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Home My WebLink About04-12-1977MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA April 12, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor John Garthe. The following Councilmen were present: Gordon Bricken, David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, Vernon S. Evans, David L. Brandt, James E. Ward and Mayor John Garthe. Also present were City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City Attorney Keith L. Gow, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone; and representatives of the Press. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Invocation was given by Reverend Gary Adams, Episcopal Church of the Messiah, following the CA 80.17 FOLKLORICO PRESENTATION Councilman Ortiz intro- duced Rosie Pena, Direc- tor of Relampago del Cielo, a Folklorico Group from Santa Ana. Members of the group entertained the audience with portions of a Mexican historical music and dance program that will be presented at the Santa Ana High School on April 30, at ?:30 P.M. Following the performance, Council- man Ortiz introduced Messrs. Manuel Bsqueda and Sergio O'Cadiz, board members of Relampago del Cielo. CA 9.4 CERTIFICATION OF CANVASS OF ELECTION April 8, 1977, confirming the The Clerk of the Council presented her Certificate of Canvass of Election, which was completed on election results as follows: Councilman Gordon Bricken, elected by a total of 4,841 votes, representing Ward 1, for a term ending April, 1981. Councilman James E. Ward, elected by a total of 4,596 votes, representing Ward 3, for a term ending April, 1981. Councilman John Garthe, elected by a total of 4,71S votes, representing Ward 5, for a term ending April, 1981. Councilman Harry K. Yamamoto, elected by a total of 5,189 votes, representing Ward 7, for a term ending April, 1981. The Charter Amendment to allow for the consolidation of municipal elections with other elections, and to prescribe an election date earlier than the first Tuesday in April to facilitate such consolidation, was approved with 5,668 votes in favor and 865 votes against the measure. The total number of ballots cast was 7,903, representing 12-1/2% of the total number of registered voters, 62,381. CA 68 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 119 APRIL 12, 1977 RESOLUTION 77-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE ELECTION RESULTS CITY COUNCIL OF THE ADOPTED CITY OF SANTA ANA STATING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION~ HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 5, 1977, was read by title only, and full reading waived, on the unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Brandt. The resolution was adopted on the unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Bricken. CA 68 INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN to Councilmen Bricken, Ward, Garthe ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE side during the initial proceedings the Council. The Clerk of the Council administered the Oath of Office, and presented Certificates of Election and Ortiz. CA 80 The Mayor announced adjournment sine die and requested the Clerk of the Council to pre- for the reorganization of REORGANIZATION OF The Clerk of the Council COUNCIL called for nominations for Mayor, Councilman Vernon S. Evans was nominated for the office of Mayor by Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ortiz. There were no further nominations, and they were closed on motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward. Councilman Vernon S. Evans was elected Mayor by unanimous ballot. CA 80 The Clerk returned the Chair to Mayor Evans. REFLECTIONS BY In response to Mayor FORMER MAYOR GARTHE Evans' invitation, Councilman Garthe commented that in his opinion the Mayor's Prayer Breakfasts for the last two years were outstanding, and he thanked the Citizens Committees. He also stated that the Citizens Award Banquet was a very positive community achievement, and he recommended that it be held on a regular basis. He gratefully acknowledged the staff support he had received, and paid tribute to his reelection campaign committee for their strong support and hard work while express- ing disappointment at the low voter turnout on election day. He paid a special tribute to Director of Finance Larry Shaffer for his acknowledged expertise and competence as a department head, and for his amiable personality. Finally, the former Mayor thanked the City Council for their support during his term of office. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Mayor Evans called for nominations for Vice Mayor. Councilman James E. Ward was nominated by Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Bricken. 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Prior to receiving a second, Councilman Bricken declined the nomination, stating that he could not serve at this time and meet his other commitments. There were no further nominations, and they were closed on the unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Brandt. Councilman James E. Ward was elected Vice Mayor by unanimous ballot. CA 80 ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS On the motion of Council- APPOINTMENTS man Brandt, seconded by Councilman Bricken, and carried 7:0 unanimously, Councilman John Garthe was appointed as Director to Orange County Sanitation Districts 2 and 3 and Alternate Director to Districts 1 and 7; Mayor Vernon S. Evans was appointed as Director to Orange County Sanitation Districts 1 and 7 and Alternate Director to Districts 2 and 3. CA 39 CA 80.1 ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION Councilman Brandt LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES reported that the PROPORTIONAL VOTING State of California Cities League Charter prohibits proportional voting at the division level; and that Committee of the Orange County Division of which he is a member plans to recommend to the membership that the sub- ject be withdrawn from consideration because of the Charter restriction. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution for presentation to the Orange County Division of the League, recommending that the State League by-laws be amended to allow for proportional voting at the Division level on the unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Council- man Garthe. CA 148.1 CA 148.5 TRIBUTE TO MAYOR GARTHE Councilman Bricken 1975 - 1977 expressed his gratitude for the leadership provided during the past two years by former Mayor Garthe. He stated that it was the kind of leadership that made the job of Councilman easier and the community better; that it serves as living proof that a dedicated and persevering individual can meet the challenges of change that we face, and do it well with a great degree of vigor and wisdom; and that this City would be far poorer had John Garthe not been the Mayor, and it is far richer that he has been. CA 80 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe. i:LORENCE I. MA. LONg CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 121 APRIL 12, 1977