1981/12/0181-1389
City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 1, 1981, 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: William O. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER: Gordon Hoyt
POLICE CHIEF: George Tielsch
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: James Ruth
RISK MANAGER: John Thomason
TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Paul Singer
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ZONING: Annika Santalahti
POLICE DETECTIVE: Louis Martin
POLICE DETECTIVE: Fred Davis
POLICE DETECTIVE: Gary Churchill
INVOCATION:
Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting.
A moment of silence was observed in lieu of the Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Ben Bay led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
119: PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamations were issued by Mayor Seymour
and authorized by the City Council:
1. "Toys for Tots" - December 1-20, 1981
2. "Lungs for Life Week" - December 7-11, 1981
3. "1981Katella Knights Band and Pageantry Day" - December 12, 1981
The first proclamation was accepted by Captain Paul W. O'Toole and First
Sergeant Dennis Bustillos; the second by Mr. Craig Harelson, and the third by
Alexander DeLao, Director.
114: SUMM_ARY REPORT - TRIP TO MITO~ JAPAN WITH THE SISTER CITY EXCH~GE
COMMITTEE: Councilman Overholt gave a brief overview of his trip to Mito~
Japan with the Sister City Exchange Committee to participate in the Fifth
Annual F. xchange. A more complete report would be provided at the meeting of
December 8, 1981. He also presented Mayor Seymour with a small token of
appreciation and admiration, asked to be transmitted by Mayor Yoshio Kumagawa,
the Mayor of Oriasu delivered to him (Overholt) to be delivered to the Mayor,
Oriasu being the municipality in which Disneyland Tokyo was being built.
MINUTES: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meetings held August 18, September 8 and September 15, 1981, with an amendment
to the minutes of September 8, Page 2, Paragraph 5 with the following to be
added at the end of that paragraph--(tape stated 23 units). Councilman Roth
seconded the motion. Councilman Bay abstained from voting on the minutes of
September 15 only, since he was not present. MOTION CARRIED.
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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
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 in the amount of $874,764.12, in accordance
with the 1981-82 Budget, were approved.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL MOTION CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman
Bay, seconded by Councilman Roth, the following items were approved as recom-
mended:
1. 160: Bid No. 3828: 2,916 feet of twelve-inch Ductile Iron Pipe. Award:
United States Pipe and Foundry, $40,997.
2. 175: Approving a utility bill insert for calculating and comparing
electric bills. (continued from November 24, 1981 meeting)
Council discussion took place relative to the proposed bill insert to be used
for calculating and comparing utility bills submitted under memorandum dated
November 23, 1981 from Public Utilities General Mahager Gordon Hoyt wherein
concern was expressed that the insert could cause additional confusion on the
part of the customer and that more calls to the Utilities Department might
result. In the final analysis and by general Council consensus, it was deter-
mined that (1) the insert be available to customers upon request and (2) if a
citizen called or visited the Utilities Department and questioned their bill,
normal procedure would be to have a person from staff fill out the form on
that customer's particular billing and mail it or hand it to the customer.
Mr. Hoyt also confirmed for Councilman Bay that they now listed on the
customer-retained portion of the Utility bill whether or not that bill was
estimated.
3. 123: Authorizing an administration agreement for the employee medical
plan with The First Fund Insurance Administrators, Inc., effective January 1,
1981, and terminating December 31, 1983, and authorizing the Human Resources
Director to execute same.
4. 123: Authorizing an agreement with the Anaheim Union High School District
for one-half of the cost for the construction of a block wall at the easterly
terminus of Chanticleer Road, estimated to be $2,000, plus $225 in engineering
costs.
5. 139: Adopting a position of support for the continuance of tax-exempt
status of Small Issue Industrial Development Bonds which provide financing of
those capital and equipment investment projects of private organizations which
are an integral part of a comprehensive, coordinated community revitalization
and economic development effort.
MOTION CARRIED.
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CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL RESOLUTION CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Roth
offered Resolution Nos. 81R-550 and 81R-551 for adoption. Refer to Resolution
Book.
153: RESOLUTION NO. 81R-550: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT KENNETH G. CHUPIK IS DISABLED WITHIN THE
MEANING OF THE PUBLIC F2iPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS
DUTIES IN THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER. (effective October 16, 1981)
153: RESOLUTION NO. 81R-551: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT DERRALL L. GUEST IS DISABLED WITHIN THE
MEANING OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS
DUTIES IN THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, MASTER INTERMEDIATE. (effective
December 1, 1981)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 81R-550 and 81R-551 duly passed and adopted.
153: DISABILITY RETIREMENT APPLICATION OF FRED G. DAVIS: Finding and deter-
mining that Fred G. Davis is disabled within the meaning of the Public
Employees' Retirement Law for the performance of his duties in the position of
Police Officer Master Advanced, to be effective December 1, 1981.
In memorandum dated October 21, 1981, the Safety Employees Disability Retire-
ment Committee (SEDRC) recommended that Mr. Davis be granted an industrial
disability retirement to be effective December 1, 1981.
Mr. Seth J. Kelsey, attorney, 1600 North Broadway, Santa Aha, stated they were
prepared to present testimony not only of Detective Davis, but also of
numerous other witnesses relative to Detective Davis' request that he not be
retired on disability. He asked that the record of the proceedings include
all of the medical reports submitted to the Disability Retirement Committee,
as well as all of the personnel file of Mr. Davis inasmuch as it contained
personnel evaluations and letters of commendation indicating his (Davis)
ability to perform his job at satisfactory or better levels (record on file in
the City Clerk's office).
Mr. Kelsey then asked to present the testimony of Detective Davis and
requested that he be sworn; City Clerk Linda Roberts thereupon administered
the oath to Mr. Davis that the testimony he was about to give was true and
correct to the best of his belief and knowledge. The testimony given by Mr.
Davis in answer to questions posed by Mr. Kelsey was to substantiate his con-
tention that he was able to return to work and to clarify that he did not wish
to be retired. During the sworn testimony, Mr. Kelsey submitted as an exhibit
memorandum dated February 20, 1980 from Lt. Robert Puckett to Sgt. Ronald C.
Kasper, asking that it be made a part of the record (on file in the City
Clerk's office).
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Mr. Kelsey then asked if Detectives Churchill and Martin were present to
testify; they were not present.
Mayor Seymour suggested that the Council recess to give the Detectives an
opportunity to be present in the Council Chambers.
RECESS: By general consent the Council recessed for 10 minutes. (2:16 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (2:45 P.M.)
Mayor Seymour explained that with the concurrence of the City Attorney, as
well as Mr. K~lsey, that the remainder of the agenda be taken up first since
Detectives Churchill and Martin were not yet available.
Later in the meeting (4:30 p.m.), Detective Louis Martin and Detective Gary
Churchill arrived in the Council Chambers. City Clerk Roberts administered
the oath to both Detectives Martin and Churchill that the testimony theY were
about to give was true and correct to the best of their belief and knowledge.
Attorney Kelsey then took sworn testimony from both Detectives Martin and
Churchill respectively which substantiated testimony given by Mr. Davis that
he was capable of performing his duties. Both detectives had received
injuries sustained while working for the City, but they testified that the
injuries sustained interfered with their ability to carry our their duties
only to a minor degree and, further, that the City never applied for a
disability retirement for them.
Council questioning of the witnesses followed.
Mr. Kelsey again requested that the entire personnel file on Mr. Davis as well
as evaluations and commendations be made a part of the administrative record;
City Attorney Hopkins confirmed that the record before the Council was as sub-
mitted to the Safety Employees Disability Retirement Committee and this would
be the record that would be considered as part of the administrative record.
City Attorney Hopkins then took sworn testimony from Deputy City Manager James
Ruth, Chairman of the Safety Disability Retirement Committee, substantiating
the Committee's unanimous decision to seek disability retirement for Officer
Davis; Mr. Kelsey then questioned Mr. Ruth.
The City Attorney then took sworn testimony from the Chief of Police, George
Tielsch, with the oath having been administered subsequent to his testimony
swearing that the prior testimony and additional testimony was true and
correct to the best of his belief and knowledge. Chief Tielsch, in the final
analysis, stated that he concurred in the findings of the Committee that the
injuries sustained by Mr. Davis rendered him permanently disabled from further
performance of his duties as a Police Officer, Master A~vanced and that Mr.
Davis be granted a disability retirement as of December 1, 1981.
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Council questioning of Chief Tielsch followed, as well as questions posed by
Mr. Kelsey. The Chief confirmed for Mr. Kelsey that the major basis for
granting the disability retirement related to the medical reports they had
before them from competent medical authority stating that Mr. Davis was not
capable of performing his duties as a Police Officer, and not the amount of
time lost from work.
In concluding, City Attorney Hopkins stated that based on the record that had
been submitted to the Council, as well as the oral testimony submitted, he
recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution proposed by the Safety
Employee Disability Retirement Committee granting a disability retirement to
Fred Davis, effective December 1, 1981.
Mr. Kelsey then stated that the standard for disability retirement under the
Mansburger decision and the Government Code was where a person was substanti-
ally and permanently incapacitated for the performance of their regular
duties. Mr. Davis' regular duties while in the burglary detail were carried
out, as the undisputed testimony set forth from Detectives Martin and
Churchill substantiated. The time off was for numerous industrial injuries,
but he was not to be penalized for that. That was, in fact, happening. Mr.
Davis was being penalized for being subject, in the course of his duty, to a
number of industrial injuries. He did have a disability, but the extent was
no greater than any of those disabilities expressed by the Detectives who
testified today and there had been no contrary evidence other than the con-
clusion without any support for that conclusion by the Chief that Mr. Davis
had difficulty carrying out his assignment in the commercial burglary detail.
The only time lost from work in that assignment was due to industrial
injuries. There were no permanent sequelae from any of those industrial
injuries that interfered substantially with his ability to carry out his
duties. He could not have gone out in the field with Detective Churchill,
made arrests and done investigations if he was substantially incapacitated.
The evidence militated against defining that he was disabled and he should not
be penalized for losing a substantially number of time-offs, since that was
not the standard. He encouraged them to review every one of the medical
reports submitted particularly the conclusions of the doctors, since the
weight of their evidence clearly showed that there was not substantial
incapacity for the performance of duties within the legal standard of the
Government Code.
After questioning the City Attorney and Police Chief further, Mayor Seymour
surmised that in making their decision if they should find in favor of the
resolution, they could not consider the fact that Mr. Davis could continue in
commercial burglary with some type of permanent injury and yet perform. They
had to look at it in the light as if he were a Police Officer, Master Advanced
classification, which meant he had to be physically capable of going out on
the beat as they knew it.
City Attorney Hopkins reiterated that the resolution specifically stated,
Police Officer, Master Advanced--that he (Davis) was incapacitated for that
type of work.
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Mr. Davis stated it was his feeling that he could perform in any position on
the Anaheim Police Department commensurate with any other individual his age.
It would not be fair to compare him with a 21-year old officer.
Discussion then followed between Council Members, Mr. Kelsey, Mr. Davis and
staff revolving around the economics of the disability retirement from the
standpoint of Mr. Davis and the City, at the conclusion of which, Mayor
Seymour felt they should move ahead with another medical examination. The
case was an unusual one since it involved an Officer who had experienced quite
a number of accidents and who, if he decided to take what was being
recommended today, would be better off taking that permanent disability.
Mayor Seymour continued that there was one doctor, Dr. Moller, who indicated
that a permanent and stationary condition existed, but he was the only one.
The last doctor to examine Mr. Davis on A~gust 25, 1981 stated otherwise. He
was, therefore, not prepared to make a decision and suggested that they either
take more time, or if the Council was of a mind to order another medical exam-
ination, he was prepared to make that decision.
Councilman Overholt asked the advice of the City Attorney relative to a
further examination.
City Attorney Hopkins answered that if so ordered, it should either be by an
agreed medical examiner to be selected with the concurrence of Mr. Davis and
his attorney, an independent medical examiner in the Worker's Compensation
area which would be one appointed by the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board
or the City had the right to send Mr. Davis to another doctor, one considered
to be an independent person who would give an impartial medical examination
and opinion. He would recommend that they select a doctor that the Council
and the Risk Management Division felt was an independent doctor and send Mr.
Davis to that doctor.
Councilwoman Kaywood felt that there was no need to continue a decision and no
need for another examination, because all she could see if one or the other
side disagreed, was another examination. They had more than enough documenta-
tion to make a decision at this time.
MOTION: Councilman Seymour moved that the City Manager order another physical
examination of Mr. Davis by a dpctor of the City's choice and upon completion
of that examination, that the results be brought back to the Council for
further deliberation and a final decision. Councilman Overholt seconded the
motion.
Before a vote was taken, Mr. Davis stated if they were going to get an exam-
ination that would be acceptable, he would suggest that it be given by a non-
partisan, non-biased, agreed-upon medical examiner, rather than someone
appointed by the City.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed her concern that there would be no end to the
situation and ordering another medical examination would just be an additional
expenditure of City funds.
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A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion. Councilwoman Kaywood voted
"no". MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. John Thomason, Risk Manager, clarified that the medical doctor chosen
would be requested to evaluate Officer Davis in the light of his being able to
perform all of the actions required of a Police Officer, Master Advanced. One
of the reasons for the conflicting medical testimony was the fact that the
doctors had been evaluating the various injuries. The ordered examination
would be an evaluation of the total person to perform that job.
Councilman Overholt stated that the opinion should be an evaluation of the
statutory definition of a disability, a succinct medical opinion.
Discussion and consideration of the foregoing disability retirement ended at
5:56 p.m.
172: TRAFFIC CAPACITY CONSTRICTION - LAKEVIEW AND LA PALMA AVENUES: Report
dated November 16, 1981 relating to traffic capacity constriction at the
intersection of Lakeview and La Palma Avenues was requested by Councilman Bay
at the meeting of October 27, 1981 (see minutes that date) and discussion
continued from November 24, 1981.
MOTION: Councilman Bay moved that the Council concur in concept with option
"c" of the subject report for the full development and improvement of the La
Palma/Lakeview intersection, leaving open the time and funding until Mr. Norm
Priest, Executive Director of Community Development, had time to study the
matter and report back to the Council. Councilman Roth seconded the motion.
Before action was taken, discussion followed between Council and staff at the
conclusion of which, Mayor Seymour stated that although he supported the
motion, he did not see that there would be any relief to the traffic conges-
tion coming out of option "c" for a year; Councilman Bay stated he intended to
revert to option "a" as an interim measure, with the $2,200 necessary for the
modification to be appropriated from the Council Contingency Fund.
Councilman Bay amended his motion to include the following: That option "c"
as outlined in the report dated November 16, 1981 from the Traffic Engineer be
initiated as an interim proposal, with funds to be appropriated from the
Council Contingency Fund and reimbursed out of Redevelopment Funds on
concurrence of Mr. Priest.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion including the amendment. MOTION
CARRIED.
123: C-K LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - DEFERRING INSTALLATION OF CURBS~ GUTTERS~ AND
SIDEWALKS: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Overholt, an
agreement was authorized with C-K Limited Partnership deferring installation
of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks for the property located at 3071 East
Coronado Street, approved at the Council meeting of September 15, 1981 under
Resolution No. 81R-436 (Reclassification No. 61-62-69(94)) and as recommended
in memorandum dated November 25, 1981 from the City Attorney's office.
Councilman Bay abstained since he was not present at the September 15, 1981
meeting when the matter was discussed. MOTION CARRIED.
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105: APPOINTMENT TO THE PROJECT ~RIEA COMMITTEE (PAC) AND THREE ADDITIONAL
COMMISSIONS: Consideration of an appointment of a member to fill a vacancy on
the Project Azea Committee for the term ending June 30, 1983, was submitted.
(continued from November 24, 1981 meeting)
Mayor Seymour reported that he had received a request from two Council Members
to continue the subject appointment either one or two weeks and at that time,
they could also consider filling vacancies existing on the Golf Course
Commission, Community Services Board and Youth Commission. (The five
remaining terms on the Youth Commission were also due to expire December 31,
1981.)
Councilman Bay moved to continue appointments to fill the vacancies existing
on the four subject commissions for two weeks. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
162: REQUEST FOR THE USE OF A CITY-OWNED PARKING LOT - ALANA CLUB OF ORANGE
COUNTY: A request by Bill J. Rardon, in letter dated October 20, 1981 for
permission to use the City-owned parking lot located at the northwest corner
of Broadway and Lemon Street to conduct a rummage sale (continued from the
meeting of November 24, 1981), was submitted.
Mr. Bill Rardon, Manager, was present and confirmed for the Mayor that he had
discussed the matter with the City Attorney's office and agreed to provide an
insurance binder ho'lding the City harmless and that the lot would be cleaned
by the Alana Club after the event which was to be held December 12 and 13,
1981, on a one-time basis only.
MOTION: Councilman Roth moved to approve the request of the Alana Club to use
the City-owned parking lot at the northwest corner of Broadway and Lemon
Street on December 12 and 13, 1981, to conduct a rummage sale, subject to
providing an insurance binder and lot clean-up by the Alana Club after the
event. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
108: ANAHEIM WEALTH SPA - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD OF
ABATEMENT: Request by Mr. David Saller, Anaheim Health Spa, 1771 West La
Palma Avenue, for an additional extension of the abatement period pursuant to
Code Section 18.89.040 relating to Adult Entertainment, was submitted.
On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman 0verholt, consideration
of the subject request was continued one week, as requested by staff and
agreed to by Mr. Saller. MOTION CARRIED.
129: PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT: On motion by Councilman Bay, seconded
by Councilman Overholt, application for a Public Fireworks Display Permit sub-
mitted by Disneyland Entertainment Division was approved to discharge fire-
works on December 3, 1981, for one-and-a-half minutes between approximately
8:00 and 8:30 p.m., in the guest parking lot at the Park, as recommended by
the Fire Marshal. MOTION CARRIED.
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107: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - 1981 EDITION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE: To
consider adoption of the 1981 Edition of the National Electrical Code, with
amendments thereto, and adding a new Chapter 15.16 to Title 15 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code (continued from the meeting of November 3, 1981--see minutes
that date).
Mayor Seymour asked Mr. Bryan Vaughan, Chairman, Building Codes Committee,
Orange County Chapter, Building Industry Association of Southern California,
Inc., if he had received a copy of the extensive staff report dated
November 23, 1981; Mr. Vaughan answered that he had not received a copy.
The Mayor felt that Mr. Vaughan should have an opportunity to read the report
and suggested a one-week continuance of the matter; Councilwoman Kaywood
objected to any continuance since she contended that Mr. Vaughan could read
the report at the meeting, as well as the fact that in considering something
that could cause fires, the longer they waited, the worse the situation could
become.
MOTION: On motion by Councilman Overholt, seconded by Councilman Bay, public
hearing on the adoption of the 1981 Edition of the National Electrical Code,
with amendments thereto, was continued to December 8, 1981, 3:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Kaywood voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2270: Application by
Robert W. and Janet M. White, to permit a billboard on ML zoned property
located at 806 North Brookhurst Street, with Code waivers of a) permitted
location, b) maximum size, c) maximum height.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution PC81-217 reported that
the Planning Director had determined that the proposed activity falls within
the definition of Section 3.01, Class 11, of the City of Anaheim guidelines to
the requirements for an EIR and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an EIR and further, denied CUP No. 2270.
The decision of the Planning Commission was appealed by Jay Kingry,
Metropolitan Outdoor Advertising, agent, and public hearing scheduled and
continued from the meeting of November 10, 1981.
The Mayor asked to hear from the applicant or applicant's agent.
Mr. Jay Kingry, representing Metropolitan Outdoor Advertising, 101 East
Huntington Drive, Arcadia, spoke in favor of the granting of CUP No. 2270, to
permit the proposed billboard of 672 square feet which was allowed by Code
under a Conditional Use Permit. It was a unique location in that there was no
imposition on residential property or blocking of other business signs. The
location was compatible with surrounding land uses. In making a contract with
Mr. and Mrs. White, the owners of the property, they told him it was their
goal to sell or improve the property within the next three to five years. He,
therefore, negotiated a five-year lease with them, but in that lease it stated
that he would have to remove the sign anytime upon a 60-day notice that the
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property was going to be improved. Further, if the Council read the CUP, he
asked that all seven conditions recommended by staff (outlined on Page 9-d of
the staff report to the Planning Commission) be deleted with the exception of
Item No. 5 because the sign would not require water, street lighting, trash
receptacles, police protection, etc., but only electricity. Theirs was an
inanimate object imposing on no one.
During the course of Council questioning of Mr. Kingry, ne stipulated that the
sign would not be visible from the freeway and that he was agreeable that the
permit would expire at the end of five years.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed her concern that the sign was more than doubled
than that allowed and that many times a temporary use became permanent.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Council-
woman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, the City Council ratified the
determination of the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within
the definition of Section 3.01, Class 11, 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. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No.
2270, upholding the findings of the Planning Commission for all the reasons
stated.
Mayor Seymour stated he was going to oppose the resolution since the location
and property upon which the billboard was to be placed would not adversely
impact anyone; Councilman Overholt stated he was going to oppose the
resolution for the same reasons articulated by the Mayor and further
considering the stipulations made by the applicant, that the use would last
less than five years.
Councilman Bay stated he was going to support the resolution to deny based on
the precedent effect of a sign twice what the ordinance permitted as well as
being 35 feet high with 27 feet being permitted. He agreed with the findings
of the City Planning Commission.
A vote was taken on the foregoing resolution and failed to carry by the
following vote:
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood and Bay
Overholt, Roth and Seymour
No ne
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Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 81R-552 for adoption, granting
Conditional Use Permit No. 2270, reversing the findings of the City Planning
Commission and further: (1) eliminating Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 of
Interdepartmental Committee recommendations; (2) in the event new construction
takes place, the sign will be removed; (3) that the C.U.P. will expire in five
years; and (4) that the sign will not be sighted from the Santa Aha Freeway.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 81R-552: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2270.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Roth and Seymour
Kaywood and Bay
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 81R-552 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING -- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2104 - EXTENSION OF TIME:
Submitted by George and William Nichols, requesting an extension of time to
Conditional Use Permit No. 2104, to permit a public dance hall on CL zoned
property located at 919 South Knott Street.
The request for extension of time was approved by the Planning Commission, to
expire September 2, 1982.
A review of the Planning Commission's action was requested by Councilman Roth
at the Council meeting of October 27, 1981 (see minutes that date), and public
hearing scheduled tais date.
The City Clerk announced that staff was requesting a continuance to January 5,
1982, 3:00 p.m., to allow time for the submission of a sound study previously
authorized by the Council.
The Mayor asked if anyone was present to speak on the requested extension of
time; there were two people in the Chambers audience who were present on the
subject request, but they indicated they had no problem with the matter being
continued.
MOTION: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood,
public hearing on the extension of time to Conditional Use Permit No. 2104 was
continued to January 5, 1982, at 3:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 81-8A: In accordance with application
filed by Beam Development Company, public hearing was held on proposed
abandonment of a portion of Canyon Rim Road located on the south side of
Canyon Rim Road, west of Serrano Avenue, pursuant to Resolution No. 81R-529
duly published in the Anaheim Bulletin and notices thereof posted in
accordance with law.
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Report of the City Engineer dated October 2, 1981 and a recommendation by the
Planning Commission were submitted, recommending approval of said abandonment
subject to the following conditions:
1. That a public utility easement be reserved to accommodate existing
electrical facilities.
2. Removal and reconstruction of the existing street improvements within the
abandonment area are to conform to the precise grading plan for Tract No.
10941.
3. The sprinkler system located within the abandonment area shall be discon-
nected from the City's system and connected to the Homeowner's Association
system, subject to the approval of the Parkway Maintenance Supervisor.
Mayor Seymour asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no
response, he closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Council-
woman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the City Council ratified the
determination of the Planning Director 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. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 81R-553, approving Abandonment No.
81-8A. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 81R-553: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING A PORTION OF CANYON RIM ROAD, WEST OF SERRANO AVENUE. (81-8A)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
No ne
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 81R-553 duly passed and adopted.
123/164: PUBLIC HEARING - LAKEVIEW SEWER REIMBURSE~fENT DISTRICT AND LAKEVIEW
SEWER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT: To consider adoption of a local sanitary sewer
plan and map for the Lakeview 0ffsite Sewer Reimbursement area encompassing
the undeveloped area south of Peralta Hills to the Orange City Limits and
Tract Nos. 8116, 8117 and 9864; and approval of a reimbursement agreement
therefor.
Report of the City Engineer dated November 6, 1981 was submitted recommending
the establishment of sewer fees for the Lakeview Sewer District at $890 per
acre and entering into the subject reimbursement agreement with Texaco-Anaheim
Hills, builders of a portion of the off-site sewer system.
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The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject reimbursement
district and reimbursement agreement; there being no response, he closed the
public hearing.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 81R-554 for adoption, adopting a
sewer plan and map for the Lakeview Offsite Sewer Reimbursement area encompas-
sing the undeveloped area south of Peralta Hills to the Orange City Limits and
Tract No. 8116, 8117 and 9864. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 81R-554: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COONCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ADOPTING A LOCAL SANITARY SEWER PLAN AND MAP FOR THE LAKEVIEW OFFSITE
SEWER REIMBURSEMENT AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.08.430 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL M_EMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 81R-554 duly passed and adopted.
MOTION: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to authorize a Lakeview Sewer Reimburse-
ment Agreement with Texaco Anaheim Hills, Inc. Councilman Overholt seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Before closing, the City Attorney confirmed for Councilwoman Kaywood that the
agreement was signed by the Vice President of Texaco Anaheim Hills which he
believed was still the correct designation, but he would check to see that no
name change was involved before finalization.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Council-
woman Kaywood, the following actions were authorized in accordance with the
reports and recommendations furnished each Council Member and as listed on the
Consent Calendar Agenda:
1. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and
filed:
a. 105: Community Center Authority--Minutes of November 9, 1981.
b. 105: Project Area Committee--Minutes of November 10, 1981.
c. 175: Before the Public Utilities Commission, Application No. 61035, in
the matter of the Application of Southern California Edison Company for an Ex
Parte Order authorizing rates pursuant to its Conservation Load Management
Adjustment Clause (CLMAC), to be made effective for electric service rendered
on and after 3anuary 1, 1982, to recover Solar Rebate Program expenses.
d. 105: Anaheim Public Library Board--Minutes of September 16 and
October 21, 1981.
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e. 140: Anaheim Public Library Monthly Statistical Report--October, 1981.
2. 129: CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS: In accordance with recommendations of the
City Engineer, the following Change Orders were approved:
a. Fire Station No. 6, 1330 South Euclid Street~ Contract Chan~e Order No. 2:
Authorization for Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $1,634.40,
bringing the original contract price to $31,846.40. Account No. 24-915-7107.
Martin Resnick Construction, contractor.
b. Fire Station No. 8~ 4555 East Riverdale Avenue~ Contract Chan~e Order No.
3: Authorization for Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $10,328.77,
~-~inging the original contract price to $500,697.91. Account Nos. 11- and
47-914-7107. Magnus Company, contractor.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution Nos. 8IR-555
and 81R-556, for adoption in accordance with the reports, recommendations and
certifications furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent
Calendar Agenda. Refer to Resolution Book.
164: RESOLUTION NO. 81R-555: 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 IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: LINDA VISTA
RESERVOIR REROOFING PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO.
53-619-6329-26410-34200; APPROVING THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS, AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.;
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A NOTICE INVITING
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. (Bids to be opened on
December 31, 1981, at 2:00 p.m.)
164: RESOLUTION NO. 81R-556: A RESOLUTION OF IHE 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 OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO
CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: MAGNOLIA
AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO.
13-791-6325-El120. (Nick Didovic Construction Company)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL ~MBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
No ne
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 81R-555 and 81R-556, auly passed and
adopted.
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170: FINAL MAP - TRACT NO. 11482: Tract is located at 1524-1532 West
Orangewood Avenue and contains a 9-lot, proposed RS-7200 zoned subdivision.
On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the proposed
subdivision, together with its design and improvements, was found to be con-
sistent with the City's General Plan, and the City Council approved Final Map,
Tract No. 11482, as recommended by the City Engineer in his memorandum dated
November 23, 1981. MOTION CARRIED.
142/156: ORDINANCE NO. 4289: Councilman Bay offered Ordinance No. 4289 for
adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4289: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING TITLE 4,
CHAPTER 4.75 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING A NEW TITLE 4 CHAPTER
4.75 PERTAINING TO THE TOWING OR IMPOUNDING VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4289 duly passed and adopted.
142/107: ORDINANCE NO. 4290 - RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK CONVERSIONS:
Adding Section 18.02.051 to Title 18, relating to mobilehome park conversions.
The City Clerk announced that a Mr. John Dailey wished to address the Council.
Mr. John Dailey, Chairman, Golden State Mobilehome Owners League, Inc.,
stated, having read the proposed Ordinance in its entirety, he found it to be
appropriate for the Council to adopt since it would bring Anaheim into line
with the State Law. The Ordinance would help the peace of mind of mobilehome
owners, but the Council should go a step further and pass a mobilehome only
zoning in Anaheim. He then asked that the mobilehome owners who were present
in the Chambers audience representing the many parks in Anaheim to stand;
there were approximately 50 to 60 people present. He concluded it was time
now for the Council to stand up and be counted and to do something for the
mobilehome owners in the City.
Mayor Seymour then took the opportunity to speak on behalf of the City Council
and to commend them for showing the leadership and courage to go "out on a
limb" to consider exactly what Mr. Dailey spoke about--permanent zoning for
mobilehomes. Staff, under the direction of the Council, had been studying
permanent zoning for mobilehome parks and were also presently hard at work
trying to identify a relocation park which would hold a large number of
mobilehomes. He then gave brief history of all the Council had done and were
in the process of doing to accomplish permanent zoning for mobilehomes in
Anaheim.
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Mr. Floyd Farano, Attorney, 2555 East Chapman, Fullerton, representing
Westwinds and Riviera Mobilehome Park stated that his clients and his office
strongly supported the proposed ordinance and would be disappointed if the
Council did not enact it.
Councilman Bay offered Ordinance No. 4290 for adoption. Refer to Ordinance
Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4290: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ADDING SECTION
18.02.051 TO CHAPTER 18.02 OF TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO ZONING. (mobilehome park conversion)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNC IL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNC IL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4290 duly passed and adopted.
RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed for 10 minutes. (3:52 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (4:07 P.M.)
142/108: ORDINANCE NO. 4291: Councilman Overholt offered Ordinance No. 4291
for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4291: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ADDING SECTION 4.52.100 TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.52 PERTAINING TO PEDDLERS AND
SOLICITORS. (curbside numbering permit required)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4291 duly passe~ and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 4287 - PROPOSED RM-1000 RESIDENTIAL~ MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE:
B~ding Chapter 18.35 to Title 18, proposed RM-1000 residential, multiple-
family zone, pertaining to clustered dwellings. The item was discussed at the
meeting of November 24, 1981 (see minutes that date).
Councilman Roth explained for the Mayor that at last week's Council meeting
when he (Seymour) was not present, the proposed ordinance was amended by
Councilman Bay by two-to-one vote (Councilman Overholt being absent as well)
to require a four-fifths vote of the Council for approval of a RM-1000 zone
designation on a piece of property (Section 18.35.140). He thereupon asked
the City Attorney if there were any other ordinances on reclassifications of
property requiring a four-fifths vote of the Council; City Attorney Hopkins
answered "no".
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Mayor Seymour explained that he had reviewed the proposed ordinance particu-
larly in relationship to the four-fifths vote amendment over which he had some
serious concerns. He questioned whether it would be in violation of the City
Charter since the Charter stated that a majority vote on ordinances would be
deemed approval. Secondly, setting the City Charter aside, he doubted whether
a four-fifths vote would hang together very long since it only took three
Council Members to change, amend, adopt or repeal any ordinance. Further, any
one Council Member could set a matter for a public hearing. Thus, the public
interest as far as an open and complete hearing process was already protected,
and the four-fifths vote requirement was inappropriate.
Councilman Bay then reiterated his reasoning behind requiring a four-fifths
vote, basically that once the RM-1000 zone was established by a simple
majority of the Council, it would not be used only for the special projects
for which it was intended, but would proliferate throughout the City and be
used as much as RM-1200 and RM-3000 and the variances granted thereto. He
considered the proposed ordinance another serious change to density usage
throughout the City. He did not feel that reducing standards or requirements
would solve any problems in the City, but would create more. He would, there-
fore, have to oppose the proposed change in the ordinance on the basis that
the special projects involved could have been handled individually, unless the
four-fifths vote requirement was included in the ordinance.
MOTION: Councilman Seymour moved for an amended first reading of Ordinance
No. 4287, excluding Section 18.35.140 entitled, Required Vote For
Reclassification of Property. Councilman Roth seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood stated she agreed with Council-
man Bay and further felt the ordinance could be a very serious way to open the
door to something the Council could not see at this point. It set up a new
zone and the prospects were frightening.
Mayor Seymour then asked the City Attorney to provide them with a written
opinion as to the validity of a four-fifths vote requirement on such an
ordinance; Councilman Bay stated he would be interested in the City Attorney's
opinion on possible legal problems, and he would subsequently abide by that
opinion. Perhaps it would not be the way to handle the matter, and it would
no doubt force him back to opposing the RM-1000.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion. Council Members Kaywood and
Bay voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
173: LOZANO TAXI CAB: Councilman Bay stated that at the previous meeting
(see minutes November 21, 1981) he made statements about issuing an Order to
Show Cause hearing on Lozano Taxi Cab. Since then, he had received
information from the Business License Department and the Police Department
with some detail on what complaints there had been, citations, etc. His
concern was relative to the allegations made during the previous Council
meeting where it was alleged that Lozano Taxi was "playing" franchise with
their license. He found from information supplied by staff that was true four
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or five months ago, that Mr. Lozano was notified and since corrected the
situation. As of now, he (Bay) could find no evidence of violations to their
business license nor any reasons extensive or serious enough to call for a
Show Cause public hearing. He asked the City Attorney to further advise the
Council on the requirements of that business license as it related to
franchise or allowing people to put the name of their taxi company on a cab
not owned by them, etc. He reiterated, he was not calling for a Show Cause
public hearing at this time because he did not have enough documented cause to
do so.
120: REPORTED PROBL~S - FUN CENTER~ PROSTITUTION/HARBOR BOULEVARD~ STOP. ER
CABLE: Councilman Bay referred to data he had on the following: complaint
relative to the Fun Center across from Anaheim High School received from Dale
Schroder, Principal; complaint from the manager of Harbor Inn Travel Lodge
concerning prostitution activities on Harbor Boulevard, vicinity of Convention
Way to Wilken Way; complaint from Pacific Coast Builders regarding problems
created by Storer Cable TV during their installation of cable within Tract No.
9749.
The City Clerk confirmed that the matters were being investigated by staff and
a report would be submitted to the Council.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION: The City Manager requested a Closed Session to
discuss personnel labor relations.
Councilman Bay moved to recess into Closed Session.
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (5:57 P.M.)
Counc i lman Ove rho 1 t
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (6:07 P.M.)
153: LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - AMEA - GENERAL CITY EMPLOYEES UNIT: Council-
man Seymour offered Resolution Nos. 81R-557 and 81R-558 for adoption, the
first adopting a letter of understanding between the City of Anaheim and the
Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General City Employees Unit, amending
the Memorandum of Understanding to include additional job classifications, and
the second establishing rates of compensation for classes represented by the
AMEA, General City Employees Unit, both as recommended in memorandum dated
November 23, 1981 from Human Resources Director Garry McRae. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 81R-557: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ADOPTING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, GENERAL CITY EMPLOYEES UNIT.
RESOLUTION NO. 81R-558: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80R-548 WHICH ESTABLISHED RATES OF
COMPENSATION FOR CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION, GENERAL CITY EMPLOYEES UNIT.
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 81R-557 and 81R-558 duly passed and adopted.
114: ESTABLISHING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 405: On motion by Councilman Bay,
seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, Council Policy No. 405 was adopted,
effective November 24, 1981, pertaining to the processing of hotline
complaints from current City employees as recommended in memorandum dated
November 16, 1981 from the Human R~sources Director:
"It is the policy of the City Council that a copy of all hotline complaints
from current City employees concerning wages, hours, and working conditions
shall be referred by the City Clerk to the employee's operating department and
to the employee organization which represents the employee's classification."
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Roth moved to adjourn. Councilman Bay seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED. (6: 10 P.M. )
LINDA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK