1979/05/2279-568
City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979~ 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
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
FINANCE DIRECTOR: George P. Ferrone
DATA PROCESSING DIRECTOR: Takuji Tamaru
UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER: Gordon Hoyt
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REDEVELOPMENT: Norm Priest
Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: A moment of silence was observed in lieu of an Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Ben Bay led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
119: PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Seymour
and approved by the City Council:
"Vietnam Veterans Week" - May 28 - June 3, 1979
Mr. Louis Smith accepted the proclamation.
MINUTES: Approval of minutes was deferred for one week.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to
waive the reading, in full, of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent
to the waiver of reading is hereby given by all Council Members unless, after
reading of the title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the read-
ing of such ordinance or resolution. Councilman Overholt seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $1,392,136.16, in accordance
with the 1978-79 Budget, were approved.
161: REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALPHA - PHASE I: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood,
seconded by Councilman Roth, the award of contract on Redevelopment Project
Alpha Phase I was continued one week as recommended in memorandum dated May 16,
1979 from the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
123: REPORT ON LIBRARY/POLICE PARKING LOT STUDY: On motion by Councilman Bay,
seconded by Councilman 0verholt, the final report on the Library/Police Parking
Lot Study submitted by Wilbur Smith and Associates was received and filed as
recommended in memorandum dated May 16, 1979 from the City Librarian William
Griffith. MOTION CARRIED.
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128: MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT - TEN MONTHS ENDING APRIL 30, 1979: In answer
to Mayor Seymour, Finance Director George Ferrone explained that the General
Benefits Fund did not appear on the Statement but he would include it in the
next and future reports.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Bay, the Financial
Statement for the ten-month period ending April 30, 1979 was received and filed.
MOTION CARRIED.
155: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR WATER STORAGE
RESERVOIR: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, the
City Council finds that this project will have no significant environmental
impact because the structure will not be visible and the use is compatible with
surrounding land uses and is, therefore, exempt from the requirement to prepare
an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
123: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR UPGRADING ON-LINE SOFTWARE: Councilman Roth
offered Resolution No. 79R-286 for adoption as recommended in memorandum dated
May 22, 1979 from the Data Processing Director approving an agreement with
William Crossley in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for consulting services to
upgrade the existing Data Processing on-line software programs. Refer to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-286: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM CROSSLEY FOR
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT.
Before a vote was taken, Mayor Seymour asked for clarification as to the two
on-line customer systems.
Both Mr. Tug Tamaru, Data Processing Director and City Manager William Talley
explained the system for the Mayor. As to the function of the systems, Mr.
Tamaru stated that TRES billing system, Anaheim financial system and the
Planning Department were all on one line and the other system was used by the
twelve MDS cities served by Anaheim. They plan to revise the latter system and
run all programs on the new system, which would be of benefit to the City since
the object was to save more computer power and performance for Anaheim's cus-
tomers when placed on the system. The services to be provided are technical
in nature involving a tele-processing monitor which controls the networks.
Mr. Talley explained that in order to run a computer, it was necessary to have
not only operating programs, but also software programs provided by the vendor
which programs took up spaces of memory. Two tele-processing systems meant
that they had to have in memory enough space to have both systems resonant at
all times. If they convert them over to Anaheim so that they could all run
in one space, that additional computer space would then be available for 'the
City.
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Mayor Seymour stated as he understood, the reason they were spending $6,000
was to change the software program on the MDS cities so that they could convert
to the existing Anaheim software program; Mr. Talley added, and so they could
free up some computer space presently occupied.
The Mayor than asked how the decision to be made today would affect some poten-
tial future decision such as the joint power authority, continuation of the
MDS, Anaheim going alone, or using an FM--all those types of decisions.
Mr. Tamaru answered this was independent from that decision because this was an
efficiency measure, whether done alone or with the other cities, the bottom line
being, the proposal would free up computer time for the City.
Mayor Seymour then asked if MDS no longer contracted with Anaheim and sent a
notice of cancellation on July 1, would the expenditure be necessary for the
270-day cancellation period.
Mr. Tamaru was of the opinion that the City would benefit in those nine months
and if the MDS cities remained, it would be a permanent benefit. Essentially
their computer capacity had been full and they were trying to institute all the
efficiency measures possible to keep the computer capacity free for the City.
It was also one of the Arthur Young recommendations made in 1975.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked if MDS were to leave Anaheim, would that situation
increase the City's costs from what they were at present.
Mr. Tamaru explained that the MDS contract represented approximately one-third
of their work load. If Data Processing no longer contracted with those cities,
it would result in an approximate $600,000 income loss.
Mayor Seymour asked what the future expenses would be relative to hardware if
the MDS cities stayed on, as well as new personnel.
Mr. Tamaru stated they had not made a study of that aspect.
Mayor Seymour explained the reason he raised the question was that Councilwoman
Kaywood should not be prejudging something before all facts were in.
A vote was taken on the foregoing Resolution.
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. 79R-286 duly passed and adopted.
153: CREATION OF NEW UTILITIES CONSERVATION CLASSIFICATION AND TITLE CHANGES:
CouncilWoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 79R-287 and 79R-288 for adoption as
recommended in memorandum dated May 16, 1979 from the Human Resources Director
Garry McRae changing the title of an existing classification from Energy Services
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Representative to Utilities Conservation Analyst effective May 16, 1979 and
changing the title of Energy Services Manager to Utilities Conservation
Manager. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-287: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77R-703 WHICH ESTABLISHED RATES OF COMPENSATION FOR
CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, GENERAL CITY
EMPLOYEES UNIT, AND CREATING A NEW JOB CLASS AND CHANGING THE TITLE OF AN EXIST-
ING CLASSIFICATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-288: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDNG RESOLUTION NO. 78R-660 WHICH ESTABLISHED RATES OF COMPENSATION FOR
CLASSES DESIGNATED AS STAFF AND SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT, AND CHANGING THE TITLE
FOR AN EXISING CLASSIFICATION.
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. 79R-287 and 79R-288, both inclusive duly
passed and adopted.
158: SALE OF AN EXCESS PARCEL OF CITY-OWNED LAND TO MWDOC: Councilman Roth
offered Resolution No. 79R-289 for adoption as recommended in memorandum dated
May 14, 1979 from the City Engineer approving the sale of an excess parcel of
City-owned land to the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) in the
amount of $48,700, property located at the south side of La Palma Avenue, east
of Imperial Highway (former well site). Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-289: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AND THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY.
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. 79R-289 duly passed and adopted.
123/173: RELOCATION OF EXISTING EDISON COMPANY ELECTRICAL FACILITIES: Council-
woman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 79R-290 for adoption as recommended in memo-
randum dated May 15, 1979 from the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79R-290: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY CONCERNING CERTAIN RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENT ON THE
EAST SIDE OF TUSTIN AVENUE, SOUTH OF LA PALMA AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
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. 79R-290 duly passed and adopted.
123: ELECTRIC AND WATER UTILITY FINANCIAL DATA: Councilman Roth offered
Resolution No. 79R-291 for adoption as recommended in memorandum dated May 9,
1979 from the Assistant City Manager William Hopkins approving an agreement
with Price Waterhouse and Company, in the amount of $5,000, to restate electric
and water utility financial data. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-291: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PRICE WATERHOUSE AND CO.,
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, CONCERNING CERTAIN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ELECTRIC AND WATER UTILITY FUNDS OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME.
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. 79R-291 duly passed and adopted.
160: "NO PARKING" STREET SWEEPING SIGNS - BID NO. 3539: Councilwoman Kaywood
moved to accept the low bid of Safeway Sign Company and authorize purchase
in the amount of $19,191.30, including tax, for "No Parking" street sweeping
signs as recommended by the Purchasing Agent in his memorandum dated May 16, 1979.
Councilman Overholt seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, City Manager Talley explained for Councilman Roth that
the funds for the project were budgeted for the current fiscal year to pay for
the initiation of the City-wide street sweeping program. The entire City would
be covered by the end of 1979-80 with the first increment to be completed by
July 1, the next in November, and the last in late winter or early spring.
Councilman Roth stated he was supportive of the program but wanted to know
what response they had received in the pilot project area, specifically whether
the community accepted the program or were opposed.
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Mr. Talley stated that he had not heard any complaints and that staff could
prepare a report.
Councilman Roth continued that the Council should be kept informed relative to
the acceptance of the program and how the "No Parking" would be enforced. He
found that in a pilot program near his residence that street sweeping, even
with signing, had problems and cars were still parking by the curb.
Mr. Talley explained that the majority of the new staff positions were for parking
control checkers. Their specific duty would be to issue warnings for several
weeks in each area as the "No Parking" signs were installed and then cite on
a weekly basis. The citations would in a large part offset the cost of the program
as well as guarantee an extremely high percentage of people parking off the street.
A vote was taken on the foregoing motion. MOTION CARRIED.
129: PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded
by Councilman Overholt, application submitted by Pyro Spectaculars on behalf of
California Angels, to discharge fireworks on July 4, 1979, at 9:30 P.M., at
Anaheim Stadium, was approved. MOTION CARRIED,
167: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL ASSESSMENT FEE: Submitted by World
Travel Bureau, Inc., for waiver of traffic signal assessment fee charged in
connection with property located at 839 - 859 South Harbor Boulevard.
Councilman Overholt moved to approve the waiver of the Traffic Signal Assessment
fee as requested. Councilman Bay seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, City Attorney William Hopkins explained that there
was no provision in the Ordinance for a waiver of traffic signal fees but there
was an exemption provision. If Council wished to provide for waivers, it would
be necessary to amend the Ordinance to include a process whereby Council might
grant same. The exemption was applicable if the location was within the
Redevelopment Project area but this location was not in that area and thus it
would require an amendment to the Ordinance.
Councilman Roth moved to amend the ordinance; Councilman Overholt stated a motion
was already pending and asked if he could move to continue his own motion and
at the same time request that the ordinance be rewritten thus permitting the
Council to grant relief in the type of situation before them. He believed where
there was a move by reason of Redevelopment, they should be granted that relief.
On motion by Councilman Overholt, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, consideration
for waiver of traffic signal assessment fee by World Travel Bureau, Inc. was
continued two weeks and the City Attorney directed to amend the ordinance to
provide for waiver of traffic signal fees in situations caused by relocation
due to redevelopment. Councilman Seymour abstained from voting. MOTION CARRIED.
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175: SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY: Recommendation of the Public
Utilities Board that the Council adopt their findings and amend the rates,
rules and regulations for the sale and distribution of electrical energy
was submitted. (See memorandum dated May 15, 1979, recommendation for re-
vision of electric rates from the Secretary, Public Utilities Board, with
enclosures, including Anaheim Public Utilities Board findings and recommenda-
tions to the City of Anaheim concerning a proposed electric rate increase and
transcript of the proposed electric rate increase public hearing of April 18,
1979, on file in the City Clerk's office).
Mayor Seymour stated that being consistent with the thinking of the Council
that they wanted to remain under Edison's rates, and considering that the
California Public Utilities Commission would be reviewing Edison's request for
an increase in rates on June 1, 1979, and if Edison was granted half of the
increase requested, the City's rates would be averaging 3% to 8~% under Edison,
therefore he questioned why they could not wait until after June 1, 1979 before
passing the recommended increase.
The General Manager of the Public Utilities Department Gordon Hoyt explained
that they had taken some time to prepare the recommendation in accordance with
the new Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act. They had, therefore, paid
out more money than they had budgeted for fuel adjustment costs in the current
year in the amount of approximately $2 million. He did not believe it would
be prudent to take a chance of further deterioration of revenues by putting off
the proposed increases any longer. In order to have the upcoming fiscal year
reflect the entire increase, they needed to put it into effect June 1, 1979.
There was approximately one month lag time involved and the increase would
approximately amount to $800,000 per month. Also, of the two increases cur-
rently pending before the CPUC, one had been pending since October of 1978
and Edison requested it be made effective November 1, 1978. The other was
submitted by the end of March to be made effective May, 1979. There was no
assurance how the Commission would act but in their planning they used one
half of the increase because it seemed recently the Commission had been granting
about one-half of what the Utilities requested.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked if they would be in violation of the City Charter
if they did not institute the increase.
Mr. Alan Watts, Special Counsel was of the opinion that it would be very
difficult to say there was a violation of the Charter because of a delay in
a proposed rate increase for a month or perhaps even two months. However,
he believed there could be a problem with being in violation of the bond
covenants if revenues became so low that the Anaheim Utilities Department
could not service its debts. That was not only covered in the Charter, but
also in the various bond indentures and resolutions which were outstanding.
They were also required to maintain the system, but that would be a question
of judgment as to the level or standard of maintenance.
Mayor Seymour stated he had a concern with one portion of the recommendation -
that they make automatic the Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA) rather than going
through rate increases. The public would then only be aware that the rate had
increased when they received their bill and not until then, whereas past rate
increases had been a matter of public discussion and debate.
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Mr. Hoyt stated it was true that the ECA increases would be automatic actions
taken without going through the public hearing process. It had taken several
months to go through the public hearing process on the proposed increases and
the Board's approach to the question was that it would serve to protect the
working capital of the Utility and therefore, they could reduce the working
capital by $1 million. In an effort to maintain rate stability, they had
established a balancing account and that balance could fluctuate from a neg-
ative $250,000 to a positive $1 million. If the Council did not wish to approve
an automatic fuel adjustment, they could send it back to the Board for recon-
sideration and recommendation. He suspected their action would be to increase
the working capital as it was necessary to have that protection against the
inroads of increasing fuel prices. In the long run, this policy should work
to the benefit of the consumer in Anaheim.
The Mayor asked if the Board, Mr. Hoyt,or his staff, would have any objection
if they were to approve the requested automatic ECA subject to every member
of the Board and City Council being furnished with a comparison of how the
affected rate would compare to Edison each time they were to raise that rate
automatically.
Mr. Hoyt did not see any problem with the recommendation. In any event, they
produced within X number of days after the end of each month a report prepared
and distributed by the Public Utilities Director showing the billing factors
charged during each of the 12 months in the balancing account and the estimated
amounts for the next six months for purchasing energy, together with all other
costs. It would also forecast the energy cost balancing account in each of
those months which would show the Council and the Board the trend of the Energy
Cost Adjustment. He saw no problem in adding a requirement to include a
rate comparison with Southern California Edison in that regular monthly report.
Councilman Bay stated that as he understood, the Public Utilities Board was
in agreement with the suggested rate increase, that the public hearings were
conducted, and that they had seen a complete copy of what took place at the
hearings. There did not seem to be a great deal of disagreement. He saw no
minority report on a six-to-one vote on the Board and there seemed to be a
unified argument that the proposed plan was the one needed. Therefore, he would
support the proposed Resolution.
Councilman Bay thereupon offered Resolution No. 79R-292 for adoption as recommended
in memorandum dated May 15, 1979 from tha Public Utiliti~ Board. Re{er to
Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-292: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING THE RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF
ELECTRIC ENERGY AS ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 71R-478 AND AMENDED
BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NOS. 73R-25, 73R-373, 73R-531, 74R-75, 74R-630, 75R-243,
75R-344, 75R-345, 76R-41, 76R-377, 76R-528, 76R-817, 77R-464, 77R-628, 78R-458
AND 78R-665.
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Before a vote was taken, Mayor Seymour asked if Councilman Bay would include
that 30 days prior to any rate adjustment, that each member of the Public
Utilities Board and the City Council be furnished with information that would
compare the proposed rate adjustment to Edison's rates; Councilman Bay was
agreeable to the amendment.
Councilman Roth asked if there were any comments from citizens or the Chamber
of Commerce; there were no comments from the public and Mr. Larry Sierk, Vice
President of the Chamber of Commerce indicated that there were no comments from
his organization at this time.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted in the report of the hearings on electrical rates
that the Chamber of Commerce was on record in support of the increase; Mr. Sierk
confirmed that the Chamber was in support.
Mr. Hoyt explained that with regard to the 30-day period proposed, their fuel
adjustment was determined on a monthly basis from the 15th of the month to the
14th of the following month. As soon as they would find out by the 15th of
the month what the fuel adjustment was going to be, they would process those
numbers in order to protect the revenue situation. They wanted to put that
into effect on the first of the month and thus recommended that instead of
the 30-day period, that it be two weeks because he was concerned with the time
lag involved.
Mayor Seymour was agreeable and reiterated his concern was, as elected officials,
that they let their constituents know what they were going to be faced with
before it occurred.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing Resolution as amended to reflect that 15
days prior to any rate adjustment, the Council and the Public Utilities Board
would be furnished information comparing the proposed rate adjustment to
Southern California Edison rates.
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. 79R-292 duly passed and adopted.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Bay, seconded by Councilman
Overholt, 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 or allowed
and referred to the City's insurance carrier or the self-insurance administrator:
a. Claim submitted by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Agency on behalf
of Oswaldo Simonetti for vehicle damages purportedly sustained as a result of
a City truck pulling in front of claimant's vehicle on or about February 21, 1979.
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b. Claim submitted by C & K Skateparks, Inc., A California Corporation for
damages purportedly sustained as a result of breach of covenants contained
in Lease Agreement dated June 1, 1976 with the City of Anaheim.
The following claim was recommended to be allowed:
c. Claim submitted by Allstate Insurance Company on behalf of Jeanette Pang
for vehicle damages purportedly sustained as a result of an accident involving
a City-owned vehicle on or about March 14, 1979.
2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed:
a. 156: Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs' Association letter to
California State Assembly, stating opposition to Assembly Bill 1343 relating to
use of reserve police officers.
b. 114: City of Placentia, Resolution No. 79-R-121, requesting State Legi-
slature to review the Formula for State distribution of Federal Title XX Social
Service Funds.
c. 173: Before the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 58733, applica-
tion by William H. Hunt, dba Hunt Transportation, for authority to increase fares
in home-to-work transportation service between points in Orange County and the
Hughes Aircraft facilities in E1 Segundo.
d. 105: Community Center Authority - Minutes of May 8, 1979.
e. 105: Community Redevelopment Commission - Minutes of May 2 and 9, 1979.
f. 105: Golf Course Advisory Commission - Minutes of May 10, 1979.
g. 175: Public Utilities Department, Customer Services Division - Monthly
Report for April, 1979.
3. TENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 10703, 10704 AND 10705: Submitted by Holiday Harbor
Developer, to establish a 3-lot, 60-building subdivision on RM-1200 zoned
property bounded by Orangewood Avenue on the north, Cliffwood Avenue on the
south, Dana Street on the east, and Acama Street on the west.
The City Planning Commission, approved Tentative Tract Nos. 10703, 10704 and
10705, and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption determination.
4. 108: APPLICATIONS: The following applications were approved in accordance
with the recommendations of the Chief of Police: -~
a. Public Dance Permit requested by the Anaheim Soccer Club, for a public
dance to be held May 26, 1979, from 6:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M., at the Anaheim
Convention Center. (Felipe Jesus Guerena, applicant)
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b. Public Dance Permit requested by Empressa Frias, for a public dance to be
held on June 16, 1979, from 6:00 P.M. to 1:30 A.M., at the Anaheim Convention
Center. (Cruz Frias Munoz, applicant)
c. Public Dance Permit requested by Sociedad Progresista Mexicana, for a public
dance to be held on June 17, 1979, from 3:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., at Carpenter's
Hall, 608 West Vermont Avenue. (Concha C. Flores, applicant)
MOTION CARRIED
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution Nos. 79R-293
through 79R-295, 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.
158: RESOLUTION NO. 79R-293: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Emkay Business
Centre/Anaheim; Ernest Alvin Brown, et ux.)
169: RESOLUTION NO. 79R-294: 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: VAN BUREN
STREET STREET IMPROVEMENT, 1120' N/O CORONADO STREET TO 32' S/O CORONADO STREET,
IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 13-793-6325-3240; 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 June 21, 1979, at 2:00 P.M.)
174: RESOLUTION NO. 79R-295: 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: COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AREA 3 - STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NOS.
25-793-6325-3070; -3140; -3150 and 3160. (Calex Engineering and Paving Company)
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. 79R-293 through 79R-295, both inclusive,
duly passed and adopted.
142: ORDINANCE NO. 4008: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 4008 for
adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
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City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22~ 1979, 1:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 4008: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING CHAPTER 4.82
OF TITLE 4 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 4.82 TO TITLE 4
OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
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. 4008 duly passed and adopted.
149: ORDINANCE NO. 4009: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 4009 for
adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4009: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTIONS
14.32.400, 14.32.410 AND 14.32.420 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.32 BY ADDING THERETO NEW SECTION 14.32.500 RELATING TO
PARKING RESTRICTIONS TO FACILITATE STREET SWEEPING.
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. 4009 duly passed and adopted.
142/166: ORDINANCE NO. 4010: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 4010
for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 4010: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 4,
CHAPTER 4.04, BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 4.04.135 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SERVICE STATION SIGNS.
Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood asked if service stations had
been notified of the proposed ordinance.
The Deputy City Clerk stated once the ordinance was final they would be notified.
Councilman Roth asked if the stations would be required to post both self-service
and full-service prices, plus the price of diesel fuel.
City Attorney Hopkins stated that the Ordinance provided that all fuels be posted,
but only those that were available.
Councilwoman Kaywood confirmed that she was not looking for everybody to install
new signs, but that those that existed should be posted accordingly.
Mayor Seymour suggested that they sunset the ordinance to be certain that they
would review it in twelve months.
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City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979~ 1:30 P.M.
City Attorney Hopkins stated they would put a flag on the record to review
the matter with Council in twelve months.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing Ordinance.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL M_EMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 4010 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 4011 THROUGH 4013: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 4011
through 4013, both inclusive, for first reading.
149: ORDINANCE NO. 4011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 14.32, SECTION 14.32.190, SUBSECTION .1050 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS.
ORDINANCE NO. 4012: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMEN-DING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MidNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (66-67-61(92) CR)
ORDINANCE NO. 4013: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (78-79-33, RS-HS-22,000)
ORDINANCE NO. 4014: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 4014 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 4014: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AM_ENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM Mft[NICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (78-79-42, RM-1200)
123/101: ANAHEIM STADIUM SCOREBOARD: City Manager Talley referred to his report
dated May 22, 1979 concerning Stadium Scoreboard Agreements just submitted to
the Council. If possible it would be advisable to award contracts and approve
the proposed agreements today to insure that the new scoreboard would be avail-
able on approximately April 1, 1980 for the start of the 1980 baseball season.
He was advised that any delay could jeopardize that time table. He then briefed
the Council on the report (on file in the City Clerk's office) which recommended
that the Council by resolution (1) approve a three party agreement between the
City of Anaheim as lessee, and the Bank of America as purchaser, and Stewart-
Warner Corporation as manufacturer, for the design, manufacture and install-
ation of a scoreboard at Anaheim Stadium; (2) approve an agreement with
American Information Corporation to act as exclusive agent for the City in
selling advertising for the Anaheim Stadium scoreboard, with guaranteed revenues
sufficient to cover the cost of said scoreboard; (3) accept the proposal
submitted by Bank of America for a political subdivision lease of the new
scoreboard, and authorize execution of said lease upon approval of the
documents by the City Attorney.
The Mayor asked if there was any member of the public who wished to speak on
the matter; there was no response.
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City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M.
Councilman Bay asked what impact there would be if consideration of the matter
was delayed one week, since they had just been presented with the material; Mr.
Talley explained that time was of the essence only to the extent that they
needed to meet the April 1, 1980 deadline for installation.
Mayor Seymour explained that in his opinion the Council's concern should be in
weighing the financial commitments with the potential financial revenues from
advertisers, including beer and tobacco, or excluding those two items. The
other factor was whether or not they chose to have a guarantee of revenues, if
beer and tobacco ads were permitted, or no guarantee of revenues and maintenance
in the sum of $300,000 a year. Thus, there were two decisions to be made:
(1) the type of advertising to be permitted and where, which was an economic
as well as social or moral decision and, (2) the economic decision as to
whether or not to have a guarantee of debt services on the Stadium scoreboard
as well as maintenance on an annual basis of $300,000. If so, they would
have to go for beer and tobacco, or as an alternative, have no guarantee.
Mayor Seymour suggested because Councilman Overholt and he had worked on the
transaction as liaison to enterprise activities from the outset, they had
the privilege of having insight on the project. His feeling on the matter
was to permit beer and tobacco within the perimeter of the Stadium, but limiting
the use on the Big "A", that being oriented to the 57 Freeway, to no beer and
no tobacco type items. The financial implications were significant to the City
as reflected in the report submitted. There would be approximately $390,000
in potential income and no guarantee and further it was going to cost $300,000
to pay off the lease payment and keep the scoreboard maintained. However,
if they chose the alternative of offering beer and tobacco advertisements
within the Stadium and not on the outside or on the Big "A", they were looking
at revenues of $600,000 to $800,000 a year with a guarantee.
Frank Lowry, Assistant City Attorney, interjected that the Bank of America loan
at 6.25% interest would not be valid without the guarantee. That was presently
incorporated in the agreement.
Mayor Seymour then emphasized that the economic difference would then be sub-
stantially more because a higher interest rate would be involved if they opted
not to take the guarantee. For the purpose of discussion, he thereupon offered
Resolution Nos. 79R-296 through 79R-298, both inclusive, for adoption as recom-
mended in memorandum dated May 22, 1979 and that the beer and tobacco adverti-
sing take place within the confines of the Stadium on the scoreboard and further
that they be excluded on the advertising on the Big "A" sign oriented toward
the 57 Freeway. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-296: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AS LESSEE AND THE BANK OF AMERICA NT & SA AS LESSOR-PURCHASER, AND STEWART-
WARNER CORPORATION, ELECTRONICS DIVISION, AS MANUFACTURER OF A SCOREBOARD FOR
THE ANAHEIM STADIUM; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.
79-582
City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979~ 1:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-297: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND AMERICAN INFORMATION
CORPORATION FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE NEW SCOREBOARD AT THE
ANAHEIM STADIUM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREE-
MENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-298: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL OF THE BANK OF AMERICA NT & SA FOR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
LEASE OF A NEW SCOREBOARD AT THE ANAHEIM STADIUM SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE CITY
ATTORNEY IN THE FORMAL DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL AND THE FORMAL DOCUMENT WHEN APPROVED BY
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Before a vote was taken, Mayor Seymour stated that he believed all of them
wanted to maintain the "clean" image that the City had worked so hard to
develop and if the Council supported the resolutions as offered, they would
be maintaining that image. The advertising of beer and tobacco within the
confines of the Stadium could not be offensive to anybody who chose not to go
within the Stadium. In his research of the subject, every Stadium in the
country offered beer and tobacco type advertising. They also sold beer and
tobacco on the premises of Anaheim Stadium and therefore if they were selling it
he did not see anything wrong with the advertisements. When he combined those
considerations with the economic aspects of the decision, in his opinion, that
was the way the Council should opt. Even setting the favorable interest rate
aside, what they were looking at was a difference between $3 million and $5
million in revenue over a ten year period and that was substantial economic
consideration. They promised at the outset that the entire project would not
cost taxpayers one cent and he was confident that it would not. However, what
they would be buying for themselves here, was an additional insurance policy
to keep that promise true. He also pointed out for Councilman Bay that if
the vote were held off one week there was always the possibility that the 6.25%
interest rate could be withdrawn at any time.
Mr. Lowry then confirmed for Councilwoman Kaywood that the interest rate was
not based on beer and tobacco, but upon the guarantee being sub~nitted by'American
Information Corporation who would not guarantee the amount of dollars without
that advertising. Advertising inside only on beer and tobacco would be accep-
table to them, although not as desirable, but they would live with that situation.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated that the number one problem in the United States was
alcoholism. She had to be very concerned that they were going to be flashing
advertising encouraging the use of alcohol, even though they did sell it. Relative
to smoking, there was a long history as to her feelings about it. If they would
have equal time for cancer and heart disease messages, she would approve of it.
Although she was aware of the tremendous difference in the economic return, in
all good conscience she could not vote "yes," and asked that the vote on the three
resolutions be separated and she would have to abstain on the beer and tobacco
ads.
79-583
City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22~ 1979, 1:30 P.M.
Councilman Roth stated even as a nonsmoker, he had to respect an individual's
right to smoke or not to smoke. His concern was for the taxpayers of the
community in insuring that they received the low interest rate involved which
was contingent upon the guarantee. He was thus supportive of the Mayor's
provision.
Councilman Overholt stated as a nonsmoker who smoked for 27 years, he also
believed it was up to the individual to decide and he was fully supportive of
the Mayor's announced philosophy that the Big "A" would become a showcase for
the City as well as Anaheim Stadium. The Council had the broader responsibility
to all citizens of the City to have a toned-down advertising policy on the Big
"A". However, relative to the scoreboard in the Stadium, he did not believe
a Rams fan was going to be offended by beer and cigarette ads, nor an Angel or
a Surf fan. It was a way to look out for the economic rights of the taxpayer
and to keep the family image of Anaheim where it should be, by having the Big
"A" devoted to non-t~bacco and nonalcoholic advertising.
Assistant City Attorney Frank Lowry then clarified for Councilman Overholt
some additional points in the commitment from the Bank of America, at the
conclusion of which Councilman Overholt, although he appreciated Councilman
Bay's concerns, maintained that time was of the essence in this instance,
whereas normally he would be inclined to allow an additional week.
Councilman Bay stated he did not like to vote on something he had not studied
or reviewed but he would go with the wisdom of the Council, especially since
Councilman Overholt and the Mayor were fully aware of the contract provisions.
Otherwise, he had no problem with the moral questions of the advertising and
thus he would support the resolutions.
A vote was then taken on Resolution No. 79R-296.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 79R-296 duly passed and adopted.
A vote was taken on Resolution No. 79R-297.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Bay, Roth and Seymour
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 79R-297 duly passed and adopted.
79-584
City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979~ 1:30 P.M.
A vote was taken on Resolution No. 79R-298.
Roll Call Vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Overholt, Kaywood, Bay, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 79R-298 duly passed and adopted.
RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed for 10 minutes. (3:00 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present. (3:10 P.M.)
174: PUBLIC HEARING - PREAPPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS: Public hearing scheduled to allow Community Development Depart-
ment to obtain the views and proposals from citizens on the preapplication for
$300,000 in Community Development Block Grant reallocated funds.
Mr. Norm Priest, Executive Director of Community Development, stated that the
proposal before the Council came about as part of this year's Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG) funding for all Orange County cities. Sometime during
the year, the cities of Newport Beach and Orange turned back, through decisions
of their own, $1.3 million of funding. Subsequently, the City Manager, repre-
sentatives of his staff, and he, met with other representatives of cities
throughout Orange County. The thrust was to get HUD to reallocate the funds
to Orange County cities, which they did. Subsequently alternate ways of
utilizing the funds were discussed. One such alternative was that the con-
sortium cities utilize the funds for a single project or in a combined effort.
It became apparent over time however, that the most appropriate or frugal way
to proceed would be for each city to develop its own project to the maximum
amount of $300,000, which was the proposal before the Council today.
The hearing was a typical one in the Block Grant process to receive the views
of citizens on the utilization of the $300,000. At the same time the Council
had before them a preapplication under which the $300,000 would be used as
part of the money for the production of residential units at a site near the
corner of Orangethorpe and Imperial. If favorably considered, this preappli-
cation would be submitted to HUD for their consideration. The area covered
in the preapplication was one parcel only, which Mr. Priest explained repre-
sented surplus state property. They had talked with the owner of adjacent
parcel and, if approved, they would deal with him so that the parcelization
would be such that the owner would be able to develop limited commercial
frontage along Orangethorpe and the rear or northerly portions of the site
would be used for residential units. Mr. Priest emphasized it was a use
they felt was critically needed in Anaheim. He recommended approval of the
preapplication by motion so that it might be submitted to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development A 95 Review.
79-585
City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Seymour asked if the application was approved as prepared, could the
$300,000 be allocated to another site if one should become available and also
asked the status of the proposal with the adjacent property owner.
Mr. Priest answered that they could reallocate to another site, but it was
necessary to designate a particular site in the preapplication. Secondly,
they had talked with the adjacent property owner a number of times and were
in agreement, in principle, although the discussions had not been reduced to
dollars. They did arrange a mutual or reciprocal easement for access both to
his parcel and to the residential parcel on the northerly side. Having dis-
cussed that in some detail, they believed it was a double project.
Mr. Priest also explained for Mayor Seymour that the grant, if approved, would
have to be presented to the Planning Commission as a requirement and perhaps
HACMAC as a preliminary step to the Planning Commission, as well as being pre-
sented to the Council.
Further discussion and questioning followed between Councilman Roth and Mr.
Priest, wherein Councilman Roth expressed his feeling as he had several times
in the past that the parcel involved was undesirable for housing, considering
the freight trains that passed that area nightly and the traffic on Imperial
Highway. He was not convinced that favorable living conditions could be
provided unless sound barriers were installed and swapping of land on the
frontage was feasible. As well, there would be problems in trying to develop
a shopping center in the area since the parcels were so narrow and long. Mr.
Priest noted if the swap did not occur, the development would not be possible.
Councilman Bay explained that they had looked into the matter on the Redevelop-
ment Commission, and the Housing Commission had also been looking at various
means to implement low and moderate income housing in the City and noted that
some expensive studies and reports were available concerning the matter. It
was not an easy matter to find available land on which to place low and moderate
income housing and it was at the point where the Housing Commission was start-
ing to look at some of the City's industrial land because they were desperate
to find such land. Although the proposed site with trains and traffic was
not the best, there were some nice apartments and condominiums in that area
at present. When talking about getting started on low and moderate income housing,
there was not a great deal of choice and this would be a starting place and
thus he favored the proposal.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak to the preapplication for $300,000
in Community Development Block Grant reallocated funds; there being no response
he closed the public hearing.
MOTION: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Bay, the
preapplication for CDBG funds was approved for submittal to A-95 Review and
the City Manager authorized to execute same. MOTION CARRIED.
79-586
City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979~ 1:30 P.M.
174: PUBLIC'HEARING - FEDERAL GENERAL REVENUE SHARING: To consider the proposed
Federal General Revenue Sharing budget for the Fiscal Year 1979-80.
City Manager Talley recounted the fact that the administrative hearings on
Federal General Revenue Sharing had been held and the funds were proposed to
be committed to the Civic Center project by the City Council.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak on the proposed Federal General
Revenue Sharing budget and the proposed allocation of funds; there being no
response, he closed the public hearing.
MOTION: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the
proposed Federal General Revenue Sharing budget for the Fiscal Year 1979-80
was approved as proposed. MOTION CARRIED.
106: PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET: To consider the proposed 1979-80 Resource
Allocation Plan.
Mayor Seymour invited public input on the proposed budget.
Shirley Cohen, Director of Project TLC stated they had written to Joe Garza
at Community Services asking for consideration of the amount of $200 a month,
or $2,400 a year, toward expenses that they had to pay for Anaheim's TLC Site
No. 2 at the Salvation Army facility. They received federal money but they
tried to reserve as much of that for staff costs and the actual meals and to
ask the respective cities to provide for additional costs. They usually did
not pay rent for a building because accommodations were provided bY the City
or church or other community groups. When they first opened the Anaheim No. 2
site t~ey had problems finding a suitable location near the downtown area and
the Salvation Army had to charge their cost to the program which placed an
additional burden upon them. Since they wrote the letter asking for $200 a
month, they found they had to pay either $50 or $100 a month to Anaheim No. 1
site at St. Paul's Church (Magnolia and Orange). They had been very generous
in allowing TLC to use their facility for almost six years to the present
time and they had not charged anything for that use. The TLC nutrition program
at that site was providing meals for approximately 125 to 150 people, placing
an increased burden on their costs of utilities and trash removal. She
emphasized they had been very generous and they could not ask them to carry
the increased costs any longer and thus they were now paying the $50 to $100
expense. Every time they paid such costs, it cut down on their ability to
provide more meals. Therefore, they were asking Anaheim to help with $200,
but preferably $300 a month, to cover the costs of the two nutrition programs
in Anaheim where they were serving approximately 200 meals a day.
Mrs. Cohen explained for Councilwoman Kaywood that the maximum they could probably
handle at St. Paul's was 135 seniors. They did not like a site to get too large
because they wanted to be more than just a meal service. They wanted their
staff to be able to talk with each senior individually, if necessary, and if
they went over 135 seniors, this would not be possible.
79-587
City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M.
A woman from the Chamber audience stated that they were serving on a daily
basis approximatley 90 meals at the Salvation Army, 110 at St. Paul's and 15
to 20 at Colonia Independencia, the latter being located in the County area, and
that they did have seniors that they had to turn away.
Mrs. Cohen explained the reason for the cutback was that at the federal level
the Older Americans Act was operating under a continuing resolution, but at the
same dollar amount as the previous year. Towards the end of the last fiscal
year, they contracted to serve 1570 meals a day (later corrected to 1370 meals)
at their 21 sites in the County and were able to increase it to 1630. Since
Congress did not appropriate additional funding, they could not maintain the
increase and thus had to cut back to the contracted level of service and perhaps
would have to cut more if no resources were available. The increased cost of
food and paper goods also made it quite difficult to handle the financing.
Mayor Seymour asked what the alternative would be if the Council did not approve
the request; Mrs. Cohen stated that the Council had always approved their
requests but if not, they would try to get the money elsewhere or cut down on
the number of meals provided.
Joyce Nethery, Finance Director for Project TLC explained for Councilwoman
Kaywood that the federal government money paid for approximately 50 employees
including kitchen staff, drivers and site staff. All others were paid through
Senior Aid or they used volunteers for approximately 100 employees altogether.
Thus, over one-half were paid by other resources, not counting volunteers. In
Anaheim, they paid the manager at both sites No. 1 and 2. All other staff
positions were either CETA, senior aides or volunteers. Money from Title VII,
the federal dollar, was allocated to meals, with only 10% for administration.
They did receive $10,000 from Bingo through the National Association of
Senior Citizens in March and they received an advance of $7,000 recently so
that they could open an additional TLC center at the National Association of
Senior Citizens (NASC) site which they would call Anaheim No. 4, but it would
have nothing to do with Bingo. Mr. John Morrill of NASC would have to pay for all
staff, the meals and all the equipment and rather than the California Depart-
ment of Aging supporting them with USDA money of 38½¢ per meal, he would
basically be supporting that site. They had drawn up an agreement that NASC
would have to pay 60 days in advance per month so that they would be able to
serve through that money an additional 75 to 100 people a day in Anaheim with
all. expenses paid by the NASC. He had given them another $1,000 which they
used to buy some extra eq~ipment a~ both Anaheim sites and to provide one site
with 10 meals a day and the other five meals a day. That money was given to
preclude cutting back on meals and they did not have to cut back for the month
of May.
Councilman Roth asked for clarification that they were asking for $2,400
because of an additional amount at the St. Paul's site.
Ms. Nethery indicated that was correct but she could not remember if it was to
pay $50 or $100 a month, but she would supply that information.
Mayor Seymour asked if she would also submit another letter outlining what they
were looking for at both sites and the Council would take the request into
consideration as they pursued deliberations on the budget.
79-588
City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22, 1979, 1:30 P.M.
Mildred Jones, President of the Board of Directors of the West Orange County
Hotline stated, as was evident from the material submitted by Steve Swaim,
Manager of Community Services, they had continued to serve citizens of Anaheim
and had not reduced their service at all. The Hotline service continued to
be a general crisis intervention service by telephone to assist the caller
in whatever crisis that might be confronting the individual at the time. In
their budget, they were asking for $200 or $100 a month from the City of Anaheim
whereas the average number of calls per month from Anaheim residents was 119.
Mrs. Jones thereupon elaborated on other aspects of the program at the con-
clusion of which she stated that they felt the services they were giving and
would continue to give to Anaheim justified their appearing before the Council
to ask for some assistance. If the City could not give $1,200, they would
take $600 or would be grateful for any contribution. Since they had been
serving citizens of Anaheim, she suggested that they ask the Community Services
Department to appoint one of the staff members to serve on the Hotline Board
of Directors which met once a month, to become more familiar and aware of the
work the West Orange County Hotline was.doing for the citizens of Anaheim.
Mr. John Flocken, 1320 South Hacienda, President of the Anaheim Economic
Development Corporation (AEDC) explained the purpose of his appearance was to
request that the City Council adopt a suggested policy, that a portion of the
City's business license fees be identified as a source of funds on a continuing
basis for the AEDC. Since there were certain restrictions with funding from
other sources, there might be an item that was questionable relative to funding
by one agency or another. In that instance, the Corporation would have to
curtail activity until a source of funds could be identified. By identifying
specific sources of funds, if the need would arise in the future, it would be
up to the business community through an increase in the business license fees
to support Economic Development if that should become necessary. He also
stated that they had opened a bank account and, with private funds, were
raising $10,000 as seed money. He was looking for a policy for future direction
of their efforts and he was cognizant of the fact that they would have to perform
in order to get the support of the business community and the City Council.
He repeated it was necessary to have identification of funds in order to
provide continuity to the Corporation. Parallel to this request is the
Visitor and Convention Bureau wherein a source of funds for that operation
was identified in the room tax.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated that relative to the V&C, that was an additional transient
tax and not something taken from the General Fund. She was concerned that
Mr. Flocken was talking about taking funds from the business license fee with
an increase"if it became necessary. Anything presently in the General Fund
was more than allocated at this point. She did not understand Mr. Flocken
when he suggested support from the General Fund and she also asked how much money was
coming from federal funds.
Mr. Flocken answered that approximately $88,000 represented federal funds. At
this point, they were just getting into the budgetary process. The budget for
1979-80 was $137,600. Thus, there was a shortfall provided in the preliminary
budget of approximately $36,000 from the General Fund.
79-589
City Hali~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - May 22~ 1979~ 1:30 P.M.
City Manager Talley referred to Pages C112, 13 and 14 listing the Economic
Development budget with approximately $36,000 coming from Block Grant funds
of the Community Development Department for the Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Flocken then explained for Councilman Overholt that the Chamber of Commerce
endorsed the idea and the policy that the business license fee be identified
as a source of funds for the AEDC. It was passed unanimously by the Board of
Directors of the Chamber. There was an additional resolution, however, that
they did not want that to be construed in any way as any kind of an endorsement
at this time to increase the business license tax.
Mayor Seymour stated it sounded as though the thrust of the motion was, why not
allocate some of your existing license fees but do not increase those fees.
Mr. ¥1ocken felt that was exactly what was being said, but the way he viewed it,
as they proceeded, they would have to show results. He emphasized the Chamber
did embrace the concept, which was what he wanted.
The Mayor stated he would support any concept, and in this instance business,
commerce and industry, asking the City to collect taxes from them and, in turn,
take that and invest it back into that segment. On the other hand, he had
difficulty voting an increase in the business license fees without the strong
endorsement of the people who were going to pay for it.
Mr. Flocken agreed and stressed that he would not suggest an increase in the
tax but in the future if they needed a source of funds and were doing a good
job, he maintained it was incumbent upon the AEDC to go to the business
community and state that they needed it.
Councilman Overholt stated that he endorsed the concept as well, but in looking
down the road, if there was d~fficulty, in his opinion it was incumbent upon
the AEDC to sell the business community on the fact that an increase in the
business license fee was the way to go. It made sense, but in the final analysis
it would be difficult to sell the people they would be dealing with on an increase
of license fees.
Further discussion then followed between Council Members Kaywood, Roth, and
Overholt and Mr. Flocken relative to the discussion that took place at the
Chamber of Commerce as well as further questioning by Councilwoman Kaywood.
Mr. Fiocken clarified for Councilwoman Kaywood that he was not asking for any
City funds, but looking for an identification of a source of funds.
At the conclusion of discussion, the Mayor stated that Mr. Flocken had plenty
of sensitivity and agreement from Council relative to the concept he described
and what he had been asking in the event the AEDC saw the need for an additional
source of funding, and in the event the Corporation got the business, industry
and commerce to support an increase in license fees. He wanted the Council to
pass those back and invest them. He did not believe any of the five Council
members was in disagreement with this concept.
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Councilman Seymour thereupon offered Resolution No. 79R-299 for adoption
supporting the policy that in the event the Economic Development Corporation
(EDC) had need for alternate sources of funds and the EDC and/or Chamber of
Commerce is successful in gathering the support of those who pay business
license fees to pay an increase in those fees, that such increases, in turn,
be invested into the EDC's activities. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 79R-299: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION.
Before a vote was taken, Mr. Flocken stated that he could suggest a shorter
resolution, that being, that the Council adopt as a policy the identification
of a portion of the City license fees as a specific source of funds for the
AEDC.
The Mayor stated he would not support such action because it was asking that
they identify something right now. He reconfirmed that what Mr. Flocken was
asking was a policy from the Council stating in the future if they needed funds
and could convince the business community that the City should raise license
fees, that increased portion so raised be put back into economic development.
Mr. Flocken stated that was agreeable and more than what he wanted.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing Resolution.
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. 79R-299 duly passed and adopted.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to speak to the budget; there was no response.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the public
hearing on the proposed 1979-80 budget was continued to the meeting of May 29,
1979. MOTION CARRIED.
114: POLICE RESERVE DINNER: Councilman Overholt, Councilwoman Kaywood, and
Councilman Bay commented on the excellence of the Police Reserve Dinner held
recently and commended the dedicated group of volunteers who devoted their
time and energy to the law enforcement needs of the City over and above those
of the City's Police Department. It was heartwarming to see how many were
willing to give so many hours of dedicated service with a high risk involved
and with no monetary benefits.
140: LIBRARY BOARD - FIRST ANNUAL AWARD NIGHT: Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz, Chairman
of the Library Board, recalled that two years ago they came to the Council to
get acceptance of a gift to the Library of $10,000 given in memory of Michael
Roston, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell Roston. They recruited Martin Sklar
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to chair a committee who made arrangements for a First Annual Award to be given
Wednesday night, May 30, 1979 at the Brookhurst Community Center. Letters were
in the mail to the Council and she hoped all would be in attendance. Ten young
people from the community were going to receive monetary awards, the highest
being $100. They were grateful to the Rostons for providing the money, giving
young people an opportunity to write about subjects in which they were interested.
They received 400 entries for the first year and thus were looking forward to
an interesting evening. The celebrated author of science fiction, Mr. Ray
Bradbury, was the scheduled speaker.
Before concluding, Councilman Overhoit noted that Irv Pickler's term on the
Library Board was going to expire June 30, 1979 and he had indicated he w~uld
be available for reappointment at the appropriate time. In his opinion, Mr.
Pickler had done an outstanding job in his (Overholt's) tenure as liaison to
the Library Board.
Further, as a preview, the Library Board would be approaching the Council relative
to their strong feeling regarding Sunday openings at the Library. They would be
submitting figures that would be astonishingly low as to what it would cost to
open the Central Library on Sunday, which figures would be presented to the
Council during the workshop on June 5 to be very specific on that request.
114: OPENING OF RALPH'S MARKET: Councilwoman Kaywood reported that she had
attended the Grand Opening of Ralph's Market at Lincoln and Gilbert, which she
considered to be a nice addition to west Anaheim.
114: OPENING OF SUNSHINE BROILER: Councilman Bay reported that he and Council-
woman Kaywood attended the Grand Opening of Carl Karcher's Sunshine Broiler
(formerly Carl's Restaurant) offering a completely new menu.
114: RETIREMENT DINNER - AVON CARLSON: Mayor Seymour stated that while Council-
man Bay and Councilwoman Kaywood were covering the Grand Opening of the Sunshine
Broiler, he and Councilman Overholt were covering the retirement dinner of Avon
Carlson, which was also a very fine event and well attended.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: By general consent, the Council recessed into
Executive Session. (4:25 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present. (5:00 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Bay moved to adjourn, Councilwoman Kaywood seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 5:00 P.M.
LINDA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK
DEPUTY