1985/11/12City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - November 12~ 1985~ 10:00 A.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Bay, Pickler, 0verholt and Roth
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: William 0. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
CITY ENGINEER: Gary E. Johnson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ZONING: Annika Santalahti
TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Paul Singer
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Lisa Stipkovich
Mayor Roth called the meeting to order and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: Reverend J. Stewart Kreiss, Canyon United Methodist Church, gave
the Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Irv Pickler led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
119: PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamations were issued by Mayor Roth
and authorized by the City Council:
"National Hospice Month," November 1985,
"Children's Expo Weekend," November 15, 16 and 17, 1985.
Pastor Stief and Eileen Lundgren accepted the National Hospice Month
proclamation and Mrs. Kadlietz accepted the Children's Expo Weekend
proclamation.
119: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT: A Resolution of Support was adopted by the City
Council to be mailed to Congressman Les AuCoin, in support of Lights for world
peace during the meeting between the Leaders of the United States and the USSR
in Geneva Switzerland, November 19 and 20, 1985.
119: RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS: A Resolution of Congratulations was
unanimously adopted by the City Council to be presented by the Mayor to Clara
Eder, a resident at Walnut Manor, on the occasion of her 100th Birthday.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held October 29, 1985. Councilman Bay seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND REsOLuTIONS: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to
waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions of the Agenda,
after reading of the title thereof by the City Clerk, and that consent to
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waiver is hereby given by all Council Members, unless after reading of the
title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the reading of such
ordinances or resolutions in regular order. Councilman Bay seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: The report on financial demands was
deferred to the next regular meeting.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman Roth,
seconded by Councilman Overholt, 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 Roth offered
Resolution Nos. $5R-470 through 85R-478, 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 Madonna Pate for personal injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 22, 1985.
b. Claim submitted by Paul Lesseos for bodily injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 26, 1985.
c. Claim submitted by Phillip A. Schaffner for personal injuries
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 23, 1985.
d. Claim submitted by J. Fraser & Associates, Inc. for damages sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 24, 1985.
e. Claim submitted by James Anderson for personal injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20, 1985.
f. Claim submitted by Larina Arzola, by her Guardian ad Litem Zreata
Arzola, & Zreata Arzola for personal injuries sustained purportedly due to
actions of the City on or about June 20, 1985.
g. Claim submitted by Certified Business Supply, Inc. for damages
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20, 1985.
h. Claim submitted by Covington Technologies for damages sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20, 1985.
i. Claim submitted by April Ranae Debruyckere for for personal injuries
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 24, 1985.
J. Claim submitted by Stuart Goldman dba Direct Buy Interiors for damages
sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20, 1985.
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k. Claim submitted by Terry Green for personal injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 22, 1985 through
June 28, 1985.
1. Claim submitted by Donald R. Lipka and Elizabeth L. Lipka for personal
injuries sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20,
1985.
m. Claim submitted by Anthony Robert Odom for personal injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 22~ 1985 through
June 28, 1985.
n. Claim submitted by Donnell Joan Wear for personal injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20, 1985.
o. Claim submitted by Alena G. Will for personal injuries sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 22, 1985.
p. Claim submitted by ElizabethAnn Yffert and Oscar Joseph Yffert Sr.
for personal injuries sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or
about June 20, 1985.
q. Claim submitted by Christine Young and Edward Young for personal
injuries sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about June 20,
1985.
r. Claim submitted by Cathy G. Barker for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about September 6, 1985.
s. Claim submitted by Henry Fry for property damage sustained purportedly
due to actions of the City on or about August 9, 1985.
t. Claim submitted by June Movius for bodily injury sustained purportedly
due to actions of the City on or about July 4, 1985.
u. Claim submitted by D. E. MacDonald for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about September 10, 1985.
v. Claim submitted by Paul Egle for bodily injury sustained purportedly
due to actions of the City on or about July 11~ 1985.
w. Claim submitted by James Greet for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about September 10, 1985.
x. Claim submitted by Donna King for bodily injury sustained purportedly
due to actions of the City on or about August 2, 1985.
y. Claim submitted by Bill McClure for property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about August 25, 1985.
2. Approving the following applications in accordance with the
recommendations of the Chief of Police:
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a. 108: Public Dance Permit, submitted by Nick Ramirez, for the New
Generation Productions to hold a dance at the Anaheim Convention Center,
November 29, 1985, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
b. 108: Public Dance Permit, submitted by Jesus Munoz Fries, for Empresa
Frias to hold a dance at the Anaheim Convention Center, November 28, 1985,
from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
3. 153: Authorizing an Employee Computer Purchase Plan to provide full-time
employees a one-time interest free loan up to $3,000 for purchase of
compatible systems or $2,000 for noncompatible systems, and allocating an
amount not to exceed $100,000 from the General Benefits Fund reserves for said
plan.
4. 123: Authorizing a First Amendment to Letter of Intent with Consolidated
Volume Transporters, Inc., extending the term an additional 60 days pending
execution of a formal agreement for acceptance of solid waste collected within
the City at its transfer facility located at 2871 East Whitestar Avenue.
5. 158: Authorizing the execution of the Right of Way Certification for
Broadway from Euclid Street to Empire Street, I.D. no. M-Mil2(2).
6. 123: Terminating an agreement with Arthur Andersen and Company for
professional services in conjunction with preparation of a strategic plan for
the City.
7. 128: Receivin8 and filing the Monthly Financial Analysis for the two
months ended August 31, 1985.
8. 123: Authorizing an agreement with the Neighborhood Improvement Program
of Anaheim, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $34,000 to assist in the
upgrading and improvement of the apartment areas adjacent to Manzanita Park,
and the apartments south of Romneya Drive along Citron Street, terminating by
September 31, 1986.
9. 160: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a change order to Computer
Services Company, P.O. 32497G, for an additional amount of $16,721.50 for
traffic controller equipment.
10. 160/128: Authorizing an interdepartmental transfer of funds to complete
Fiscal Year 84/85 closing.
11. 160: Accepting the low bid of Ted Case Painting, in the amount of
$14,225, for repainting the railroad bridge at Magnolia and the Santa Aha
Freeway in accordance with Bid No. 4182.
12. Accepting bids in accordance with Bid No. 4252 as follows:
a. 160: Consolidated Electric Distributors in the amount of $11,922.88
for 160 each, Sangamo Type D-5, Class 200, 120 Volt, Network Polyphase
meters to he consecutively numbered with City Code numbers, Item No. 1.
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b. 160: Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the amount of $10,577.32
for 30 each, Westinghouse Type Form 16-S, Class 200, 120 Volt, polyphase
meters, Item No. 2.
13. Accepting bids in accordance with Bid No. 4254 as follows:
a. 160: Westinghouse Electric Corporation, in the amount of $11,798.86
for one each 150 K.V.A., three-phase fused padmount transformer, Item No.
1; and, one each 225 K.V.A. three-phase fused padmount transformer, Item 2.
b. 160: General Electric Company in the amount of $10,783.38 for one
each 500 K.V.A. three-phase fused padmount transformer, Item No. 3.
14. 160: Accepting the low bid of Interior Supply Company in the amount of
$47,834 plus floor preparation costs to be determined, for installing hardwood
flooring at Brookhurst Community Center multi-purpose room, in accordance with
Bid No. 4276.
15. 160: Accepting the bid of Coast Roof Company in the amount of $102,385 to
install roofing at the Central Library and Fire Department; and West Coast
Roofing Company, in the amount of $95,217 to install roofing at the Police
Department, in accordance with Bid No. 4278.
16. 160: Accepting the low bid of Western Mobile Equipment Company in the
amount of $52,951.24 for one 50 foot aerial manlift, in accordance with Bid
No. A4263.
17. 160: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a change order to Western
Counties Maintenance Company, Inc., P.O. #29509-M, for an additional amount of
$64,530.76 to extend janitorial services for City facilities through January
31, 1986.
18. 123: Authorizing a License for "Communication Line Across or Along
Railway Property," 055000045-25, with The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company, for traffic signalization of the Orangethorpe Avenue/Kellogg
Drive intersection.
19. 169: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-470: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY 0FANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCEAND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC WORK. (Large Valve
Replacements in Ball Road and State College Boulevard, Account No.
52-606-6329-02842; and opening of bids on December 19, 1985)
20. 135: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-471: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTIONAND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC WORK. (Irrigation Pumping
System Refurbishment at "Dad" Miller Golf Course, Account No. 24-312-7103; and
opening of bids on December 19, 1985)
21. 115: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-472: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCEAND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE coNsTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC WORK. (Civic Center
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Parking Structure Signing and Graphics, Account No. 75-252-7116; and opening
of bids on December 19, 1985)
22. 159: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-474: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORK. (WHITING-TURNER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.) (Awarding a contract to the lowest and best
responsible bidder, Whiting-Turner Construction Company, Inc., in the amount
of ~1,616,130, for Maintenance Department Centralization Project Phase II,
Account No. 75-936-6325)
23. 169: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-475: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL
PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND
TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE 0FALL
WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO
WIT: KAT~AVENUE MEDIAN ISLAND IMPROVEMENT IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.
(Account No. 24-799-6325-E9010, Nobest, Inc., contractor, and authorizing
filing of the Notice of Completion therefor)
24. 150: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-476: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL
PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ANDALL UTILITIES AND
TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL
WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO
WIT: MANZANITA PARK KEHABILITATION IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. (Account No.
25-803-7103-03060, Hondo Company, contractor, and authorizing filing of the
Notice of Completion therefor)
25. 160: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-477: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE
AND TRANSFER1LING THE SAME TO THE CITY PURCHASING DIVISION.
26. 158: RESOLUTION NO. 85R-478: A RESOLUTION OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 85R-470 through 85R-478:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Bay, Pickler, 0verholt and Roth
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 85R-470 through 85R-478, both inclusive,
duly passed and adopted.
108: ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT APPLICATION - THE ALIBI: Councilman Pickler moved
to deny the subject application on the basis that the area from Broadway down
to Ball Road on Brookhurst Street was having problems, that the County strip
on the west side of Brookhurst was a bad area and allowing bikini clad dancers
would not be helping the people in that area with the already existing
problems. It would be putting more of a work load on the Police Department.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion.
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Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood stated that the Alibi was
already a beer bar. There was no reason to encourage the employment of
bikini-clad bar maids in that business.
Councilman Overholt shared the same concerns. The area was right across the
street from a residential area and it was a neighborhood shopping center. He
did not believe the type of activity proposed should be encouraged in that
area.
City Manager William Talley confirmed for Mayor Roth that the Chief of Police
recommended approval since the establishment had been managed by the
Honigmann's for almost a year and there was no documented law enforcement
problems on file.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion of denial of the Entertainment
Permit with the finding that approval of the Permit would be detrimental to
the public interest, health, safety and general welfare. Councilman Bay voted
"no". MOTION CARRIED.
155: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT~ NEGATIVE DECLARATION - CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWER IN WILLDAN ROAD AND PLEASANT PLACE: Mr. John Schaefer, 7630
East Pleasant Place, spoke in support of the construction of the sanitary
sewer noting that all 12 properties involved were also supportive and urged
the Council's continued favorable action as recommended by staff.
MOTION: Councilman Roth moved to approve the negative declaration for the
construction of a sanitary sewer in Willdan Road and Pleasant Place, as
recommended in memorandum dated October 31, 1985 from the City Engineer.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
169: BALL ROAD CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS: Councilwoman Kaywood asked if drip
irrigation would be used in the landscaped median involved in the subject
project. The matter was trailed to give staff an opportunity to respond.
(10:53 a.m.)
Later in the meeting (4:57 p.m.), the City Manager reported that the
specifications called for drip irrigation.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 85R-473 for adoption. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 85R-473: 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. (Ball Road Circulation
Improvements Account No. 49-794-6325-E4270-HES L060(003); and Katella/Lewis
Signal Modification Account No. 49-795-6325-E5340 HESL030(009); and opening of
bids on December 19, 1985)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Bay, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBEES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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The Mayor declared Resolution No. 85R-473 duly passed and adopted.
175/123: HAAS-KINGS RIVER PROJECT LICENSING APPLICATION AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT
NO. 1: Councilman Pickler moved to authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager to execute the Haas-K/ngs RIver Project Licensing Application
Agreement, Amendment No. 1, with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District,
the Northern California Power Agency and the cities of Azusa, Banning, Colton
and Riverside, to provide for the modification of the participation shares, as
recommended in memorandum dated October 31, 1985 from the Public Utilities
Board. Councilman 0verholt seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
179/142: ORDINANCE NO. 4668 - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONNECTION WITH
GASOLINE SALES: City Attorney Jack White explained that the proposed
ordinance requested to be prepared by the Council added a second part to the
existing Code Section setting forth the criteria outlined by the Council at
the meeting of October 22, 1985 under which off-sale beer and wine would be
allowed at such locations. He then answered questions posed by Council
Members relative to the provisions of the proposed ordinance as well as
clarifying portions of the existing Code, noting that since the subject
businesses were all part of the Conditional Use Permit process, the Planning
Commission or the Council would have the prerogative to deny certain permitted
uses. Regarding adding a condition requiring restrooms for both men and
women, he recommended that such a provision be required under a separate
ordinance. He assumed the intent would be that restrooms be provided in any
such mini markets in conjunction with gasoline sales whether or not they sold
beer and wine.
Councilman 0verholt stated he was pleased to see that, "no persons under 21
years of age shall sell or be permitted to sell any beer or wine." He
surmised that meant, regardless of State provisions, the person handling the
beer and wine had to be 21 years of age.
Mr. White explained in researching the matter, it was his opinion there was a
reasonable basis to place a 21 year age restriction on the sale of alcoholic
beverages because the City was regulating such sales as a zoning use in those
locations. It was not regulating the sale itself but the Joint uses of
alcoholic beverages in conjunction with service stations.
Councilman Bay wanted to know how Conditions b and c, under Section .020, Page
2 of the proposed ordinance were going to be enforced. These conditions
called for an inventory of retail sales items exceeding $10,000 and the
condition that receipts from the sale of beer and wine shall not exceed 35
percent of all retail sales during any 12 month period.
City Manager Talley stated if the business was not reporting that information
to the City, he did not know whether those provisions could be enforced; City
Attorney Jack White explained that because a conditional use permit was
involved, in order to give the entitlement of being allowed to sell beer and
wine, that the permit would require the operator to agree either by a
stipulation or an expressed condition that he would submit to the City records
to indicate compliance with all provisions of the Code requirements including
the two above mentioned sub-paragraphs. The operator would otherwise not be
entitled to the use.
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Councilwoman Kaywood, referring to a previous hearing, recalled that Arco had
a sign, "Don't Drive Drunk." She contended a person did not have to be drunk
since one drink alone could impair a person's driving. Don't Drink and Drive
or Drinking and Driving Don't Mix would be truer. She would prefer to have
the Council passing on the signs that would be used by the businesses;
Councilman Pickler was interested in a provision where the Council could
regulate signs used on the front of the store.
City Attorney White reiterated that since the businesses were under a CUP, the
Council may want to retain the flexibility of requiring outside signing on a
case-by-case basis rather than trying to set a uniform ordinance that would
say in all cases you shall display this type of sign at this location, which
might not be appropriate on any one particular location where the Council
could have the flexibility on an individual basis, consistent with the sign
ordinance, to limit outside signing.
Mr. White then clarified that the proposed ordinance was drafted specifically
to apply to new applications and had no effect on existing operations. If
there was an intent to apply this to existing businesses, the ordinance would
need to be redrafted to, as a minimum, include an amortization period as to
all existing uses to allow time in which to come into compliance with the
ordinance. The City would have to give a reasonable period of time for the
owners to bring their businesses into compliance. He would have to research
every such CUP to determine if they were approved with a time limitation.
Councilman 0verholt agreed with the concept that all such businesses should be
required to comply but there might be some questions particularly if people
had made large investments and it would be a substantial hardship for them to
comply with the new requirements. He did not want to continue the first
reading of the proposed ordinance but recommended that the matter of bringing
already established businesses into compliance with the proposed ordinance be
considered as a separate matter.
Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 4668 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4668: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING SECTION
18.87.023 OF CHAPTER 18.87 OF TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER AND WINE ONLY) ON SERVICE STATION
SITES.
The City Attorney was directed to review all CUP's previously granted (those
businesses selling alcoholic beverages in connection with gasoline sales) with
the intent of bringing them into compliance with the provisions of the
proposed ordinance under a process that would be fair and equitable.
105: RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSING COMMISSION: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to
accept the resignation of Jacqueline G. Dvorman from the Housing Commission as
tendered in her letter dated October 29, 1985 with regret. Councilman Bay
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Kaywood wanted to acknowledge Mrs. Dvorman's dedication and the
excellent Job she had done while serving on the Commission as an original
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member of that Commission. She recommended that there be a Certificate of
Appreciation prepared for Mrs. Dvorman.
Staff was directed to prepare a Letter of Appreciation for Mrs. Dvorman
commending her for her fine work to be signed by all Council Members.
105: APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION: Appointments to the Youth
Commission to fill unexpired terms to expire December 31, 1985 and
December 31, 1986.
City Clerk Lee Sohl stated that a request had been received from the Staff
Liaison to the Youth Commission that two alternates be appointed to the Youth
Commission who could then attend meetings when appointed Commissioners were
unable to be present, since the Commission had experienced problems due to
lack of a quorum.
Jack White, City Attorney, stated the governing ordinance on the Youth
Commission did not presently provide for alternates. If the Council wanted to
establish a procedure to have alternates, the ordinance could be amended to
allow for that.
Councilwoman Kmywood nominated Christina LeNarz to fill the unexpired term of
Zeke Barragan for the term ending December 31, 1985; Councilman Roth nominated
Eun Joo Yim to fill the unexpired term of Carrie Gibbs for the term ending
December 31, 1985.
Miss LeNarz and Miss Yimwere thereupon unanimously appointed to serve the
respective terms on the Youth Commission.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare a modified ordinance to permit
alternates on the Youth Commission.
162: REQUEST TO CONSIDER A NO SMOKING ORDINANCE: Request by Mr. Ken L.
Smith, to consider adoption of an ordinance relating to smoking in public
places.
Mr. Ken L. Smith, 1873 West Chanticleer, Anaheim, stated due to
overwhelming evidence of the second-hand smoke health hazard to
non-smokers, it was time for the Council to protect those
citizens by directing the City Attorney to draft a Non-smoker
Protection Ordinance. He then introduced two speakers.
Mr. Jay Matchett, President, Orange County Affiliate of
Californian's for Non-smokers Rights, 1634 Jeffrey Drive,
Anaheim, first gave the results of a poll indicating that a
large majority of people do believe that smoking should be
regulated in restaurants and other public places. In a survey
conducted by Orange County Supervisor Ralph Clark, on Question
No. 1, there was a 73 percent "yes" vote favoring the extension
of the County's anti-smoking ordinances to give non-smokers the
same safeguards in private buildings such as restaurants,
offices and factories. He also referred to the City of
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Anaheim's new Administrative Regulation effective November 1,
1985, providing that in any work area with more than two
-persons, that there will be no smoking unless approved by all of
the people in that area. Mr. Matchett then relayed other data
regarding the medical evidence established on the issue of
second hand smoke. He reported there were presently 40 cities
who had enacted such an ordinance.
Mr. Walt Bilofsky, 14478 Glorietta Drive, Sherman Oaks, Board of
Directors of Californians for Non-smokers Rights (25,000)
members. Medical evidence, even compared to a year ago, was now
much stronger and they continued to learn more and more of the
public health hazard involved. The ordinance adopted by the
City of Long Beach was representative of the legislation being
enacted in other cities although it had some weaknesses such as
not regulating smoking in retail stores, museums and pharmacies
and an exemption for small businesses, things he would urge the
Council to look at to strengthen the ordinance as well as
others. He concurred with Mr. Smith that the City Attorney be
directed to draft an ordinance based on that adopted by the City
of Long Beach.
Judy Olsen, 909 Echo Place.
The time has come for Anaheim to join other cities in enacting
an ordinance against smoking. The health hazards to the smoker
and non-smoker were well known. This is an issue that goes
beyond the rights of the smoker vs. non-smoker. It involved the
rights of all people and the pollution of air indoors.
Mayor Roth.
He was concerned as to how Government would police the
provisions of such an ordinance and with Government interference
especially as it affected business. He recommended that the
Chamber of Commerce be asked for their input and to work with
the business community and others to formulate a workable
ordinance.
Councilman Overholt.
The issue is much broader than the se&ment of the community
represented by the Chamber of Commerce. He would prefer that
the Council direct the City Attorney to present to the Council a
number of ordinances that had beenenacted along with that of
the City of Long Beach so that the Council could then dialogue
the issue.
Councilman Overholt moved to direct the City Attorney to submit to the Council
copies of ordinances adopted in other cities for Council consideration and
dialogue with comments on what problems, if any, those ordinances create.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Pickler noted that the City Administration
came up with a regulation but it did not include the Council Chamber; City
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Manager Talley explained that the Council had its own policy and staff was not
going to intrude on that.
MOTION: Councilman Pickler stated he would like the Council to do something
about the Council Chamber and today if possible. He thereupon moved that
smoking be prohibited in the entire Council Chamber including at the Council
dais. Councilwoman seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman 0verholt stated he was going to vote
against the motion which he felt had come "off the wall" and which was the
same thought proposed to him as a potential third vote for approximately two
years which, in his opinion, would be offensive to one member of the Council.
If the Council ultimately decided the Chamber was going to be a prohibited
smoking area but allowing smoking in the Lobby Area which was covered by the
PA System and the Press Room, he would support that but would not support such
a motion as proposed today without warning, and with a lack of respect.
Council Members Pickler and Kaywood did not agree that it was a motion "off
the wall"; Mayor Roth stated he was not going to support the motion today but
felt it would be appropriate to broach the issue again when the City Attorney
submitted the requested ordinances.
Councilman 0verholt moved to continue the motion proposing that smoking not be
permitted in the Council Chamber either by Council Members or the public
excluding the Lobby Area and Press Room for two weeks to November 26, 1985.
Councilman Pickler seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Bay stated that prohibition of smoking in
the Council Chamber involved more than one Council Member. There were members
of the public who spoke at Council meetings who contributed heavily to the
$100,000 to $150,000 cigarette tax collected in the City annually. He was
also amazed at the swiftness with which the Council was willing to move at the
request of 3 people when for years at the request of 7,000 people who signed
petitions against fireworks, no ordinance was considered nor was the issue put
to a vote of the people.
A vote was then taken on the motion to continue action on the proposal made by
Councilman Pickler. MOTION CARRIED.
162/140: REQUEST FOR OUTREACH BOOKMOBILE S~RVICE - ANAHEIM INDEPENDENCIA
COMMUNITY CENTER: Request by Gloria Lopez, Anaheim Independencia Community
Center, that the Outreach Bookmobile Service be provided to the Center (see
letter dated August 1, 1985 from Mrs. Lopez).
MOTION: Councilman Roth moved to approve the concept of providing Outreach
Bookmobile Service to the Anaheim Independencia Community Center and that the
subject approval be submitted to Supervisor Harriet Wieder who represents the
residents seeking this service together with a copy of the correspondence to
Supervisor Ralph Clark with a view towards initiating discussion of such
service, should Orange County be receptive to it, as recommended in memorandum
dated October 28, 1985 from the Library Director William Griffith. Councilman
Pickler seconded the motion.
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Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood asked if the County was going to
be requested to pick up the cost; Mr. William Griffith, Library Director,
stated that Mrs. Lopez asked that the request only be forewarded to the County
for consideration at this time.
Mayor Roth stated it appeared that in all probability, Supervisor Clark was
already in support and funding would be provided and this action was to
initiate that request.
Councilman Overholt asked if the request was with the understanding that there
would be no impact on the City's Resource Allocation Plan; Mr. Griffith stated
as indicated in his report, his Department could absorb a morning stop without
displacement of present stops. If the conclusion was to go broader than that,
it would require a reconsideration. At present, there would be no loss of
revenue to the City if the County picked up their share of the costs.
Mrs. Gloria Lopez, 10874 Garza.
Her community had not had the privilege of Library service for
some years and were hoping to get Outreach Service funded
through the County but utilizing Anaheim's Bookmobile. The
Council would, in their action, be requesting that of the
County. The residents of the area would be the recipients of
the service through the City with perhaps a one-day a week stop
for a couple of hours. The day and time was not established at
this point.
Mayor Roth agreed it would be an excellent utilization of the
existing Bookmobile and the County, under whose Jurisdiction the
area was located, should share in the cost to provide for the
delivery of books to the Independencia Community.
Councilman Bay ekpressed his concern over setting a precedent of
providing service outside of the City of Anaheim. As long as it
was clearly defined that the actions would not take place unless
totally funded by the County, he did not want to be a party in
breaking precedent and starting to move City services outside of
Anaheim's borders.
Councilman R0th felt that Councilman Bay would have an
opportunity to speak to the issue again. If the County said no,
there would be no action and if yes, the Council would have
another opportunity to act on the matter.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion. MOTION CARRIED.
142/149: ORDINANCE NO. 4667: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 4667
for adoption, amending Section 14.32.500 of the Code relating to parking
restrictions to facilitate street sweeping. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4667: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING SECTION 14.32.500 OF CHAPTER 14.32 OF TITLE 14 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RETATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS TO FACILITATE STREET SWEEPING.
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Bay, Overholt and Roth
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pickler
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4667 duly passed and adopted.
179: ORDINANCE NOS. 4669 AND 4670: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance Nos.
4669 amd 4670 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4669: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE R~TATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18, Reclass. 80-81-18, CL, north side of Broadway, west side
of Philadelphia Street)
ORDINANCE NO. 4670: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RRIATING TO ZONING.
(Amending Title 18, Reclass. 84-85-35, RM-1200, 533, 537 and 539 West Broadway)
115: CONSIDERATON OF MEMORIAL AT CIVIC CENTER: Councilman Pickler asked that
the Council consider, for a future discussion, the establishment of a memorial
to policemen and firemen in front of the Civic Center, honoring those lost in
the line of duty.
139: SUPPORTING THE FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986: Councilman Bay offered
Resolution No. 85R-479 for adoption, supporting the Fair Responsibility Act of
1986 to lessen the inequities and injustices of the "Deep Pocket Doctrine".
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 85R-479: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ENDORSING THE "FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986" AND URGING ITS SUPPORT
AND ADOPTION.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
C0UNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Bay, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 85R-479 duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Bay requested that a copy of the resolution be sent to "Taxpayers
for Fair Responsibility," the organization working on this important
initiative.
168: PORTION OF CLAUDINA STREET - NAME CHANGE: Councilman Bay moved to
change the name of Claudina Street, the portion at Broadway and Civic Center,
to 42nd Street. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bay stated it was his idea originally to effect that change, thus
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enabling the Freedman Forum Theatre, the groundbreaking for which was held
November 6, 1985, to carry a 42nd Street and Broadway address.
112: CITY'S LITIGATION COSTS -ANGEL LITIGATION: Councilman Bay stated that
the Council, in Closed Session had made a decision not to disclose the legal
costs of litigation with the Angels. He honored that majority position,
however, he felt it was only fair that the public know the decision was not a
unanimous one. He wanted to publicly state his disagreement with the decision
not to discuss at least the total figure of the legal cost so far incurred and
that he was not a party to retaining the secrecy of those legal costs in total
up to this time. He felt strongly that secrecy and a free democratic
government did not mix.
Councilman Pickler stated when the decision was made, he thought it was on a
5-0 vote; Councilman Overholt expressed surprise at the discussion since he
did not recall anything that had been broached in the Council Chamber dealing
with the subject. He suggested if there was anything to say on the matter,
which involved litigation, that it be discussed in Closed Session. He
considered the entire discussion out of order; Mayor Roth agreed.
Councilman Bay felt the matter should be discussed. If decisions were made in
Closed Session and the Council did not want to even discuss those decisions in
public, he disagreed with the whole idea. If a major decision was made in
Closed Session and it was not unanimous, this was the only way he knew of to
make that known in public. Councilman Overholt called for a Closed Session to
discuss litigation.
RECESS - CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Roth announced that a Closed Session would be
held with the City's Attorney to discuss the following:
a. Pending litigation - Golden West Baseball vs. City of Anaheim -
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 40-92-46.
City Manager Talley stated he also had a personnel matter to be discussed in
Closed Session.
MOTION: Councilman Roth moved to recess into Closed Session and a lunch
break. Councilm~n Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (12:27 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (1:43 p.m.)
179: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2695 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION:
APPLICANT:
Thrifty Oil Co.
1000 Lakewood Boulevard,
Downey, CA. 90240
ZONING/LOCATION/REQUEST: To permit a convenience market with gasoline sales
and off-sale beer and wine on CL zoned property located at 2801 West Lincoln
Avenue, with Code waiver of minimum landscaped setback.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. PC85-175 denied Conditional Use
Permit No. 2695.
HEARING SET ON:
Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision by the applicant. This matter
was continued from the meeting of August 20, September 24 and October 29,
1985, to this date.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin August 9, 1985.
Posting of property August 9, 1985.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - August 9, 1985.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated July 22, 1985.
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT ANDANSWERS TO QUESTIONS POSED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A1 Johnson, Construction Coordinator, Thrifty Oil,
1000 Lakwood Blvd, Downey.
Ne first reviewed the proposed ordinance relating to the sale of
alcoholic beverages in connection with gasoline sales which had
its first reading at the morning Council session (see proposed
Ordinance No. 4668). He was familiar with the additional
conditions proposed in that ordinance. Thrifty 0il felt they
were able to provide a convenience to the public not readily
available in the area. The intent was to improve the appearance
of the subject site including considerable additional
landscaping, remodeling of an older service station building and
rearranging the driveways to meet City Codes. It would be an
asset to the City to have their services available and a great
improvement to the site. The Company surveyed the area, checked
with the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) and found that the
area was not over-licensed at this time. They did not have
restrooms in the facility but would provide them; they would be
willing to display signs on the outside of their facility
designed to discourage drinking and driving and would also
require that those selling beer and wine be 21 years of age or
older. Adequate people would be on the premises to handle both
the sale of gasoline and merchandise. Thrifty Oil was aware of
all Conditions imposed by the City Fire Marshall. The requested
landscape waiver setback on Lincoln Avenue would facilitate
entrance and exit to the islands.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
None.
EXHIBITS, MATERIALS SUBMITTED:
None.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Roth closed the public hearing.
COUNCIL CONCERNS:
Councilwoman Kaywood.
Because the matter had been continued so many times, it was
unfortunate that the business people who were opposed were
unable to be present. There were 5 people at the Planning
Commission hearing who spoke in opposition complaining about the
liquor stores already in the area. (See Planning Commission
hearing minutes of July 22, 1985). It is a situation where not
enough attention was being paid to the already existing
businesses in the immediate area. The cumulative effect of
businesses selling beer and wine has a negative impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Pickler, seconded by Councilman Roth, 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. Councilwoman Eaywood voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Pickler offered Resolution No. 85R-480 for adoption, reversing the
findings of the City Planning Commission but subject to all Interdepartmental
Committee recommendations including restrooms (men and women) and "No Drinking
and Driving" signs as well as to the provisions listed in proposed Ordinance
No. 4668. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 85R-480: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2695.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Bay, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
Kaywood
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 85R-480 duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Pickler.
Every time a similar proposal was before the Council, he was
going to review it to be sure restrooms were a part of the
plan. Staff should alert those applicants submitting plans that
he was going to ask for restrooms.
Annika Santalahti, Assistant Director for Zoning.
Staff would advise applicants and indicate same in the staff
report.
176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 84-23A: In accordance with application
filed by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Co., public hearing was held on
proposed abandonment of unused utility easements between Orangethorpe Avenue
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and La Palms Avenue, west of Kellogg Drive and east of Manassero Street,
pursuant to Resolution No. 85R-454, duly published in the Anaheim Bulletin and
notices thereof posted in accordance with law.
Report of the City Engineer dated October 10, 1985 was submitted recommending
approval of said abandonment.
Mayor Roth asked if anyone wished to address the Council, there being no
response, he closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: The City Engineer
determined that the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section
3.01, Class 5, of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an
Environmental Impact Report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an EIR.
Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 85R-481 for adoption, approving
Abandonment No. 84-23A as recommended by the City Engineer. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 85R-481: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING UNUSED UTILITY EASEMENTS BETWEEN ORANGETHORPE AVENUE AND LA
PALMA AVENUE, WEST OF KELLOGG DRIVE AND EAST OF MANASSERO STREET.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Bay, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 85R-481 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2709: MARTIN LUTHER HOSPITAL,
INC., to permit a social rehabilitation center for chemical dependency on
RM-1200 zoned property located at 1817 West Neighbors Avenue, with Code waiver
of required location of parking spaces.
179: PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2709:
APPLICANT:
Martin Luther Hospital, Inc.,
1830 West Romneya Drive
Anaheim, Ca. 92803
ZONING/LOCATION/REQUEST: Martin Luther Hospital, Inc., to permit a social
rehabilitation center for chemical dependency on RM-/200 zoned property
located at 1817 West Neighbors Avenue, with Code waiver of required location
of parking spaces.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. PC85-206 denied Conditional Use
Permit No. 2709, approved negative declaration status.
HEA1LING SET ON:
Appeal by the applicant.
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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin October 31, 1985.
Posting of property November 1, 1985.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - November 1, 1985.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated September 16, 1985.
APPLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Terry Belmont, President, Martin Luther Hospital Medical Center.
The Neighbors Avenue location is the only appropriate location
the Hospital has found in the last two years that will allow for
a residential program in close proximity to the Hospital
allowing for better use of hospital resources. The prime aspect
of the social Rehabilitation Program is the residential living
experience which cannot be achieved in an institutional
setting. There is now a better understanding of the illness of
chemical dependency and treatment methods. The "Discover
Recovery" Program has been in operation in the Hospital for over
6 years. It was mow necessary to provide a residential
treatment program which under the proposal can be achieved at a
lower cost than that presently incurred within the Hospital,
making the program accessible to more people. The orientation
of the proposed center will be towards the Hospital, parking
will be on Hospital grounds, and meals will be served at the
Hospital facility where most of the activities in the structured
program will take place.
Dr. R. Keith Simpson, Co-Medical Director, Discover Recovery
Program.
He narrated a slide presentation which covered the Hospital's
proposal to establish the subject Rehabilitation Center, the
procedures involved in the Rehabilitation Program, slides of
similar centers, other slides showing the surrounding area,
statistics relating to the small number of those being able to
avail themselves of needed treatment because of the high costs
involved. The voluntary DiscOver Recovery Program offers help,
hope and successful recovery for those who desire it. The
Hospital is seeking an opportunity to make their proven Recovery
Program more affordable to more people which can be accomplished
by shortening the Hospital stay and by transfering
professionally screened patients to a lower cost residential
setting. The need for low cost alternatives for treatment of
alcohol and drug dependency has already been spelled out by the
Orange County Health Planning Council. Many major employers
have already reduced their insurance coverage significantly for
alcohol and drug treatment. The proposed program can reduce the
daily cost from $360 to $225. Many persons who meed treatment
do very well in recovery programs not hospital based. The
Neighbors Avenue Residence provides a nearly perfect location.
The direct access from the Hospital's existing parking lot will
be simple to achieve and patients will have immediate access.
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The residents who will be in the Rehabilitation Phase are all
voluntary. They are not strangers to the neighborhood but under
the program, have been jogging or walking through that
neighborhood for the last 6 years. Parking and traffic patterns
as well as property values will not be affected. Such
facilities did not have a reputation for being a problem to
neighbors or local government. The proximity to the Hospital is
critical in providing lower cost care.
Larry Jacobson, Program Director, Discover Recovery Program.
He scheduled four meetings with the community on the Hospital
premises in the evening. One meeting was well attended, one
meeting with two people, another with three and another with
none. Hospital representatives walked the block on two
different occasions and talked to 35 people each time. Not that
many people were opposed.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
Ann H-mmershoi, property owner, 1745 and 1863 Neighbors Avenue
(home address Rio Vista and Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim.
She was speaking for tenants, merchants, owners and concerned
citizens, asking that the Council sustain the unanimous decision
of the Planning Commission and deny the request for Conditional
Use Permit No. 2709. Crime is already a very real factor to
contend with. The "half-way house" would bring more dope
pushers and peddlers to the area. Patients will be placed in
the Center after only 5 days at the Hospital. If they cannot
make progress in their own neighborhoods, it is naive to think
that placing them in an apartment complex will be a cure.
Parking is a major concern. Since patients will be on the
premises 24 hours a day, they will get first choice of parking.
The neighborhood is a family oriented one with impressionable
children. The Hospital has purchased a second unit which could
house 16 more patients. Establishment of the Center will place
a financial burden on the property owners in the neighborhood
who depend on the income for their livelihood. It will lower
property values and inhibit owners from renting to desirable
tenants. Some of the present tenants stated they will leave the
area if the Rehabilitation Center is allowed. On November 3,
1985, petitions were presented with 83 owners' si&natures
representing 46 out of 63 properties and today 3 more signatures
were submitted, all in opposition.
James Strength, Property owner, 1828 West Glen (home address -
951 Glenhaven, La Habra).
He attended two of the meetings at Martin Luther Hospital.
Other property owners did not get notices. In the slide
presentation by Dr. Simpson showing other rehabilitation
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centers, they failed to reveal the fact that most of those
centers were located in commercial and not residential areas.
He referred to the photographs previously submitted taken by him
of other rehabilitation centers showing the proximity of
commercial to those centers. (See Sheet entitled - Martin
Luther Hospital Reference Accounts on Drug Rehabilitation
Centers with pictures and map attached).
Eleanor Harbin, apartment owner of property located next to
Martin Luther Hospital (home address - 12691 Merrill, Garden
Grove.
Present tenants of the area will move if the Center is approved.
Judy Catalano, owner of property at 1751 West Neighbors Avenue
(home address 2375 Transit Avenue).
She and her husband bought their apartment building
approximately four years ago because it was in an apartment
area. Had the property been in an area where a rehabilitation
center was located, they would not have purchased it. It was
unfair to allow the Hospital to establish a rehabilitation
center in their area and an injustice to the present owners of
the apartment buildings who were there first. The City Planning
Commission survey of the parking areas on Neighbors Avenue
revealed that the parking was congested and that Martin Luther
should be turned down because of the lack of parking, and the
opposition of property owners. Approximately 300 neighbors
signed a petition in opposition previously submitted.
Patricia Vergers, property owner of four parcels at 1746, 1764,
1778 and 1801 Neighbors Avenue (home address - 2012 East
Whiting, Fullerton).
They did not receive a letter inviting them to any meetings.
She and her husband are in the process of fixing up their
properties and weeding out problem tenants. If the two
"half-way" houses are allowed, they will not be able to get
desirable tenants. The 2 to 7 day hospital stay for patients is
too short for a person to be detoxified. With no security
guards, the area will be overrun with drug dealers as was the
experience relayed to her by the person in charge of the
business office of Doctors Hospital in Lakewood where a
Rehabilitation Center is located on their grounds. She
suggested that the Council take a poll of those present who are
in opposition and in favor and ask how many were employees sent
by the Hospital.
Mrs. Ernest Ranallo, owner of property at 1762 Glen and 1770
Neighbors (home address - 1590 West Tedmar).
Crime and drugs are prevalent in the area now and the
establishment of the Center would not help that situation.
Parking is a problem. The plan called for the elimination of
garages to provide recreation rooms. She referred to the
petitions previously submitted which contained over 300
signatures of those in opposition. She referred to
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Hospital-owned property across Romneya which would be closer
than the property on Neighbors with plenty of parking and which
could be used. There was no reason to have the Center in a
residential area.
Catherine Green, owner of property at 1808 Neighbors, (home
address - 1927 Elder Glen, Anaheim).
They purchased the property as a good investment because the
area is upgrading with new development. The Rehabilitation
Center will not be an asset to the area. It should be
established in a more remote and/or commercial area.
SUMMATION BY APPLICANT:
Larry Jacobson, Program Director, Discover Recovery Program.
He answered each of the concerns expressed by those who spoke in
opposition. The Center is not a "half-way" house but a
treatment program. The patients are not in transition. Ail
traffic will go through Romneya Drive and all parking is on
Hospital premises. The second property purchased by the
Hospital was not going to be used as a Rehabilitation Center but
for visitors to the Hospital. Relative to the South Coast
Counselling Center locations being located in commercial areas,
the owner of those centers who had to leave the Chambers stated
that all of his units are zoned R-i, or residential. He then
submitted petitions containing approximately 756 signatures in
support and two additional letters of support. Relative to the
need for security guards, the Hospital was confident from their
experience that the program would not be disruptive to the
neighborhood. There have been no problems at other facilities
as documented in the packet previously presented. The Hospital
did not own the property across Romneya Drive.
James Farley, Martin Luther Hospital.
He gave results of research relative to property values adjacent
to the South Coast Counselling Centers which did not reveal any
detrimental effects on property values but instead an increase.
EXHIBITS, MATERIALS SUBMITTED:
Petitions and letters by Mr. Jacobson.
Questions were posed and comments made by Council Members after each of the
above presentations.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Roth closed the public hearing.
COUNCIL COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Councilman Bay.
As stated in the staff report of September 16, 1985 (Page 2-c -
Item (16)) there are $57 surplus parking spaces on the Hospital
property. The last time the Council dealt with Martin Luther
Hospital at a public hearing, it was on an incursion into the
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adjacent Anaheim Shores Development over the need for parking
for the Hospital. The proposal today is another Hospital
expansion into another adjacent residential area. He is
concerned with hospital and commercial incursions into
residential areas and is not convinced that the proposed
incursion into the subject high density residential area is
justified. His concern was not with the program, but where it
was requested to be located. He has heard nothing that
convinces him that the location had to be in a residential
area. He had also seen no indication that the Hospital has sold
the program or its location to the people of that neighborhood.
If the neighbors have the ~mage of fear over the proposal, the
image is not changing and it will have some economic impact on
that neighborhood.
Councilman 0verholt.
The concern is not for the success of the program but the impact
on the neighborhood by placing a part of the subject program in
the residential area. He is looking for assurances that the
fears of the neighborhood are not well founded.
Councilman Pickler.
He is concerned for the neighbors. Although the Council heard
from the property owners, they did not hear from the tenants.
If an action is permitted under a CUP, a CUP can be revoked if a
problem arises. Alcohol and drug treatment is a community
problem. He would like to see the people give the Hospital an
opportunity to be a good neighbor. The 24-hour supervision will
eliminate some of the crime and the upgrading of the property
will enhance the area.
Councilwoman Kaywood.
One of the biggest concerns relates to parking. Under the plan,
parking would be improved whereas there could be a heavy impact
with a straight residential use. If the use is approved, it
would have to be according to the submitted plans where the back
of the property facing the alley would actually be the front
facing the Hospital. There will be no parking on Neighbors
Avenue and no traffic traveling through the residential area.
The program is not new but 6 years old. Martin Luther Hospital
would not do anything that would jeopardize their entire
Hospital program or their fine reputation in the City and
County. Most of the letters and petitions received are from
owners not living at that location. When fears are alleviated,
the owners will find that their investment will be enhanced and
not degraded. She then referred to the many letters received
from professionals, legislators, etc. who were in favor of the
Martin Luther Program and read a portion of one received from
Senator John Seymour.
Councilman Roth.
He is sensitive to the issue of property rights but people are
fearful of the unknown. It was everyone's concern to try to do
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something positive about the problems facing society today. The
use is one that is permitted under a CUP and, if found to be
causing problems in a residential neighborhood, could be revoked
for cause at any time. He did not see the use as adding crime
problems to the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Overholt, 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 0verholt offered Resolution No. 85R-482 for adoption, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. 2709, reversing the findings of the City Planning
Commission subject to all Interdepartmental recommendations and including a
one-year review of Conditional Use Permit No. 2709. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 85R-482: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2709.
STAFF INPUT:
Jack White, City Attorney.
In accordance with recent policy, the Conditional Use Permit if
approved as proposed, would be for a period of one year from
date of occupancy which would then necessitate a new application
and hearing. Granting an additional extension without a public
hearing would be a problem. If extensions are granted without
giving notice to surrounding property owners, in connection with
existing case law, it could be subject to judicial attack in
failing to meet due process requirements.
Councilman 0verholt.
He was trying to avoid another public hearing and under the
circumstances he would withdraw the condition that there be a
one year review, but would offer a subsequent motion.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution granting Conditional Use
Permit No. 2709 without the condition of a one year review but still subject
to all Interdepartmental Committee recommendations.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
Bay
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 85R-482 duly passed and adopted.
MOTION: Councilman Overholt moved to direct staff to investigate the manner
in which the subject property is being handled from date of occupancy but no
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later than 18 months from today and report back to the Council. Councilman
Pickler seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed for 10 minutes. (4:05 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (4:15)
179: PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE NO. 3504:
APPLICANT:
Gray S. and Paula S. Kilmer,
607 South Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, Ca. 92805
ZONING/LOCATION/REQUEST: To construct a 19-unit affordable apartment complex
on RM-1200 zoned property located at 220 and 224 North Olive Street, with the
following Code waivers: (a) minimum building site area per dwelling unit, (b)
maximum structural height, (c) maximum site coverage, (d) minimum floor area,
(denied), (e) minimum structural setback, (denied).
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. PC85-211 granted Variance No.
3504, in part, and approved an EIR negative declaration.
HEARING SET ON:
Review requested by Councilwoman Kaywood at the meeting of October 22, 1985.
PUBLIC NOTICEREQUIREMENTS MET BY:
Publication in Anaheim Bulletin October 31, 1985.
Posting of property November 1, 1985.
Mailing to property owners within 300 feet - November 1, 1985.
PLANNING STAFF INPUT:
See Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated September 30, 1985.
~3PLICANT'S
STATEMENT:
Hugo Vasquez, Agent.
He first described the project and its amenities noting that in
working with the Planning Commission and Planning Staff he, on
his own, elected to drop the building four and one half feet
below tt~ natural grade which is a costly item and to close off
access on Olive Street, instead providing access on Santa Fe
Street. Setbacks are required on three sides of the project
which is unusual for an existing lot in the area. Four units or
25 percent of the project is being set aside for affordable
units. His projects are of superior quality and provide more
than otherwise provided under today's standards. The entire
garage area below the building is covered which is far superior
than having to park around the perimeter. It is well lit,
offers security and has full ventilation.
COUNCIL CONCERNS:
Councilwoman Kaywood.
The Redevelopment Commission voted against the project and also
the Central City Neighborhood Council. The Commission and
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Neighborhood Council are very concerned with the density of the
property as well as she. She has a problem with the tandem
tuck-under parking for 32 out of 48 spaces. The project is
overbuilding the property.
Councilman Bay.
One of the main concerns is the need for providing housing in
Anaheim and the needs in the Redevelopment plan for housing
support. He is concerned if the City's Codes are escalating the
cost of building where they do not add any size to apartments or
land space for parking but where the developer has to spend
$35,000 or $40,000 just to drop four and one half feet off the
height. The City may be defeating its purpose in trying to
develop reasonable cost housing by some Codes being unreasonable.
Councilwoman Kaywood.
It is significant that the Redevelopment Commission voted to
deny the project by a unanimous vote and that the Planning
Commission granted it in part on a split vote.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN FAVOR: None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION-
IN OPPOSITION:
None.
EXHIBITS, MATERIALS SUBMITTED:
None.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Roth closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilwoman
Kaywood, 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.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered a resolution of denial on Variance No. 3504 for
the following reasons: The project is overbuilding the property, the high
density, the tandem tuck-under parking, the unanimous vote of denial of the
Redevelopment Commission, the opposition of the Central City Neighborhood
Council and the fact that Norm Priest, Director of Community Development and
Planning until that time had not testified at the Planning Commission but in
this instance did so, against the project.
Councilman 0verholt.
Letter dated November 6, 1985 from the Chairman of the
Redevelopment Commission brought to the Council's attention the
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STAFF INPUT:
concerns of the Commission that the project would have an
unfavorable impact in the Redevelopment area. He wanted input
from someone who had attended that meeting.
Lisa Stipkovich, Assistant Executive Director of Community
Development and Planning.
She attended the Commission meeting where the project was
discussed and to her knowledge, nothing has changed since then.
The Commission was opposed to the project when they reviewed it
and asked Community Development to write a letter directly to
the Council. The Commission made their comments known to the
Planning Commission, but the project was approved. Usually the
comments of the Redevelopment Commission are passed on to the
Planning Commission instead of being forwarded directly to the
Council. At their meeting, they were very adamant, that the
Council be notified. Their primary objection was density and
lot coverage.
The Council should note that on the affordable units, the
Planning Commission recommended that they remain affordable for
20 years. Council policy has been 10 years and she assumed
Council Policy supercedes that of the Planning Commission and,
therefore, Community Development was using 10 years.
Jack White, City Attorney.
Condition No. 9 of the resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission specified 20 years on affordable units. If the
Council approved the project, any change to that Condition
should be made at the time of approval.
Annika Santalahti, Assistant Director for Zoning.
In the interim between the Redevelopment Commission meeting and
the Planning Commission hearing, the five waivers originally
requested were revised and waivers (d) minimum floor area and
(e) minimum structural setback are both deleted by the revised
plans. The floor area now complies with Code and the structural
setback was eliminated. That the applicant dropped the building
one half a story did not have a significant impact except the
overall height was modified somewhat. The colored rendering
posted on the Chamber wall showing turrets does not match the
elevation approved by the Planning Commission in that there were
no turrets shown on the corners and the center. The approved
Exhibit does have a 3-story part and a 2-story part. It is not
as it appears in the colored rendering as a continuous roof
line. The posted rendering did not represent the project
according to the approved Exhibit.
Councilman Overholt.
He was concerned about the unanimous vote of denial by the
Redevelopment Commission. He wanted the matter continued one
week to see if it would bring about a clearer understanding of
the issue.
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Mr. Vasquez.
He was concerned about a continuance because it costs him $4,000
a month to carry the project.
A vote was then taken on the Resolution of Denial.
AYES:
NOES:
A~SEN~:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEHBERS:
Xaywood and Overholt
Bay, Pickler and Roth
None
Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 85R-483 for adoption, granting Variance
No. 3504, subject to City Planning Commission conditions with an amendment to
Condition No. 9 with rental controls for the affordable units of not less than
10 years and that turrets shall be constructed as shown on the colored drawing
now marked Exhibit No. 5. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 85R-483: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING IN PART, VARIANCE NO. 3504.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Overholt stated although seemingly
inconsistent, he was going to support the resolution but is concerned about
the mixed signals coming out of the Redevelopment Commission.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing Resolution of Approval.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Bay, Pickler, Overholt and Roth
Kaywood
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 85R-483 duly passed and adopted.
the mOtion.
Councilwoman Kaywood.
She wanted the Council to receive an explanation as to the
Redevelopment Commission's stand on the unanimous vote to deny
this project.
Councilman Roth moved to adjourn. Councilman Pickler seconded
MOTION CARRIED. (5:00 p.m.)
LEONORA N. SOHL, CITY CLERK
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