HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1981 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
December 7, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bricken at 1:05 p.m., in the
City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present
were Daniel E. Griset, R.W. Luxembourger, J. Ogden Markel, and Mayor
Gordon Bricken. Also present were City Manager A. J. Wilson, City
Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy.
Councilmembers Patricia A. McGuigan and Alfred C. Serrato joined the
meeting at 1:20 p.m., and 1:22 p.m., respectively. Councilmember Acosta
was excused from the meeting by unanimous vote of Council.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, the Invocation was
given by Mayor Bricken.
MOMENT OF SILENCE Councilmember Markel requested
that the Council and members of
the audience take a few moments
to remember former City Manager
Carl J. Thornton, who had recently passed away. Mayor Bricken announced
that the Council meeting would be recessed in memory of the former City
Manager.
WORK STUDY SESSION Dr. Richard Andrews, Project
CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE PROJ. Director for the Southern
California Earthquake Prepared-
ness Project, addressed Council,
stating that the goal of the project was to stimulate preparedness for
predicted or unpredicted earthquakes in the five-county southern California
region located along the San Andreas fault. He stressed the need for a
cooperative planning effort involving both public and private sectors.
Following his presentation, he responded to questions from the audience
and Council.
The Council recessed at 1:57 p.m., and reconvened at 2:09 p.m., with the
same members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS REMOVED
The following items were removed
from the Consent Calendar: 3I,
3K, 4, 5C, 5F, 5G, 6G, 8A, and
19B.
CONSENT CALENDAR
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
MOTION was made by Griset, seconded
by Luxembour§er, to approve staff
recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar items:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan,
Serrato
None
Acosta
MINUTES Approved the Minutes of the Ad-
journed Regular Meeting of
November 16, 1981, the Regular
Meeting of November 16, 1981,
and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 19, 1981.
BID CALLS
Approved plans and specifications
and authorized advertisement
for bids on the following:
SPEC 81-034 - One Utility Trailer - Public Works.
SPEC 81-042 - Four Portable Electrical Generators for
Emergency Use - Fire Department.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 368 DECEMBER 7, 1981
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPROVED - Continued
PROJECT 2084 - Contractual Street Tree Maintenance -
Transportation.
PROJECT 6169 - Windsor Park Security and Tennis Court
Lighting - Recreation, Park & Comm. Services.
CA 89
BID AWARDS
Awarded the following in accord-
ance with summary of bid reports
submitted:
SPEC 80-011 - One Automated Fuel Dispensing System -
Public Works; William M. Wilsons Sons, Inc., in the
amount of $29,990.96.
SPEC 81-021A - Eight Radios (Four Complete Mobile Motor-
cycle & Four Hand-Held) and One Wall Mount Charger -
Police Department; Motorola Communications & Electronics,
Inc., in the amount of $16,181.96.
SPEC 81-021B - 20 Hand-Held Radios - Police Department;
Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc., in the
amount of $34,900.00.
SPEC 81-022 - Fire Equipment and Tools - Fire Department;
San Diego Fire Equipment (Group I), in the amount of
$1,453.36; Halprin Supply (Group II), in the amount
of $1,757.92; Wardlaw Fire Equipment, Inc. (Group III),
in the amount of $12,581.14; and Western Fire Equipment
Co. (Group IV), in the amount of $707.17.
SPEC 81-027 - Replacing Three Dual Magnetos - Public Works;
Waukesha Servicenter, Inc., in the amount of $6,815.76.
SPEC 81-028 - One Trailer Mounted Air Compressor - Public
Works; Orange County Equipment Co., in the amount of
$9,354.53.
SPEC 81-230 - Annual Purchase of Traffic Paint Require-
ments - Transportation; Centerline Products, in the amount
of $49,000.00.
PROJECT 7294 - Jerome Center Chain Link Fence Construction -
Recreation, Park & Comm. Services; Better Built Fence Co.,
in the amount of $8,850.00.
PROJECT 8424 - Reconstruct Tiled Roof of Bowers Museum
Buildings - Public Works; Holmes Roofing Co., in the amount
of $20,000.00.
CA 89
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Received and filed staff report
on the following:
ZUNIGA, Lino V. & Virginia G., 1400 W. McFadden #5 -
Person-to-person Transfer Type 41 On-sale Beer &
Wine, Public Eating Place.
PARK, Hyun W. & Tai S., 2520 N. Grand - Person-to-
person Transfer Type 21 Off-sale General.
SUSSMAN, Henry & Beverly R., 2510 S. Bristol - Person-
to-person Transfer Type 41 On-sale Beer & Wine, Public
Eating Place.
VARGAS, Mark A. & ROWE, Thomas B., 1631E. 17th #J -
Person-to-person Transfer Type 41 On-sale Beer & Wine,
Bonafide Public Eating Place.
CA 146
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
369
DECEMBER 7, 1981
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
DEEDS WITH CASH
GRANTEE CITY
Approved the following deeds
and authorized execution of all
necessary documents by the
Mayor and Clerk:
VASQUEZ, Nickie C., east of Euclid Street, south of
Hazard Avenue; street purposes.
BRYANT, Balandina, HERNANDEZ, Elias, & CARROL Justina,
east of Euclid Street, north at Progresso; street
purposes.
PINKSTAFF, Manuella M. & Lawrence A., east of Euclid
Street, south of Seventh Street; street purposes.
RODRIGUEZ, Ronald C. & Abigail, and DEPARRA, Maria G.,
west of Euclid Street, south of Hazard Avenue; street
purposes.
RUVALCABA, Mary 0., west of Euclid Street, north of
Progresso; street purposes.
CARILLO, Teresa, RODRIQUEZ, Pedro & Juana, and PORTILLO,
Emilia A., southeast corner of Euclid Street and Sixteenth
Street; street purposes.
DEEDS NO CASH
GRANTOR CITY
Approved the following deeds
and authorized execution of all
necessary documents by the
Mayor and Clerk:
WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, east of Tustin Avenue at Wellington;
extinguish S.A.V.Io easement. CA 155
MINOR EXCEPTION
Approved and filed the Notice of
Exemption and Findings of Fact
on the following:
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 81-38 - Filed by Palms Foods, Inc.,
to allow on-sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant,
"Wok King," within a retail center in the C5 District, Type
"41" License. Zoning Administrator's Decision: APPROVED. CA 13.2
TENTATIVE TRAC~ MAP
alley requirements on the following:
Approved and filed Negative
Declaration; approved subject
to conditions in Planning
Director's report; and waived
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & TRACT MAP 10948 - Filed by Hearthstone
Investment Company, creating one lot; proposed lot is to be
used for residential condominium purposes (lO0-unit conversion);
generally located on the north side of Santa Clara Avenue, east
of Tustin Avenue (2201-2241E. Santa Clara Avenue.) CA 24
FINAL TRACT MAPS
Approved final map; accepted the
dedications thereon for the
following:
TRACT MAP 11298 - East side of Harper Street, north of First
Street; I lot.
Approved final map; accepted the dedications thereon; and authorized
execution of the subdivision agreement and bonds for the following:
TRACT MAP 11361 - Southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard
and Bear Street; 2 lots.
CA 24
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
370
DECEMBER 7, 1981
CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED - Continued
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
Accepted the following nominations
and set for consideration:
Nomination by Acosta for at-large representative to
Transportation Advisory Committee - John B. Casteix
for a term expiring December 31, 1982 (replacing
Charles Mosley).
Nomination by Luxembourger for at-large representative
to Inter-County Airport Authority - Allan V. Guy for a
term expiring October 15, 1982 (replacing John Garthe).
Appointed the following:
William Boynton as at-large representative to Vector
Control District of Orange County; for a term expiring
December 31, 1983 (Reappointed).
Richard Freeman as Chamber of Commerce representative to
Transportation Advisory Committee; for a term expiring
December 31, 1984 (Reappointed).
Rosalind Shigemura as Santa Ana Unified School District
representative to Transportation Advisory Committee; for
a term expiring December 31, 1984 (Reappointed).
Aileen Johnson as Senior Citizens representative to
Transportation Advisory Committee; for a term expiring
December 31, 1984 (Reappointed).
CA 80.9
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
Referred to administration, claims
received from November 6, 1981
through November 20, 1981. CA 65.7b
COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY
Received and filed report. CA 80.2
REPORTS TO FILE
Received and filed the following:
PROCLAMATION REPORT
CA 46
CONTINUE ITEMS
Continued the following to January 18,
1982:
AIRPORT FACILITIES
(Council Referral No. CR 81-18)
Continued the following to January 18, 1982:
STEWART ROTH APPEAL NO. 456; CUP NO. 81-6
PHYSICAL EXAMS FOR Authorized Life Extension Institute
RESERVE FIREFIGHTERS Medical Group of Garden Grove to
provide specific medical/physical
examinations to 70 students attend-
ing the Reserve Firefighter Academy classes commecing in February, 1982. CA 64
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * *
BID AWARD
PROJ 8356C & 6165
CONT'D TO 12/21/81
Following discussion, MOTION was
made by Luxembourger, seconded by
Markel, to continue the following
to December 21, 1981:
PROJECT 8356C & 6165 - Santa Ana Zoo Entrance and Restroom
Improvements - Recreation, Parks & Comm. Services; Jolley
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $176,386.00. (Agenda Item
3I)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 89
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 371 DECEMBER 7, 1981
BID AWARD
PROJ 8435
APPROVED
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by McGuigan, to award
the following:
PROJECT 8435 - Widen Northwest Corner of Bristol at Warner -
Transportation; American Construction, in the amount of
$15,439.40. (Agenda Item 3K)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 89
CHANGE ORDER
PROJECT 7140
APPROVED
MOTION was made by Markel,
seconded by Luxembourger,
to approve the following
change order:
PROJECT 7140 - Weed Abatement - Change Order No. 1;
increasing in the amount of $40,210.00 (165%).
(Agenda Item 4)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 89
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATION
GALLEGOS - 214 N. GRAND
CONT'D TO 12/21/81
following to December 21, 1981:
Antonio Gallegos addressed Council
and requested a continuance on
his license application. MOTION
was made by Serrato, seconded by
Luxembourger, to continue the
GALLEGOS, Antonio & Robert M., 214 N. Grand - Original
Type 20 Off-sale Beer & Wine. PROTESTS: Police - High
Crime Rate; Planning o Minor Exception Required. (Agenda
Item 5C)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 146.1
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATION
ARELLANO - 203 S. MAIN
RECEIVED & FILED
Following discussion, MOTION was
made by Luxembourger, seconded
by Serrato, to receive and file
the staff report on the following:
ARELLANO, Juan A. & Maria E., 203 S. Main - Original
Type 20 Off-sale Beer & Wine. PROTESTS: Police - High
Crime Rate; Planning - Minor Exception Required. (Agenda
Item 5F)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 146.1
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE APPLICATION
VALLEJO - 1206 E. 4TH
RECEIVED & FILED
Pedro Vallejo addressed Council
regarding his license application.
MOTION was made by Markel, seconded
by McGuigan, to receive and file
the staff report on the following:
VALLEJO, Pedro, 1206 E. 4th Street - Original Type 20
Off-sale Beer & Wine. PROTESTS: Police - High Crime
Rate; Planning - Minor Exception Required. (Agenda
Item 5G)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 146.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 372 DECEMBER 7, 1981
DEED WITH CASH Following discussion, MOTION
GRANTEE CITY was made by Serrato, seconded
APPROVED by Markel, to approve the
following deed and authorize
execution of all necessary documents in connection with purchase by
Mayor and Clerk:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, west of Main Street, south of Roe Drive; street
purposes. (Agenda Item 6G)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 155
MINOR EXCEPTION 81-36
117 N. BROADWAY
APPROVED & FILED
on the following:
MOTION was made by Serrato,
seconded by Griset, to approve
and file the Notice of Ex-
ception and Findings of Fact
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 81-36 - Filed by Paul Greenberg
to allow on-sale beer and wine in a proposed restaurant,
"Grand Central Deli," at 117 N. Broadway in the C3
District (Grand Central Plaza), Type "41" License.
Zoning Administrator's Decison: APPROVED. (Agenda Item 8A)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, [uxembourger, Markel,
None
Acosta
McGuigan, Serrato
CA 13.5
CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE;
ELECTION CALENDAR
APPOINTMENTS & CALENDAR APPROVED
MOTION was made by Griset, seconded
by McGuigan to appoint the follow-
ing persons to the 1982 Charter
Revision Committee:
Name
Nominated
Victor Alleman
Hector R. Godinez
Lori Bassett
Sylvia Salenius
Mickey Madden
Pete Major
Paul S. Nash
Edward Kirby
Maxine Welle
Theodore Beall
Dr. Donald Waters
Frederick Clark
Freda Biegel
Frank Valdez
Paul Sepulveda
Acosta
Acosta
Bricken
Bricken
Bricken
Griset
Griset
Luxembourger
Luxembourger
Markel
Markel
McGuigan
McGuigan
Serrato
Serrato
AYES: Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Acosta
Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by McGuigan, to receive and file
the calendar for the 1982 Charter Amendments Election prepared by the
office of the Clerk of the Council, and to establish a deadline of January
8, 1982, at 5:00 p.m., for possible Charter amendments.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 129A
RECESS
CRA
RECONVENED
At 2:46 p.m~Council recessed to
the Community Redevelopment Agency
and reconvened at 2:47 p.m., with
the same members present.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
373
DECEMBER 7, 1981
ORD. NO. NS-1612
LIST OF OFFICERS FOR CITY
1ST READING & PUBLISH TITLE
of title:
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by Serrato, to place
the following ordinance on first
reading and authorize publication
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1612 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2-300 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTION 2-300.5 THERETO,
TO REVISE THE LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AND CHANGE THE TITLES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
AYES: Bricken, Griset,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Acosta
Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
CA 152
Council recessed at 2:54 p.m., and reconvened at 3:11 p.m., with the same
members present.
ECONOMIC DEV./REDEV.
PROJECT AREAS - REDEVo
COMMISSION DIRECED~-[O~--RES.
NO. 81-183, 81-184, 81-185,
& 81-186 ADOPTED
Council requested staff to
prepare a plan of action and
progress reports on the economic
development/redevelopment project
areas.
Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Serrato, to:
1)
Dir6ct the Redevelopment Commission to authorize the
Executive Director to consult with and obtain the advice
of Project Area residents, businessmen and community
organizations to establish a maximum program for compre-
hensive citizen participation in lieu of Project Area
Con~nittees; and
2) Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-183 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DETERMINING THAT A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANTA
ANA INTER-CITY COMMUTER STATION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-184 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DETERMINING THAT A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANTA
ANA SOUTH MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-185 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DETERMINING THAT A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANTA
ANA NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-186 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DETERMINING THAT A PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANTA
ANA SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 82
RES. NO. 81-202 - REQUEST
FOR STATE LEGISLATURE
APPROVAL RE: PARK SITES
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by McGuigan,
seconded by Serrato, to adopt
the following resolution:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 374 DECEMBER 7, 1981
RESOLUTION NO. 81-202 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE
TO APPROVE SALE OF THE WEST RESERVOIR AND LA BONITA PARK
SITES AND TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF THE SALE PROCEEDS
TO FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING PARK AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES IN WEST SANTA ANA.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Acosta
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
RES. NO. 81-203 - AUTH.
CA TO PERFORM CLAIMS
FUNCTIONS - ADOPTED
CA 45
CA 52
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by Serrato, to
adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-203 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO PERFORM CLAIMS FUNCTIONS AS
PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 935.4
AND 949.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 65.7A
RES. NO. 81-204 - ISSUANCE
OF BONDS - MARTIN-DECKER
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by Luxembourger,
to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-204 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MANUFACTUR-
ING AND RELATED FACILITIES BY MARTIN-DECKER DIVISION OF COOPER
INDUSTRIES, INCo
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
Markel
Acosta
CA 82.1
RES. NO. 81-205 - GRANT APP.
4TH ST. & SANTE FE R.R. TRACKS -
ADOPTED; RES. NO. 81-206 - GRANT
~th ST. & SANTA FE R.R.
TRACKS - ADOPTED
MOTION was made by McGuigan,
seconded by Luxembourger, to
adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 81-205 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF GRADE SEPARA-
TIONS AT FOURTH STREET, AND THE SANTA FE RAILROAD TRACKS.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-206 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF GRADE SEPARA-
TIONS AT SEVENTEENTH STREET, AND THE SANTA FE RAILROAD TRACKS.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 43
SA SEISMIC SAFETY ORD.
COMP. W/STATE LAW
RECEIVED & FILED
Ordinance with current State law.
MOTION was made by Luxembourger,
seconded by Serrato, to receive
and file the comparison report
of the Santa Ana Seismic Safety
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGui§an, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 78.3H
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 375 DECEMBER 7, 1981
CITY'S GOALS &
OBJECTIVES - ADOPTED;
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
- RECEIVED
tion plan contained in the same document.
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by Luxembourger, to
adopt the City's goals and
objectives "A Two Year Plan,"
and to receive the implementa-
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
Markel
Acosta
CA 106
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES Following discussion, the matter
REFERRED TO CM of setting up Council subcommittees
for various subjects was referred
to the City Manager for further
development by unanimous informal consent. CA 80.1
COUNCIL SEMINAR SESSION
REFERRED TO CM
informal consent.
Following discussion, the proposed
Council seminar session was
referred to the City Manager for
further development by unanimous
CA 80.1A
ZOO GRANT, ITT-CANNON
DR. OF FINANCE AUTHORIZED;
STAFF. AUTHORIZED; MAYOR
AUTHORIZED; NAME REFERRED
TO FACILITY NAMING COMMITTEE
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by McGuigan, to approve
the following:
1)
Authorize the Director of Finance to accept $26,000
from the Friends of the Zoo, donated by ITT-CANNON
for the Zoo's Education Center Amphitheater; and to
place said monies in an interest bearing account for
90 days, (interest to accrue to the Grant) expending
same only for the Zoo's Education Center Amphitheater;
2) Authorize staff to commence design of this new facility
and prepare Bid Call for Council approval;
3)
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Friends of the
Zoo on behalf of the Council, thanking them for their part
in obtaining this Grant; and
4) Refer suggested name, ITT-CANNON Education Center, to the
Facility Naming Committee for recommendation.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Acosta
RECESS
HSG. AUTHORITY
RECONVENED
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
CA 52
CA 89H
CA 80.9
At 4:15 p.m., Council recessed
to the Housing Authority and
reconvened at 4:16 p.m., with
the same members present.
RECESS TO SASSCER PARK At 4:17 p.m., Council recessed
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING to Sasscer Park for the lighting
of the City's Christmas Tree, and
at 4:45 p.m., recessed to dinner
at Nieuport 17 Restaurant, 1615 E. 17th Street.
The meeting was reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m., with the
same members present.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, the Invocation was
given by Reverend Dominick Tamietti,
Spurgeon United Methodist Church.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 376 DECEMBER 7, 1981
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mr. Paul Ramos, Zella Leveritt,
BY REPS FROM SO. CA and Mr. B. H. Strauss, represen-
GAS CO. tatives from Southern California
Gas Company, presented a commer-
cial concern award to the City for aggressive energy management in ten
City facilities, which was received by Vice Mayor Luxembourger. The Vice
Mayor thanked the representatives on behalf of the City of Santa Ana.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Bricken presented a pro-
"LUNGS FOR LIFE WEEK" clamation to Sherwin A. Gillman,
M.D., representative for the
Lung Association, proclaiming
the week of December 7 thru 11, 1981, as Lungs for Life Week. CA 46
SPECIAL PRESENTATION The Santa Aha Winds, under the
SANTA ANA WINDS direction of Robert Ward, per-
formed two Christmas selections
Mr. Ward stated that the Santa
Ana Winds has 165 members and is in its 11th year. Vice Mayor Luxembourger
presented Mr. Ward with a City cup in appreciation of the fine accomplish-
ments of the Santa Ana Winds.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL #452 The Mayor opened the public
EX 81-20 - 1340 W. FIRST ST. hearing on Appeal No, 452
CA INSTRUCTED filed by Jose and Eulogio
Bonilla appealing the Zoning
Administrator's denial of Minor Exception No. 81-20 to allow off-sale
beer and wine (Type "20" License) in an existing market in a retail
center at 1340 W. First Street in the Cl District.
The Chief of Planning presented the staff report and recommendations.
The Clerk of the Council reported there were no written communications.
Mr. Rick A. Blake, attorney for the applicant, spoke in favor of the
appeal.
There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Serrato, to approve and file the
Notice of Exemption and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
granting Appeal No. 455, approving EX 81-25, and overruling the decision of
the Zoning Administrator.
Motion passed on the following vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Serrato
Markel, McGuigan
Acosta
CA 13.5
PUBLIC HEARING o APPEAL NO. 459 Following consideration of a
CUP 81-13 - 1111S. HARBOR letter from Robert Verman, rep-
CONTINUED TO 1/4/82 resentative of Foster & Kleiser
Company, to continue Appeal No.
459 relative to Conditional Use Permit 81-13 to allow construction of an
off-premise advertising sign exceeding 35 feet in height at 1111S. Harbor
Blvd., MOTION was made by Luxembourger, seconded by Markel, to continue
the public hearing to January 4, 1982.
Motion passed on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan,
Serrato
None
Acosta
CA 13.4
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 377 DECEMBER 7, 1981
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN The Mayor opened the public
AMEND, NO. 81-1; RES. #81-162 - hearings of General Plan Amend-
A.A. #861 - 4810 WESTMINSTER AVE. ment No. 81-1, and Amendment
REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMM. Application No. 861 filed by
River City Development Co., to
rezone property at 4810 Westminster Avenue from the C2 (General Commercial),
C5 (Arterial Commercial) and R1 (Single Family Residential) Districts to
the R3 (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential) District.
The Chief of Planning presented the staff report and recommendations.
Mr. VerLyn Jensen, attorney representing the applicant, requested that
River City Development Company be permitted to amend its application
from R3 (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential) District to R3-SD
(Specific Design).
There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Following discussion, MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Luxembourger,
to grant the request of the applicant and to refer the amended application
to the Planning Commission.
Motion passed on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan,
Serrato
None
Acosta
No action was taken on General Plan Amendment No. 81-1/Resolution No. 81-162
or Ordinance No. NS-1606. CA 10
CA 78.3
ORD. NO. NS-1613 -
AMENDING ORD. NO. NS-1600
CONTINUED TO 1/4/82
MOTION was made by Griset,
seconded by Serrato, to place
the following ordinance on
first reading and authorize
publication of title:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1613 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. NS-1600 TO PROVIDE
FOR AN EXCEPTION FROM SAID ORDINANCE FOR ANY PRO-
POSED DEVELOPMENT FOR WHICH DEVELOPMENT PLANS HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ADOPTION THERE-
OF.
The following persons spoke against the adoption of Ordinance No. NS-1613:
Hal Thomas, 936 W. 18th Street, Santa Ana Historic Trust
David Fraunfelder, 819 N. Spurgeon, Historic French Park Assoc.
Following discussion, the motion made by Griset was withdrawn.
MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Luxembour§er, to continue said
matter to January 4, 1982.
Motion passed on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta CA 10
Council recessed at 8:36 p.m., and reconvened at 8:49 p.m., with the same
members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
BROADWAY OVERPASS
STAFF INSTRUCTED
The following persons expressed
their concerns and opposition~
relative to the proposed Broad-
way overpass:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 378 DECEMBER 7, 1981
John A. Barn~i~h, 2651 Heliotrope
Harold Lobaugh, 2307 Riverside
Mildred Collins, 2348 N. Park
Rose Pettis, 2342 N. Broadway
Robert S. Wright, 1913 Victoria
Samuel Romero, 2034 S. Spruce
Richard Longshore, 2314 N. Park
Bruce Sinclair, 1916 Greenleaf
Mickey R. Conroy, 2520 N. Linwood
L. C. Cartwright, 609 W. Memory
Joe Gilmaker, 308 W. Fourth
THe Acting Public Works Director reported the status of the project and
Assistant City Manager Swanson commented that a delay at this time could
"kill" the project.
Following discussion, decision was made by unanimous informal consent to
instruct staff to prepare an updated report regarding the Broadway over-
pass. CA 29.10
EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:05 p.m. the Council re-
cessed to Executive Session,
and reconvened at 10:24 p.m.,
with the same members present.
By way of action out of Executive Session, MOTION was made by Luxembourger,
seconded by Markel, to set for public hearing on January 4 the matter of
acquisition by eminent domain of property for the Santa Aha Inter City
Commuter Station.
Motion passed on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan,
Serrato
None
Acosta
CA 82.12A
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Markel expressed
COUNCILMEMBERS his concerns relative to the
renovation of the eighth floor,
the executive management staff
retreat to San Diego, the refurbishing of the Mayor's office, and the
Mayor's roundtables.
Councilmember McGuigan expressed her appreciation to the staff for its
assistance at the Thanksgiving Dinner provided by George Smyrniotis of
the Golden Ram Restaurant to many Santa Ana citizens. MOTION was made
by McGuigan, seconded by Markel, to recognize the contribution of Mr.
Smyrniotis to Santa Aha.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato
None
Acosta
Councilmember Luxembourger requested an update on the automated signaliza-
tion program, and also information concerning the impacts on the City of
Orange disclosed by the Northeast Traffic Study.
Councilmember Griset reported that his attendance at the National League
of Cities had been worthwhile and that he would share his observations
with Councilmembers on an individual basis.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:41 p.m., the meeting was
adjourned in memory of Carl J.
Thornton, former City Manager,
to 11:30 a.m., December 21,
1981, at Fire Station #5, 120 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana.
en;JoC 't :Ycouncil /
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 379 DECEMBER 7, 1981