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1978/12/2678-1730 City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26~ 1978m 1:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session. PRES ENT: ABSENT: PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER: William O. Talley CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts CITY ENGINEER: James Ma~dox HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION MANAGER: Lisa Stipkovich BENEFITS & TRAINING MANAGER: Thomas Tyre LIBRARY DIRECTOR: William Griffith PARKS, RECREATION AND THE ARTS DIRECTOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ZONING: ASSISTANT PLANNER: Bob Kelley Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour James Ruth Annika Santalahti Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order and Welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting. MOMENT OF SILENCE: In lieu of an invocation, a moment of silence was observed. FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Roth led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS: A Resolution of Congratulations was adopted by the City Council to be presented to Police Chief Harold A. Bastrup on the occasion of his retirement for his dedicated service to the citizens of the community since the start of his law enforcement career in the City in 1955. 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 Roth seconded the motion. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $295,128.81, in accordance with the 1977-1978 Budget, were approved. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL: CONSENT CALRNDAR: Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 78R-822 and Resolution No. 78R-823 for adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book. 169: RESOLUTION NO~ 78R-822: 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: HELENA STREET STREET IMPROVEMENT AND SECURITY PACIFIC BANK STORM DRAIN, LINCOLN AVENUE TO 50' NORTH OF CHESTNUT STREET, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 46-792-6325-2270. (J. E. G. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, $28,627.40) 78-1731 C.ity Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec,mher 26, 1978, 1:30 P,M. Roi1 Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott and Roth and Seymour None None 144: RESOLUTION NO. 78R-823: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM CERTAIN HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (1979-1980) 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-822 and Resolution No. 78R-823 duly passed and adopted. 164: AWARD OF CONTRACT - HIDDEN CANYON RESERVOIR: (Account No. 51-619-7105-92180- 31200.) On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Overholt, award of contract on the Hidden Canyon Reservoir was continued to January 16, 1978. MOTION CARRIED. 177: REALLOCATION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT(HCDA) FUND: Council- woman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-824 for adoption as recommended in the memorandum dated December 19, 1978 from the Community Development Department ex- pressing concern that HCDA funds allocated to and declined by certain Orange County cities be reallocated to Orange County Consortium Cities. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 78R-824: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM EXPRESSING ITS CONCERN THAT HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT (HCDA) FUNDS ALLOCATED TO AND DECLINED BY CERTAIN ORANGE COUNTY CITIES BE REALLOCATED TO ORANGE COUNTY CONSORTIUM CITIES. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: AB SENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-824 duly passed and adopted. .%23/177: CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCING AGENCY (CHFA)PROGRAMAREA DESIGNATION AND AGReeMENT: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-825 for adoption as recommended in a memorandum dated December 19, 1978 from the Community Development Department. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO, 78R-825: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. Ill, ·lJll[lll~l IIIII]1111 ~, , ,, ~ 78-1732 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec,mher 26~ 197.8~ 1:30 P.M. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour None None 180: RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR 1979: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Overholt, renewal of the employee group Long Term Disability insurance policy with Standard Insurance Company effective, January 1, 1979, was approved as recon~nended in a memorandum dated December 20, 1978 from the Personnel Director. MOTION CARRIED. 153: PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS: Acceptance of the proposal of Acacia Medical Group to perform pre-employment medical examinations and annual medical examinations of certain employees for the years 1979 and 1980 was submitted. City Manager William Talley briefed the Council on the report dated December 20, 1978 from the Personnel Director recommending acceptance of the Acacia Medical Group to perform the subject examinations. He also stated that at 1:30 P.M. to- day the City received a communication from Terry Inns, Chairman of the Anaheim Police Association (APA) dated December 26, 1978 indicating that their Board of Directors did not concur with the proposal and requesting that the Council post- pone their decision for one to two weeks to allow their Association and the Fire Association to complete further evaluation of the group and be allowed to submit their own recommendations for consideration. Mr. Talley stated that he would like to suggest to the Council that while he had no problem in holding anything over for Council review, the Council might want to receive some input on the implications of allowing employee groups to comment on, in essence, providing City services for pre-employment and annual physicals, the costs for which were borne entirely by the City and completely outside of the M.O.U. Councilman Kott stated in going over the various results of the evaluations pre- sented, he wanted to know what criteria was used to arrive at the 40% (analysis of the cost), 60% (results of visitation~ ratio referred to in the memorandum. MOTION: Councilman Seymour interjected in order not to discuss the matter twice, the consensus of the Council should be ascertained as to whether the matter would be heard presently or continued. Councilman Kott moved to continue consideration of the matter for two weeks. Councilman Roth seconded the motion. Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood asked Mr. Tom Tyre, Benefits and Training Manager, if there was a deadline relative to the contract renewal. Mr. Tyre answered there was not and they could continue with the same organization presently performing such examinations. Councilman Kott directed staff to supply the information he previously requested. Councilman Overholt noted in the letter from the APA that they referred to two associations and he asked if the Fire was involved also. If so, they should also be advised so that they could provide input. Mr. Tyre stated that he had a letter dated December 21, 1978 from the Fire Association stating that the recommendation 78-1733 City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26~ 1978, 1:30 P.M. met with their approval. A vote was then taken on the foregoing motion. MOTION CARRIED. 180: ADDENDUM NO, 1 - NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE - POLICY ADMINISTRATION CHARGE: City Manager Talley briefed the Council on memorandum dated December 20, 1978 from the Personnel'Department recommending approval of Addendum No. 1 to the life insurance agreement with Northwestern National Life Insurance Company. The Addendum was necessary to correct the omission of the monthly policy adminstration charge of $175 inadvertently omitted from the original agreement and approved by the Council on May 2, 1978 with amendments. Mr. Talley then explained to the Council how the Omission occurred by the insurance company and confirmed the original agreement did include the $175 charge, but due to a clerical error when the agreement was amended in May, it was dropped and only recently discovered. Councilman Roth Offered Resolution No. 78R-826 for adoption as recommended in a memorandum dated December 20, 1978 from the Personnel Director. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 78R-826: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT EN- TERED INTO MAY 2, 1978, WITH NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID ADDENDUM. 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-826 duly passed and adopted. 103: FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR ANNEXATION: Mr. Talley briefed the Council on memorandum dated December 13, 1978 from the Planning Department recommending a fee schedule for processing applications for annexation of property to the City of Anaheim. Staff recommended that a part of the cost for such annexa- tions be compensated by the property owner where, heretofore, nearly all had been assumed by the City. Councilman Roth asked why the fees did not cover the actual cost. Councilman Kott maintained that the people involved relative to annexations were going to'make a profit since it was a business venture and therefore they should pay for the cost of the taxpayer. Mr. Robert Kelley, Associate Planner, stated that the costs involved in processing annexations varied over a wide range depending on many factors. Since there were many variables, there was no way of establishing a fee that would be easily rep- resentative, 78-1734 City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec,mher 26~ 1978, 1:30 P.M. Councilwoman Kaywood asked if costs were to be figured on a time basis, would the time involved in the administration aspect not make it feasible? Mr. Kelley answered it would be feasible, but costs would vary considerably. Further discussion followed wherein Councilman Roth indicated if the remuneration proposed was slightly under the cost to the City, it appeared that some median or average costs had been arrived at. Thus the City should be reimbursed at least for the average cost so that it would not be subsidizing the processing of annexa- tions. He suggested, therefore, that in the next few months when reevaluating fee schedules, the staff ascertain the average costs so that the fees could be modified. Mr. Talley Stated he would have the Planning Director review the matter accordingly. Mayor Seymour asked Mr. Kelley to explain paragraph no. 2 of the subject report indicating that the City paid a fee to LAFCO when submitting an annexation request and subsequently LAFCO and the applicant reimbursed the City for the expense. Mr. Kelley stated at the time that procedure was instituted the EIR evaluation was still in its early stage and it was set up that way so the City could recover the cost of preparing the necessary environmental documents which was unknown at that point, but it had nothing to do with the fees currently under discussion. Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-827 for adoption as recommended in the memorandum dated December 13, 1978 from the Planning Department. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO, 78R-827: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS. 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-827 duly passed and adopted. 174/140: LIBRARY SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION: Councilman Kott offered Resolution No 78R-828 for adoption as recommended in memorandum dated December 20, 1978 from Library Services/IGR Office authorizing the City Manager to submit a proposal for a Library Service Grant application in an amount not to exceed $46,000 for first year funding of a"Library Outreach Program'. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 78R-828: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ACT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THEREFOR. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 'COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour None None 78-1735 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Decmmber 26, 1978, 1:30 P.M. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-828 duly passed and adopted. 180: CITY MEDICAL PlAN INDIVIDUAL EXCESS RISK COVERAGE: After clarification by Mr. Tom Tyre of questions posed by the Mayor, Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-829 for adoption as reconmaended in the memorandum dated December 20, 1978 from the Personnel Director approving an amendment to the Northwestern National Life Insurance policy providing for annual individual excess risk coverage for the self-funded City medical plan, effective January 1, 1979. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO, 78R-829: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AMENDMENT TO NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY GROUP POLICY NO. GL-11742-1 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Jott, Roth and Seymour None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-829 duly passed and adopted. 116: PROPOSED REORGANIZATION PLAN OF CITY DEPARTMENTS: City Manager Talley briefed the Council on his extensive 8-page memorandum dated December 21, 1978 outlining his reorganization plan for City departments(on file in the City Clerk's Office) along with proposed organizational charts (Exhibit A & B) and proposed amendments to salary resolutions in order to implement classification and compen- sation changes required by the proposed reorganization plan. He emphasized the savings to the taxpayers if the plan were implemented with a long range potential of sa~ings of one-quarter of a million dollars annually. If Council concurred with the proposed reorganization plan as requested in the first motion, the subsequent motion and resolutions (3) would follow and the resolutions would anticipate that the necessary Code amendments would be forthcoming from the City Attorney's Office and adopted by the Council. MOTION: Councilman Roth moved that the Council concur with the proposed re- organization plan of City Departments as presented by the City Manager. Council- man Overholt seconded the motion. Before a vote was taken, Councilman Kott stated that he had a number of concerns relative to the proposed vast and far-reaching changes in the Cityts internal government. He was of the opinion that the change to the Agency or Bureaucratic form of government took away from the management on the part of the City Manager and added another layer of government in ternm of people who would then report to him. He also had other concerns in terms of the Charter wherein the City Treasurer, appointed by the City Council, would be under the Finance Department. He therefore deemed it appropriate at this point for the City Attorney to comment on the organizational changes as they affected the Charter. ~ ~ III ~J I I I I II I ii iii, l lll ,~ ~, 78-1736 ~it¥ Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec-mher 26, 1978, 1:30 P.M. City Attorney William Hopkins referred to the relevant Charter provisions which had been furnished to the Council for their review under a memorandum dated December 26, 1978. Mr. Hopkins then elaborated upon the 3 areas of concern he had in connection with the Charter relative to the proposed plan. (1. Section 609 -- ActinK City Manager: (Page 3, Item 4 of December 21 reorganiza- tion plan - Section 6.09 indicated in error). In his opinion, that particular section dealt only with the appointment of an acting City Manager when both the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager were temporarily absent or disabled and it was not relevant to the particular position being created. Section 702 would be more appropriate which would authorize the creation of additional departments, divisions and offices. (2) There were a number of erdinances that dealt with the various positions referred to in the resolutions proposed. He recommended that those resolutions be held or the effective date be made such that it would coincide with the amend- ment of the ordinance so that they would not be attempting to change ordinances by a resolution. ~3) Relative to the City Treasurer position, it was a position that by Charter was appointed by the City Council, as well as that of City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager. Clarification would be needed as to whether or not the position would now be under the Finance Department. There was a line going up to the City Council on the organization chart, but it should be clarified. MOTION: Councilman Kott stated that in view of the short time the Council had not only to read but to evaluate the reorganization plans, he wanted to offer a substitute motion that the matter be continued until a scheduled Council/Manage- ment work session next month so that a frank discussion could take place wherein the appropriate department heads would be involved and their input and feelings obtained. Thus, a clear-cut understanding as to all the ramifications involved in ~the sweeping change could occur. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. Before a vote was taken, Councilman Overholt asked to what extent had City staff been involved in the formation of the proposed program? Mr. Talley explained that the matter had been the subject of numerous meetings of the City staff. The charge that was sent out some time back was (1) that existing practices be recognized, (2) that no further layers be created, (3) that no additional staff be added and, (4) to take advantage of any economies and efficien- cies possible. They found that the City Treasurer appointed by the Council had been working in administrative capacities also. The report and recommendation clearly showed the reporting relationship as being directly to the City Council. He did not report to the Finance Director, nor as had bean the. practice was he expected to exercise any type of supervision or administrative control over mem- bers of the City Manager's Departments. That had occurred in the past and the new proposal would correct that situation. As part of the discussion, 4 or 5 major alternatives were reviewed by staff and the most appropriate one was as suggested in the plan. 78-1737 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1978, 1:30 P.M. Relative to Section 609, when the City Attorney stated that it did not specifically discuss that position, he was correct, but in the past there was no clear-cut line of succession and one of the major recommendations of Arthur Young and Company was that a succession plan be adopted, and they recommended the position of Deputy City Manager. The then City Manager opted to retire and consequently for the last two plus years a management team was being built without either the same City Manager or Assistant City Manager as employed by the City at the time the Arthur Young Study was initiated. The recommendation of creating a Deputy City Manager with an existing position would allow use of present talents and also establish succession. The Deputy City Manager would be named and he assumed Council would concur he would be the acting City Manager when either Assistant City Manager Hopkins or himself were not available. Formerly, administrative assistants or other department heads served in that position. To clarify, Mr. Talley stated that there had probably been scores of meetings regarding the total plan, but each one only concerned individuals working on that part of the reorganization. Beyond that, he had kept department heads advised and they had a copy of his plan. To his direct knowledge, only the part of the plan concerning each department head had been reviewed with them by him personally and some department heads had been to as many as 10 meetings on their particular aspect. He did not confer with all department heads on the total reorganization. Councilman Overholt stated that he agreed with Councilman Kott that the action to be taken was extremely important on the part of the City and he added that it was long overdue. He favored the continuance but did not want to see the item elim- inated from the Council calendar and thus recommended setting a date for the work session and continuance of the matter to a date certain thereafter. Councilman Roth stated that he was supportive of the reorganization and believed that it was the City Manager's responsibility to present such proposals to the City Council particularly when incorporating a cost savings. He was also support- ive of Councilman Kott's motion because he maintained it was important that the Council support the plan or make changes to it by working together. Council discussion then followed revolving around a meeting date and time at the conclusion of which all agreed that a Council/Management work shop would be held as tentatively scheduled on January 10, 1979 at 8:00 A.M.,with the reorganization plan to be continued to the Council meeting of January 16, 1979. A vote was then taken and the foregoing motion amended to include continuing consideration of the reorganization plan at a Council/Management work shop to be held January 10, 1979 starting at 8:00 A.M. and subsequently continued to the Council meeting of Tuesday, January 16, 1979. MOTION CARRIED. 123/180: SEARCH FOR BROKER OF RECORD - SELECTION OF CONSULTANTi (Continued from November 21, 1978) Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-830 for adoption as recomended in a memorandum dated December 18, 1978 from the Risk Manager approving a contract with Dr. Nester Roos for professional ser- vices in assisting the City in selecting a contract insurance broker, not to exceed $5,000. Refer to Resolution Book. 78-1738 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCI~ MINUTES - Decmmher 26~ 1978., 1;30 P.M. RESOLUTION NO~ 78R-830; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DR. NESTOR B. ROOS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A SEARCH FOR A BROKER OF RECORD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYORAND 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-830 duly passed and adopted. 150: OPPOSITION TO NOMINATION OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS ON THE NATIONA?. REGISTER O~' HISTORIC PLACES: (Continued from December 19, 1978) Mayor Seymour stated that as he understood the proposed resolution came before the Council the prior week when he was not present and ended up in a 2-2 vote. He thereupon offered Resolution No. 78R-831 for adoption as reco~ended in a memorandum dated December 14, 1978 from Executive Director Norm Priest. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 78R-831: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM EXPRESSING THE CITY'S CONCERN AND OPPOSITION REGARDING INCLUSION OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALPHA ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. Before a vote was taken, Mayor Seymour stated that he had reviewed the matter since a week ago and found the resolution totally consistent with a previous resolution the Council offered to the State of California. It was his hope that he would be able personally to go back to Washington D.C. late in January on business and take that opportunity to lend whatever support he could in seeing that the intent of the resolution was upheld. Councilman Kott stated for the record that the 2-2 vote the .previous week was not for the resolution, but to continue consideration of the matter until he (Mayor Seymour) could be present. Councilman Overholt also stated for the benefit of Diann Marsh who was in the Chamber audience, that they just received her long communication and if she was going to submit something to the Council, she should submit it earlier. A vote was then taken on the foregoing resolution. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour N~e None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-831 duly passed and adopted. 78-1739 City Hal.l~ A.naheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26~ 1978~ 1:30 P.M. 112: CENSURE OF GOLDMAN SACHS BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC): Councilman Kott referred to an article in the Wall Street Journal relative to the censure of Goldman Sachs by the SEC which he read into the record. At the conclusion he stated since Goldman Sachs was the organization involved with the Stadium addition, he asked the City Attorney whether or not the City had received any communication from Goldman Sachs in view of the following paragraph contained in the article. "In addition to censuring Goldman Sachs, the SEC's consent order requires the firm to send its institutional customers for govern- ment and government agency securities a letter stating the charges and the firm's actions to prevent any such future actions." City Attorney Hopkins stated that he had received no such communication from Goldman Sachs; the City Clerk also stated that no communication had been re- ceived. Also in answer to Councilman Kott, Mr. Hopkins explained that the Council did vote affirmatively on a resolution involving an agreement with Goldman Sachs on August 22, 1978. However, the action was rescinded because it was not necessary to proceed, and the agreement was never fully executed. Councilman Kott stated that any support he might have publicly, given, he would publicly like to rescind in an unofficial way. Another question revolved around the fact that the City Finance Director, George Ferrone, was involved in the procedure and he wanted to know if there could be any problem since Mr. Ferrone acted in favor of the City; specifically if there would be any disadvantage to the City because of the involvement of the Finance Director in a non-City financial transaction? Mr. Hopkins stated that in his opinion there would not be any disadvantage to the City inasmuch as it was primarily something involved with Anaheim Stadium Inc%'s action on the refinancing and the City would only be involved in an in- direct manner particularly because of the rescinding of that previous resolution. Mr. Hopkins further stated that although he did not have a copy of the article, his offhand opinion was that it did not deal with the type of activity in which the City would be involve~ but he would be happy to check into the matter with the SEC to find out if there was any implication as far as the City was concerned. 150: FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST - REQUESTED USE OF BROOKHURST COMMUNITY CENTER: Request to use the East Multipurpose Room and Room D on Monday, March 26, 1979, 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. for religious purposes, was submitted. Mayor Seymour referred to a letter dated December 6, 1978 from Nancy Davis of the First Church of Christ Scientist requesting the subject use. and asked if she was present; there was no response. Mr. James Ruth, Parks, Recreation and the Arts Director, stated that his depart- ment had no objection to the requested use, subject to the conditions indicated in his memorandum which stated, (1) that the activity must be confined to the room requested to be used and, (2) no information to be disseminated other than to the participants in their activity, and to no one else in the building. 78-1740 City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1.978, 1:30 P.M. Councilman Roth questioned memorandum dated December 18, 1978 from Deputy City Attorney Bob Franks citing the Use, Policy and Regulations For The Operation of Brookhurst Community Center approved by the Council, stating in part: "It shall not be permissible to hold religious, political, or labor activities in the Community Recreation Center." Mr. Ruth explained the Policy stated that the City Council must approve any religious or political activities in any other building, other than the Pearson Theatre. City Attorney Hopkins indicated that a waiver could be granted by the City Council. On motion by Councilma~ Seymour, seconded by Councilman Overholt, the request of the First Church of Christ Scientist to use the East Multipurpose Room and ROom D of the Brookhurst Community Center, March 26, 1979 from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., for religious purposes, was approved~ MOTION CARRIED. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 76-77-40 and VARIANCE NO. 2918 - EXTENSION OF TIME: A request was made by Horst J. Schor, Anaheim Hills, for an extension of time to Reclassification No. 76-77-40 and Variance No. 2918, for a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 (SC) to RS-HS-22,000 (SC), to establish a 30-lot subdivision on property located at the northeast corner of Canyon Rim Road and Fairmont Drive. On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the request for extension of time to Reclassification 76-77-40 and Variance No. 2918 was approved retroactive to April 19, 1978, to expire April 19, 1979. MOTION CARRIED. ' RECESS: By general consent the Council recessed before beginning the public hearings. (2:45 P.M.) AFTER RECESS: Mayor Seymour called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present. (3:00 P.M.) 176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 78-6A: In accordance with application filed by Douglas D. Anderson of Emkay Development and Realty Company, public hearing was held on the proposed abandonment of a portion of excess road and public utility easement along the north side of Orangewood Avenue from 1,182 feet east of to Anaheim Boulevard. Pursuant to Resolution No. 78R-505 duly published in the Anaheim Bulletin and notices thereof posted in accordance with the law. A report of the City Engineer dated August 25, 1978 was submitted together with a recommendation by the Planning Commission for approval of Abandonment 78-6A. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there Being no response he closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Kaywood asked for confirmation that if the abandonment were approved, there would still be room for the freeway overcrossing (Haster Street) in the event funds would become available? 78-1741 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec-tuber 26, 1978~ I:30P.M. City Engineer James Maddox stated that if the subject portion were sold, there would still be adequate room to construct a viaduct overcrossing with a frontage roa~ and the City wouldn't have to turn around and buy a portion back to do so. EIR - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Roth, the City Council ratified the determination by the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section 3.01 of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an EIR Report and is, therefore,categorically exempt from the requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Seymour offered Resolution 78R-832 for adoption approving Abandon- ment 78-6A as recommended by the Planning Co~mmission. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO 78R-832: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A/~AHEIM ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE. (78-6A) Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMB~S: Overholt, Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Seymour None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-832 duly passed and adopted. PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE N~. 3062: An application was made by David S. and Marion Graff Collins to erect a freestanding sign on C-R zoned property located at 915 South West Street with a waiver of maximum sign height. The City Planning Commission pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-264 reported that the Planning Director has determined that the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section 3.01, Class ll, of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an EIR Report and is,therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file an EIR, and further denied Variance No. 3062. Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was filed by Marvin Sever, Agent, and Public Hearing scheduled this date. Miss Santalahti described the location and surrounding land uses. She outlined the findings given in the staff report which was submitted to and considered by the City Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if the applicant or applican~'~ agent was present and desirous of being heard. Mr. Henry Smith, 1812 W. Ninth Street, Long Beach, representing the property owner and sign, company stated he was aware that the sign ordinance allowed for 25 feet to the top and also allowed for a variance procedure. He also indicated that the matter of bussing people or people coming to the motel by other means of transportation was submitted by the motel owner, but that did not necessarily mean he wished to abandon the concept of people arriving at the motel by private 78-1742 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec-mher 26~ 1978~ 1:30 P.M. automobile and attracting people off the street. A substantial portion of his business had to be obtained in that manner in order to make it profitable. This was the third motel the owner had in Anahetm~and the two others were granted variances in sign height of 40 feet. The particular design of the subject sign did not lend itself to a 25-foot height with the reader board in its present position as it would drop the board very close to the ground. The owner was also trying to keep his signs of the same design for all three motels. Councilman Roth asked tile height of the sign on the adjacent property of the Stardust Motel; a gentleman from the audience indicated it was 35 feet in height. Councilman Roth noted that the variance requested the height of 50 feet which presented a problem. Mr. Dale Boone, designer, stated that the owner's building was going to be three stories. That was the reason for the 50-foot sig% as well as to get over the parking lot of the Sheraton Hotel across the street. If the 50-foot height were allowed, it would elevate the main part of the sign high enough so that it could be seen from Ball Road without much problem, and the configuration was such that it could not be seen from the rear but only from the sides and front. Even at 50 feet, the proposed sign could not be seen from residential areas. Councilwoman Kaywood asked relative to other high signs in the area if any had requested parking waivers? Miss Santalahti answered"nH and explained that requests for parking waivers had been fairly recent within the last two or three years and she did not believe there was any need for them in the immediate area. Councilwoman Kaywood stated her concern that since the petitioner had asked for a parking waiver, such a request would have precluded an additional height for a sign. If that request was also presented at the Planning Commission meeting when they approved a waiver of the minimum number of parking spaces on September 25, 1978, she believed their decision might have been different. Mr. Boone stated that one of the Planning Commissioners personally visited the site and agreed with the~ whereas the other Commissioners had not and they did not favor the request because of the way the ordinance was written. Mr. Boone continued that a unique situation existed in the subject area. It was an entertainment area such as no other city had. Although he agreed whole- heartedly with the concept of sign height and present ordinances of the City, the area under consideration was one where businesses were trying to draw a number of people to have fun. Signs were one way of showing color and excitement and Las Vegas was a good example. The sign they were proposing would look smaller than its actual size. Even though it was a fairly large sign in its configura- tion, it had a very dark background and the only thing visiblewas the word SAGA, the KNIGHT, and a thin rim of light around the sign. Councilwoman Kaywood emphasized that a "Las Vegas" type atmosphere was exactly what they did not want. 78-1743 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1978, 1:30 P.M. Mr. Boone then explained for Councilman Kott that he was suggesting that an ordinance be drawn that would compliment the fun zone. The ordinance that the City had in the past allowing 35 to 40 feet was viable,and he believed it should be kept in that range but, with good taste,it was still possible to have a big sign. Councilman Kott asked for clarification relative to the parking situation. wanted to know if it came about because it was felt that busloads of people would be transported to the motel and thus optimum parking was not needed? He Mr. Boone answered that although he did not know much about the parking matter, he heard that they were going to be bussing people i% which wOuld assist relative to parking requirements. Ail of the rooms would not be taken up strictly with drive-in people. Mr. Smith stated that they had also requested the motel owner to be present for questioning. He had several other motels, and he could bring people by bus from those motels in order to keep all of the motels full. Although they were asking for a 50-foot sign, they would accept anything between 25 and 50 feet which would help in varying degrees. There being no further persons who wished to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilman Kott observed on the one hand there was reduced parking because of bussinD but at the same time the petitioner wanted a larger sign to draw more people. Councilwoman Kaywood stated she had a problem with the request in asking to have the sign height doubled when a waiver had been granted on the amount of parking from 102 down to 78 for a 102-unit motel. The requests were contradictory in her opinion since they were asking for a huge sign facing the freeway in order to attract auto traffic. At the time the matter was previously discussed, they talked about the parking spaces being filled and if so, they would not be able to rent any more of the rooms even if they were vacant. Such a situation would become a problem for the City relative to enforcement and the City did not need to take on that additional job. Councilman Roth stated he was sympathetic to the competition concept around the park. As well, the sign was not going to have an effect on the residential community and although he would be opposed to increasing the height to 50 feet, he would not be opposed to it being compatible with that of the Stardust Motel, which was 35 feet. Further brief discussion followed wherein questions were posed to the agent and staff by the Council for purposes of clarification. EIR REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPT: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, the City Council ratified the determination of the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section 3.01, Class ll, of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an EIR report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED. ~,1 III/~! __ II L. III II ~ iii ~i" Ii1/[I ii I~ll ' Iii II I I II ~UI IIII II II 78-1744 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1978, 1:30 P.M. Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-833 for adoption denying Variance No. 3062 upholding the findings of the City Planning Commission thus limiting the sign height to 25 feet. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 78R-833: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DENYING VARIANCE NO. 3062. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Kott and Seymour Overholt, Roth None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 78R-833 duly passed and adopted. PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO, 60-61-98 (Readvertised) AND CONDITIONAl, USE PERMIT NO. 1915: Application by Eagle Realty Company to amend conditions of approval and to permit a board and care facility for the elderly on CL and PLD-M zoned property located south and west of the southwest corner of Vermont Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard with approximate frontage of 230 feet on the south side of Vermont Avenue and 223 feet on the west side of AnaheiTM Boulevard. The City Planning Cormmission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-259, declared the subject project exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR Report pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and further recommended approval of the request for the amendment of conditions, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all engineering requirements of the City of Anaheim along Vermont Street, including preparation of improvement plans and installation of all improvements such as~ curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street grading and paving, drainage facilities or other appurtenent work, shall be complied with as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans and specifications on file in the Office of the City Engineer; that street lighting facilities along Anaheim Boulevard and Vermont Street shall be installed prior to final building and zoning inspections unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Utilities, and in accordance with standard specifications on file in the Office of the Director of Public Utilities; or that a bond, certificate of deposit, letter of credit, or cash, in an amount and form satisfactory to the City of Anaheim shall be posted with the City to guarantee the installation of the above improvements are installed prior to occupancy. 2. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the sum of three and one-half dollars ($3.50) per front foot along' Vermont Street for street lighting purposes. 3. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the sum of ninety-five (95¢) cents per front foot along Anaheim Boulevard and Vermont Street for tree planting purposes. 78-1745 City Ha. ll~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1978~ 1:30 P.M. 4. That sidewalks shall be installed along Anaheim Boulevard as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans and specifications on file in the Office of the City Engineer. 5. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved plans on file with the Office of the Director of Public Works. 6. That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to commencement of structural framing. 7. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer. 8. That Condition Nos. 1, 2 and 3, above-mentioned, shall be complied with prior to the time that a building permit is issued, or within a period of one year from the date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may grant. 9. That Condition Nos. 4, 5 and 7, above-mentioned, shall be complied with prior to final building and zoning inspections. The Mayor asked if the applicant or applicant's agent were present and desirous of being heard. A gentleman from the audience indicated his presence and stated there was nothing he wished to add other than that he was satisfied with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-260, granted Condi- tional Use Permit No. 1915, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay the commercial traffic signal assessment fee (Council Policy No. 214) amounting to $180.00 per 1000 square feet of commercial building or fraction thereof prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked Exhibit Nos. 1 and 2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Overholt, 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. Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-834 for adoption amending Resolution No. 6960. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 78R-834: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN RESOLUTION NO. 6960 RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION NO. 60-61-98. 78-1746 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1978~ 1:30 P.M. 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-834 duly passed and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 3953: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3953 for first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3953: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1619 RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION NO. 60-61-98. ' Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 78R-835 for adoption, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 1915, as approved by the Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO~ 78R-835: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1915. 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-835 duly passed and adopted. CO~SENT 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 Mmmher 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 adminstrator: a. Claim submitted by Rafael Juan Mendive £or damages purportedly sustained as a result o£ actions by Anaheim Police on or about October 8, 1978. b. Claim submitted by Mark Webber for property damages purportedly sustained as a result of a hole in the street on or about November 14, 1978. c. Claim submitted by Isidro M. Cortez for property damages purportedly sus- tained as a result of an accident involving City-owned vehicle on or about November 22, 1978. d. Claim submitted by Edgar W. W. mmons, Jr. for damages to motorcycle purport- edly susta'ined as a result of a hole in the street with no warning devices posted, on or about November 24, 1978. 78-1747 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26~ 1978~ 1:30 P.M. e. Claim submitted by H. L. Canterberry for personal injuries purportedly sus- tained to his wife's hand (Shirley Canterberry) as a result of coffee being spilled at the Convention Center, on or about August 26, 1978. f. Claim submitted by Carmella N. Barnes for property damages purportedly sus- tained as a result of a rock in the street hitting car, on or about November 30, 1978. g. Claim submitted by State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (Tony Silvain, Insured) for damages purportedly sustained as a result of power line falling on private property on or about September 10, 1978. h. Claim submitted by Tony Silvain for damages purportedly sustained as a result of power line falling on private property on or about September 10, 1978. i. Claim submitted by Thomas Lee and Kang Lee for personal injuries and damages purportedly sustained as a result of traffic accident caused by Anaheim Police emergency vehicle on or about September 18, 1978. j. Claim submitted by Doris N. Woodson, Monique C. Woodson, Rene L. Woodson, minors; Irene Arriola, mother and guardian ad litem for damages purportedly sustained due to death of claimants' father, resulting from a traffic accident caused by malfunctioning traffic signal, on or about September 6, 1978. 2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed: a. 175: Utilities Department, Utilities Field Division - Monthly report for November 1978. b. 175: Utilities Department, Customer Service Division - Monthly report for November 1978. c. 105: d. 105: e. 105: Youth Commission - Minutes of December 13, 1978. Library Board - Minutes of November 20, 1978. HACMAC - Minutes of December 5, 1978. MOTION CARRIED. 179: DEED RESTRICTIONS - SEYED N, DOROUDI: Request for cancellation of deed restrictions on property located at 1581 West Katella Avenue was submitted. After clarification of the request for Councilman K°tt by Miss Santalahti, Councilman Kott moved to continue the request for cancellation of deed re- strictions on the subject property to January 16, 1979. Councilman Roth seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Councilman Roth offered Resolution Nos. 78R-836 and 78R-837. 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. 78-1748 City Hall~ Anaheima California - COUNCIL MINUTES - pecember 26, 1978~ 1:30 P.M. 165: RESOLUTION NO, 78R-836: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REaR, IRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: BARRIER REMOVALS, AREA BOUNDED BY WEST STREET, KATELLA AVENUE, SANTA ANA FREEWAY AND ORANGEWOOD AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 13-793-6325-3210; APPROVING THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION 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 January 25, 1979 at 2:00 P.M.) 176: RESOLUTION NO, 78R-837: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS OR ALLEY (S) AND FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING THEREON. (78-10A, Rio Vista, south of Wagner Street to the Rancho Line, public hearing to be held January 16, 1979 at 3:00 P.M.) 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-836 and 78R-837 duly passed and adopted. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: The following actions taken by the City Planning Commission at their meeting held December 4, 1978, pertaining to the following applications, as listed on the Consent Calendar, were submitted for City Council information. 1.~ RECLASSIFICATION NO.78-79-24 AND VARIANCE NO. 3066: Submitted by Ebrahim and Sally Ann Talebi for a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200, to con- struct a 30-unit apartment complex on property located at 715 Webster Avenue with a waiver of type of parking spaces. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution Nos. PC78-282 and PC78-283, granted Reclassification No. 78-79-24 and Variance No. 3066, respectively, and granted negative declaration status. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1775: Submitted by California Lutheran Bible School, to amend conditions of approval on RS-A-43,000 zoned property located at 631 South Western Avenue. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-284 amended conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 1775 and previously approved negative declaration status. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1909: Submitted by the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, to permit an adult book store on property located at 234 East Lincoln Avenue with a waiver of minimum number of parking spaces. Conditional Use Permit No. 1909 was withdrawn by the petitioner, and the Planning Commission ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption determination. 78-1749 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - December 26, 1978~ 1:30 P.M. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1916: Submitted by Roshel, to permit on-sale beer and wine in a proposed sandwich shop on CL zoned property located at 1788-1792 South Euclid Street. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-285, granted Conditional Use Permit No. 1916 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption determination. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1917: Submitted by Robert L. Wetzler and A. E. Arnold, to expand a truck and trailer rental yard on CG zoned property located at 600 and 626 South Anaheim Boulevard. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-286, granted Conditional Use Permit No. 1917 for 2 years and granted negative declaration status. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1918: Submitted by Parks Properties, Inc., to permit a trailer rental and leasing facility on ML zoned property located at 928 East Vermont Avenue with a waiver of required enclosure of outdoor uses. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-287, granted Conditional Use Permit No. 1918 and granted negative declaration status. 7. VARIANCE NO. 3061: Submitted by Imperial Associates, to retain existing illegal signs on CL (SC) zoned property located at 5640 East La Palma Avenue with certain code waivers. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-278, denied Variance No. 3061 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption determination. 8.- VARIANCE NO. 3064: Submitted by Dean R. Jones, to construct a tennis court on RS-HS-43,000 zoned property located at 4530 Cerro Vista Drive with a waiver of minimum structural setback. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC78-279 granted Variance No. 3064 and ratified the Planning Director's categorical exemption determim~tion. 9. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 77-78-29 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Requested by Koizumi Imternational, Inc., for an extension of time to Reclassification No. 77-78-29, for a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 to RM-4000 to establish a 9-unit con- dominium complex on property located at 3539 West Savanna Street. The City Planning Commission granted an extension of time to Reclassification No. 77-78-29, to expire December 5, 1979. 10. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 1766 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Requested by Thomas H. Alley, Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc., for° an extension of time to Conditional Use Permit No. 1766, to permit a private club with bingo on ML zoned property located at 1515-H South Sunkist Street. The City Planning Commission granted an extension of time to Conditional Use Permit No. 1766, to expire November 21, 1979. 78-1750 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec-mher 26~ 1978a 1:30 P.M. 11. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 1769 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Request by Marie Albert, Agent, requesting an extension of time to Conditional Use Permit No. 1769, to permit on-sale beer and wine on CL zoned property located at 1287 East Lincoln Avenue. The City Planning Commission granted an extension of time to Conditional Use Permit No. 1769,to expire November 21, 1979. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 77-78-64 and E,I,R, NO, 216: Submitted by Mabel J. Bauer and United California Bank, for a change in zone from County A-1 to PC, on 375 acres located southeast and southwest of.Riverside Freeway and Weir Canyon Road (Bauer Ranch). The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution Nos. PC78-274, PC78-275 and PC78-276 granted Reclassification No. 77-78-64 and certified EIR No. 216. Councilman Kott requested a review of the Planning Commission's action on the application. ORDINANCE NO. 3954: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordiance No. 3954 for first reading. ORDINANCE NO, 3954: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (66-67-61 (88), C-R) 120: COMPLAINTS RELATIVE TO KNOTT GARDENS CONVERSION TO CONDOMINIUMS: Councilwoman Kaywood explained that she had received a number of phone calls relative to the subject, which were in the process of being investigated. The complaints revolved around the fact that none of the conditions were as promised, for example, it was thought that the cost to purchase a condominium after conversion would be $37,000 to $39,00~ low-cost housing with reasonable monthly payments. In reality, the price was going to be $49,000 to $54,000 and instead of $230 payments they would be $494 a month. The superintendent of construction on the project expressed concern that the Council or City representative should visit such locations before decisions were made to allow a conversion. The condition, of the units in this case was such that the cost to convert was tremendous. Councilwoman Kaywood stated she was not requesting any specific actio% but was merely alerting the Council relative to future requests for conversions to insure that staff first investigated the matter to ascertain the condition of the units. If that had been done with the Knott Gardens, it would have been apparent that the conversion could not have been accomplished in the price range anticipated. Councilman Roth recalled that at the time of the public hearing the applicant indicated the complex was in deplorable condition and he was trying to improve the housing conditions by refurbishing it completely. Although he was interested in following through on the matter, he was supportive, and the City as well should be supportive, of innovative ways to provide some lower cost housing. In the joint Planning Commission/Council meeting held recentl~ he suggested that the Commission explore the possibility of a zero lot line and to pursue the cutting of red tape to lower the cost of building. He believed the revolution 78-1751 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Dec.mher 26, 1978, 1:30 P.M. of the 1980s was going to be housing, and the Council had an obligation to provide leadership in the Community. Conversion of units at times with each weighed on their own individual merits posed a challenge and opportunity to the Council in providing that necessary lower-cost housing. Councilwoman Kaywood agreed that it was necessary to search for more innovative ways to provide such housing, but maintained if that was built at the outset, it would be better than a conversion. RECESS~- EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Roth moved to recess into Executive Session. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (3:40 P.M.) AFTER RECESS; The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present. (4:19 P.M.) ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Overholt moved to adjourn. Councilman Roth seconded the motion. ~TION CARRIED. Adjourned: 4:19 P.M.