HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
March 20, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor Vernon S. Evans. Coun-
cil members present were Gordon Bricken, David F. Ortiz, Harry K.
Yamamoto, John Garthe, James E. Ward and Mayor Evans. Councilman
David L. Brandt arrived at 2:14 P.M. Also present were the fol-
lowing members of Staff: City Manager Bruce C. Spragg, City
Attorney, Keith L. Gow, Director of Public Works John E. Stevens,
Senior Planner William Daugherty, and Clerk of the Council
Florence I. Malone.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given
by Councilman Brandt.
REQUEST FOR REDUCED FEE Following negotiations held
USE OF STADIUM JULY 6 with the Leisure Services
FLAT FEE OF $500 AUTHORIZED Manager, William Pale-
thorpe, and on the motion
of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried 7:0
unanimously, Council authorized Staff to contract with the Brea
Lions Club for use of the Eddie West Field - Santa Ana Stadium
on July 6, 1978, for the 19th Annual Orange County North South
Ail Star Prep Charity Football Game, at a flat fee of $500,
subject to normal insurance, security and other administrative
requirements.
Bob Hoss and Armand Hanson appeared before Council and stated
that they had used the Stadium for this charity football game
in past years, and they were interested in coming back this year.
Members of the Recreation and Parks Department Staff were asked
to confer with the Lions Club representatives so that a determin-
ation of the fee could be made at this meeting. CA 52.8
Councilman Brandt joined the meeting at 2:14 P.M. during the
discussion of the previous Agenda item.
CONSENT CALENDAR On the unanimously carried
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 7:0 motion of Councilman
APPROVED Ward, seconded by Council-
man Garthe, Council approved
the recommendations of Staff on the following Consent Calendar
Items:
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifications
and authorized advertisement for
bids on the following:
PROJECT 1397 Reconstruct west side of Main Street,
MacArthur to SPRR and widen east side of Main Street
from 171' to 342' south of Alton Avenue.
PROJECT 6140 - MacArthur Park Landscaping (Phase II).
PROJECT 8145 - Eddie West Field - Santa Ana Municipal
Stadium - replacement of sound system. CA 89
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
BID AWARDS Rejected the bid from Wallenberg
Sales Co., Inc. as non-responsive
to the specification, and awarded
the following on basis of lowest responsible and responsive
bidder:
SPEC 77-090 - One self-propelled concrete saw (replace-
ment); awarded to The Suppliers, Buena Park, in the total
amount of $3,262.48.
Rejected the bid from Master Bilt Fence Co. on the basis of
incomplete bid submittal, and awarded the following on basis
of lowest responsible and responsive bidder:
PROJECT 7207 Construction of baseball backstop at
Jerome Park; awarded to Golden West Fence Co., Westmins-
ter, for total base bid and add-on alternatives la, lb,
2 and 5, for a total amount of $7,470.02. CA 89
TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP
in Planning Director's
Approved and filed the Negative
Declaration, approved the
following subject to conditions
report, and waived alley requirement:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP 1051 Filed on
February 23, 1978 by C. J. Segerstrom creating three
Mi parcels; all proposed parcels to be used for
industrial purposes; generally located on the north side
of Sunflower Avenue, 764 feet west of Fairview Street.
.. CA 25
RIGHT OF WAY
CERTIFICATION
Projects Number 743
'77).
Authorized execution of the
Right of Way Certification for
Arterial Highway Financing
('74-'75), 790 ('75-'76), and 838 ('76-
CA 29.6
AGREEMENT
Approved the following agree-
ment, and authorized execution
by Mayor and Clerk:
DEVELOPMENT OF OLD CITY HALL
Pueblo Management Company to
of the Old City Hall.
Between City and Del
facilitate the development
A-78-27
BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
recognition of service:
Accepted the following resigna-
tion with regret and directed
Staff to prepare an appropriate
LETTER OF RESIGNATION - dated March 6, 1978 from Adela
Salinas, tendering resignation from the Human Rela-
tions Commission/Housing Advisory Commission, effective
February 1, 1978. CA 131.2
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Referred to administration
claims received from March 7
through March 13, 1978. CA 65.7b
COUNCIL REFERRAL
SUMMARY
Received and filed status report
of matters referred to Staff by
Council. CA 80.2
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110 MARCH 20, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
PROCLA]WATIONS
March 13, 1978.
Received and filed report of
proclamations issued, by the
Mayor from March 7 through
CA 46
* * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * *
READING WAIVED Councilman Ward's motion,
to waive full reading of
all ordinances and resolu-
tions, the titles of which
appear on the public Agenda, or which otherwise come before this
Council, and the titles of which are read, and to consider by
title only, was seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 7:0
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1407 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
CONDUCT IN PARKS OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAP-
ADOPTED TER 31 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING
CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS was placed on second reading and adopted,
on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Ortiz,
carried 6:1, with Councilman Bricken dissenting. CA 52
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1409 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. 782 1817 N. FAIRVIEW OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
782 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1817 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET FROM THE Ri (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE) AND C1 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICTS TO THE R1-PRD
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) DIS-
TRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP NO. 2-5-10 was placed
on second reading and adopted by unanimous 7:0 vote, on Council-
man Ward's motion, seconded by Councilman Brandt. CA 10
RESOLUTION NO. 78-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
FASHION SQUARE ANNEXATION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE COMMENCE-
MENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "FASHION SQUARE ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA was adopted by unanimous 7:0 vote, on the motion
of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Ward. CA 94
RESOLUTION NO. 78-33 The following resolution
DRAINAGE AREA FBES was set for public hearing
SET FOR HEARING on April 3, 1978, on the
unanimously approved 7:0
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Garthe:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REVISING LOCAL DRAINAGE ARBA FEES
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. ??-49. CA 70
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
111 MARCH 20, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 78-34 - APPEAL #387 Councilman Brandt's motion
CUP 77-44, 802 E. WASHINGTON to reconsider Council's
REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION previous action on March 13,
1978, which directed the
City Attorney to prepare the following resolution, was seconded by
Councilman Garthe, and carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto
dissenting. The matter was referred back to the Planning Commis-
sion for reconsideration on the basis of new facts that should be
presented regarding the operation of the CUP, on the motion of
Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Bricken, carried 5:2,
with Councilmen Ward and Yamamoto dissenting:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COM3~ISSION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-44,
TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE YARD AT 802 E. WASHINGTON
AVENUE IN THE M2 DISTRICT AND DENYING APPEAL NO. 387.
The foregoing action was taken at the oral request of Dale H.
Heinly, 838 N. Van Ness, Attorney for the Applicant. CA 13.4
RESOLUTION NO. 78-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
VACATION - CYPRESS AVENUE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED; SET FOR HEARING SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION
OF CYPRESS AVENUE SOUTH OF ADAMS STREET, APPROVING A MAP THEREOF,
DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO FILE SAID MAP, DESCRIBING
THE PORTION OF SAID STREET TO BE VACATED, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON~ AND DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED
was adopted unanimously 7:0, on the motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Garthe. The hearing was set for April 17,
1978, at 7:30 P.M. CA 14
RESOLUTION NO. 78-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
PROHIBITING PARKING - 17TH STREET COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA PROHIBITING
PARKING ON SEVENTEENTH STREET
BETWEEN THE SANTA ANA FREEWAY AND TUSTIN AVENUE was adopted on
Councilman Ward's motion, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried
6:1, with Mayor Evans dissenting. CA 18
AGENDA ORDER Council acted upon the
CUP 77-44, APPEAL #387 written request dated
802 E. WASHINGTON March 16, 1978, filed by
Dean Evans, on behalf of
the Applicant for Conditional Use Permit 77-44 (for reconsidera-
tion of the Council's action on March 13, 1978, denying Appeal
#387) earlier in the meeting during the consideration of
Resolution No. 78-34. (Minutes Page 112, above)
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTIONS The motion of Councilman
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Garthe, seconded by Coun-
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER DISAPPROVED cilman Brandt, to exempt
SECRETARY APPROVED the position of Assistant
City Engineer from the
hiring freeze failed to carry on a 2:5 vote, with Mayor Evans,
and Councilmen Bricken, Yamamoto, Ward and Ortiz dissenting.
The motion by Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Bricken,
to exempt the position of Secretary to the Public Works Director
and authorizing the immediate filling of the vacancy, was ap-
proved by a 4:3 vote, with Councilmen Ward, Yamamoto and Ortiz
dissenting. CA 50
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
112 MARCH 20, 1978
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTIONS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
2 POSITIONS APPROVED
TEMPORARY POSITIONS CONTINUED
on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
The exemption request was
granted and immediate hir-
ing of an Administrative
Assistant for the Redevelop-
ment Agency authorized,
seconded by Councilman Garthe,
carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
On the motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
carried 4:3, with Mayor Evans, and Councilmen Yamamoto and Bricken
dissenting, exemption was granted and authorization given to hire
a Rehabilitation Planning Specialist immediately after the
March 21 bond sale. A previous motion to deny the request failed
by a 3:4 vote.
The Redevelopment Director's request to hire temporary employees
for a minimum of six months if the bond does not sell, was con-
tinued to April 3, 1978 on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried 5:2, with Councilman
Yamamoto and Mayor Evans dissenting. CA 50
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION Councilman Garthe's motion
FINANCE DEPARTMENT - BUYER to approve the exemption
DISAPPROVED of the Finance Department
Buyer from the hiring freeze,
failed for lack of a second. A subsequent motion by Councilman
Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward, to deny the request for
exemption, carried 5:2, with Councilmen Garthe and Mayor Evans
dissenting. CA 50
ADDITIONAL POSITION On the motion of Council-
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MAN II man Ward, seconded by
CIVIC CENTER MAINTENANCE APPROVED Councilman Garthe, carried
6:1, with Councilman Yama-
moto dissenting, an additional Grounds Maintenance Man II was
authorized for the Civic Center Maintenance Division. The report
dated March 14, 1978 prepared by Gerry Ott, Park-Tree Superin-
tendent pointed out that the position had been proposed for the
Civic Center Budget but was omitted due to a clerical error when
the final budget was submitted, and that funding is completely
from the Civic Center parking revenues. CA 50
STATUS REPORT - PROPOSED A report dated March 14,
BUILDING SECURITY ORDINANCE 1978, prepared by Sergeant
FILED J. Brann, concerning steps
taken to prepare a building
security ordinance for residences and businesses, was received
and filed on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Council-
man Brandt, carried 7:0 unanimously. The report states that
following meetings with local builders, the Chamber of Commerce,
and other interested parties, that it is anticipated that the
ordinance will be ready to submit to Council by April 17, 1978.
CA 87
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC After consideration of
EDUCATION RE CHARTER AMENDMENTS several recommendations
BROCHURES AUTHORIZED made by Public Information
Officer Frank Blaszcak in
his report dated March 8, 1978, on the motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, carried 7:0 unanimously, Staff
was authorized to produce 15,000 copies of a two-color educational
brochure concerning the Charter amendments to be on the June 6 bal-
lot, for handout distribution, at a cost of $2,600.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
113 MARCH 20, 1978
Councilman Ward suggested that the brochures be distributed at
the community centers, through service clubs and through various
City departments, such as the Library. CA 129
CA 152
SANTIAGO PARK DEVELOPMENT The report dated March 14,
STATUS REPORT 1978 prepared by Robert
FILED E. Gresham, Director of
Recreation and Parks,
stated that prior to the selection of a consultant to begin the
development of a master plan to upgrade Santiago Park, community
meetings were being held to determine the type of upgrading
desired by the residents; the report was received and filed on
the unanimously carried 7:0 motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Yamamoto. CA 82
TUSTIN-SANTA CLARA DETACHMENT In accordance with the
FROM E. ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTR. recommendation of Senior
DIRECTED STAFF TO NEGOTIATE Civil Engineer Walter
PAYMENT FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL Schraub in his March 4,
1978 Btatus report, Staff
was directed to negotiate a payment, subject to final Council
approval, to the East Orange County Water District to compensate
the District for the loss of expected revenue needed to payoff
existing bonded indebtedness in the proposed Tustin-Santa Clara
Detachment, on the motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by
Councilman Ward, and carried 7:0 unanimously.
The request for detachment was initiated by the City Council when
it learned that the City had been providing water service, yet
the properties had been subject to taxation by the EOCWD for
approximately 4-1/2 years. CA 12
LEAGUE OF CITIES Payment of the fourth
DUES & PROPOSED DUES STRUCTURE quarterly dues (April through
PAYMENT AUTHORIZED; PROTEST June, 1978) in the amount
of $1,049 was authorized,
on the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ward,
carried 5:2, with Councilmen Yamamoto and Ortiz dissenting. The
initial motion to authorize payment, made by Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Bricken had failed on a 3:4 vote, with
Councilmen Ward, Yamamoto, Ortiz and Mayor Evans dissenting;
however, following a discussion of the proposed dues structure
for fiscal year 1978-79, a motion to reconsider made by Council-
man Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt, was carried 5:2, with
Councilmen Yamamoto and Ortiz dissenting.
On the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
carried 6:1, with Councilman Garthe dissenting, the City's vot-
ing delegate to the Orange County Division League of California
Cities was instructed to protest the proposed dues structure
for fiscal year 1978-79. CA 148.1
TRASH NEGOTIATIONS City Manager Bruce Spragg
CITY MANAGER REPORT reported that the biggest
AGREEMENT APPROVED problem in the negotiations
with the City's trash
contractor was to determine a starting point; that the assistance
of an accounting firm to provide some of the basic information
as to auditability of proposed accounting systems and procedures
would provide the negotiating team with the needed facts.
Following Mr. Spragg's report and on the motion of Councilman Garthe,
seconded by Councilman Ward, carried 6:1, with Councilman Ortiz dis-
senting, an agreement between the City and Haskins & Sells to perform
consultant services at a cost not to exceed $2,500 was approved.
A-78-29
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114 MARCH 20, 1978
TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM An extensive report dated
STATUS REPORT March 17, 1978, prepared
by Director of Recreation
and Parks Robert E. Gresham
and submitted at the request of Council, stated that a review of
the inventory of street trees revealed that over 10,824 trees
were fracturing and lifting sidewalks, streets and curbs; that
of these, 1,104 were identified as requiring immediate removal
over a two-year period of which 355 have already been removed;
that the reasons for removal are that they: 1) are dead or dam-
aged beyond repair; 2) cause recurring residential sewer blockages;
5) are weakened by loss of lateral support; or 4) are mature and
declining in health (brittle wood). The report identifies four
primary species, ash, eucalyptus, pine and cedar as the types
of trees scheduled for removal; the locations programmed for
removals were also listed.
In response to questions concerning replacement, Director Gresham
estimated that replacements are made within 90 days, and that the
resident is notified by letter prior to the removal and advised
what variety of tree will be planted as a replacement. CA 52
STAFF REPORT In response to a request
ARTESIA NEIGHBORS LIGHTING REQUEST for additional street
FILED lighting on English,
Townsend, Sunset and Daisy
Streets from the Artesia Neighbors in connection with their com-
plaints about patrons of the E1 Monterey Bar, a report prepared
by Director of Public Works John E. Stevens dated March 17, 1978
was received and filed, and Council concurred with its conclu-
sions, on the unanimously carried 7:0 motion of Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Councilman Yamamoto.
Mr. Stevens' report stated that Staff had already requested that
the Edison Company install new lights on the existing wooden
utility poles along English Street and Daisy Avenue; that the
lighting on Fifth Street is deemed to be adequate; that six
light standards on Townsend Street and one on Sunset Street are
needed at a total cost of $1,517.25; and that the cost of new
light standards is normally borne by the benefitted property
owners and the City assumes the cost for energy and maintenance.
CA 29.3; CA 127
AGENDA ORDER
REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO ALLOW WOOLLY MONKEY IN CITY
at 4:00 P.M.; by unanimous informal
granted.
The Council was advised
that Jackie Maynard, who
made the request had asked
that the matter be heard
consent the request was
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #116
NIGHTTIME ACCIDENT STUDY
DISAPPROVED
activity accounts for a $52,850 State
Grant, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
Councilman Ward's motion
to approve Appropriation
Adjustment No. 116 to
establish revenue and
Office of Traffic Safety
failed to receive the
five affirmative votes necessary to carry; a 4:3 vote was
received, with Councilmen Yamamoto and Ortiz and Mayor Evans
dissenting. Following the 3:32 P.M. recess, Council informally
agreed to the suggestion of Assistant City Manager Daniel E.
Stone that the matter be again placed on the April 3, 1978
Agenda for further consideration, because of the 30% increase
in nighttime traffic accidents in the City. CA 65.3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
115 MARCH 20, 1978
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #122 On the motion of Councilman
ALLOCATION OF CETA FUNDS Ward, seconded by Council-
APPROVED man Yamamoto, carried 6:1,
with Councilman Ortiz
dissenting, Council took the following action:
1)
Approved additional allocation of $858,421 in CETA
funding to ten non-profit agencies as recommended in
Staff report dated March 15, 1978 prepared by Manpower
Coordinator Keith E. Blunt;
2) Authorized the Mayor to execute all necessary contracts;
and
3)
Approved Appropriation Adjustment No. 122 in the amount
of $42,000 to transfer Fiscal Year 1977 Title I carry-
over funds from Revenue account to Account for Rancho
Santiago Community College District Assessment and
Referral Center. CA 65.3
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT #124 Appropriation Adjustment
BURGLARY PREVENTION PROGRAM No. 124 transferring
APPROVED $7,120 from Anticipated
Revenue and $375.00 from
Other Contractual Services accounts to activity accounts to
extend the Burglary Prevention through Citizen Participation
Program for two additional months from November 30, 1977 to
January 31, 1978 was approved on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Garthe, carried 7:0 unanimously; the
action is ratification of a previous Council approval to extend
the Grant. CA 65.3
CA 47
RECESS
Council members present.
At 3:32 P.M. a recess was
declared by Mayor Evans;
the meeting reconvened
at 3:38 P.M. with all
AGENDA ORDER By informal unanimous
A.A. #116, NIGHTTIME ACCIDENT consent Council agreed
RECONSIDERATION APPROVED to reconsider Appropria-
tion Adjustment #116
at its April 3 meeting, upon the request of Assistant City
Manager Daniel E.. Stone. (Minutes Page 115)
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Ortiz referred
ORANGE COUNTY CONGRESS OF CITIES to a letter dated March 7,
REFERRED TO STAFF 1978 to John Garthe,
President of the Orange
County Division, League of California Cities, asking the League
to host a Congress of Orange County Cities; he suggested that
Council take an action to urge the League to put it on their
Agenda for consideration. The letter was referred to Staff
for report and recommendation on the unanimously carried 7:0
motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
CA 148.1
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MARCH 20, 1978
REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The motion of Councilman
TO ALLOW WOOLLY MONKEY IN CITY Yamamoto, seconded by
DENIED Councilman Garthe, to
support the recommenda-
tion of Captain E. B. Hansen of the Police Department in his report,
March 17, 1978, not to amend the Code to allow woolly monkeys
in the City, carried 4:3, with Councilmen Ward, Brandt and
Bricken dissenting.
Jackie Maynard, 2002 East Santa Clara, owner of the monkey in
question, presented a petition signed by 51 people (52 apart-
ments in the complex). She also presented a statement from
her landlord, owner of the Mango Tree Apartments, supportive
of her request to maintain the monkey. She stated that she has
owned the monkey for 1-1/2 years at the apartment house on
Santa Clara, and there has been no problem; and that she has
owned the monkey for seven years, during which time the monkey
has been very gentle and exhibited no agressive tendencies.
Other speakers in favor of allowing the monkey in the City were:
Karen Rafferty, owner of pet grooming business for 20 years
Robert Sullivan, neighbor at 2002 Santa Clara
Maureen Bricken, 2424 North Oakmont
Greg Hickman, 3702 Provincetown, Irvine, Zoology Instructor
The speakers spoke of their preference for "Pinky", the woolly
monkey, over dogs and cats. Mr. Hickman stated that the ordinance
allowing squirrel monkeys and marmoset monkeys is off-base; that
he does not condone exotic animals in captivity, but the woolly
monkey is an exception. He recommended further research to
obtain several opinions on the subject in order to make an objec-
tive decision. CA 95
RECESS At 4:20 P.M. the meeting
EXECUTIVE SESSION was recessed for an Execu-
tive Session to consider
personnel matters; the
meeting reconvened at 5:15 P.M. and immediately recessed for
dinner at Reubens Restaurant; the meeting was again reconvened
at 7:30 P.M. for the evening Agenda with all Councilmen present.
INVOCATION Following the Pledge of
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Allegiance to the Flag,
the Invocation was given
by Father Gary J. Adams
of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Councilman John Garthe did
CITY TILE TO JAMES FAULKNER the honors for the Council
BOWERS MUSEUM BOARD MEMBER by presenting a City Seal
tile plaque to James
Faulkner, retiring member of the Bowers Memorial Museum Board.
Councilman Garthe stated that Mr. Faulkner had served since his
appointment in 1970; that during those eight years the Bowers
Museum had taken great strides forward; and that the City is
appreciative of his valuable contribution to the improvements
of the Museum. Councilman Yamamoto added that Mr. Faulkner
would indeed be missed. CA 8S.2
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MARCH 20, 1978
SPECIAL PRESENTATION As a member of the Inter-
INTERNATIONAL POLICE DAY COMMITTEE national Police Day Commit-
POLICE EXPLORER SCOUTS tee, Councilman Ortiz
presented a check for
$1,169.74 to the Santa Aha Explorer Scouts; Sergeant Roddy
Quails, Police Explorer Advisor, accepted for the Scouts. Coun-
cilman Ortiz said that the International Police Day celebration
held in January hosted 1,100 police officers from Mexico, and
was such a success that there was a surplus which the Committee
felt would be well used by the Santa Ana Explorer Scouts.
Sergeant Qualls introduced Jeff Armstrong, the Captain of the
Explorer Scouts, who expressed the sincere appreciation of his
fellow Scouts. CA ?3B
CA 151
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Evans announced that
AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN this was the time and place
ARTERIAL STREETS - RES. 78-36 for the public hearing of
ADOPTED Negative Declaration and
Amendment to the General
Plan - Arterial Streets portion of the Land Use and Arterial
Streets Section to add a new designation to be known as iow-
medium density residential allowing between 8 and 11.5 housing
units per acre, and redesignating property bounded by Hazard,
Rosita, Fifth and Euclid Streets from Low Density Residential
to the new designation of Low-Medium Density Residential.
Senior Planner William Daugherty stated that after reviewing the
history of the 31-acre area and taking into consideration the
typical lot configuration for properties within the area and
the variance activity, Staff agreed that the neighborhood was
well suited for planned residential or condominium-type develop-
ments and that planned developments could be encouraged by a
General Plan Amendment to allow iow-medium density; that it has
been determined that public services such as water, sewerage
and drainage needs of the area can be met; that the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended the approval of the General
Plan Amendment following public hearing held February 27, 1978.
There being no speakers on the subject, Mayor Evans closed the
public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman
Ortiz, carried 7:0 unanimously, the Negative Declaration was
approved and filed, and the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-36 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1978-1 - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMEND-
ING THE LAND USE PORTION OF THE LAND USE AND ARTERIAL STREETS
SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADDING A NEW DESIGNATION
THERETO TO BE KNOWN AS LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND
BY REDESIGNATING PROPERTY BOUNDED BY HAZARD, ROSITA, FIFTH
AND EUCLID STREETS FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW-
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. CA 78.3
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Evans announced that
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 779 this was the time and place
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN #11 for the public hearing of
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1411 - 1ST READING Negative Declaration and
Amendment Application No.
779 and Specific Development Plan #11 to rezone property between
Hazard and Seventh Streets, west of Rosita Street from the RI
(Single Family Residential) District to the SD (Specific Develop-
ment) District as required by Specific Development Plan #11.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
118 MARCH 20, 1978
Senior Planner William Daugherty stated that the subject 5.5
acres is located within the 31 acres redesignated by General
Plan Amendment 78-1; that Specific Development Plan #11 requires
that 50% of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space;
that the Plan also requires two fully enclosed garages and one
uncovered parking space for each three-bedroom dwelling unit
and one fully enclosed garage and one uncovered parking space
for each dwelling unit of two bedrooms or less; and that after
a public hearing on February 27, 1978 the Planning Commission
unanimously recommended the proposed zone change for approval.
There being no speakers on the subject, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Yama-
moto, and unanimously carried 7:0, the Negative Declaration was
approved and filed and the following ordinance was placed on
first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1411 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 779 TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN HAZARD AND SEVENTH STREETS AT
ROSITA FROM THE Ri (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT TO
THE SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT, AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 9-5-10, AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
#11. CA 78.3
CA 78.10
PUBLIC HEARING - EIR Mayor Evans announced that
SPSA #49 - COLLEGE AVENUE this is the continuance of
EIR ADOPTED; DEED APPROVED a public hearing from
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1410 1ST READING March 13, 1978 to consider
the Environmental Impact
Report and Specific Plan for Street Alignment No. 49 - College
Avenue north of Seventeenth Street.
Director of Public Works John Stevens stated that in December
1975 the City Council approved, as part of the City 1976-77 AHFP
(Arterial Highway Financing Program), the widening of 17th Street
from College to King; that the proposed plan also included the
realignment of the north leg of College Avenue; that the already
difficult turning maneuver now required by this offset inter-
section will become more hazardous as the traffic volume increases
which will result from increased parking to be available on the
Santa Aha College campus; and that the financial impact to the
City would be less if the alignment is accomplished at the same
time as the street widening of Seventeenth Street. In answer to
Councilman Yamamoto's question, Mr. Stevens stated that increased
traffic from the north is also expected when the County building
located there is filled to capacity.
Yhere being no speakers on the subject, and no further discussion,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
On the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe,
carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, the Environmental
Impact Report was adopted, along with all written materials per-
taining thereto and all verbal comments as the final EIR, and
certified that it was completed in compliance with CEQA and the
City's rules and regulations, and that the Council has reviewed
and considered the information contained therein.
On the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe,
carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting, the following
ordinance was placed on first reading:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
119 MARCH 20, 1978
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1410 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN FOR STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 49 AND
ADDING SECTION 41-748 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH STREET ALIGNMENT FOR COLLEGE AVENUE FROM SEVEN-
TEENTH STREET TO A POINT 354.16' NORTH.
The Mayor and Clerk was authorized to execute a Deed with Cash
and Escrow to purchase property on the north side of Seventeenth
Street east of College for street purposes from Donald Sher for
$185,000 on the motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Council-
man Ward, and carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamotd dissenting.
CA 29.7
CA 155
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Yamamoto recom-
APPOINTMENT TO PERSONNEL BOARD mended the appointment of
JACQUELINE D. SPANLEY APPOINTED Jacqueline Spanley from
Ward 7 to fill the vacancy
on the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 1979, replac-
ing Pauline Lockwood. The appointment was made on the motion
of Councilman Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and
carried 6:1, with Councilman Ortiz dissenting. Councilman
Ortiz stated that his objection related only to the fact that
Mrs. Spanley was an employee of a bureaucracy. CA 50.8
ORAL COMMUNICATION
REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE - CITY
ATTORNEY - SET FOR APRIL 25
at 4:00 P.M. in Executive Session.
The performance review of
the City Attorney intended
for this meeting was post-
poned to April 25, 1978
ORAL COMMUNICATION City Attorney Keith Gow
LEGAL ACTION - MURAl FARMS stated that it would be
APPROVED necessary to obtain Council
approval to commence legal
action against Murai Farms, to resolve the matter of use and
occupancy of City lands intended for Centennial Park. Assistant
City Attorney Edward Cooper stated that the License Agreement
between the City and Murai Farms for use of the property expired
December 13, 1977; that Mural Farms had requested a restraining
order to prevent the City from utilizing its property until a
November strawberry crop was harvested, but that it was not
granted; that a Federal representative contacted the City and
stated that if Murai Farms pays $65,839 damages, they can be
allowed to retain the use of the property through June 30, 1978;
the City Attorney's office drafted a contract, but if it cannot
be negotiated, legal action would be in order to recover the
property.
The recommended consent was given on the unanimously carried 7:0
motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward.
CA 139
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:17 P.M. Mayor Evans
adjourned the meeting.
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CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
120 MARCH 20, 1978