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City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - April 26~ 1977~ 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: William O. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: William T. Hopkins
STADIUM-CONVENTION CENTER-GOLF DIRECTOR: Tom Liegler'
PLANNING DIRECTOR: Ron Thompson
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR - ZONING: Annika Santalahti
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR - PLANNING: Phil Schwartze
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: Ken Clements
SENIOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR: Harley Hesse
CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR: Les King
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: Reverend Gordon Sloan of the Melodyland Hotline Center gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman William Kott led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS: The following proclamations were issued by Mayor Thom and approved
by the City Council and were accepted by Mr. William M. Clines and Messrs. Walter
Last and Walter Tappen, respectively.
"Anti-Litter Month" - month of May, 1977
Law Day U.S.A. in Anaheim - Sunday, May 1, 1977
MINUTES: Approval of minutes was deferred 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 Thom seconded the motion. MOTION
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $2,166,152.73 , in accordance
with the 1976-77 Budget, were approved.
123: AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY~ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
(Shapell Government Housing) Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 77R-284 for
adoption as recommended in memorandum dated April 18, 1977 from Executive Director
Norm Priest. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-284: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH THE ANAHEIM
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, SeymDur, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-284 duly passed and adopted.
153 AND 177: AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERMEDIATE CLERK TO BE ADDED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY
STAFF: On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth, authorization for
an Intermediate Clerk presently EDA funded to be transitioned into a regular Housing
Authority position effective May 6, 1977, as requested by the Executive Director in
his memorandum dated April 20, 1977, was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
153: CHANGE IN EXEMPT STATUS~ PLAN CHECK ENGINEER JOB CLASS: The Mayor noted in
memorandum dated April 20, 1977, from Personnel Director McRae, that Personnel had
consulted with the AMEA on the subject Job class. He requested that written affir-
mation of such consultation be obtained prior to the Council taking action to be
assured that the Association had time to digest and react accordingly in like matters.
He recalled that a policy had been established a few weeks prior wherein this pro-
cedure would be followed.
Mr. Talley confirmed that written affirmation would be obtained in the future, but
only to the extent of informing the Association of what was being submitted to the
Council and in no way soliciting or seeking their concurrence; whether or not they
agreed would be immaterial to the administration. The Mayor agreed that would be
satisfactory.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed her concern that tired and overworked employees
could not perform at top efficiency if a great deal of work evolved as a result
of assigning overtime work to Plan Check Engineers on a special request basis by
the developer. If more employees were needed, then that should be considered.
Mr. Talley stated the matter would be brought to the Council's attention should
the need arise.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-285 for adoption as recommended in
memorandum dated April 20, 1977 from the Personnel Director. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-285: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
DELETING THE JOB CLASS OF PLAN CHECK ENGINEER FROM RESOLUTION NO. 76R-680 AND
ESTABLISHING PLAN CHECK ENGINEER AS AN OVERTIME NON-EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION. (effec-
tive April 15, 1977)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-285 duly passed and adopted.
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134: AREA III - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 142: Councilwoman Kaywood referred
to Page 7 of the text of the Anaheim City General Plan for the Santa Ana Canyon
Area presented for approval and expressed her concern relative to Items C and D,
concluding with the statement "Do not exclude any portion of society." She ex-
plained that the matter had been discussed with the Task Force and the consensus
was that it was unrealistic to subsidize very expensive housing. Since there was
such a great need, coupled with a very limited amount of funds, it was necessary
to provide the greatest number with the least amount and not the reverse. If
expensive housing were to be subsidized, funds would not go very far.
The Mayor stated that staff was undoubtedly referring to 235-I tracts at the mouth
of the Canyon.
Councilwoman Kaywood explained that her comments were directed to the future.
Mr. Phil Schwartze, Assistant Planning Director - Planning, stated that the text
of the General Plan was compiled by the Task Force and the statements referred to
were also contained in the City's Housing Element.
Councilwoman Kaywood also requested that the name of Bob Dunham, on Page 18, be
deleted as he only had the opportunity to attend one Task Force meeting.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-286 for adoption as recommended in
memorandum dated April 15, 1977 from the Planning Department. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-286: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TEXT TO ACCOMPANY AREA III OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 142 RELAT-
ING TO THE SANTA ANA CANYON AREA.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-286 duly passed and adopted.
173: OPPOSITION TO ICAA STUDY: The Mayor explained that it had been brought to
his attention that the Intercounty Airport Authority (ICAA) had reinstituted their
efforts of obtaining endorsement for the study of a proposed airport in the Chino
Hills area. To that extent, Mr. Larry Curran was present at the request of Mary
Dinndorf to make an appeal to the Council to prevent the Authority from pursuing
the study.
Mr. Larry Curran, 5092 Torita Way, Yorba Linda, President of PATCH (Prevent Airport
through Chino Hills) explained that he had received a call from Councilman Wedaa of
Yorba Linda inquiring as to what PATCH intended to do when the ICAA made a presenta-
tion to the City of Costa Mesa for endorsement of a study of the Chino Hills Airport
Facility. Mr. Curran stated that subsequently he attended that particular Council
meeting but since the question was on the consent calendar, there was no public
discussion. He noted, however, that Mr. Jack Dutton, who previously made the pre-
sentation on behalf of the ICAA was in the audience. Mr. Dutton was doing the
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representation work for the Authority. The resolution adopted at the meeting
supported the Airport Master Plan Study to be conducted by the ICAA. Mr. Curran
also stated that recently State Senator John Briggs, speaking on the floor of the
Senate, proposed that the area in question be dedicated to open space for a
regional park. His opponent speaking the same day in Sacramento was Jack Dutton.
Mr. Curran concluded by requesting Anaheim's cooperation through a resolution appeal-
ing to the cities who had joined forces with ICAA asking them to withdraw their
support.
In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Curran explained that besides Costa Mesa,
there were allegedly twelve other cities who supported the resolution, confirmed
by a Mr. Salmon of ICAA, although at the time he was only able to name San Clemente,
San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach, Tustin, Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos. Mr.
Curran had not yet determined the balance of the twelve, but stated that he would
obtain the names for Councilwoman Kaywood.
MOTION: The Mayor stressed his opposition to the proposed study, as well as the
City's past leadership position in opposing an airport in the Chino Hills, which
study was also rejected by SCAG, the County of Orange, and every other responsible
governmental Agency. He urged continued opposition to what he termed a scheme to
use public funds to develop Chino Hills into anything, including an airport if all
else failed, and offered a motion instructing staff to draw up a resolution or letter,
whichever was most appropriate, to be sent to all the cities in Orange County.
Before action was taken, Councilman Seymour proposed additions to the motion
or resolution, first speaking to Anaheim's neighboring cities who did not seem to
be concerned about the City's environment explaining that Anaheim shares a good
neighbor policy and has tried to be cooperative to the greatest extent possible and
now Anaheim is seeking the same cooperation in return by requesting other cities to
consider withdrawal from the organization pursuing the study. As well, the resolu-
tion should seek the support of other cities for Senator Briggs' proposal for a
regional park on the proposed airport site (Chino Hills) which, if successful, would
close the matter once and for all.
Councilman Seymour also expressed his concern and considered it unfortunate that an
ex-Mayor of Anaheim was pursuing the issue when he was well aware of the will of
Anaheim citizens in opposing the Chino Hills Airport.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated that SCAG's Executive Committee rejected even the
possibility of a study as the fragile environment of the Chino Hills area was well
known to everyone on the Committee. Further, she noted that the area was very
close to Ontario Airport and with the same flight pattern, it could create an
extremely dangerous condition.
Mr. Curran explained that although SCAG had spoken openly against the ICAA proposi-
tion, certain representatives were fearful as to the consequences, since they were
representatives of their respective cities, if their support should differ from
their city's stand on the matter.
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In answer to Councilman Kott, Mr. Curran stated that it was unknown who funded
ICAA but if that matter ever became a primary concern, government facilities
could determine the source.
Councilman Thom thereupon offered Resolution No. 77R-287 for adoption, opposing
the proposed ICAA study, to be sent to all cities in Orange County including the
additions as stated by Councilman Seymour relative to a good neighbor policy
and seeking support for Senator Briggs' proposal for a regional park on the pro-
posed Chino Hills Airport site. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-287: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED STUDY FOR THE CHINO HILLS AIRPORT SITE
AND URGING ALL CITIES TO WITHDRAW FROM THEIR SUPPORT OF SAID PROPOSAL AND FURTHER
URGING SUPPORT OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19 FOR A REGIONAL PARK IN PLACE
OF THE PROPOSED AIRPORT SITE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-257 duly passed and adopted.
142: 1976 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE: On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth, a public
hearing to adopt the 1976 Edition of the International Conference of Building
Officials Uniform Housing Code with amendment thereto, was set for May 24, 1977 at
3:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
173: COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO: Mr. Doug Ring,
Deputy to Los Angeles County Supervisor Baxter Ward, explained that Santa Fe
Railroad was acquiescing train service from Los Angeles to San Diego which service
did not however, operate during peak hours. Because of this, the County of Los
Angeles filed a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission ordering Santa Fe
Railroad to operate the County train between Los Angeles and San Diego in the
commuter time slot and they were requesting Anaheim's support.
Councilman Kott thereupon offered Resolution No. 77R-288 for adoption as requested
in letter dated April 1, 1977 from the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County
and recommended in memorandum dated April 18, 1977 from the Planning Director.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-288: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PERMIT THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO OPERATE COMMUTER TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO, INCLUD-
ING STATION STOPS IN SANTA ANA AND FULLERTON, AND TO FURTHER ORDER THE SANTA FE
RAILROAD TO PERMIT USE OF ITS FACILITIES FOR SAID OPERATION.
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-288 duly passed and adopted.
Along the same vein, Councilman Seymour questioned staff relative to the status
of the train station platform to be constructed at Anaheim Stadium.
Mr. Schwartze stated that the check for the Grant Application of approximately
$80,000 which was approved to build the platform was in process and expected to
be received shortly.
123: AGREEMENT FOR TRAINING ANAHEIM POLICE PERSONNEL: (Agreement No. 341-76/77,
California Highway Patrol) Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-289 for
adoption as recommended in memorandum dated April 19, 1977 from the Chief of Police.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-289: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY PATROL, RELATING TO
TRAINING CLASSES FOR ONE ANAHEIM POLICE OFFICER AT THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
ACADEMY. (Training Agreement No. 341-76/77)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-289 duly passed and adopted..
132: RATE ADJUSTMENT STUDY FOR REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACTS: (Anaheim Disposal
Company and Jaycox Disposal Company) Councilman Seymour explained that he had
several meetings with both Public Works Director Piersall and Mr. Raoul Rangel,
President of Jaycox Disposal, relative to rate adjustments. Since both Anaheim
Disposal and Jaycox were going to be submitting rate increases, before making a
decision in trying to set equitable rates, it was deemed advisable to wait until
the extent of the increases was known. He suggested, therefore, that the matter
be held over until the new rates were submitted, expected to be within the next
30 days.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, consideration of
equitable charges to multi-family units was continued until after anticipated
new contract rates with Anaheim Disposal Company and Jaycox Disposal Company
were submitted, analyzed and forwarded to the Council. MOTION CARRIED.
123 AND 164: PAYMENT FOR RAMPART STREET SEWER TO THE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY
AUTHORITY: (Account No. 110-422-922-01) On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded
by Councilman Roth, authorization of payment to the Fire Training Facility Authority
in the sum of $25,258 from Account No. 110-422-922-01 for the construction of the
Rampart Street sewer was approved, as recommended in memorandum dated April 19,
1977 from the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
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169: WORK ORDER NO. 798-B~ LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (East Street Street Improvement~
Ventura Contracting) On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman
Roth, a 3-day extension of time to Work Order No. 798-B, East Street Street Improve-
ment and assessment of liquidated damages totaling $75 was approved, as recommended
in memorandum dated April 18, 1977 from the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
169: WORK ORDER NO. 788-A AND 812~ LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: (Halliday Street Street
Improvement, Sully-Miller Contracting Company) On motion by Councilman Roth,
seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, a 45-day extension of time to Work Order Nos.
788-A and 812 and assessed liquidated damages of $1,125 was approved, as recom-
mended in memorandum dated April 18, 1977 from the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
135: H. G. "DAD" MILLER ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE: Councilman
Seymour stated that since architect Donald Brown had performed some work for him
on a building about a year prior and he may be engaging his services again in the
future, he would abstain from discussion and voting on the present matter.
Councilman Seymour left the Council Chamber. (2:10 p.m.)
Mr. Tom Liegler, Stadium-Convention Center-Golf Director briefed the Council on
his report dated April 20, 1977 recommending approval of preliminary drawings of
the proposed driving range at the H. G. "Dad" Miller Golf Course, as well as approval
of the first payment for the drawings to architect Donald Brown. As depicted in
the drawings, he emphasized that the range would be an asset to the Golf Course
operation providing one of the finest ranges in the United States, as well as a
cost effective program since it was estimated the range would pay for itself within
five years. He explained that the plans were approved unanimously by the Golf
Course Commission after looking at numerous other facilities in Southern California.
In answer to Councilman Roth, Mr. Liegler confirmed that because the lighting for
the range would be located at ground level, it would not cause light intrusion into
the mobile homes and apartments to the west and to the north.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, preliminary plans
for the H. G. "Dad" Miller Anaheim Municipal Golf Course Driving Range and payment
of $1,250 to Donald M. Brown, architect, for work completed to date, was approved
as recommended in report dated April 20, 1977 from the Stadium-Convention Center-Golf
Director. Councilman Seymour temporarily absent. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour returned to the Council Chamber. (2:17 p.m.)
128: BANKING SERVICES: Referring to memorandum dated April 7, 1977 from the
City Manager requesting banking services authorization, the Mayor asked if the
service cost as outlined was guaranteed to remain the same for the 24-month
period proposed.
Assistant City Manager William T. Hopkins explained that the rates were firm for
one year but the intent was to review the matter annually.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, procurement of
banking services from the Bank of America for a projected term of two years was
approved with a rate comparison review to be made at the end of one year. MOTION
CARRIED.
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156: LEAA FUNDING REDUCTIONS: City Manager Talley referred to memorandum dated
April 22, 1977 from the National Association of Counties and memorandum dated
April 25, 1977 from the Orange County Criminal Justice Council relative to
a proposed reduction in the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) Budget
of $250 million and urging opposition to such Budget cuts.
MOTION: Councilman Seymour stated that although he could support cuts, when an
area of service to the people involving crime and its reduction was involved, a
hard line should be held opposing such a reduction. He thereupon moved that legis-
lators be contacted opposing such reductions. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
113: CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODEr COMMUNITY CENTER AUTHORITY: City Attorney Hopkins
stated that for some time his office had been concerned as to whether or not the
Community Center Authority was to be considered a local governmental agency within the
meaning of the Political Reform Act. As a result of a Joint Powers Agreement be-
tween the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Union High School District, he asked for
a formal opinion from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). An answer
dated April 12, 1977 from the Commission's Executive Director was received, indicating
that a request for a formal opinion was denied because they did not consider the
question to be a substantial one of interpretation. Further they indicated that the
Community Center Authority was a local governmental agency and a Conflict of Interest
Code should be prepared with the Anaheim City Council acting as the Code Review
Board for the Authority. Accordingly, he prepared a resolution designating May 17,
1977, 3:00 p.m., as the date and time for a public hearing to consider a Conflict
of Interest Code for the Community Center Authority. He also pointed out that the
right to appeal denial of a formal opinion from the Commission was possible although
the Executive Director was of the opinion there would be no change.
Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 77R-290 for adoption as recommended in memo-
randum dated April 18, 1977 from the City Attorney. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-290: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
DESIGNATING THE COMMUNITY CENTER AUTHORITY AS AN AGENCY WHICH IS REQUIRED TO
ADOPT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND ESTABLISHING MAY 17, 1977, AS THE DATE,
TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-290 duly passed and adopted.
160: AWARD OF WORK ORDER NO. 6395 - SWITCHGEAR EQUIPMENT FOR YORBA SUBSTATION:
Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 77R-291 for adoption as recommended in
memorandum dated April 19, 1977 from the Utilities Director. Refer to Resolution
Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77R-291: 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 SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL TRANS-
PORTATION, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC
UTILITY EXTENSION: 13.8 KV SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY COMPOSED OF SWITCHES, INTERRUPTING
DEVICES, CONTROL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTATION AND METERING EQUIPMENT, PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT, ENCLOSED BUS AND OUTDOOR METAL-CLAD HOUSING FOR CONTAINMENT OF ALL
SPECIFIED APPARATUS. (Research Service and Engineering, $211,311)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-291 duly passed and adopted.
108: APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION OF CHARITY FUNDS: On motion by Councilman
Thom, seconded by Councilman Kott, Application for Solicitation of Charity Funds
from the Hemodialysis Foundation for telephone solicitation of businessmen who
have shown prior interest in the Foundation for pledges during June and July
was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
170: TENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 9171 AND 9172 - EXTENSION OF TIME: On motion by
Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Seymour, request from Milton Madole,
Madole and Associates, Inc., for an extension of time to Tentative Tract Nos.
9171 and 9172, to establish 52 RS-5000 zoned lots on the north side of La Palma
Avenue, east of Fairmont Boulevard, was approved, effective August 10, 1977, to
expire on August 10, 1978, as recommended by the Zoning Division and the City
Engineer in memorandums dated April i5 and April 18, 1977, respectively. To
this motion, Councilwoman Kaywood voted "No". MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman
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:
a. Claim submitted by Alvaro Lopez and Alejandro Lopez, minors, by their mother,
Clementine Carrasco, and Clementine Carrasco, for personal injuries purportedly
sustained as a result of the wrongful death of Ruben V. Lopez, claimants' father
and husband, at or near the intersection of Royal Oak Road and Honeywood on or
about January 4, 1977.
b. Claim submitted by Kim Waldner through Nelson Waldner, father and guardian, for
personal injuries purportedly sustained following her arrest by the Anaheim Police
Deparment on or about April 1, 1976.
c. Claim submitted by Farmers Insurance Group for Albertha Amos for property
damages purportedly sustained as a result of a collision with a city-owned
vehicle on or about February 25, 1977.
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d. Claim submitted by Ronald T. Lynch for vehicle damages purportedly sustained
as a result of an accident involving a city-owned vehicle on or about April 13, 1977.
e. Claim submitted by Stephen Wayne Smith, a minor, for personal injuries and
general damages purportedly sustained as a result of a fall into a depression
at Gerda Park Site on or about January 22, 1977.
f. Claim submitted by Francis J. Rollins for personal damages purportedly sustained
as a result of actions by Anaheim Police Officers on or about February 10, 1977.
g. Claim submitted by Pacific Telephone for property damages purportedly sustained
as a result of a transformer malfunction on Lincoln Avenue, east of State College
Boulevard, on or about February 7, 1977.
118: APPLICATION TO PRESENT LATE CLAIMS: The following Applications to Present
Late Claims were denied:
a. Application to Present Late Claim submitted by Mark Allan Kojac for personal
injuries purportedly sustained as a result of his wrongful arrest by the Anaheim
Police Department on or about August 13, 1976.
b. Application to Present Late Claim submitted by Roy Kojac for personal injuries
purportedly sustained as a result of his wrongful arrest by the Anaheim Police
Department on or about August 13, 1976.
2. 108: AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND PUBLIC DANCE PERMITS: The following permits were
approved in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Police:
a. Amusement Devices Permit to allow two Juke boxes at the Marquis Cocktail
Lounge, 1203 West Lincoln Avenue. (Donald L. Shafer, applicant)
b. Public Dance Permit for dance to be held May 8, 1977, 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.,
by Sociedad Progresista Mexicana, Logia No. 24, at the Carpenter's. HalI, 608 West
Vermont Avenue. (Ruth C. Hernandez, applicant)
3. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed:
a. 109 and 175: Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, Notice of
Filing Application for Rate Change, Application No. 57199 of Southern California
Edison Company for authority to modify its Energy Cost Adjustment Clause to in-
crease its Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factor and to provide for quarterly
revisions thereof.
b. 140: Monthly report for March, 1977 - Library.
c. 105: Public Utilities Board - Minutes of March 3 and 9, 1977.
d. 105: Public Library Board - Minutes of March 21, 1977.
e. 102: Orange County Vector Control District - Minutes of March 17, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NOS. 77R-292 THROUGH 77R-301: Councilman Kott offered Resolution
Nos. 77R-292 through 77R-301, both inclusive, for adoption in accordance with
reports, recommendations and certifications furnished each Council Member and
as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-292: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Sunset Builders; Ball
Road 863, L.T.D.; J.K.G. Company; La Jolla Avenue Associates; Charles F. Quinette;
Community Bank; Robert Hostetter, et ux.; Dart Industries, Inc.)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-293: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUC-
TION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: SLURRY SEAL CONTRACT, IN THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 100-421-241-02; APPROVING THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES,
DRAWINGS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.;
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A NOTICE INVITING SEALED
PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. (Bids to be opened May 19, 1977, 2:00 p.m.)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-294: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUC-
TION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: WALNUT CANYON CHANNEL REPAIR,
S/O SANTA ANA CANYON ROAD, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 910; APPROVING
THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH A NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. (Bids
to be opened May 26, 1977, 2:00 p.m.)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-295: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL
AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE
FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: MANZANITA PARK PLAY AREA PAVING, IN THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 794. (Sea Foamed Lightweight Concrete, Inc.)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-296: 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: LA PALMA AVENUE STREET AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT,
E/O FAIRMONT BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NOS. 794-B, 1268 AND
A.H.F.P. NO. 658 - PHASE II. (Clark Contracting Corporation)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-297: 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: LA JOLLA STORM DRAIN, CARBON CREEK CHANNEL
TO 630' N/O LA JOLLA IN KRAEMER BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 886.
(Valverde Construction, Inc.)
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RESOLUTION NO. 77R-298: 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: HASKETT BRANCH LIBRARY REROOFING, 2650 WEST
BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 1053. (Polycap of California)
151: RESOLUTION NO. 77R-299: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITH CANYON 'VILLAGE, A
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RAYMOND G. SPEHAR, ESTELLA K. SPEHAR AND MARCIA ANN HALLIGAN.
(76-12E)
151: RESOLUTION NO. 77R-300: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITYCLERK TO EXECUTE SAID ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITH ROLAND E. AND
ETHEL N. NESMITH. (76-14E)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-301: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT PARCELS LOCATED E/S/O ANAHEIM
HILLS ROAD, N/O NOHL RANCH ROAD PURSUANT TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PLAT MARKED EXHIBIT
"A" AND ATTACHED HERETO. (Santa Anita Development Corporation)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 77R-292 through 77R-301, both inclusive, duly
passed and adopted.
142: ORDINANCE NO. 3688: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3688 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3688: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ADDING TO TITLE 4,
CHAPTER 4.29 A NEW SECTION 4.29.045 RELATING TO HEALTH SERVICES FEES FOR MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS. (three times per year)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3688 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-302: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 77R-302 for
adoption, establishing a $65 health fee per calendar year for County services relative
to Ordinance No. 3688. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77R-302: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ESTABLISHING HEALTH SERVICES FEES TO BE PAID BY OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF PREMISES
REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED BY THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4.29
OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-302 duly passed and adopted.
149: ORDINANCE NO. 3689: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3689 for
adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3689: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 14.32 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14.32.181 RE-
LATING TO DISPLAY OF VEHICLES FOR SALE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3689 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3690: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3690 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3690: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (66-67-61(79), C-R)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3690 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3691: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 3691 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3691: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE'RELATING TO ZONING. (76-77-33, RS-5000, Tract No. 9313)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3691 duly passed and adopted.
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ORDINANCE NOS. 3692 THROUGH 3694: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance Nos. 3692
through 3694, both inclusive, for first reading.
172: ORDINANCE NO. 3692: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 14.40, SECTION 14.40.060 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS, THIRTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR. (Canyon Rim Road between Serrano Avenue
and Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano Avenue between Canyon Rim Road and Nohl Ranch Road)
ORDINANCE NO. 3693: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (76-77-13, RM-4000)
ORDINANCE NO. 3694: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 14.32 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 14.32.158
RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS. (Chestnut Place, no parking 12 midnight to 6:00 a.m.)
105: RECOGNITION BANQUETS CITY BOARDSp COMMISSIONS AND OTHER OFFICIAL BODIES:
Public Information Officer Ken Clements presented an updated report dated April 25,
1977 on the forthcoming Recognition Banquets for the City's boards, commissions and
other official bodies. Recommendations resulted from subsequent Council discussion
were as follows:
1. Newly formed HACMAC and Youth Commission not to be included.
2. Change second banquet date from June 3 to June 1, 1977.
3. Include Mr. Martin Sklar and Dr. Joseph Butterworth (Park & Recreation Commission).
4. Delete Mr. Robert Dunham (Task Force).
No further action was taken by the City Council.
Councilwoman Kaywood left the Council Chamber. (2:40 P.M.)
105: RESIGNATION OF MANUAL P. MENDEZ FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the resignation
of Mr. Manuel P. Mendez from the Community Redevelopment Commission as outlined in
his letter dated April 19, 1977, was accepted with regret. Councilwoman Kaywood
temporarily absent. MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS: By general consent, the City Council recessed until public hearing time
at 3:00 p.m. Councilwoman Kaywood was temporarily absent. (2:42 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present. (3:00 P.M.)
PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 76-77-39: Application by Imperial Bank, for
a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 to CL on property located at 835 North Euclid
Street.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-75, recommended that
the subject property be declared exempt from the requirement to prepare an environ-
mental impact report pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act and, further, recommended that Reclassification No. 76-77-39 be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the
sum of sixty cents (60¢) per front foot along Euclid Street for tree planting
purposes.
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2. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved plans
on file with the Office of the Director of Public Works.
3. That appropriate water assessment fees, as determined by the Director of
Public Utilities, shall be paid to the City of Anaheim prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
4. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the
sum of two dollars ($2.00) per front foot along Euclid Street for street lighting
purposes.
5. That the proposed driveways shall be aligned with existing driveways on the
east side of Euclid Street and trash storage areas shall be provided in conformance
with approved plans on file in the Office of the Public Works Director, said trash
storage areas to have adequate access for sanitation vehicles, as stipulated to by
the petitioner.
6. That in the event the furniture store vacates the property, revised parking
plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department indicating conformance with Code
standards, as stipulated to by the petitioner.
7. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property, Condition
Nos. 1 and 4, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The provisions or rights
granted by this resolution shall become null and void by action of the City Council
unless said conditions are complied with within one year from the date hereof, or
such further time as the City Council may grant.
8. That Condition Nos. 3 and 5, above-mentioned, shall be complied with prior
to final building and zoning inspections.
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.
City Attorney Hopkins confirmed for both Councilman Seymour and Councilwoman
Kaywood that no conflict of interest was involved for either of them merely be-
cause they had a banking relationship with Imperial Bank since they had no financial
interest or stock in the bank.
The Mayor asked if the Applicant or Applicant's Agent was present and satisfied
with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. No one was present.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor or in opposition; there
being no response, he closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman Seymour,
seconded by Councilman Kott, the City Council finds that this project will have no
significant effect on the environment since the Anaheim General Plan designates the
subject property for general commercial land use, and the Initial Study submitted by
the applicant indicates no significant adverse environmental impact and is, there-
fore, exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-303 for adoption authorizing the
preparation of the necessary ordinance changing the zone as requested subject to
the conditions recommended by the City Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-303: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE
CHANGED. (76-77-39, CL)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-303 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 76-77-42: Application by Mini-Skools Ltd.,
for a change in zone from RS-7200 to RM-4000 on property located on the east side
of Topanga Drive, south of Lincoln Avenue.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-76, recommended that
the subject property be declared exempt from the requirement to prepare an environ-
mental impact report pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act and, further, recommended that Reclassification No. 76-77-42 be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. That all engineering requirements of the City of Anaheim along Topanga Drive
and the alley, including preparation of improvement plans and installation of
all drainage facilities or other appurtenant work, shall be complied with as re-
quired by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans and specifica-
tions on file in the Office of the City Engineer; that street lighting facilities
along Topanga Drive shall be installed as required by the Director of Public
Utilities and in accordance with standard specifications on file in the office of
the Director of Public Utilities; and/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-
mentioned requirements.
2. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the
sum of sixty cents (60¢) per front foot along Topanga Drive for tree planting
purposes.
3. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved plans
on file with the Office of the Director of Public Works.
4. 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.
5. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
6. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory
to the City Engineer.
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7. In the event that subject property is to be divided for the purpose of gale,
lease or financing, a parcel map, to record the approved division of subject
property, shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Anaheim and then be
recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
8. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the
appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees, as determined to be appropriate by
the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building permit is issued.
9. That appropriate water assessment fees, as determined by the Director of
Public Utilities, shall be paid to the City of Anaheim prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
10. That a reciprocal easement agreement between the owner(s) of Lot Nos. 2 and
3, providing for access and circulation, shall be submitted to the City Attorney's
Office for review and approval; then be filed and recorded in the office of the
Orange County Recorder at the time of parcel map recordation.
11. That the petitioner shall submit letters requesting the termination of
Reclassification No. 59-60-105 and Conditional Use Permit No. 1518.
12. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property, Condition
Nos. 1, 2, 7 and ll, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The provisions or rights
granted by this resolution shall become null and void by action of the City Council
unless said conditions are complied with within one year from the date hereof, or
such further time as the City Council may grant.
13. That Condition Nos. 3, 5 and 6, above-mentioned, shall be complied with prior
to final building and zoning inspections.
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 Applicant's Agent was present and satisfied
with the recommendations of the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Paul Minnick, 3400 Glen Holly Drive, Agent for the Applicant, stated that he
was satisfied with the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard either in favor or in opposition;
there being no response, he closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman Roth,
seconded by Councilman Kott, the City Council finds that this project will have no
significant effect on the environment since the Anaheim General Plan designates the
subject property for land uses commensurate with the proposal, and the Initial Study
submitted by the petitioner indicated no significant adverse environmental impact
and is, therefore, exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-304 for adoption authorizing the prepar-
ation of the necessary ordinance changing the zone as requested subject to the con-
ditions recommended by the City Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 77R-304: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE
CHANGED. (76-77-42, RM-4000)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-304 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 76-77-45: Application by Eastridge Estates II,
for a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 to RS-HS-IO,O00 on property located on the north
side of Canyon Rim Road and west of Serrano Avenue.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-86, reported that
Environmental Impact Report No. 185 in conjunction with the approval of Tentative
Map of Tract No. 9466 was certified by the City Council on September 21, 1976 and
no further action on the environmental status was deemed necessary and, further,
recommended that Reclassification No. 76-77-45 be approved subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
1. That a final tract map of subject property shall be submitted to and approved
by the City Council and then be recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
2. In the event that subject property is to be divided for the purpose of sale,
lease or financing, a parcel map, to record the approved diVision of subject prop-
erty, shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Anaheim and then be recorded
in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
3. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the
appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees, as determined to be appropriate by
the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building permit is issued.
4. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
5. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property, Condition
Nos. 1 and 2, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The provisions'or rights granted
by this resolution shall become null and void by action of the City Council unless
said conditions are complied with within one year from the date hereof, or such
further time as the City Council may grant.
6. That Condition No. 4, above-mentioned, shall be complied with prior to final
building and zoning inspections.
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 Applicant's Agent was present and satisfied
with the recommendations of the City Planning Commission. No one was present.
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The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard either in favor or in opposition;
there being no response, he closed the public hearing.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-305 for adoption authorizing the
preparation of the necessary ordinance changing the zone as requested subject to
the conditions recommended by the City Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-305: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE
CHANGED. (76-77-45, RS-HS-iO,O00)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-305 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE NO. 2915: Application by Henry I. and Betty Lou Eschell,
to permit existing illegal signs on property located at 630 South Euclid Street
with code waivers of:
a) permitted signs
b) maximum number of signs
c) minimum distance between signs
d) permitted sign location
e) pkohibited roof sign illumination
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-65 reported that
the Planning Director has determined that the proposed activity falls within the
definition of Section 3.01, Class 11, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the
requirements for an environmental impact report and is, therefore, categorically
exempt from the requirement to file and EIR and, further, denied Variance No. 2915.
The action of the Planning Commission was appealed by the applicant, 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 Applicant's Agent was present and desirous of
being heard.
Mr. Ray Nichols, Agent for the Applicant, 630 South Euclid, stated that the Income
Tax Crew had operated in Lynwood for 27 years at one location and the reasons they
were appealing the decision of the Planning Commission were three: (1) they had
never been involved in this type of action and were at a loss as to how to present
the problem to the Planning Commission; since there were other free-standing signs
in the area and a variance was already granted on other property, they assumed it
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was just a matter of submitting a petition and paying the fee; (2) Everytime
hardship was mentioned, it was termed economical by the Planning Commission; a
hardship could now be demonstrated both mental and physical; (3) They were advised
by the Planning Commission that because of a Supreme Court decision, since
January 1, 1977, variances could only be granted by elected officials.
Mr. Nichols described the land uses in the area surrounding 630 South Euclid and
emphasized the fact that because Euclid was such a heavily traveled business street,
the subject property could not survive as a residence, and it had not previously
survived as a CO entity because of the impossibility of traffic being able to see
any wall signs.
Mr. Nichols then presented photographs to the Council of adjacent and surrounding
businesses showing many free-standing signs in CO and CL zones that were in place
with and without variances. He compared the existing situation with the reasons
for denial of the variance by the Planning Commission (findings 2 through 5 of
PC77-65) and took issue with the fact that contrary to the contention of the Plan-
ning Commision, property rights extended to other property owners in the same vicinity
and zone were being denied to them. Their sign would not be precedent setting and,
as well, all frontage on Euclid was adjacent to single-family residential land
uses. He maintained that many of their neighbors expressed appreciation for their
lighting the corner and he would be surprised if anyone voiced opposition. Their
sign was built of the finest materials with safety as a first consideration. It
was engineered to be lit without making a bright light; was located so it could
not be seen in any part of the residential area either day or night; and was
not offensive or immoral, but beautiful and conforming. He concluded by stating
that 630 South Euclid, the lot, not the people, in order to survive on a business
street without the same means available to other businesses in the area, notifying
traffic of its business and location, would be a hardship and difficult to endure.
He respectfully requested the Council to grant the petition for a free-standing
sign in its present location.
In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Nichols stated that the roof-mounted signs
were going to be taken down; that they never worked, he did not know who put them
there; and although the lights had been installed, they were not hooked up.
Mr. Nichols also explained for Councilman Seymour that he did not believe it was
necessary to obtain a sign permit for the erection of the sign. He had many signs
erected in the past and did not recall ever obtaining a permit and was not aware
if the contractor had done so. In this particular case, they did their own
contracting, and the sign was built and erected in six or seven different increments.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard either in favor or in opposition;
there being no response, he closed the public hearing.
For clarification purposes, the Mayor pointed out that requested waivers b, c, and
e, had been withdrawn by the petitioner, thus leaving only waiver a, permitted signs,
and d, permitted sign location to be considered.
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Councilwoman Kaywood referred to a letter of opposition received from a Mr, and
Mrs. Omer Berry, 631 Alvy Street, who lived directly across the alley from the
petitioner, complaining of light intrusion into their house and bedrooms facing
the alley from the free-standing sign as well as a light in the back shining on
the parking lot which also shines into their bedroom.
Mr. Nichols contended that the light to which they referred could in no way be
the light from the free-standing sign but, in fact, a spot light on the back of
the building. The free-standing sign could not shine over the top of the house
occupied by the Income Tax Crew, as also confirmed by Councilman Seymour'upon
personal inspection of the property.
Discussion followed between Mr. Nichols and the Council wherein it was confirmed
that the building signs would be removed; the only consideration being the free-
standing sign. As stipulated by Mr. Nichols, the light in the rear of the build-
ing illuminating the parking lot would be turned off or shielded as suggested by
Councilman Seymour.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilman Seymour,
seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Council ratified the determination of the
Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section
3.01, Class 11, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for an environ-
mental impact report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement
to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-306 for adoption granting Variance
No. 2915, approving one free-standing sign, subject to Interdepartmental recommen-
dations and additional stipulation by the applicant regarding light in rear of
building. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-306: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
GRANTING VARIANCE NO. 2915, IN PART.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-306 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1694: Application by Dunn Business
Parks, to construct a 45-unit motel on ML zoned property located on the north
side of La Palma Avenue, west of Woodland Drive.
Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 1694 was requested by Mayor Thom on
April 5, 1977 and public hearing scheduled this date.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-68 recommended that
the subject property be declared exempt from the requirement to prepare an environ-
mental impact report pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act and, further, recommended that Conditional Use Permit No. 1694 be granted.
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Miss Santalahti commented that the item in question and of concern to the developer
was Condition No. 3 of PC77-65 pertaining to participation in traffic signalization
at Woodland Drive and La Palma Avenue.
The Mayor asked if a representative of Dunn Properties was present and desirous
of being heard.
Councilman Kott left the Council Chamber. (3:35 P.M.)
Mr. Ray Chermak, Dunn Properties, 28 Brookhollow Drive, Santa Aha, explained that
they came to an agreement with the City Council at a previous meeting and established
the responsibilities of both Dunn Properties as the developer and the City with re-
gard to signalization of two intersections, La Palma at Woodland Drive and La Palma
at Magnolia Street. The agreement, however, did not correspond with the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission at a separate conditional use permit hearing and
the purpose of the present public hearing was to have the conditions in both of
the conditional use permits coincide.
The Mayor and Councilman Seymour confirmed that the participation was one-half the
cost of the signalization and asked staff for clarification as to how the condition
should now read.
Miss Santalahti stated since one-half the cost was stipulated previously, it would
also be appropriate in this case.
Mr. Chermak stated that three weeks prior, a surety bond was posted in the amount
of $40,000 to cover the developer's 50 percent share of the signals.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard either in favor or in opposition;
there being no response, he closed the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman Seymour,
seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council finds that this project will
have no significant effect on the environment as evidenced by prior environmental
impact reports and related information previously considered by this body for the
subject property and, additionally, the Initial Study of Environmental Impact sub-
mitted by the applicant indicates no significant adverse environmental impacts and
is, therefore, exempt from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact report.
Councilman Kott was temporarily absent. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-307 for adoption granting Conditional
Use Permit No. 1694, subject to recommendations of the Planning Commission, modifying
Condition No. 3, changing the cost of traffic signalization participation to one-half
the cost to be in conformance with previously stated policy. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-307: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1694.
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
TEMPORARILY ABSENT:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Roth and Thom
None
Kott
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-307 duly passed and adopted.
107: PUBLIC HEARING - RECONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE~ 1975.EDITION:
To reconsider adoption of the 1975 Edition of the National Electrical Code,
with amendments thereto, to be known as the Anaheim Electrical Code, amending
Title 15 by adding thereto new Sections 15.16.001 through 15.16.140.
A letter from Butler Housing Corporation dated April 25, 1977 was received
opposing any changes to the previously adopted Code.
Mr. Ron Thompson, Planning Director, referred to his report dated April 19, 1977,
outlining and discussing the amendments made and previously adopted by Ordinance
No. 3661 on March 15, 1977 and continued to recommend the 1975 National Electrical
Code with the same amendments based upon additional research and subsequent dis-
cussions with members of the private and public sectors.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor or in opposition.
Mr. Bryan W. Vaughan, 166 East La Jolla Road, Placentia, briefed the Council on
his extensive background for the past 15 years as a member of the National Builders
and Electrical Associations which qualified him to speak on the matter. Mr.
Vaughan also pointed out that he was a member of the International Conference of
Building Officials (ICBO) for approximately 15 years. He explained that their
biggest concern was for the homeowner and whether or not a real safety factor
was incorporated in the amendments to the National Electrical Code as adopted by
Anaheim. They contended that the amendments did not offer additional safety
factors. He also presented a packet of material to each Council Member.
The Mayor clarified that, in fact, Mr. Vaughan was taking umbrage to the amend-
ments made by the City.
Councilman Kott returned to the Council Chamber. (3:39 P.M.)
For the record, Mr. Vaughan stated that the National Electrical Code sponsored by
the National Fire Protection Association was a democratic document developed over-
50 years and the only single Code throughout the United States free from all State
and Federal government participation.
The main points of Mr. Vaughan's opposition to the adopted amendments were as
follows: (1) The amendment would add anywhwere from $100 to $250 to the cost of
a new house, depending on the size, and compounded over the life of the housewould
be $1000 to $2000 creating an undue burden on homeowners with no additional benefit;
(2) The amendments were restrictive; and (3) Among the expensive changes involved was
the restriction excluding the use of aluminum wire, thus eliminating a viable option,
and fostering the use of copper wire.
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Mr. Vaughan then elaborated on the foregoing reasons specifically relative to the
use Of aluminum versus copper and the technicalities involved in so doing. He
emphasized that in the Judgment of rating officials throughout the country, alumi-
num wiring was perfectly safe, performed well and was approved by Underwriters
Laboratories. Otherwise, it would not be in the National Electrical Code. He also
stated that at the January 27, 1977 meeting of ICBO in Fullerton, Anaheim's inspector
voted against the prohibition of aluminum wiring, which vote was 4 for, not prohibiting
the use of aluminum and 3 for prohibition.
Councilman Roth pointed to the fact that a number of cities in Orange CoUnty
had modified the Code eliminating the use of aluminum wiring and also questioned
why Mr. Vaughan had placed "no" beside five cities listed in the Planning Depart-
ment's report of April 17, 1977, which cities had adopted basically the same Code
as Anaheim.
First, Mr. Vaughan stated that the Code modification by those cities concerning
aluminum wiring related back to the era of the "unknown" during the early 1970's
when no one was aware of what termination failures were costing and due to the
fact that the inspectors had been with their respective cities for many years
and liked copper wiring. Where he marked "no", he explained the reason was that
under State law when changes were made, resolutions had to be passed justifying
those changes. The cities marked with "no" failed to make a finding and also
failed to file with the State, thus the changes were null and void because they
did not comply with State law.
Mr. Vaughan then demonstrated the electrical wiring techniques of "back-stabbing"
and "pig tailing" to the Council and also presented samples of various electrical
receptacles for inspection.
Mr. ~arley Hesse, Senior Electrical Inspector, first commented that underwriters do
not approve, they only list and also, he had never heard the term "back-stabbing"
in his many years of experience. He then stated that basically the same amendments
he had submitted to the Council for approval through the Planning'Department had
been adopted by the cities listed on page 8 of the April 17, 1977 report with the
exception of Huntington Beach and Santa Ana. Both ICBO and NEC had representatives
on the Code Committee at the time the document was drawn and they, in turn, went to
their people and explained the amendments with the result that there were few ob-
jections from the contractors themselves. At the meeting of July 27, 1976 in
Fullerton, Mr. Hesse stated he picked out what ICBO had submitted and cross-sectioned
it into the City's Code. Relative to the use of aluminum conductors, he explained
that failures had occurred in the City and relayed an incident where one large indus-
trial company, because of a number of problems, stripped out all aluminum wiring and
replaced it with copper. Mr. Hesse also did not agree, as questioned by Councilman
Roth, that the differential in cost between aluminum and copper in a new house would
be approximately $200 because the amendments presently in the Code were basically
already being performed in the field.
Councilman Seymour contended that ICBO had credibility in their recommendations and
since it was alleged that Mr. Hesse's recommendations were an overkill going beyond
the ICBO version, he wanted to know why.
Mr. Hesse explained that there were few additional amendments in the Code than the
ICBO version with the exception of the requirement for a patio receptacle and also
the technique of "pig tailing".
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Discussion followed between Councilman Seymour and Mr. Hesse~ the essence of which
revolved around whether or not the City would be running a great risk of health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of the community if the ordinance were amended
to the ICBO standards and recommendations, instead of beyond that point as adopted
by the Council.
Mr. Hesse could not confirm that this would not be so.
Councilman Seymour emphasized his primary concern was one of safety for the City
and he would amend any ordinance if he considered it would endanger liveS of
Anaheim's citizens. He had spoken with a number of developers in the building
business, however, who claim the amendments would raise the basic cost of a new
house $200 to $250. If that were correct, and if the City had gone beyond what
a "credible" organization (ICBO) offered, it was time to take another look at the
situation.
Further discussion followed between Councilman Seymour and staff at the conclusion
of which Mr. Thompson stated that although he had a great deal of respect for the
building officials, most members of ICBO had an overview of construction and tended
to be more generalistic, whereas the Planning Department relied heavily on Mr. Hesse
as to what was best and safest in the City of Anaheim in the area of electrical ex-
pertise.
Councilman Seymour reiterated that he was in no way questioning the qualifications
of Mr. Hesse and was aware of his long service and quality performance.
Mr. Hesse then confirmed for Councilman Seymour that he did not, in fact, vote on
any matters at the January 27, 1977 meeting in Fullerton, but was merely there as
a guest and observer. He did not participate in the 4 to 3 vote not prohibiting
the use of aluminum.
Mr. Hesse pointed out that relative to Mr. Vaughan's reference to the National Code,
in 1968 the southwestern section of IAI submitted 52 of 53 resolutions for incor-
poration into the National Electrical Code and of that number, 26 were adopted. A
number of amendments the City had adopted if retained would have an opportunity of
being submitted and subsequently incorporated into the NEC. He also commented that
very few inspectors sat on the Code-making body of NEC.
Councilman Roth questioned Mr. Hesse relative to why he preferred copper over aluminum.
Mr. Hesse explained it was from a standpoint of workmanship quality in that copper
was easier to handle.
Relative to the question posed to Mr. Hesse by Councilman Roth, Councilman Seymour
referred to page 2, continuation of Item 3 of the April 3, 1977 report from the
Planning Department wherein it was indicated that, in fact, ICBO approved the use
of aluminum conductors but amended so that no aluminum conductors smaller than
No. 8-AWG shall be used.
Mr. Hesse confirmed that ICBO was listed in error as approving conductors no smaller
than No. 8. Their version indicated no smaller than No. 14.
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In concluding, Mr. Vaughan spoke to the following: Outside receptacles - they
were never placed on the panel box. Aluminum wire - the aluminum ~ire never failed,
just the terminations which was the reason for avoiding the binding screw; in many
respects, aluminum wire was better. Aluminum wire could not be back-stabbed and
was not allowed, back-stabbing could only be done with copper. Relative to limiting
the use of No. 8 wire or smaller, at present, 90 percent of the wiring in houses
was No. 8 or smaller. Relative to the 7 page document mentioned by Mr. Hesse,
no building officials participated in the documentation or had anything to do with
it. Electrical Inspectors had as good a representation on every Code Panel
as anyone else. Of 20 panels, they had a representative on each one. Regarding
safety, the Code was presently overloaded with safety and there was no minimum.
Mr. Vaughan added that Orange County was boxed in with approval of the ICBO version
by Los Angeles City and County, as well as Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego
County. He contended the reason why 12 of the 26 cities in Orange County adopted
the same Code as Anaheim was due for the most part to the convenience of having a
packet placed in their hands.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard.
Mrs. Janice Hall, 545 Tumbleweed Road, President of Westridge Homeowners Association,
stated that they had a tremendous amount of problems with aluminum wiring and had
to have a whole tract reinspected as a result of those problems. She emphasized
that no one in Westridge could be convinced that the Code was too strong and she
personally would pay $200 anytime not to have her house burned down. One house had
burned down and 11 others suffered electrical-related fires.
Councilman Seymour posed several questions to Mr. Thompson wherein he (Thompson)
stated that ICBO was a credible organization, but there were honest differences of
opinion with them. He also stated that it was a matter of trying to do a profes-
sional job for the citizens of Anaheim, offering the best possible Code. Amendments
had to be submitted to the State by March 1, 1977, consequently, amendments were
included that were deemed appropriate with the thought that they could always be
amended or eliminated.
Mr. Les King, Chief Building Inspector, in answer to Councilman Seymour, explained
that ICBO was an organization of publicly appointed Building Officials of Orange
County which had been in existence for approximately 20 years and one-third of the
make-up were men who had been with the organization since its inception.
Councilman Kott, directing his ~omments to Mr. Hesse, stated that from the testimony,
he ascertained that aluminum was more difficult to handle correctly than copper and
that it was possible to be more "sloppy" with copper and achieve good results,but
the same was not true when working with aluminum. He also explained that his general
philosophy was that mandatory requirements had a tendency to skyrocket prices and,
for example, whether receptacles should be placed outdoors or not should be left up
to the individual. He also disliked comparisons made with other cities as such an
argument was no justification for doing the same thing in Anaheim. He reminded the
Council that he had voted against the Code amendments the first time and would do
so again.
Mr. Hesse explained that nothing was ever put in the Code without thinking first of
the taxpayers and customers of Anaheim; anything that was included was for the
betterment of the community.
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There being no further persons who wished to speak, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
RESOLUTION: Councilwoman Kaywood stated that she had read through the Code
completely and was concerned more with quality rather than quantity. If there
were added safety factors which would eliminate any fires or problems for home-
owners, she would like to see those continued. In the final analysis, it would
be less costly than calling in an electrician. Her opinion was based on personal
experience with faulty aluminum wiring that could have caused a fire in her home.
She thereupon offered a resolution to approve the National Electrical Code, 1975
Edition, as previously approved and adopted with amendments, for the added safety
involved and in the best interest of all the citizens and residents of Anaheim.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Seymour, speaking against the proposed resolu-
tion, stated that the Code as previously adopted was an overkill and would do noth-
ing more than go a step beyond that which was reasonable in the best interest, safety
and welfare of the citizens of Anaheim. Having heard the extensive testimony on
both sides, he was not convinced that the version of the Code as offered by ICBO
was an unreasonable one. Even that version went beyond the National Electrical
Code, but did not go as far as the ordinance the City previously adopted.
A vote was taken on the foregoing resolution and failed to carry by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood and Roth
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour, Kott and Thom
Councilman Seymour thereupon moved to adopt the Code version as amended by the
ICBO. Councilman Thom seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilwoman Kaywood questioned Councilman Kott's "No"
vote since he previously commented on the statement made that it was possible to
have a greater area of less skill and still be safe with copper wiring, yet a much
greater risk was involved with aluminum. She considered this to be contradictory.
Councilman Kott explained that it was not a contradiction but instead pointed out that
due to the lack of quality workmanship or people interested in performing or super-
vising to assure that quality was obtained, then every taxpayer, homeowner or buyer
would have to pay more to be assured of a compensatory mechanism through which safety
could be obtained. If there was a lack of integrity, then someone should be respon-
sible, the builder or the City, to insure that whatever conductor was used was prop-
erly wired.
Mr. Thompson suggested that it would be more appropriate to adopt an ordinance that
would delete the present amendments and Justifications down to the ICBO version since
he did not want to Jeopardize all of the amendments, including ICBO's, relative to
State requirements.
A vote was taken on the foregoin~ motion amended to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance amending the City's present Electrical Code to meet the ICBO recommenda-
tions. Councilwoman Kaywood and Councilman Roth voted "No". MOTION CARRIED.
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105: SUBMITTAL OF CITIZENS' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilwoman
Kaywood presented letter dated April 25, 1977, from the Coalition of Anaheim Leaders
(COAL) urging that the Council request all reports of the sub-committees of the
1976-77 Citizens' Capital Improvement Committee be completed and submitted by May 15,
1977 in order to have the reports considered by the Council before the annual Budget
Hearings were completed.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, all reports of
the 1976-77 Citizens' Capital Improvement Committee not yet received are to be sub-
mitted to the Council by May 15, 1977. MOTION CARRIED.
120: REQUEST FOR NO SMOKING IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND SUPERMARKETS: Councilwoman
Kaywood read a letter dated March 28, 1977 from Mrs. Dean Olsen requesting prohibi-
tion of smoking in all public buildings and supermarkets.
Thereupon Mayor Thom made an untoward remark relative to Mrs. Olsen's letter.
120: NO SMOKING ISSUE: Relative to the no smoking issue, Councilman Seymour
stated that he personally opposed cigar smoking in the Council Chamber because of
the resultant ill effects on another Council Member.
Regarding the letter written by Mrs. Olsen and subsequent comment by the Mayor,
he was concerned that the issue, having become the object of a great deal of pub-
licity, was no justification for involving and degrading members of the public.
He considered the comment to be unfair and unprofessional.
139: PUBLICATION OF FELONY SENTENCING RATE OF JUDGES: Referring to the procla-
mation on Law Day and the LEAA funding issue acted upon earlier in the meeting,
Councilman Kott contended that the real problem was contained in the fact that,
in his opinion, Judges did not fully perform their duties. He referred to a bill
pending in the State Legislature recommending that judges' decisions be made public
and asked the City Attorney to clarify the matter.
City Attorney Hopkins stated that he received a report indicating that such a bill
was pending and, if passed, would make public the sentencing records of judges,
and might be worthy of support.
On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Seymour, support of the pend-
ing bill making public the felony sentencing rate of judges so as to measure judicial
performance, was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS: Councilman Kott moved to recess to 7:30 P.M. for a joint meeting with the-
Hill and Canyon Municipal Advisory Committee. Councilman Seymour seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED. (5:17 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Council Members being
present with the exception of Councilman Seymour. (7:30 P.M.)
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PRESENT:
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: William T. Hopkins
CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR - PLANNING: Phil Schwartze
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR - ZONING: Annika Santalahti
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Bill West
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Ron Smith
105: JOINT MEETING WITH THE HILL AND CANYON MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HACMAC):
To discuss the scope and responsibilities of the newly formed committee.
The Mayor first announced the names of the HACMAC members as follows: Ron Allen,
Tom Beckett (absent), Lynn Buffington, Red Moltz, Mary Dinndorf, Hans Gowa, Janice
Hall, John Lether, Bill Maxwell, Mary Ruth Pinson, "Hank" Rivera, Ronald Trunk
(absent), Jerry Walsh, Mike Perry (entered Council Chamber at 8:15 p.m.), John Rau
(entered Council Chamber at 8:10 p.m.).
The Mayor then introduced members of the Planning Department staff. He also ex-
plained that the meeting was for the purpose of discussing the goals, objectives
and responsibilities of the newly-formed committee.
Mr. Phil Schwartze, Assistant Planning Director - Planning, referred to memorandum
dated April 6, 1977 from the Planning Department, approved by the Council, outlining
the scope and responsibilities of HACMAC which he presented to each member. He ex-
plained that the primary task of the Committee as outlined in Item 1 was to suggest
priorities in Planning Area B. He then briefed the Committee on their additional
responsibilities and pointed out that one of the purposes was to promote impr.oved
communications between the City Council and the residents and property owners in
Planning Area B.
The Mayor then solicited general comments, questions or matter of concern relative
to the documents or any other matter as it related to HACMAC.
Mary Ruth Pinson explained that she had received a call in which concern was express-
ed over the fact that developers would also be serving on HACMAC thus presenting
the question of possible conflicts of interest on the part of some members of
HACMAC. She suggested that perhaps each of the members should survey their own
situation to ascertain if there was any reason why they could not serve without
conflict.
City Attorney Hopkins explained since the group was advisory to the Council and
in general without financial interest, no problem was involved. However, it would
be up to each individual to decide if they had some ethical type of conflict of
interest wherein they might want to excuse themselves from considering or voting
on specific cases.
The Mayor confirmed there was a distinct difference between a legal financial
conflict of interest and an ethical one. Since HACMAC would not be making binding
decisions, it would not fall under the strictest sense of Proposition 9.
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In answer to the Mayor as to whom on the Committee was involved in the develop-
ment business, Ron Allen, Lynn Buffington and Hans Gowa all explained that they
were in the real estate business; Mr. Allen was not involved in new home develop-
ment and Mr. Gowa sold real estate outside of Anaheim. Although Mr. Buffington
was a real estate developer actively engaged in developments in the Santa Ana
Canyon, he stated he would be willing to abstain should any conflict arise.
Relative to Mr. Buffington, Mary Dinndorf indicated that in his service on the
Task Force, he did not display any bias and provided very valuable input.
Janice Hall stated that there was a difference between the Task Force and HACMAC
wherein their credibility might be questioned by homeowner groups they represented.
The Mayor explained that since each Council Member appointed three people to the
15-member Committee, if a problem arose, the course of remedy would be to bring
pressure to bear on the Council Member to remove and replace that member if he chose
to do so.
As requested by Mr. Allen, the Mayor explained the historical background leading
to the institution of HACMAC.
Councilman Seymour entered the Council Chamber. (7:55 P.M.)
Discussion followed ~volving around inquiries from both Mr. Allen and Mr. Lether
relative to whether HACMAC would be a vehicle causing more delays in the development
process and the weight the Planning Commission and the Council would give to recom-
mendations made by the Committee. It was concluded that since developers would
know beforehand whether or not their project was a viable and acceptable plan before
presenting it to the Planning Commission, it would expedite matters considerably. It
was e~phasized, however, that HACMAC was not another level of bureaucracy or another
Planning Commission. Regarding the weight or influence it would carry, it was agreed
that, in fact, because of the broad based representation from different homeowner
organizations in the Canyon on the Committee speaking in a united voice, that their
recommendations would be given serious consideration. It would also be an informa-
tional and communication device for the developer in an effort to clarify the "rules
of the game" enabling him to make a decision at the outset as to whether or not to
go forward on a project rather than further downstream after a substantial invest-
ment had been made. The proportionate vote of the Committee would also be evalu-
ated in the decision making process. However, in a close vote, for example, 8 to
7, the minority opinion also had to be considered, as well as opiniOns of all various
homeowners' associations and citizens at large. Appointees should not make individual
decisions but rather a decision based upon what the constituency at large desired.
The Mayor also clarified for Mr. Lether that the Planning Commission was not man-
dated to solicit input from HACMAC if a developer went straight to them with a
change or a new proposal circumventing HACMAC. He commented, however, it might be
imprudent for the developer to do so.
Administrative procedures of the Committee were then discussed relative to a meeting
place, various methods of communicating with the residents of the Canyon when soli-
citing input or relaying meeting notices, funding and staff assistance.
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Regarding staff assistance, Assistant City Manaser William T. Hopkins stated the
recommendation was that such assistance not be an ongoing, full,time administra-
tive type of assistance. Once the Committee was established internally, staff in-
put would consist of explaining particular development concepts as they came through
providing an informational type approach, with occasional clerical assistance for
their meetings as deemed necessary.
Councilman Roth suggested that those members not involved in committees in the past
should be made aware that City staff would be available for assistance and, as well,
that individual members on their own could come and talk and work with staff people
to obtain information they may need.
Councilwoman Kaywood cautioned that considering the recent hiring freeze which
lasted approximately 300 days, and since HACMAC was to be a very low-key, low-budget
committee, if staff were to be assigned, then more hiring would be necessary and
that was not the intent. If HACMAC felt they had access to staff at anytime, then
this was an entirely different concept.
Another matter was broached by Mr. Allen relative to stipulating whether members
of the Committee were speaking on behalf of their associations or themselves.
As Mrs. Hall pointed out, some members of the Committee had been nominated by their
associations to serve on HACMAC. '
The Mayor noted that both situations have been covered many times by the person
involved stating they were representing an association, whereas on other occasions
they stated they were speaking on their own behalf.
Councilman Seymour stated that one of the important issues that HACMAC should under-
take st the earliest possible date was the matter of the Orange Unified School
District's proposal of builders' fees (see Council Minutes April 19, 1977), a subject
with which most members of HACMAC were familiar. Councilmen Roth and Kott were
appointed as part of a special committee to investigate the matter in concert with
the cities of Villa Park and Orange to gain an overview of the entire problem.
They would look to HACMAC for input as to how Anaheim should approach the proposal
offered by the District. There were many questions that the OUSD had not addressed.
The City of Anaheim through Anaheim Hills and the Redevelopment Agency made a commit-
ment to deliver schools to the population in relation to the approval of developments
in the Canyon.
Councilwoman Kaywood considered it appropriate to note that Anaheim Hills donated
three school sites to the Orange Unified School District. One of the sites was
donated to Anaheim for a park site but the City, in turn, donated it to the School
District. Therefore, Anaheim Hills donated another park site to the City. Further,
the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency paid approximately one-half million dollars to the
School District for construction of an elementary school. She stressed these points
because she maintained that as a result Anaheim should not share equally, but be
credited with a plus in discussing fees.
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In answer to Hank Rivera, it was generally agreed that no alternates would serve
on the Committee and as so stated in the April 6, 1977 memorandum from the Plan-
ing Department, any member who missed three consecutive meetings would be considered
to have resigned.
Councilman Seymour also explained his concern relative to Council representation
on HACMAC in an ex-officio capacity with no voting privileges. Since his previous
recommendation regarding such representation failed to materialize, he wanted con-
firmed that if, in fact, a Council Member wished to attend Committee meetings, they
would be privileged to do so, and that such attendance would not be considered an
intrusion.
The Mayor stated that it was an ongoing policy that all Council Members were also
ex-officio members of every board, commission or committee and could attend all
such meetings.
Mr. Allen noted that consultation with developers was to be done as a committee
and not by individuals. He wanted to know if he were called by a developer if
it would be permissible to discuss an~.opinion or if, in fact, the developer had
to attend a meeting to do so.
Councilwoman Kaywood advised that if a member was speaking in a HACMAC capacity,
several members should be present and no member should discuss matters alone since
such discussion would defeat the purpose of the Committee and could cause more
trouble than help.
Councilman Seymour expressed a dissenting point of view in that the people involved
were intelligent enough not to be swayed one way or the other. Discussions were
for informational gathering purposes; the more information gathered, the better.
Before concluding, some additional administrative and procedural matters were clari-
fied relative to liaison with the Planning Department, and a follow-up meeting of
the Committee was set for Tuesday, May 3, 1977, 7:30 p.m., in the Management Control
Center.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Roth moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 8:55 P.M.
LINDA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK