1993/12/07City Hallr Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 7, 1993 - 5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: James Ruth
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK= Leonora N. Sohl
ZONING DIVISION MANAGER: Greg Hastings
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Lisa Stipkovich
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was
posted at 3:10 p.m. on December 3, 1993 at the Civic Center kiosk, containing
all items as shown herein.
Mayor Daly called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
R~_QUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed
Session to consider the following items:
a. To confer with its Attorney regarding pending litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to wit:
Golden West BaSeball Co. vs. City of Anaheim, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 40-92-46; Anaheim Stadium Associates
vs. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 44-81-74.
b. To meet with the City's Real Property Negotiator concerning
acquisition or disposition of certain real property interests
for property located generally at Douglass Road, owned by
Herb Douglass and Ted Douglass.
c. To meet with the Redevelopment Agency's Real Property
Negotiator concerning acquisition or disposition of certain
real property interests for property located generally at the
Anaheim Plaza owned by California State Teacher's Retirement
System.
d. To meet with and give directions to its authorized
representative regarding labor relations matters - Government
Code Section 54957.6.
e. To consider and take possible action upon personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
f. To confer with its attorney regarding potential litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (1).
g. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters
as are orally announced by the City Attorney, City Manager,
or City Council prior to such recess unless the motion to
recess indicates any of the matters will not be considered in
closed session.
By general consent, the Council recessed into Closed Session. (3:00 p.m. )
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AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present, and welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting.
(5:27 p.m.).
INVOCATION: A moment of silence was observed in lieu of the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Fred Hunter led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
119: PRESENTATION - GRAFFITI REWARD CHECKS:
John Poole, Code Enforcement Manager assisted by Mayor Daly presented graffiti
reward checks of $500 each to the following people:
Mike Provost, Cecil Valenti, Art Romero, Gordon Cook, James
Carmen, Art Lehtola and Albert Miramontes
Mayor Daly and Council Members congratulated and commended each of the
recipients. Their actions resulted in the arrest and conviction of those
responsible for defacing the City with graffiti. Mr. Pools then briefed the
many things being done in the City which reflect the very aggressive and
successful anti-graffiti program.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $4,252,547.95 for the
period ending December 3, 1993, in accordance with the 1993-94 Budget, were
approved.
Mayor Daly recessed the City Council meeting until after the Redevelopment
Agency, Housing Authority, Anaheim Public Improvement Corporation and Anaheim
Public Financing Authority meetings. (5: 37 p.m. )
Mayor Daly reconvened the City Council meeting. (5.-48 p.m. )
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Jerry Ames, 1234 Arlington, Anaheim. He is concerned that there is a lack of
control over spending money. The streets in their neighborhood are being torn
up but they do not need repair. What the City needs is Police and to get the
gangs under control while there is still hope. He also feels there needs to
be a better control over the City's public works.
Mayor Daly asked that Mr. Ames leave a number where he could be reached for an
explanation relative to the street repair on Arlington and how it has been
funded; Mr. Ames stated he had asked staff and was told the funding was
through Measure M. He understood those funds were to be devoted to freeways.
Council Member Pickler. He explained there is a turn back to the City from
Measure M monies that must be used on street repair and which cannot be used
on anything else. It was a provision of Measure M which not only binds
Anaheim, but all cities in Orange County in order to maintain streets, repair
pot holes, etc. If the money is not used, it will have to be turned back and
some other City will gain the benefit.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS: Public input received on Item Al6 ('see
discussion under that item).
MOTION: Council Member Pickler moved to waive reading in full of all
ordinances and resolutions to be acted upon for the Council meeting of
December 7, 1993. Council Member Simpson seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
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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 Nos. 93R-230 through 93R-232, both inclusive, for
adoption. Refer to Resolution Book.
Al. 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Anaheim Park and Recreation
Commission meeting held September 22, 1993.
105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Community Redevelopment Commission
meeting held November 10, 1993.
105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Anaheim Public Library Board meeting
held October 27, 1993.
140: Receiving and filing the Anaheim Public Library Monthly Statistical
Report for the months of September and October 1993, and for the Fiscal Year
A2. 160: Accepting the low bid of Southwest Power, Inc., in the amount of
$21,072 for three manual-operated, pad-mounted, three-phase sectionalizing
switches, in accordance with Bid $5186.
A3. 160: Accepting the low bid of Prestige Ford, in the amount of $28,228.90
for two Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Sedans, in accordance with Bid $5193.
A4. 160: Accepting the low bid of CalTec Environmental, Inc., in an amount
not-to-exceed $31,120 for the removal of one underground fuel tank, the
installation of one above-ground fuel tank, and the possible removal of
contaminated soil, in accordance with Bid $5211.
AS. 160: Accepting the bid of Pauwels Transformer Company, in the amount of
$175,136 for four 112.5 K.V.A. fused; two 150 K.V.A. fused; three 750 K.V.A.
fused; one 1,000 K.V.A. fused, and seven 1,500 K.V.A. fused padmount
transformers, in accordance with Bid #5189.
160: Accepting the bid of Cooper Power Systems, in the amount of $5,035 for
one 300 K.V.A. fused three-phase padmount transformer, in accordance with
Bid $5189.
160: Accepting the bid of Wesco, in the amount of $33,742 for two 2,000
K.V.A. unfused three-phase padmount transformers, in accordance with Bid
$5189.
A6. 160: Waiving Council Policy 306, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to
issue a purchase order to Johnson Lift/Hyster, in the amount of $23,867 for
one 5,5005 Hyster Forklift.
A7. 160: Authorizing a First Amendment to Agreement with Edward Dietrich,
dba Precision Rotor Company, for Police helicopter maintenance beginning
December 18, 1993, through December 17, 1995, in accordance with Bid #4890.
AS. 123: Approving an Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim, in
the amount of $50,000 to provide education and recreation services to youth in
the City of A~aheim.
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A9. 123: RESOLUTION NO. 93R-230= A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) SUBGRANT
AGREEMENT (TITLE III EDWAA - 40% FUNDS) BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 1993 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1994.
Al0. 123.' Approving a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Anaheim and
the California State Department of Education, in the amount of $122,930 for
the period of July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994; and allocating $99,702 to the
North Orange County Community College District to provide education services
to eligible Anaheim GAIN clients, and authorizing the JTP Manager to execute
the necessary subcontract agreement and any modifications.
All. 140.' Accepting the receipt of grant funds, in the amount of $22,891 for
the Major Urban Resource Library grant which will be administered through the
Central Library to be used for the purchase of reference materials; and
amending the FY 93/94 budget by increasing revenues and expenditure
appropriations in Fund 217, program 4273, by $22,891.
A12. 117.. RESOLUTION NO. 93R-231... A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF CITY OF ANAHEIM MONIES IN THE LOCAL
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND.
A13. 113: RESOLUTION NO. 93R-232= A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM.
A14. 123: Approving an Extension Agreement between Disney Sports
Enterprises, Inc., Ogden Facility Management Corporation of Anaheim, and the
City of Anaheim extending the period during which such parties are to use
their best efforts to negotiate and execute a lease of the Anaheim Arena to
the Team from December 3, 1993 to February 11, 1994.
A15. 123: To consider Agreements for towing services with Anaheim-Fullerton
Towing Company, Ben' s Towing, Inc., Orange County Towing Service, Dubois
Towing and Tri-Star Towing, and to authorize the Chief of Police to execute
said agreements. (Continued from the meeting of November 30, 1993. )
City Manager Ruth. Staff requests an additional one week continuance on this
item.
At the conclusion of the Consent Calendar this item was continued one week.
A16. 123: To consider a ground lease between Herb Douglass and Ted Douglass
and the City of Anaheim for public parking facilities adjacent to the Anaheim
Arena.
149: To consider construction, maintenance and operation of a public parking
facility on the County of Orange Katella Maintenance Yard, located on the
south side of Katella Avenue (Site 2).
149: To consider construction, maintenance and operation of a public parking
facility on property located north of the former County Transfer Station, and
west of Douglass Road (Site 3).
169: To consider construction of certain street improvements: Douglass Road
from Cerritos Avenue to north of Katella Avenue.
(Continued from the meetings of November 16 and November 30, 1993. )
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City Manager Ruth. This item is being removed from the Agenda by staff at
this time.
Coleen Wiley, representing Campanula Properties asked if the item was being
removed permanent ly.
City Attorney White. It may be scheduled at a later date but for now it is
postponed to an indefinite time in the future.
Al7. 114: Approving minutes of the City Council meetings held November 2,
1993, and November 9, 1993.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 93R-230 throuqh 93R-232, both inclusive, for
adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 93R-230 through 93R-232, both inclusive,
duly passed and adopted.
END OF CONSENT CAL~)A~. MOTIONS CARRIED.
ITI~MS B1 - B8 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1993
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS DECEMBER 7, 1993:
B1. 179: WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3641 AND
MITIGATED NEGATIV~ DECLARATION~
OWNER: Estate of Gertrude P. Douglass, c/o Herbert P. Douglass, 1409 E.
Rose Ave., Orange, CA 92667
AGENT: City of Anaheim Community Development Department, Attn: Rob
ZurSchmiede
LOCATION: 1551 S. Douglass Road. Property is approximately 7.3 acres
located on the west side of Douglass Road and approximately 685 feet
north of the centerline of Katella Ave.
To permit an automobile parking lot with waiver of required landscaping.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
WITHDRAWN as recommended by Staff.
B2. 179: CONDITION_AL_ USE PERMIT NO. 3526, CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 3:
OWNER: Canyon Acres Residential Center, attn: Dan McQuaid, 233 South
Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA 92817
LOCATION: 233 South Quintana Drive (Canyon Acres Residential Center).
Property is approximately 4.6 acres located on the west side of a
private access road from Quintana Road and approximately 300 feet south
of the centerline of Arboretum Road.
To permit a one year extension of time for two (2) temporary school
trailers in conjunction with an existing shelter for children.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Extension of time for CUP NO. 3526 GRANTED for one year (PC93-123) (5
yes votes, 2 absent).
' B3. 179: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3643 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: Frank Cozza Sr., 2170 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
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LOCATION: 2170 W. Ball Road. Property is approximately 1.08 acres
located on the south side of Ball Road and approximately 340 feet east
of the centerline of Brookhurst Street.
To permit the on premise sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in
conjunction with a proposed 1,080 square foot expansion to an existing
restaurant.
.A..CTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3643 GRANTED (PC93-124) (5 yes votes, 2 absent).
Approved Negative Declaration.
B4. 179: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2678 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: Tatsun Lin, 705 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92804
LOCATION: 705 S. Beach Blvd. Property is approximately 0.92 acre
located on the west side of Beach Boulevard and approximately 785 feet
south of the centerline of Orange Ave.
Petitioner requests modification of a condition of approval pertaining
to perimeter landscaping requirements for a previously-approved 75-unit
motel.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
GRANTED modification of a condition of approval for CUP NO. 2678
(PC93-125) (5 yes votes, 2 absent).
Negative Declaration previously approved.
B5. 179: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 259:
REQUESTED BY: Joe and Maria Takacs.
LOCATION: 1011 East Balsam Avenue.
Petitioners request review of revised floor plan for substantial
conformance determination regarding Conditional Use Permit NO. 259 (to
establish a hofbrau and repair garage).
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Petitioners' request found to be in substantial conformance with
previously approved exhibits.
B6. 161: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE COMF~.RCIAL/INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMF. NT
PROJECT: Request from Community Development Department for Planning
Commission to find the proposed Redevelopment Plan in conformance
with the Anaheim General Plan.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
GRANTED - proposed Redevelopment Plan in conformance with the Anaheim
General Plan (PC93-127) (3 yes votes, 2 abstained, and 2 absent).
See public hearing item D2 on today's agenda (12/7/93).
B7. 161: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE BROOKHURST COMME__RCI~ CORRIDOR
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
Request from Community Development Department for Planning Commission to
find the proposed Redevelopment Plan in conformance with the Anaheim
General Plan.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
GRANTED - proposed Redevelopment Plan in conformance with the Anaheim
General Plan (PC93-128) (5 yes votes and 2 absent).
See public hearing item D2 on the City Council agenda of 11/30/93.
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B8. 161: REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION TO REAFFIRM ACTION PERTAINING TO
RE_SOLUTION NO. PC93-122 (DELETING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM THE
COMMERCIAL(INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA).
Requested by Community Development staff.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE pLANNING COMMISSION:
APPROVED (4 yes votes, I abstained, and 2 absent).
Bg. 161: ORDINANCE NO. 5412 FOR ADOPTION: Approving and adopting the
Redevelopment Plan for the Brookhurst Commercial Corridor Redevelopment
Project. (Introduced at the meeting of November 30, 1993, Item D2. )
Council Member Daly offered Ordinance No. 5412 for adoption. Refer to
Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 5412: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE BROOKHURST COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Roll Call Vote on Ordinance No. 5412 for adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 5412 duly passed and adopted.
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 - R~_CLASSIFICATION NO. 93-94-03~ AMENDMENT TO SANTA
ANA CANYON ROAD ACCESS POINT STUDY, EXHIBIT NO. 7 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNERS: City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
C. Robert Longslet & Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 14478, Long Beach, CA 90803
LOCATION/REQUEST: This property is a portion of the S.A.V.I. Canal.
The request is to amend Exhibit No. 7 of the Santa Aha Canyon access
point study to provide access to property located at 6270 East Santa Ana
Canyon Road and to reclassify subject property from the RS-A-43,000 (SC)
zone to the CL (SC) zone.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 93-94-03 GRANTED (PC93-114) (6 yes votes,
1 absent).
Amendment to Santa Ana Canyon Road Point Study, Exhibit No. 7, GRANTED,
(PC93-115).
NOTE: Council review required for Amendment to Santa Ana Canyon Road
Access Point Study (6 yes votes, 1 absent).
Approved Negative Declaration.
Informational item at the meeting of November 9, 1993, Item B2.
HEARING SET ON: Council review is required for any amendment to the Santa Aha
Canyon Road Access Point Study.
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PUBLIC NOTICE REOUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin - November 25, 1993
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - November 18, 1993
Posting of property- November 19, 1993
PLANNING STAFF INPUT: '
See staff report to the Planning Commission dated October 18, 1993.
Greg Hastings, Zoning Division Manager. This request has been reviewed by the
Planning Commission and approved. The City Council is required to take final
action with regard to any amendments to the Santa Ana Canyon Road access point
study.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR:
None
PUBLIC DISCUSSION -
IN OPPOSITION:
None
Mayor Daly closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Council
Member Pickler, seconded by Council Member Simpson, 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. MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Pickler offered Resolution No. 93R-233 for adoption, approving
Reclassification No. 93-94-03; and offered Resolution No. 93R-234 for
adoption, approving an amendment to the Santa Aha Canyon Road Access Point
Study, Exhibit No. 7. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 93R-233: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF
CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED. (Reclassification No. 93-94-03)
RESOLUTION NO. 93R-234: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT NO. 7 OF THE SANTA ANA CANYON ACCESS
POINTS STUDY RELATING TO CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6270 SANTA ANA CANYON
ROAD o
Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 93R-233 and 93R-234 for adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Simpson, Pickler, Hunter, Daly
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 93R-233 and 93R-234 duly passed and
adopted.
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Council Member Hunter left the Council Chamber. (6:02 p.m. )
Chairman Daly reconvened the meeting of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, all
members present with the exception of Agency Member Hunter. (6:03 p.m. )
Chairman Paul McMillan called to order the ~eeting of the Community
Redevelopment Commission. (6503 p.m. )
Present: Members of the Community Redevelopment Commission: Chairman Paul
McMillan, Paul Bostwick, Thomas Holguin, Robert Linn, Cheryl Perreira, Mary
Ruth Pinson and Douglas Renner.
D2. 161: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ..'
The purpose of the joint public hearing is to consider and act
upon the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Commercial/Industrial
Redevelopment Project.
Submitted was binder entitled Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the
Commercial/Industrial Redevelopment Project - Joint Public Hearing document
binder - December 7, 1993 which contained all of the documents relating to the
proposed redevelopment project.
Mayor/Chairman Daly. This is a joint session of the Community Redevelopment
Commission of the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the
City Council of the City of Anaheim. The members of the City Council also sit
as members of the Redevelopment Agency.
Paul McMillan, Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Commission (CRC) called
the Commission meeting to order. (6:03 p.m. ) He noted that Item 1 of the CRC
Agenda gives an opportunity for anyone who wishes to speak on Items of Public
Interest or Agenda Items under the jurisdiction of the Community Redevelopment
Commission; no one wished to speak.
Mr. McMillan also noted that there were no minutes of the CRC to be approved
at this time. Item No. 3 of their agenda is the joint public hearing on the
subject proposed redevelopment plan.
Mayor/Chairman Daly declared the public hearing on the Proposed
Commercial/Industrial Redevelopment Plan open. It is his responsibility to
preside over the joint public hearing for both the Council and the
Redevelopment Agency. He thereupon introduced Lisa Stipkovich, Director of
Community Development for the City of Anaheim to provide background and
describe the procedures that will be followed in conducting the public hearing
this evening. He first noted, however, that Commissioner Bostwick has a
statement to make.
Community Redevelopment Commissioner Paul Bostwick. Due to the fact he has
property within the proposed redevelopment project area, he will abstain from
discussion and voting on the issue. Commissioner Bostwick then left the
Council Chamber. (6:05 p.m.)
Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. The State law
under which they are acting is the Community Redevelopment Code of the State
of California which is part of the Health and Safety Code, the law requires
that they follow certain procedures, some of them formal, in the conduct of
tonight' s joint public hearing.
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Notice of the joint public hearing has been published and mailed as required
by law. The affidavits of publication and mailing of the notice to property
owners and to taxing agencies of the public hearing have been submitted to the
City Clerk and have been made a part of the record.
Mrs. Stipkovich then gave a presentation on the history and background of the
Commercial/Industrial Redevelopment project, the reasons for undertaking the
project, the report to the City Council and the proposed Redevelopment
activities. The project consists of two noncontiguous areas as depicted on
the posted maps.
Also see verbatim transcript of the entire proceedings - made a part of the
record.
Mayor/Chairman Daly. Written objections to the proposed Commercial/Industrial
Redevelopment plan have been received and will be placed into the record at
this time. The reading of the written comments regarding the proposed
redevelopment plan in their entirety is waived. The City Clerk will read the
names of those persons providing written comments. Following which they will
began taking oral comments and testimony.
City Clerk Leonora Sohl. Written comments in opposition were received from
Thomas L. Spencer, Park City, Utah; Adolf Phillip Miller, Anaheim, California;
Evelyn C. Bevins, Anaheim, California; Barry D. Eaton, Development Services
Department, City of Fullerton, California; Irene Kerlin, San Diego,
California; Garry Chalupsky, Fullerton Redevelopment Agency, Robert E. Ward,
Fullerton, California; and Don Bankhead, Fullerton, California.
Written comments in favor - Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Anaheim California.
Mayor/Chairman Daly asked of the eight written comments received in
opposition, how many were from the City of Fullerton; Mrs. Sohl answered that
there were four.
City Attorney White. He asked if anyone else was present that has further
written comments they wish to present to the City Clerk. If not, the hearing
can proceed with public testimony.
Mayor/Chairman Daly. Since no additional written comments have been
presented, at this time, the hearing will proceed with oral testimony first
from those in favor of the proposed redevelopment project.
Sid Adler, 2617 E. Palidin, Anaheim. Representing the Anaheim Chamber of
Commerce. He is present to request that the Council/Agency consider the
proposed redevelopment plan favorably.
Fred Young, 5250 E. Gerda Drive, Anaheim, District Representative for the
operating engineers, Local 12 in Orange County. His organization consists of
working men and women who for over 50 years have been responsible for
completion of many projects in Orange County including the Anaheim City Hall.
They are 26,000 members strong in Southern California with 200 members
residing in Anaheim. He is speaking on behalf of those members and the other
craftsmen who are presently faced with 25% to 35% unemployment. He is present
to support the Commercial/Industrial Corridor Redevelopment project also known
as Anaheim Boulevard Redevelopment. They are waiting to become a partner in
the progress of the City. They commend the Council/Agency for the actions
taken in the past on the Anaheim Plaza Redevelopment and the Brookhurst
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Corridor Redevelopment Plan and for their favorable consideration of the
Anaheim Boulevard Redevelopment project this evening.
Jim Colison, 601 S. Clementine, Anaheim. Even though his property is not
located directly within the proposed project area, he is present to express
his support of the project. He is amazed at the rapid deterioration of
Anaheim Boulevard. Approximately one-half of the businesses along that
stretch of Anaheim Boulevard are empty. The vacant businesses are poorly
maintained, as are even some of the existing businesses. The street has
become a ghost town and is having a negative effect on his neighborhood. He
explained some of the problems with which they are faced. If the City wants
to project an image of revitalization, progress and change, they need to vote
in favor of the proposed project. He explained some of the positive things
they are trying to do in their neighborhood as a member of the Citron
Neighborhood Counsel. He concluded by emphasizing that the project will
benefit everyone.
Fred Gazowski, 805 S. Sun River Drive, Diamond Bar. He is present on behalf
of the president of his company. He read a letter written by Doug Young,
president of his company (Anaheim Dodge) which explained the problems
experienced by Anaheim Dodge when located on South Anaheim Boulevard. The
letter was submitted and made a part of the record.
Thomas L. Spencer, Park City Utah, owner of property at 1475 & 1459 S. Anaheim
Boulevard. He is representing his family's interests who live in Fullerton.
They were listed earlier as having filed written comments in opposition but
they are supporting the proposed project for the reasons heretofore stated.
There are only two basic objections to the particulars contained in the
documentation, one being the concern of the exercise of eminent domain. They
would prefer to see that exercised by a unanimous vote. As the documents are
drafted now, they could be interpreted to favor a large developer towards
consolidation of small properties. The other basic concern has to do with
specifics about incentives that the Redevelopment Agency might offer to the
individual and existing property owners. Overall they do favor the proposed
project.
Paul Rich, 311 N. Pine Street, Anaheim (33 years). He urges a yes vote on the
project. He has seen all the blight. Anaheim was a great City but it has
been declining and this proposed redevelopment project will help tremendously.
He is also an electrical worker and he would like to see some of the jobs lost
come back to the City. There are a lot of brothers working out of the State
and the City and he would like to have them back here working.
Scott Stevens, 603 Reed, Anaheim. He is present to speak in support. The
Somebody Group and the Patrick Henry Neighborhood Council and other groups in
the area of La Palma Park are very much in favor of the project. It will help
the way of life and businesses in the area. It will make some drastic
positive changes.
Dennis Hardin, Hardin Oldsmobile, 1300 S. Anaheim Boulevard. His family
business has been on Anaheim Boulevard for 36 years. They employ 110 people.
They have found it increasingly difficult to operate on Anaheim Boulevard
because of the growing crime problem. They have had a number of vehicles
stolen out of their lot and the service department. It has become necessary
to have a full time guard and guard dogs. Something needs to be done to
reverse the problem. It is getting to the point where it is almost
unbearable. Anaheim Boulevard was once known as the automobile row of Orange
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County. A redevelopment project needs to be initiated and the area cleaned up
and made desirable once again for businesses and residents.
Michael G. Martinez. He is representing his pastor, Ed Lopez, 1106 N. Homer
Street, Anaheim. Their church has been there over 30 years. They have
recently had trouble in the community relative to transients and with
break-ins. They are in favor of the redevelopment plan but would like to
report that they are currently in redevelopment at their location themselves.
Anything they can do to improve the area they will be happy to do. They also
reserve the right to receive any information on the redevelopment program as
it is generated. He reiterated they are in favor.
Keith Olesen, 321 N. Philadelphia, Anaheim. He does not live or own property
in the proposed project area but lives between the project area being proposed
and the downtown redevelopment project. He is voicing support for both
segments of the subject redevelopment project. Many of those arguing against
redevelopment six or seven years ago are now in support because things have
changed so drastically particularly on South Anaheim Boulevard. The other big
concern is the Northrop property. The only thing that is going to turn these
areas and the present conditions around is a redevelopment project. Another
big advantage is that the affordable housing set aside money can also be used
to the City's advantage much as is now being done in the north of Cypress
project through project ALPHA. Another advantage is the improvement of the
infrastructure since there is no other way to address that. In general, he is
asking that the Council/Agency support the project. The community needs it
badly.
There being no further persons speaking in support, Mayor/Chairman Daly asked
if there was any public testimony to be given by those who are opposed or who
have questions which they would like to have answered.
Joan Marks, 314 N. Resh, Anaheim. Her folks have lived in the 700 block of
South Anaheim Boulevard for 47 years. What is forgotten is the human side.
They are calling South Anaheim Boulevard blighted. People's businesses as
well as homes are involved. Her father has invested 50 years of his life in
his business and home, and now his choice will be taken away. The City will
be on the side of big business. She asked if there is any way to compromise
so that the people living there for 50+ years can stay as long as they live.
Staff says there is no big rush. She again urged that there be some
compromise. (She then gave 717 S. Anaheim Boulevard as the address of the
home and business of her parents.)
~ayor/¢hairman Paly explained that the ¢i~¥ Attorney has suggested that all
comments to questions that have arisen this evening be packaged as part of one
response which will be available next week. Because written opposition has
been received, there is a legal process that must be followed. Therefore, no
action will be taken this evening but this item will be back on next Tuesday's
agenda for an action. Before taking that action, there will be written
responses to all the questions raised this evening including the one just
raised by Mrs. Marks. If there are any questions or other details needed,
Lisa Stipkovich, Director of Community Development is the one to see this
evening or in the future.
City Attorney White. Next week they propose that the Council and public have
access to written responses to the written objections received this evening.
The oral questions and objections would be responded to next week orally.
Written comments will be responded to in writing.
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Barry Eaton, Chief Planner, City of Fullerton, 303 W. Commonwealth Avenue,
Fullerton. He is present merely to reiterate their written comments submitted
in letter of September 10, 1993 and to point out that part of the comments
which were submitted under letter dated December 7, 1993 from Mr. Chalupsky
today are in furtherance of their earlier letter. He is present to reiterate
that Fullerton's concern is focused primarily on the northerly portion of the
northerly sub-area north of the 91 Freeway. He will be happy to answer any
questions.
Ronald Bevins, 333 City Boulevard West, Orange, 92668. He is speaking on
behalf of his mother, Evelyn Bevins who owns property at 336 S. Anaheim
Boulevard, since the 1940's. He attended three of the meetings held by staff
and feels it is unfortunate that the comments made at those meetings were not
made directly to the Council/Agency. He is concerned about the magnitude and
size of the project which, is noncontiguous and where the problems of each
segment are not necessary identical. He does not feel the two should
necessarily be considered at one time. Another concern is the South Anaheim
Boulevard portion which includes only the commercial areas all the way from
Broadway down to the freeway which is a long distance. In talking about
combining parcels, he wants to know what parcels will be combined. In their
case, the residential areas on Anaheim Boulevard across the alley are not
included as far as he can tell. Relative to the crime problems which are well
known, he believes that is what they should be addressing. Relative to the
plan itself, he sees no specifics. What does a property owner tell his
tenant. It creates a great deal of indecision and uncertainty. That is the
problem - they do not know what is going to happen. When asked if staff is
going to use the power of eminent domain, the answer is they do not have the
money to acquire parcels. He reiterated, a specific plan is lacking and they
do not know what to tell their tenants. It is important that they know
specifics to avoid a long period of indecision.
Mayor Chairman Daly. Mr. Bevins and others will be hearing a detailed
response by staff next Tuesday when all the various questions are answered.
Mr. John M. Lenny. His mother bought property at the corner of winston Road
and Iris Street 35 years ago. He would second the comments of the previous
speaker and a couple of other people prior to him. He is about one block away
from the project area and not in it. He then expressed some concerns not
related to the proposed plan. He is concerned about his property and his
investment in that property. (Further clarification confirmed that Mr.
Lenny's property will not be affected by the proposed project since it is not
in the project area. He gave his address as 139 W. Winston, SB, Anaheim,
92805.)
Celeste Brady, Agency Special Council. The written objections that have been
received and noted by the City Clerk for the proposed Commercial/Industrial
Redevelopment plan will be placed into the record for these proceedings and
the readings of those written comments in their entirety have been waived by
this body. All of the documents presented in the joint public hearing binder
will be a part of the administrative record for these proceedings.
Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. Because written
responses have been delivered or presented on the proposed redevelopment plan
from affected property owners or taxing agencies the law requires that the
City Council must review and provide analytical responses to each objection
giving reasons for not accepting such objection. Written responses to written
objections from affected property or taxing agencies will be provided and
considered at an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency, City Council
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and Redevelopment Commission to be held on December 14, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. At
that same session, the City Council will proceed to consider the adoption of
the proposed redevelopment plan.
Mayor/Chairman Daly asked if there were any additional comments; there were
none.
Mayor/Chairman Daly closed the public hearing.
MOTIONs Council/Agency Member Daly moved that all the actions listed on the
printed agenda for the subject joint public hearing on the
Commercial/Industrial Redevelopment project be continued until next Tuesday,
December 14, 1993, at 6=00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, including the
proposed action by the Community Redevelopment Commission. Council/Agency
Member Pickler seconded the motion. Council/Agency Member Hunter was absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT - COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Commissioner McMillan moved
to adjourn the Community Redevelopment Commission meeting. Commissioner
Holguin seconded the motion. Commissioner Bostwick was absent. MOTION
CARRIED. (6:57 p.m. )
ADJOURNMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Agency Member Daly moved to adjourn the
Redevelopment Agency meeting. Agency Member Simpson seconded the motion.
Agency Member Hunter was absent. MOTION CARRIED. (6: 57 p.m. )
Cl. COUNCIL COMMENTS '.
114~ LOS ANGELES RAMS: Mayor Daly moved that the Council consider placing on
next week's agenda a discussion regarding the potential of the Los Angeles
Rams Football team moving from the City. Council Member Simpson seconded the
mot ion. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Daly. The discussion will be between Council Members with perhaps some
back up material to be provided by staff as appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT: By general consent the Council meeting was adjourned.
(6:57 p.m.)
LEONORA N. SOHL, CITY CLERK
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