1980/03/0480-227
City Hall~ Anaheim, California - cOuNCIL MINUTES - March 4, 1980~ 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
POLICE CHIEF: George P. Tielsch
FINANCE DIRECTOR: George P. Ferrone
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: James D. Ruth
PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER: Gordon W. Hoyt
Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: Mary L. Hibbard, Anaheim United Methodist Church, gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilwoman Miriam Kaywood led the amsembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
119: PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamations were issued by Mayor Seymour
and authorized by the City Council:
"Arbor Day in Anaheim" - March 7, 1980
"Police Reserve Offi~g~sC ~emk" - March 10-16, 1980
Mr. Stuart R. Miller, Orange County Chapter, California Association of Nurserymen,
accepted the Arbor Day award.
Chief of Police George Tielsch, Captain Jimmie Kennedy and Sergeant Gerald LeMar
were present in conjunction with the prementation of the "Police Reserve officers'
Week" proclamation in recognition of the outstanding services and contributions
provided by those citizens while serving the 210,000 residents of Anaheim.
Sergeant LeMar then introduced the following seven of the City'm 21 Police
Reservists who subsequently relayed their personal background, all expressing
the satisfaction they felt in being able to serve the City in the capacity of
a Police Reserve Officer: Mike Bradshaw, Carol Bauer, Bruce Magness, Marjorie
Diller, A1 Valdez, Glen Hagler, Mike Hays.
Mayor Seymour stated it was extremely unique and enlightening to see such a
broad segment of professionals represented. On behalf of the Council, they
were happy and proud to recognize each and every one of the officers present,
as well as the remaining Remervists for the commitment they were making; theirs
was truly a service to the community.
119: PRESENTATION: Mayor Seymour first explained relative to the award about
to be presented, it was the third time much an award had been presented to the
City. He thereupon presented Mr. George Ferrone, the City's Finance Director,
with the award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for
meritorious financial reporting for the City 1978-79 Annual Report. The Council
was appreciative of the great strides he had made in the financial reporting of
the City.
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City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 4, 1980~ 1:30 P.M.
MINUTES: Councilwoman ~mywood moved to approve the minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting and regular meeting of June 12, 1979, subject to typographical
corrections on the adjourned regular meeting. 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 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 ordinance or resolution
in regular order. Councilman Roth seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $758,072.83, in accordance
with the 1979-80 Budget, were approved. .
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman Bay, seconded
by Councilman Overholt, the following actions were authorized as recommended:
a. 128: Monthly Financial Statement for the seven months ended January 31,
1980.
b. 160: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order, without
obtaining competitive bids, to Paul Mun~oe Hydraulics, Inc., (sole U.S. source),
in an amount not to exceed $35,998, for a~itchers mound lift assembly.
c. 160: Bid No. 3615: Three 6-cylin~ns. Award to T~d Jones Ford,
$22,627.57. One V-8 van. Award t~S~d Chevrolet, $8,506.31.
d. 160: Bid No. 3623: One Video~S'ystem for Jail. Award to Pacific Video,
$20,845.48.
e. 160/101: Bid No. 3628: Waiving Council Policy No. 306. Repainting ramps
at Anaheim Stadium. Award to Wilson and Hampton, $63,000.
f. 123: Approving an agreement with Boulevard Development, Inc., in the
amount of $!13,860.99 for reimbursement of fees advanced for Special Facilities
to serve Tracts 9601, 9744 and 9745.
g. 123: Approving an agreement with Haven Hill, in the amount of $72,439.77,
for reimbursement of fees advanced for Special Facilities to serve Tract 9749.
h. 123: Approving an agreement with Lease-All La Palma for reimbursement of
a portion of the costs for installation of a secondary water distribution system
in Van Buren Street at Coronado Street.
MOTION CARRIED.
158: ACQUISITION OF LOT 6 - GRESSWELL SUBDIVISION: Councilman Roth offered
Resolution No. 80R-84 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated February 26,
1980 from Executive Director of Community Development Norm Priest, authorizing
an agreement for acquisition of Lot 6 of the Gresswell Subdivision in the amount
of $54,000, as part of the CDBG Program. Refer to Resolution Book.
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City mall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 4, 1980~ 1:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-84: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 80R-84 duly passed and adopted.
123: DESIGN OF MULTIPURPOSE RECREATION BUILDING AND PICNIC SHELTER - PERALTA
CANYON PARK: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 80R-85 for adoption,
as recommended in memorandum dated February 27, 1980 from James Ruth Deputy City
Manager, authorizing an addendum in the amount of $3,450, to the agreement with
Dan L. Rowland and Associates to provide for the performance of certain extra
work in connection with the design of a multipurpose recreation building and
picnic shelter for Peralta Canyon Park. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-85: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM AND DAN L. ROWLAND AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote: i~:'~
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: 0verholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 80R-85 duly passed and adopted.
150: PELANCONI PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, sec-
onded by Councilman Roth, the development plan for Pelanconi Park, a 20.5-acre
site located between Avenida Margarita and Westridge Circle, west of Imperial
Highway, was approved, as recommended in memorandum dated February 21, 1980 from
the Deputy City Manager. MOTION CARRIED.
156: UNCLAIMED PROPERTY RECOVERED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Councilwoman Kaywood
offered Resolution No. 80R-86 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated
January 15, 1980 from Chief of Police George Tielsch, declaring certain un-
claimed property needed for public use and transferring the same to the City
Purchasing Division. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-86: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
DECLARING CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE AND TRANSFERRING
THE SAME TO THE CITY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT.
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City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 4, 1980~ 1:30 P.M.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL M~24BERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:. COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution. No. 80R-86 duly passed and adopted.
167: AWARD OF CONTRACT - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS~ LINCOLN AVENUE AND SUNKIST
STREET: Account No. 01-795-6325~5200. Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution
No. 80R-87 for adoption, awarding a contract as recommended by the City Engineer
in his memorandum dated February 25, 1980. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-87: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PER-
FORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWIN~ PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND
SUNKIST STREET, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 01-795-6325-5200. (Steiny
and Company, Incorporated, $39,765)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kayw~od, Bay, Roth and Seymour
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 80R-87 duly passed and adopted.
123: PREPARATION OF THE 1978-79 REPORT TO WATER REVENUE BONDS SERIES 1971 BOND-
HOLDERS: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Bay, an agreement
was authorized with PRC Toups Corporation for the preparation of the 1978-79 Report
to Water Revenue Bonds Series 1971 Bondholders, at a cost not to exceed $1,500,
as recommended in memorandum dated February 22, 1980 from the Public Utilities
Board. MOTION CARRIED.
123: PREPARATION AND REPRESENTATION OF THE CO~ON FORECASTING METHODOLOGY III
(CMF III): On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Overholt,
an agreement was authorized with Economic Sciences Corporation for professional
services to assist the City staff in the preparation and representation of the
Common Forecasting Methodology III (CMF III) Demand Forecast required by the
California Energy Commission, in an amount not to ~xceed $55,000, ag r~c0mmanded
in memorandum dated February 22, 1980 from the Public Utilities Board. MOTION
CARRIED.
124: ORDINANCE NO. 4108: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 4108 for
first reading.
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City ~al~,. Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 4, 1980~ 1:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 4108: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(A) APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY LEASE DATED FOR
CONVENIENCE AS OF MARCH 1, 1980, BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE COMMUNITY
CENTER AUTHORITY, AND (B) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER SAID FOURTH AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY LEASE.
127: PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS - DATE OF GENERAL b~NICIPAL ELECTIONS AND
ELECTION OF MAYOR: Proposed resolutions ordering, calling, providing for and
giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on November 4, 1980,
for the purpose of submitting to the voters proposed Charter Amendments relating
to the date of General Municipal Elections and the election of Mayor; and re-
questing the Board of Supervisors to consolidate said Special Municipal Election
with the Statewide General Election to be held November 4, 1980, were submitted.
Mayor Seymour explained that he had asked the City Attorney to prepare language
for two potential City Charter Amendments to be placed before the voters. He
asked to take the matters separately and discuss first the proposed language
that, in his opinion, would open up the process of the way the Mayor was elected.
He then relayed the historical background relative to the way the MayOr had been,
and was now being elected, which had resulted in conflict points, those being
for a person having to run for two offices at one time as he had to do in the
last election--for a Council seat and the Mayoralty. As well, only one of five
people were eligible to run for Mayor. There were many, himself included, who
felt if a person was a qualified citizen in the City, they ought to be able to
run for Mayor. He suggested that support for that position was that there were
no special qualifications other than being a qualified citizen, a registered
voter, to run for the County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly and Senate,
the United States Congress and Senate, and few restrictions to run for President
of the United States. Such an Amendment had been reviewed by more than one
committee, most recently by the last Charter Review Committee. The Council
was unable to reach a decision on the matter with the only decision being by
the majority of the Council to place a question on the ballot that would revert
the process back to where the majority of the Council might select the Mayor.
That measure was defeated overwhelmingly by Anaheim voters two-to-one.
Since the initiative process changed the way the Mayor was elected, i.e., to
be elected at large rather than being selected by the Council, by the end of
1982, it would be eight years under that process and only once had there been
any opposition to the office of the Mayor. The process did not provide the
citizens with any selection at all. The Council had a copy of the recommended
changes which first, would give no more power to the Mayor. He wanted to state
clearly, he would be~opposed, Just as in the past, to what was referred to as a
strong Mayor form of government. There would be no more powers given to the
Mayor than the Mayor had today, which powers were the same as any other Council
person, the only difference being the Mayor chaired the meeting and extended
the Council's official policy positions from time to time. What it would
change would be: (1) it would create a body of four Council seats and one Mayor
rather than five Council seats, one of those being the Mayor. (2) It would
extend the term of the Mayor from two years to four years. He was not committed
to that aspect and could be totally satisfied with the Mayor's office being a two-
year term. His thinking, if it were a two-year term, there would be a majority of
the entire Council and the Mayor up for election every two years.
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City Attorney William Hopkins then stated the Mayor had covered the principal
points and the actual wording for the ballot had been prepared and submitted to
the Council. The proposed resolution was one that would actually order and
call the election for the November 1980 ballot and the ballot wording was
set forth on Page 2 of the Resolution.
CouncilwOman Kaywood asked if there was a date when items had to be ready for
the November ballot; City Clerk Linda Roberts stated approximately August 21,
1980.
Councilwoman Kaywood thereupon asked if the Council would delay consideration
of the matter for two weeks. She had had a very heavy schedule and thus did
not have an opportunity to review the proposal to the degree that she would
have liked. They had just been handed the five- or six-page document, and she
wanted to review it before placing it on the ballot.
Mayor Seymour asked if there was anything different in the proposed amendments
other than separating the two issues; Mr. Hopkins clarified that the basic
wording was the same.
The Mayor stated he agreed there was no urgency relative to setting the language
for the November ballot, and it was not necessary to do that today. However,
there was an ur§ency in determining whether or not the Council was going to
permit, by a majority vote, the questions to go to the voters in November. If
not, then an initiative process would take a great deal of time, and he wanted
to know as early as possible if that was going to be the case. As long as
the objectives were registered, and ~h~r~ ~s an agreement on the Council, he
would be happy to delay. He suggested t~ Councilwoman Kaywood that she had well
advance notice that the proposals were coming and she received those in her
Council box late last Tuesday.
A brief discussion then followed between the Mayor and Councilwoman Kaywood
relative to the timing aspect at the conclusion of which, Councilwoman Kaywood
stated that there was going to be a League of California Cities meeting Thursday
night which could provide a good opportunity to ask for more input with respect
to the direct election of the Mayor and to solicit input on the different reactions
from those who had actual experience with that method of election.
Councilman Roth stated that he had no problem in moving the election date from
April to June. He had talked to people previously relative to the need for
getting a larger voter turnout, and either November or June would be satisfactory,
although June might be better. He was supportive of that proposed amendment and
had no £urther recommendations w~th regard to it.
Relative to the election of the Mayor, he was supportive of the proposed changes
to Section 501 and 504 of the City Charter. However, in Section (b) a write-in
vote was still not permitted, and he did not see any reason for that provision.
Mayor Seymour stated he had asked the City Attorney to prepare language as close
as possible to that of eligibility for the City Council which indicated no write-
in votes. He would be agreeable to allowing write-in votes--anything to further
open up the process.
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Councilman Roth continued that they also needed to clarify Section 504(c) re-
garding the election of a Mayor Pro Tem to state that they would select a new
Mayor Pro Tem every April, since there was confusion a year or so ago, because
that was not spelled out. He concluded that as far as he was concerned, if
Section 504(b) were changed to allow a write-in vote, along with clarification'
that the Mayor Pro Tem was selected on a yearly basis, he was supportive of the
complete proposal and would vote that it be placed on the November ballot.
Councilman Bay stated that he agreed completely with the idea of putting the
issues before the voters because he felt it was up to the voters to decide. He
thought that way on the quemtion two years ago as a member of the Charter Review
Committee. He personally favored the two-year term for Mayor because there had
been some experiences in other cities where new Mayors without any past exper-
ience whatsoever were elected to office and found that they really could not
handle the job and their cohorts found that out am well. The election of the
Mayor every two years would be a good starting point and if after six or eight
or even only four years, turned out not to be the problem, it could be put to
the people at that time to consider a four-year term. Going further than that,
he would agree to a selection being put to the people,~whether it be a two- or
four-year term and place that choice on the ballot along with the whole propo-
sition. He agreed with Councilman Roth's suggestion relative to a write-in
vote and that the Mayor Pro Tem should be selected by the Council on a yearly
basis.
Councilman Overholt stated he was supportive of both concepts generally. He had
taken the trouble this week to talk to members of other City Councils in the
County, primarily those cities that elected their Mayor in the manner proposed.
The general reaction was why Anaheim had not done mo a long time ago. He favored
a four-year term after talking with members of other Councils and Mayors, par-
ticularly the Mayor of Garden Grove, who had previously run for Mayor as
a Council Member and was defeated by a citizen at large. That individual's feeling
about the four-year term, and he (Overholt) shared the view, was if a citizen
was going to run for Mayor, that person must face a long-term commitment of time
and personal and financial backing to assume that responsibility. To do so for
four years would cause that citizen to put him house in order before seeking the
position. The feeling relative to the two-year term was that anybody could
stand anything for two yearm.
Relative to the write-in vote, he was interested in knowing if disqualifying
write-ins was consistent with the Council Member election.
City Attorney Hopkins answered, "yes." The provision concerning City Council
elections did not have a prohibition against write-ins. However, included in
Section 504, there was a no write-in provision. He confirmed for Councilman
Overholt that deleting it would, therefore, make it consistent in the manner
in which the City Council was elected.
Councilman Overholt concluded that both proposals had merit, and he would be
supportive of them.
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City Attorney Hopkins then clarified questions posed by Councilwoman Kaywood
relative to the proposed amendments and language, particularly with regard to
Section 501, Eligibility, wherein she indicated her preference for the wording,
"...at least 30 days before filing or appointment."
Councilwoman Kaywood then stated when the matter of the time of election was
previously broached, the Mayor said he wanted more people voting and Councilman
Roth commented, if that be the case, November would be the proper election. She
agreed with that. She raised the point at the time, if it were a June election,
newly elected Council Members would have a difficult time absorbing the City
budget which would have to be adopted within a two-week period thereafter.
Mayor Seymour then explained why he felt the alternative should be a June
election. He did some statistical research as to the voter turnout in Anaheim
City elections in April, comparing those to the June primary elections which
revealed the following:
Elections
Registered Voters
Total Votes Cast
April 1974 78,878 16,511 or 20.9%
June Primary 81,190 39,840 or 49%
April 1976 74,214 18,825 or 24.64%
June Primary 77,526
(no number provided)
but equaled 74%
April 1978 88,502 13,016 or 14.7%
June Primary 92,608 56,453 or 61%
More dramatic, however, was the 1978 Municipal Election where he (Seymour)
received the highest vote count for his Council seat of 7,697 votes, representing
8.7% of all the registered voters in Anaheim, Councilwoman Kaywood, 5,680 votes
or 6.4% and Councilman Overholt, 3,837 or 4.3%.
His point in sharing the statistics was to emphasize that it was a disgrace
when somewhere between four and nine percent of the total registered voters
in the City were making the decision aa to the leadership in their local
government which impacted their lives to a greater degree than any other level.
Thus, the statistics justified the change to June instead of November. As well,
November elections were clearly partisan elections, and he wanted to see City
government stay out of partisan elections.
Relative to the budget, there was no more information that he was aware of that
was made available to the incumbent Council person that could not be made avail-
able to any candidate who sought it, study, absorb and learn more about it. They
would not be deprived at all of the budgetary process to any greater degree than
an incumbent and, therefore, he did not see that as a valid argument.
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Councilwoman Kaywood stated having seen some of the misstatements that had been
used as a campaign issue regarding budgets in past years, until .someone was
on the Council and considered the budget in depth, they had to concede it was
not the way they thought it was.
Councilwoman Kaywood also questioned how a candidate could get the voters atten-
tion without buying a great deal of advertising since a June or November election would
be burying Anaheim's vote along with ones that would take the voter's attention,
such as voting for Governor or the President.
Mayor Seymour stated he totally trusted the people and preferred getting 49%
of the vote, as opposed to 14%.
Councilman Roth, noting that he had not covered the aspect of either a two- or
four-year term for Mayor, stated that he was supportive of a four-year term for
two reasons: (1) the cost of campaigning every two years was costly and time
consuming. (2) A good qualified individual looking at the race for Council
Member or Mayor would be more encouraged to run for a fOur-year Council seat,
rather than a two-year term as Mayor. He also noted that the Mayor did not
have veto power, but was the ceremonial head of the City and "Chief" in rank at
Council meetings.
Mayor Seymour also pointed out that there would be a savings to the taxpayers
of somewhere around $20,000 minimum every two years with the propoSed change
in the date of election.
Mr. Louis Dexter, 305 North Ranchito, stated, listening to the Council discussion,
he could support the proposed amendments 100%. Relative to the two- or four-year
term, he could argue persuasively either cause. Council leadership was an issue
and not administrative leadership. His own personal preference would probably be
for a four-year term. He believed in representative government because now every
issue needed to be rubber stamped by the people. He felt that many times people
did not vote in their own interest. He reiterated he was totally supportive of
the proposed Amendments.
Councilwoman Kaywood suggested with the changes that had been discussed today
and since the language would have to incorporate those changes, that they post-
pone the matter one week.
Mayor Seymour stated that he believed Councilmen Roth, Overholt, Bay and himself
were in accord with what had been presented, along with the changes recommended
by Councilman Roth. Relative to the four-year term for Mayor, he did not have
any preference and being Mayor, he did not necessarily want to lean one way or
the other. Logic told him, however, that it should be a four-year term for the
reasons stated. He thereupon asked Councilman Bay if he would consider a four-
year term after listening to the arguments and debate that took place today.
Councilman Bay answered, "yes" and after listening to the arguments, he found
that there were reasons he never thought about, particularly the time and
expenditure necessary to run for office every two years, which was quite a draw-
back.
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Councilwoman Kaywood asked if there was any opposition to putting the selection
of a two- or four-year term on the ballot; Mayor Seymour stated that he felt it
would complicate the issue, and he wanted to make it as simple as possible for
the voters to decide. It appeared there were four who favored placing the
question of four years to the people, rather than the alternative, and he preferred
to go with that.
MOTION: Councilman Seymour moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare proposed
amendments to the City Charter as follows: Section 504(b), strike the sentence,
"in determining which candidate shall be elected Mayor, no write-in vote shall
be counted"; Section 504(c), clarify to indicate the selection of the Mayor Pro
Tem for a one-year term and when; designate a four-year term for Mayor. Upon
preparation of the final language, that the proposed amendments be placed on
the November ballot. Councilman Roth seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood asked again whether they could
clarify Section 501, Eligibility, last sentence, by stating, "at least 30 days
before filing or appointment" rather than, "next preceding such date".
After a brief discussion relative to Councilwoman Kaywood's suggested wording,
it was determined first that the words, "next" preceding were important.
Councilwoman Kaywood thereupon suggested using "immediately" preceding rather than "next"
preceding. Councilman Overholt stated that "immediately" would be acceptable,
but there had to be that provision whereby it indicated a residency period
immediately before.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion, including the noted minor changes
and suggested wording. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 80R-88 for adoption, ordering, calling,
providing for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on
November 4, 1980, for the purpose of submitting to the voters proposed Charter
Amendments relating to the date of General Municipal Elections. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-88: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNI-
CIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 4, 1980, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER
OF SAID CITY AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE ~ELD ON SAID DATE.
Before a vot~ was taken, Councilwoman Kayw00d asked if there was a way to
attempt the change so that if it were not successful, it would be a one time
trial basis.
A brief Council discussion followed at the conclusion of which a vote was taken
on the foregoing resolution.
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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 No. 80R-88 duly passed and adopted.
Later in the meeting, Mayor Seymour commended the Council for the action taken
on the foregoing amendments to the City Charter. He realized how long those
matters had troubled~all in the community, and he was proud that the Council
saw fit to let the voters decide those questions.
164: STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE: Councilwoman Kaywood first asked if it would
cost any more to add another question to the November ballot; City Clerk Roberts
answered that it would probably not cost anymore.
Councilwoman Kaywood thereupon stated that she would like to see a storm drain
bond issue placed on the November ballot. She referred to the recent storms
and the condition of some of the City streets and felt it was obvious they were
not able to take care of the great needs of the City just through the budget
and the General Fund. The Mayor suggested that perhaps the proper course of
action would be a motion to have such an issue drawn up after having staff study
the matter, with a report to be submitted for consideration as to its scope and
specifications.
MOTION: Councilwoman Kaywood stated that they had recommendations of the 1968
Capital Improvement Committee which was probably the same recommendations from
the 1959 committee. In other words, the recommendations were still in existence.
Some had been taken care of while others had not. Those recommendations should
be included as well as anything additional from the Executive Director of Public
Works. She thereupon moved to direct staff to submit a report for Council con-
sideration and subsequent decision relative to placing a storm drain bond issue
on the November 1980 ballot. Councilman Bay seconded the motion for the
purpose ~f discussion.
Councilman Bay stated that he supported the idea of a storm drain bond issue
being placed on the ballot, but not a November ballot. The rains came now,
and November was a long way off with a great deal of ~dry period in between.
He would support it being on the June ballot or as close to the rainy season
or immediately following the rainy season as possible, because then it would
have a much better chance of passing.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted that she wanted it placed on the ballot in April
of 1978, but was not successful.
Councilman Roth stated that he was going to oppose the motion because he had
not heard a public outcry telling them to encumber the City by another couple
of million dollars. He would oppose such an issue until he received some
public input to justify placing the question on the ballot.
Councilman Overholt stated that the motion was merely a request that staff submit
a report so that the matter could be discussed and until they received that infor-
mation, he did not know whether they were in a position to know whether or not
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there was some public outcry. He shared Councilman Roth's view that before
going into something, that~ there should be public hearings to obtain the public
viewpoints even if those hearings were held in mid-summer.
A vote was taken on the foregoing motion. Councilman Roth voted "no". MOTION
CARRIED.
127: OPPOSITION TO THE RECALL MOVEMENT: Mayor Seymour stated that he had been
silent throughout the period of recall of two City Council members. He expressed
himself publicly at the outset in August or September of 1978. At that time, he
made a statement, as he could best recall, where, in essence, he stated that the
recall issues were so broad--the articles of recall--that any of the five members
serving on the Council could be recalled on one or more of those articles.
Since that time, they were all too familiar with the history--the first recall
having failed, the articles of recall being redrafted, and a second attempt made.
He felt since September of 1978 that he should remain silent and allow the
democratic process to determine the direction, success or failure, of a recall
petition. He found now that he could no longer remain silent on the subject,
and it was incumbent upon the Office of the Mayor, not so much John Seymour,
to speak out relative to the recall.
The Mayor continued that he felt it had become all too clear that the recall
of two members of the Council was motivated by outside monied influences, more
specifically, gambling influences, that in his opinion could only drag down the
image that the City had invested in for so many years with so many of its
citizens giving a great deal of time to maintain that image in a very high and
positive degree. He suspected if those monied interests, gambling interests,
were successful in bringing together a recall that, in fact, they would attempt
to influence the very basic morals of the community.
Secondly, the reason he felt compelled to speak out now in opposition, it had
been going on since September of 1978, and he believed the community had enough
of the type of upheaval, uncertainty, and pot stirring that had been taking
place. He was suggesting that the people of Anaheim dig in their heels and
say, this has gone far enough and it's time to conclude the process and get on
with the important business confronting the City.
Thirdly, he felt compelled to speak out because he saw those same interests in-
fluencing the City Council campaign, the same ~ambling interests, threatening
the viability of the community and he did not want in any way to deprive or put
down any well meaning citizen attempting to run for office. He was also not
taking ~artic~lar ~id~ in the eleetlon. We was saying those candidates who
were in the current City Council campaign being financed by bingo interests, as
well as massage parlor interests, which as he had said before for the most part
were shams for prostitution, that fact had to be made known. He felt very
strongly that as the Mayor of the City, he must speak out to make the citizens
aware of exactly what was going on in the City.
Finally, in his opinion, Councilman Overholt, although not agreeing with him
on all issues, had to be commended for the job he had thus far done in his term
of office, and he offered much. He felt confident that Councilman Overholt had
the best interests of the citizens of the City at heart and, therefore, the recall
was certaintly unreasonable and unfounded as it pertained to his case.
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Relative to Councilwoman Kaywood, the public at large was well aware that she
(Kaywood) and he differed, sometimes vehemently, on issues and they would perhaps
continue to do so. He would have to say honestly if this were a re-election
campaign, he might even be inclined to support somebody in opposition to
Councilwoman Kaywood. On the other hand, relative to the recall, this was the
wrong process to change the leadership. There was nothing in those recall
articles that to him smacked of or inferred malfeasance in office or dishonest
conduct or any type of conduct that would merit the recall process. Those
articles dealing with issue oriented matters should be debated routinely in a
regular City Council election.
In finality, he wanted to emphasize that the citizens of Anaheim should be very
aware as to the powers moving behind the recall process and the powers that had
injected themselves into the City Council campaign and to recognize those powers
for what they would mean to the future of the City.
Later in the meeting, Councilman Overholt stated as a member of the Council and
particularly since he was a target of the recall effort, he appreciated the
Mayor's public comments. The recall was something that had a tendency to drain
on one, on one's family, friends and on the community. The Mayor's remarks, so
beautifully put, were most appreciated at this critical time.
163: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD - HARBOR BOULEVARD AND NORTH STREET: Naoma J.
Sweet, requesting a crossing guard at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and
North Street.
On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Overholt, consideration of
the request for a crossing guard and the subject intersection was continued one
week at the request of Mrs. Sweet and Paul Miller, Principal of Horace Mann
School, who were present in the Council Chamber. MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS: By general consent the Council recessed for 20 minutes. (3:10 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members
being present. (3:30 P.M.)
176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 76-26A: In accordance with application
filed by Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, public hearing was held on proposed
abandonment of former Edison Company easements, located north of La Palma Avenue,
west of Kellogg Drive, pursuant to Resolution No. 80R-61, duly published in the
Anaheim Bulletin, and notice thereof posted in accordance with law.
Report of the City Engineer (at the time, James Maddox) dated July 28, 1977 and
a recommendation by the Planning Commission were submitted, recommending approval
of said abandonment.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no response
he closed the public hearing.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilman
Bay, 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 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.
Councilman Bay offered Resolution No. 80R-89, approving Abandonment No. 76-26A.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-89: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS. (76-26A)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
NOne
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 80R-89 duly passed and adopted.
127/175: ADVISORY VOTE - INTERMOUNTAIN POWER PROJECT: Ordering, calling, pro-
viding for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held on June 3,
1980, for the purpose of an Advisory Vote on the Intermountain Power Project;
requesting the Board of Supervisors to consolidate said Special Municipal Election
with the Statewide General Election to be held June 3, 1980; authorizing certain
of its Members to file a written argument for and against said measure.
Mayor Seymour, speaking to Public Utilities General Manager Gordon Hoyt, first
stated that he not only supported the measure, but on behalf of the Council, he
would like to lead the campaign to see it approved, because he believed in the
issue, and it was a good one.
He then made a suggestion amending the proposed ballot wording submitted in
order to simplify it in the minds of the voter, in essence, stating when the
power came on-line or at the completion of construction, it would deliver a
projected 40% of the City's electrical needs. With reference to the financial
aspects, they should indicate what the cost of purchase of that same 40% would
be from Southern California Edison (SCE) also giving a number relative to what
it would cost construction-wise, including interest, subtracting from that the
cost of what the City would be paying Edison, and that would give the savings.
If they presented the data in that fashion, he felt it would be a total, complete,
open disclosure which would lead the voters to the bottom line~ justifyin§ why
they were completely supportive of it..
Mr. Hoyt stated that was essentially the information presented in the R. W. Beck
letter of January 31, 1980 (on file in the City Clerk's office--also see minutes
January 31, February 13 and February 26, 1980, the public hearings held relative
to the Intermountain Power Project).
Mayor Seymour stated he felt if they conducted a good campaign, the people would
see the issue clearly and would support it. As he began to look at what the
opposition might say, he did not want to open it up to charges that they did not
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"tell it like it is" because it was too good a story not to do so.
After a brief discussion between Mayor Seymour and Mr. Hoyt regarding the proposed
wording change, Mr. Hoyt concluded that they could accommodate what the Mayor
was requesting, bearing in mind the 100-word limit. If it met with approval
of the Council, he wanted to be able to work on the language during the week and
speak with the Council Members in that time, and resubmit language at the Council
meeting next week.
The Mayor asked for any additional Council input.
Councilman Bay stated that durin§ the previous public meetings on IPP when Mr.
Hoyt projected Southern California Edison's cost, he (Bay) felt that those pro-
jections were much too conservative and those projections had to be figured on
something better than the 8% inflation ratio, which projections were also without
regard to the climbing costs of foreign oil. He did not want it to be open for
criticism for being overestimated, but what they were talking about was under-
estimated.
Mayor Seymour stated he felt the same way but they also should be mindful of the
fact that the figures were based on the consultant's estimate. He did not want
to be subject to the charge of refuting the word of the consultant. He would,
therefore, rather use a conservative approach because even conservatively, it was
a good story to tell.
Mr. Hoyt explained that the Chamber of Commerce had formed a task force to study
the issue,, and they were meeting with them in the morning. They, too, had asked
a number of questions, one being the same that CounCilman Bay raised regarding
the price of oil. He therefore asked the consultants to make another computer
run to ascertain what those numbers would be at today's oil prices. Further,
they now had the cost estimate of the project at the Lynndyl site, the final
selected site for the IPP, which was just completed yesterday, and they were
going to incorporate those numbers as well.
The Mayor recognized that there might be some citizens who wanted to speak to the
matter.
From the audience, a gentlemen (recognized as Mr. Charlie Hilfenhaus from his
presence at a previous meeting) noted that the City Attorney was to report when
pro and con arguments could be filed on IPP. He knew of some residents who would
be con.
Councilman Roth commented that it was interesting to note at the last IPP public
hearing (see minutes February 26, 1980) three citizens participated in the dis-
cussion; one from Anaheim, one from Buena Park and one from La Habra.
Mayor Seymour asked what the interests of Buena Park and La Habra might be;
Councilman Roth noted that the gentleman in the audience was interested in solar
energy and that the Sierra Club was represented at the last meeting and was
opposed to everything, but "windmills" and solar energy.
Mr. Hilfenhaus stated that they were involved in public education relative to solar,
conservation, and alternative energy.
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Mayor Seymour then stated that there would certainly be an opportunity provided
to present a con argument. He asked the City Clerk the time frame for the public
to file a con argument.
City Clerk Roberts stated, in order to meet the County deadline of March 21, and
allowing time for rebuttal, there would be only a very short period of time in-
volved. She would have to have the con argument by March 10, because it would be
necessary to translate into Spanish as well, the same for arguments for, against
and rebuttal. Clerk Roberts stated she would call the County to see if they
would allow a time extension.
Councilman Bay stated he was concerned that there wa8 a group wanting to write
a con argument, that their time was not cut so short to not allow them to do so
properly.
Clerk Roberts al~o explained that there was a priority as to who could file
arguments for and againmt. If there was a bona fide organization who-wished to
file the con argument, she would take that over an individual person.
From the audience, a small group of people questioned the organization who
wished to write the con argument and if not from Anaheim, why would they be
allowed to file such an argument.
Mr. Hilfenhaus stated that he was associated with a property holder of the
Unitarian Church, 1127 West Santa Ana Street, as he said the February 26, 1980
meeting and also an Anaheim resident would write the con argument so as to avoid
the ismue of a non-resident doing so.
Mayor Seymour stated that he felt that they had enough information on the issue
and the thrust of what the question was going to be. He therefore suggested that
Mr. Hilfenhaus and his people start writing the con arguments so as to avoid
missing the opportunity to be part of that process.
Councilwoman Kaywood, speaking to Mr. Hilfenhaus, stated that last week after
the hearing (February 26, 1980), he had with him a flyer on solar Anaheim. She
knew he had spoken with Mr. Hoyt at the time and she was wondering if he (Hilfenhaus)
had any further questions or comments and, if so, would he like to air those now,
especially because of the innuendos that were contained in that flyer.
Mr. Hilfenhaus stated that they had removed all of that material from their flyers;
Councilwoman Kaywood asked if he would submit a copy of the new flyer to the Council
(copy of flyer entitled, Solar Anaheim, revi~ed March 3, 1980, on file in the City
Clerk's office), which he did.
Clerk Roberts reported that her office had been advised that the County would
allow until April 1, 1980 for arguments to be filed, and she reiterated it was
necessary to allow sufficient time for arguments for, against and rebuttal to
be received and also translated into SpaniSh.
By g~neral consent, the three proposed resolutions relative to the Intermountain
Power Project were continued one week for finalization of the ballot wording.
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108: COSMIC AGE LODGE AND GALAXY MOTEL - PENALTY ASSESSMENT: Request by
Mr. Ken Baxter, for waiver of the penalty assessment for late payment of the
November 1979 Transient Occupancy Tax.
Mr. Ken Baxter, Manager, Cosmic Age Lodge and Galaxy Motel, stated that the
owners of the two motels also owned three others, totaling approximately 700
rooms. Taxes paid to the City last year were approximately $400,000. Their
November taxes for two of the five properties which were all mailed on the
same day in late December, did not arrive at the City until the first few days
of January (see Mr. Baxter's letter dated February 7, 1980) o He was personally
responsible for seeing that the checks signed by two different owners and putting
them in the mail. He did not understand why the two checks were late, but the total
penalties were $859. He did not think they were late and believed they were post-
marked December 29 or 30, 1979. They had not been late before. As the Council
was aware, mail was very heavy around Christmas and New Year's holidays and in
this case, it was the mail that was stating they were lake.
Both the Mayor and Councilwoman Kaywood noted that the envelopes were postmarked
January 3, 1980; Mr. Baxter stated he was not aware of that.
The Mayor stated he was certain the Council would want to consider the request, but
their concern was relative to setting any precedent in that particular area. They
would be opening the door to every motel-hotel operator to come in and plead the
same case. However, if Mr. Baxter could give them something to "hang their hat
on", other than what they had, they could be receptive. Perhaps Mr. Baxter could
get a letter from the Post Office that could add some credence to the fact that
the checks were deposited in the Post Office, but that it was possible they did
not get out of the Post Office until January 3, 1980.
Mr. Baxter remarked that all he could say, to his knowledge, they got the checks
out in late December, and he did not know how to approach the Post Office relative
to the Mayor's suggestion.
Councilman Overholt first stated that he was going to disqualify himself because
he had done business for the Stovalls; however, he would suggest to Mr. Baxter
how he could approach the Post Office because he had to do the same on late
filings himself. He would find that the Post Office, particularly with regard
to the rush Christmas season, would be very cooperative in giving him statements
that it was entirely possible the mail was received by them before January 1,
but postmarked on the 3rd for one reason or another. That, coupled with a
declaration by the employee who posted the envelope, was good enough for the
IRS and, therefore, it might be good enough for the City Council. If Mr. Baxter
exerted himself and talked with the postal authorities, he could obtain the
proof that the Council needed.
MOTION: Councilman Roth moved to continue the subject one week to allow the
petitioner to try to obtain a statement from the Post Office indicating the
possibility that the checks were received by them in time to preclude a penalty
assessment on the November 1979 Transient Occupancy Tax paid, but postmarked on
a later date. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. Councilman Overholt
abstained. MOTION cARRIED.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilwoman
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. 118: CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims were denied and referred
to the City's Claims Administrator:
a. Claim submitted by James and Jeanne Patterson for damages and personal injuries
purportedly sustained by minor James Bruce Patterson, as a result of roadway
conditions on Brookhurst Street, north of Crestwood, on or about November 13,
1979.
b. Claim submitted by Daniel Currier for property damage and personal injuries
purportedly sustained as a result of an automobile accident caused by sudden
end of road on La Palma, east of Jenifer Road, on or about December 25, 1979.
c. Claim submitted by Vincent Dimaggio for damages purportedly sustained as a
result of claimant's vehicle being broken into and articles stolen therefrom
while parked in the Anaheim Hills Golf Course parking lot on or about February 6,
1980.
d. Claim submitted by John D. Arnold and Lisa D. Allen for personal injury
damages purportedly sustained as a result of accident caused by malfunctioning
traffic signals at Harbor Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue, on or about December 28,
1979.
e. Claim submitted by Anthony Guisa for damages purportedly sustained as a
result of rain water causing portion of Santa Ana Canyon Road to collapse and
damage residential property on or about January 28, 1980.
f. Claim submitted by Mrs. Jo Ann Walker for vehicular damages purportedly
sustained as a result of unmarked hole in street in Magnolia Avenue, southbound,
north of Woodland Drive, on or about January 18, 1980.
g. Claim submitted by Lillian May Sonnnerhauser for personal injury and property
damages purportedly sustained as a result of an accident involving a City vehicle
at La Palma and East Street, on or about January 15, 1980.
h. Claim submitted by Safeco Insurance Company for vehicular damages purportedly
sustained as a result of accident involving a City vehicle at East Street and La
Palma Avenue, on or about January 15, 1980.
i. Claim submitted by Stephen C. Schroeder for personal injuries purportedly
sustained as a result of actions by Anaheim Police Officers during arrest of
claimant at the Convention Center, on or about October 25, 1979.
2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed:
a. 105: Community Redevelopment Commission--Minutes of January 30, 1980.
b. 105: Anaheim Public Library Board--Minutes of November 21, 1979.
c. 140: Anaheim Public Library--Monthly Statistical Report for January 1980.
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d. 175: Public Utilities Department, Customer Service Division--Monthly Report
for January 1980.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT cALENDAR ITEMS: Councilman Roth offered Resolution Nos. 80R-90
through 80R-93, both inclusive, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-90: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DIRECTOR'S DEED FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA (S/O VERMONT AVENUE, E/O SANTA ANA FREEWAY).
164: RESOLUTION NO. 80R-91: 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: BROOKHURST
STREET STORM DRAIN, SEQUOIA STREET TO CRESCENT AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
ACCOUNT NO. 13-791-6325-1110; 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 April 3, 1980, at
2:00 P.M.)
164: RESOLUTION NO. 80R-92: 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 OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: GILBERT STREET STREET IMPROVE-
MENT, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NOS. 47-792-6325-2440 AND 47-792-6325-2460.
(Ruiz Engineering Company)
RESOLUTION NO. 80R-93: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
TERMINATING ALL PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1480
AND DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 74R-400 NULL AND VOID.
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. 80R-90 through 80R-93, both inclusive, duly
passed and adopted.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: The following actions taken by the City Planning
Commission at their meeting held February 11, 1980, pertaining to the following
applications, as listed on the Consent Calendar, were submitted for City Council
information.
1. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 79-80-20: Submitted by Fortunato, Angelina and Ruben
Aguayo Gutierrez, for a change in zone from RM-2400 to RM-1200 on property located
at 314 West Elm Street.
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Reclassification No. 79-80-20 was withdrawn by the petitioner, and granted a
negative declaration status.
2. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 79-80-23: Submitted by Paul A. and Nancy J. Waterman and
David R. and Nancy C. Mellon, for a change in zone from RS-7200 to RM-2400, to
retain an existing residence and construct 3 additional units to create a 4-unit
apartment on property located at 757 North East Street.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC80-25, granted
Reclassification No. 79-80-23, and granted a negative declaration status.
3. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 79-80-25~ VARIANCE NO. 3136, EIR NO. 235, AND REQUEST
FOR REMOVAL OF SPECIMEN TREES.~ (~ENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 10967, 10968, 10969, 10970,
10971, 10972, 10973,. 10974, 1097,5~ 10976, 10977 AND 10978): Submitted by Texaco
Anaheim Hills, Inc., for a change in zone on all portions (A, B, C & D) from
County A-1 and RS-A-43,000 on Portion A to RM-2400(SC) and OS(SC); Portion B to
RM-3000(SC) and OS(SC); Portion C to RS-HS-22,000(SC) and OS(SC); and Portion D
to OS(SC), on property located southwesterly of Nohl Ranch Road between the
intersection of Nohl Ranch Road with Canyon Rim Road and Serrano Avenue, with
certain Code waivers.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution Nos. PC80-30 and PC80-31,
granted and approved Reclassification No. 79-80-25, Variance No. 3136, certified
EIR No. 235, and approved the request for removal of trees.
4. VARIANCE NO. 3133: Submitted by Chhotubhia Madhavbhai Patel, to expand an
existing motel on C-R zoned property located at 1769 South West Street, with a
Code waiver of minimum number of parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC80-28, granted Variance
No. 3133, and granted a negative declaration status.
5. VARIANCE NO. 3135: Submitted by Lucia Ritta Corporation, to construct a tennis
court on RS-HS~43,000(SC) zoned property located at 5021 Crescent Drive, with a
Code waiver of minimum structural setback.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC80-29, granted Variance
No. 3135, and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption determination.
6, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 1973 (READVERTISED) AND EIR NO. 218(5)~ (TENTATIVE
TRACT NO, 10713, Revision No. 1.): Submitted by Carlton Homes, Inc., to permit a
54-unit condominium subdivision on proposed RS-HS-10,000(SC) zoned property located
on the west side of Imperial Highway and south of Nohl Ranch Road.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC80-27, granted Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 1973 (Tentative Tract No. 10713, Revision No. 1), EIR
No. 218(5) was certified on June 4, 1979.
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1799 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Submitted by Rovi Pacific
Corporation, requesting a retroactive extension of time to Conditional Use Permit
No. 1799, to permit on-sale beer and wine in a proposed semi-enclosed restaurant on
property located at 6501 East Serrano Avenue.
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The City Planning Commission approved an extension of time to Conditional Use
Permit No. 1799, to expire January 30, 1981.
8. VARIANCE NO. 2247 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Submitted by Esther D. Munoz, requesting
an extension of time to Variance No. 2247, to continue operating a beauty salon in
an existing single-family residential structure on RM-1200 zoned property located
on the east side of Sabina Street, south of Sycamore Street.
The City Planning Commission approved an extension of time to Conditional Use
Pemit No. 2247, to expire April 19, 1983.
No action was taken by the City Council on the foregoing items, therefore, the action
of the City Planning Commission became final.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2052: Submitted by California Services Corporation, to
expand an existing automobile auction and reconditioning facility on ML zoned
property located at 1320 North Tustin Avenue.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC80-26, granted Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 2052, and granted a negative declaration status.
Councilwoman Kaywood removed Conditional Use Permit No. 2052 from the Planning
Commission Consent Calendar and asked for a review of the Commission's action.
ORDINANCE NO. 4107: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 4107 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4107: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (79-80-15, CL)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4107 duly passed and adopted.
142/149: ORDINANCE NO. 4109: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 4109
for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4109: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER
14.32, SECTION 14.32.190 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODERELATING TO PARKING.
(no parking, N/S of Cerritos Avenue, from Moon8tone Street to WCL)
114: PROPOSITON 9: Councilman Roth extended an invitation to the Council to
attend a meeting Friday, March 14, 1980, at 12 Noon, at the Jolly Roger Inn
(Katella and Harbor); featured speaker, Howard Jarvis, "Why We Should Support
Proposition 9"--$5.00 charge.
114: RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON: Councilman Roth reported on his
attendance at the subject luncheon today wherein concerns were expressed partic-
ularly by those who retired in the 1960's and the problems of living on the same
income today.
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Mayor Seymour also commented that at the luncheon, which he also attended, he
continued to hear, as he did in the community, satisfaction and a good feeling
for the direction of the City and for the way the Council was working together
even though not always agreeing on issues. He thanked the Council for pulling
together in what he considered presently to be a good term.
105: SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Councilman Roth asked
the City Clerk when the selection of the members for the subject commission was
going to take place.
Clerk Roberts stated that the Ordinance was now in effect, and it was just a
matter of scheduling appointments to that Commission on the agenda.
Councilman Roth thereupon requested that appointments to the Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission be agendized and that copies of letters from those who
requested to serve be made for Council consideration.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Roth moved to recess into Executive Session.
Councilman Bay seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (4:10 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council. Members
being present. (4:25 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to adjourn. Councilman Overholt seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 4:25 P.M.
~BERTS, CITY CLERK