HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-1977MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
March 21, 1977
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Garthe at 2:05
P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza.
The following Council members were present: David F. Ortiz,
Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, David L. Brandt, James E.
Ward, and Mayor Garthe. Councilman Gordon Bricken arrived
during the Executive Session, which was held at 5:20 P.M.
The following members of Staff were present: City Manager
Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney Keith L. Gow, Assistant City
Manager Ronald Wolford, Director of Public Works John E.
Stevens, Planning Director Charles C. Zimmerman, and Clerk
of the Council Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
man James Ward.
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
Flag, the Invocation
was given by Council-
RECESS At 2:06 P.M. Council
HOUSING AUTHORITY recessed to convene
VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT the regular meeting
of the Housing Author-
ity; Council reconvened at 2:07 P.M. and immediately re-
cessed for the special meeting of the Board of Parking Place
Commissioners; the Council meeting reconvened at 2:09 P.M.
with the same members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR The following items
ITEMS REMOVED were removed from the
& DISSENTING VOTES Consent Calendar:
Items 4 A and 12 G
requested by Councilman Yamamoto; Items 3 D, 12 A and 12 H
requested by Councilman Brandt; and Items 7 and 10 by Coun-
cilman Ward. Mayor Garthe, Councilmen Brandt and Ward,
abstained from voting on Item 1 because they had not been
present at the meeting of March 7, 1977.
NO votes were registered on Item 12 E by Councilmen Brandt
and Evans.
CONSENT CALENDAR On the unanimously
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS approved 6:0 motion
APPROVED of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Council-
man Evans, Council approved the action recommended by
Staff on the following Consent Calendar Items:
BID CALL
the following:
Approved plan~ and specifi-
cations and authorized
advertisement for bids on
CA 89
SPEC 77-014 - Twenty-three picnic tables.
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
BID AWARDS
Awarded the following on the
basis of lowest responsible
bidder:
SPEC 76-058 - Restore concrete yard surfaces at
seven fire stations; awarded to Tri-County Sand-
blasting Inc., Westminster, in the total amount of
$2,315.00.
SPEC 77-009 - Repair well pump #22; awarded to
Water Well Supply, Inc., dba Orange County Pump
Co., Santa Aha, in the total amount of $5,611.81,
including credit for salvage of 13 brass bearing
retainers in the amount of $26.00.
PROJECT 1392 Construct east side of Bear Street
from Alton Avenue to 590 feet north of Alton Avenue;
awarded to R. J. Noble Company, Orange, in the total
amount of $18,588.55, including the alternate add-on.
Rejected all bids on the following as being non-responsive,
authorized Purchasing & Property Control Officer with
review and approval of the City Attorney to negotiate a
third party 36-month lease purchase agreement for the
A.B. Dick/Scott Microfiche Processor in the amount of
approximately $32,000.00, and approved execution of a
12-month maintenance service contract with A.B. Dick/
Scott, Chicago, in thc amount of $3,132 payable in monthly
payments of $261.00, said contract to begin at the conclu-
sion of the warranty period, or 30 days after receipt
of the microfiche processor:
SPEC 76-061 - Microfiche system for Police records
section. CA 89
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed Staff
Report of the following:
ELAM, Harry D. 101 North Harbor Boulevard - Person
to Person Transfer - Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine.
FARARJI, Suhail - 601 South Van Ness Person to
Person Transfer - Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine. CA 146
GALLO FAMILY ITALIAN GOURMET DELICACIES, INC. - 2307-B
South Bristol Avenue - Original - Type "41" On Sale
Beer & Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place). PROTEST
PLANNING (Minor Exception required) CA 146.1
PETITE AUBERGE VILLAGE, INC. 3800 South Plaza Drive
- Code 8 Stock Transfer - Type "47" On Sale General
(Bona Fide Public Eating Place).
THOMS, Wilfred G.
to Person Transfer -
1812 West Edinger Street - Person
Type "20" Off Sale Beer & Wine.
CA 146
FINAL TRACT MAP Approved the following Map,
accepted the dedications
thereon, and the bonds in
the amounts set, and authorized execution of the sub-
division agreement:
MAP NO. 9535 - South Side of McFadden Avenue west
of the Santa Ana River; 43 lots. CA 24
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Continued
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PROJECT 1360
FLOWER STREET WIDENING
Approved the following dis-
bursements:
RELOCATION BENEFIT - Disbursement of $7,108.09
to Mrs. Valerie Kamphefner as a relocation benefit to
a displaced owner-occupant of 919 North Flower Street,
DOWN PAYMENT BENEFIT - Disbursement of $4,000
to Mrs. Mabel Huston as a down payment benefit
to a displaced residential tenant at 921 North
Flower Street.
CA 29.8
AGREEMENTS
and Clerk:
Approved the following
agreements and authorized
their execution by Mayor
INSPECTION & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Two
agreements between City and William R. Miller for
(1) Project 8501 - Fashion Square Parking Structure;
and (2) Project 8505 - Newhope Branch Library.
Councilman Yamamoto voted against approval of one
agreement, only, Project 8501 Fashion Square Park-
ing Structure. (Agenda Item 12 B) A-77-22
FUNDING OF PROJECT 5027 Between City and State
for City participation in the funding of traffic
signals on Fourth Street at the Newport Freeway.
A-77-23
FUNDING OF PROJECT 5026 Between City and State for
City participation in the funding of a left turn
lane at Edinger Avenue/Trotter Avenue/Newport Free-
way southbound on-ramp. A-77-24
ACQUISITION OF LAND - Between City and Fairview
Investments to finance acquisition of land for ingress
and egress to Lot 11, Tract 6744 along the south side
of Edna Drive east of Fairview. NO votes were regis-
tered by Councilmen Evans and Brandt. (Agenda Item
12 E) A-77-25
ORANGE COUNTY BURGLARY PREVENTION INDEX - Between
the City and twenty-two Orange County Cities for
participation. A-??-26
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Referred to Administration
Claims received from March 1
to March 14, 1977. CA 65.7B
COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY
Received and filed status
report of matters referred
to Staff by Council. CA
CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS
80.2
AGENDA ORDER Consideration of the
M%NUTES Minutes of the Regular
Meetings of February 22
and March 7, 1977, was
postponed until Councilman Bricken's arrival. (Agenda Item 1)
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BID AWARD - PROJECT 8507 On the motion of
TRAFFIC SIGNALS & LIGHTING Councilman ward, seconded
APPROVED by Councilman Evans,
Council awarded the fol-
lowing on the basis of lowest responsible and best bidder,
on a unanimous 6:0 vote:
PROJECT 8507 Install traffic signal and lighting
systems at three locations; awarded to Signalite, a
division of Electrend, Inc., Brea, in the total
amount of $79,584. (Agenda Item 3 D) CA 89
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Councilman Ward's motion
APPLICATION - ROHM to receive and file the
FILED Staff report of the fol-
lowing Application was
seconded by Councilman Evans, and carried 5:1, with Council-
man Yamamoto dissenting:
ROHM, Erwin A. 1109 North Harbor Boulevard -
Original Type "42" On Sale Beer & Wine (Public
Premises) Exchange for existing Type "48" On Sale
General. (Agenda Item 4 A) CA 146
Councilman Evans declared a conflict of interest on the next
item, Tract 9630, because of services provided by his firm,
First American Title Company, to the applicant, and left the
Council Chamber.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 9630 The Negative Declaration
SANTA ANA GARDENS was approved and filed,
APPROVED and the following Map
was approved on a 5:0
unanimous vote, on the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & MAP NO. 9630 - Filed on
February 24, 1977 by Santa Ana Gardens creating
ten R4 lots; all proposed lots to be used for air
space conversion; generally located at the easterly
terminus of Bishop Street. (Agenda Item 7) CA 24
RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATION The following Certifica-
PROJECT 1363 - AHFP 770 - 17TH ST. tion was approved 5:0
unanimously~ and its
execution by Mayor and
Clerk was authorized, on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Ortiz:
PROJECT 1363 - AHFP 770 - Widening and improvement
of Seventeenth Street from Santiago Street to Wright
Street. (Agenda Item 10) CA 29.6
On the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
and carried unanimously 5:0, Council authorized the Mayor to
write a letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding assistance
for the widening of 17th Street Freeway Bridge. CA 29.8
Councilman Evans returned to the Council Chamber.
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AGREEMENT - CETA TITLE I The following agreement
PROGRAM MODIFICATION o FUNDING was approved, and its
APPROVED execution by Mayor and
Clerk was authorized,
on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Evans:
CETA TITLE I WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM MODIFICATION -
Between City and Orange County Manpower Commission to
increase the funding level by $474,745. (Agenda Item
12 G) A-77-21
PARAMEDIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
COUNTY & SANTA ANA~TUSTIN
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - APPROVED
the unanimously carried 6:0 motion
by Councilman Evans:
Council approved the
following agreement and
authorized its execution
by Mayor and Clerk, on
of Councilman Ward, seconded
MODIFIED PARAMEDIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
Between City, County and Santa Ana-Tustin Community
Hospital to staff a paramedic unit for Santa Ana.
(Agenda Item 12 B) A-77-27
AGREEMENT - COAST REGIONAL The following agreement
TRAINING CENTER was approved and its
APPROVED execution by Mayor and
Clerk was authorized,
on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Evans:
COAST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER ESTABLISHMENT
Between City, the County of Orange and nine Orange
County cities, as joint powers. (Agenda Item 12 H)
A-77-28
READING WAIVED Full reading of all
ordinances and resolu-
tions, the titles of
which appeared on the
public Agenda, was waived, and consideration was given by
title only, on the unanimously approved 6:0 motion of Coun-
cilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ward.
ORDINANCE NS-1350 On the motion of
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councilman Yamamoto,
ADOPTED seconded by Councilman
Ward, and carried 6:0
unanimously, the following ordinance was placed on second
reading and adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1350 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REPEALING SECTIONS 2-310 THROUGH 2-320 AND
SECTION 2-325 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, PER-
TAINING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS WHICH ARE
NO LONGER OPERATIVE.
CA 50.13
CA 80.21
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AGENDA ORDER
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NS-13Si.1
BINGO GAMES
Bricken:
Consideration of the
following ordinance was
deferred until the
arrival of Councilman
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1351.1 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 10-59.1 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
BINGO GAMES. CA 91.10
ORDINANCE NS-1351
REGULATION OF BINGO GAMES
FIRST READING
seconded by Councilman Ortiz,
man Evans dissenting:
The following ordinance
was placed on first
reading on the motion
of Councilman Brandt,
and carried 5:1, with Council-
ORDINANCE NO. NS-13S1 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 10-59.1 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
BINGO GAMES. CA 91
Mrs. Jean Bower, 507 South Euclid, #177, requested information
about the City's regulations pertaining to the conduct of
bingo games in mobile home parks. The Council referred Mrs.
Bower to the City Attorney for the information requested.
RESOLUTION 77-27 - VA 76-30 Council adopted the
BAPTIST CHURCH following resolution,
ADOPTED implementing its action
of February 22, 1977,
on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Brandt:
RESOLUTION NO. ??-2? - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MODIFYING THE ACTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 76-30,
APPROVING SAID VARIANCE APPLICATION AND DENYING APPEAL
NO. 371 FILED THEREON. (Baptist Church) CA 13.3
RESOLUTION 77-29 - VA 76~57 The following resolution
BAKER SQUARE was adopted on a 5:0
ADOPTED vote, with Councilman
Evans abstaining because
of a conflict of interest stated previously, on the motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt:
RESOLUTION NO. ??-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE ACTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. ?6-5?
AND APPROVING SAID VARIANCE APPLICATION. (Baker Square)
The foregoing action implemented Council action of February 22,
1977. CA 13.3A
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RESOLUTION 77-32 Council adopted the
NAMING OF PARKS & RECREATION following resolution
FACILITIES - ADOPTED unanimously 6:0 on the
motion of Councilman
Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING CERTAIN POLICIES,
OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES, AS A GUIDE FOR THE NAMING
OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES. CA 52
CA 80.6
RESOLUTION 77-36 On the motion of Council-
SPUR CROSSING - ALTON AVENUE man Brandt, seconded by
ADOPTED Councilman Evans, and
carried unanimously 6:0,
Council adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR CROSSING ACROSS ALTON AVENUE,
BETWEEN FAIRVIEW STREET AND SUSAN STREET IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA. CA 29.12
RESOLUTION 77-37 Councilman Brandt's
HONORING TED W. BARTLETT motion to adopt the
ADOPTED following resolution
was seconded by
Councilman Evans, and carried unanimously 6:0:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HONORING TED W. BARTLETT. CA 73B
MEMBERSHIP IN U.S.
CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
FILED
United States Conference of Mayors,
join, was received and filed on the
6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt,
The letter dated
February 18, 1977,
from Kenneth A. Gibson,
President of the
inviting the City to
unanimously approved
seconded by Councilman Evans.
CA 150
SCHOOL BUSING TO A letter dated
ACHIEVE INTEGRATION February 24, 1977, from
REFERRED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT the Mayor of the City
of Lomita urging the
adoption of a Resolution supporting Assembly Constitutional
Amendment No. 13 designed to prevent the courts of this State
from ordering busing between schools to achieve integration
of schools on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or
national origin, was referred to the Santa Aha Unified School
District Board for consideration, on the unanimously approved
6:0 motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Brandt. CA 38
UNINSURED MOTORIST INSURANCE FOR The City Attorney was
TAXICABS - DELETION OF REQUIREMENT directed to prepare an
AUTHORIZED emergency ordinance
amending the Municipal
Code to delete the requirement for taxicab operators to
carry uninsured motorist insurance, on the motion of Council-
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man Brandt, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, and carried 5:1
with Councilman Evans dissenting. The action was taken in
response to a letter dated March 14, 1977 from Barry S.
Michaelson, representing Yellow Cab Company, who made the
request for his client because of the very high rates for the
required coverage. CA 26
REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT The Assistant City
REPORT & DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Manager's report
CONTINUED dated March 1, 1977,
regarding the status
of the negotiating team's review of the Refuse Collection
Contract, and a suggested outline for request for proposal
for consulting services, was continued to April 18, 1977,
on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Councilman Brandt. CA 11.1
A-76-42
AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT PRACTICES The report dated
REFERRAL ITEM 31-76 - DELETED March 14, 1977 prepared
FILED by Michael J. Karger,
Deputy City Attorney,
was received and filed, and Council Referral Item No. 31-76
deleted from the Summary, on the unanimously approved 6:0
motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
CA
1S3.3
WAIVER OF FILING FEES The Staff concurred
NON-PROFIT PRE-SCHOOLS with a requested
REFERRAL 3-77 - CONTINUED continuance in a letter
dated March 18, 1977
from Alta Manning of the Santa Ana Committee for Child Care
and the matter was continued to April 4, 1977, on the motion
of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and
carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 13.1
EIR - PROJECT 1371 The Draft Environmental
WIDENING OF 17TH STREET Impact Report regarding
APPROVED the widening of Seven-
teenth Street between
Santiago Street and Wright Street, all written materials
and all verbal comments pertaining thereto, approved by the
Planning Commission, was adopted as the Final Environmental
Impact Report, and certified as completed in compliance with
CEQA and the City's rules and regulations, and reviewed and
considered by Council, on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion
of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. CA 29.8
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EIR 77-1 & VA 77-3 On the motion of Council-
3328 WEST 1ST STREET man Evans, seconded by
APPROVED Councilman Brandt and
carried 5:0 unanimously,
with Councilman Ortiz abstaining because of any conflict of
interest that could arise from his employment by the owner of
the building when it was being renovated, the Council took
the following action:
1)
Adopted the Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 77-1,
which was submitted in conjunction with Variance
Application 77-3 filed by Paul T. Salata to permit
a light manufacturing operation within an existing
building at 3328 West First Street in the C2 (General
Commercial) District, both approved by the Planning
Commission, all written materials pertaining thereto,
and all verbal comments, as the Final Environmental
Impact Report, and certified that it had been completed
in compliance with CEQA and the City's rules and
regulations, and that the Council had reviewed and
considered the information contained therein; and
2) Approved and filed the Planning Commission Finding of
Fact. CA 13
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 128 On the recommendation
CETA TITLE II & VI PROGRAMS of Manpower Project
APPROVED Coordinator Keith E.
Blunt in his report
dated March 1, 1977, Council took the following action on
the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Evans:
1)
Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
contract modification #1 for contract number
H82087 between the City and the Orange County
Manpower Commission for a CETA Title II Public
Service Employment Program decreasing the contract
by $234,625 to the new level of $772,951; and A-77-29A
2)
Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute contract
number H86401-7 between the City and the Orange
County Manpower Commission for a CETA Title VI
Public Service Employment Program in the amount of
$1,399,802; and A-77-29B
3)
Approved Appropriation Adjustment #128 incorporating
the CETA Title II and Title VI Public Service Pro-
grams into the City Budget. CA 65.3
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #148 Appropriation Adjustment
PROJECT 6111 - CENTER STREET PARK #148 transferring $2,400
APPROVED from the Mabury Park
account to the Center
Street Park account for Phase II of Project 6111, construction
of restroom security and sports lighting in Center Street Park,
was approved on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Coun-
cilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Ward. The transfer
was recommended by Ron Oho, Landscape Technician, in
his report dated March 1, 1977. CA 6S.3
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BID AWARD - PROJECT 8505 Contract was awarded to
NEWHOPE BRANCH LIBRARY KRW Corporation, La
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 165 Habra, to construct the
APPROVED Newhope Branch Library,
Project 8505, on the
basis of lowest responsible and best bidder in the total amount
of $413,869, and Appropriation Adjustment #165 transferring
$52,000 from the Library Reserve to the Newhope Branch Library
account to complete the funding of Project 8505 was approved,
on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Evans
and carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 56
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 166 The modification of the
JEROME PARK MODIFICATION Jerome Park south/east
APPROVED ball diamond to accom-
modate Senior Little
League was authorized by the approval of Appropriation Adjust-
ment #166 to transfer $5,500 from Acquisition and Development
Account #505-470 to the Jerome Park account, on the unanimously
approved 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Council-
man Ward. CA 65.5
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Evans produced
ELECTION CAMPAIGN SIGNS a number of campaign signs
which he stated were at-
tached to the telephone
pole in front of his house, and asked Staff what the City's policy
is with regard to this practice. City Manager Bruce Spragg
stated that letters had been sent to all candidates requesting
their cooperation to refrain from posting signs in the public
right of way, and that the Police Department routinely is
handling complaints about such signs. Mr. Evans registered
his complaint. CA 68
ORAL COMMUNICATION
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
NOMINATIONS
sion, as follows:
The Councilmen present
each nominated a member
for the newly organized
Human Relations Commis-
Councilman Ward Nominee
Brandt ~ Ru--~y Francis
Evans 4 Ernest R. Norton
Yamamoto 7 Manuel Barron
Garthe 5 James Kelly
Ortiz 2 Kenneth Lau
Ward 3 Roy Uno
The matter was continued on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion
of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt, until a
nomination from Councilman Bricken, Ward 1, was received after
Executive Session. (Council Minutes Pag~ 99) CA 131.3
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 3:20 P.M. Mayor
Garthe recessed the
meeting for an Executive
Session to consider
pending litigation; the meeting was reconvened at 4:55 P.M.
with all Council members present, including Councilman Gordon
Bricken.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION After receiving
HUF~IN RELATIONS COMMISSION Councilman Bricken's
APPOINTMENTS nomination for the
Ward 1 representative
to the Human Relations Commission, Mildred Cobb, the seven
nominees [Minutes Page 98) were appointed on the motion
of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans, and
carried 7:0 unanimously. CA 131.1
RECESS
with all Councilmen present.
At 5:00 P.M. the meet-
ing was recessed for
dinner; the meeting was
reconvened at 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance
SPECIAL PRESENTATION was led by Cub Scout
INVOCATION Pack #265 assisted by
Cub Master Tom Johnson,
Assistant Cub Master Ron Grishaber and Webelos Leader Bob
Kohl; a special recorded message to the citizens from the "Flag
of the United States of America" was played after the posting of
colors. Mayor Garthe was the recipient of a Certificate of
Appreciation from the Cub Scouts of America for his participation
in their awards banquet. The Mayor expressed the thanks of the
Council and audience for the impressive Flag Ceremony, and for
his Certificate. The Invocation was then given by Reverend
Wilbur Parry of the Camile Christian Church. CA 80.17
CA 73A
CA 9.10
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - WESTERN Mr. Floyd Higgins,
FIRE CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION AWARD Retired Fire Chief of
FOR FIRE PREVENTION EXCELLENCE the City of Orange,
representing the Western
Fire Chiefs' Association stated that the Western Division
is the largest of the eight divisions being made up of the ten
western states; that Santa Ana placed not only first in its
class by population, but first in the United States for cities
of all sizes; that there is no award higher; that this is the
second time that Santa Ana has been so recognized; that Santa
Ana is one of the few cities that can boast of a fire insurance
class Rate II; and that Ken Mitchell of our Fire Department
is known country-wide as "Mr. Fire Prevention".
Fire Chief B. J. Thompson and Fire Marshall Angelo Minchella
joined Mayor John Garthe to receive this distinguished award.
Fire Chief Thompson took the opportunity to introduce three
new members of the Fire Prevention Division, Sherry Mack,
Spring Anderson and Sylvia Mendez. CA 64
CA 73A
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor John Garthe
GOLDEN CITY AWARDS COMMITTEE thanked his Committee
members for their
work on the very
successful "Golden City Awards Banquet", and presented
Certificates of Appreciation to those present: Jim Cooper,
Ed Colburn, Barbara Hall (received by Herda Haigh), Nat
Lamm and Jim Watts. He also thanked Ben Paschall, Woody
Williams and Brnestine Vasquez, who were unable to be present
for the presentations. CA 151.1
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PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced
CUP'S FOR KENNELS that this was the time
ORDINANCE NS-1352 - 1ST READING and place for the
public hearing of
proposed Ordinance No. NS-1352 to require a conditional
use permit for kennels in the Al, Mi, and M2 use districts,
and to exclude kennels from the LM and CM use districts.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman stated that the proposed
ordinance had been unanimously approved by the Planning
Commission; that the ordinance had been developed after complaints
had been received by citizens in the South Lyon Street area;
that it would prohibit substantial modification or additions
to the existing kennels, but that the existing structures and
grounds could be maintained; and that in the LM and CM use
districts no kennels would be allowed.
Clerk of the Council Florence Malone reported that there were
no written communications.
There being no speakers on the subject, Mayor Garthe closed
the public hearing.
On the unanimously carried 7:0 motion of Councilman Yamamoto,
seconded by Councilman Ward, the following ordinance was placed
on first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1352 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 41-201, 41-472, 41-489, AND 41-521
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR KENNELS IN THE Al, Mi, AND M2 USE DISTRICTS
AND TO EXCLUDE KENNELS FROM THE LM AND CM USE DISTRICTS.
CA 13.1
CA 95
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT that this was the time
REALLOCATION - APPROVED and place for the public
hearing of the proposed
reallocation of $357,000 Second Year Community Development
Block Grant Funds.
Assistant City Manager Ronald Wolford stated that $800,000 had
been allocated for the construction of the CSF storm drain
project; that when bids came in the low bid was under the
estimated cost; that in addition the contingency fund had
$89,000 for a total remaining amount of $357,000 for realloca-
tion; that the community development management team held
several meetings to designate projects and programs for possible
funding; that community meetings were held; that the complete
list of projects suggested (totalling $600,000) was trimmed
to meet the $357,000 available funds; that many good suggestions
came from the Santa Anita community, which were included in the
list of proposed projects; that a public hearing was held by
the Planning Commission on March 14 and approval of the proposed
projects was given by the Commission.
Speakers in favor of the proposed reallocation were:
Fernando Barona, 705 North Gunther
Jose Lopez, 614 North Bewley
Joe Castellon, 309 South Gunther
Lydia Morales, 601 North Figueroa
Augustin Loustaunau, 219 North Garnsey
Manuela Piedra, 702 West Second
Cruz Roman Cota, 212 North Garnsey
Jesus Moreno, 406 N. Bewley
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Many of the speakers stated that they were in favor
to be used for assistance to low income families to
housing units.
of funds
improve
J. Ogden Markel, 1814 South Parton, objected to the use of the
name "Santa Nita" for the area, which he stated has been known
for many years as "Santa Anita" or "little Santa Ana".
There being no further speakers, Mayor Garthe closed the public
hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman
Ortiz, and carried unanimously 7:0, the proposed reallocation
projects itemized in a report dated March 15, 1977, prepared
by Alice McCullough, Coordinator, Community Development Office,
were approved for funding. CA 140.20
RECESS
At 8:2S P.M. Mayor
Garthe called a short
recess; the meeting
reconvened at 8:35 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Garthe announced
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT that this was the time
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PLAN and place for the public
APPROVED FOR FILING hearing of a Community'
Development Block Grant
Multi-jurisdictional application under the Areawide Housing
Opportunity Plan for $250,000 of Discretionary funds.
Alice McCullough, Community Development Office Coordinator,
stated that the Southern California Association of Governments
has informed the City early this year that a special allocation
of Section 8 units was awarded for its planning area which
includes Orange County; that it included funds for substantial
rehabilitation, for new construction and for existing units;
that the cities were encouraged to develop these programs;
that there was also available the opportunity to apply for
$250,000 of Community Development Discretionary funds to help
develop those Section 8 units; that the County had stated an
interest, but then could not proceed with the application;
that Santa Aha was able to prepare an application in time to
take advantage of the funding to benefit several Orange County
cities; and that the Planning Commission has approved the
proposed application.
The Clerk of the Council, Florence I. Malone, reported that no
written communications had been received.
Jean Forbath, 2880 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa, who spoke in
favor of the application, represented three citizens' organiza-
tions in Orange County.
Following Council discussion, the motion made by Councilman
Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward, to approve the multi-
jurisdictional application for $250,000 of Discretionary
Community Development Block Grant funds and authorize and
direct the City Manager to take all necessary steps to file said
application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
carried 4:3, with Councilmen Brandt, Evans and Ortiz dissenting.
CA 140.20
CA 137
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MINUTES On the motion of Council-
APPROVED man Evans, seconded by
Councilman Bricken, the
Minutes of the City Council
for the regular meetings of February 22 and March ?, 1977 were
approved on a 4:0 vote, with Councilmen Brandt and Ward and
Mayor Garthe abstaining because they had not been present for
the meeting of March ?.
BINGO REGULATION The motion by Council-
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NS-1351.1 man Brandt, seconded by
Councilman Ortiz, to
adopt the following
emergency ordinance (five affirmative votes required), failed
to carry on a 4:3 vote, with Councilmen Ward, Evans and Bricken
dissenting:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1351.1 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 10-59.1 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
BINGO GAMES. (Regular Ordinance 1351 was placed on first
reading earlier in the meeting) CA 91.10
ORAL COMMUNICATION On the recommendation
LAWSUIT FOR MONIES DUE FROM City Attorney Keith
INSURANCE CARRIER Gow, the motion by
AUTHORIZED Councilman Evans,
seconded by Councilman
Brandt, and carried 7:0 unanimously, authorized the commence-
ment and prosecution of an action against A. Henry Heflin,
R. L. Kautz & Company and Safeco Insurance Company to seek
recovery of monies believed due to the City under the group
life insurance policy for the 1975-76 policy year. CA 139
ORAL COMMUNICATION Binding arbitration of
ARBITRATION OF DISPUTE the dispute between the
WITH CONTRACTOR - AUTHORIZED City and the general
contractor and the
particular subcontractor involved in the flaking off of the
exterior stucco at the Bowers Museum was authorized, on the
motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Evans,
and carried 7:0 unanimously. The City Attorney recommended
the foregoing action by the City Council. CA 89
(Project 7027 awarded 4-16-73 to Casner Construction Co.)
ORAL COMMUNICATION
MASSAGE TECHNICIAN PERMITS
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NS-1353
ADOPTED
ordinance was adopted:
On the motion of Council-
man Ortiz, seconded by
Councilman Yamamoto, and
carried 7:0 unanimously,
the following emergency
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1353 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING SECTION 22-5 RELATING TO MASSAGE TECHNICIAN
PERMITS.
The ordinance adopted changes the word "may" to "shall" in
sub-section (3) of Section 22-5. CA 91
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
At 9:02 P.M. Mayor
Garthe adjourned the
meeting.
FLOP..ENCE I. MALONE ~
C~RK OF THE COUNCIL
102 MARCH 21, 1977