1978/11/2878-1577
C~ty Hall~ ~aheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28~ 1978, 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: William O. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae
DATA PROCESSING DIRECTOR: Tug Tamaru
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PLANNING: Phil Schwartze
Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: Reverend Paul Keller, Retired, of the First Presbyterian Church,
gave the Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilwoman Miriam Kaywood led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
119: PRESENTATION TO MAYOR PRO TEM KAYWOOD: Mrs. Billie Bird, speaking to
Mayor Pro Tem Kaywood, stated that she was an inspiration to all. It was with
a feeling of pride, security and comfort to be represented by her, a person who
understood their needs and the needs of the future. She expressed a very special
thanks on behalf of friends, neighbors and herself and in so doing, unveiled and
presented to the Mayor Pro Tem a portrait which she had painted of her.
Councilman Kott left the Council Chamber. (1:35 P.M.)
>[INUTES: Approval of minutes was deferred for one week.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Roth 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. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion.
Councilman Kott was temporarily absent. MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $374,420.73, in accordance
w~th the 1978-79 Budget, were approved.
169: AWARD OF CONTRACT - TRAFFIC STRIPE PAINT, PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND DEVICES
ON VARIOUS STREETS iN THE CITY: (Account Nos. 12-796-6325-6010, 01-238-6340-00001,
00002 and 00005) Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 78R-755 for adoption,
awarding a contract to the low bidder in accordance with the recommendations of the
City Engineer in his memorandum dated November 20, 1978. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 78R-755: 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 PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC STRIPE PAINT, PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND
DEVICES ON VARIOUS STREETS, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NOS. 12-796-6325-6010,
01-238-6340-00001, 01-238-6340-00002, AND 01-238-6340-00005. (Safety Striping
Service, $114,592)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
TEb~ORARILY ABSENT:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Roth and Seymour
None
Kott
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-755 duly passed and adopted.
160: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - TWELVE 15.5KV VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS - BID NO. 3479:
City Manager Talley pointed out that Item No. 1 only was listed on the agenda
amounting to $90,219.78. However, Item No. 2 in the amount of $39,177.60 should
also have been reflected. Thus, the purchase recommendation totalled $129,397.38.
Councilman Kott returned to the Council Chamber. (1:37 P.M.)
On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the low bid of
Westinghouse Electric was accepted and purchase authorized in the amount of
$129,397.38, including tax, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent in his memo-
randum dated November 21, 1978. MOTION CARRIED.
160: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - 15KV URD PRIMARY CABLE - BID NO. 3484: On motion
by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the low bid of Graybar
Electric was accepted and purchase authorized in the amount of $56,816, including
tax, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent in his memorandum dated November 21,
1978. MOTION CARRIED.
132: DRAFT 208 AREA-WIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN: Concurring generally
with the findings, policies and actions in Draft 208.
Councilman Roth asked that due to the fact the Chamber of Commerce was so concerned
relative to all aspects of Draft 208, if it had been reviewed by the Chamber.
Mr. Phil Schwartze, Assistant Director for Planning, did not know if the Chamber
had seen the document.
MOTION: Councilman Roth stated that he would oppose concurrence with the findings
until the document was submitted to the Chamber for their comment and/or recommen-
dation. He thereupon moved to continue the matter one week. Councilman Overholt
seconded the motion.
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Before a vote was taken, Mr. Schwartze pointed out that the document was very
similar to the document submitted on Air Quality Management, and they viewed it
from the City/Agency aspect. He also clarified for Councilman Kott that no
direct cost to the City was involved.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted that the items listed on Pages 2 and 3 of the report
from the Planning Department dated November 20, 1978, were already being done by
the City or planned to be done. Thus, when checking over all costs, in her opinion,
there would be a decrease and not an increase.
A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion. MOTION CARRIED.
164: ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LA PALMA STORM
DRAIN: (Lakeview Avenue and Kellogg Drive) Councilman Kott offered Resolution
No. 78R-756 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated November 20, 1978,
from the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 78R-756: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING A PERMIT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR USE OF CERTAIN OF
DISTRICT'S PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LA PALMA AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID PERMIT. (Lakeview Avenue
and Kellogg Drive)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-756 duly passed and adopted.
123: LEASE RENEWAL FOR DATA PROCESSING OFFICE FACILITIES: Mr. Tug Tamaru, Data
Processing Director, briefed the Council on his memorandum dated November 28, 1978,
recommending the lease renewal contract for office space to house the Data Processing
Department at 125 East Ball Road, for an additional one-year period. They were
looking for a short-term lease with minimum cost and by staying at the present loca-
tion, would save at least $50,000 in moving expenses. The lease contained options
to expand four times on a 3-month basis each time. They were currently negotiating
for a building that would be located across from the new City Hall which would be
built to Data Processing specifications for security, which building was expected
to be completed in 12 to 18 months. He also explained, for Mayor Seymour, that
Price Waterhouse recommended that they seek facilities offering more security.
They did what they were able to do in their present building to enhance the security
features, but the basic design consisted completely of glass enclosures which would
make it difficult to retrofit the building.
Councilman Overholt offered Resolution No. 78R-757 for adoption, as recommended in
memorandum dated November 28, 1978, from the Director of Data Processing. Refer
to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 78R-757: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM AND ROBERT L. FELDMAN AND ROBERT L. FELDMAN AS TRUSTEE FOR SAM FELDMAN,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. (125 East
Ball Road)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-757 duly passed and adopted.
123/156: JOB-RELATED PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION - BIDDLE AND ASSOCIATES: (To
develop a job-related psychological evaluation for entry-level police officer.)
In answer to questions posed by Councilman Kott, City Manager Talley stated that
there was no guarantee the testing would identify those types of personalities
that may be predisposed to overt behavior, but it would eliminate more than in
the past. The intent was to use Biddle and Associates to provide an acceptable
and defensible manner in which the testing could be applied.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-758 for adoption, as recommended
in memorandum dated November 25, 1978, from Risk Management/Personnel/Police
Department. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 78R-758: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH BIDDLE & ASSOCIATES FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUA-
TION PROCEDURES 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, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-758 duly passed and adopted.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the transfer
of $6,114 from General Benefits Fund, Workers Compensation (73-001-4403) to the
General Fund, Employment and Affirmative Action Program (01-144-6340) to implement
the project, was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
169: TRAFFIC DIVERTER - CAMINO MANZANO: Selecting the barricade for the closing of
Camino Manzano between Avenida Palmera and Camino Arroyo and instructing the City
Engineer to proceed upon receipt of the funds from the residents. (See minutes of
August 8 and 29, 1978)
-Mayor Seymour asked if anyone was present to speak to the matter; no one was
present.
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Mayor Seymour continued that a petition had been turned over to him in opposition
to any barrier on Camino Manzano along with a map showing where the residents
lived. In reviewing it, he noted that of the approximate 400 signatories, 99 per-
cent did not live on Camino Manzano, but on streets that would be impacted by the
rerouting of traffic or who lived on a street where Camino Manzano was used for
access. He submitted the petition to the City Clerk.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked if any word had been received from the neighborhood
with regard to contribution of funds for the project; staff indicated that no
communication had been received.
MOTION: Councilman Seymour moved to continue consideration of the matter until
funds were received from the neighborhood relative for the project. Council-
man Roth seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
139: PROPOSAL BY ELKS CLUB FOR UTILIZATION OF EXCESS LAND AT ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF
COURSE: Councilman Kott noted that 90 days had already elapsed relative to the
Elks Club proposal and request regarding the golf course and asked the status of
the report that was to be submitted.
City Manager Talley stated that he recalled the request was tied into the Council's
decision on the total use of the golf course. He was under the impression that
certain decisions had to be made before the report could be finalized. The Golf
Course Commission was also requested to do more work and report back to the Council
on certain properties surrounding the course.
Councilman Kott believed that the decision made that the golf course would, in fact,
remain a golf course was sufficient because the Elks wanted to construct a building
on the course and thus, they deserved an answer.
Mr. Talley stated that he would provide the information, but some of the decisions
that were not made had to do with whether or not the course would continue to be
operated by the City. To the best of his recollection, pending final recommendations
presented to the Council by the Golf Course Commission, subsequent action hinged on
the outcome of that question.
166: ADVERTISING ON UTILITY POLES: Councilman Kott asked the status of the report
he requested relative to what the City could do to stop all manner of advertising
from being placed on utility poles.
City Manager Talley stated that he would report what had been done relative to
the illegal signs. The signs that Councilman Kott had removed from the poles
were transfered to the Utilities Department and he had not seen a response re-
garding the matter.
134: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 148: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded
by Councilman Kott, Tuesday, December 12, 1978, at 3:00 p.m., was the date and
time set for a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 148. MOTION CARRIED.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Council-
man Roth, 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 insurance carrier or the self-insurance administrator, or allowed
(e & f):
a. Claim submitted by R. Sneddon for damage to appliances and accessory facilities
purportedly sustained as a result of an electrical overload on or about November 3,
1978.
b. Claim submitted by Pacific Telephone for property damages purportedly sustained
as a result of a collision with a vehicle immediately after it had collided with a
City-owned vehicle on or about August 1, 1978.
c. Claim submitted by Mark Rocha, Jr., for property damages purportedly sustained
as a result of an accident involving a City-owned vehicle on or about August 26,
1978.
d. Claim submitted by Brenda Sailer for personal injuries purportedly sustained
as a result of actions by Anaheim Police on or about September 24, 1978.
The following claims were partially allowed as recommended by the City Attorney:
e. Claim submitted by Alexander Oppelt for property damage purportedly sustained
as a result of a rear-end collision by a City-owned vehicle on or about October 6,
1978; partial allowance in the amount of $427.95.
f. Claim submitted by Sharon Burnett for property damage purportedly sustained as
a result of a rear-end collision involving a City-owned vehicle on or about
October 6, 1978; partial allowance in the amount of $362.64.
2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed:
a. 105: Youth Commission - Minutes of November 8, 1978.
b. 105: Library Board - Minutes of October 16, 1978.
c. 140: Monthly report for October 1978 - Anaheim Public Library.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution Nos. 78R-759
through 78R-761, 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.
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167: RESOLUTION NO. 78R-759: 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: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY
LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY AND GILBERT STREET, IN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 10-4309-771-16-0263(77-78) ACCOUNT NO. 01-794-6325-4010
(78-79). (Steiny and Company)
176: RESOLUTION NO. 78R-760: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET
AND FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING THEREON. (76-22A, Coronado Street between Van
Buren Street and La Palma Avenue, public hearing set for December 19, 1978, at
3:00 P.M.)
123: RESOLUTION NO. 78R-761: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SHAMROCK CONTRACTORS, INC., IN CONNECTION
WITH THE REIMBURSEMENT OF PRIOR ADVANCES FOR SPECIAL WATER FACILITIES TO SERVE
TRACT 10167, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAIDAGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 78R-759 through 78R-761, both inclusive, duly
passed and adopted.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: The following actions taken by the City Planning
Commission at their meeting held November 6, 1978, pertaining to the following
applications, as listed on the Consent Calendar, were submitted for City Council
information.
1. CONDITIONAL USE PE~IIT NO. 1875: Submitted by First Congregational Church of
Anaheim, to expand an existing church on RS-A-43,000 zoned property located at
515 North State College Boulevard with certain code waivers.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-255, granted
Conditional Use Permit No. 1875 and granted negative declaration status.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1900: Submitted by Arno H. Stovall, Jr. and Dorothy
M. Wileman Fuller, to convert an enclosed restaurant into a drive-through restaurant
on CL zoned property located at 3210 West Lincoln Avenue with a waiver of minimum
number of parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-250, granted Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 1900 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemp-
tion determination.
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3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1903: Submitted by P. A. Cassel, to expand an
existing electrical foundry on ML zoned property located at 2740 East Coronado
Street.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-256, granted Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 1903 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical
exemption determination.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1904: Submitted by William H. and Joan E. Shoemake,
to permit a church on CL zoned property located at 224 East Broadway with certain
code waivers.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-257, denied Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 1904 and granted negative declaration status.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1910: Submitted by Lew L. Bowers, to permit therapy
and massage facility on CL zoned property located at 1733 West La Palma Avenue.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-258, granted Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 1910 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical
exemption determination.
6. VARIANCE NO. 3059: Submitted by Frank H. and Marilynn R. MacEwen, to permit
eight (8) adult cats on RS-7200 zoned property located at 523 North Sunkist Street
with a waiver of maximum number of cats.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-252, granted
Variance No. 3059 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption
determination.
7. 134: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 149: Submitted by the City Planning Commission,
to consider the following amendments to the General Plan:
I. Two parcels consisting of 2 acres on the east side of Knott Street, south of
Ball Road from low density residential to Iow-medium residential.
II. Noise Element.
The City Planning Commission set December 4, 1978, 1:30 P.M., as the date and time
for public hearing by the Planning Commission.
8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1712 - APPROVAL OF REVISED PLANS: Request of Gary
Rierson, Professional Design Concepts, Inc., for approval of revised plans to permit
a recreational facility on proposed CL zoned property located on the southeast side
of Woodland Drive, west of Magnolia Drive.
The City Planning Commission approved revised plans for Conditional Use Permit
No. 1712.
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9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1886 - APPROVAL OF REVISED PLANS: Request of
Kalyanji K. Mota, for approval of revised plans to expand an existing motel
on CL zoned property located at 2912 West Lincoln Avenue with a waiver of
minimum structural setback.
The City Planning Commission approved revised plans for Conditional Use Permit
No. 1886.
No action was taken on the foregoing items, thus the actions of the City Planning
Commission became final.
VARIANCE NO. 3060 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1905: Submitted by Robbie
Kaufman and James Norman Morgan, to construct a 3-story office building on
Portion A of RS-7200 zoned property (Resolution of Intent to CO) located at
800 South Harbor Boulevard with code waivers of:
a) minimum number of parking spaces
b) minimum site area
c) Maximum building height
d) required site screening
PORTION B: to permit an automobile parking lot on RS-7200 zoned property located
at the southwest corner of South Street and Helena Street with code waivers of:
a) permitted encroachment of a block wall in the front setback
b) permitted encroachments in the front setback
Mayor Seymour requested a review of the Planning Commission's action on subject
Variance and Conditional Use Permit.
179: AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18 - SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL
ZONES AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION: Amendments to Sections 18.01, 18.22, 18.23, and
18.24 pertaining to site development standards in hillside residential zones, were
submitted.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman Roth,
seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council finds that this project would
have no significant individual or cumulative adverse environmental impact and is,
therefore, exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 3949 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3949: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTION 18.01.130
"LOT WIDTH" OF CHAPTER 18.01; SECTIONS 18.22.061.010, 18.22.061.020, 18.22.061.021
AND 18.22.063.010 OF CHAPTER 18.22; SECTIONS 18.23.061.010, 18.23.061.020,
18.23.061.021, 18.23.063.010 AND 18.23.063.020 OF CHAPTER 18.23; SECTIONS
18.24.061.010, 18.24.061.020, 18.24.061.021, 18.24.063.010 AND 18.24.063.020 OF
CHAPTER 18.24, TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW SECTION
18.01.130 "LOT WIDTH" TO CHAPTER 18.01; SECTIONS 18.22.061.010, 18.22.061.011,
18.22.061.020, 18.22.061.021, AND 18.22.063.010 TO CHAPTER 18.22; SECTIONS
18.23.061.010, 18.23.061.011, 18.23.061.020, 18.23.061.021, 18.23.063.020,
18.23.063.040 AND 18.23.063.050 TO CHAPTER 18.23; SECTIONS 18.24.061.010,
18.24.061.020, 18.24.061.021, 18.24.061.023, 18.24.063.010, 18.24.063.020
18.24.063.040 AND 18.24.063.050 TO CHAPTER 18.24, TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICI-
PAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
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149: ORDINANCE NO. 3946: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3946 for
adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3946: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 14.32, SECTION 14.32.190, SUBSECTION .690 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS. (no parking at any time on Broadway
Street, both sides, from Dawn Street to 200 feet west of Anaheim Boulevard;
on the north side, 150 feet west of Anaheim Boulevard to 200 feet east of
Harbor Boulevard; on the south side, from 150 feet west of Anaheim Boulevard
to Helena Street)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3946 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3947: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 3947 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3947: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (71-72-4(1), CL)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3947 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3948: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3948 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3948: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (67-68-100(4), CL)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3948 duly passed and adopted.
131: INSTALLATION OF SOUND WALLS - ROUTE 57 FREEWAY: Councilwoman Kaywood
reported that she had received communication from Caltrans with regard to the
sound walls .along the Route 57 Freeway. The time for construction had slipped
and the plans were presently in Sacramento for review and preparation of adver-
tising bids. Advertising was scheduled for March 1979, bid opening in April,
start of construction, June with completion projected in 1980--cost of the project,
$3 million. Landscaping would commence immediately after completion of the sound
walls.
Thus, the City was successful in obtaining both the walls and the landscaping.
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163: HOLIDAY IN MUSIC: Councilman Roth referred to the notice they had received
on the annual Holiday in Music program presented by the Anaheim Union High School
District to be held December 13 and 14, 1978, at the Anaheim Convention Center.
He asked that the press give extra publicity to the program, noting that all high
schools and junior high schools in the District participated in what was a spectac-
ular event.
114: GRAND JURY REPORT: Councilman Kott noted that the Grand Jury Report con-
cerning three Council Members had been issued and Councilman Overholt promised
that when it was complete, he would inform the Council as to what really had
transpired. He was now interested in hearing what Councilman Overholt had to
say.
Councilman Overholt stated that according to news accounts, a letter from the
Grand Jury was directed to four or six signatories to the original request for
investigation. He had not seen the letter, but when he did, he would be glad
to respond.
City Attorney Hopkins explained that the Grand Jury only responded to the people
who submitted the request for investigation and they did not send one to the City
or the City Attorney's Office. If he was able to obtain the letter, he would
submit a copy to each Council Member.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed her concern that anybody could make a wrongful
comment and accusation and the people wrongfully accused did not even receive
the courtesy of a copy of the letter.
Councilman Overholt asked if the original letter addressed to the Grand Jury was
available, he would also like to receive a copy; Councilwoman Kaywood indicated
that she, too, had not received a copy of the letter.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Kott moved to recess into Executive
Session. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (2:16 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present. (4:20 P.M.)
RECESS: By general consent, the City Council recessed to 7:00 p.m., at the
Multipurpose Room of the Main Library, 500 West Braodway. (4:21)
Multipurpose Room, Main Library, 500 West Broadway, Anaheim California
COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28, 1978, 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: William O. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present. (7:15 P.M.)
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COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28~ 1978~ 7:00 P.M.
114/127: REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 7~ 1978 ELECTION
SAVE ANAHEIM COALITION: In accordance with the request submitted by Mr. T. B.
Catterson, on behalf of the Save Anaheim Coalition, to be scheduled to address
the City Council on the November 21, 1978 agenda, which was later continued to
this date and time, that group was given their opportunity to speak.
Mr. Mike Valenti, 202 East Adele Street, representing the Save Anaheim Coalition,
first addressed the subject of the City Attorney's letter to that group regarding
the posting of "No on C" signs prior to the November 7, 1978 election. He advised
that they take the position that the laws on campaign signs should be applied fairly
and uniformly or rewritten so that they can be effectively enforced. In this in-
stance, his organization feels they have been singled out for harassment by Council
Members Kaywood and Overholt through the City Attorney.
Mr. Valenti further referred to the outcome of Proposition "C" on the November
ballot which was unmistakenly decisive, it being defeated by a margin of 2 to 1.
He noted however that Councilwoman Kaywood publicly declared that the vote of the
people "was not an honest vote"; and he questioned what she meant by that statement.
He commented that the majority of the people have declared that they do not wish
to relinquish the right to directly elect the Mayor, nor do they want Councilwoman
Kaywood electing herself Mayor by subterfuge, and for these and other reasons, his
organization has served Councilwoman Kaywood this evening with notice of intent
to recall.
Mr. Valenti stated that they feel her removal is an absolute necessity and charged
the following:
1. In the opinion of the Save Anheim Coalition, Councilwoman Kaywood has attempted
to undermine the expressed will of the Anaheim voter by voting to put Proposition "C"
on the ballot, and in so doing publicly stated that the Council Members were better
qualified than voters to select a Mayor.
2. In the opinion of the Save Anaheim Coalition, Councilwoman Kaywood exhibited a
cavalier and punitive attitude in matters related to the City budget and a disregard
for the intent of Proposition 13.
3. In the opinion of the Save Anaheim Coalition, Councilwoman Kaywood has consis-
tently failed to represent the will of the people by joining with two other Council
Members to force decision in opposition to citizens' wishes and resist the leader-
ship of the popularly elected Mayor by deferring her prerogative to the will of
the City Manager and staff.
4. In the opinion of the Save Anaheim Coalition, Councilwoman Kaywood spearheaded
the approval of an employment contract for the City Manager with a two-year wage
guarantee.
5. In the opinion of the Save Anaheim Coalition, Councilwoman Kaywood has demon-
strated a lack of responsiveness and sensitivity toward the Hispanic community,
by displaying a contemptuous attitude toward the people requesting a hearing on
the July 30th Little People's Park incident.
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COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28, 1978, 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Valenti concluded his brief presentation by acknowledging that a recall
movement is costly and traumatic and therefore, in an attempt to reconcile the
Members of the Council and repair the estrangement that, in the opinion of the
Save Anaheim Coalition, exists between the Council and the community, the Coali-
tion presented the following seven issues for Council's consideration and advised
that the Council's vote on these issues would determine for them whether a recall
of the majority of the Council is necessary:
1. The Save Anaheim Coalition requests that the Council pass a Resolution of
Censure of Council Member Miriam Kaywood and in the same resolution endorse the
honesty and fairness of the November 7th election as it pertained to Proposition
"C"; further they request the Council to remove Miriam Kaywood as Mayor Pro Tem.
2. The Save Anaheim Coalition requests the City Council to pass a resolution re-
scinding the special employment contract of City Manager William O. Talley.
3. The Save Anaheim Coalition respectfully requests that the Council order the
City Manager, Police Chief and City Attorney to divulge fully on December 5th
all actions taken to resolve the July 30th "Little People's Park" incident and
to order the Police Chief to disclose what interdepartmental disciplinary measures
he has taken against the offending officers; further they asked the City Council
to state publicly a policy of more responsiveness to the rights and needs of the
Hispanic community.
4. The Save Anaheim Coalition requests that the Council refer the "Seymour-Kott"
1978-79 budget measures to a special citizens' panel for recommendations on im-
plementation.
5. The Save Anaheim Coalition requests that the City Council, sitting as the Rede-
velopment Agency, schedule a public meeting on the cost impact of the realignment
of Lincoln Avenue.
6. The Save Anaheim Coalition requests that the Council schedule a public meeting
to discuss the changes occurring within Anaheim, i.e., the fact that 53 percent of
the dwellings in Anaheim are now rental.
7. The Save Anaheim Coalition requests that the City Council empower a citizens'
committee to review the structure of Anaheim's government and recommend changes
that would place both the responsibility and the authority of our government in
the hands of elected officials who are directly answerable to the people.
Mr. Jim Townsend, 808 North Pine Street, stated his support of No. 7 of the requests
listed above. He noted that Anaheim has reached the size of over 200,000 popula-
tion and therefore whatever arguments which were previously advanced regarding a
City Manager form of government no longer makes sense. He was of the opinion that
the City of Anaheim has reached the stage that it needs and should have a Mayor
~lected by the people who serves the people full-time and is paid commensurately.
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COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28, 1978, 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Fernando Galaviz addressed Item No. 4 of the above listed requests, citing
that with the passage of Proposition 13, there is very little question but that
the voters want elimination of waste. Therefore, he felt the request for a
citizens' committee to review the budget measures proposed by Council Members
Seymour and Kott will divulge many savings, including the reduction of the City's
fleet of automobiles. Regarding Point No. 7, Mr. Galaviz remarked that the
problems of society today are complex and are aggravated by inflation, and that
if local government is not effective, the citizens will pay a high price. There-
fore, he was of the opinion that the Mayor, Council and City Manager should not
feel threatened, but rather accept the challenge offered by request No. 7 to
form an honest partnership to evaluate what form of City government will be most
effective in the 1980s.
Mr. T. B. Catterson stated that with regard to bigger and better Anaheim, in his
opinion the more people that enter the City, the quality of life in that city
goes down. He advised that he has attended many Council meetings at which the
citizens are present to oppose apartment houses.
Mr. Richard Ornelas, 1165 West Hampshire, representing People for Community
Development, advised that his organization has been working to better communica-
tions, improve their conditions and have better government, but they have not
had satisfaction from the City Council, and as a matter of fact are as yet, still
waiting for the report they had requested on the Little People's Park incident.
He alleged that they are still encountering Police brutality and referred to
articles printed in the newspapers, particularly the Anaheim Bulletin, which are
derogatory to the Hispanic youth of the community. He introduced young adults
who related their concerns regarding an article concerning the defacing of the
senior citizen's apartments on Chartres Street. Those who spoke on this subject
included Danny Armada, Luis Gurrero, Greg (no last name or address given) and
Marlo (no last name or address given).
In addition, Mrs. Josie Montoya, 1542 South Ninth Street, read an article from
the Anaheim Police Newsletter which she felt indicative of a poor attitude among
the policemen regarding the minority community.
Mr. Gurrero first cited the lack of counseling and employment programs at the
Youth Downtown Drop-in Center as indicative that the City Council has no real
commitment to the Chicano youth of this City.
Mrs. Eleanor Bay, 2145 West Grayson Street, pointed out that it was the Citizens'
Charter Review Committee that unanimously recommended Proposition "C" be placed
on the ballot for the people to decide, and remarked she saw nothing wrong with
this process for such decisions in 1978, nor was there anything wrong with using
the election process to ask the people if they wanted a Strong Mayor form of
government in 1976.
Mrs. Bay stated that she did not feel she had to defend any Member of the Council
and certainly not Councilwoman Kaywood, as her voting record will indicate her
support for the residents of the City. She advised she would defend the City and
its Charter. With reference to No. 4 of the list of requests, she noted that the
City Council has already appointed a Citizens~ Blue Ribbon Committee to review
the Budget.
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COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28~ 1978~ 7:00 P.M.
Mrs. Bay concluded that no person can be all things to all people all the time
and questioned whether this is the reason for the personal attack on Councilwoman
Kaywood. She questioned whose names would appear on a ballot to replace those
recalled, Mr. Valenti or Mr. Thom. She questioned why they did not run in April
for the office. She stated that the people who really care about the City of
Anaheim feel it is now time to halt these types of activities and get on with
the welfare and progress of the City.
Mrs. Billie Bird, 121MacArthur Manor, emphasized that what has been heard tonight
is opinion from a handful of people, whereas only six months ago the City voted
three excellent choices for the City Council into office. She too felt that
Councilwoman Kaywood's record stands for itself, and that the people will not
support this recall since there are too many other, more sensible ways to deal
with these difficulties than to resort to a recall election. She remarked that
she felt very sorry about the entire situation as Anaheim will now be a divided
City.
Mrs. Elaine Kaesler, 107 MacArthur Manor, advised that in her experience with the
City Council, Councilwoman Kaywood was the first person concezned about the preser-
vation of their neighborhood. She added that she is also in favor of direct election
of the Mayor by the people, but doesn't feel that is any reason not to put the ques-
tion on the ballot for the people to decide.
Mr. Jack Ward, 1736 West Greenleaf, explained that the Mayor in this City is by
design simply president of the Council and has no real powers outside of that
ceremonial position. He advised that he served on the committee which originally
formed the Charter, as well as on the recently appointed Charter Review Committee
and their rationale for placement of this Proposition "C" question on the ballot
was related to the situation wherein an elected Mayor did not maintain decorum in
Council Chambers and with the current setup, there is nothing which could be done;
also, it is conceivable with the present system that the people could elect a
Mayor who would not be able to serve because he had not been elected to the City
Council.
Changing this system of representation by five elected members with a professional
City Manager to one with an elected Strong Mayor would create the possibility of
situations such as Chicago or New York. Mr. Ward stressed that the City is
essentially a multi-million dollar business which needs professional expertise to
run it and not a politician. He urged that the Council not give in to any of the
demands presented by the Save Anaheim Coalition.
Mr. Clyde Farrell (no address given) also spoke in favor of the Council/Manager
form of government.
Mr. Frank Cozza (no address given) stated that he does not understand the move
for recall of Miriam Kaywood. He stated that those who are pushing for this shou].d
let the elected officials do their job and if they are not satisified, vote them
out of office at the next election. He further agreed that the City needs someone
who knows how to operate a business to be in charge.
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Multipurpose Room, Main Library, 500 West Broadway, Anaheim, California
COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28~ 1978, 7:00 P.M.
In response to additional requests by Mr. Ornelas to allow the young adults who
have come to speak to address the Council, and after hearing from Mario (no last
name or address given) regarding the newspaper article in the Bulletin, Council-
man Roth responded by pointing out that these individuals are chastising the
City Council for something written by a newspaper reporter, over which the City
Council has absolutely no control. He suggested that they instead take these
complaints to the newspaper.
Mr. Fred Brown stated that he found it disheartening that a group of citizens
called the Save Anaheim Coalition has come before the Council and demanded that
it respond to their way of thinking on seven points which cover a tremendously
wide range of complaints. He further noted that these complaints are not leveled
at any one individual on whom they have served recall notices, but at every Member
of the Council. Mr. Brown further expressed his frustration over the fact that
certain members of the recall movement have not come forth publicly, but are
using this movement to institute recall proceedings against one or two Members
of the City Council because they do not personally agree with their philosophies.
He stated that whether the group wishes to remove one or all five Council Members
is immaterial, that it is their right to make the attempt, but he felt they should
stick to the issues. In particular, he remarked that the Council meeting was not
called this evening to discuss the Little People's Park incident. Certainly he
remarked there has to be some logical reason behind a move to recall a publicly
elected individual, but so far he has heard nothing more than personal feelings
of individuals, complaints by minority organizations and groups, because of their
own particular biases and dislikes. He could criticize the manner in which the
coalition is going about this and felt that using this particular forum for their
debate was incorrect.
Former Councilman Jerry Sneegas concurred with Mr. Brown's statement. He advised
that he has been listening to this for one and one-half hours and still cannot grasp
what the complaint really is. It sounds as though the problem is that someone
disagrees, and he recalls from his experiences as Councilman that people disagree
repeatedly, debate the issues and come to a decision. He found it difficult to
understand why people would consider it unusual that decisions are made on 3 to 2
or 4 to 1 votes, as he felt someone should disagree all the time as it indicates
they are all thinking. Mr. Sneegas advised that despite the fact he and Council-
woman Kaywood disagreed over many things during his tenure as Councilman, he pledged
he would fight this recall movement against her because to his knowledge, no one
else has put forth the effort that she has to serve the City on the Council.
Mr. Julius Dallman, 550 South Lemon, concurred with Mr. Sneegas' remarks.
Mr. David Addison (no address given) stated that he lived in West Anaheim and
wished to lodge a complaint about the graffitti on the block wall on Ball Road,
near Oriole Street at which he lived.
Mayor Seymour allowed Mr. Galaviz and Mr. Valenti an opportunity to speak once
again and each reiterated and elaborated upon the reasons given earlier for the
recall movement. Mr. Valenti stated that all of the seven issues presented above
are predicated upon a voting record of the majority of the Council, which in his
opinion indicates a voting record contra to the people of Anaheim and that is why
his group (Save Anahiem Coalition) intends to go forward with the recall.
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Multipurpose Room, Main Library, 500 West Broadway, Anaheim, California
COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28, 1978~ 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Seymour determined sufficient input had been received and allowed the City
Council an opportunity to respond.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated that because of the manner in which all of these
charges have been presented and twisted around so completely, othe~ than to deny
them all, she would not dignify these false charges with any answers. She stated
that her record speaks very clearly, that she has given eight years of public
service on the Planning Commission and Council and for ten years prior to that,
she has served the City of Anaheim in every way possible, always with the best
intentions and in a positive manner. She pledged to continue in her efforts.
Each of the remaining Council Members spoke to the seven issues which the Save
Anaheim Coalition presented earlier as follows: Item 1--the Mayor and Council
Members were unanimous in their opinion that the November 7th election as it
pertained to Proposition "C" was indeed honest and fair and Councilman Overholt
offered Resolution No. 78R-762 for adoption, endorsing and reaffirming the
honesty and fairness of the November 7, 1978 election with particular reference
to Proposition "C". Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 78R-762: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ENDORSING THE FAIRNESS AND HONESTY OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 1978, SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION AND APPROVING THE REJECTION BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
PROPOSITION "C" WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE MAYOR BY THE CITY
COUNCIL.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-762 duly passed and adopted.
No action was taken by the Council on any of the other issues referred to in
Item No. 1.
Item No. 2--Mayor Seymour and Councilman Kott both recalled that they have gone
on record in opposition to the employment contract for Mr. Talley and the Mayor
also spoke out because he was not provided an opportunity to review it. Council-
man Overholt stated that he still disagreed with the Mayor on this subject. He
further noted that he has only known the City Manager for the seven months and
ten days he has sat on the Council and in this time, he has observed that Mr.
Talley as the chief salaried employee of the City has served professionally and
with dignity, skill and ability to provide good results. He also commented that
it is his understanding the Grand Jury found no provable criminal act involved
in the granting of this contract, and if he could receive copies of the Grand Jury
letter before next Tuesday's Council meeting, he advised he would make a public
statement as to the events leading up to this contract as he was involved in them.
Councilman .Roth stated that he supported the contract for the City Manager because
he was concerned at the time about the continued unrest because it was bad for
the City.
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COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28, 1978~ 7:00 P.M.
Item No. 3--Mayor Seymour stated that the City has already received a report
from the District Attorney's Office, which in his opinion was very unsatisfactory
and apparently the matter is now in the hands of the Orange County Grand Jury.
He expressed hope that there would be an early response from them as he feels
the neighborhood has waited too long for an answer. Council Members Overholt,
Roth and Kott all concurred with the Mayor's concern over the Little People's
Park issue. They all felt the Council to be unanimous on this point. Council-
man Roth also pointed out that he was of the opinion that Council was very, very
responsive to the community with regard to this matter.
Item No. 4--Mayor Seymour reiterated that he has spoken out against the
current budget as adopted many times and voted against it. He was also one of
those instrumental in asking that a Blue Ribbon Committee be appointed to study
and make recommendations for the 1979-80 Fiscal Year, which is now underway.
Council Members Overholt and Roth stated that they concurred with the approach
of using a Blue Ribbon Committee to study and evaluate the budget process. Council-
man Kott stated that none of his proposals or recommendations were included in the
present budget as adopted.
Item No. 5--Mayor Seymour stated that he is of the opinion that the Lincoln Avenue
realignment matter has been totally debated and discussed through a long series
of public hearings and during the redirection meetings which lasted four to six
months. Therefore, in his opinion, that decision has been made. Councilman
Overholt agreed with the Mayor's statement. Councilman Roth pointed out that he
has never voted for or against the Lincoln Avenue realignment because he is a
co-owner of property at 1000 East Lincoln Avenue which he owned years prior to
redevelopment. Councilman Kott agreed that the cost for the realignment is high,
but with all of the commitments already made, he did not think it possible to
change the decision now.
Item No. 6--Mayor Seymour advised that he, as well as the remainder of the Council,
supported an action three to four weeks ago to take a positive stance as an alter-
native to rent control, utilizing such measures as reduction of the time it takes
to process rental housing and development of mobile home park subdivisions; and
to ask the development community to come up with further such positive approaches
to the problem of rising rents without having to live with rent control.
Item No. 7--Mayor Seymour stated that he would support another citizens committee
to review the Charter however, if one of their ultimate recommendations was that
the City consider a Strong Mayor form of government, he would oppose that. However,
he felt it would be advantageous for such a group to clean up the process for
electing the Mayor so that the electorate might be able to choose any member of the
community eligible for Council to serve as Mayor. Councilman Overholt stated that
he is always in favor of such review and discussion of the form of City government.
He added that he felt those citizens who have an honest complaint with City govern-
ment should come forward at Council meetings and make their feelings known, rather
than working in the background, that the City Council meeting is the place to debate
the issues. Councilman Roth concurred with the Mayor's remarks regarding a Strong
Mayor and &lso felt it would be useful to review the Mayoral election process wherein'~
currently a citizen has to vote twice to select the Mayor.
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COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28~ 1978, 7:00 P.M.
At the conclusion of discussion, by general consent, the Council recessed for
10 minutes and Mayor Seymour announced that upon their return, they would begin
with the item originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m., the joint meeting with the
City Planning Commission, Community Redevelopment Commission and Housing Commis-
sion to discuss areas of mutual concern. (9:20 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present. (9:30 P.M.)
Following brief discussion between the City Council and Members of the Planning,
Redevelopment and Housing Commissions, it was determined that because of the
late hour and the need for some detailed discussion regarding several issues
which would take time, to postpone the joint meeting to a later date and time
certain.
MOTION: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the
joint meeting with the City Planning Commission, Community Redevelopment Commis-
sion and Housing Commission was continued to December 19, 1978, 7:30 p.m., in
the Multipurpose Room of the Main Library. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Seymour moved to adjourn to Wednesday, November 29, 1978,
at Noon in the Council Chamber. Councilman Kott seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
Adjourned: 9: 45 P.M.
LINMA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK