1994/10/11City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 11, 1994 - 5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Daly
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hunter
CITY MANAGER: James Ruth
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER: John Lower
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER: Gary Johnson
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Chris Jarvi
RECREATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT: Mark Deven
ZONING DIVISION MANAGER: Greg Hastings
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was
posted at 11:40 a.m. on October 7, 1994 at the Civic Center kiosk, containing
all items as shown herein.
Mayor Daly called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed
Session noting first that there are no additions to Closed Session items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
There were no public comments relative to Closed Session items.
The following items are to be considered at the Closed Session:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) - EXISTING LITIGATION:
Name of case: Anaheim Stadium Associates v. City of Anaheim,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 44-81-74.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) - EXISTING LITIGATION:
Name of case: Golden West Baseball Co. v. City of Anaheim,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 40-92-46.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) - EXISTING LITIGATION:
Name of case: Campanula Properties, Inc., v. City of Anaheim,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 72-19-85.
RECESS: Council Member Daly moved to recess into Closed Session. Council
Member Simpson seconded the motion. Council Member Hunter was absent. MOTION
CARRIED. (4:06 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present with the exception of Council Member Hunter, and welcomed those
in attendance to the Council meeting. (5:15 p.m.).
INVOCATION: Reverend Charles J. Lopez, Jr., Grace Lutheran Church, gave the
invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Frank Feldhaus led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
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119: PRESENTATION - ANNUAL SERVICE AWARDS - CITY OF ANAHEIM EMPLOYEES WITH
25, 30 AND 35 YEARS OF SERVICE: Shirley Oudeans, Benefits Analyst, Human
Resources Department introduced the following employees for Mayor/Council
presentation of their service awards (there were a number who were unable to
be present):
35 YEARS
Catherine Langer
30 YEARS
Lawrence Kurtz
George Schrader
John Flanagan
Robert Hammaker
June Flink
Michael Collin
Lewie Stier
Gerald Hart
Richard Schmitz
Joe McCray
Bruce Bowman
George Chapin
DEPARTMENT
Library
DEPARTMENT
Police
Police
Police
Police
Collections
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Street Maintenance
Utilities
Utilities
25 YEARS
Judith Foster
Lawrence Hernandez
Richard Bornfleth
Fredrik Hill
Louis Lopez
Thomas O'Donnell
Lawrence Sentif
George Ennis
Gary Querry
Stanley Woodson
Benito Ramirez
Scott Schoeppner
Gerald Smith
William Van Horn
Margie Bender
Rodney Hallock
Annika Santalahti
Thomas Butler
Beatrice Butryn
George Campbell
Diana Squires
Larry Boothe
Martha Flynn
Herbert Hillard
Jay Kauble
Don Nygard
James Sutherland
DEPARTMENT
City Attorney
Parks
Parks
Parks
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Comm. Develop.
Street Mainten.
Zoning
Stadium
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Utilities
Mayor Daly and Council Members also congratulated each of the employees and
commended them for their dedicated and continuing service to the City and
citizens of Anaheim.
119: PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Daly and
authorized by the City Council:
Recognizing October, 1994, as Arts and Humanities Month in Anaheim
Shirley McCracken and Sally White accepted the proclamation.
119: THE FOLLOWING IS A RECOGNITION AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS DATE
TO BE MAILED OR PRESENTED AT ANOTHER TIME:
Recognizing Rita Robinson for her contributions to Anaheim Museum.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $4,345,423.31 for the
period ending October 7, 1994, in accordance with the 1994-95 Budget, were
approved.
Mayor Daly recessed the City Council meeting until after the Redevelopment
Agency and Housing Authority meetings. (5:37 p.m.)
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Mayor Daly reconvened the City Council meeting. (5:40 p.m.)
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to agenda items.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
David Kendrick, 1811 W. Greenwood, Anaheim. He is present to speak on the
S.O.S. initiative (Proposition 187) which will be on the November 8, 1994
ballot. He then read a resolution entitled - Resolution in Endorsement and
Support of Proposition 187 (made a part of the record). His request is that
the Council adopt the resolution and he asked that it be placed on the agenda
for further discussion and perhaps action at the Council meeting next week.
Karen Irwin, Anaheim resident. She would like to know from the City Council
and City Attorney if CSP, Inc. had a contract with the City to handle
administrative duties in the Police Department. She then related some
incidents alleged to have taken place resulting in denial of her human rights.
Mayor Daly. He directed the City Manager and City Attorney to be in touch
with Ms. Irwin regarding her inquiry.
Doctor Gene Atherton, 1081A North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. He gave
suggestions/recommendations on what he felt should be put on the Legislative
agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS:
A number of people spoke on Item A6 (re: Sound Wall) and Item A25 (see
discussion under those items).
MOTION: Council Member Pickler moved to waive reading in full of all
ordinances and resolutions to be acted upon for the Council meeting of
October 11, 1994. Council Member Feldhaus seconded the motion. Council
Member Hunter was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Council Member
Pickler, seconded by Council Member Simpson, the following items were approved
in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished
each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar; Council Member
Pickler offered Resolution No. 94R-247 for adoption. Refer to Resolution
Book.
City Manager James Ruth. Because there are a number of people interested in
Item A25, he prefers that it be removed from the Consent Calendar and acted
upon separately. (Item A25 was thereupon removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.)
Al. 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Golf Advisory Commission
meeting held August 25, 1994.
105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Anaheim Public Library Board meeting
held August 24, 1994.
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140: Receiving and filing Anaheim Public Library Monthly Statistical Reports
for the months of July, 1994, and August, 1994.
A2. 150: Awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, JMAR
Corporation, in the amount of $84,212 for Pelanconi Park Slide Repair; and in
the event said low bidder fails to comply with the terms of the award,
awarding the contract to the second low bidder, as well as waiving any
irregularities in the bids of both the low and second low bidders. (To repair
landslide damage.)
A3. 150: Awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Electro
Construction Corporation, in the amount of $105,730 for Maxwell Park Athletic
Field Lighting; and in the event said low bidder fails to comply with the
terms of the award, awarding the contract to the second low bidder, as well as
waiving any irregularities in the bids of both the low and second low bidders.
A4. 123: To consider approving a License Agreement for Bus Shelters with
Gannett Outdoor of Southern California, Inc., for a term of eight years.
This item was continued one week at the request of staff.
AS. 160: Accepting the low bid of ACPC c/o Matzinger-Keegan, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $88,352 for 50,000 feet of 600 volt URD secondary wire,
in accordance with Bid 5304.
A6. 173: Approving the recommendation of staff to move toward the most
appropriate solution to the traffic, safety and environmental impacts of
increasing rail traffic along the San Bernardino Subdivision Corridor. This
matter was discussed and input received, and continued from the meeting of
October 4, 1994 to this date. (Northfield area soundwall) See minutes of
October 4, 1994.
The following people spoke on the soundwall issue. Their comments are
summarized. (Also, see minutes of October 4, 1994 where extensive discussion
and input took place on the subject of the Northfield Avenue soundwall
request:
Kathy Wright, 5815 E. La Palma, Space $144, Anaheim. She first presented a
petition with 600 signatures of residents of the affected area requesting,
"that the safety soundwall feasibility study become an action item separate
from the present City action plan. We request immediate funding for the
safety soundwall". They only had a week to gather the signatures and yet were
able to get 600 plus. Mrs. Wright in her presentation addressed several
points - the residents have been emphatic that they will not accept a benefit
assessment tax to fund the wall, the action plan noted 735 residents in the
affected area but did not take into account the 347 mobile home park residents
bringing the total to approximately 1,082, a solution that was addressed was
to depress the tracks and as far as the Sante Fe railroad is concerned, that
is not even an option, the concern expressed by the City as to how a soundwall
would affect Placentia and Yorba Linda which concerns should have been
answered in late 1980s when Friendly Village was going to do a condominium
conversion and an EIR was filed with the City. The City required a soundwall
when the apartment complex was built on the west side of the mobile home park.
What the residents are asking is that the City take the lead and initiative
and fund a portion and say to Sante Fe, OCTA or any other entity that has
money to fund the soundwall to have them do so. The proposal is a long-term
plan which the residents do not want to be involved with. They want a
short-term plan. They want their lives back to normal.
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Mrs. White then emphasized and reiterated upon questioning by Mayor Daly that
the residents do not want to be a part of the long-term solution as outlined
in the action plan. The want to be separate because they are a separate
issue. They have a problem which is horrendous and it requires a short-term
solution. She also referred to Anaheim's whistle blowing ordinance which has
been on the books since 1976. Placentia has the exact same ordinance and they
have signs posted on Orangethorpe along the tracks in Placentia to enforce
that ordinance. The residents would like the same posted on Esperanza from
Imperial to Weir Canyon Road. The ordinance needs to be enforced and soon.
John Lower, Traffic and Transportation Manager. Staff has contacted the
Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railroad and with them looked at the PUC code
section which deals with train whistle blowing. Staff is empathetic to the
statements made by Mrs. White and are working with the railroad to reduce or
eliminate whistle blowing in that area.
Charles Winkle, 6257 Northfield, Anaheim. They respectfully request that the
Council direct staff to recognize the separate action plan for a safety
soundwall and actively pursue funding for the wall, specifically $400,000 from
OCTA for non-construction cost, Proposition 116 funds and Measure M funds
which according to OCTA could also be obtained. They request immediate
action. They cannot accept the proposed action plan until the Council accepts
their request to be a separate issue.
John Tennant. He represents and is Project Manager for a consortium of
engineering and construction firms located at 400 S. Lemon Street, Anaheim.
They propose a sound absorber wall along the Sante Fe Railroad near the
Northfield Avenue community. The soundwall is made of a recycled plastic
product manufactured in Anaheim. He had addressed the Council last week on
the matter and submitted a proposal (see minutes of October 4, 1994). He then
summarized key segments of the presentation he made last week and related
their proposal to the City's action plan and subsequently requested that the
Council direct the Department of Public Works to, "actively pursue alternative
source, short-term funding, initially for a preliminary engineering study and,
ultimately for the construction of an environmentally configured soundwall to
be made with recycled materials for the approximate 2.6 mile Northfield Avenue
project".
Mayor Daly and Council Member Feldhaus then posed a line of questions which
were answered by Mr. Tennant.
Karen Winkle, 6257 Northfield Avenue, Anaheim. The residents would like to
clarify that although it is Sante Fe land that is involved, it is in the City
of Anaheim. They have some sources of funding they would like the City
Council to help them pursue. They have sent a letter to the California
Transportation Commission asking them to help in pursuing Proposition 116
funding which does allow for soundwalls. They would appreciate help in that
area. They will also look for funding through Amtrak. She then briefed other
requests which the residents would like the City to do revolving around how
other soundwalls might have been funded such as the one along the Bartline in
San Francisco as well as local soundwalls.
John Lower, Traffic & Transportation Manager. They have discussed
Proposition 116 funding with OCTA's staff and have showed them that soundwalls
are an applicable project which could be funded. However, OCTA has fully
funded its Proposition 116 allocations and is actually running deficits. It
was made clear that no Proposition 116 funding would be available even in the
long term. The funds allocated to the County have been fully programmed.
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They have also discussed with OCTA staff and others the possibility of
Amtrak's participation but it was indicated that would be very bleak since
Amtrak is subsidized by the Federal Government which is keeping that service
in operation. Regarding the statement on the 50% funding, that is a
possibility because it is a competitive program. The State's Transient
Capital Improvement Program does provide on a 50% match basis for commuter
rail improvements. Commuter rail is coming on line in the San Bernardino
Corridor in October of 1995. The more in excess of 50% the funding match is,
the better it would compete. It does remain a possibility.
Council Member Simpson. Absent any other plan, he feels they should move
forward with this action plan. He is not sure what directing staff to pursue
funding means but he would certainly support that. He does not believe that
should require agendizing in order to ask staff to pursue such funding. He
then explained that the various avenues of funding had been discussed with
Congressman Klm. When they went back to Washington and talked to Mr. Kim that
was the first item on the agenda. He (Klm) offered a great deal of hope which
turned out to be "smoke and mirrors" and then he dumped on the City saying he
could not believe the City was not willing to fund the wall. He explained
some of the other things that were done as well and in concluding stated if
the Council approves this item (the action plan), it is not going to set the
residents back. If there are alternative sources of funding, he does not know
what they are. He also questioned the possibility of a demonstration project
of some kind if what Mr. Tennant is proposing is new technology.
Council Member Pickler. He was one of the first involved with Mr. Winkle.
they can find a short-term solution, he feels staff will not stop looking.
then recounted some of the meetings that had occurred with the different
principals involved especially in trying to determine a funding source. To
say that the City has not tried to do anything is wrong.
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Mayor Daly. As part of A6, they need to ask staff to pursue some of the
short-term possibilities that have been identified including the proposal
Mr. Tennant submitted last week.
Extensive discussion, questioning and debate followed on points raised by
Mrs. Winkle, the main point being that the residents strongly disagree with
being a part of the City action plan but that their request for a soundwall
and funding be a separate and distinct request as a short-term solution.
Council Member Simpson advised that the residents should submit that request
to the City Clerk's Office and asked that it be placed on the agenda for
future Council action since the Council cannot act on such a request tonight.
During the discussion, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Gary Johnson
stated there is quite a bit of confusion in the sense that staff does not feel
the short-term request and the long-term plan are mutually exclusive. Working
with other agencies, they will continue to look for funding for elements of
the project. They have asked OCTA in their study to look at environmental
issues such as noise and safety along the corridor. The action plan does not
foreclose any opportunities to apply for grant funds. If they have an
opportunity to bring it forth to the City Council and if there is a matching
requirement, whether the recycling type of soundwall or conventional soundwall
or putting funds together from other governmental agencies they will do so.
He feels both can be accomplished and staff does not see them as separate
issues. They see the corridor issue as a lot of traffic congestion on grade
crossings but they also see the environmental issues not only at this
location, but also throughout that rail corridor.
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Patrick Quaney, Quaney Plastics. Addressing alternative funding, for about
five years every tire purchased in the State, the purchaser is paying $1.50 to
get rid of that tire. That money is at the California Integrated Waste
Management Board who he talked to in Sacramento. He suggests relative to
alternative funding getting assistance from the City to find out how to get
that money loose. In talking to California Integrated Waste Management they
do not care about the traffic and railroad crossings or putting the train
underground, but just how to get rid of the tires. It would be helpful to get
assistance in pursuing those kinds of things. There are also funds available
in the plastic industry that have not been looked at as well.
Mayor Daly. They will ask staff to pursue some of those leads mentioned.
City Attorney White then explained for Charles Winkle the procedure for
requesting that an item be placed on the Council agenda. In concluding, he
stated it is true that anyone can request that items be agendized by
submitting the request to the City Clerk, but it does not automatically mean
the item will be placed on the agenda at a subsequent Council meeting.
After additional discussion and before the matter was concluded, Council
Member Pickler stated he would like to direct Gary Johnson and John Lower
relative to whistle blowing to look into the possibility of putting up signs
the same as in Placentia.
City Attorney White reported that there is a law that does require trains to
blow whistles at every train crossing. He does not know if a crossing is
involved relative to Placentia.
A7. 185: Reviewing the need for continuing the Fourth Proclamation of the
Existence of a Local Emergency issued by the Director of Emergency Services on
September 6, 1994, concerning the Santiago Landslide and Pegasus Landslide in
the City of Anaheim; and taking no action to terminate the local emergency at
this time.
A8. 158: RESOLUTION NO. 94R-247: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS CONVEYING TO THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES OR INTERESTS THEREIN.
A9. 161: Approving revised Policy and Procedures for the City's Affordable
Homeownership Programs (First Time Home Buyer Programs).
Al0. 123: Approving an Agreement with Hope House, in the amount of $15,000
to provide residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services to Anaheim
residents.
All. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with YWCA South Orange County, in the amount of $3,000.
A12. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Thomas House Temporary Shelter, in the amount of $5,000.
A13. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter, in the amount of $6,850.
A14. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Interval House, in the amount of $7,000.
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Al5. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled, in the amount of
$10,000.
A16. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Women's Transitional Living Center, in the amount of
$15,000.
Al7. 123~ Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Episcopal Service Alliance, in the amount of $16,000.
A18. 123: Approving the federally-funded FY 1994-95 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) Agreement with Anaheim Interfaith Shelter, in the amount of $23,100.
Al9. 177: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter of endorsement for an
application for 50 certificates under the Section 8 Family Unification
Program.
A20. 123: Approving a group services Agreement with Health Net, a health
maintenance organization, to provide health care benefits to city employees,
retirees and their families; and authorizing the Human Resources Manager to
sign said agreement on behalf of the City.
A21. 153: Waiving annual health premiums for designated groups of retirees
who voluntarily enroll in a City-sponsored MediCare Risk program.
A22. 153: Approving the 1995 Health & Welfare Plan rates; and authorizing
the Human Resources Manager to sign all required renewal documents on behalf
of the City of Anaheim.
A23. 123: Approving the Consent of Transfer of the Agreement with Facilities
Communications International to US Cable Corporation. (Telephone services at
Convention Center.)
A24. 123: To consider approving an Agreement with Purkiss-Rose/RSI in the
amount of $91,750 for consultant services to prepare a master plan and
construction documents, and to provide construction observation for Deer
Canyon Park.
City Manager Ruth. This item is being removed from the agenda at this time
for further study and evaluation and will be placed on a future agenda.
A25. 106: Amending the FY 1994/95 budget by increasing appropriations in
Program 101-213-7278 by $11,135 from "one-time" fund balance monies for part-
time staff assistance and supplies for the West Anaheim Senior Citizens
program at Brookhurst Community Center; and amending the FY 1994/95 budget by
increasing appropriations in various accounts within Agency 213 by $250,000 in
"one-time" fund balance monies in order to implement additional programs which
will serve families and youth.
This item was taken separately. (See below for discussion input and the
decision by Council.)
A26. 114: Approving minutes of the City Council meeting held August 23,
1994.
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Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. 94R-247 for adoption:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Daly
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hunter
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 94R-247 duly passed and adopted.
END OF CONSENT C~?.~NDAR. MOTIONS CARRIED. (Items A4 and A24 not acted upon,
A4 continued one week, A24 removed from agenda.)
A25. 106: RECOMMENDED INCREASES FOR SENIOR CITIZEN AND YOUTH/FAMILY
PROGRAMS:
Amending the FY 1994/95 budget by increasing appropriations in Program 101-
213-7278 by $11,135 from "one-time" fund balance monies for part-time staff
assistance and supplies for the West Anaheim Senior Citizens program at
Brookhurst Community Center; and amending the FY 1994/95 budget by increasing
appropriations in various accounts within Agency 213 by $250,000 in "one-time"
fund balance monies in order to implement additional programs which will serve
families and youth.
Submitted was report dated October 4, 1994 from the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Community Services, Chris Jarvi recommending the subject
actions. Attached to the report was a study prepared in response to the
Orange County Community Congregation Organization (OCCCO) and a summary of
gang/drug task force issues, OCCCO Youth Vision Plan and recommended actions
followed by a prioritization of funding for recommended actions.
Chris Jarvi, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services then briefed
his 3-page report in detail and also the attachments.
Mayor Daly. He asked what steps did Mr. Jarvi see happening in coming weeks
and months to implement the entire package above and beyond what is being
recommended or how do they get to the point where the entire package can be
funded, and is that possible.
Mark Deven, Recreation/Community Services Superintendent. With the priorities
as outlined, the first six are programs which could be implemented within
60 days or less. The balance of the priorities do reflect some input from
OCCCO as well as the Community Services Board, Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Gang/Drug Task Force. It is fair to say each one of the priorities
are important. Prioritizing them was difficult. Because they were on the
youth vision platform in the first place reflects the fact that there is a
need. The priority list was based mainly on the fact that those programs
could be implemented qulckly and most effectively.
Mayor Daly and Council Member Feldhaus then posed questions relative to some
of the items in their priority order which were answered by Mr. Deven and
Mr. Jarvi.
Mayor Daly. It was stated that the first six items could be started within
the next 60 days. He asked how long it would take to pursue and start the
remaining priorities.
Chris Jarvi. It will be the first twelve items of the twenty-one strategies.
The first six are funded and the next six do not require funding.
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Mayor Daly. He is referring to Items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12; Mr. Deven stated
they would probably need another 30 to 45 days to implement those strategies.
He also explained for the Mayor that relative to Items 13 through 15 - 13
could probably be implemented in 30 to 45 days but 14 & 15 would take
significantly longer or approximately another 45 to 60 days on top of the 30
to 45 days.
Mayor Daly asked to hear from representatives of OCCCO on the package.
Father John Lenihan, 120 N. Janss (St. Boniface Church). The action proposed
this evening is the result of a very fine form of cooperation. It is the work
of many thousands of people. About 8,000 people were interviewed, flyers and
response sheets prepared, etc., to reach the people who live right in the
community. From that, they went through great research with different people.
They are also pleased with the wonderful working relationship particularly
with Parks & Recreation staff. The good news is all this has happened. The
bad news is they are not exactly happy. They feel that the issues are so
important they cannot leave it just with the first group of issues and,
whatever must be done to move and change in order to implement at least
twelve, that must be done. They feel there are certain items on the second
listing, homework center, youth employment service programs, teen center, are
absolutely vital. There are perhaps a couple of negotiable things on the
first list of six, but by and large things that are essential. He invited
someone from their group to come forward.
Elodia Gonzalez, 519 Sabina Street. As a mother and citizen of Anaheim, they
need the whole package to be implemented. They are not asking for new
programs, just to improve them since their kids need it and deserve it now.
Father Lenihan. They will guarantee a lot of volunteers. There were many
people who had to leave the meeting, two being Carl Karcher and Stan Pawlowski
who wanted to speak. Instead they asked that he (Lenihan) tell the Council
that they wanted to express their support for the platform. Taking a look at
some of the possibilities, the issue is money and what can they do. He is not
sure where the $250,000 figure came from. The City has no money, but that is
always a reflection of priorities. If another $250,000 makes a huge
difference in the tenor of the community it becomes cost effective and in the
long term will save money. They want the programs and are prepared to look
creatively at the financing side. He pointed to some of the things in the
City budget that might help. If there is no possibility of anything beyond
$250,000, they want a commitment that the City will look at creative methods.
He is imploring the Council to try and make a bigger commitment. He has heard
if there are further monies available, there would be the capacity to move
quickly. He urged the Council to direct staff to do more than the first six
priorities.
City Manager Ruth. The City has gone through a very difficult period during
the last 4~ years with major cutbacks in City programs and services. Staff
has been very resourceful and creative in being able to maintain a number of
services. He then explained some of the grants the City has received and some
that are in process which could give the City up to $750,000 a year for five
years through the grant process. They recognize that $250,000 does not solve
a lot of problems but it is good faith to begin to restore some of the vital
services and hope it will be seed money that will begin to generate
significant volunteerism beyond what they have had in the past. It is
necessary to get the community involved. He also briefed the difficulties
encountered relative to the City's traditional revenue sources that make it
difficult to resolve the financial problems in Anaheim. He feels the approach
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proposed is a prudent one. With an aggressive effort by staff working with
the community and OCCCO and other groups to seek other sources of funding and
volunteers, they can began to bridge the gap. Sometime after the first of the
year, he will come back to the Council and if there are other alternatives,
seek additional funding and additional direction from the Council.
Mayor Daly. He asked for clarification that the City Manager was proposing to
report back in January with a status or a plan on whether it will be possible
to deliver the remaining priorities on the list.
City Manager Ruth answered yes. They do not disagree with the programs and
activities recommended. If they could fund all of them, they would do so but
just do not have the resources. Staff will pursue every avenue possible. As
an example, within the last 30 days, they had no idea they were going to get
funded the one grant which if it comes through will be $750,000 and there is
also the newly passed crime bill. He believes there will be more money coming
down to assist in their endeavors.
Mrs. Diane Horn, 920 S. Nutwood, 15A, Anaheim. They are asking the City
Council to respond to the needs of the community. When they met with Parks
and Recreation, they came up with priorities that totalled $580,000. Some of
those priorities were dropped to the second portion of the list - teen
centers, homework centers and youth employment services which were the highest
priorities on the list of the families. They feel these need to be
implemented as soon as possible. The four items they would like to add to the
first six are number 9, 10, 12 and 14. She asked that they direct staff to
add those items to the first phase.
Mayor Daly asked to hear from staff on those four items.
Mark Deven. Relative to implementation on number 9, youth employment
services, there is an existing youth employment service at the George
Washington Community Center run by the YWCA. That could be accomplished
within 90 days. Number 10, implementation of teen centers, they would need a
minimum of about 120 days in order to be certain they can secure facilities.
Number 12, use of computer labs at Anaheim High School and Sycamore Junior
High School, this would also be a minimum of 120 days. Number 14, programmed
homework/study periods and seventeen Kids In Action and playground sites, this
will also be 120 days. It is a program element they have not done to a large
degree and would be on somewhat of a learning curve. They would need to rely
on the volunteers Father Lenihan mentioned to ensure the program is
implemented on a wide-scale basis.
Mayor Daly. He surmised that the cost for the homework center, $117,000,
could be substantially lowered depending on how the program is implemented;
Mr. Deven clarified that was correct.
Diane Horn. She asked if the City could come back at the beginning of 1995
with a report on how many of the programs will be funded. Their concern this
evening would be to go past the six items.
City Manager Ruth. He would suggest that by the end of January, they would
have a much clearer direction in terms of where the City is going from a
financial standpoint and those activities suggested by OCCCO to be added to
the phase one list. The City will have an indication by that time as to
whether additional Federal or State money can be applied to those or if there
is sufficient number of volunteers or private sector involvement, etc., in
assisting the City to implement them.
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Mayor Daly. He suggested that they move forward this evening and also ask
staff to look at priorities 9, 10, 12 and 14 and report back as soon as
possible with additional information, cost and thoughts as to how to
accomplish those - how best they can be done and if there are impediments what
those are.
Council Member Pickler. Staff has said they will come back in January to
report the status at that time. He would rather not back out individual
programs but would like to look at all of them. If they had the money, they
would all be implemented.
MOTION: Council Member Simpson moved to amend the FY 1994/95 budget by
increasing appropriations in Program 101-213-7278 by $11,135 from "one-time"
fund balance monies for part-time staff assistance and supplies for the West
Anaheim Senior Citizens program at Brookhurst Community Center; and amending
the FY 1994/95 budget by increasing appropriations in various accounts within
Agency 213 by $250,000 in "one-time" fund balance monies in order to implement
additional programs which will serve families and youth. Council Member
Pickler seconded the motion. Council Member Hunter was absent. MOTION
CARRIED.
A27. 105: APPOINTMENT TO FILL UNSCHEDULED VACANCY - PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD:
Appointment to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by the untimely passing of
Bob Kazarian for the term ending June 30, 1994. This matter was continued
from the meetings of August 9, August 23, September 20 and September 27, 1994
to this date.
MOTION: Council Member Daly moved to continue the subject appointment for
three weeks. Council Member Simpson seconded the motion. Council Member
Hunter was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
A28. 178: APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT:
Council Member Pickler. Anaheim needs a person on the District Board who will
represent the City well. He thereupon nominated Mr. Ed Alario as Anaheim's
representative on the Metropolitan Water District Board.
MOTION: Council Member Daly moved to close nominations. Council Member
Simpson seconded the motion. Council Member Hunter was absent. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION: Council Member Pickler moved the unanimous appointment of Mr. Ed
Alario to the Metropolitan Water District Board. Council Member Simpson
seconded the motion. Council Member Hunter was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Daly asked if there was a time limit on the appointment.
City Clerk Sohl stated if the Council wished to set a term of four years, they
Gould do Bo~ otherwise it was not necessary. The representative serves at the
Council's pleasure. She had talked to the District Office about the matter.
Council Member Pickler. He would prefer to leave it at the discretion of the
Council since it has worked well in the past. The City's former
representatives have done an excellent job.
The Council took no action relative to setting a term limit on the subject
position.
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ITEMS B1 - B5 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS OCTOBER 11, 1994
Bi.
179: WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3685:
OWNER: Euclid Shopping Center, 2293 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
AGENT: Fancher Development Services, 1342 Bell Avenue, Ste 3-k,Tustin,
CA 92680
LOCATION: 1600 West Katella Avenue. Property is approximately 18.6
acres located at the southeast corner of Katella Avenue and Euclid
Street.
To permit a 1,989 square foot drive through restaurant within an
existing commercial retail center with waiver of minimum number of
parking spaces and minimum landscape setback adjacent to a residential
zone boundary.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3685 GRANTED (PC94-126) (6 yes votes, 1 absent).
Approved waiver of code requirement.
Approved Negative Declaration.
B2. 179: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3713 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: QRE Holding Company, 865 S. Figueroa St., #3500, Los Angeles, CA
90017
AGENT: Transtar Real Estate Services, 2115 W. Crescent Ave., ~201,
Anaheim, CA 92801
LOCATION: Parcel 1: 2101-2121 West Crescent Avenue. Property consists
of two (2) irregularly-shaped parcels of land: Property is
approximately 3.4 acres located at the northeast corner of Crescent
Avenue and Valley Street (having approximate frontages of 490 feet on
the north side of Crescent Avenue and 240 feet on the east side of
Valley Street.)
LOCATION: Parcel 2: 700 - 720 North Valley Street. Property of
approximately 9.2 acres located north of the Orange County Flood Control
Channel (having a frontage of approximately 840 feet on the east side of
Valley Street, having a maximum depth of approximately 890 feet and
being located approximately 360 feet north of the centerline of Crescent
Avenue.)
To permit a 4,542 square foot child day care facility.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3713 GRANTED (PC94-127) (4 yes votes, 2 no votes, and I absent).
B3. 179: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3630 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: Julia Amaral, P.O. Box 9415, San Rafael, CA 94912
AGENT: Michael Cho c/o ABC Licensing Service, 160 Centennial Way,
Ste. 8, Tustin, CA 92680; E1 Vaquero Family Restaurant, 1168 S. State
College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION: 1168 S. State College Boulevard. Property is approximately
1.3 acres located at the southeast corner of Almont Avenue and State
College Boulevard.
Petitioner requests modification or deletion of a condition of approval
pertaining to the limitation of time of an existing public dance hall
with on-premise sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in
conjunction with an existing restaurant.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3630 APPROVED for a one year extension (to expire 11-2-95)
(PC94-128) (5 yes votes, 2 absent).
Negative Declaration previously approved.
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B4. 179: WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT~ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3718 AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: Thrifty Oil Company, Attn: Gerald Greenberg, 10000 Lakewood
Blvd., Downey, CA 90240
LOCATION: 1881 W. Ball Road. Property is approximately 0.43 acres
located at the northeast corner of Ball Road and Nutwood Street.
To permit an independent automotive repair facility in conjunction with
an existing gasoline service station with waiver of minimum landscape
requirements at street frontages and minimum landscape requirements
adjacent to interior property boundaries.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3718 GRANTED, IN PART, three additional trees shall be planted
(PC94-129) (4 yes votes, 2 absent, and 2 abstained).
Waiver of code requirement APPROVED, IN PART.
Approved Negative Declaration.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ITEM:
ES.
179: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3449 - REQUEST FOR REVOCATION:
LOCATION: 1360 South Anaheim Boulevard.
The City of Anaheim Code Enforcement Division requests that the Planning
Commission schedule a public hearing to consider revocation of
Conditional Use Permit No. 3349 (to permit a 208-unit single-room
occupancy (SRO) residential hotel).
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
WITHDRAWN.
END OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
B6. 179: ORDINANCE NO. 5458 FOR INTRODUCTION: Amending Title 18 to rezone
property under Reclassification No. 94-95-02 located at 874 South Anaheim
Boulevard from the RM-1200 zone to the CL zone.
Council Member Daly offered Ordinance No. 5458 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 5458: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 TO
REZONE PROPERTY UNDER RECLASSIFICATION NO. 94-95-02 LOCATED AT 874 SOUTH
ANAHEIM BOULEVARD FROM THE RM-1200 ZONE TO THE CL ZONE.
SWEAR-IN OF THOSE TESTIFYING AT PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The City Attorney announced that it is appropriate at this time for all those
intending to testify at any or all of the public hearings including staff be
sworn in at this time.
Those testifying were requested to stand by the City Clerk and asked to raise
their right hand. The oath was then given.
D1. 179: PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3712 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION:
OWNER: Gelb Enterprises, General Partnership, P.O. Box 8370, Van Nuys,
CA 91409
AGENT: Ashok Jasuja, 2424 West Ball Road, #P, Anaheim, CA 92804
LOCATION/REQUEST: The property is located at 2424 West Ball Road and is
approximately 3.1 acres located at the southwest corner of Ball Road and
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Gilbert Street. The request is to permit on-premise sale and
consumption of beer and wine in an existing pizza restaurant.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
CUP NO. 3712 APPROVED (ZA Decision No. 94-24).
Approved Negative Declaration.
HEARING SET ON: A review of the Zoning Administrator's decision was requested
by Council Members Feldhaus and Pickler and public hearing scheduled this
date.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin - September 29, 1994
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - September 27, 1994
Posting of property - September 30, 1994
STAFF INPUT:
See staff report to the Zoning Administrator dated September 1, 1994.
Council Member Feldhaus. His concern in setting the matter for a public
hearing was a beer and wine license immediately contiguous to Magnolia High
School. He had asked if there was some kind of code prohibiting this from
happening.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator. There is no ABC prohibition
regarding the locational issue in this case. The notification that went out
for the Zoning Administrator public hearing did not generate any response
either in favor or in opposition. They will have to go through the ABC
procedure and the high school can oppose that if they like. She confirmed
that the school did get a notification of the hearing before the zoning
administrator. She also pointed out this is a restaurant and in this case the
conditions which have been applied which were recommended by the Police
Department do require that it be conditioned as a sit down full service type
of restaurant and prohibits certain ancillary uses.
Mayor Daly opened the public hearing.
Mr. Ashok Jasuja, owner and applicant. Seven years ago when he opened the
business at 2424 W. Ball Road, three permits were out for a Japanese, French
and Mexican restaurant. Right now there is only one permit out which is his
since the other restaurants are gone. On Monday and Tuesday they open at
3:00 p.m. and the other days at 12:00 noon. He does not do pizza slices. It
is just for families. It is not a place for kids to hang out at all. He and
his wife will be running the business and are fully responsible for not
selling beer and wine to minors. He confirmed they had been in business on
the site for seven years. He just expanded this year and hopes to add beer
and wine. Friday and Saturday they close at 11:00 p.m., Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday they close at 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday they close at
10:00 p.m.
Annika Santalahti. It has occurred previously when public notices have gone
out in the summer, school districts staffing does not appear to be the same as
during the school year. The school will get a notice from the Alcoholic
Beverage Commission.
Council Member Feldhaus. He does not want to prohibit the man from running
his business if it is properly done. He was under the impression that there
was some kind of restriction on serving alcoholic beverages within so many
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feet of schools and when he was on the Planning Commission recalled the
subject coming up.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Council
Member Pickler, seconded by Council Member Daly, the City Council approved the
negative declaration upon finding that it has considered the negative
declaration together with any comments received during the public review
process, and further finding on the basis of the initial study and any
comments received that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect on the environment. Council Member Hunter was
absent. MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Pickler offered Resolution No. 94R-248 for adoption. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 94R-248: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3712.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. 94R-248 for adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Daly
None
Hunter
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 94R-248 duly passed and adopted.
City Attorney White then explained for Council Member Feldhaus, dependent on
the kind of license, whether for beer, a liquor store, or alcohol on-premise
consumption in connection with a restaurant, the City's ordinance requires a
CUP for any of those uses. If ABC has a regulation against it, they are not
going to get their license. They need two different permits - one from the
City and one from ABC. If the City does not approve the permit, ABC will not
approve it.
Cl. COUNCIL COMMENTS:
131: SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF THE ROUTE 57 FREEWAY:
Mayor Daly. He would like permission and approval to send a letter to the
County Board of Supervisors to support extension of the Route 57 Freeway under
consideration by the County and OCTA. It will be a very beneficial project to
Anaheim especially for the business community.
City Attorney White suggested waiving the posting requirement of the Brown Act
in order to take the proposed action.
MOTION: Council Member Pickler moved to waive the 72-hour posting provision
of the Brown Act. Council Member Daly seconded the motion. Council Member
Hunter was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Council Member Daly moved that the Council approve sending a letter
to the County Board of Supervisors supporting extension of the Route 57
Freeway under consideration by the County and OCTA. Council Member Pickler
seconded the motion. Council Member Hunter was absent. MOTION CARRIED.
C2. 112: REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney White stated that
there are no actions to report.
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ADJOURNMENT: By general Council consent the City Council meeting of
October 11, 1994 was adjourned. (8:20 p.m.)
LEONORA N. SOHL, CITY CLERK
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