HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
August 21, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Vernon S. Evans in the
City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:08 P.M. Coun-
cil members present were David F. Ortiz, Harry K. Yamamoto, David
L. Brandt, James E. Ward, and Mayor Evans. Councilman John Garthe
arrived at 2:09 P.M.; Councilman Gordon Bricken arrived at 3:00 P.M.
The following members of Staff were present: Acting City Manager
and City Attorney Keith L. Gow, Assistant City Manager Daniel E.
Stone, Director of Public Works John E. Stevens, Planning Director
Charles C. Zimmerman, 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 Garthe.
CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Ward removed
ITEMS REMOVED & Item 2 C from the Consent
DISSENTING VOTES Calendar. Dissenting votes
were registered on Item 4 E
by Councilmen Ward and Brandt; on Item 4 A by Councilman Yamamoto;
and on 4 C and 4 D by Councilmen Ward and Yamamoto.
CONSENT CALENDAR On the unanimously approved
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 6:0 motion of Councilman
APPROVED Ward, seconded by Council-
man Brandt, Council approved
the staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items:
MINUTES
Approved the Minutes of the
Adjourned Regular Meeting
of July 11, 1978.
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifica-
tions and authorized advertise-
ment for bids on the following:
SPEC 78-002 - One portable defibrillator.
PROJECT 1405 - Widening of portions of McFadden
Avenue between Grand Avenue and Village Way.
PROJECT 2065 - Lease of equipment to apply thermo-
plastic material on all crosswalks. CA 89
BID AWARDS
Awarded the following on
basis of lowest responsible
and responsive bidder:
SPEC 77-098 Four three-wheeled trucks; awarded
to Cushman Motor Sales, Inc., Santa Fe Springs,
in the total amount of $13,422.65.
PROJECT 8305A and 8306A - Resurfacing of Orange
Avenue from Warner Avenue to Occidental Street
and sealcoating of various residential streets;
awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Company,
Orange, in the total amount of $64,865.00.
CA 89
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
339 AUGUST 21, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed Staff
report of the following:
PEASLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 3331 West First -
Person-to-person transfer Type "48" on-sale
general (public premises). Councilman Yamamoto
registered a NO vote. (Agenda Item 4 A)
ROCHFORD, Gerald F. and Virginia K. 2132
South Main - Premises-to-premises transfer
Type "41" on-sale beer and wine (bona fide
public eating place).
MORENO, Mary L. 212 East Fourth - Original
Type "42" on-sale beer and wine (public premises).
Councilmen Yamamoto and Ward registered NO votes.
(Agenda Item 4 C)
THE QUILL LOUNGE, INC. 1630 North Mabury
Person-to-person transfer - Type "48" on-sale
general (public premises). Councilmen Yamamoto
and Ward registered NO votes. (Agenda Item 4 D)
VAN, My Dang, NGUYEN, Duy-Diem and THI, Kim Nga
Nguyen 2329 West First - Original - Type "20"
off-sale beer and wine. Councilmen Ward and Brandt
registered NO votes. (Agenda Item 4 E) CA 146
VARIANCES
mission Findings
of Fact
Approved and filed Negative
Declarations and Notice of
Exemption, and Planning Com-
on the following:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 78-26 - Filed by Hall
and Foreman to construct a garage at 2530 North
Grand Avenue in the RiB and C5 Districts.
Referred back to the Planning Commission by
City Council on July 11, 1978, at the request
of the Applicant. APPROVED.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 78-34 - Filed by Chand-
ler's Furniture Co., Inc. to construct an addition
to an existing warehouse at 1130 East Seventeenth
Street in the R2 District. APPROVED.
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & VA 78-36 Filed by Marin-
acci-Lindborg Estates to allow canopy signs for
a proposed commercial center at 3530 West First
Street in the C2 District. APPROVED.
CA 13
DEED WITH CASH
Clerk:
Approved the following
deed and authorized
execution by Mayor and
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ~ North side of First, east of Birch -
Disposal of surplus land.
CA 155
TENTATIVE PARCEL &
TRACT MAPS
approved the following
in Planning Director's
requirements on each:
Approved and filed the
Negative Declarations and
Notice of Exemption, and
subject to conditions contained
reports, and waived alley
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
340 AUGUST 21, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Continued
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP #1078 - Filed
on July 20, 1978 by Joe and Macedonia Cenatiempo
creating two parcels; both proposed parcels to
be used for commercial purposes; generally
located on the south side of Bristol Street,
approximately 150' south of Hemlock, and on
Hemlock, approximately 160' east of Bristol
Street.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP #1079 Filed
on July 12, 1978 by Santa Fe Land Improvement
Company, creating two parcels to be used for
industrial purposes; generally located at the
northwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Ritchey
Street.
CA 25
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & TRACT MAP #10427 - Filed
on June 13, 1978 by Pro-Con Development creating
one lot to be used for residential condominium
purposes; generally located on the southwest
corner of Minter Street and Civic Center Drive.
CA 24
FINAL PARCEL MAP
Approved the following
map and accepted the
dedications thereon:
PARCEL MAP #1011 - South side of Commercial
Street between Main Street and Sycamore Street;
four lots.
CA 25.2
SURPLUS PROPERTY Declared the following
property surplus, there
being no present or pro-
spective use to which the City may put said property:
SPR NO. 78-4 - Real property on the North side
of First Street, east of Ross (81' x 175' less
25' radius spandrel) resulting from Project
1276 First Street widening. (AP 008-163-06,
07, 08).
CA 45
AGREEMENTS
and Clerk; deleted Council
the Summary (A-78-93):
Approved the following
agreements and authorized
their execution by Mayor
Referral No. 13-78 from
SIGN ENCROACHMENT & REMOVAL - Between City and
Guy DeArcos to allow installation of a sign in
the future right-of-way at 608 North Main Street.
A-78-88
BURGLARY PREVENTION THROUGH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
GRANT EXTENSION - Between City and County to extend
the grant award for four additional months through
December 31, 1978 at an additional cost to the City
of $793.00. A-78-89
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - Between City and the
Cities of Irvine and Tustin for partial reimbursement
of costs incurred in the maintenance of the traffic
signal at the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and
Barranca Road/Dyer Road. A-78-90
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
341 AUGUST 21, 1978
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
ENCROACHMENT LICENSE FOR INTERIM PARKING Between
City and the Irvine Group, a general partnership,
to allow the construction of parking facilities
on a strip of land on the north side of Alton Avenue
approximately 32S feet west of Daimler Street and
for the removal of those facilities upon sixty days
notice. A-78-91
CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT - Between City and State of
California to amend Master Agreement for Federal Aid
Program to include safety project to replace all
pavement markings (legends, crosswalks and stop bars)
with thermoplastic material to upgrade visibility.
(Project 2065) A-78-92
VETERINARIAN CONSULTANT FOR PRENTICE PARK ZOO -
Between City and Gary Kuehn to extend to May S1,
1979, the existing agreement for consulting services
in zoological arts and practices necessary to
maintain the animals and birds at Prentice Park Zoo
(Council Referral #13-78). A-78-93
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Accepted the following
APPOINTMENT NOMINATIONS nominations for appointment
made by the Council Nomina-
tions Committee for confirmation September 5, 1978:
Ellen D. Schulthess, Ward 2, Board of Recreation and
Parks, for term expiring June 30, 1980 (replacing
Madaline Richards).
Beverly D. Reed, Ward 7, Board of Recreation and Parks,
for term expiring June 30, 1980 (replacing John Mc
Donough).
Lora Ward, Ward 3, Health Planning Council, for term
expiring June 30, 1979 (replacing Victor Alleman).
Dennie Pimental, Ward 3, Vector Control District, for
term expiring December 31, 1979 (replacing Richard
Vogl).
Dale R. McKenzie and Jack Roland, Project Area Commit-
tee, for term expiring June 30, 1979. CA 80.9
Confirmed the appointment of Rodger Ramseyer to the Human
Relations Commission/Housing Advisory Commission for a
term expiring August 1, 1981, replacing Mildred Cobb.
CA 80.9
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Referred to Administration
claims received from
August 1 to August 14, 1978.
CA 65.7B
COUNCIL REFERRAL
SUMMARY
Received and filed status
report of matters referred
to Staff by Council. CA 80.2
PROCLAMATIONS
August 1S, 1978.
Received and filed report
of proclamations issued by
the Mayor from July 11 to
CA 46
* ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 342 AUGUST 21, 1978
BID CALL On the unanimously'carried'
PROJECT 2064 - WIDEN ROSS STREET 6:0 motion of Councilman
APPROVED Brandt, seconded By Council-
man Garthe, Council approved
plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on
the following:
PROJECT 2064 - Widening of Ross Street from First
Street to Third Street. (Agenda Item 2 C) CA 89
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1422 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. 785 - 4526 W. 5TH ST. OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
785 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4526 WEST FIFTH STREET FROM THE A1 (GENERAL AGRICUL-
TURE) DISTRICT TO THE R2-PRD (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE -
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP NO. 9-5-10 was placed on second reading and adopted
by unanimous 6:0 vote, on the motion of Councilman Brandt,
seconded by Councilman Ward. CA 10
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1435 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
BUILDING CODE WAIVER OF SANTA ANA ADDING SEC-
FIRST READING TION 8-50 TO THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WAIVER OF BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
PERTAINING TO INTERIOR LOT LINES was placed on first reading,
and publication of title was authorized, on Councilman Ward's
motion, seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried unanimously 6:0.
CA 87
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1436 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
BUILDING SECURITY ORDINANCE OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
ADOPTED SECTION 8-201 TO REDEFINE
"MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING"
AND SECTION 8-210 SUBPART M, TO MANDATE THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENT
TO INCLUDE SUBTERRANEAN PARKING AND GARAGES AND DELETING SUBPART
N IN ITS ENTIRETY was placed on second reading and adopted on
the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded
by Councilman Garthe. CA 87
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1437 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
ACCESS TO CRIMINAL INFORMATION OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
ADOPTED SECTION 1-17 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT
ACCESS TO LOCAL SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION BY SPECIFIED
CITY;OFFICIALS IN FULFILLING EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION AND..
LICENSING DUTIES was placed on second reading and adopted
by a 5:1 vote, with Mayor Evans dissenting, on the motion of
Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe. CA 47
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1438 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
ARENAS & OUTDOOR THEATERS OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
ADOPTED SECTION 41,377 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PERMIT ARENAS AND OUTDOOR THEATERS AS CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED
USES IN THE C2 DISTRICT was placed on second reading and adopted
unanimously 6:0 on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Brandt. CA 78
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
343 AUGUST 21, 1978
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1439 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. 793 - SHELTON STREET OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 793 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SHELTON STREET, BETWEEN BROOK AND
HIGHLAND STREETS, FROM THE Ri (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
TO THE R3 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY) DISTRICT AND AMENDING
SECTIONAL MAP NO. 13-5-10 was placed on second reading and
adopted on Councilman Ward's motion seconded by Councilman
Garthe, carried unanimously 6:0. CA 10
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1440 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. 796 - MC FADDEN AVENUE OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 796 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MC FADDEN AVENUE, BETWEEN NEWHOPE
AND CORTA DRIVE, FROM THE A1 (GENERAL AGRICULTURE) DISTRICT
TO THE R2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT AND AMENDING
SECTIONAL MAP NO. 16-5-10 was placed on second reading and
adopted bwunanimous 6:0 vote, on Councilman Ward's motion,
seconded by Councilman Brandt. CA 10
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1441 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
NOISE CONTROL OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
ADOPTED ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER
18 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL was placed on second
reading and adopted on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Brandt, carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 145.4
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1442 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. ?98 - EIGHTEENTH STREET OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. ?98 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EIGHTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN MABURY
AND WRIGHT STREETS, FROM THE RiB (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
PARKING SUFFIX) DISTRICT TO THE CS (ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT
AND AMENDING SECTIONAL MAP NO. 5-5-9 was placed on second reading
and adopted on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Coun-
cilman Garthe, .carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 10
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1443 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SEC-
ADOPTED TION 2-300 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
SPECIFYING THE OFFICERS OF THE CITY, IN ADDITION TO THOSE
SPECIFIED IN SECTION 1106 OF THE CHARTER was placed on second
reading and adopted on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt. CA 79
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1444 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
REFUSE COLLECTION REGULATIONS OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
ADOPTED SECTIONS 16-29, 16-30,
16-31, 16-32, 16-33, AND
16-34 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTIONS
16-35, 16-36, 16-37, AND 16-38 THERETO, TO REVISE THE MUNICI-
PAL REFUSE COLLECTION REGULATIONS was placed on second reading
and adopted by a S:l vote, with Councilman Ortiz dissenting,
on the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
CA 11.1
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1445
RESOLUTION & ORDINANCE PROCEDURE
ADOPTED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
SECTION 2-106 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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AUGUST 21, 1978
COMPORT SAID SECTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 416 OF THE
CHARTER, AS AMENDED BY VOTE OF THE PEOPLE ON JUNE 6, 1978 was
placed on second reading and adopted unanimously 6:0, on the
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
CA 75.20
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1446 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
A.A. NO. 797 FIRST STREET OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
ADOPTED AMENDMENT APPLICATION
797 TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FIRST STREET, BETWEEN THE SANTA
ANA FREEWAY AND GOLDEN CIRCLE DRIVE, FROM THE A1 (GENERAL
AGRICULTURE) DISTRICT TO THE C5 (ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT
AND AMENDING SECTIONAL MAP 17-5-9 was placed on second reading
and adopted on the unanimously carried 6:0 motion of Councilman
Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. CA 10
ORDINANCE'NO. NS-1447 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
LOGAN AREA BUILDING MORATORIUM OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ADOPTED; REFERRAL 18-78 DELETED ANA PROHIBITING ISSUANCE
OF BUILDING PERMITS,
VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, OR MINOR EXCEPTIONS IN THE'
AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY THE SANTA ANA FREEWAY ON THE NORTH,
LINCOLN AVENUE ON THE EAST, SANTA ANA BLVD. ON THE SOUTH, AND
SANTIAGO AVENUE ON THE WEST, EXCEPT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS
FOR AN INTERIM PERIOD PENDING AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AND THE MUNICIPAL CODE; AND STATING THE REASONS FOR ITS URGENCY
was adopted and publication of title was authorized, and Council
Referral Item No. 18-78 was deleted from the Summary, on Council-
man Ortiz' motion, seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 5:1,
with Councilman Ward dissenting. CA 78.6
Prior to the motion Josephine Andrade, 935 Logan, spoke in favor
of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1448 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
GAS TAX FUND OF SANTA ANA ADDING
FIRST READING ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS
13-30, 13-31, 13-32 AND
13-33 TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
A SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 2113 was placed on first read-
ing and publication of title was authorized on the unanimously
carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman
Ward. CA 65; CA 29.4
AGENDA ORDER Council postponed action on
RESOLUTION NO. 78-98 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCAG COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
POSTPONED ACTION SANTA ANA STATING ITS
INTENTION TO WITHDRAW THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA FROM MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS until the arrival of Councilman
Bricken later in the meeting, by informal unanimous consent.
Prior to the postponement, Council was addressed by Gil Smith,
Assistant Director for Government and Community Affairs for
SCAG. Mr. Smith stated that he was aware of and understood
Council's concern about cooperation from the regional office of
SCAG, but urged the City to retain its membership in the organi-
zation and to actively participate. He thanked Councilmen
Yamamoto and Brandt for their participation on committees and
praised the City for its leadership in the housing area. He
indicated that consideration was being given to decentralizing
the Los Angeles SCAG offices to provide greater accessibility to
outlying cities. CA 141
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
345 AUGUST 21, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 78-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
AMENDMENT TO MANPOWER AGREEMENT COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5 SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY
MANPOWER COMMISSION TO EXTEND THE TERM THEREOF TO SEPTEMBER 30,
1979 was continued to September 5, 1978 on the unanimously carried
6:0 motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Garthe.
CA 140.4
RESOLUTION NO. 78-103 The following resolution
USE OF ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH was amended to read that
ADOPTED AS AMENDED each employee of the City,
when turning over animals
to the County Pound, shall direct the County not to use animals for
research purposes; Council Referral Item 23-78 was deleted from
the Summary; and the resolution was adopted, on the unanimously
carried 6:0 motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Councilman
Ward:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-103 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING USE OF STRAY ANIMALS
FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES. CA 95
RESOLUTION NO. 78-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COMPENSATION - CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLU-
TION 77-84 TO ADJUST THE
COMPENSATION FIXED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY was adopted on Councilman Ward's motion, seconded by
Councilman Garthe, carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 81
RESOLUTION NO. 78-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
SALARY - ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION
3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 58-281,
AS AMENDED, TO CHANGE THE SALARY COMPENSATION LEVEL ASSIGNED TO
THE CLASS OF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY was adopted on Councilman
Brandt's motion, seconded by Councilman Garthe, carried 6:0
unanimously. CA 50.1
RESOLUTION NO. 78-106 Council continued to
NEW CLASS TITLE PROPERTY September 5, 1978 RESOLU-
REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TION NO. 78-106 - A RESO-
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5 LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 58-281 TO ADD THE NEW CLASS TITLE OF
PROPERTY REHABILITATION COUNSELOR AUTHORIZED IN THE 1978-79
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROPERTY REHABILITATION
LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAMS and requested a report from Staff on
the possibility of contracting for the services described in
the classification specification; on the unanimously carried 6:0
motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
During Council discussion, both Councilmen Ward and Brandt ex-
pressed concern over the diverse areas of expertise required
for the position and potential supervisory problems. CA 50.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
346 AUGUST 21, 1978
RESOLUTION NO. 78-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
APPLICATION FOR GRANT - STADIUM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN-SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRAM FOR THE EDDIE WEST FIELD - SANTA ANA STADIUM RENOVATION
PROJECT, recommended for adoption by the Board of Recreation
and Parks on August 14, 1978, was adopted unanimously 6:0,
on the motion of Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Garthe.
CA140.12
RESOLUTION NO. 78-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
FEES FOR USE OF STADIUM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLU-
TION 78-56 TO ESTABLISH
FEES FOR RENTAL OF EDDIE WEST FIELD - SANTA ANA STADIUM, recom-
mended for adoption by the Board of Recreation and Parks on
August 14, 1978, was adopted by a 5:1 vote, with Mayor Evans
dissenting, on Councilman Ward's motion, seconded by Councilman
Garthe. CA 52.8; CA 65
RESOLUTION NO. 78-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
THORNTON PARK IMPROVEMENT FUNDS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FOR LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE THORNTON PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, recommended for adoption by the Board of Recreation
and Parks on August 14, 1978, was adopted unanimously 6:0, on
the motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt.
CA 140.29; CA 52
RESOLUTION NO. 78-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE
BIRCH PARK IMPROVEMENT FUNDS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ADOPTED OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
THE APPLICATION TO THE
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR FOR LAND AND WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
FUNDS FOR THE BIRCH PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT was adopted by
unanimous 6:0 vote, on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by
Councilman Brandt, pursuant to the reuommendation for adoption
by the Board of Recreation and Parks on August 14, 1978.
CA 140.29; CA 52
RESOLUTION NO. 78-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
APPEAL NO.392, CUP 78-12 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
1530-1534 N. VAN NESS - ADOPTED SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE
DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-12 AND DENYING
APPEAL NO. 392 was adopted unanimously 6:0, on Councilman Garthe's
motion, seconded by Councilman Brandt. CA 13.4
RESOLUTION NO. 78-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
"TREASURES OF CYPRUS DAY" COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ADOPTED SANTA ANA PROCLAIMING
AUGUST 26, 1978 AS
"TREASURES OF CYPRUS DAY" was adopted on the motion of Council-
man Yamamoto, seconded by Councilman Ortiz, carried 6:0 unan-
imously. CA 73B
ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OVERCROWDED CONDITIONS
REFERRED TO STAFF
conflict of interest in
considered was authored
of legal matters.
Councilman Brandt left
the Council Chambers
after declaring the
existence of a potential
that the written communication to be
by his attorney of record in a number
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
34? AUGUST 21, 1978
Council referred to Staff for report and recommendation a letter
dated August 4, 1978 from Clayton H. Parker, Attorney at Law,
representing the Governing Board of the Orange Unified School
District, transmitting a resolution finding that conditions of
overcrowding exist and requesting that future residential develop-
ments in those attendance areas require the payment of fees to
the District; on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Coun-
cilman Ortiz, and carried 5:0 unanimously. CA 38
PARKING FOR DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT Council referred to the
SOMBRERO STREET Redevelopment Agency a
REFERRED TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY letter received July 31,
1978 from Peter DeRocher,
President of Sombrero Street, Inc., requesting assistance in
securing parking for the Sombrero Street Restaurant located at
719 North Main Street, in the Redevelopment Area, on motion of
Councilman Ortiz, seconded by Councilman Garthe, and carried on
a 5:1 vote, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. CA 82.4
PARAMEDIC MEDICAL CARE In order to allow addi-
ANNUAL REPORT tional time for Council
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 5 to study the comprehen-
sive report of the Ad
Hoc Paramedic Advisory Committee, dated August 7, 1978, Council
continued consideration of the report to September 5, 1978; on
motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Ward, and
carried 6:0 unanimously. CA 64.3
LEAGUE OF CITIES -
1978-79 DUES ASSESSMENT
DIRECTED POLICY
seeking policy direction as
League of California Cities,
fiscal year 1978-79.
ORANGE:COUNTY Council considered the
report dated July 28,
1978, prepared by Finance
Director Larry Shaffer,
to payment of dues assessed by the
Orange County Division, for the
Council directed Staff to pay one-twenty-sixth (1/26) of the total
amount of dues paid by all Orange County cities and to forward a
letter of explanation with the payment; on motion of Councilman
Yamamoto, seconded by Mayor Evans, and carried 4:2, with
Councilmen Garthe and Ortiz dissenting.
A previous motion to pay the full amount of the dues assessed
made by Councilman Garthe, and seconded by Councilman Brandt,
failed to carry on a 2:4 vote, with Councilmen Ward, Yamamoto,
Ortiz and Mayor Evans dissenting.
Prior to voting on either motion, Councilmen Ward, Yamamoto,
Ortiz and Mayor Evans all expressed the opinion that the assess-
ment was excessive and there was a consensus that it was dis-
proportionate to the voting power of the City, which equals
that of smaller cities which pay substantially less dues. Coun-
cilman Brandt reminded Council that the League had recently held
a meeting to address the issue of proportional voting, but
that no representative of the City of Santa Ana ~ad shown up to
discuss the matter; as a member city, however, Santa Ana could
still propose a resolution in favor of proportional voting on
the floor of the State Convention in Anaheim in September, 1978.
Council directed Staff to prepare such a resolution for presenta-
tion to the League at the State Convention on motion of Council-
man Brandt, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried 6:0
unanimously. ~ CA 148.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
348 AUGUST 21, 1978
WATER RATE INCREASES After considering the
SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING report dated August 8,
SEPTEMBER 5 1978, prepared by Walter
Schrauh, Senior Civil
Engineer, presenting the Water Rate Study for 1978-79 and
requesting that Council set a public hearing to consider water
rate increases, Council set the public hearing on September 5,
at 7:30 P.M., and instructed the Clerk to publish an advertise-
ment three times in The Register to be three by four inches or
a total of twelve column inches in size, giving a summary of
information to be considered at the hearing; on motion of
Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 5:2,
with Mayor Evans and Councilman Bricken dissenting.
Councilman Bricken arrived at 3:00 P.M. and participated in the
consideration of this item.
Prior to the voting, both Councilmen Ward and Brandt expressed
concern about effective communication with the public and the
importance of the public knowing specifics on information to
be considered at the hearing. CA 12.2
1978
RESOLUTION NO. 78-98
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCAG
NOT ADOPTED
Councilman Bricken.
The vote on this item
had been postponed from
earlier in the meeting
awaiting the arrival of
A motion not to withdraw as a member of the Southern California
Association of Governments but to continue the nonpayment of
dues was made by Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman
Ward, and carried 4:3, with Councilmen Garthe and Ortiz and
Mayor Evans dissenting.
There were two prior motions which failed to pass. The first
was also a motion not to withdraw as a member of SCAG but to
continue the nonpayment of dues and was made by Councilman
Brandt, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto, failing to carry 3:4,
with Councilmen Garthe, Ortiz, Bricken and Mayor Evans dissent-
ing. The second was a motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 78-98
declaring intention to withdraw made by Councilman Ortiz, seconded
by Councilman Bricken, and failing to carry 3:4, with Council-
men Ward, Brandt, Garthe, and Yamamoto dissenting. CA 141
SANTIAGO STREET Council continued the
TRAFFIC CONTROL consideration of the
CONTINUED TO EVENING AGENDA status report on Santiago
Street Traffic Control
Measures, dated August 14, 1978, prepared by Thomas Brohard,
Public Works Department, to the evening Agenda to accommodate
members of the public wishing to address Council on the item;
on motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
and carried 7:0 unanimously.
ZOO DEVELOPM~ENT & RENAMING At the request of Staff
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 2 Council continued to
October 2, 1978 the
status report on the
zoo development prepared by Robert E. Gresham, Director of
Recreation and Parks, and the report on the renaming of the
zoo prepared by William J. Palethorpe, Leisure Services Director;
both dated August 15, 1978; on motion of Councilman Bricken,
seconded by Councilman Ortiz, and carried 7:0 unanimously.
CA 52.3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
349 AUGUST 21, 1978
CETA TITLE I FUNDING Council reviewed the
OCT. 1, 1978 - SEPT. 30, 1979 report dated August 7,
TENTATIVELY APPROVED 1978, relating to CETA
Title I Tentative Fund-
ing Plan for the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 1978
and ending September 30, 1979, prepared by Keith Blunt, Manpower
Project Coordinator; and tentatively approved the funding
levels for programs listed in the report on motion of Council-
man Ortiz, sedonded by Councilman Brandt, and carried 7:0
unanimously.
Prior to voting, Peter Grams, Director of Community Relations,
responded to questions from Council. He stated that funds had
been allocated to maximize opportunities wherever possible.
Councilman Brandt inquired about the effectiveness of the
various programs insofar as training individuals and providing
them with background and knowledge required to apply for jobs.
Mr. Grams responded that all of the organizations are monitored
to determine the number of placements made and that the organiza-
tions are aware that continued funding depends on their success
in that area.
The report indicated that it would be resubmitted to Council for
final approval in September. CA 131.11
USE OF CITY CARS TO & FROM WORK Council affirmed its policy
REFERRAL #15-78 designating the City
POLICY AFFIRMED; REPORT REQUESTED Manager to approve all
authorizations for City
vehicles driven home after hours; deleted Referral No. 15-78;
and requested a report from the Acting City Manager within thirty
days regarding possible abuses in the use of City cars by employ-
ees; on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman
Ortiz, and carried 7:0 unanimously. The action was taken after
a review of a report on City vehicles taken home after hours
dated August 16, 1978, prepared by Dennis Yata, Senior Manage-
ment Analyst.
Prior to the voting, there was Council consensus that possible
abuses of all kinds needed to be investigated; that they are
concerned not only with improper usage of vehicles being driven
to and from work, but vehicle usage during working hours as
well. CA 79
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST A report prepared by Roy
TYPIST CLERK I - MANAGER'S OFFICE M. Ingalls, Disaster
AUTHORIZED Services Coordinator,
dated August 11, 1978,
recommended lifting the hiring freeze for the filling of one
Typist Clerk I position for the City Manager's Office. The
hiring freeze was lifted and hiring of one Typist Clerk I was
authorized on motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded by Council-
man Garthe, carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
CA 50
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST A report prepared by War-
SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC ren H. Clark, Superinten-
AUTHORIZED dent, Maintenance Ser-
vices Department, dated
August 4, 1978 recommended lifting the hiring freeze for the
filling of one Senior Equipment Mechanic position for the
Maintenance Services Department. The hiring freeze was lifted
and hiring of one Senior Equipment Mechanic was authorized on
motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Brandt,
carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. CA 50
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
350 AUGUST 21, 1978
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST A report prepared by the
ASSOCIATE PLANNER & PLANNING Planning Department,
TECHNICIANS - AUTHORIZED dated August 15, 1978
recommended lifting the
hiring freeze for the filling of one Associate Planner position
and two Planning Technician positions for the department. The
hiring freeze was lifted and hiring of one Associate Planner
and two Planning Technicians was authorized on motion of Coun-
cilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ward, carried 7:0
unanimously. CA 50
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST A report prepared by L.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT & BUYERS M. Shaffer, Director of
AUTHORIZED Finance, dated August 8,
1978 recommended lifting
the hiring freeze for the filling of one Senior Accountant
position in the Accounting Division and two Buyer positions in
the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department. The hiring
freeze was lifted and hiring of one Senior Accountant and two
Buyers was authorized on motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded
by Councilman Brandt, carried 6:1, with Mayor Evans dissenting.
CA 50
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST A report prepared by
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY Edward J. Cooper, Assistant
AUTHORIZED City Attorney, dated
August 14, 1978, recom-
mended lifting the hiring freeze for the filling of one Deputy
City Attorney position in the City Attorney's Office. The
hiring freeze was lifted and hiring of one Deputy City Attorney
was authorized on motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by
Councilman Garthe, carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissent-
ing. CA 50
HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION REQUEST A report prepared by
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MAN I & Robert E. Gresham,
TREE TRIMMER - AUTHORIZED Recreation and Parks
Department, dated
August 14, 1978, recommended lifting the hiring freeze for the
filling of two Grounds Maintenance Man I positions (one for
North Parks and one for South Parks) and one Tree Trimmer
position in the Recreation and Parks Department. The hiring
freeze was lifted and hiring of two individuals to fill the
Grounds Maintenance Man I positions and one Tree Trimmer was
authorized on motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Ward, carried 6:1, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting.
CA 50
After voting, Councilman Yamamoto stated that he had voted
NO on several of the hiring freeze exemption requests because
of his concern about reduced future revenues as a result of
the passage of Proposition 13 (Jarvis).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 8 Appropriation Adjustment
THERMOPLASTIC CROSSWALK MATERIAL No. 8, establishing
APPROVED operating accounts for
Project 2065 to install
thermoplastic material on all crosswalks with $300,300 funded
under Section 151 of the Federal Highway Act of 1976, Federal
Aid Safety Program, was approved on motion of Councilman Ward,
seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 7:0 unanimously. CA 65.3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
351 AUGUST 21, 1978
ORAL COMMUNICATION The Acting City Manager
DELEGATE TO LEAGUE CONVENTION reminded Council that
APPOINTED a delegate will be
required to attend the
League of Cities Convention, September 24 through 26, 1978 in
Anaheim~ California. Councilman Brandt was appointed to serve
as the Delegate, with Councilman Ward as the Alternate Delegate,
on the unanimously carried 7:0 motion of Councilman Ortiz,
seconded by Councilman Garthe. CA 148.1
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Brandt stated
BUILDING PERMIT CHECKS that he believed the
REFERRED TO STAFF $15.00 fee currently
being charged for members
of the public to determine the existence of a building permit
was excessive in that the services provided entailed only a
brief check of the files and the typing of one letter. He sug-
bested that the use of a preprinted form letter might be one
method of reducing costs. Council requested Staff to investi-
gate possible methods of reducing costs to the public for
building permit checks on motion of Councilman Brandt, seconded
by Councilman Ward, carried 7:0 unanimously. CA 87
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Ortiz announced
FOREIGN VISITORS that he had represented
INCREASED PARTICIPATION URGED the City at the Pan
American Games over the
weekend at Santa Ana College, and had found it to be a very
satisfying experience. He urged increased participation by
City officials in such events, and suggested that there be more
communication between the City and sponsoring organizations when
guests from foreign countries are involved. CA 151
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Garthe stated
DEDICATION OF PROPERTY TO CITY that he had recently
spoken with a citizen
who believed that he must
dedicate a portion of his property adjacent to the curb to the
City upon the sale of his home. The Director of Public Works
responded that no such dedication is required upon the sale of
property, but only in connection with Variances, Conditional
Use Permits, and other types of building exceptions. CA 45
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Evans stated that
PLAQUE FOR VIETNAM VETERANS he had met with Supervisor
Anthony regarding plans
for the placement of a
plaque honoring Vietnam veterans within the Civic Center area,
and that the City may be asked to make a donation for the project
at a later date, but that the letter of request on the Council's
August 7 Agenda could be tabled for the time being. CA 77.11
ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Evans stated that
YARD SALES ON MC FADDEN he had noticed considerable
improvement in the appear-
ance of the yards along
McFadden with the movement of garage sales into backyards, and
that he had received calls from several residents in the area
who were very happy about the improved situation. CA 65.6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
352 AUGUST 21, 1978
RECESS At 3:44 P.M. Mayor
EXECUTIVE SESSION Evans recessed the
meeting to hold an
Executive Session to
consider legal and personnel matters; the meeting was recon-
vened at 4:45 P.M. and immediately recessed~for dinner. The
meeting recQnvened at 7:32 P.M. with all Council members present
except Councilman Brandt, who arrived at 8:25 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
Flag, the Invocation was
given by Councilman Garthe.
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Evans announced that
HRC/HAC COMMISSION MEMBER the newly-appointed member
ERNEST NORTON to the Human Relations
Commission/Housing Advisory
Commission, was present at the meeting to take the oath of
office; Clerk of the Council Florence Malone administered the
oath after which Councilmen individually welcomed Mr. Norton to
City service. CA 80.9
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL #393 The Mayor announced that
VA 78-30 - 1225 W. 17TH STREET this was the time and
REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION place for the public
hearing of Negative
Declaration and Appeal #393 of the approval of Variance 78-30
to allow a retail/wholesale motor parts store (Santa Ana Motor
Parts) in a C 1 zone and allow a business building to extend
thirty feet into a Ri District with the remaining portion of
the RI property used for parking and ingress/egress, at 1225
West Seventeenth Street.
The Mayor turned the public hearing, over to Vice Mayor Ward
and left the Council Chambers after declaring the existence of
a potential conflict of interest in that the title company for
which he is employed is providing services to the applicant
for the Variance.
Robert Sundstrom, Associate Planner, taking excerpts from the
Planning Commission Finding of Fact, stated that there are two
zoning classifications applied to the parcel, C1 and Ri; that the
size of the parcel (80' x 243') provides minimal street frontage
for access and egress and parking; therefore, the building area
must be made up with the depth of the lot; that a 20-foot non-
exclusive easement for vehicular access is presently in existence
along the rear portion of the building to the north property line
which provides an adequate separation for the single-family
residences to the north. He added that the Planning Commission
had unanimously approved the Variance on July 24, 1978 because
the proposed use is consistent with surrounding uses and will
not be detrimental or injurious to surrounding properties and
it is consistent with the General Plan.
Vice Mayor Ward recognized Mr. LeRoy Stoltz, 1226 West 18th
Street, who had filed the Appeal of the Planning Commission's
action to grant the Variance because it allows a wholesale
business in a C-1 zone and a business building to extend 30 feet
into an Ri zone that has a Variance for parking.
Mr. Stoltz stated that he had filed the Appeal on behalf of
homeowners in the area to preserve the integrity of the residen-
tial neighborhood. He reviewed a history of the development
of the area, illustrating cooperation between business and
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 353 AUGUST 21, 1978
residential interests over. the years; that the owner of the
subject property had created his own problem by allowing a small
building to be constructed which now precludes his proposed
building from being constructed to the street; and that removal
of the small building would allow the proposed building to be
built in the C1 property area without encroaching into the Ri.
Mrs. Donna Scarnecchia, 1230 W. 18th Street, also spoke in favor
of the Appeal, and against the Variance, as a representative of
the neighbors on 18th Street, stating that they are opposed to
the business that will be conducted on the property and to the
extension of the building into the RI buffer zone, which the
neighbors have always relied on to protect their homes and the
back of their property from business activity intrusion. She
stated that there would be no objection if the building did not
extend into that Ri buffer zone.
The following persons spoke against the Appeal and in favor
of the Variance:
Albert Nelson, 18191 Romelle
James Yates, designer of the proposed building
Edward Pape, owner of the property
The opponents stated that the construction will be compatible
with the neighborhood and add to the City's tax base; that a
78-foot buffer zone and a 6-foot high block wall fence will
separate the residential properties from the business; that the
small building (Fotomat Store) could be removed because it has
a 90-day cancellation lease.
There were no additional speakers and the Vice Mayor closed the
public hearing.
The matter was referred-back to the Planning Commission with
instructions to staff to execute a redesign to the project to
avoid intrusion into the ll0-foot Ri buffer zone on the
unanimously carried 5:0 motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded
by Councilman Brandt.
An additional motion by Councilman Bricken, seconded by Vice
Mayor Ward and carried unanimously 5:0, instructed the Redevelop-
ment Director to take into consideration the Circumstances of
Council's action in this matter insofar as it may affect the
relocation of Santa Ana Motor Parts from its present location
on Fifth Street.
Mayor Evans returned
PUBLIC HEARING - A.A.
2200 N. BROADWAY
NS-1449 - 1ST READING
is a client of their employers
bers.
CA 13.3
to the Chamber; Councilman Brandt arrived 8:25 P.M.
799 Mayor Evans and Vice
Mayor Ward declared a
conflict of interest
because the applicant
and they left the Council Cham-
Councilman Garthe assumed ~he Chair. ~
Mayor Pro Tem Garthe announced that this was the time and place
for the public hearing on Amendment Application No. 799 and its
Negative Declaration. He further stated that the application,
filed by Mohler Development Co. of Tustin, proposed to rezone
property on the west side of Broadway (2200 North Broadway)
approximately 165 feet south of Santa Clara Avenue from the Ri
(Single Family Residence) District to the P (Professional)
District.
Planning Director Charles Zimmerman, taking excerpts from his
report dated July 28, 1978, stated that the Planning Commission
had unanimously recommended approval of the application on
July 24, 1978 because the zone change is a condition of approval
of Variance 78-15 and Conditional Use Permit 78-11, as mandated
by the City and the proposed zoning will not be detrimental to
the existing or proposed uses in the area.
'CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 354 AUGUST 21, 1978
Don McPherson, 13541 Prospect Avenue, responded to the call
for proponents. He stated that he represented t'he applicant and
recommended approval of the zone change to properly develop the
property for residential condominium purposes.
There were no opponents or other speakers, an~ the Mayor Pro
Tem closed the public hearing.
Council approved and filed the Negative Declaration, placed the
following ordinance on first reading, and authorized publica-
tion of its title, on the unanimously carried 5:0 motion of
Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Ortiz:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1449 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 799 TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 N. BROADWAY, SANTA ANA, FROM THE
RI (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT TO THE P (PROFES-
SIONAL) DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL MAP NO. 1-5-10.
CA t0
PUBLIC HEARING
STREET VACATION - 2ND, GARNSEY,
PARTON, & ALLEYS - RES. 78-111
ADOPTED
Garnsey and Parton Streets and alleys
from Flower to Van Ness Streets.
Mayor Evans announced that
this was the time and the
place for the public hear-
ing on the proposed vaca-
tion of portions of Second,
from First to Third and
Director of Public Works John Stevens, taking excerpts from the
Planning Department report dated July 12, 1978, stated that the
proposed vacation would eliminate traffic haz.arRs, faci'litate
smoother traffic circulation, eliminate current blight in the
form of excessive rights of way, resulting in frequent traffic
intersections, and decrease the number of small inefficient
blocks.
There were no proponents, opponents or others who wished to
speak in response to the Mayor's 'call, and he closed the public
hearing.
The following resolution was adopted on the.unanimously approved
7:0 motion of Councilman Ward, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto:
RESOLUTION 78-111 - A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING THOSE PORTIONS
OF SECOND STREET, GARNSEY STREET, PARTON STREET, AND ALL
EAST-WEST ALLEYS IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY FIRST STREET,
FLOWER STREET, THIRD STREET, AND FORMER VAN NESS AVENUE,
IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. CA 14
ORIENTAL COCKROA(~t INFESTATION Council directed Staff
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE to obtain professional
ORDERED assistance to determine
the extent of the Oriental
Cockroach problem in the Southwest'part of the City (First to
McFadden, Main to. Bristol); to design a comprehensive program
for abatement that would include the South Central Neighbors and
the City's participation; and to report back to Council in 30
days, on the motion of Councilman Ward~, seconded by Councilman
Bricken, and carried 5:2, with Councilman Yamamoto and Mayor
Evans dissenting.
Prior to the motion the following people addressed the Council
on the cockroach problem:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
355
AUGUST 21, 1978
Helen Snyder, 634 South Rosewood
Cathy Quick, 602 South Garnsey
Endina Clements, 316 South Birch
Mary Childress, 910 South Birch
The speakers stated that the cockroaches breed in the sewer
systems and water meter boxes; that they and their neighbors
have been shuffled between the City Staff, City Council,- Public
Health and Vector Control Departments; and that they are will-
ing to work with the City to effect an area-wide abatement
program because the roaches are a health hazard and an immaculate
house and spraying have not rid the area of the problem. They
submitted the following suggestion as a resolution to the
infestation:
By September 1, 1978 - City should inspect water meter
boxes for serious cracks
By September 15, 1978 - City should replace all seriously
damaged water meter boxes
By September 23, 19'78 - City should provide sand in the
neighborhood and the South Central Neighbors, aided by
Neighborhood youth groups will put sand in all water
meter boxes
By September 29, 1978 - Orange. County Vector Control should
spray in and around water meter boxes (funds for labor
and insecticide to be provided by City) CA 54
RECESS
Councilmen present.
At 9:05 P.M., Mayor
Evans declared a recess;
the meeting reconvened
at 9:15 P.M., with all
POLICE INCIDENT Council authorized Mayor
SOUTH MAIN STREET "CRUISERS" Evans to appoint a Commit-
COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED tee to. review the South
Main Street "cruising"
situation with representation from all interest groups, on the
unanimously approved 7:0 motion of Councilman Ward, seconded
by Councilman Bricken.
Mayor Evans stated that tentatively the Committee would include
a member of the City Council, a member of the City's Human
Relations Committee, a member of the City's Police Department,
Messrs. Ruben Reyna, Rodolfo Jimenez and Steve. Baca of LULAC
(League of United Latin American Citizens) and Juan Barba of
Buena Gente (a Mexican-American youth organization).
Councilman Brandt moved to adopt the following recommendations
contained in the written report of Police Chief Davis dated
August 21, 1978. The motion 'was seconded by Councilman Bricken
and carried unanimously 7:0:
Direct the Police Department to continue with'a strong
presence of police enforcement in order to deter the
continued gathering and acceleration of the gathering;
Direct individuals who may make complaints of unusual
force to use the complaint process established by
State law;
Direct the Police to use citation and arrest whenever
necessary as well as alternate closing of Main Street
to break up patterns of congestion, loitering and
cruising;
Direct Staff to provide enforcement rights through
local ordinance of loiterers on private property where
businesses are closed and the subjects do not have
permission of the owners to be on their property.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
356 AUGUST 21, 1978
Prior to the motion, Police Chief Raymond .~Davis gave a summary
of the Sunday cruising activity on South Main Street that has
been steadily increasing over the past several months. He stated
that traditionally cruisers violate the laws, litter and damage
private and business property, disturb the peace, and clog traf-.
fic arteries; that South Main Street has experienced all of these
and more since March, probably as a result of stepped-up enforce-
ment in the City of Whittier, where cruisers have long been
active; that the cruisers are predominantly teenagers; that a
week ago on Sunday 60 citations were written and 20 arrests were
made for a variety of reasons, including curfew, equipment and
traffic violations, unnecessary'honking of horns, etc.; that
barricades had been set' up to regulate traffic flow; that SO to
55 per cent of the cruisers are not residents of Santa Aha and
are in the City due to the wide distribution of handbills ~invit-
ing people from all over the Southern California area to come
to the City. Chief Davis reminded Council that the Police
Department has an investigation and complaint process that may
be utilized in the event of police complaints but that no one
had utilized the process as a result of police enforcement of
the cruising situation on South Main Street.
The following persons addressed the Council on the subject:
Steve Baca, 529 South Van Ness, President of LULAC
Ruben Reyna (no address given)
Gloria Perez, LULAC member, 5124 - D West First Street
A1 Amezcua, 1246 South Rosewood
Rudy Jimenez, Deputy District Director of LULAC, 1306 S. Baker
Mickey Madden, 2319 N. Rosewood
Alex Acevedo, President of the Mexican-American Chamber of
Commerce of Orange County
Juan Barba, 1246 S. Rosewood
There were six other persons who spoke who did not file an
identification form; consequently their names are not included
in the interests of accurate addresses and spelling of names.
Those who spoke stated that Chicano youth had been arrested,
antagonized and harrassed by Santa Ana Police officers; that
representatives of LULAC had met with Mayor Evans to request
the number and nature of the complaints against the cruisers, and
an explanation of the use of road blocks by the Police; that the
Chicano Community is willing to work to assist the Police Depart-
ment; that a one-sided article on the matter had been published
by "The Register"; that low-riders are "here to stay and will
continue"; that low-riding is a form of expressing creativity
and personality; that the problems can be worked out through a
monitor system that includes the Hispanic Voice; that the COP
(Community Oriented Policing) group in the area is willing to
help; that Buena Gente,. a newly formed organization initiated
by youth to promote unity among all Orange County barrios, is
willing to assist to help solve the problems; that no one likes
to see the deterioration to the City caused by the graffitti,
litter, and property damage which accompanies the low-rider
activity; and that the monitor committee should include a youth
representative as well as parents, and South Main business
people. CA 45.1; CA 47
RECESS
members present.
At 10:40 P.M., Mayor
Evans recessed the meeting;
at 10:50 P.M., Council
reconvened with all
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 357 AUGUST 21, 1978
312 PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT Council directed Staff to
LOAN PROGRAM take all necessary steps
ESTABLISHED for the establishment
of a HUD Section "312"
Loan Program and to notify the Los Angeles Area Office of HUD
(Housing and.Urban Development) of the City's request for funding
and assistance in staff training, on the unanimously approved
7:0 motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman BrandS.
Prior to the motion, Alice McCullough, Coordinator for the
Community Development Office, quoting excerpts from her report
dated August 18, stated that the City has the opportunity to
apply for some additional Federal funds for low-interest improve-
ment loans for residential and commercial properties; and that
immediate action is recommended because new money for this
Program becomes available in October.
The following persons spoke in support of the Program:
Ruby Epps, 626 Jackson, representing the SANO Housing
Committee
Rosie Montoya, 2039 Hickory Street CA 140.20
SANTIAGO STREET TRAFFIC
CONTROL MEASURES - STATUS REPORT
STAFF INSTRUCTED
Street Traffic Management Plan:
Council instructed the
Staff to consider the
the f611owing modifica-
tions in the Santiago
1. Additional stop signs on Santiago Street;
2. Redesign of entire intersection at Memory Lane and.
Santiago Street to encourage disincentives for use;
3. Removal of existing traffic control devices;
4. Examination of cost of extension of Lincoln;
Development of a projection based upon the build-out
of areas in Santa Ana and Orange and what it means to
future traffic movement;
Examination of whether or not a one-way street on
Santiago is feasible in terms of exiting but preventing
re-entry;
7. Allowance for the future role of Valencia in the Traffic
Management Program.
The motion of instruction was made by Councilman Bricken, seconded
by Councilman Brandt and carried 7:0 unanimously.
Prior to the motion, Council considered the report dated
August 14, 1978 prepared by Thomas Brohard and listened to
a summary of the traffic control measures taken in an attempt to
reduce speeding and traffic volume on Santiago Street during
the preceding months and the public reaction to them.
The following persons spoke on the subject:
Claudia Farley, 120 Bachman Drive
William May, 2401 North Santiago
Margaret Wattles, 406 Virginia
Carol Casperson, 926 E. Park Lane
Clyde Gilbert, 2405 Valencia Street
Isabel Reed, 2418 Larchmont
Bob Carp, 2610 N. Santiago
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Francis Griset, 2324 Oakmont
Bob Warren, 2337 N. Santiago
Ruth Jacobs, 915 E. Avalon
In addition, there were several other speakers who did not
file identification forms.
The speakers requested removal of the "no left turn" sign at
Santiago Street and Memory Lane because it is hazardous and
disruptive; closure of Santiago Street at Memory Lane; leave
Santiago Street open to serve its function as a collector
street; temporary closure of Santiago Street on a trial basis to
test the public reaction. They stated that a petition to close
Santiago Street at Memory Lane was being circulated in the area
and would be presented to Council within the next two months;
that there is a concern for the future of Santiago Street with
regard to the traffic impacts from the development to the
North (Orange Towers); that those recommending closure of Santiago
are biased; that there has been' a limousine 'service being operated
from a house on Santiago for over seven years; that people who
live on Santiago knew it was not a cul-de-sac when they purchased
and it is not fair to try to change it to one now; that Valencia
should be repaired to absorb some of the traffic; that commer-
cial traffic should be prohibited on Santiago; that it would be
detrimental to close the only traffic artery for a mile-stretch
between Santa Ana and Orange; that future widening of the street
may be a solution to the increased traffic from the Orange
Towers and other proposed business development to the north, and
that emergency access would be difficult if the street were closed.
CA 18.9; CA 78.11
ORAL COMMUNICATION In response to a request
NEW POLICE STATION SITE from Pete Major, 923 N.
COMMITTEE REPORT Olive, regarding the date
TENTATIVELY SET FOR SEPT. 5 of the public hearing
for the report of the
citizens committee regarding a proposed new police station
facility, Councilman Brandt, Chairman of the Committee, stated
that the report was undergoing a final review by Committee
members, and barring extensive revision, should be presented
to the City Council at its September 5 meeting. CA 47
ADJOURNMENT At 12:'10 A.M., the meeting
was adjourned at the
unanimously carried 7:0
motion of Councilman
Brandt, seconded by Councilman Garthe.
FLORENCE I. MAL~ONE'
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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