HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-1976MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
April 19, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor John Garthe.
The following Council members were present: Gordon Bricken,
David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, David L.
Brandt, James E. Ward, and Mayor John Garthe. The following
Staff members were present: City Manager Bruce C. Spragg;
City Attorney Keith L. Gow; Assistant City Manager Ronald
Wolford; Deputy City Managers G. David Tayco and Manuel Rede;
Director of Public Works John E. Stevens; Planning Director
Charles C. Zimmerman; Police Chief Raymond C. Davis; and
Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
John Garthe.
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
Flag, the Invocation
was given by Mayor
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mr. Michael Cushing
REVENUE SHARING of Supervisor Battin's
office presented a
Revenue Sharing check
to the City in the amount of $t?,000 for the acquisition
of three miles of Pacific Electric right of way between
McFadden and Warner to develop a bike trail. Mr. Cushing
commended the City for its initiative in obtaining Revenue
Sharing Funds for numerous improvement projects in the City
of Santa Ana. CA l12A
RECESS At 2:05 P.M. Council
HOUSING AUTHORITY; recessed to convene
COUNCIL PHOTOGRAPHS the Regular Meeting of
the Housing Authority;
at 2:10 P.M. Council reconvened, and immediately recessed
for Council photographs; Council reconvened at 2:17 P.M.,
with all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items
ITEMS REMOVED & were removed from the
DISSENTING VOTES Consent Calendar:
Items 3 C and ? B
requested by Counciman Ward; Item 4 K requested by Councilman
Brandt; Items S A, E, F, and H requested by Councilman
Yamamoto; Items 4 J and 1S requested by Councilman Ortiz;
Item 3 E was removed for consideration following Item 65
(Appropriation Adjustment No. 174). Item 4 J was continued
to 3:30 P.M. at the request of the applicant, Elba R.
Freeman.
The following Councilmen registered NO votes: Councilman
Brandt on Items 4 F , S D and 12 A; Councilman Evans on
Items 4 F, 5 D, and 12 A; Councilman Yamamoto on Item 4 A.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 19, 1976
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Evans'
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS motion to affirm the
APPROVED Staff recommendations
on the following
Consent Calendar items was seconded by Councilman Brandt,
and carried unanimously (7:0):
MINUTES
Approved the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting
of April 5, 1976.
BID CALLS Approved plans and
specifications and
authorized advertise-
ment for bids on the following:
Annual Bids:
SPEC. 767-122 A & B - Tapping sleeves
and tapping gate valves.
SPEC. 767-135 A & B - Fire hydrants.
SPEC. 767-136 - Cold water meters.
SPEC. 767-137 Domestic cold water
meters fire service.
SPEC. 767-138
pound.
Cold water meters com-
SPEC. 767 - 233 Emulsive aggregate
slurry seal.
SPEC. 767-234 - Portland cement concrete.
SPEC. 76-012 - Paint exterior of Head-
quarters Fire Station at 120 W. Walnut.
BID AWARDS Awarded the following
on basis of lowest
responsible and respon-
sive bidder contingent upon subsequent approval
of the contract by Office of Criminal Justice Plan-
ning, Sacramento, and Law Enforcement Assistance
Administration:
SPEC. 75-036 - Mini-computer system,
Category I, awarded to Digital Equipment
Corp., E1 Segundo, for a total amount of
$233,423.55; Color Display System, Category
II, awarded to Genisco Computers, Irvine,
for a total amount of $40,702.00; and
Computer System Upgrade, Category III,
awarded to Burroughs Corporation, Santa Aha,
for a total amount of $110,925.70.
Awarded the following on basis of lowest responsible
and best bidder meeting bid specifications:
SPEC. 76-002 - Protective safety vests;
awarded to Safariland Ltd., Inc., Monrovia,
in the total amount of $16,348.38, includ-
ing State sales tax.
PROJECT 6117 - Construct Storage Room Addi-
tion at Memorial Park; awarded to Siino
Construction Co., Santa Aha.
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APRIL 19, 1976
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed
Staff report of the
following applications:
BIJOBO, INC. - 1602 E. First St.
Type "41" On Sale Beer & Wine.
Yamamoto registered a NO vote.)
- Original
(Councilman
CHIU, Daniel On-Kwok, CHUCK, Stephen Tin-Sao
and LU, Samuel K. 3644 South Bristol St. -
Original - Type "41" On Sale Beer & Wine
(Bona Fide Public Bating Place).
CHUNG, Sun S. and Young H. - 2509 W. Bdinger
Ave. ~ Original Type "20" Off Sale Beer &
Wine.
GASPORRA, Baltazar and Bonnie Jean and GON-
ZALBS, Arthur and Palma, 2107 E. 17th St.
Person to Person Transfer - Type "41" On
Sale Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating
Place) and Person to Person Transfer - Type
"47" On Sale General (Bona Fide Public Eating
Place).
ROSE & CROWN, INC. - 3810 S. Plaza Drive
Person to Person Transfer - Type "47" On Sale
General (Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
SOUTHLAND CORPORATION - 1532 S. Flower Street -
Person to Person Transfer - Type "20" Off
Sale Beer & Wine. (Councilmen Brandt and
Evans registered NO votes.)
FRANK'S MARKETS, CORP. 140 MacArthur Blvd.
Person to Person Transfer - Type "21" Off
Sale General.
GOLDEN GREEK, INC. - 2513 W. Edinger Ave.
100% Stock Transfer - Type "48" On Sale
General (Public Premises).
SOSA, INC.
Original
(Bona Fide
2414 S. Fairview Street
Type "41" On Sale Beer & Wine
Public Eating Place).
VARIANCES Approved and filed
Negative Declarations
and Staff report of
Planning Commission Findings of Fact on the
following:
NEGATIVE
Theodore
existing
car wash
APPROVED.
DECLARATION & VA 76-7 Filed by
and Rose Sigal to convert an
service station into a self-service
at 415 N. Newhope in the Ri District.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 76-9 - Filed by
Clarence C. Humphries to permit the construc-
tion of single family residences in the C4
District and to permit C4 parcels with less
than four acres at 3901 W. McFadden Avenue.
APPROVED.
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 76-10 Filed by
Kennedy Investment Co. to permit the con-
tinued use of property for parking and open
storage, approved in 1971 under VA 70-81
for five years, at 2234 Civic Center Drive
West in the R2 District. APPROVED.
(Councilmen Brandt and Evans registered NO
votes.)
CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
sion Finding of Fact on
Approved and filed
Negative Declaration
and Planning Commis-
the following:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 76-5 Filed by
Irvine Industrial Complex to allow limited
retail sales in a proposed wholesale establish-
ment at 2621 and 2631 S. Pullman in the LM
District. APPROVED.
DEEDS, NO CASH
GRANTOR, CITY
Authorized execution
of the following
deeds by Mayor and Clerk:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - East
side of Ross north of Second, for utility
easement,
RAY MOORE HOLDING CO.
of Memory Lane, for a
Ana Valley Irrigation
- East of Flower north
water line (Old Santa
Line).
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
map subject to conditions
Director's Report:
Approved and filed
the Negative Declaration;
approved the following
contained in Planning
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP #960 -
Filed on March 23, 1976, by Mary Louise
Lily Ranney creating three RI parcels;
all proposed parcels to be used for single
family residences; generally located on
the west side of proposed Huron Drive,
210 feet south of 17th Street.
FINAL PARCEL MAP Approved the following
map in accordance with
State Map Act provisions,
and accepted the dedications thereon:
PARCEL MAP #949 - West side of Fairview
Street south of Segerstrom Avenue; 7 lots.
FINAL TRACT MAP Approved the following
map, accepted the dedi-
cations, authorized
execution of the agreement by Mayor and Clerk,
and approved bonds-in the amounts set forth in
Director of Public Works report:
TRACT MAP #9208 - Northeast corner of
Cabrillo Park Drive and Fruit Street;
lots.
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CA 13.1
CA 155
CA 25
CA 25.2
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Declared the following
property surplus and
authorized.demolition:
SPR 76-2 PROJECT 8055 (8056) Bowers
Museum Project; west side of Main Street,
352.5 feet north of 20th Street (Grabhorn
Restaurant); two-story frame building and
garage with bachelor unit and attached
carport.
CA 45
AGREEMENTS
by the Mayor
and Clerk:
Approved the following
agreements and author-
ized their execution
DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICERS - Between City
and the County of Orange to provide three
Deputy Probation Officers for a Major Diver-
sion Prevention Program under Orange County
Justice Program Grant (OCJP Project #2544-1).
(Councilmen Brandt and Evans registered NO
votes.)
A-76-29
REAL PROPERTY LEASE - Between City and
Torana Art League for lease of 2024 N.
Main Street.
the
A-76-30
RESIGNATION FROM Accepted the following
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE resignation with regret
and directed Staff to
prepare appropriate recognition of service:
Letter dated April 1, 1976 from Stephen I.
Ahlquist resigning from the Project Area
Committee.
CA 82.3
BUSINESS RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Approved the following
payment:
PROJECT 1267 (17th Street Widening) To
Harold F. Smith, doing business as Valley
Barber Shop, in the amount of $6,590.98.
CA 29.8
PROCLAMATIONS
from April 1 to April
14,
Received and filed
Report of Proclamations
issued by the Mayor
1976.
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* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * *
BID AWARD - PROJECT 6115 Council awarded the
PARK RESTROOMS PARTITIONS following on basis of
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED lowest responsible
and best bidder meet-
ing bid specifications, on motion of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried (4:.3), with
Councilmen Ward, Yamamoto and Bricken dissenting:
PROJECT 6115 Install block wall partitions
in restrooms at Aloha, Adams, Jerome, Madison,
Memorial & Windsor Parks; awarded to Superior
Fence, Inc., Santa Aha, in the total amount of
2,975.00.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 141 APRIL 19, 1976
Prior to the vote, Councilmen Ward and Bricken expressed the
hope that a substantial program to reduce vandalism to park
facilities would be developed. Robert Gresham, Recreation
and Parks Director, stated that this project was replacement
of old, deteriorating partitions with no particular emphasis
on anti-vandalism.
AGENDA ORDER - NEGATIVE The Negative Declaration
DECLARATION & TRACT MAP #8526 was approved and filed,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED and the following map
was approved subject
to conditions contained in the Planning Director's Report,
and the addition after the word "streets" in Condition #3:
"or provide detail indicating minimum maintenance satisfac-
tory to Staff, or provide alternate means of maintenance,"
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
and carried (6:1), with Councilman Evans dissenting:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & TRACT MAP #8326
Filed on March 24, 1976 by Levitt Multi-
housing Corporation creating 66 R4 lots;
all proposed lots to be used for single
family residences; generally located on
the west side of Greenville Street, 556
feet north of Segerstrom Avenue.
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AGENDA ORDER
BID AWARD - PROJECT 6118
CITY HALL LOADING DOCK
was postponed to follow Item
Adjustment #174).
Consideration of the
Bid Award for Project
6118, City Hall Load-
ing Dock Modifications,
6S on the Agenda (Appropriation
AGENDA ORDER Upon the request of
ABC APPLICATION - FREEMAN the Applicant, con-
sideration of the
Alcoholic Beverage
License Application of Elba R. Freeman, 1019 S. Fairview
Street, was postponed until 3:30 P.M.
ABC APPLICATION - KlM Councilman Brandt
STAFF RECOMMENDATION AUGMENTED moved to protest
APPROVED the following Applica-
tion on the basis of
the Minor Exception requirement provided for in Section
41-377 (g) of the Municipal Code, and further protest the
Application expressing Council's concern to the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Division that the location is predominantly
residential, and that the restaurant is frequented by the
youth of the area, and that the sale of alcoholic beverages
is not desirable under those circumstances; Councilman
Evans seconded the motion, which carried (5:2), with Council-
men Ward and Ortiz dissenting:
KlM, Soo Dong - 1431 W.
Type "40" On Sale Beer.
tion.
Warner Ave. Original
PROTEST - Minor Excep-
CA 146.1
Prior to the motion, a motion by Councilman Evans, seconded by
Councilman Ward to receive and file the report, including the
recommended Protest, failed (3:4), with Councilmen Brandt,
Yamamoto, Ortiz, and Mayor Garthe dissenting. Councilman
Yamamoto's motion to reconsider the matter was seconded by
Mayor Garthe, and carried (5:2), with Councilmen Evans and
Ortiz voting NO.
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142 APRIL 19, 1976
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 76-6 Councilman Ward's
W & D COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES motion, seconded by
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED Councilman Evans, to
approve and file the
Negative Declaration and Planning Commission Finding of Fact
on the following, carried (6:1), with Councilman Yamamoto
dissenting:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 76-6 Filed by
W&D Commercial Properties, Inc. to waive
the Code requirements for signs in a proposed
shopping center at 2705-2761 N. Grand in the
C5 District. APPROVED.
CA 13
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 76-11 The motion of Council-
EVERETT P. HALE man Bricken, seconded
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED by Councilman Ortiz,
to approve and file
the Negative Declaration and Planning Commission Finding of
Fact on the following, carried (4:3), with Councilmen Brandt,
Evans and Yamamoto dissenting:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 76-11 ~ Filed by
Everett P. Hale to waive a portion of the
required parking in connection with the pro-
posed expansion of an existing restaurant at
1100 S. Grand in the Mi District. APPROVED.
CA 13
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 76-4 Council approved and
LLOYDS BANK & OCFCD filed the Negative
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED Declaration and
Planning Commission
Finding of Fact on the following, on a motion by Councilman
Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and carried (4:3),
with Councilmen Brandt, Evans and Yamamoto dissenting:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 76-4 - Filed by
Lloyds Bank of California and the Orange
County Flood Control District to allow a
76-unit apartment complex with less than the
required parking at 3500 S. Bristol in the
C4 and R2-PRD Districts. APPROVED.
CA 13.1
MINOR EXCEPTION 76-4
PACIFIC LIGHTING LEASING CO.
SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
for public hearing carried (6:1),
dissenting:
A motion by Council-
man Ward, seconded
by Councilman Evans,
to set the following
with Councilman Ortiz
ME 76-4 - Filed by Pacific Lighting Leasing
Company to permit the on sale of liquor within
300 feet of residential property at 2740 N.
Grand Ave. APPROVED.
CA 13.2
The prior motion of Councilman Ward to approve and file
the Negative Declaration and Finding of Fact on ME 76-4,
which was seconded by Councilman Ortiz, failed to carry
C3:4), with Councilmen Bricken, Brandt, Yamamoto and Evans
dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 143 APRIL 19, 1976
COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY Council received and
FILED filed the status report
of matters referred to
Staff by Council, on
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and
carried (6:1), with Councilman Bricken dissenting.
Councilman Bricken's motion to add to the report a column
indicating the numbers of Staff hours expended on each item
up to the date of each report, was seconded by Councilman
Ortiz, and failed to carry (2:5), with Councilmen Brandt,
Evans, Yamamoto, Ward and Mayor Garthe dissenting. CA 80.2
READING WAIVED On the unanimously
approved (7:0) motion
of Councilman Evans,
seconded by Council-
man Brandt, Council waived full reading of all ordinances
and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the Public
Agenda, and consideration was given by title only.
ORDINANCE NS-1304 ~ AMENDMENT Councilman Evans'
APPLICATION NO. 738 RANNEY motion, seconded by
ADOPTED Councilman Ward, to
place the following
ordinance on second reading and adopt, carried unanimously
(7:0):
ORDINANCE NS-1304 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 738 FILED BY MARY LOUISE LILY RANNEY
REZONING PROPERTY FROM THE C2 (GENERAL COMMER-
CIAL) DISTRICT TO THE Ri (SINGLE FAMILY RESI-
DENTIAL) DISTRICT, AND AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 10-5-10.
CA 10
ORDINANCE NS-1305 The following ordinance
2ND HAND DEALERS & PAWNBROKERS was placed on first
FIRST READING reading on-the unanimously
carried motion of Coun-
cilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt:
ORDINANCE NS-1305 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 2S-1 THROUGH 2S-3, 2S-6, 2S-?
AND 25-10, REPEALING SECTION 2S-S, AND ADDING
SECTIONS 2S-11 AND 25-12, DEFINING AND REGULAT-
ING SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS, AND
REPEALING CHAPTER 6 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE.
CA 91.2
RESOLUTION 76-41 The Classification
CLASS TITLE PSYCHOLOGIST Specification for
ADOPTED; APPROVED Psychologist was
approved, and the
following resolution was adopted, on motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried (4:3),
with Councilmen Brandt, Evans, and Ortiz dissenting:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SEC-
TION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD THE NEW
CLASS TITLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST.
CA 50.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 144 APRIL 19, 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 76-42 On the unanimously
ASSESSMENTS - QUIGLEY LANE approved (7:0) motion
ADOPTED of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Council-
man Bricken, Council adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 76-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIFYING THE
AMOUNT ASSESSED AGAINST EACH PARCEL LIABLE FOR
COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN THE
ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE ON QUIGLEY LANE
AND ESTABLISHING A METHOD OF PAYMENT THEREOF.
CA 99.3
RESOLUTION NO. 76-43
SPUR CROSSING - ALTON AVE.
ADOPTED
of Councilman Evans, seconded
The following
resolution was
unanimously adopted
(7:0), on the motion
by Councilman Ward~
RESOLUTION NO. 76-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GRANTING PER-
MISSION TO THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A
SPUR CROSSING ACROSS ALTON AVENUE, BETWEEN FAIR-
VIEW STREET AND SUSAN STREET IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA.
CA
29.12
FOUNTAIN VALLEY HOSPITAL Council members will
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE make recommendations
COUNCIL TO RECOblMEND TO MAYOR to the Mayor for two
appointments to a
Citizens Advisory Committee which is being formed by the
Fountain Valley Community Hospital to assist in the improve-
ment of medical care at the hospital, in response to their
April 7 letter of request, on the motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried (?:0) unanimously.
CA
80.9
PROPOSED SPORTS/CULTURAL CENTER A letter dated April 1,
CITIZENS COMMITTEE 1976 from Robert Blau-
APPROVED stone, President, Orange
County Performing Arts
Guild, requesting official status as the performing arts
representative of the tripartite citizens committee (cultural,
sports, commercial) to develop plans for the proposed Sports/
Cultural Center, was approved on the motion of Councilman
Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ward, and approved (6:1),
with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. Councilman Brandt stated
that the members of a proposed committee representing the
sports interest of the City would be submitted to Council
shortly. Councilman Bricken asked that Councilman Brandt
prepare a short outline of the makeup of the committee and
its objectives and duties; he agreed to do so for the first
meeting in May. CA
CA
52.8A
80.9
BUS SHELTER PROPOSAL After Attorney Michael
CONTINUED Silvas, representing
EKO Protection Service,
~ presented to the Coun-
cil a Modified Bus Shelter Proposal; the matter was continued
to allow Staff to evaluate the modification and report to
Council, on the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by
Councilman Evans and carried (7:0) unanimously. CA 84
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ASSEMBLY BILL 2752 - OCTD Councilman Ward's
COMPETING SERVICES motion, seconded by
NONSUPPORT Mayor Garthe, to
support Assembly Bill
2752, pertaining to Orange County Transit District competing
services, failed to carry (2:S), with Councilmen Brandt,
Bricken, Ortiz, Evans and Mayor Garthe dissenting. CA 57
CA 112.2
WAIVER OF FEE SHOWMOBILE The requested waiver
USE BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of fee for use of the
APPROVED showmobile on May 3,
1976 for the Cinco de
Mayo celebration, was approved on the motion of Councilman
Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried (7:0)
unanimously. CA 52.1
PROCEDURE BOARD & COMMISSION The procedure recom-
APPOINTMENTS - APPROVED; mended by Mayor Garthe
MADALINE RICHARDS - APPOINTED for appointments to
Boards and Commissions
was approved (7:0) unanimously; and Madaline Richards was
appointed to complete the term of Rudy Francis ending June 30,
1976, on the Board of Recreation and Parks, on the motion of
Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and approved
(6:1), with Councilman Bricken dissenting. CA 80.9
CA 52.2
PURCHASE OF BICENTENNIAL MAPS In response to a letter
FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE dated April 1, 1976,
CONDITIONALLY APPROVED from the Greater Santa
Aha Chamber of Commerce
offering to sell to the City 1,000 City maps at 40¢ each,
approval was given to the purchase of 1,000 maps by the City
from the Chamber at the Chamber's actual cost, on the motion
of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried
[6:1), with Councilman Ortiz dissenting. CA 9.1
CA 42.5
BILINGUAL VOTING MATERIAL The City Attorney was
REFERRAL ITEM #12-76 directed to draft a
REQUESTED RESOLUTION resolution requesting
that the Federal Voting
Rights Act of 1975 be amended to give States, Counties and
Cities flexibility in implementing the requirement for bi-
lingual voting material, and Item 12-76 was deleted from the
Council Referral Summary, on the unanimously carried motion
(7:0) of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans.
A previous motion that a resolution be prepared for an amend-
ment requiring that bilingual voting material be available
upon request, and a subsequent amendment to that motion were
both withdrawn by consent of the makers and seconds to the
motions. CA 68
RECESS At 3:52 P.M. Mayor
Garthe recessed the
meeting; at 3:58 P.M.
the meeting was re-
convened with all Council members present.
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~ABC LICENSE APPLICATION
ELBA R. FREEMAN
PROTEST AFFIRMED
Aha with the Alcoholic Beverage
report by the Police Department
The Staff report
indicating that a
protest will be filed
by the City of Santa
Control Board based on a
indicating that the location
is in a high police-related incidence area, was received
and filed, and the protest affirmed, on the motion of Coun-
cilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried
(4:$) with Councilmen Evans, Ortiz, and Mayor Garthe dissent-
ing.
Prior to the motion, James Knudsen, Attorney for Applicant
Mrs. Elba Freeman, stated that there had been a liquor
license at 1019 South Fairview Street for many years; that
Mrs. Freeman was required to apply for a new license only
because the former licensee did not appear to sign for the
transfer; that Mrs. Freeman intends to emphasize the food;
and that she had made a sizeable investment and will be the
full-time manager of the establishment.
Chief Raymond Davis referred to his report dated April 5,
1976 listing the number of calls for service in or about
the location as the basis for the protest. CA 146.1
PROCLAM~tTION PRESENTATION Councilman Bricken,
"EQUAL HOUSING after reading the
OPPORTUNITY MONTH" Proclamation, made
the presentation
to Samuel Sandoval, Equal Opportunity Director, Housing
and Urban Development. Councilman Bricken r~cognized Mr.
Sandovat's many years of service with the Human Relations
Commission. Mr. Sandoval accepted, stating that HUD's
activities are based on the idea of voluntary compliance
with fair housing; and he thanked the Council for the
opportunity to come by and receive the Proclamation. CA 46
TAXICAB PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURE; On the basis of a
COUNCIL REFERRAL ITEM #22? survey of the proce-
APPROVED; DELETED dures used by,other
cities and the recom-
mendation of the Police Chief dated April 8, 1976, the
present procedure for allocation of taxicab permits was
retained; and Item #22? was deleted from the Council Refer-
ral Summary, on the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried (F:2), with Councilmen
Ortiz and Bricken dissenting. Councilman Ward expressed
his concern that the citizens receive the best taxicab
service available. CA 26
HIRING EXEMPTION REQUEST Councilman Ward's
BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAN motion, seconded
DENIED by Mayor Garthe,
to exempt the posi-
tion of Maintenance Man for the Building Maintenance
Department, failed (2:S), with Councilmen Bricken, grandt,
Evans, Ortiz and Yamamoto dissenting. .
Councilman Evans stated that only emergency situations
should require exemptions, and that this position will
be considered at Budget time.
CA 50
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OPTIONAL AUTO EXPENSE PROGRAM Approval was given
PURCHASING OFFICER to the inclusion of
APPROVED the PurchaSing and
Property Control
Officer in the Optional Automobile Expense Allowance Pro-
gram established in April, 1973, on the motion of Council-
man Ward, seconded by Mayor Garthe, and carried (4:3),
with Councilmen Brandt, Evans and Bricken dissenting. CA 6S.14
AB 3336 & AB 3337 On the recommenda-
OPPOSITION tion of the City
Attorney in his
· memorandum dated
March 30, 1976, the Mayor was directed to write letters
to State legislative representatives expressing the City's
opposition to Assembly Bills 3336 and 3337 regarding
Workmens Compensation Benefits, on the motion of Council-
man Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried
(7:0) unanimously. CA 57
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #172 The establishment
MAJOR DIVERSION GRANT of accounts for the
APPROVED Police Department's
Major Diversion
Grant (Appropriation Adjustment #172) was approved, on
the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and carried (5:2), with Councilmen Brandt and Evans
dissenting. CA 65.3
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #174 The additional $4,000
CITY HALL LOADING DOCK needed to modify the
APPROVED City Hall Loading
Dock to meet CAL-OSHA
safety standards was approved, on the motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried (7:0)
unanimously. CA 65.3
BID AWARD - PROJECT 6118 Councilman Ward's
CITY HALL LOADING DOCK motion to award the
STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED following on the basis
of lowest responsible
and best bidder was seconded by Councilman Brandt, and
unanimously approved (7:0):
PROJECT 6118 - City Hall Loading Dock
Modifications; awarded to David F. Whitegon
dba D. W. Contracting Co., Laguna Beach,
for a total amount of $8,851.00.
CA 89
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #178 Transfer of $2,000
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS for the advance
APPROVED engineering plans
and designs for
1976-77 traffic signal installations was approved on the
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and carried (7:0) unanimously.
CA 65.3
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
BILL WALSH - LIONS CLUB
CONDITIONALLY APPROVED
for Saturday and Sunday, May 1
barbecue was approved, subject
unanimously carried (7:0) motion
seconded by Councilman Ward.
A request by the
Santa Aha Host Lions
Club for waiver of
fees for Prentice Park
and 2, for their annual
to Staff approval, on the
of Councilman Yamamoto,
CA 45.1
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Brandt
COUNCILMAN BRANDT reported to Council
COUNTY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM that he and acting
Fire Chief Raymond
Bachtelle have attended meetings with the County regarding
the proposed Paramedic Program; that it appears that the
City would not benefit from the Program.
City Manager Bruce Spragg stated that there are still many
questions to be answered; that the County proposes to put
the matter on the November ballot; and that he will be pro-
viding the Council with a report in the near future. CA
112.22
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 4:52 P.M. Mayor
RECESS Garthe recessed the
meeting for an
Executive Session
to discuss a pending lawsuit; at 5:00 P.M. the meeting was
reconvened to be immediately recessed for a joint meeting
of the Council with the Human Relations Commission.
JOINT DINNER MEETING
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
to order by Mayor Garthe at
at the Saddleback Inn, 1660
cilmen in attendance except
The Joint Dinner Meeting
of the City Council and
the Human Relations
Commission was called
6:20 P.M. in the Westwinds Room
East First Street, with all Coun-
Councilman Gordon Bricken. The
following members of the Human Relations Commission were also
present: Zeke Hernandez, Nathaniel Lamm, Jacque Johnson, Art
Castro, Roy Uno, James Kelly, Helen Stanley, Rudy Moreno, and
Chairman Mildred Cobb.
Mildred Cobb, with the assistance of various members of the
Commission, presented a review of the HRC activities for the
past.six months. Mrs. Cobb stated that the Commission is an
informed group and each member is a resource for the area in
which he lives; and that the members understand many of the
City's programs.
She described the Commission's involvement in some of these
programs, including the Community Development public hearings,
park vandalism, Vietnamese "Know Your Rights" pamphlet, neigh-
borhood meetings to introduce the COP Program (team policing)
to the community, and improved relationships with the Orange
County Human Relations Commission.
The Chairman requested that Council concerns regarding the
Human Relations Commission be directed to the Commission so
that they may be resolved, and so as to avoid the kind of
adverse publicity that recently followed a Council meeting
where the Commission's attendance report was considered.
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Councilman Bramdt responded that his main concern at the time
had been:with meetings starting on time, rather than the oc-
casional member who came in late due to occupational or per-
sonal commitments.
Commissioner Roy Uno stated that the Commission is ready to
assist the Redevelopment Agency in its relocation program.
Dick Goblirsch, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency,
stated that relocation activity over the next year will be
very small, and that the Community Redevelopment Commission
now acts as the appeals board in relocation matters.
Councilman Brandt solicited the help of the members in attract-
ing minority applicants for service on the various Boards and
Commissions of the City.
Commissioner Lamm stated that the Commission must:often base
its recommendation to the Council on substantive data and
background information provided by Staff, and that some as-
sistance is needed in this area to define what is acceptable
in the way of recommendations. CA 131.1
The meeting was recessed at 7:15 P.M.
INVOCATION Council reconvened at
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:30 P.M. in the City
Hall Annex, 530 North
Ross Street, with
Councilman Bricken absent. The Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag was led'by Girl Scout Troop #1263, Mrs. Cathy Weber,
Troop Leader; the Invocation was given by Reverend Daniel
Jordan of the First Methodist Church. CA 9.10
CA 80.17
COMMUNITY ORIENTED TEAM Chief Raymond
POLICING PROGRAM Davis introduced a
SLIDE PRESENTATION new slide presentation,
which had been prepared
by the~ Public Information Officer, on Community Oriented
Team Policing by stating that in 1974 Santa Ana was known
for the highest crime rate increase in California; that the
Council appointed a Citizens Crime Prevention Commission
which started work in October, 1974; that the Commission
studied alternative programs; that the COP program was
established in Santa Ana; that for,19?S the increase in
the crime rate went down to 12th in the State; that for
the first three months of 1976 there is an 18% decrease in
major crimes, 19% decrease in burglary; and the City has
started to turn around the rate of crime in Santa Ana. CA 47.9
CA 151
CITIZENS CRIME PREVENTION Mayor Garthe expressed
COMMISSION - CERTIFICATES OF the appreciation of the
APPRECIATION PRESENTATIONS City Council for the
many hours contributed
by each member of the Citizens Crime Prevention Commission,
and individually presente~ to each member present a special
Certificate of Appreciation. Those present were Chairman
Wyatt Frieson, Robert Dethlefsen, Shirley Farrell, Bill
Gallardo, Kenneth Herron, Pat McGuigan, Michael Silvas,
Allan Stokke, Harriet Tyler and Councilman David Ortiz. The
Certificates for Richard Miranda, Wade Herrin, Mark Karo and
Adolph Nieblas will be delivered to them. CA 47.8
CA 73B
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1S0 APRIL 19, 1976
PUBLIC HEARING - HALFWAY HOUSE Mayor Garthe announced
APPEAL #361, VA 76-4 that this was the time
DENIED and place for the
public hearing of
Appeal No. 361, Variance Application 76-4, filed by Glen
Gary Boyd to allow a halfway house at 1431 South Broadway
in the R3 District.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman. stated that a variance
is required because of 1) the 24-hour supervision of residents,
2) a counseling program, and 3) the proposed office.facilities;
that the Application was.processed~, .and two Planning Commis-
sion public hearings were held on February 23 and March 8,
1976; that on March 8 the Commission denied the Application
on a 4:3 vote on the basis that the proposed use would not
be compatible with the existing established residential and
light commercial neighborhood, and that there already is
an over-concentration of social welfare.facilities in the
City that deal with problems on a County basis rather than
a restricted basis of the City only; that the building was
constructed in 1955 as a medical office building; that
conversion of the building was authorized on Jan. 20, 19~
by a building permit to convert to a six-unit apartment
building; that the Planning Department received 47 letters
and 90 telephone calls in opposition to the Variance.
The following persons spoke in favor of the Appeal:
D. D~ Boyd, father of the owner of the building,
1136 West Edinger
Fred Feldman,.549 South Kenmore Avenue, Los Angeles
Pauline Lockwood, 1620 South Birch
Isaac J. Oshana, 1127 West Palmyra, Orange
Frank Blakely, Orange County Half-way House, 939 E.
17th
The proponents stated that there were misconceptions about
a. Half-way House; that they are trying to help offenders
from the area~ to help them obtain employment and housing;
that they will have 16 people at a time, maximum; that
it is better to have them together where there is supervision;
that the program should be given a chance for a year; that
these socially handicapped people should be given an oppor-
tunity to reestablish themselves in the community.
The following persons spoke against the Appeal:
Van Smoot, 2101 S. Parton
Mark Vogel, 1803 Cypress
Tom Lytle, 1407 S. Van Ness
Edward Borke, 1439 S. Birch
Peter Palmer, 1326 S. Birch
Ralph Vernon, 611 Orange
Cecil Brockman, 1331 S. Birch
Jim Paulkner, 1423 S. Broadway
Jim Farnberg, 1317 S. Van Ness
Chester Lynch, 1414 S. Olive
Barbara Nortum, 412 West McFadden
Willis J. Clemons, 1415 S. Broadway
John Stelabine, 1242 S. Ross
The opponents stated that they were very concerned about
housing parolees in their neighborhood; that there are many
senior citizens in the area, and they are frequent victims
of crime and are afraid to go out of their homes after
dark; that Santa Ana should take care of its own people
first; that these people will not be supervised when they
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leave the house; that the Board of Education adopted a
resolution in opposition to the proposed plan because there
are one junior high school and three elementary schools in
the neighborhood; that they would not oppose the halfway
house if it were not to be in a residential neighborhood.
There were no further speakers; the Clerk reported that
copies of written communications had been provided to the
Council.; and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Appeal No. 361 of the Planning Commission denial of Variance
Application 76-4 was denied, and the City Attorney was
directed to prepare a resolution so stating, on the motion
of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
carried (6:0) with Councilman Bricken absent. CA 13.3
ORAL COMMUNICATION GIFT OF Mayor Garthe announced
SOVIET ENCYCLOPEDIA that Radio Station KWIZ
TO SANTA ANA LIBRARY had presented the 18
volume Great Soviet
Encyclopedia to the Santa Ana Public Library; stated that it
is the first Russian encyclopedia printed in English, and that
it is available at the Santa Ana Library for inspection; and
expressed appreciation to KWIZ for its generous gift. CA 80.7
ORAL COMMUNICATION Following an oral
COUNTY FUNDED SOCIAL PROGRAMS report by City Manager
NOTIFICATION REQUESTED Bruce Spragg that
the County has approxi-
mately 25 social programs funded by the County operating in
the City of Santa Ana; that these programs never come to the
attention of the City unless they conflict in some respect With
the City's zoning code; that the City should be advised of the
intention to establish such programs in the City, on the
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward,
and carried (6:0) unanimously, the Board of Supervisors will
be requested to notify the City when it intends to fund a
social program in the City of Santa Ana. CA 112.1
BLUE & WHITE CAB COMPANY After advising the
INSURANCE EXPIRED Council that the
AUTHORIZED SUIT liability insurance
of Blue & White Cab
Company has expired, the City Attorney requested and was
given the authority to file suit for an injunction against
the operation of Blue & White Cabs in the City of Santa Ana
until the required liability insurance is provided, on the
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
and carried (6:0) unanimously. CA 26.7
ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 P.M. Mayor
Garthe adjourned the
meeting to 7:30 A.M.
on April 24, 1976,
in the Dan Gurney Room of the Saddleback Inn, 1660 East
First Street, Santa Aha.
FLORENCE I. MALONE
FLOR'ENCE'=I. MALONE '---~ %
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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