man Yamamoto and
carried 5-2, with Councilmen Ward and Bricken dissenting,
to place the following ordinance on second reading and
adopt:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1276 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING AND ADDING TO
CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
CONCERNING BICYCLE LICENSING.
CA 65
ORDINANCE NS-1277 The following
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC ordinance was placed
NUISANCES on second reading
and adopted on the
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Ward, on a vote of 6-1 with Councilman Evans dissenting:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1277 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING CHAPTER 17 TO THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO THE
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES AND THE ASSESS-
MENT OF THE COSTS OF ABATEMENT (Quigley Lane).
CA 90
ORDINANCE NS-1278 On motion of
APPROVING AMENDMENT Councilman Evans,
APPLICATION NO. ?28 seconded by Council-
man Ward, the following
ordinance was placed on second reading and adopted unani-
mously (?-0):
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1278 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 728 FILED BY LYLE B.
MITCHELL TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM THE Ri
DISTRICT TO THE R1-PD (PLANNED DEVELOP-
MENT) DISTRICT, AND AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 8-5-9 (Mabury and Fruit).
CA 10
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
397
SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
ORDINANCE NS-1279 The following
APPROVING AMENDMENT ordinance was
APPLICATION NO. ?29 placed on second
reading and adopted
on the unanimously carried (?-O) motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1279 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 729 FILED BY JAMES A.
LUKENS AND FLORENCE B. LUKENS TO REZONE
PROPERTY FROM THE A 1 DISTRICT TO THE
R 1-PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT,
AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP
23-5-10 (Raitt between Pomona and West
St. Andrew).
CA 10
ORDINANCE NS-1280 The following
DELETING SPECIFIED CHARGES ordinance was
FOR POLICE SERVICES placed on first
reading on the
unanimously (7-0) carried motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Brandt:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1280 - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION
2-742 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO DELETE SPECIFIED CHARGES FOR POLICE
SERVICES.
CA 47
RESOLUTION NO. 75-127 Consideration of
SUPPORT OF AB 1427 the following
(ROBINSON) Resolution was
continued to
October 6, 1975 on the unanimously (7-0) carried motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-127 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR AB 1427 (ROBINSON)
RELATING TO OPEN SPACE EASEMENTS. (Willowick
Tax Exemption).
CA
S7.1
RESOLUTION NO. 75-136 The following
MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION Resolution was
SALARY INCREASES adopted and Ap-
propriation Adjust-
ment #21 was approved, on the motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried 6-1 with
Councilman Ortiz dissenting:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281
INCREASING THE SALARY SCHEDULE ALLOCATIONS
FOR CERTAIN MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS.
CA
50.1
RESOLUTION NO. 75-137 On the unanimously
TRAINING FOR SANTA ANA (7-0) motion of
TRAFFIC OFFICERS Councilman Evans,
seconded by Council-
man Yamamoto, the following Resolution was adopted:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
398 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
RESOLUTION NO. 75-137 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR SANTA ANA
TRAFFIC OFFICERS.
CA 47
CA 79
RESOLUTION NO. 75-138 The following
SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF Resolution was
ROUTE 57 adopted on the
motion of Council-
man Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
6-1 with Councilman Ward dissenting:
RESOLUTION NO. 7S-138 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION OF ROUTE 57 SOUTH
TO THE CORONA DEL MAR FREEWAY VIA THE SANTA
ANA RIVER CORRIDOR.
CA 29.10
RESOLUTION NO. 75-139 A motion to adopt
CITY MANAGER SALARY the following
INCREASE Resolution was
made by Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried 6-1 with
Councilman Ortiz dissenting:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-139 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA.
CA 50.1
Prior to the adoption, the Resolution was read by title only
and further reading was waived on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-140
CITY CLERK SALARY
INCREASE
carried motion of Councilman Ward,
man Yamamoto:
The following
Resolution was
adopted on the
unanimously (7-0)
seconded by Council-
RESOLUTION NO. 75-140 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA.
CA 50.1
Prior to adoption, the Resolution was read by title only
and further reading was waived on the unanimously approved
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM The requirement under
PROVISIONS OF ORD. NS-1143 Ordinance No. NS-1143
CASE SWAYNE CO., INC. to install curb, gutter
and sidewalk at 1661
East Palm Street, in connection with an application by
Case Swayne Co., Inc. to correct structural deficiencies
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 399 SEPTEMBER 1S, 1975
of their building, was waived on the motion of Council-
man Evans, seconded by Councilman~Brandt, and carried
6-1 with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
Douglas Davidson, attorney for Case S~ayne Co., Inc.
presented their appeal and argued that subsection (g)
of the Ordinance permits the City Council to designate,
by resolution, areas in which the requirements contained
in certain areas of the ordinance are inapplicable and
would not be favorable or consistent with the develop-
ment or construction in the area; that there are no curbs
or sidewalks for 254' in front of the Case Swayne build-
ing and the area is paved with asphalt with parking places
at a 90 degree angle to the building for 25 cars; that
the only other place to park is on Mabury which is in
"very sad shape"; that the applicant does not feel that
the neighborhood is predominately residential; and that
the applicant does not see his project as one encom-
passed within the ordinance and does not think the ord-
inance is applicable in this situation.
Mr. R. H. Kopel, Treasurer of Case Swayne
in favor of the waiver.
Co., also
spoke CA 29.4
CA 35
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION Variance 75-46 was
COUNCIL DENIAL OF VA 75-46 referred to the Plan-
ning Commission for
rehearing on the
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yama-
moto and carried 6-1 with Councilman Brandt dissenting.
This motion followed a motion by Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Councilman Ward to reconsider Council's ac-
tion on September 2, to adopt Resolution No. 75-134
denying Variance 75-46, to allow a dental laboratory
at 602 West Edinger, in the Ri District and to grant
appeal No. 354 filed by J. Odgen Markel. The motion
carried 5-2 with Councilmen Evans and Brandt dissenting.
Dr. Clifford Hostetler, who is making the request for
reconsideration, stated that the variance was denied
largely because of the inadequate parking for the den-
tal office next door to the west; that he proposed
changes in his application whereby six additional spaces
can be gained and whereby vertification can be made that
the four stalls on the east side of the building are
usable parking spaces.
J. Ogden Markel spoke in opposition to the reconsidera-
tion stating that there is still insufficient parking;
that it is not possible to provide any parking on the
east side of the building because the driveway on the
far side of Van Ness has to be closed; and that the
residents of the neigborhood want the residential nature
of the area maintained. CA 13.3
OLD CITY HALL - REQUEST FOR The City Attorney was
REMOVAL OF REVERSIONARY CLAUSE instructed to prepare
OF AGREEMENT an Owner's Participation
Agreement, as recommended
by Richard Goblirsch, Redevelopment Director, in his
memorandums dated January 29, 1975 and September 9, 1975
for a term of one year, between the Redevelopment Agency
and Del Pueblo Management Company, including the condition
that the Old City Hall building be boarded up to prevent
further damage, on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 400 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
seconded by Councilman Ward and unanimously carried (7-0).
Council Referral Item #171 was deleted from the Referral
Summary by unanimous informal consent.
During the discussion, City Manager Bruce Spragg and
City Attorney Keith Gow explained that the Owner's Par-
ticipation Agreement would guarantee to the City that
at the end of the year the building would be remodeled
or removed and that would be achieved by substituting
the Redevelopment Agency for the City which would move
in at the end of a year to clear the site if the re-
modeling or removal had not been accomplished.
Mr. Ben Ramirez, representing Del Pueblo Management Com-
pany, stated that he was present to respond to any questions
Council might have. CA 133
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING The letter from the
ARTS IN CIVIC CENTER AREA President of the Orange
County Civic Center
Commission dated Sept-
ember S, 1975 expressing the Commission's support of
the proposed performing arts center was received and
filed on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Bricken and carried (7-0) unanimously. CA 52.8a
REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD The request by Mrs.
AT SANTA CLARA AND FLOWER Ann Andres, reported
by Councilman Ward,
to assign a crossing
guard at the intersection of Santa Clara and Flower,
was referred to Staff for investigation and report on
the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto and unanimously (7-0) carried. CA 18.5
FISCAL PLANNING FOR The report of the
REDEVELOP;~NT AGENCY City Manager dated
September 9, 1975
was continued to
a study session to be held September 23, 1975 jointly
with the Redevelopment Agency and the Redevelopment Com-
mission, in Room 831 at 5:00 p.m. on the motion of
Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Brandt and car-
ried (7-0) unanimously. This motion was preceded by a
motion by Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Yamamoto to approve the Staff recommendation, which was
later withdrawn in favor of the motion to continue. CA 82.4
PROPOSED GARFIELD PARK
The Garfield Street
Mini-Park site abandon-
ment was approved as
recommended in the
Staff report dated September 5, 1975 and Staff was dir-
ected to search for alternate sites on the motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Bricken and
carried (6-1) with Councilman Ward dissenting.
CA 52
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 401 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT The proposed Underground
NO. ? - 17TH STREET (SANTA ANA Utility District No. ?
FREEWAY AND GRAND AVENUE) was set for public
hearing on October
13, 1975, on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto and carried (7-0) unanimously. CA 134
PARAMEDIC UNIT The recommendations
of Eugene Judd, Fire
Chief, in his report
dated September 10,
presented to Council regarding the basic proposal for
the second paramedic unit and the supplemental proposal
for training the personnel were supported on the motion
of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto
and carried (7-0) unanimously.
Chief Judd told Council that his department had been
working feverishly with the Santa Ana-Tustin Community
Hospital trying to put the package together; that it
is not yet complete, but that it is well on the way to
completion; and that the Board of Supervisors is appar-
ently sympathetic. CA 64.2
EMERGENCY REPAIR OF 1962
SEAGRAVE LADDER TRUCK ENGINE
for the repair of a Truck Company
able in account 11-329-381, was approved on the motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto
and carried (7-0) unanimously, upon a finding of fact,
in accordance with City Charter Section 421, that the
purchase is of urgent necessity for the preservation
of life, health and property in the event of a fire.
The normal bid pro-
cedure was waived and
an immediate expenditure
of approximately $2,750
#7, from funds avail-
CA 65.3
CA 64
CA 89G
INTERCOUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY The Amended Joint Powers
AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Agreement between the
APPOINTMENTS TO AIRPORT AUTHORITY City and the Intercounty
Airport Authority
as well as the other participating cities, Stanton, Chino
and Garden Grove was approved and the Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to execute the agreements, on motion
of Councilman Evans~ seconded by Councilman Brandt and
carried (4-3) with Councilmen Ward, Bricken and Yamamoto
dissenting.
(NOTE: The vote tally board indicated a "yes" by Council-
- man Yamamoto, but he advised the Assistant Clerk of
the Council that he had inadvertently pushed the wrong
button and had intended to cast a "NO" vote).
Mayor Garthe, Councilman Brandt and Councilman Ortiz
were appointed to the Airport Authority Board on the
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans
and carried (7-0) unanimously.
A-75-75
CA 80.1
CA 98.2
ORAL COMMUNICATION Sergeant D.F.A. Steadman,
VETERANS UTILITY Jr., 1137 W. Highland
USER TAX EXEMPTION Street, member of the
American Legion, re-
quested that the Utility User Tax Ordinance No. NS-1268
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 402 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
be amended to provide for exemption of totally disabled vet-
erans from payment of the tax. The request was referred to
Staff for consideration at next year's budget sessions, on
motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward and
carried on a vote of 4-3, with Councilmen Brandt, Evans and
Ortiz dissenting. CA 65B
ORAL COMMUNICATION
MAXIMUM PAYMENT ORDINANCE
FOR UTILITY USERS TAX Ordinance setting a
maximum to be paid
under the utility users tax in a blank amount for Council
consideration on the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded
by Councilman Ward and carried (4-3) with Councilmen Evans,
Yamamoto and Ortiz dissenting.
The City Attorney was
directed to prepare an
CA 6SB
SURPLUS PROPERTY REPORT The Surplus Property
NO. 75-20 - PROJECT 1359 Report dated September
FLOWER STREET WIDENING 15, 1975, submitted by
Ronald Wolford, Public
Works Director, was approved and the exchange of real pro-
perty with J. M. and Azucena Gonzalez described in the report
was authorized in accordance with Section 2-710 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code on the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded
by Councilman Ortiz and unanimously (7-0) carried. CA 45
ORAL COMMUNICATION The oral request of
REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF BUS Thurston Thompson of 541
STOP - 541 SOUTH RAITT So. Raitt Street for
removal of the bus stop
in front of his home was referred to Staff for investigation
and report on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Ortiz and carried (7-0) unanimously. Mr. Thompson
told Council that having his shrubs destroyed and people look-
ing in his window are nuisances he can no longer abide. CA 84
RECESS
back Inn and the meeting was
same Council members present.
At 5:51 p.m., the
Meeting was recessed
by Mayor Garthe for
dinner at the Saddle-
reconvened at 7:30 p.m. with the
INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the flag led by Boy
Scout Troop #21 of St.
Anne's Catholic School,
CA 9.10
A1 Alcott leader, was followed by the invocation given by
Reverend Philip Nicola of the Unity Church of Truth. CA 80.17
CITY SEAL TILE - CONGRESSMAN Mayor Garthe made the
JERRY PATTERSON, 38TH DISTRICT special presentation of
a City Seal Tile to
Congressman Jerry
Patterson of the 38th District in appreciation for his cooper-
ation with and contribution to the City of Santa Ana at the
Federal level. CA 73B
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 403 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INVENTORY AWARD Mr. Gene Shaw, District
PRESENTED TO CITY BY AUTOMOBILE Manager of the Automobile
CLUB OF AMERICA Club of California pre-
sented to Ronald Wolford,
Public Works Director, an award given annually to a City, which
through legislation, enforcement, traffic engineering, school
safety programs and public education has reduced its pedestrian
injury rate. Mr. Shaw stated that the rate of 2.8 per thou-
sand recorded by Santa Aha was considerably below the 3.2 per
thousand rate averaged by cities of comparable size. Mr. Wol-
ford stated that the City of Santa Aha is very proud to re-
ceive the award, but will continuously work toward further
reduction of pedestrian accidents and will be working vigor-
ously with school children programs. CA 73A
SCHOLARSHIP TO DELINQUENCY CONTROL Captain Charles Thayer
INSTITUTE - SERGEANT KEN REINERTSON of the Police Depart-
ment introduced Sergeant
Ken Reinertson as the
recipient of a scholarship to attend the University of South-
ern California Delinquency Control Institute for 8 weeks of
intensive training in the very latest up-to-date methods of
dealing with youth and community problems and said that the
Institute is attended by law enforcement officers from all
over the United States and its Territories. The scholarship
was presented by Mr. Gene Shaw, District Manager of the Auto-
mobile Club of California. CA 47
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT The L.M. Cox Company
L. M. COX was the subject of the
community spotlight
because of its unique
contribution to the youth of Santa Ana by its presentation
of model airplane equipment to the outstanding school boy
patrols, ages 8 to 14. Captain Charles Thayer of the Police
Department presented the "Law Enforcement Ethics Award" to
Dennis Riggs, the Chief Sales Supervisor of L. M. Cox. Mayor
Garthe then presented the City Seal Tile to the L. M. Cox Com-
pany to symbolize the City's appreciation of its contribution
to the community. CA 9.3
PROCLAMATION The proclamation of
"WHITE CANE DAY" October 3,1975 as
"White Cane Day" was
presented by Mayor
Garthe to the President of the Host Lions Club of Santa Ana,
Mr. Fred Siffermann. Mr. Siffermann told the audience that
the Lions' major project is to contribute to sight conserva-
tion programs, and that he hoped everyone would help support
them by participating in "White Cane Day". CA 46
PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR REMOVAL Mayor Garthe announced
OF LINCOLN AVE. BIKE LANE FROM 17TH that this was the time
STREET TO FAIRHAVEN STREET and place for the public
hearing of the request
by Mrs. Ann Tucker for the removal of the Lincoln Avenue Bike
Lane from 17th Street to Fairhaven Street.
Ronald Wolford, Public Works Director, described the Lincoln
Avenue Bike Lane as part of the Master Plan of Bike Trails
approved by the Council. He stated that the Lincoln Avenue
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 404 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
Lane has been in existence for about one year; that the vehi-
cular accident rate on Lincoln Avenue is 1.3 per mile as
opposed to 3.6 on similar streets; that a recent bicycle count
made during a 24-hour period resulted in 265 bicycles using
the lane; that the Santiago Creek trail connecting to Lincoln
Avenue is scheduled for construction 1977-78; and that the
Staff feels the lane is safely and adequately used by bicy-
clists and recommends that it be retained.
Those speaking in favor of the removal of the Lincoln Avenue
Bike Lane were:
Ann Tucker, 1019 Catalina
George Tucker, 1019 Catalina
Jim Bauer, 1018 E. Avalon
The proponents of the removal generally contended that there
was some inconvenience to residents because of lack of park-
ing; that the street is not safe for bicyclists; that the cost
to maintain the lane is too expensive; and that the lane doesn't
connect to any other lane.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Garthe closed the public
hearing.
Staff was directed to delete the Lincoln Avenue Bike Lane in
the following manner: Ail signs stating "Bike Lane" be re-
moved as well as the "No Parking" signs, and that the letters
"Bike Lane" be sandblasted from the lanes, leaving the lane
lines for which all maintenance will cease, on the amended
motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Brandt
and carried 6-1 with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. The
motion to amend the main motion by adding the deletion of the
"No Parking" signs, made by Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Evans, carried (4-2) with Councilmen Yamamoto
and Bricken dissenting.
Councilman Ward noted that the
be reinstalled when the entire
plemented.
Lincoln Avenue Bike Trail might
bike lane system had been im-
CA 18.6
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED Mayor Garthe announced
INCREASE IN REFUSE COLLECTION that this was the time
RATES and place for the public
hearing of the proposed
increase in refuse collection rates resulting from the annual
review and adjustment of rates.
Mr. Ronald Wolford, Public Works Director, stated that the
rates are reviewed annually so that they can be adjusted to
keep refuse collection on a self-supporting basis with users
paying the cost of the services; that the commercial rates
have already been adjusted; and that the residential rate will
increase from $1.80 to $2.00, or 20 cents per month per house-
hold.
There being no speakers for or against the increase of the
refuse collection rates, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
In answer to Council's questions, City Manager Bruce Spragg
noted that our current contract with Great Western Reclamation
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
405 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
expires in 1978 and that the proposed increase does not take
into consideration the contractor's recent request for supple-
mental increases retroactive to May 1 of this year; and that
the contractor has not supplied additional financial infor-
mation requested by Council to support his request.
Councilmen Ward, Ortiz and Bricken commented that the City's
contractor has done a good job because trash collection has
not been a problem and there have been no complaints about
the service.
The proposed increase in the refuse collection rate was ap-
proved by the adoption of Resolution No. 75-129 on the motion
of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Bricken and car-
ried 5-2 with Councilmen Evans and Ortiz dissenting, as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-129 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING
REVISED SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR REFUSE COLLECTION
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 75-28 EFFECTIVE OCTOBER
1, 1975.
CA 11.1
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF NON- Mayor Garthe announced
RENEWAL OF TAXI DRIVER'S PERMIT that this was the time
MICHAEL E. KIRKBRIDE and place for the public
hearing of the appeal
of Michael E. Kirkbride for renewal of his taxi driver's per-
mit denied by the Police Department.
Michael E. Kirkbride appeared on his own behalf and stated
that the Police Chief refused to reissue his taxi driver's
permit because he had received five or more traffic citations
in the last two years; that he was only guilty of two of the
violations; that of the other three he did not contest two
in court; that he was found guilty in the one instance and
the other two he paid the fine; that he feels that he is a
safe driver and has been driving for 16 years; and that he
would like a chance to continue driving a cab.
Captain Thayer of the Police Department referred to his report
of August 26, 1975 listing the violations which included fail-
ure to yield right of way to a pedestrian, following too
closely, reckless driving, speeding, wilfully violating writ-
ten promise to appear in court, and failure to stop for train
signal and failure to stop for commercial vehicle inspection.
He stated that appellant's statement does not appear consis-
tent with his record.
City Attorney Keith Gow confirmed that the Police Department
had followed the provision of the Municipal Code regarding
the issuance of taxi driver's licenses and that the Code pro-
vides the right of appeal at which time the Council may over-
turn the Police Chief's decision.
There being no further speakers either for or against the appeal,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilman Bricken's motion to sustain the decision of the
Police Chief, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, was carried
(4-3) with Councilmen Ward, Brandt and Ortiz dissenting. This
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406
SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
action was preceded by a motion made by Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Ward to grant the appeal subject to
a review of the driving record of appellant in one year; that
if upon review there were traffic violations, the matter would
be returned to the Council for disposition; the motion failed
to carry on a vote or 3-4 with Councilmen Evans, Garthe, Yama~
moto and Bricken dissenting.
CA 26.3
RECESS
9:32 p.m. with the
At 9:25 p.m. the
meeting was recessed
and reconvened by
Mayor Garthe at
same Councilmen present.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL NO. 356 - Mayor Garthe announced
MINOR EXCEPTION 75-26 - APPEAL that this was the time
OF PROTEST OF ABC APPLICATION and place for the public
hearing of Appeal No.
356 from the Zoning Administrator's denial of Minor Exception
75-26 and an appeal of the City's protest based on the recom-
mendation of the Police Chief, of an alcoholic beverage ap-
plication filed by Aristeo and Maria Velazquez, to allow on
sale beer and wine in a restaurant at 900-904 East Fourth Street
(M2 zone) which is within 300' of residences.
Charles Zimmerman, Planning Director, presented the findings
of the Zoning Administrator and stated that three residents
appeared at the hearing; and that there were 16 declarations
of complaint filed at the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
as well as the adverse finding of the Police Department.
Captain Charles Thayer of the Police Department presented the
findings of the Police Department and stated that there are
19 liquor licenses within a one-half square mile radius in
the downtown area which is an area of major concern; that there
has been enough crime in the downtown area to initiate a foot
beat; and that additional liquor licenses in the area would
be detrimental to crime prevention.
Mr. Frederick Aguirre, attorney for applicants Aristeo and
Maria Velazquez, stated that his clients had purchased the
property with $7,000 down for a total purchase price of
$34,000; that they understand the concern of the residents
and the Police Department, but that they have no association
with the previous owners or the management of the premises
and they intend to establish a family-operated Mexican-American
restaurant with the selling of beer and wine incidental to
that purpose; that they plan to open at 6:00 a.m. and close
at 12:00 midnight; that there will be no gaming devices or
motion pictures; that the interior lighting will be in accor-
dance with the ABC regulations; and that it is his clients'
intention to stay within the law and respect the rights of
the residents.
Those speaking in opposition to the minor exception and ABC
application were:
Olivia Berber, 822 East Fourth Street
B. W. Dowander, 304 East 16th Street
Leland Lowe, 416 Lacy, operates market at 719
East Fourth Street
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 407 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
The opponents were not generally opposed to the restaurant,
but did mention that there are 19 other Mexican-American:
restaurants in the area; that there is not sufficient parking
for restaurant patrons, that customers would be required to
park in front of other businesses; that the Police have been
down there constantly and residents can't let their children
out to play; that there are drunks around all the time trying
to "rip off" the merchants or bumming money from the customers;
and that they don't want another bar in the neighborhood.
As there were no further speakers either for or against, Mayor
Garthe closed the public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Evans, and carried (5-2) with Councilmen Ward and Ortiz dis-
senting, the protest of the ABC application was affirmed, and
the following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-142 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE
ACTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON MINOR EX-
CEPTION PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 75-26 DENYING SAID
MINOR EXCEPTION PERMIT APPLICATION AND DENYING
APPEAL NO. 356 FILED THEREON BY ARISTEO AND MARIA
VELAZQUEZ.
CA
13.5
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF SECOND Mayor Garthe announced
STREET & EAST-WEST ALLEY, BETWEEN that this was the time
BIRCH & ROSS and place for the public
hearing of the vacation
of Second Street between Birch and Ross Streets and the East-
West Alley, South of Second Street between Birch and Ross
Streets.
Public Works Director, Ronald Wolford, said that this abandon-
ment will allow for the construction of the Senior Citizens'
Housing Project and that Staff and the Planning Commission
have reviewed the proposed vacation and recommend that the
Council proceed with the abandonment.
There being no speakers for or against the abandonment, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and carried 6-1 with Councilman Brandt dissenting, the
following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 75-143 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ORDERING
THE VACATION OF SECOND STREET BETWEEN BIRCH AND
ROSS STREETS AND THE EAST-WEST ALLEY, SOUTH OF
SECOND STREET BETWEEN BIRCH AND ROSS STREETS
AND RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES.
CA 14
ORAL COMMUNICATION - REQUEST J. Ogden Markel, 1814
FOR RETURN OF APPEAL FEE South Parton, stated
that on the 28th of
August, he appealed
the decision of the Planning Commission to approve Variance
75-46 and paid $125 for that appeal; that the appeal was heard
on September 2, 1975, and granted by the Council; that at this
afternoon's meeting, the Council granted the applicant's re-
quest to rehear Variance 75-46 by the Planning Commission;
and that he thinks the $125 should be refunded and he is ap-
plying for it.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
408 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that the payment of $125 is
to defray the cost of publicizing and holding the appeal hear-
ing and that it was held and he received what he had paid for.
The Council pointed out to Mr. Markel that the applicant came
in with new evidence for the Planning Commission and that he
is entitled to a rehearing on that basis.
On the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans,
Mr. Markel's request for the refund of $125 was received and
filed by unanimous (7-0) vote. CA 13.3
ORAL COMMUNICATION - MONTEREY An oral request that
CYPRESS TREE ON SOUTH LYON the City preserve a
large Monterey Cypress
tree on South Lyon
Street came from Bert Sheffey, Jr., 1325 Grace Street, after
he learned that the City planned to remove the tree to widen
the street to four lanes. Mr. Sheffey explained that the
opinion of Richard G. Baker, Chairman of the Santa Ana Col-
lege Biology Department, was that the tree was over 100 years
old, healthy, and an unusual specimen for this area. Mr.
Sheffey filed with the City Clerk a letter from Richard G.
Baker.
Nancy Burney, 921 South Lyon, spoke in favor of preserving
the tree and presented a petition containing 91 signatures;
she also stated that she felt the street could go around the
tree.
Steven Lazerson, Executive Director of the Environmental Coa-
lition of Orange County, stated that his organization would
favor preservation of this extraordinary tree for the benefit
of our descendents.
Robert Sherer, 937 South Lyon, who also owns 921 South Lyon,
stated that the tree is located on City property, between 921
South Lyon and the property to the north; and that he would
like to see the tree stay.
Mr. Ronald Wolford, Public Works Director, said that in plan-
ning to widen the street to four lanes, he had conferred with
Mr. Bomo Koral, Park Director, whose department investigated
to find that the tree is infested with cypress bore and with
termites; that the tree would continue to decline and would
probably only live three to ten more years. Mr. Wolford then
proposed a short-range solution to the problem. He suggested
that a curbing be constructed around the tree marked for "No
Parking" until such time as it could be determined whether
the tree will survive.
On the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and carried (6-1) with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting,
the Director of Public Works was instructed to implement the
solution described or one that will preserve the tree consis-
tent with the Recommendations made by Mr. Wolford to permit
the tree to survive the environment, if that is possible.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
409 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
ADJOURNMENT
831, City Hall,
20 Civic Center Plaza,
At 10:50 p.m., the
meeting was adjourned
to September 23, 1975,
at 5:00 p.m. in Room
Santa Ana, California.
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CLERK O~ THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
410 SEPTEMBER 15, 1975