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City Mall, Agahelm} Callformia - COUNCIL MINUTES - August 11~ 1987~ 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: ACTING CITY MANAGER: Bob Simpson
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING:
Norman J. Priest
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Anntka Santalahti
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was
posted at 2:45 p.m. on August 7, 1987 at the Civic Center kiosk, containing
all items as shown herein.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed
Session to consider the following items:
a. 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; City of Anaheim vs.
Anaheim Hotel Partnership O.C.S.C.C. No. 46-96-59; Dolle vs. City of
Anaheim O.C.S.C.C. No. 41-33-89.
b. Labor relations matters - Government Code Section 54957.6.
c. Personnel matters - Government Code Section 54957.
d. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(c).
Councilman Bay moved to recess into Closed Session. Councilman Pickler
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (12:17 p.m.)
Mayor ~ckmowledging the overflow number of citizens in the Council
Chamb~ ~plained that the public portion of the Council meeting starts at
1:30 p.m. He assumed that those present were interested in the item dealing
with the proposed termination of the Katella Eedevelopment Project. The
Council would later be taking action to terminate all proceedings regarding
that project and that would normally not be opened for discussion but anyone
who wished to speak could do so under Items of Public Interest with a 3-minute
time limitation. If it was the intent to spend an hour discussing an issue
that is about to end, it would preclude the Council's Closed Session. At the
urgi~~ of the over capacity crowd, Mayor Bay called the Council meeting into
put ~ion and introduced the following item:
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Terminating all proceedings associated with the proposed Katella Redevelopment
Project: Submitted was report dated August 4, 1987 from the Community
Development Department, recommending that the Council adopt a resolution
terminating all proceedin~s associated with the proposed approval and adoption
of the Katella Redevelopment Project. Both the Planning Commission and the
Community Redevelopment Commission had previously adopted resolutions
recommending termination of all proceedings.
Councilman Pickler. He read a statement, a synopsis of which is as follows:
It is clear that the ambitious Katella Redevelopment Project that would have
taken 35 years and millions of dollars was a good idea that went out of
control. The area around the world's finest amusement park is a "disgr~ "
with the proliferations of signs, "tacky" operations, etc. and using t~
powers of Redevelopment to upgrade and enhance the area was appealing t ~.
Using the powers of Redevelopment to enhance the area was also appealing z..,
him but that simple idea became a "monster." It started to take on
characteristics that frightened even initial supporters like himself. The
most frightening aspect is the way it began to intrude on the lives of
surrounding neighbors and neighborhoods that are amongst the finest in Orange
County. He believes that all Council Members share some of the blame for not
stepping forward earlier in the process and recognizing what was happening
with the project. If it were not for the action of watchful and vigilant
citizens, this project might have become a reality before anyone grasped the
magnitude of it. Today, after the Council finally puts an end to the project,
it should take a long look relative to how the situation got to the point that
it has - a process that can allow "scary" legal letters to be mailed from City
staff to citizens without full Council knowledge. The Council needs to know
what went wrong and to learn from those mistakes. He is ready to vote to end
the project and to serve on a Council fact finding committee to bring back
recommendations on ways to guarantee something like this never happens again.
MOTION: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to waive the reading in full of all
ordinances and resolutions adopted at this meeting after reading of title
thereof. Councilman Bay seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Hunter offered Resolution No. 87R-330 for adoption, terminating all
proceedings associated with the proposed Katella Redevelopment Project. Refer
to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-330: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM TERFtINATING ALL PROCEEDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED APPROVAL AND
ADOPTION OF THE KATR~3.AREDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Before a vote was taken, Mayor Bay explained that the Council never took s-~,'
action to approve the project but were in the process of public hearings ~. ~
the process to establish a Redevelopment Project area. The only reason he can
see that they have to take action at all terminating the proceeding is that
there are a number of staff proceedings incurred in dealing with the various
sources of revenues and the County. He offers no resistance to te~inating
all the proceedings. The Council has been greatly swayed by public opinion on
the matter. He does not share the opinion of the people who are so
vociferously against a Redevelopment Project. If there were ever any more
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redevelopment projects in the City, regardless of where, the public
information must be handled to where there is a great deal more understanding
by the citizens. Financially this was one of the very few ways to accomplish
the improvements that are needed in a very large area of the City. There is
no doubt there were some ill-conceived portions of the plan including
residential areas that did not need to be included. He still believes in the
State Redevelopment Act of 1974 and in its theories. It is a tool that can be
used by c~rles to finance improvements the City cannot otherwise afford at all
withou~ ~ing taxes.
Councilwoman Kaywood. It was never the intent of the Council to "shove a
project down the public's throat". It saddens her to see how misinformation
has spread so rapidly and the emotion involved. When emotions do get
involved, it is impossible to get the proper information out. She is also
going to support terminating any further proceedings. The initial hearing was
advertised and the meeting held in May and not one person was present. They
tried to form a Project Area Committee and had to extend the advertising
period because nobody was responding. There was no way of knowing there was
going to be this kind of response in the area. The State requires
notification in "legalese" that nobody can understand and the result is to
scare everybody, which it did. The good parts of the project are not going to
be able to be accomplished at this time because the money will not be there.
The tax increment, which does not raise taxes, is a viable method for making
improvements.
Councilman Ehrle. The past few weeks he has had an opportunity of attending
two or three of the hearings held at Anaheim and Loara High Schools in order
to listen to the people. The Council does care and does listen. They have to
work together. It will be necessary to find a vehicle to improve sewers,
street lights, and to work with the City School and Anaheim Umion High School
Districts who were to gain something like $200,000,000 each. A few weeks ago
he proposed an Economic Development Board. Once the City's sales tax base is
increased, there will be more funds available to improve such things as
streets. He does not believe a property tax increase is necessary. He, too,
will vote to put an end to the turmoil in the City caused by the proposed
project. The citizens and Council should work hand in hand.
A vote ~ then taken on the foregoing resolution:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87R-330 duly passed and adopted.
There were requests from the audience to speak to the issue at this time;
Mayor Bay stated that there would be no input taken at this time but those who
wished could speak to the issue under the public input portion of the
meeting. Many in the Chamber audience expressed displeasure that they could
not speak at this time.
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The Council recessed into Closed Session. (12:59 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
bein~ present, and welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting.
(2:00 p.m.)
INVOCATION: Captain Joseph Huttenlocker, Salvation Army, gave the Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Irv Pickler led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
119: PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Bay and
authorized by the City Council:
Western Packaging Week, September 1 - 5, 1987.
MINUTES: Councilman Pickler moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held June 16, 1987 and the adjourned regular meeting held July 7, 1987
(a.m. session). Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $3,299,961.30 for the week
ending July 31, 1987 and $3,154,279.66 for the week ending August 7, 1987, in
accordance with the 1987-88 Budget, were approved.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman Bay,
seconded by Councilman Pickler, the following items were approved in
accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each
Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar; Councilman Bay offered
Resolution Nos. 87R-331 through 87R-341, both inclusive, for adoption. Refer
to Resolution Book.
1. 118: The following claims were filed against the City and action taken as
recommended:
Claims rejected and referred to Risk Management:
a. Claim submitted by Michael P. McCoy for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 5, 1987.
b. Claim submitted by Paula Lea Rohland for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 1, 1987.
c. Claim submitted by Dorothy Cole for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 14, 1987.
d. Claim submitted by Cindy D. Nash for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 3, 1987.
e. Claim submitted by Siloe Pacindo for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about April 4, 1987.
f. Claim submitted by Fmm, Washington for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about February 6, 1987.
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g. Claim submitted by Donald M. Meadnis for indemnity for damages
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about November 11, 1985.
h. Claim submitted by Edward Franks for comparative partial indemnity and
declaratory relief for damages sustained purportedly due to actions of the
City on or about November 3, 1984.
i. Claim submitted by Thomas Lee Mauldin by Ruth Mauldin for property
damage and bodily injury sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on
or about March 28, 1987.
J. Claim submitted by Tina Miller for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about April 13, 1987.
k. Claim submitted by David Collins for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about February 24, 1982.
1. Claim submitted by William E. Hathcoat Jr. for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 20, 1987.
m. Claim submitted by Donna M. Clayton for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about April §, 1987.
n. Claim submitted by Ina Tabibian for David S. Lake Publishers for
prope~y damage sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about
May 3 through May 7, 1987.
o. Claim submitted by Pacific Bell (~JF746-0254) for property damage
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 11, 1987.
p. Claim submitted by David Patterson for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 18, 1987.
q. Claim submitted by Brian and Patty Sheplor for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about April 18, 1987.
r. Claim submitted by Ronald Erickson for bodily injury sustained
purport~ due to actions of the City on or about February 28, 1987.
s. Claim submitted by Michael Senn Thompson for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 27, 1987.
t. Claim submitted by Samuel Nissan for property damage sustained
f_~rportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 6, 1987.
u. Claim submitted by Phyllis Uhlig for property damage sustained
put! ~%y due to actions of the City on or about May 11, 1987.
aim submitted by Kenneth & Klmberly Alexis for property damage
sustainc~ purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 6, 1987.
w. Claim submitted by Jione & Toakase Tai for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 6, 1987.
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x. Claim submitted by Kobert Matthew Fleeger for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 15, 1987.
y. Claim submitted by Shirley Ardolino & Clifford Nebblin for personal
injury sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 2,
1987.
z. Claim submitted by James ¥. Alfriend for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 6, 1987.
aa. Claim submitted by Eva Shirley for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 6, 1987.
bb. Claim submitted by William N. Mazzola for property damage sustai:~d
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 15, 1987.
cc. Claim submitted by Michaela & David Ortiz for property damage
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 3, 1987.
dd. Claim submitted by Delbert Davidson for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 6, 1987.
ce. Claim submitted by Richard Brooks for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about April 8, 1987.
ff. Claim submitted by Gary V. Lombardi for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 31, 1987.
gg. Claim submitted by Wayne Patrick Vanderlinden for property damage
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about March 13, 1987.
hh. Claim submitted by Carmon Gonzales for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 10, 1987.
ii. Claim submitted by Travis James Seeber for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about April 2, 1987.
jj. Claim submitted by Julie Kendrick for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 6, 19~7.
Application for Leave to Present Late Claim - Recommended to be
kk. Claim submitted by Carol Camacho for bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about August 10, 1987.
Claims filed against the City - Recommended to be Accepted:
11. Claim submitted by John J. Lahey for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 6, 1987. ,
mm. Claim submitted by Buena Park Inn for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about May 20, 1987.
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nh. Claim submitted by Korco Seafood (Tom Korsvall) for property damage
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 1, 1987.
Receivin& and filing the following correspondence: (on file)
a. 105: Golf Course Advisory Commission, Minutes of March 19 and May 28,
1987.
b. 105: Public Utilities Board, Minutes of July 9, 1987.
c. 105: Public Library Board, Minutes of June 24, 1987.
d. 105: Community Redevelopment Commission, Minutes of July 8, 1987.
3. 108: Ratifying the City Manager's approval of a Public Dance permit
submitted by Jesus M. Frias to hold a dance at Anaheim Convention Center, on
August 8, 1987, 6:00 p.m to 1:00 a.m., in accordance with the recommendations
of the Chief of Police.
4. 123: Authorizing State Agreement No. 07-5055, Supplement No. 35, to
rehabilitate and resurface La Palma Avenue from State College Boulevard to
Acacia Street, project cost of ~288,400 with $41,614 as the City share.
5. 181/106: Transferring the Anaheim Museum Project in the FY 86/87 Resource
Allocation Plan from the City Council Department/Control Center into the
Public Works Engineering Capital Projects Control Center, for FY 86/87
year-end adjustment purposes.
6. 150: Approving the naming of the parksite located adjacent to Imperial
Elementary School, at Imperial Highway and Nohl Ranch Road, the Imperial Park.
7. 150/106: Accepting equipment from Walden School, Inc., valued at ~2,154,
in lieu of payment for use of recreation facilities, and reducing revenue
account #01-274-3723 by said amount.
8. 123: Authorizing the First Amendment to Agreement with Community Service
Programs, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $38,600, to provide
diversion/trea~ment services, for the term July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988.
9. 139: Opposing AB 1204 (Chacon) to allow voters to register to vote on
election day at the polling place and authorizing the Mayor to communicate
said position to our elected officials in Sacramento.
10. 153: Receiving and filing the report on settlement of wage claims
resulting from employee grievances from July 1986 through June 1987.
11. 123: Authorizing a Second Amendment to Agreement with Eric W. Gruver,
Ph.D., to conduct psychological evaluations for police officer, police reserve
and Jailer applicants, extending the term from August 1, 1987 through July 31,
1988.
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12. 170.123: Approving a reimbursement agreement with SoPac Properties, Inc.
for design and construction of Parkview Pump Station, Phgse II, to serve Tract
Nos. 10976 and 10977 in the Anaheim Hills area.
13. 170.123: Approving the assignment of a special water facilities
reimbursement agreement with Camino Grande Villas to Municicorp of California,
relating to Tract No. 10968 in the Anaheim Hills area.
14. 170.123: Approving the assignment of a special water facilities
reimbursement agreement with Gramercy Park to Municicorp of California,
relating to Tract No. 10973 in the Anaheim Hills area.
15. 175.123: Authorizing a Reimbursement Agreement with SoPac Properties
Inc., for costs associated with the design and construction of Twin Peaks
Reservoir in the Anaheim Hills area.
16. 160: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to the
Anaheim Public Improvement Corporation in the amount of $82,894.64 for one
Sewer Jet Truck, in accordance with Bid No. 4463.
17. 160: Waiving Council Policy No. 306 and authorizing the Purchasing Agent
to issue a purchase order to the Anaheim Public Improvement Corp., in an
amount not to exceed $120,000 for ten used passenger vehicles.
18. 150: Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Irvine
Construction Group, in the amount of $8,929.27 for additional expenses
incurred for upgrading the utilities for the La Palm- Park Picnic Shelter,
Account No. 16-827-7105.
19. 167: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-331: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC WORK. (Traffic Signal
Interconnect, Account Nos. 46-795-6325-E5450 and 49-795-6325-E5460; and
opening of bids on September 3, 1987, 2:00 p.m.)
20. 150: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-332: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
ciTY OF ANAHE~ F~ND~NG AND DETm%M~NING THAT ?U~L~C CONVENIENCE AND NECXSSITY
ILEQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC WORK. (George Washington
Community Center Improvements, Account Nos. 25-848-7107 and 16-848-7107; and
opening of bids on September 3, 1987, 2:00 p.m.)
21. 169: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-333: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O~'
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC ~
(ROMNEYA DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT). (e/o Louise to w/o Liberty Lane, am it
No. 17-792-6325-E2400, Nobest, Inc., contractor, and authorizing filing of the
Notice of Completion therefor)
22. 165: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-334: A EESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC WORK.
(1986-1987 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT). (Account Nos. 01-793-6325-E3130 and
54-484-6993-00710, Nobest, Inc., contractor, and authorizing filing of the
Notice of Completion therefor)
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23. 153: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-335: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM AHENDING RESOLUTION NO. 86R-007 WHICH ESTABLISHES RATES OF
COHPENSATION FOR CONFIDENTIAL JOB CLASSES. (adjusting the rates for Legal
Secretary, and Paralegal, effective August 7, 1987)
24. 153: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-336: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM WHICH ESTABLISHES RATES OF COMPENSATION FOR CLASSES ASSIGNED
TO THE GENERAL CITY EMPLOYEES UNIT REPRESENTED BY THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION. (amending the classification title of Recreation
Services Assistant to Recreation Services Specialist, effective August 21,
1987)
25. 153: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-337: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87R-82 WHICH ESTABLISHED RATES OF
COMPENSATION FOR UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME JOB CLASSIFICATIONS. (creating
classifications of Senior Day Center Director, - Activity Coordinator,
-Program Assistant and Community Services Coordinator, effective August 7,
1987)
26. 176: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-338: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CEILTAIN PUBLIC STREETS,
HIGHWAYS AND SERVICE EASEMENTS. (87-5A) (Declaring intent to abandon an
alley on the west side of Harbor Boulevard, south of Lincoln Avenue, Aban.
87-5A, and setting a date for the public hearing therefor - suggested date:
September 15, 1987, 3:00 p.m.)
27. 176: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-339: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS,
HIGHWAYS AND SERVICE EASEMENTS. (87-12A) (Declaring intent to abandon
electrical public utility easement on property located on the northwest corner
of Katella Avenue and Euclid Street, Aban. 87-12A, and setting a date for the
public hearing therefor - suggested date: September 15, 1987, 3:00 p.m.)
28. 158: RESOLUTION NO. 87R-340: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, EASEMENTS AND/OR FACILITIES
HERETOFOR~ IRREVOCABLY OFFERED FOR DEDICATION.
29. I iSOLUTION NO. 87R-341: A ~LESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY ~: ~AHEIMACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS CONVEYING TO THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES OK INTERESTS THEREIN.
!23: Approving an amendment to an agreement with E. Del Smith and Company,
inc., to provide representation for the City in Washington, extending the term
from July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 87R-331 through 87R-341:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
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The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 87R-331 through 87R-341, both inclusive,
duly passed and adopted.
End of Consent Calendar. MOTION CARItlED.
129: DONATION FROM THE EAST ANAHEIM ROTARY CLUB: Submitted was report dated
July 15, 1987 from Fire Chief Jeff Bowman, recommendin~ acceptance of the $300
from the Anaheim Rotary Club to the Fire Department, office of emergency
service.
Councilwoman Kaywood removed the item from the Consent Calendar to thank the
Rotary Club on behalf of the Council for their generous donation.
MOTION: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to accept a check from the Anaheim East
Rotary Club in the amount of $300 for the Fire Department, Office of Emergency
Services, towards the purchase of a 30 channel radio scanner. Councilman Bay
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
123: PHYSICIAN MEDICAL SERVICES AT ANAHEIM STADIUM: Acting City Manager Bob
Simpson stated the following items are removed from the agenda by staff for
submission at a later date:
(1) Authorizing an agreement with Southland Ambulance to provide two
emergency medical technicians and ambulance service for events at Anaheim
Stadium and (2) authorizing an agreement with Medical and Safety Management,
Inc., to provide physician and backup emergency medical
technician/Mini-Ambulance services at Anaheim Stadium (see staff report dated
July 27, 1987 from W. Turner, General Manager, Anaheim Stadium).
123/106: AGREEMENT WITH GARDEN GROVE - RECONSTRUCTION OF NINTH STREET, SOUTH
OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE: Councilwoman Kaywood noted that this was a routine
matter and the expenditures funded in the open program for small projects
identified during the year in the past. The item was removed and deleted in
an effort to balance the budget. Her concern is that will be
counterproductive and it will end up costing more to put these routine items
on the agenda and have the paperwork prepared for small things that are really
automatic.
MOTION: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to authorize an agreement with the City of
Garden Grove for the reconstruction of Ninth Street south of Orangewood ~,~uue
and appropriating $7,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund to cow
payment of the City's share, as recommended in memorandum dated July ~. 87
from Gary Johnson, City Engineer. Councilman Pickler seconded the mot
MOTION CARRIED.
156: ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER: Acting City Manager Bob Simpson stated that the following item is
removed from the agenda by staff for resubmission at a later date: Accepting
the completion of construction of the Police Communication Center, Account No.
01-987-6325, A. R. Willinger Company, Inc., contractor, and authorizing filing
of the Notice of Completion therefor (see memorandum dated July 21, 1987 from
the City Engineer with proposed resolution attached).
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161: APPOINTMENT TO ANAHEIM STADIUM INC. BOARD OF DIKECTOKS: Councilwoman
Kaywood moved to ratify the appointment of Lloyd Klein to the Anaheim Stadium
Inc. Board of Directors, as requested in letter dated July 28, 1987 from
Leonard Smith, President - Anaheim Stadium Inc. Councilman Hunter seconded
the motiom MOTION CARRIED.
127: ISS
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SCHEDULED FOR THE NOVEMBER~ 1987 BALLOT: Proposition for the
water bond revenues and to consider the financing of the Police
project and the public safety package. Submitted was report
6, 1987 from the City Clerk.
WATER BOND ISSUE: Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 87R-342,
authorizing certain Members of the City Council to file a written argument
regarding the ballot issue to consider the proposition for the issuance of
Watez Revenue Bonds in the amount of $14,000,000, and directing the City
Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.
F, ESOLUTION NO. 87R-342: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTENARGUMENT
REGARDING A CITY MEASURE (AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS).
Before a vote was taken, discussion followed between Council Members regarding
who would write the argument for the issue. Mayor Bay suggested that the
Public Utilities General Manager, Gordon Hoyt, do so; Councilman Hunter
suggested that Mr. Hoyt and his staff would be appropriate.
City Attorney Jack White. He clarified the intent is that Members of the
Council will sign the ballot argument and the Council Members would be
included in the resolution but directing Gordon Hoyt to draft the argument for
Council review and signature. It is necessary today for the Council to adopt
the resolution indicating the Council will prepare the ballot argument and
next week the Council would review the draft prepared by Mr. Hoyt and it would
either be approved or modified at that time.
Councilman Pickler clarified that his resolution also included the intent as
articulated by the City Attorney and that the City Attorney is also authorized
to prepay, the impartial analysis.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle, Hunter Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The ~eclared Resolution No. 87R-342 duly passed and adopted.
127~ ..CE 2000 AND PUBLIC SAFETY PACKAGE ISSUE: Authorizing certain
~s'0f the City Council to file a written argument regarding the ballot
issue to consider the financing of the Police 2000 Capital Project and Public
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Safety Package, by increasing property taxes, and directing the City Attorney
to prepare an impartial analysis.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked that this item be removed from the ballot at this
time. It was approved to be placed on the ballot in such haste that there was
little or no opportunity to get the wording straight. She feels there is a
problem with placing the issue on the ballot at this time as well as a great
deal of confusion which will make it difficult for it to pass. They should
look to another method.
Councilman Hunter disagreed. It was necessary to allow the issue to go to the
voters.
City Attorney Jack White. The proper procedure to remove the issue from the
ballot would be to offer a resolution rescinding the previous resolution
(87R-328 of July 28, 1987) which placed the issue on the ballot.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Pickler, the Anaheim
City Council determined that the need to act on the following item arose after
the posting of the agenda for this meeting, on Friday, August 7, 1987, at
2:45 p.m.; and consequently waived the Brown Act requirement relative to
posting the item on the printed agenda. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Kaywood thereupon offered Resolution No. 87R-343 for adoption,
rescinding Resolution No. 87R-328 of July 28, 1987, and thereby removing the
Police 2000 Project and Public Safety Package issue from the November, 1987
ballot. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-343: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM RESCINDING THE SUBMISSION OF AN INITIATIVE MEASURE RELATED TO A
SPECIAL TAX ON REAL PROPERTY FOR POLICE FACILITIES AND SERVICES AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-328.
Before action was taken, Councilman Pickler stated he, too, felt there was not
enough time to do a proper Job to assure a positive outcome. He also felt
strongly that the Police projects are needed as they look at a 5-year
program. By rushing through with the measure without the total Council behind
it, would cause a problem at the outset. If it does not go on the November
1987 ballot, p~rhaps it can go on the June 19§§ ballot which will give an
opportunity to lay a foundation that will ensure the measure passes,
especially since it will require a 2/3 vote of the people. He believes t~:~t
they are also somewhat premature and that other alternatives should be
explored.
Councilman Ehrle. He is speaking against the proposed resolution. He w~ned
the Council had more time as well. However, the Council has already voted to
put the issue on the ballot and groups such as the Anaheim Police Association
have already started the machinery in motion to support the passage of the
proposed tax for the police projects. The Police 2000 project should go
forward and they should not wait another six to eight months before putting it
on the ballot. He would like to have seen the ~25 tax per parcel based on
larger and smaller parcels but they should go with what they voted on and let
the people decide.
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Councilwoman Kaywood. That was her concern. There was no time to make
refinements to evaluate whether or not it was fair for a home and a business
to pay the same $25. He had already received calls relative to that
inequity. She very much wants the project and that is the reason why She is
asking that it be removed from the ballot at this time. She does not want it
to fail. If it did, and the Council decided to proceed in any case, it would
be a mixed message to the citizens. She had suggested before that they look
at the business license tax as a revenue source for Police 2000 which she
believes would be a good way to do it.
RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed and left the Council
Chamber, first asking those present also to leave the Chamber. (It was later
reported that a bomb threat had been received and the Fire Department asked
that the building be cleared). (2:25 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (2:55 p.m.)
Council Members then spoke for or against removing the issue from the ballot.
MAYOR BAY: He abstained on the original vote explaining that he would not
oppose going to the people on a ballot to ask for support. Saying he would
not oppose it did not mean he would campaign for it because he does not feel
he can do that. He would prefer to stay out of the decision. He will not
oppose it. In his opinion, the way it was stated to go on the ballot it would
not have a chance of success. He does not think people will vote to tax
themselves especially in an equal amount per parcel. If people do not vote
for it the Council will know that they are not going to tax themselves on that
issue. That could influence whether the Council cuts the program back,
reduces it or how they would go ahead to find the funding source to do it. If
that was explained clearly to the people there is a possibility the vote would
be positive.
COUNCILWOMAN KAYWOOD: Her big concern is that even if 65% of the people vote
for it, it would still fail. If it failed and the Council then managed to
find a ~ ~ing source to go forth, there will be many angry people who voted
no as~ ~y the Council was doing it. She is also concerned about placing
some~ ~ the ballot without the unanimous support of the Council and is
conceru~ .~th the Mayor's abstention.
COUNCILMAN PICKLER: His main reason for wanting the issue removed is, as the
Mayor stated, it is not worded properly to elicit a positive vote since there
was so little time to prepare it. If they had to shelve the Police 2000
project and come back with an initiative to put it on the June ballot, they
could do that. As was obvious from the many citizens who were present on the
Katella Project, the Council should learn a lesson that they have to let
people know where they are coming from and give them an opportunity to
comment. Waiting six months to put the issue on the ballot is the right way
to go.
COUNCILMAN HUNTER: He sees problems politically putting the issue on the June
ballot which is a presidential primary. He feels they will have a better
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chance in the November Election to go to the voters. The Police 2000 is up to
the voters. The problem is now that there are two or three Council Members
who will not go out and "beat the bushes" and thus, it is already doomed to
failure.
Councilman Pickler stated if it goes on the ballot, he will work for it
because it is needed.
COUNCILMAN EHRLE: Both sides have good arguments and he is close to being
convinced that the issue should not go on the ballot at this time.
Considering what has occurred in the past several weeks, he feels there is a
strong feeling of citizen participation at this time. It would be good to put
the issue on the June ballot and to get citizens involved actively in support
of the issue. He will support the proposed resolution to remove the issue
from the ballot and favors putting it on the June ballot.
A vote was then taken on the foregoin~ resolution by Councilwoman Kaywood
rescinding Resolution No. 87R-328 of July 28, 1987.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle, Pickler and Kaywood
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hunter
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bay
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87R-343 duly passed and adopted.
Before concluding, Councilwoman Kaywood stated she would still like to have
the Council consider the business license tax that was discussed at Council a
few weeks ago. As the Chamber talks about dues to the organization for
services rendered, the business community should look at it as dues to the
City of Anaheim for the safety services rendered and that that be a funding
mechanism to go forward with the Police 2000.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Virgine Walker, 410 Torrey Pines Circle, Anaheim. She is a 15-year resident
and the first to move into the Westrldge development in the Hills. She wishes
to express her deep concern relative to the development taking place on Nohl
Ranch Road and what they thought was the scenic corridor for all the people of
Anaheim as well as Orange County. It is an area that was provided to g!
scenery that is beautiful and magnificent which can never be replaced ~
gone. The developer is installing a 6-foot high block wall fence on a
long stretch of Nohl Ranch Road~ taking away that breath-taking view. i~,. is
asking if there is anything that can be done to save that view on behalf of
the citizenry. She believes it to be in the scenic corridor and citizens
living in that corridor are not allowed to have an antenna, a satellite dish,
gas statton~ fast food restaurant~ etc. She believes a precedent has been set
for any other development going in on Nohl Ranch Road and everywhere else in
Anaheim Hills which developments, up to now, have had to use wrought iron
fencing, or wrought iron with pilasters, etc. The view is not for a chosen
few but it is for everyone in Orange County and any visitors driving to the
area who want to take a look at that view.
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Councilman Hunter stated he too, is upset about the situation. He has a
wrought iron fence Just like everybody else is required to have in the Hill
and Canyon area. His phone has been ringing off the hook with citizens
questioning how the situation could have happened.
Councilman Pickler reported he went to look at the wall and he and Councilman
Hunter hay~ already talked to staff about the situation. He understands that
area is ~' in the scenic corridor and the wall is goin~ to be used as a sound
barrio- ~e view is spectacular. He will continue looking into the matter
as wei~ ~e rest of the Council and if there is something that can be done
they will do it.
Ann Bien, 6673 Pasco Del Notre. Before ?:00 a.m., neighbors reported they saw
heavy construction equipment on 441 Fairmont Boulevard, the site of the LDS
Church development (Anaheim Stake Center). Someone in a bulldozer was
systematically uprooting eucalyptus trees in the center stand on the
property. By 8:00 a.m. most of the trees were destroyed. Her neighbors were
told the property owners had the necessary permits to destroy the trees. The
man said their permit was dated April 21, 1987. She attended the public
hearing that day and the motion to remove the trees was made after 5:00 p.m.
on that date which would mean the permit could not have been granted until the
next business day or April 22, 1987. Further, the tree removal permit and the
Conditional Use Permit were appealed and it is her understanding no permit
should have been finalized until after the appeal period was over. Those
80-year old trees were part of the scenic corridor and protection is provided
by the Code. She wanted to know how the irreparable damage to the environment
could have occurred in the manner in which it occurred, which indicated a
blatant disregard of the law. The law protects the environment, and the
citizens who rely upon th~ law for the protection of their property rights.
Steven Leachman, 3423 Aerial Place, Anaheim. Relative to parking, he keeps
getting parking tickets for parking behind his garage. It is in an alleyway
but he parks there for safety purposes. There is no parking available in his
neighborhood after 6:00 p.m. And certainly none when his wife arrives home at
11:30 . He would like to have surveillance in the area, not only in the
alle> also to enforce the curfew of younger people out riding bicycles at
all ~f the night, sleeping in their laundry rooms and loitering in their
alle There is also drug dealing going on across the street. He cannot
move ~ the area at this time and he cannot continua paying for the parking
tickets because of his family economics. He asked what the Council could
recommend that he do.
Mayor Bay recommended that Mr. Leachman call his message into the City's
hotline number in order to get a specific response to his concerns.
Judith Holmes, 6635 East Canyon Hills Road. Like Mrs. Walker, she is
concerned about the attitude taken towards the scenic corridor. She witnessed
the removal of the trees on the church site. In reference to earlier comments
made by the Council, wanting to make Anaheim a good place to live and respond
to its citizens, she would like the Council to be aware that she got "hassled"
by Code Enforcemen~ when she got one tree trimmed on her property. The
taxpayers and votez~ in the scenic corridor and all of Anaheim intend to be
taken seriously in t~ matter of their attitudes towards their neighborhoods.
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Dom Tomiello, 116 West Simmons Avenue, Anaheim. He read a letter to the
editor which he had submitted and which was printed, the point of which
suggested that the City legalize houses of prostitution in industrial areas
which would then eliminate the general prostitution problem in the City
because, pimps, hookers, etc. could not compete with the established houses of
prostitution.
Jeff Karsch, 2661 West Palais Road, Anaheim. Relative to the reallocation of
police revenue, he would like to find out what studies have been done on
present police expenditures. He notes there is excessive capacity in the
helicopter program where the City is leasing out their services for Brea
Canyon Patrol - whether revenue can be found within existing police programs
rather than new taxes and what cost benefits have been done.
Councilman Pickler stated that a police manpower study is being conductec .,~
this time.
RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed for ten minutes. (3:35 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (3:45 p.m.)
161.158: CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HRARING - PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: A
Joint public hearing with the Redevelopment Agency to consider the propos=d
sale of real property to William E. Fackiner and Helen E. Fackiner, for
property located at the southwest corner of Cypress Street and Clementine
Street, Development Parcel 2 (310 West Cypress Street).
The public hearing was continued from the meeting of July 28, 1987, to this
date, to give the Agency an opportunity to publish a Legal Notice for the
Negative Declaration on the subject since the agreement could not be acted
upon by the Agency until that was done.
Submitted was report dated August 3, 1987 from the Community Development &
Planning Department, recommending that the Council adopt a resolution
certifying the initial study with respect to the proposed owner of
participation agreement.
Norm Priest, Director of Community Development & Planning, introduced the item
and recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration as well as the respective
agreements.
Mayor/Chairman Bay asked if anyone wished to speak; there was no respc~ a
closed the public hearing.
Agency Member Pickler offered Resolution No. ARA87-15 for adoption, adopting a
Negative Declaration which finds and determines that the proposed sale and
development of certain property located in Redevelopment Project Alpha will
have no significant effect on the environment and that an environmental impact
report need not be prepared. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. ARA87-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CERTIFYING AN INITIAL STUDY WHICH FINDS AND DETERMINES THAT THE PROPOSED SALE
AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALPHA
WILL HAVE NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND THAT AN ENVIRONMENTAL
I}iPACT REPORT NEED NOT BE PREPARED.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Chairman declared Resolution No. ARA87-15duly passed and adopted.
Agency Member Pickler offered ARA87-16 for adoption, approving the proposed
sale of certain real property in Redevelopment Project Alpha; approving the
proposed Owner Participation Agreement pertaining thereto; and authorizing
execution of said owner participation agreement. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. ARA87-16: A KESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
ALPHA; APPROVING THE PROPOSED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING
THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SAID OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickier, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Chairman declared Resolution No. ARA87-16 duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 87R-344 for adoption, adopting a
Negative Declaration with respect to the proposed Owner Participation
Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and William E. Fackiner and Helen
E. Fackiner, developer; finding that the consideration for the sale of the
property thereunder is not less than fair value in accordance with covenants
and conditions govermimg such sale; and approving the sale of such property
and said 0w~er Participation Agreement. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-344: A KESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM CERTIFYING THE INITIAL STUDY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND WILLIAM
E. FACKINER AND HELEN E. FACKINER, DEVELOPER; FINDING THAT THE CONSIDERATION
FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY THEREUNDER IS NOT LESS THAN FAIR VALUE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING SUCH SALE; AND APPROVING THE SALE OF
SUCH PROPERTY AND SAID OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL M~BERS:
COUNCIL MEMBMRS:
COUNCIL MEMB~S:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickier, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
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The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87R-344 duly passed and adopted.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency meeting.
motion. MOTION CARRIED. (3:50 p.m.)
Agency Member Bay moved to adjourn
Agency Member Kaywood seconded the
129: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - 1986/1987 WEEn ABATEMENT ROLL: To receive a
report from the Fire Chief on the cost of abatement of weeds for each
individual lot where work was performed under the 1986/1987 Weed Abatement
Program and to hear any objections from property owners liable to be assessed
for the abatement. This matter was continued from the meeting of August 4,
1987, to this date.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin July 24, 1987.
Submitted was report dated July 8, 1987 from Fire Chief Jeff Bowman,
recommending that the Council accept his written report attached regarding the
cost of weed abatement incurred during the 1986/87 weed abatement contract
with Edwin Webber, Inc. to be submitted to the County Assessor's Office. The
total amount of ~28,607.56 is to be included on the Orange County Tax Roll.
Mayor Bay opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak; no
one wished to speak and no objections were presented to the proposed
assessments for weed abatement.
MOTION: Councilman Bay moved that it be recorded that no written or oral
objections were received objecting to the assessment to be levied under the
1986/87 Weed Abatement program. Councilman Pickler seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bay offered Resolution No. 87R-345 for adoption, confirming the
report from the Fire Chief on the cost of abatement of weeds for each
individual lot where work was performed under the 1986/1987 Weed Abatement
Program and to hear any objections from property owners liable to be assessed
for the abatement. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87E-345: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AI~AHEIM CONFIRMING THE WEITTEN ILEPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF REGARDING THE COST OF
WEED ABATEMENT, AND DIRECTING THE FILING THEREOF WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSF~'T:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87R-345 duly passed and adopted.
121: CONTINUED CONDE~ATION MEAILING: To consider the acquisition of property
owned by Core Laboratories, Inc., generally located on the south side of
Pacifico Avenue, west of State College Boulevard (1200 East Pacifico Avenue).
This matter was continued from the meeting of August 4, 1987, to this date.
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PLANlilNG STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated July 28, 1987 from the City
Engineer, Gary Johnson, recommending that the Council find and determine the
public interest and necessity for acquiring and authorizing the condemnation
of that certain parcel of real property for a Fire Station Site located at
1200 East Pacifico Avenue, Anaheim and authorizing the law firm of Oliver,
Stover and ~mskin, Special Counsel for the City of Anaheim and the City
Attorney' proceed with said condemnation action.
Mayor
?ened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Dam Crane, Litton Industries, Supervisor of Corporate Real
Estate. He first clarified that the name of the company was
Core Industries and not Cole as had been printed on the agenda
and other documents, a division of Western Atlas International
Inc. They have no problem in selling the property, however, the
problem is the price. The first offer was $580,000 and the
second was ~600,000. They currently have an offer of $750,000
under negotiation.
There being no further persons who wished to speak to the subject
condemnation, Mayor Bay closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 87R-346 for adoption. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-346: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY ACQUIRING
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM. (CORE LABORATORIES, INC., CONDEMNEE).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES .'
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87R-346 duly passed and adopted.
179: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE NO. 3665, NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
SPECIMEN TREE REMOVAL N0. 87-03:
APPLICANT: Frank E. and Jacqueline Dotson
312 San Colla
La Jolla, Ca. 92071
REQUEST/ZONING/LOCATION: To construct a 2-story, 34-foot high single-family
residence on RS-HS-43,000(SC) zoned property located at 563 Peralta Hills
Drive, with Code waiver of maximum structural height and a request for removal
of one California Pepper tree.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. PC87-130 granted Variance No.
3665; approved EIR Negative Declaration status.
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HEARING SET ON:
A review of the Planning Commission's decision was requested by Councilman
Hunter and public hearing scheduled and continued from the meeting of
August 4, 1987 to this date.
FOBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin July 25, 1987.
Posting of property July 24, 1987.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - July 24, 1987.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Carol and John Word, 2715 North Ross Street, Santa Aha, were
present to answer questions.
Councilman Hunter.
He received calls from several people in the area. He has also
visited the property and was not aware until then of the
difference in the elevations on the property which he feels is a
very significant factor. Even though a height variance is being
requested, because of the elevation levels, he is going along
with the Planning Commission's recommendation to go ahead with
the single-family residence based upon the elevation
differences. If it involved flat land, he would have a
different view. He has also spoken with the owner of the
property. He now has no concerns and would agree with the
Planning Commission recommendation.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
Roland Krueger, 561 Peralta Hills Drive, Anaheim. (Also see Mr.
Krueger's detailed 5-Page letter dated July 22, 1987 -
previously made a part of the record). His property is directly
south of the subject property. The applicants did not discuss
their plans with the neighbors prior to the Planning Commission
Hearing and as a result, a petition was signed by all residents
on the street in opposition. The applicants have subsequently
met with the residents and now 5 of the original 12 who were
opposed withdrew their opposition. He then recalled that in
1971 the Council voted to establish the scenic corridor overlay
zone (he was a member of the task force) and the site
development standards in the Hill and Canyon area including the
25-foot height limit in order to retain the scenic character of
the area. The applicants have requested a waiver of the maximum
height of almost 40% and the dwelling is equivalent to a 3-story
Holiday Inn. The requested variance does not meet the
requirement that there are special circumstances related to the
property which do not apply to other property under the same
zoning classification. The main reason for the added height is
the roof pitch, adding 7 feet to the height of the house. It
will obstruct the view from his adjoining property to the
south. The comparison should be 34 feet vs. normal height from
that same level. Approving the variance for architectural
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reasons will establish a precedent in the Peralta Hills Estates,
the scenic corridor and throughout Santa Ana Canyon. The
Plannin~ Commission has stepped out of the realm of applyin~
City Codes into the realm of making City Code. There are no
existing homes in Peralta Hills that exceed the height limit.
New construction must be required to follow the same rules and
regulations the rest of the residents had to follow so that no
precedent is set for the future. He asked that the Council not
allow the Planning Commission to change the rules at this time
and to rescind approval of Variance No. 3665 because such
approval is not based on circumstances regarding the land as
required by Code. If the Council chooses to let the variance
stand, he would request that they stipulate the following
conditions to partially mitigate the visual impact of the
hl~h-rise structure. There has been no grading plan approved
for the lot and although the applicants have said they would
grade to a 402-foot elevation, it is not a matter of record so a
specific grading plan should be required. It is also possible
by proper grading to get a greater setback than 25 feet. All of
the neighboring structures have setbacks of 50 feet and 60 feet
with the one exception of a new home which has about 30 feet.
Ina Schluter, 531 Peralta Hills Drive.
She read a letter expressing strong opposition to the height
waiver because of the precedent it will establish. As part of
the scenic corridor, Peralta Hills Estates was supposed to be
protected from construction of high-rise structures. They are
concerned with the precedent such approval might start,
especially because there is an empty lot next to theirs. (She
submitted the letter to the Council - made a part of the record).
Leona Curtis.
She lives two houses below the proposed structure. She already
has a definite drainage problem coming from the lots above her.
Her driveway is a continual everyday river and nobody is doing
anything about it. She has called the City and been told to
contact the Engineering Department to check their records.
Another house of the size proposed to be built will cause more
of a drainage problem on her property. Drainage is her major
concern and she wants to know if there are plans for proper
drainage.
Frank Liggett, 571 Peralta Hills Drive.
His is the fourth house down the private road from the proposed
residence. There are adjoining potential lots behind his
property and also to the west and north which could be
developed. He urged the Council to stay with the 2S-foot
structural height maximum.
APPLICANT' S STATEMENT: John Word.
While they recognize other variances have been granted in the
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scenic corridor, they do not support the Council giving them a
variance Just because other people have received them. They
have been property owners in Peralta Hills for ten years. They
own another acre there and have had the same plans approved by
the City to build on but were not aware of height variances.
Their architect asked if they had checked the height variance
and he (Word) did not see why they should since the plans had
already been approved. The comment from staff was that it was
approved in error. They made the mistake of not talking to the
neighbors but have now done so on two occasions and got them to
withdraw their opposition. From a practical standpoint, they
are in compliance with the spirit of the Code. It is not a 4%
variance - it is measured from the finished grade so they are
asking for a 30-foot variance. They are willing to stipulate
they will grade at the 402-foot level, which in a sense is 7
feet lower than if they grade it at 418 feet. They had their
architect come back out to the property to see how far they
could move the front setback. They were able to move it back
only 3 feet because of a barranca that is on the back side of
the property. Another point, their house is not square 27 feet
back. The very corner of their house is 28 feet from the front
of the lot. The bulk of the house runs at an angle. Just a
corner is facing the lot. They are not blocking anybody's
view. He then read a letter from Mark and Sue Thompson sent to
Mayor Bay and the City Council which was in support of the
requested variance and also attached to which were signatures of
those who had withdrawn their opposition from Variance No. 3665
(Robert D. Smith, Mark and Sue Thompson, Lou and Lynn Bell).
Carol Word.
She responded to some of the questions posed by Mr. Krueger.
She emphasized they would not be blocking the view. Their view
would be limited if they moved the house back further. The two
houses below them have their house set back approximately 50
feet from the street but they have no backyards. It is a
combination of the structural pieces for the house and the pitch
of the roof that causes the increase in height. Since meeting
with the neighbors, they have agreed to lower the elevation of
their home an additional 2 feet. When they submitted the
original site plan to the Planning Commission~ there were no
grading elevations on it. The actual back part of the elevation
is at 406 feet. Their understanding, based on the scenic
corridor overlay, because the back part of the house is at an
elevation of 406 feet and the roof pitch is at 436 feet, that is
the way the height is measured and that is why they are
requesting 30 feet instead of 34 feet.
John Word.
The house is still a 34-foot high house but they cut tbm pad
lower.
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Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
Answering Council questions, she stated relative to other
variances in the area, there are no Peralta Hills addresses
listed. The proposal they are making for the 30-foot section is
on the left-hand side of the cross section of the property which
starts at a finished grade of 402 feet. If the Council were to
look at the application favorably, she would like to insert that
into the condition referring to exhibits that the highest part
of the house, 30 feet, be at the 402 foot finished elevation of
the pad and that the remainder of the house is up to the
460-foot finished grade. Also the Specimen Tree Removal
advertised was for one tree and in moving the house back 3 feet,
there will be an additional two trees affected, thus
necessitating the processing of a new tree removal permit to the
Planning Commission rather than the one before the Council
today. They would condition approval of the variance on that
being accomplished successfully.
Miss Santalahti further explained that until 1970, the height
limitation was 30 feet so that a number of houses in Peralta
Hills are going to be at 30 feet. The change was made with the
scenic corridor which dropped the height to 25 feet for a reason
she has not been able to determine because 30 feet was typical
before that. Therefore, there are a number of older houses at
30 feet.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Bay closed the public hearing.
Councilman Pickler.
If approved, they will start a precedent in the area. No other
homes have come in to ask for a variance above 25 feet. It is
necessary to maintain the zoning code in that area and it is in
that scenic corridor. If Mr. Word had convinced all the
neighbors that they could live with 30 feet, then he would be
agreeable to it as well. It was necessary to have the consensus
of everyone before proceeding.
G0uncllw0man Kaywood asked Mr. Krueger if there was somethln~
that would be blocking his view and if he had additional lots on
which he had not yet built.
Roland Krueger.
Regardless of the numbers indicated from 34 feet to 30 feet, the
elevation of the house at the top of the roof is at an elevation
of 436 feet. He will have to grade on the lot above it at a
level of 423 feet. He also rebutted the statement made that the
structure will not be blocking his view.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked to hear from the owner.
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Frank Dotson.
He bought his property in 1959. The homes were built before the
25-foot limitation so there was no need or reason for a variance
of the nature being requested. He kept this last lot to the end
and at one time he went so far as to have plans approved, In
spite of what Mr. Krueger said, he was planning to build on the
top part and not the lower to get a better view. In his
opinion, the 25-foot or however it is measured should be
measured from where the logical building pad, which would be at
418 feet and not 402 feet. Had he built at that time or any
time since then, or if he was building there tomorrow, if the
variance is not approved, he will probably build a spec house on
it and will not have to ask for 25 feet because he will be w~ll
within the guidelines and it will block Mr. Krueger's view.
Councilman Ehrle again recognized Mrs. Word.
Carol Word.
The elevation of the roof does not extend from one side to the
other so the 434-foot height is in the central part of the house
and not the whole length of the property. The view is not
straight down but out at an angle.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Bay, seconded by Councilman Hunter, 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.
Councilman Hunter offered a resolution, upholding the findings of the City
Planning Commission, granting Variance No. 3665.
Before any action was taken, discussion was held between the
Council and staff relative to incorporating the new stipulations
made by the applicants in letter dated August 6, 1987 signed by
Carol Word, as well as other issues which were discussed.
Councilman Pickler.
He is going to vote against the resolution of approval. He
feels the owners have realized they could have built at 418
feet, gone up to 25 feet and have the 443 feet they were talking
about. That would have been their right to do that but they
decided to do it another way. He feels somehow they have to get
through to the people living in the area to show what they are
trying to do would be beneficial. If the people oppose it and
it does call for a variance, he is also opposed.
Councilwoman Kaywood.
She has the same concern. It is very important to comply with
the scenic corridor overlay zone and that if a blanket approval
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is given for any height waiver, it is going to destroy one of
the loveliest areas in the City.
Councilman Hunter.
He took issue with the inconsistency on the Council. Just this
morning, 145 eucalyptus trees were torn down and they were in
the scenic corridor and now they are going to deny this request
when it was approved by the Planning Commission on a 6-0 vote.
Councilman Ehrle.
He feels he is being consistent because he believes in the
rights of the property owners. The homeowner, in this case, has
designed a good plan and has gone through all the proper
procedures and received approval of the Planning Commission. He
also met with the neighbors, many of whom were pleased with the
proposal. He believes in the rights of the people to build on
their property. Perhaps it was time to look at changing some of
the codes as suggested by Councilman Pickler.
A vote was taken on the resolution of approval and failed to carry by the
following vote:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle and Hunter
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 87R-347, denying Variance
No. 3665, reversing the findings of the City Planning Commission. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-347: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM DENYING VARIANCE NO. 3665.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Hunter felt that the action
did not make sense. The applicants can now build a house at the
top of the elevation that is going to be higher than the house
they are presently proposing to build which will now block Mr.
Krueger's view.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing Resolution:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
Ehrle and Hunter
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87R-347 duly passed and adopted.
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SPECIMEN TREE REMOVAL:
City Attorney White.
Still pending is the request for a tree removal permit for one
tree that does not appear as a separate agenda item. Council
should take action on that matter today.
Councilwoman Kaywood.
She recommended, in reading the minutes of the Planning
Commission hearing, that moue of the neighbors objected to the
removal of that tree.
City Attorney White.
It is possible the structure could be designed in a way that
meets Code and still require the removal of one tree. If the
Council moved on the matter today, it would be disposed of and
if it is not needed, there is no harm done.
MOTION: Councilman Pickler moved to approve the removal of one specimen tree,
No. 87-03, in accordance with the findings of the City Planning Commission.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
179: SPECIMEN TREE REMOVAL - LDS CHURCH: Councilwoman Kaywood directed
staff, from the Planning Department, to go out and check on the trees that
have been removed to be sure there were permits to remove those trees.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator. In connection with Conditional Use
Permit No. 2888, a tree removal permit was approved and signed off, noting
that the City Council acted favorably on removal of the 145 trees.
179: PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2899 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION:
APPLICANT:
Ernest Marruso, (Jack-In-The-Box)
P.O. Box 9758
Glendale, Ca. 91206
REQUEST/ZONING/LOCATION: To retain a drive-through restaurant on CG zoned
property located at 2210 South Harbor Boulevard, with Code waiver of minimum
number of parking spaces.
PLANq%ING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. PC87-124 granted Conditional Use
Permit No. 2899, to expire June 22, 1992; approved El/{ Negative Declaration.
HEARING SET ON:
The decision of the Planning Commission was appealed by Leo J. Momsen, Fooa
Maker Inc., agent for the applicant.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin July 30, 1987.
Posting of property July 31, 1987.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - July 31, 1987.
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PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated June 22, 1987.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Leo Momsen, attorney for Food Maker Inc., operator of
Jack-In-The-Box Restaurant, tenant of the premises. They
obtained a CUP in 1980 which required that they secure 18
permanent parking spaces on the property to the south. The
developer gave them an easement and they constructed the
restaurant. Shortly thereafter, everyone involved in the
development was involved in a lawsuit which is now resolved. In
the process, FoodMaker agreed to apply to the City for a waiver
of the additional 18-space requirement over the adjoining
Toys-R-Us parcel. At the time the original CUP was issued, they
did not feel the necessity, as a practical matter, for the 18
spaces. That is still their view.
Councilman Pickler interrupted and asked if the number of spaces
was 18 or 28; Mayor Bay also noted in the documents that it was
a question of between 27 and 55 spaces, thus making it 28.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
Having just looked at the Exhibit, she counted 27 spaces on the
property and 55 are needed. There were no conditions requiring
covenants or agreements with the adjacent property for other
parking spaces to be used by them. The Traffic Engineer,
indicated, based on the parking study they submitted, despite
the numbers, he did not have a problem and accepted that study
as appropriate.
Mayor Bay.
He did not understand why they were talking about parking in
this case. He referred to Mr. Momsen's letter dated July 13,
1987 which outlined the reason for the request for the hearing.
Leo Momsen.
The Planning Commission waived the requirement for the
additional parking; however~ as a condition to that, instead of
an indefinite conditional use permit, they would now have to
accept a 5-year CUP and several other things, only one of which
is still a problem. He clarified they are not arguing relative
to the trash storage area or roof-mounted equipment. The focus
is on the substitution of the 5 years and also the 10-foot
radius curb return. As he understands, there is no present
problem with the existing onsite parking, within the Food Maker
property. As a practical matter, they do not need that
additional parking. The 10-foot radius curb returns, however,
would present a problem. The construction cost and the
necessity that the business might have to be shut down for one
to two weeks in order to accomplish that work would be a
problem. He is not aware of any problem which necessitates the
construction of those 10-foot radius curb returns at this time.
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He is requesting that the additional parking over the adjoining
property no longer be required, that the 10-foot radius curb
returns not be required and that the CUP continue without a
5-year limitation on it.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
The Planning Commission's concern revolved around the 27 spaces
vs. 55, which is a significant waiver and she believes that is
the reason for the 5-year CUP. If the Council approves, the CUP
is approved for 5 years, at the end of which time the applicant
would have to come back and go through another public hearing.
If there were no problems, there will be no difficulty getting
an extension on the CUP. Relative to the curb radius, since
this is Harbor Boulevard, the Traffic Engineer was extremely
concerned relative to arterial highways that people leaving the
property can do so as safely as possible. He encouraged the
retention of that condition.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: Bill 3ennings, attorney, Toys-R-Us, 1800 Avenue of the Stars,
Los Angeles.
They are located directly south of Jack-In-The-Box. Theirs is a
different parking need than a fast food restaurant. As the
patrons of the fast food restaurant pull out, their patrons pull
in. There is not that much impact by having a fast food
restaurant next door but it is possible for that use to change.
If it were to change to something with long-term parking needs
such as a sit down restaurant and Food Maker assigns that lease,
there will be a serious problem since Toys-R-Us also have
long-term parking needs. Relative to the 10-foot radius at the
curb, he questioned the connection between a 10-foot curb radius
and parking. He requested that the City not require the 10-foot
curb radius because it is not that difficult to get in and out
of the site. With respect to the 5-year termination date on the
CUP, the use on the Jack-In-The-Box site is not new. If there
is a parking problem, one would have expected it to have shown
up already. There is no reason to grant the CUP for only five
years. There is already a 5-year track record. If they are
going to keep it at 5 years, he requested that the earlier
not be terminated. The settlement of the lawsuit was that
Toys-R-Us will allow Jack-In-The-Box to use 18 spaces on
site. If they merely suspend the existing CUP at the en
years, the old one will come back into existence. In
words, he is requesting that the Council not terminate thc
existing CUP but suspend it until June 22, 1992 so it will
spring back into effect and they will continue to do their
business.
City Attorney Jack White.
This application should be looked at independently. He would
not recommend that the Council allow an existing CUP to be held
in abeyance to spring back into effect in 5 years when this one
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terminates. The difficulty in doing that from the City
standpoint is that the City would never know exactly what they
have at any given point in time. The spaces are either needed
or they are not. He believes the reason for the 5-year period
is that at the end of the 5 years, it is to be determined what
is reasonable and necessary as far as parking. Likewise in
response to the issue of the 5 years being unreasonable to
construct a fast food restaurant, it has been there for some 5
to 7 years at this point in time. He does not believe that
Condition No. 7, as proposed, is unreasonable. The Council
should act to specify the number of spaces to be required and
either make it a number in perpetuity as long as the use
continues or provide that the permit would terminate at a given
point in time and then review the number of spaces that would be
necessary. That is his view and advice to the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Bay closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Bay, seconded by Councilman Pickler, 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.
Councilman Bay offered Resolution No. 87R-348 for adoption, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. 2899, subject to all City Planning Commission
conditions, thus sustaining the Planning Commission's action in total. Refer
to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-348: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2899.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunteri Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 87K-348 duly passed and adopted.
179: PUBLIC H~ARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2910 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION:
APPLICANT:
Asmail Rastegari, et al.
1108 North Acacia Street
Anaheim, Ca.
REQUEST/ZONING/LOCATION: To permit a child day-care facility for a maximum of
24 children on EM-1200 zoned property located at 1108 No. Acacia Street.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. PC87-125 denied Conditional Use
Permit No. 2910, approved EIR Negative Declaration.
HEARING SET ON:
Appealed by Mahtn Rastegari, applicant.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIKF2iENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin July 30, 1987.
Posting of property July 31, 1987.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - July 31, 1987.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated June 22, 1987.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Mahin Rastegari, 1108 Acacia Street.
There are 12 children in the daycare center now and they are
applying for a maximum of 24 children for a preschool. Someone
from the state came and measured everything and said they could
have 30 children. She had to fence in the swimming pool, which
she did, and make a larger playground in the backyard. They are
going to have a half-way circle driveway on the front for
parents to come and to go. She did have a problem with the
Traffic Engineer saying there will be too many cars. There is a
school right next to the daycare and there are almost 1,000
parents dropping their children off every day. She does not see
what effect her request could have on the situation.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: Mrs. Zadek.
She is in favor of the request. She is satisfied with the care
given her child who goes to the center. She likes the people
who are running the operation. The school should be expanded.
She is speaking for the parents' view point.
ToriArasteh.
She is present on behalf of other parents who could not come to
say they are in favor of the requested expansion. It is very
convenient ~or her to leave her children there. The driveway is
no problem. She lives on La Palma, almost across the street.
City Clerk, Leonora Sohl announced that a telephone message was
received from a Don Schroff, 1103 Acacia, who expressed the
following concerns relative to Conditional Use Permit No. 2910.
He is opposed because of the small front yard with no backyard,
there is too much traffic, 24 people will be stopping by every
morning and afternoon, there are no parking spaces, and when he
applied for his business license the City told him he could not
have people stopping by his house because of traffic.
Councilman Pickler.
He believes staff had a problem relative to parking and the
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dedication was also an item of concern. At this time, the
center does have the circular driveway allowing for drop-off.
If Acacia Street is ever widened, there will be problems. He
suggested perhaps a time limit of 3 years. If the street is
widened, the circular driveway will no longer be there, allowin~
the children to be dropped off in safety.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator.
In this instance, the current one-half width on Acacia is only
30 feet. The ultimate half width is 45 feet which means 15 feet
off their front 25-foot yard. The recommended condition was an
irrevocable offer of dedication as well as payment of the fee
for future widening. When the widening actually occurs, they
will lose the loop driveway. The Traffic Engineer was very
concerned relative to the future street width being constructed.
Mayor Bay asked if they could issue a CUP with a condition
stating when the street is widened the CUP is void.
Annika Santalahti.
She suggested if the Council were to choose to add a time
limitation, they would want to clarify the reason for the time
which would have to do with construction of the street to the
ultimate width.
City Attorney Jack White.
He believes legally the Council could do that. Other questions
would probably be raised about the ability to perform by the
applicant if it contained an indefinite term or if the applicant
never knew from one day to the next whether or not the permit
was going to expire. He recommended that the wording should
provide that within 30 days after the City gives notice to the
permit holder that the City has accepted the dedication, that
the use would terminate to allow a short but reasonable time in
which to terminate the proceedings.
Mayor Bay.
Somehow, the CUP has to be tied to a safe place to drop the
children off without impacting the traffic.
City Attorney White.
He recommends a 60-day termination provision that would allow
enough time so that the applicant could process another permit
if she decided to do so that would show an alternative drop-off
method or to amend the existing permit to allow for an
alternative drop-off method that the City Council or Planning
Commission could then approve and allow the continued operation.
Annika Santalahti.
If the condition is clear, the worse thing that would happen is
if the dedication comes along sooner than expected. She then
clarified for Councilman Ehrle that the house has been used as a
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daycare center. The State of California Regulations requires
the City to permit up to 12 children in a daycare center to be
conducted in a residential zone without the City requiring any
special permits. She has done that but is now looking to expand
to 24, thus requiring a CUP from the City.
After additional discussion and questioning of the applicant,
Miss Santalahti suggested a new Condition No. 10 as follows:
"Tbmt the CUP shall become null and void 60 days after the City
of Anaheim accepts the irrevocable offer of dedication made
under Condition No. 1 herein."
Councilwoman Kaywood asked the applicant if she understood that
if she received a notice that the dedication had been accepted,
she would have 60 days in which to do something; Mrs. Rastegari
acknowledged that she understood.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Bay, seconded by Councilman Pickler, 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.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 87R-349 for adoption, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. 2910, reversing the findings of the City Planning
Commission but subject to the additional condition as stipulated to by the
applicant. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 87R-349: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2910.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL HEMBE~S:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The hayor declared Resolution No. 87R-349 duly passed and adopted.
RECESS - DINNER BREAK: Councilman Bay moved to recess to a dinner break
Councilman Hunter seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (5:54 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (7:10 p.m.)
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: The following actions taken by the City
Planning Commission at their meeting held July 20, 1987, pertaining to the
following applications were submitted for City Council information.
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1. CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 2926: Submitted by MJD Properties, et al, to
permit on-sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant on CL zoned property
located at 112 So. Western Avenue.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-140, granted
Conditional Use Permit 2926, and granted a negative declaration status.
Councf'
for ~
state
tables.
Kaywood expressed concern that the proposal could be an excuse
fter some discussion, Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator,
the set up on the floor plan is for sit down dining and there is
.~t is a bar for having five seats at a counter. Everything else is
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2928: Submitted by La Quita J. Zynda, (E.Z.
Pickin's R.V. Storage), to retain a 54-space recreational vehicle storage yard
on RS-A-43,000 zoned property located at 3603 Savanna Street.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-141, granted
Conditional Use Permit 2928 to expire July 20, 1992, and granted a negative
declaration status.
3. CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 2930: Submitted by Melvin R. and Joyce M.
Bennet, to permit a 1 and 2-story, 12-unit senior citizens' apartment project
on RS-A-43,000 ~oned property located at 509 North Dale Avenue, with Code
waiver of maximum structural height.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-143, denied
Conditional Use Permit 2930, and granted a negative declaration status.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PE1tMIT NO. 2931: Submitted by Richard C. Hnnsaker, (Grand
Touring), to retain an automobile restoration facility on ML zoned property
located at 2785 Regal Park Drive, with Code waiver of minimum number of
parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-144, granted
Conditi~ al Use Permit 2931, and granted a negative declaration status.
5, ¢~ IONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2933: Submitted by Howard Engelman, et al,
~-~pha O~'~a), to retain a temporary trailer for supermarket stora&e use on CL
zoned property located at 1020 North Euclid Street.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-145, granted
Conditional Use Permit 2933 to expire July 20, 1988, and granted a negative
declaration status.
6. VAILIANCE NO. 3673: Submitted by John R. Townsend, to construct a 24-hour
convenience market on CL zoned property located at 3174 West Ball Road, with
the following Code waivers: (a) maximum structural height, (b) minimum
structural setback.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-146, granted
Conditional Use Permit 2973, and granted a negative declaration status.
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7. VARIANCE NO. 3674: Submitted by Don R. and Valerie D. Priest, to
construct a 9-unit apartment complex on RS-7200 zoned property located at 1216
East La Palma Avenue, with the following Code waivers: (a) required type of
parkin~ spaces, (b) maximum structural height, (c) minimum front yard setback,
(d) minimum side yard setback.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-147, granted
Variance No. 3674, and granted a negative declaration status.
8. VARIANCE NO. 3675: Submitted by Allym B. and Rosemary B. Sheu, to permit
a restaurant in an existim~ commercial center on CL zoned property located at
1001 to 1011 North Euclid Street, with Code waiver of minimum number o~
parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-148, granted
Variance No. 3675, and granted a negative declaration status.
9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2809--EXTENSION OF TIME: Submitted by Phillips
Brandt, Reddick, requesting an extension of time for Conditional Use Permit
No. 2809, to permit a 2 and 3-story, llS-unit senior citizen's apartment
complex on property located at 415 Anaheim Hills Road, with Code waiver of
required number of affordable units.
The City Planning Commission approved an extension of time to Conditional Use
Permit No. 2809, to expire July 21, 1988.
10. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2929: Submitted by Chez Grand'Mere, to permit
the expansion of a private pre-school and day care center for a maximum of 84
students on CG zoned property located at 1239 North Harbor Boulevard, with the
following Code waivers: (a) minimum number of parking spaces, (b) required
loading and unloading area.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC87-142, granted
Conditional Use Permit 2929, and granted a negative declaration status.
A review of the Planning Commission's decision was requested by Councilman
Pickler, and therefore a public hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
End of Planning Commission Informational Items.
179: REVIEW OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISIONS - JULY 30~ 1987:
1. VARIANCE NO. 3672 (READV.): Submitted by Donald D. and Frouwina
Bartelli, to retain an existing wooden roof extension and a fiberglass fence
extension on property located at 1147 West Vermont Avenue, with the following
Code waivers: (a) Permitted encroachment into required side yard (in part),
(b) Maximum fence height.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Resolution No. ZA87-09,
approved, in part, Variance 3672 (Ready.) and ratified the categorical
exemption determination, (Classes 3 and 5). The decision date was July 30,
1987.
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2. VARIANCE NO. 3677: Submitted by Virginia M. Doland, to construct a family
room addition to a single family residence located at 813 North Lenz Drive,
with the followin~ Code waivers: (a) minimum dimension of vehicle accessway,
(b) minimum sideyard setback.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Resolution No. ZA87-12,
approved Variance 36?7, and granted a negative declaration status. The
decision date was July 30, 1987.
108/173: ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAS - WEST COAST CAB COMPANY TAXI PERMIT
APPLICATION: Floyd Farano, requesting the Council to authorize the issuance
of subpoenas in the name of the City, as set forth in Charter Section 509, in
connection with the West Coast Cab Company taxi permit application. Submitted
was letter dated August 5, 1987 from Jeffrey L. Farano, Farano & Kieviet,
requesting that the City Council issue the subject subpoenas.
Councilman Pickler asked if this was a normal procedure.
City Attorney Jack White. The Charter provides that the City Council has the
power to issue subpoenas just as the government code. Mr. Farano is
requesting a subpoena duces tecum for records from an insurance company in San
Francisco to be presented at the administrative hearing at the West Coast Cab
Company application. He sees nothing legally deficient in the request.
Further, under the due process requirements, if he (Farano) believes there is
pertinent evidence that can be subpoenaed through the administrative powers of
the Council, they would be remiss to deny the opportunity to obtain that
in2ormation.
The City Attorney continued relative to his (White's) request for
authorization to issue such additional subpoenas as may be requested in
connection with the said application, he explained if West Coast Cab Company
requested that as well, that the Council would authorize those which could be
issued by him under the Council's power upon the request of either of the
parties. He has received no such requests. The Charter does provide for this
vehicle to be available to parties basically for hearings before the Council.
This ~ to be heard before a Hearing Officer but it is under the Jurisdiction
of the !.~y Council.
MOTION: Councilman Bay moved to (1) authorize th~ issuance of subpoenas in
the name of the City, as set forth in Charter Section 509, in connection with
the West Coast Cab Company taxi permit application and (2) further authorizing
the City Attorney to issue such additional subpoenas as may be requested in
connection with said application. Councilman Pickler seconded the motion.
MOTION CA~.
106/153: RESOURCE ~T.T.OCATION PLAN WORKSHOP: To consider amendmentsto the
1987-88, 1988-89 Resource Allocation Plan. This matter was discussed and
continued from the meetings of June 30, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1987, to this
date (see minutes those dates).
MOTION: Councilman Pickler moved to continue discussion to August 18, 1987 on
the Resource Allocation Plan, specifically the items upon which the Council
has not yet acted relative to the management pay plan, the merit pool fund,
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the additional positions in the Public Works Engineerin~ Department and the
additional positions in the Police Department, as discussed at the meeting of
July 28, 1987 (see minutes that date). Councilman Hunter seconded the
motion. Councilwoman Kaywood voted no. MOTION CARRIED.
179: ORDINANCE NOS. 4856 THROUGH 4859: Councilman Bay offered Ordinance Nos.
4856 through 4859, both inclusive, for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4856: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RRLATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18, Reclass. 65-66-24(36), ML(SC), southeast corner of
Miraloma Avenue and Fee Aha Street)
ORDINANCE NO. 4857: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 0F THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE BRr.ATING TO
(Amending Title 18, Reclass. 86-87-27, RM-1200, 3416 W. Orange Ave.)
OKDINANCE NO. 4858: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18, Reclass. 83-84-23, RM-1200, 3538 W. Savanna St.)
ORDINANCE NO. 4859: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18, Reclass. 85-86-9, EM-1200, 801 E. Orangewood Ave.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Ehrle, Hunter, Pickler, Kaywood and Bay
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance Nos. 4856 through 4859, both inclusive, duly
passed and adopted.
101: AGREEMENT WITH MICKEY THOMPSON - SUPERCP. OSS AT ANAHEIM STADIUM:
Councilman Ehrle stated that Mr. Goodwin, producer of Supercross, was in the
Chamber audience. He met him for the first time during a break today and he
(Ehrle) shared his concerns with Mr. Goodwin relative to the agreement the
City entered into with Mickey Thompson. It appears that since there already
is an agreement there are no procedures for a rehearing or a reconsideration
of the agreement. A lot of promises were made by Mr. Thompson when he
appeared before the Council. In the meantime, there have been many comments
made relative to the issue. He wished that the Council could find a way to
hear the truth since this involves one of the major sporting events held at
Anaheim Stadium. He asked to hear from the City Attorney.
City Attorney Jack White. The statements are correct. The City has an
agreement with the Mickey Thompson Group approved by the City Council some
weeks ago. The agreement was modified and it has been executed by Mr.
Thompson. He is not positive if it has been executed by the City.
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Councilman Ehrle assumed if in some way they had a rehearin~ or
reconsideration of the agreement there could be a question of breach of
contract on behalf of the City; City Attorney White stated his recomendation
is if they are going to discuss potential litigation that they do so in Closed
Session or the Council waive the attorney-client privilege.
Later in the meeting, under Items of Public Interest, Mr. Mike Goodwin,
producer of Supercross, spoke regarding the subject issue. He invented the
sport and brought it to Anaheim Stadium ten years ago. The Thompson Group has
never staged a supercross. The City is unknowingly destroying an entire sport
and a business he has built for 16 years based on fraudulent information
provided to the Council. He can back up anything he is saying with
documentation. The opposition cannot. The City will be embroiled in massive
litigation if someone cannot take the time to find out on what basis the new
promoter was selected. There were massive misrepresentations in both the
written Thompson Group proposal made to the Council three weeks ago that the
Council h~r no way of knowing unless someone asks for written documentation.
For ins u, Thompson has never talked to Coca Cola and he claimed there was
also no ua=l's Jr. promotion which was alleged. He has personally called
every promotion Thompson listed and has not found one yet that is in place.
They have not been able to reach Budwiser. If someone would scrutinize
Thompson's financial matters, they would find that his forecast is 2 1/2
times~ through mathematical error and misrepresentattons~ what the City will
receive. It is $900,000 higher. There was not a bid. He (Goodwin) offered a
$100,000 guarantee for his single event or $200,000 for all three. Mr.
Thompson did not bid; he is paying normal rent. Thompson alleged he would get
an AMA sanction. He (Goodwin) had a written document with him today from the
AMA that Thompson cannot get such a sanction.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Brad Mugar. He is present to bring to the Council's attention a long block
wall that is being built on Nohl Ranch Road.
Councilman Pickler interrupted and explained that the Council is looking into
the matter. It was also brought to their attention earlier in today's meeting.
Mr. Mngar continued that he has lived in the area for 15 years. They do not
have a view but enjoy driving up Nohl Ranch Road and looking to the west. The
wall is destroying that view. He was hoping the Council could pass an
emergency ordinance to stop the developer from continuing building the wall as
it was being built very fast.
114: TRIP TO LONDON - AUGUST 2~ 1987 - LOS ANGELES RAMS/DENVER BRONCOS
FOOTBALL GAME: Mayor Bay reported on his trip to London to attend the
American Bowl Football Game on Sunday, August 9, 1987 at Wembley Stadium
between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos. During the week, he
attended functions hosted by Georgia Frontiere, the Rams owner whichwere also
attended by numerous other political representatives from California, Colorado
and England. During the trip, he visited Brent Borough which includes Wembley
Stadium and met with the Mayor and various members of the Council of the
Borough of Brent. Councilman Hunter accompanied him on the visit. They were
also invited to a reception at the American Embassy on August 8, 1987. The
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visit was climaxed by the football game on Sunday, which was won by the Rams
in the last 27 seconds of the game. He feels because of the high interest, it
is possible that American football will eventually become popular throughout
Europe. Also, the trip brought about contacts with the Angels party and
owners and the Rams and Rams people.
Councilman Pickler stated he wanted the public to know that both the Mayor and
Councilman Hunter paid for their own expenses.
Councilman Hunter commented that the trip was a very successful one and as an
exam~.le a picture was taken on Saturday night which included the owners of
Anaheim Stadium's two major tenants, Georgia Frontiere and Gene and
Autry, which probably has never happened before. It was good to see
owners talkin~ about common issues.
Before concluding, Mayor Bay read a letter from Mayor Len Williams of L~don,
Borough of Brent welcomingMayor Bay and his colleagues to their Borough and
thanked Mayor Bay for the greetings which he brought from the people of
Anaheim. Mayor Williams asked that Mayor Bay, on returnin~ to the United
States, also convey his best wishes to the citizens of Anaheim.
~ECESS - CLOSED SESSION: Councilman Bay moved to recess into Closed Session
to discuss the balance of the items previously announced by the City
Attorney. Councilman Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CAR/tIED.
(7:55 p.m.)
AFTF/{KECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (9:49 p.m.)
ADJOUP. NMENT: Councilman Bay moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (9:50 p.m.)
LEONORA N. SOHL, CITY CLERK
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