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City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 7~ 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 ATTORNEY: Frank A. Lowry, Jr.
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR - ZONING: Annika Santalahti
UTILITIES DIRECTOR: Gordon Hoyt
PARKS, RECREATION AND THE ARTS DIRECTOR: James D. Ruth
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST: Ron Rothschild
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Thornton E. Piersall
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order and welcomed those
attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: Reverend Jim Kaspar of the Melodyland Hotline Center gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilwoman Miriam Kaywood led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATION: A Certificate of Appreciation to Police Chief Bas~rup was made by
Roger MeCollum, Vice President of Anaheim Independent Insurance Agents in recogni-
tion of the Anaheim Police Explorer, Search and Rescue Post for excellence in service
and performance to the citizens of Anaheim as well as a donation to defray the costs
of supplies and needed equipment.
Police Chief, Harold Bastrup, a principal founder, accepted the certificate and dona-
tion on behalf of the Explorers and also briefed the Council and audience on their
history and activities.
PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Thom and approved
by the City Counc£1:
"PBX Operators Week in Anaheim" - June 7-13, 1977.
MINUTES: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom, Minutes
of the Anaheim City Council regular meeting held April 5 and May 3, 1977, were
approved. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to
waive the reading, in full, of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent
to the waiver Of reading is hereby given by all Council Members unless, after
reading of the title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the read-
ing of such ordinance or resolution. Councilman Roth seconded the motion. MOTION
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $940,368.93, in accordance
with the 1976-77 Budget, were approved.
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123: ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT~ 25-YEAR TERM~
GYMNASIUMS AT SYCAMORE AND DALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS: Councilman Kott offered
Resolution No. 77R-407 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated June 1,
1977 from James Ruth, Director of Park, Recreation and the Arts Department. Refer
to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-407; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANAHEIM UNION
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE JOINT FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION OF
TWO MULTI-PURPOSE GYMNASIUMS AT SYCAMORE AND DALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, AN~D AUTHOR-
IZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-407 duly passed and adopted.
123: BATTLE INVESTMENT COMPANY~ INC.~ LEASE: Councilman Roth offered Resolution
No. 77R-408 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated May 27, 1977 from
Personnel Director Garry McRae, authorizing an agreement with Battle Investment
Company, Inc. for office space at 1020 South Anaheim Boulevard to terminate May 31,
1978, for Manpower Services Division use. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-408: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND
BATTLE INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., FOR THE LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR MANPOWER
SERVICES DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID
LEASE AGREEMENT.
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-408 duly passed and adopted.
123: AMENDMENT, G. L. LEWIS COMPANY AGREEMENT, SPECIAL WATER FACILITIES~ TRACT
NO. 8560: (G. L. Lewis Company) Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 77R-409
for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated May 31, 1977 from the Utilities
Director, extending the expiration date of the Agreement an additional 60 days
from May 30, 1977 to July 29, 1977. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-409: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH G. L. LEWIS
COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR SPECIAL WATER FACILITIES,
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. (Tract 8560)
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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-409 duly passed and adopted.
139: SUPPORT OF HR 3203: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Council-
man Thom, support of HR 3203, and urging Congressman Jerry Patterson to support
this measure, authorizing national and state banks to underwrite and make markets
in investment quality revenue bonds issued by state and local jurisdictions, was
approved. MOTION CARRIED.
123: SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM SERVICES~ NEGOTIATIONS FOR NEW CONTRACT: On motion by
Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Manager and City
Attorney were authorized to negotiate with insurance adjusters for an agreement
to administer the City's self-insurance program, as recommended in memorandum
dated June 1, 1977 from the City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED.
176: ABANDONMENT NO. 76-18A, SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING: Councilman Roth offered
Resolution No. 77R-410 for adoption setting Abandonment No. 76-18A, proposed
abandonment of a portion of an existing public utility easement to permit a
swimming pool to be constructed at 2428 South Redwood, for public hearing on
June 28, 1977 at 3:00 P.M. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-410: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT AND
FIXING A DATE FOR A HEARING THEREON. (76-18A)
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-410 duly passed and adopted.
164: AWARD OF WORK ORDER NO. 889 - CORONADO-RED GUM AND MIRALOMA STORM DRAIN:
Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 77R-411 for adoption awarding a contract,
in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-411: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIP-
MENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND
PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT: CORONADO-RED GUM-MIRALOMA STORM DRAIN, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
WORK ORDER NO. 889. (Nick Didovic Construction Company - $963,500.20)
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-411 duly passed and adopted.
164: AWARD OF WORK ORDER NO. 910 - WALNUT CANYON CHANNEL REPAIR:
Councilwoman
Kaywood offered Resolution No. 77R-412 for adoption awarding a contract, in
accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-412: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIP-
MENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND
PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT: WALNUT CANYON CHANNEL REPAIR, S/O SANTA ANA CANYON ROAD, IN THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 910. (Savala Construction Company, Inc. -
$9,436.25)
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-412 duly passed and adopted.
164: AWARD OF WORK ORDER NO. 1272 - ORANGEWOOD AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT:
Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-413 for adoption awarding a contract
in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution
Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-413: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIP-
MENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND
PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT: ORANGEWOOD AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT, FROM TROY STREET TO HARBOR
BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 1272. (Peter C. David
Company - $24,488)
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-413 duly passed and adopted.
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160: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT~ BID NO. 3236~ AUTOMATIC LOAD TRANSFER EQUIPMENT:
On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Roth, the low bid of
McGraw-Edison Company was accepted, and purchase authorized in the amount of
$12,851.44, including tax, as recommended by the Purchasing Agent in his memor-
andum dated May 31, 1977. MOTION CARRIED.
108: APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION OF CHARITY FUNDS: On motion by Councilman
Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth, application by Good Lutheran Home of the West
for telephone solicitation of used materials and sale of those items through their
Value Village stores for a term of 60 days, in accordance with Code, Chapter 7.32,
was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 75-76-24 AND VARIANCE NO. 2791 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Submitted
by Val Lester requesting an extension of time to Reclassification No. 75-76-24 and
Variance No. 2791 to establish a commercial office on proposed CL zoned property
located at 2183 Niobe Avenue, together with reports by Engineering and Zoning
Divisions recommending an extension of time, retroactive to May 25, 1977, to expire
May 25, 1978, subject to posting of a bond for street lighting purposes within
30 days, as outlined in memorandum dated May 31, 1977 and June 1, 1977.
Councilman Kott reiterated his previously stated philosophy with regard to
extensions of time and considered the present request to be another blatant
example where people used the City for personal gain by selling property. He
pointed to the fact that a bond for street lighting purposes was mailed to the
applicant on June 16, 1976, but had not yet been returned and, subsequently, the
property was sold with new conditions, which conditions were not assumed by the
seller who profited by receiving a conditional use permit or variance. He would,
therefore, vote against the extension unless other extenuating evidence was offered.
Councilwoman Kaywood indicated that she would be voting against the request because
she did not agree with the conversion of residences to offices.
Mr. Val Lester, 9532 Skylark Boulevard, Garden Grove, stated that he had just
purchased the property within the last month as a result of a foreclosure and,
thus, inherited the situation. 'When he became aware of the conditions, only two
weeks remained before the expiration date. Subsequently, he sent a letter dated
May 9, 1977 requesting the extension in order to comply, which he intended to do.
Councilman Roth pointed out that the report from staff indicated the only condi-
tion to be filled before first reading of the ordinance was posting of a bond
for street lights. He thereupon asked Mr. Lester if any other requirements were
still pending.
Mr. Lester explained that a buffer zone bordering the property and any residences
to separate a CL zone from adjoining residences was also required.
Miss Santalahti explained, however, that was required prior to the occupancy of
the building.
In answer to Councilman Roth, Mr. Lester indicated that all he needed was 90 days
and it would probably take less time than that.
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Councilman Kott asked Mr. Lester if he would be willing to accept a 90-day
extension of time, and Mr. Lester answered affirmatively.
On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Roth, an extension of time
to Reclassification No. 75-76-24 and Variance No. 2791 was approved for 90 days,
subject to the recommendation of the City Engineer in his memorandum dated
May 31, 1977 that a bond for street lighting purposes be posted within 30 days.
Councilwoman Kaywood voted "No". MOTION CARRIED.
105: PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Councilman Kott stated that since the
Council had the prerogative of choosing their own membership on the Project Area
Committee (PAC), he would like to exercise that prerogative at the proper time,
approximately June 30, 1977, when he would submit his own names for appointees to
the committee, and in order to allow everyone the opportunity to evaluate the other
candidates.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, appointments of
two new members to fill existing vacancies on the Project Area Committee were con-
tinued to June 28, 1977. MOTION CARRIED.
105: PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - CONFIRMATION OF MEMBERS AND REAPPOINTMENTS: On
motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, confirmation of
Project Area Committee members on an elected basis for two-year terms beginning
July 1, 1977 was approved, as recommended in memorandum dated June 1, 1977, as
follows: Irving Abendschein, Vivian Engelbrecht, Clarence Newkirk, Gerard Warde,
Paul Wimer, William Woods, along with reappointment of three City Council
appointees for an additional two-year term beginning July 1, 1977, as follows:
William Erickson, Robert Law and Barry Lind. Councilman Kott voted "No". MOTION
CARRIED.
149: RECONSIDERATION, ORDINANCE NO. 3694~ NO PARKING ON CHESTNUT PLACE: The
Mayor noted there was a large number of people in the audience regarding Ordinance
No. 3694 restricting parking on Chestnut Place from 12:00 midnight.to 6:00 A.M.
He asked if there was a spokesman to speak opposing the restriction and, subse-
quently, support testimony would be reheard.
Mr. Lovell Richards, 1632 Chestnut Place, explained that he had listened to the
tape of April 19 and May 24, 1977 meetings on the subject matter and maintained
that the restrictive parking on Chestnut Place was initiated by a clique in the
area asking for the restriction of use of public streets for other than the benefit
of the public at large. Therefore, it was a matter of discrimination and the
Council was approached by the majority of those residents on Chestnut Place in a
manner not fair to the other residents affected by the proposition.
Concerning the matter of self-determination brought out in the April 19, 1977
meeting, he considered that to be unconstitutional in that if certain people were
allowed to determine what other people could do, they could also go to the extent
of determining who could live in the neighborhood, and the like. He alleged that
the request by five residents of Chestnut Place for the parking restriction was
the last in a long line of incidents causing harassment not only to his family,
but also other families in the area. He also alleged that the spokesman for the
group on April 19, 1977 was one of the major offenders in the area. Because of
the harassment suffered by his family and, specifically, his father, legal pro-
ceedings were now in process against the five families who signed the previous
petition submitted to the City Council. It was also his family's intention to
move from the neighborhood.
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Mr. August Yahnke, 235 South Elder, explained that his property faced Chestnut
Place directly and he was of the opinion that the Richards' did not use the
street any more than anyone else living there, and the person raising the loudest
complaint was guilty of the same thing, especially when weekly classes were held
at his home and related parking extended on to Elder Street; such parking being
hazardous, since crosswalks and driveways were disregarded and no concern given
other people's property. From listening to the tapes of the two previous meetings,
Mr. Yahnke recalled that Mr. Woodring, spokesman of those requesting the ordinance,
stated he wanted the ordinance passed to achieve quality living in his neighbor-
hood. He contended that since the essentials of quality living were peace, harmony
and good neighborly conduct, he maintained that did not involve harassing or brow-
beating little sick, old men and getting together with other neighbors to make life
miserable for the surrounding neighbors. He stressed that a parking ban in any
area for any given time would not bring about quality living.
The following people spoke in support of Ordinance No. 3694 for the below-listed
reasons and/or comments and, as well, refuted the allegations put forth in the
testimony given by Mr. Richards and Mr. Yahnke: Mr. Jim Lovett, 1624 Chestnut Place;
Mrs. Mary Isles, 1631 Chestnut Place; Mr. Ted Burch, 1623 Chestnut Place; Mrs. Linda
Woodring and Mr. Dean Woodring, 1628 Chestnut Place.
1. The Richards' have seven vehicles, some of which are parked on the street for
extended periods of time; neighborhoods decay from like situations, people move
out and others move in who do not care. Therefore, they decided to make a stand.
The parking ordinance restricting parking from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 A.M. is a
very reasonable one.
2. The main concern is to keep the neighborhood clean and maintain the value of
their homes. It is detrimental to this objective to have the same cars sitting on
the street all the time, sometimes without engines in them.
3. There is an inherent parking problem on Chestnut Place and some kind of con-
trol is necessary to keep a well-ordered neighborhood.
4. Mr. Richards' precarious state of health is a long-standing condition. It is
unfair for one family to monopolize the limited parking available. We want it to
be a more peaceful place to live where no one feels they have to move out.
5. The problem is one of parking only, and the City Council can solve that problem.
We have a right to ask them to do so.
Mr. Dean Woodring stated that he was present mainly to respond and refute the
charges made about him by Mr. Richards, which he proceeded to do.
The Mayor interjected, however, that the Council did not take into consideration
personal accusations when making a decision on the type of problem presented.
Mr. Woodring then gave an overview of the situation, as he saw it, and initially
presented at the meeting of April 19, 1977. He also presented photographs show-
ing the existing conditions on the cul-de-sac.
MOTION: Councilman Roth stated that although it was his opinion government
ordinances or regulations did not settle disputes between neighbors, he supported
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retention of the present ordinance because, after two visits to Chestnut Place,
he maintained there was no reason to park four vehicles out in the street, since
each residence had a two-car garage and a large driveway. Those who owned mobile
homes and campers and did not use them often could put them in storage lots. He
thereupon moved that Ordinance No. 3694 be retained as presently instituted, no
parking between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A.M. on Chestnut Place. Councilman Kott
seconded the motion.
Before a vote was taken, Councilman Seymour explained that he understood the frus-
tration existing in the neighborhood on both sides, but contended the Council did
not have the right to interface itself in such feuds. The issue, however, was that
of no parking on the cul-de-sac. He stressed that the Council would be shortsighted
if they passed the motion before them, because it would quickly result in numerous
similar requests from residents in cul-de-sacs throughout the City with existing
parking problems of one kind or another involving mobile homes, motor homes and
the like. It would move those types of vehicles off posted areas into unposted
areas, thus causing a different kind of problem. He suggested that consideration
be given to an ordinance removing those vehicles from the streets. The piecemeal
approach was no solution, but would only make matters worse, subsequently creating
larger problems. For those reasons, he would vote against retention of Ordinance
No. 3694.
Councilwoman Kaywood concurred with Councilman Seymour.
A vote was taken on the foregoing motion and carried by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kott, Roth and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour and Kaywood
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, 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 Eugene R. Lee for personal injuries purportedly sustained
as a result of actions by Anaheim Police personnel on or about February 16, 1977.
b. Claim submitted by Alec H. Greenman for personal injuries purportedly sus-
tained as the result of actions by Anaheim Police personnel on or about
February 16, 1977.
c. Claim submitted by Jack H. Swartout for property damages purportedly sustained
as a result of disrepair on Knollwood Circle on or about May 6, 1977.
2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and
filed:
a. City of San Dimas Resolution No. 77-36 in support of AB 965, relating to
youth service programs, and urging all cities and the League of California Cities
to support the legislation.
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b. State Board of Equalization notice of public hearing to be held June 28, 1977,
on proposed amendments to Regulation 1323, Passenger Carriers - Local Transit
Partial Exemption.
c. Community Services Board - Minutes of April 28, 1977.
d. Community Redevelopment Commission - Minutes of May 18, 1977.
3. BARRIER FREE ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 902 (E.D.A. PROJECT NO. 07-51-01053)
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1: Barrier Free Anaheim, area bounded by Lincoln Avenue', Knott
Street, Ball Road and Beach Boulevard, Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$34,844.50, N.D.L. Construction, contractor, bringing original contract amount to
$112,921.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: Councilman Kott offered Resolution Nos. 77R-414 and
77R-415 for adoption, in accordance with the reports, recommendations and
certifications furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent
Calendar Agenda. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-414: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Alvin A. Levine, et ux;
William D. McIntyre, et ux; Grant-Warmin§ton Builders; Louis A. Cannon, et ux;
Charles E. Ruby, et ux; Alejandro Ornelas)
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-415: 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 W~TER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE
FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: POLICE FACILITIES REMODELING OF JAIL
DETOXIFICATION AND SAFETY CELLS, 425 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
WORK ORDER NO. 9104. (Pace-Ross Company, Inc.)
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-414 and 77R-415 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NOS. 3711 AND 3712: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 3711 and
No. 3712 for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3711: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SUBSECTIONS
18.02.020.010 AND 18.02.030.020 OF TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.03, AND ADDING NEW SUB-
SECTIONS 18.03.030.010 AND 18.03.040.020 TO TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.03 RELATING
TO ZONING. (unlisted uses permitted and authority and conditions t~ permit approval
of uses not authorized in a particular zone by conditional use permit and eliminate
future use variances.)
ORDINANCE NO. 3712: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (73-74-45(1), RS-A-43,000,
Ball-Sunkist No. 6. Annexation)
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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 Ordinance Nos. 3711 and 3712 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NOS. 3713 AND NO. 3714: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance Nos.
3713 and No. 3714 for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3713: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (69-70-55(8), ML)
ORDINANCE NO. 3714: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (70-71-33(15), RS-A-43,000,
Anaheim Hills No. 18 Annexation)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance Nos. 3713 and 3714 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3715: Councilman Roth offered Ordinance No. 3715 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3715: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (76-77-43, RM-1200)
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. 3715 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3716: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3716 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 3716: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (73-74-56(2), RS-HS-10,000)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3716 duly passed and adopted.
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ORDINANCE NOS. 3717 AND 3718: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance Nos. 3717
and 3718 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3717: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTIONS
18.03.050, 18.03.060, 18.03.070, 18.03.071, 18.03.080, 18.03.082, 18.03.084,
18.03.090 AND 18.03.091 OF TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.03, OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 18.03.050, 18.03.060, 18.03.070, 18.03.071,
18.03.080, 18.03.081, 18.03.082, 18.03.084, 18.03.090, AND 18.03.091 TO TITLE
18, CHAPTER 18.03, RELATING TO ZONING PROCEDURES. (delegating final approval
authority to the Planning Commission)
ORDINANCE NO. 3718: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (65-66-59(5), CO)
RECESS: By general consent, the City Council recessed for ten minutes. (2:50 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Member being
present. (3:00 P.M.)
PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 72-73-42 (VARIANCE NO. 2494) - DELETION
OF CONDITION: Submitted by Betty Pagel, agent, to consider deletion of Condition
No. 11 of the Reclassification, requiring that access be acquired to the alley on
the west side of proposed CL zoned property located at 2622 West Lincoln Avenue.
Miss Santalahti commented that the revised plans submitted previously included a
trash area taking access from the alley. However, through a redesign, trash access
would be taken off Lincoln Avenue, thus there would be no required access from the
alley.
Mrs. Betty Pagel, agent for Guiseppe Notaro, 2185 West Hiawatha, explained that
in addition to the request for deletion of Condition No. 11 contained in Resolution
No. 73R-181, Item No. 8, Page 6a, under Development Proposal of Report to the
Planning Commission dated April 16, 1973, should also be deleted in order to preclude
any confusion. Mrs. Pagel then presented a rendering of the proposed project.
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-416 for adoption, amending
Resolution No. 73R-151, deleting Condition No. 11 and Item No. 8, Page 6a, under
Development Proposal of Report to the Planning Commission dated April 16, 1973.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-416: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73R-181 BY DELETING CONDITION NO. 11 THEREFROM.
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-416 duly passed and adopted.
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~ 1977~ 1:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 3719: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3719 for first
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3719: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (72-73-42, deletion of condition)
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE NO. 2929: Application by Anthony J. and Mary E. Nieto
to construct a three-room addition on RS-7200 zoned property located at 1958 West
Chanticleer Road with code waivers of:
a. maximum rear yard coverage
b. minimum rear yard setback
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-96, reported that
the Planning Director has determined that the proposed activity falls within the
definition of Section 3.01, Class I, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the
Requirement for an EIR and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the require-
ment to file an EIR and, further, recommended that Variance No. 2929 be denied.
Councilman Seymour requested review of Variance No. 2929 at the May 17, 1977 meeting
and public hearing scheduled this date.
The Mayor asked if the property owner or agent was present and desirous of being
heard.
Mr. Anthony J. Nieto, 1958 West Chanticleer, explained that he wanted to find a
city that was family-oriented for his wife and seven children; therefore, they
settled in Anaheim four years prior and bought their present home with the inten-
tion of adding on to it. He stated that Variance No. 2929 should be granted
because, according to the Anaheim Municipal Codew the property met special circum-
stances necessary for granting such petition, and the strict application of the
Code deprived their property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the
vicinity under an identical zone classification.
Mr. Nieto then stated the main reasons why the variance should be granted: 1) the
tract which backed up to their property had a rear yard setback of approximately
40 feet from the property line to the main house enabling an addition of 700 square
feet or more without a variance; 2) granting of the variance would enhance values
of surrounding properties and be complimentary to the area, as opposed to being
detrimental; 3) it was not feasible to add on to the front of their property since
a 25-foot front yard setback was required which would only allow 12 feet of
allowable building area; 4) Variance No. 2646 (across the street and three houses
down from the subject property ) was granted in October, 1974 for a rear-yard
setback; 5) granting of the variance would insure peace and prosperity for the
family, since the residence was located in close proximity to parks, libraries and
schools; and 6) all of their neighbors were consulted and they encouraged and
supported the proposed addition, as evidenced by the petition he had to present to
the Council.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak, either in favor or in opposition.
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Mrs. Barbara Woody, 1959 Harriet Lane, stated they were never consulted and they
live directly behind the Nietos' She explained that they added on to their home
in 1964 but had a much larger backyard. The Nietos' proposed addition, however,
would be an invasion of their privacy since the overhang would practically encroach
into their backyard. She also stated that it would not enhance property values and
she was speaking for other neighbors, as well. She considered the proposed granting
of the variance to be a bad precedent-setting move since yards in the area were very
short and narrow.
Mrs. John English, 1945 Chanticleer, explained that they received a variance in
1974 to build within five feet of their back fence, and the lot behind them did
the same with no resultant problems. She stated that the Nieto's should be granted
Variance No. 2929.
There being no further persons who wished to speak, the Mayor closed the public
hearing.
Councilman Seymour explained that he requested the public hearing after he spoke
with Mr. Nieto and viewed his specific plan. He also talked to several of the
Planning Commissioners to determine their reasons for denying a seemingly routine
application and discovered the overriding consideration was one relative to a
State Supreme Court case, the Topanga Case, which dealt with a new substantial
housing development. The ruling stated that severe findings had to be established
in order to grant a variance. After investigating the matter, he felt the Nietos'
deserved an appeal, not only because of the disparity between the two cases, but
also because only minor variances were being requested; maximum rear yard coverage -
35% permitted, 40% proposed, minimum rear yard setback - 10 feet required, 6 feet
proposed.
Relative to Mrs. Woody's concern, .if the addition proposed was a two-story
structure or the installation of a large air conditioner, her concern would be
justified, but he contended the proposed plans would not be an invasion of privacy.
If the Nietos' were not granted the variance, they would be faced with the problem
of giving up their home and trying to find a larger one in a housing mmrket
economically difficult for a large family. In view of the testimony presented,
Councilman Seymour was of the opinion that Council would be prudent in granting
Variance No. 2929.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted in the Planning Commission report that four persons
spoke in opposition. She was interested in knowing the reasons and whether any
were neighbors on either side; if so, they would also have to be taken into con-
sideration.
It was confirmed by staff that the neighbors on both sides of the Nietos' home
signed the petition in favor of the room addition.
City Attorney Hopkins indicated that relative to Councilman Seymour's reference
to the Topanga Case, although it dealt with a very large tract and the require-
ments evolving from the case did not address themselves directly to the present
matter, it was quite clear that findings were required and he requested that
Council make such findings that would counteract or change the findings made by
the Planning Commission.
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The Mayor understood the City Attorney's concern with the law, which was also the
Council's concern. However, the case in point involves an Anaheim family wanting
to better their home and remain living in the City, and it was his opinion that
they should be able to do so by the granting of Variance No. 2929.
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 I, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for
an environmental impact report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-417 for adoption granting Variance
No. 2929, subject to Interdepartmental recommendations, and further determined a
hardship did exist, that the proposed use would not encroach into the privacy of
surrounding neighbors; there were exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the property; that the variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right posBessed by other prop-
ert~es in the same area; and that the requested variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-417: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
GRANTING VARIANCE NO. 2929.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-417 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE NO. 2930: Application by Ray and Estelle Spehar and
Marcia Ann Halligan to construct a commercial shopping center on CL(SC) and
RM-1200 zoned property located notheast of the intersection of Imperial Highway
and La Palma Avenue, with code waivers.
Mr. John Bell, representing the owner and the developer, explained that since
the Planning Commission hearing, they appealed the denial to the City Council.
Although they were successful in reaching HACMAC to solicit their support, it
was not in time for them (HACMAC) to consider the variance in a formal way.
Subsequently, it was suggested by HACMAC that they do meet to consider the proposed
variance. Mr. Bell, therefore, requested a 3-week continuance in order to meet with
HACMAC at one of their regular meetings and further agreed to the $25 continuance fee.
O~ motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Thom, public hearing on Variance
No. 2930 was continued three weeks, at the request of the applicant, subject to the
$25 continuance fee. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 76-4A: In accordance with the application filed
by the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, public hearing was held on proposed abandon-
ment of a portion of Emily Street from 174.75 feet north of Lincoln Avenue to
Chartres Street, pursuant to Resolution No. 77R-367, duly published in the Anaheim
Bulletin and notices thereof posted in accordance with law.
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Report of the City Engineer dated May 6, 1977, was submitted recommending approval
of the proposed abandonment, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Redevelopment Agency to coordinate their proposed plan of development
with the Southern California Gas Company to provide for orderly relocation and/or
revision of existing gas line facilities.
2. The existing street lights and related facilities along the west side of
Emily Street be removed at no cost to the City.
3. The applicant will coordinate with the respective City Departments for the
adjustments necessary to reroute, relocate and revise and/or eliminate the
existing water lines and sanitary sewer line.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no response,
he declared the public hearing closed.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilman
Seymour, seconded by Councilman Roth, the City Council ratified the determination
of the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the definition
of Section 3.01 of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirement for an
environmental impact report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-418 for adoption, approving Abandon-
ment No. 76-4A, as recommended by the City Engineer, subject to the $100 fee to
cover the cost of processing. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-418: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF EMILY STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN
AVENUE AND CHARTRES STREET. (76-4A)
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-418 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 76-16A: In accordance with application filed
by Mr. Paul Plotkin, Plotkin-Rosen Development Company, public hearing was held
on the proposed abandonment of an existing public utility easement located north
of Glenoaks and west of Euclid Avenues, pursuant to Resolution No. 77R-368, duly
published in the Anaheim Bulletin and notices thereof posted in accordance with
law.
The City Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed abandonment
unconditionally.
Mayor Thom asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no response,
he declared the public hearing closed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilman
Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council ratified the determina-
tion of the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the defini-
tion of Section 3.01, Class 5, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirement
for an environmental impact report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-419 for adoption, approving Abandonment
No. 76-16A, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-419: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES.
(Public Utility Easement 76-16A) (north of Glenoaks Avenue and west of Euclid
Avenue)
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-419 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 76-17A: In accordance with application filed by
Mr. Gerald L. Benowitz, Mini-Skools Ltd., public hearing was held on the proposed
abandonment of a public utility easement located south of Lincoln between Harding
Avenue and Topanga Drive, pursuant to Resolution No. 77R-369, duly published in
the Anaheim Bulletin and notices thereof posted in accordance with law.
The City Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed abandonment,
unconditionally.
Mayor Thom asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no response,
he declared the public hearing closed.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilman
Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council ratified the determina-
tion of the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the definition
of Section 3.01, Class 5, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirement for
an environmental impact report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-420 for adoption approving Abandonment
No. 76-17A, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 77R-420: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES.
(Public Utility Easemmnt 76-17A) (south of Lincoln Avenue between Harding Avenue
and Topanga Drive)
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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-420 duly passed and adopted.
106: 1977-78 PROPOSED RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN - BUDGET: (Preliminary copies of
the proposed 1977-78 budget, totalling $134,596,386.00, were previously submitted
to Council Members and available to the public in the City Clerk's Office).
May 31, 1977
TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITIZENS OF ANAHEIM:
Transmitted herewith, in accordance with Charter Section 604(b), is the Proposed
budget for FY 1977-78. In accordance with Council Policy directives, several
substantiative changes in the manner in which the City will allocate and control
its resources for the coming fiscal year and thereafter are realized in this
document. These include the full transition to the concept of program budgeting;
the introduction of cost accounting techniques to show where feasible the full
cost of services; and the refinement of program goals and objectives with special
emphasis on levels of services (qualitative objectives) and the productivity
required to support these levels.
FISCAL CONDITION
The budget, as proposed, represents a city whose economy is sound, with a high level
of service to the citizens without an increase in the total complement of full-
time personnel. The total budget for all City operating funds is $134,S96,386. Of
this amount, $114,961,S33 is for operating programs, and $19,634,8S3 for capital
improvement projects. 'In comparison to the prior year's budget, this represents an
increase of S.7 percent. Ail other dollar increases outside this percent reflect
changes in accounting techniques that do not actually mean additional expenditures.
Although the City is entering 1977-78 fiscal year in a sound financial position,
this will not continue if the financing of major capital improvements is to come
from operating revenues. The City's present cash flow position is minimal and
working capital reserves in some funds, for all practical purposes, do not exist.
Capital improvements will either have to be financed from a substantial increase
in operating revenues or from revenue sources available to cities through bond
financing if the City is to remain solvent. The other alternative is to reduce
operating service levels. The budget as presented is balanced.
TAX REDUCTION
~]e budget also provides for a two (2) cent ad valorem tax reduction which will
bring the rate to $0.95 on $100 of assessed valuation. The rising costs of
inflation hit the City harder than indicated by the Consumer Price Index. This is
due to the narrow price base on which the City operates and to the static nature
of the City's revenue structure. Costs rise at a more rapid pace than offsetting
revenues even where there is no change in the level of service during an inflation-
ary period.
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PROGRAM BUDGETING
In departing from line-item, organizational budgeting to a modified concept of
zero-based program budgets, two distinctions are readily visible; first, there
is almost no way to compare old costs to the costs in the new budget; second,
work hours become the main cost control mechanism with the old position control
being relegated to a secondary role. However, to ease the transition, the proposed
budget shows the total number of'positions by department {control center) and the
programs with some exceptions, still follow established organizational patterns.
To accomodate these new planning and resource allocation concepts, the automated
accounting and payroll processing programs have been revised. The City is
fortunate in having existing processes which were adaptable to the new requirements.
In fact, some of the accounting system logic instituted fifteen years ago remains
the basis for the new techniques. The impact of the modernized system will be
fell at all levels of the organization. Departmental managers will receive more
complete and timely reports on assigned programs; general management will be
receiving summary data, or specialized information to assist in making short and
long-term decisions; and the City Council will have at its disposal much more
information for its policy formulation and determination functions.
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
The merging of management by objectives with programs is a crucial element of the
budget process. Of necessity, the information for the next year will be captured
from existing records and recorded separately. During the fiscal year, this'
effort will be expanded to complete and improve on the objectives. The goal is
to be able to measure services so that unit costs can be calculated and projected
over a period of years. Productivity trend and the cost of services can then be
viewed in a better perspective and will aid in determining whether a program is
justified, effective, or is being administered efficiently. Since this is the
first year that programs will be tracked for total costs, experience will undoubt-
edly require further improvements in program development and in the statement of
program objectives. All these steps taken together will bring the City to the
forefront nationally in its ability to manage the application of its resources to
meet its needs effectively and efficiently.
PROGRAM DETERMINATIONS
The Council is asked to decide to what extent it wishes to enter the social services
business. Two programs are in the budget for this purpose: one, Community Services
is a referral service only and is presently assigned to the Community Development
Department; the other, is the Youth Drop-In Center and is assigned to the Parks and
Recreation Department.
A risk management program is proposed in the Finance control center. The program
will be subject to later modification after a study is completed to determine
the extent of the City's risk and the alternatives available for reducing the
cost of the risk. $10,000 has also been set aside for special coverage to protect
public officials where legal immunity to litigation has been shrunk by legislative
and court actions.
An economic development program has been included in the Community Development
Department. The intent of the program is to assist in the development of the
Northeast Industrial Site and by a grant yet to be approved, the preparation of
data to assist in the development projects. Council also has before it a proposal
to reduce time and effort in processing certain types of development proposals.
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The Civic Center complex is also being presented as a capital project with funding
estimated at 30 percent for the fiscal year. The City Council will have presented
before it, alternative methods of financing. The City will be competing again
for Federal economic development funds.
REDEVELOI~4ENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
The 1977-78 Resource Allocation Plan includes the programs assigned.to the
Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority; however, the total cost of these pro-
grams are in addition to the $134,S96,386 operating and capital expenditures for
the City itself. This is because these programs are conducted under separate
legal entities. The Redevelopment Agency is proposing an operating and capital
improvement program in the magnitude of $34,668,940. The budget for the Housing
Authority is $972,909. The City will be supplying basic services needed by these
agencies to conduct their affairs and will charge them for the cost of these
services. These charges show as revenue to the General Fund.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
The capital projects presented in the budget are fully funded for the time interval
required for their completion. A five-year improvement program with all required
resources, priorities and scheduling will be initiated and incorporated in the
budget for FY 1978-79. This five-year capital improvement program will include
the recommendations of the 1976-77 Citizens Capital Improvement Committees as
modified and accepted by the City Council.
Each capital project is identified and will carry all costs (labor, materials,
contractual and other services) properly chargeable to the project. ~here special
funds are available for the project, costs will be charged there first. Only as
a last resort and depending on priorities will General Fund monies be spent on
capital projects.
ASSESSED VALUATION
The net assessed valuation is estimated to rise to $934,561,940 from the current
year's $806,429,743. This represents a 1S.9 percent increase. A tax rate of
$0.93 will produce an estimated net revenue of $9,262,720 compared to the current
year's $8,4S8,880; a 9.S percent increase. These figures include State reimburse-
ments.
REVENUE SHARING
The proposed budget has shifted most operating costs to other funding sources and
assigned revenue sharing monies to capital projects or to one-time-only operating
ventures. The exception to this are funds being placed aside to assist in financing
the City's liability insurance premiums and costs. There are two reasons for
moving the expenditure of revenue sharing funds away from operating costs: first,
due to the cyclical and indefinite nature of revenue sharing funds, their use for
capital projects only gives the City total flexibility in allocating its resources
without detriment to operating levels of service; and secondly, the audit trail
for these funds from the perspective of the public as well as from the Federal
auditors is clear and readily discernible.
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COST REDUCTIONS
A financial and management audit was completed during FY 1976-77. In general, the
audit addressed itself to policies and procedures which needed to be explained
more clearly or completely and in some cases, needed to be redefined and written.
In addition, the audit stressed the need to set objectives, track costs more
closely, institute long-range plans and adjust the fiscal system to accomplish
this. During the past fiscal year, the entire management group, under the
direction of the City Council, has created and developed many recommendations and,
in addition, responded to those presented by the consulting firm which conducted
the audit.
The consulting firm estimated the City would save $1,029,626 annually from cost
reductions alone. Increased fee charges by the Family Foursome and changes in
cash management techniques resulted in additional revenues of .$342,000 per year.
Other actions based on the audit's recommendations were to speed up revenue
collections in the utilities ?:~d reduce inventory stock for a one-time estimated
cash flow increase of $600,0{)0; and to develop an automated utility billing system
to create a one-time savings of $800,000. Other audit recommendations were not
adopted due to new programs ~:r policies which either invalidated the basis for the
recommendations or accomplisl,ed the same objectives.
The total one-year addition t~ the City's cash position based on the above figures
is estimated at $2,771,626. ~:~m this gross figure needs to be deducted the
cost to date of the utility bit~ing system at $513,276, mn,I the fees charged for
the audit itself including nubsequent reports at a cost of $-:41,974 for'a total
cost of $95S,250. Also, th{~ increase in revenues from cha~ging higher user fees
and from shortening collect~u cycles were not the result of actual cost reductions
and should be considered separately. These total $859,1100. The above figures
are based in part on estimates of the auditor, on recorded costs, and on statements
contained in reports filed with the City Council.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The following statements highlight the more significant developments reflected
in the individual program bmtgets.
City Manager's Office
The City Manager's office is comprised of Intergovernmental Relations, Public
Information and Program Development and Audit, in addition to the City Manager's
central office itself. The Intergovernmental Relations program is now well
underway and a more concerted effort will be put forth to attain grants for those
types of activities that the City is committed to undertaking even without Some
sort of financial assistance.
The Public Information Office is reduced by one full-time City-funded position
which has been vacant for an extended period of time. PI0 will continue to
devote efforts toward the Sister City Program, increased number of news releases,
publishing the Appriser and the City Employee Newsletter as well as reinstating
the Anaheim Newsletter or an equivalent format, probably on a quarterly basis.
Program Development and Audit has increased its staffing complement by one full-
time position as a result of a management consultant's recommendation. Program
Development and Audit will have increased efforts toward internal and performance-
type audits, attempting to establish a valid measurement criteria for all programs
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throughout all City operations. Program Development and Audit will continue to
perform special studies and financial audits as well as to reinstate a high level
of emphasis on grant program audits.
Personnel Services
The Personnel Department work force is increased by five full-time City-funded
positions due to transitions of formerly grant-funded individuals. This is
chiefly a result of increased funding and the level of emphasis placed by the
Federal government on Manpower programs. As the Federal government continues to
funnel more money to local government agencies and increase expectations of what
local government can do to alleviate unemployment, a greater amount of activity
is expected of local government. The Manpower program center expects to process,
consult with, and hire approximately twice as many individuals in the ensuing
fiscal'year as it is currently doing. Additionally, increased activity will be
noted in analyzing demographic data, labor market information, and economic data
to determine the needs of clientele and the employer community, This analysis
will result in the formation of an annual plan describing the allocation of
available manpower resources across program activities to meet identified
community needs.
The recruitment of an Affirmative Action Assistant is scheduled to begin shortly.
A re-shifting of the work effort in this area will be from that of minority
recruitment to that of administrative enforcement of affirmative action plans and
policies.' This will mean acting vigorously to attract minorities to fill vacancies.
The completion of the initial position classification plan is slated for early
FY 77-78. The classification plan will be reviewed and adjusted on a five-year
cycle. Expansion and increased emphasis in the training of management personnel
is proposed. Several MBO training sessions have been scheduled for both executive
and middle-management personnel. Long-range benefits of this type of training
will be the development of a strong management team. Based upon currently available
evidence, continuation of the self-funded employee health plan and workers'
compensation benefit program will result in material reductions in maintenance
costs. The Personnel Department budget includes provision for an actuarial study
of pension programs to compare Orange County's pension plan with that of the
Public Employee Retirement System and a self-funded type program to determine for
the costs involved, which system meets the City's needs best.
Finance Services
The Finance Director will devote his 1977-78 efforts toward risk management
activities, the development of a revenue bond package with the Utilities Depart-
ment, final design and implementation of a fixed asset accounting system, and
design and implementation of ~FIS II. MAFIS II represents the second phase of
the City's "Municipal Automated Financial Information System". b~FIS II will
consist of a complete on-line general accounting, accounts payable, equipment
rental and inventory control system.
The City's duplicating and mail activities have been placed into an intergovern-
mental service fund. The costs of these activities will be collected in this fund,
but then charged to each utilizing program area. Ultimately, the cost will be
reflected in the using programs as monies collected from the programs will be
used to offset the duplicating and mail expenses. Duplicating will continue its
practice of price check with outside vendors before undertaking any major printing
job. As all jobs will be sent to the Duplicating Shop, Duplicating will continue
to cost out each job for ultimate reference to the using department. The City's
centralized metered postage and mail delivery activity will operate on a similar
basis.
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~The City Treasurer has completed the transition to a major community banking
iinstitution to attain the best balance of retained cash balances in banking services
and charges for those services. In the past, the City received services at no
direct cost, such as even change for change funds, reconciliation of accounts and
armored car transport service. IIowever, the City did guarantee a certain minimum
retention in its several checking accounts. Due to increased reserve requirements,
'the new approach to banking services will maximize the City's investment income.
The City's License function will absorb an additional 1,000 business license
accounts, a 6% increase, without any increase in work hours. A study will be con-
ducted in the early part of the year to attempt to reduce business licens'e process-
ing costs and time. Also, the Collections operation will absorb an increase in
new utility accounts without any corresponding increase in personnel resources.
As demands for service increase in the Purchasing function, the Purchasing Agent
plans to conduct a study on the feasibility of ongoing p,rsonnel to perform night-
time palletizing of required materials for inunediate availability when crews report
in the morning. This should eliminate some lost time, basically, in the Utilities
Department. The Purchasing Agent also will be heavily involved in the development
of the automated inventory control system.
The Accounting function likewise will have a concentrated effort in the design and
implementation of b~FIS II. Reflected in the Accounting function for the first
time, are the costs of State and County collection charges for the City's various
revenues which formerly had been.netted against those revert,es. The Accounting
Officer, in conjunction with the Fire Department will be looking into various
alternatives in connection with Paramedic Service charges. Currently, the City is
attaining about a 25% collection rate. The Accounting Officer and Fire Chief will
be making recommendations to the Council on this matter early in FY 77-78.
Planning Services
The Planning Director has recently concluded, and is in the process of implementing,
at Council's direction, a procedure to streamline the zoning petition process.
Savings can be-realized in the Legal and City Clerk's operations as well.
The Planning Department also will be looking at building permit fee adjustments.
The fees appear to be inadequate to recoup basic costs. Building activity within
the City continues to move ahead at a record pace and it is expected that this
condition will remain throughout the year. This means that the Building function',
with constant manning, has to be selective in inspection activities. Some minor
permits such as installation of hot water heaters are being processed without
timely inspections. A special CETA Projects team is planned to fill part of this
gap later in the year. The addition of two inspectors is justified and will be
accomplished at the start of the fiscal year, pending Council approval.
As the City's special capital improvements committees present their recommendations,
the Planning Department will coordinate these committee reports. Additionally,
increased emphasis in liaison with the HACMAC is anticipated for next year.
Librar~ Services
Now that the two new branch library facilities have been in operation for a full
year, according to prior agreement, the Library has increased its part-time hours.
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The two new facilities have resulted in book circulation being up by six and a
half percent; reference questions up nearly 30 percent and borrowers cards issued
up by 12.S percent. The total collection is now 360,000 volumes. In addition,
films, records and tape cassettes total another 40,000. To meet the need of the
increased demands without additional staffing, the Library, with technical support
from Data Processing, will undertake a phased development of an automated
circulation system. When complete, this system will provide the tools needed to
accomodate new demands in content and circulation frequency.
Police Services
~hile calls for Police service continue to rise throughout the City, recent changes
in policing methods have resulted in a very significant turnaround in major crime
statistics. An additional patrol unit has been added to the Canyon area. This
has been done without additional personnel. Through effective redistribution of
the total personnel, 9,120 work hours have been added to the patrol program.
There continues to be the problem of effective response time in the Canyon area due
to the dividing effect of the Riverside Freeway. This response time condition has
been alleviated through increased scheduling of the helicopter unit in the Hill
and Canyon area.
The police pistol range is expected to be open in early FY 77-78. With the opening
of this facility for local use, current costs associated with range firing training
can be reduced substantially.
Among the many programs planned for the coming year, the activities of the Community
Relations Section will prove beneficial to both the community and the department
alike. Included within that group's charter will be numerous discussion and ·
information sessions designed to improve understanding between the community and
departmental personnel. The Disaster Services function has been relocated to this
department and a Coordinator hired. This should result in the resumption of
normal activities within this special program. Future activities will include a
limited role in emergency conservation actions, necessary up-dates to the current
disaster planning document and completion of an in-process earthquake preparedness
plan.
Fire Services
The Joint Fire Training Center under a joint powers agreement among the cities of
Anaheim, Garden Grove and Orange is expected to be completed and operational during
the fiscal year. This tri-City facility will accomodate a projected $,S20
instructional hours for day and night training sessions for approximately 94
companies. The greatly increased capability resulting from the training center,
coupled with uninterrupted instructional format of the facility, will assume an
increased control situation in the training programs of the three-City compendium.
Fire fighter strength within Anaheim's department has been reduced by six positions
while still maintaining minimum daily manning at the 61 man level as earlier agreed.
upon. In contrast, the ever-growing workload placed upon office personnel creates
a need to increase the clerical staff by one. The net effect of these personnel
changes will be to reduce full-time staffing by five positions.
Implementation of the newly conceived AFIRES data processing system is envisioned
during the fiscal year. This system is designed to facilitate full-range data
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storage ability and desirable management information relrioval in support of the
fire prevention program. ~hen aided by certain program and data collection
modifications, the process will provide a valid means by which to complete labor
distribution for all prevention and suppression personnel. Additionally, the
fire locater ~odel is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of
the next fiscal year. This model, developed in conjunction with a Federal grant
and several other Orange County fire departments will provide the City with
essential base data to locate fire suppression and emergency response personnel.
Lastly, the third paramedic unit has recently gone into service in the Santa Ana
Canyon area. It is stationed at Unit #8 and is already providing a full daily
response to emergency medical calls.
Anaheim Stadium
Stadium accounts reflect increased revenue from baseball attendance due largely
to increased emphasis and new marketing techniques undertaken by both the City and
the California Angels as well as new player-personnel acquired by the Angels.
Also included within the Stadium's forthcoming prospectus are eight concert dates
currently in the planning stages. Concerts have been a major revenue source and
budget balancing item during the past fiscal year. blajor maintenance items at the
Stadium include continued repainting of structural steel at the Club level,
replacement of older lighting circuit breakers and restriping the parking lot.
Convention Center
During the past year, the Anaheim Convention Center led the nation in event date
bookings. The same level of performance is predicted for the coming year. Based
upon heavy and constant usage, many of the sents in the arena area are in need of
recovering and repair. Funding to permit this refurbishment along with other
maintenance activities is contained within the Convention Center's program.
Golf Courses
Two new positions have been added to the Golf Course programs in accordance with
the joint Golf Course Commission-Council policy. They are: a Golf Course Manager,
and an Operations Supervisor. A 12.S percent green fee hike has been included in
the revenue projections for both courses. The replacement of the irrigation system
at the Dad Miller Course is expected to be completed in early FY 77-78. Also
planned is the construction of a standard driving range on leased properties
immediately adjacent to the course. A report on the location and design of the
Clubhouse is expected by the end of the first quarter. Continuing course refurbish-
ing is planned at the Anaheim Itills Golf Course. This includes lighting at the
parking lot and cart refurbishment and the structuring of a new green. Golf course
management also anticipates improving the Anaheim llills Golf Course operation
under the new concessionaire.
Utilities
Although the recent reorganizational study in the Utilities Department is not
reflected in this document, some significant savings are expected. The Utilities
Department continues its active participatory involvement in energy generation
projects. This includes participation in the Intermountain Power Project.
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A final decision regarding this project will need to be made the first half of
the year. Recent agreements to purchase power from Nevada hold a potential of more
than a million dollars per year reduction in power costs over the next four-year
period. Commodity costs continue to be the greatest single budget item within the
Electrical function. Purchased power is estimated to exceed SI million dollars
during the year ahead. This represents an increase of approximately $ million
dollars. As the heavy level of development continues in the Canyon area, a
greater emphasis on system expansion will be reflected throughout the Electrical
programs. Of notable interest is the inclusion of specific efforts to improve
the forecasting and load factoring abilities of the Utilities Department as well as
on-going work to increase task productivity and the installation of an inventory
control system.
Not unlike the Electric program, the accounts maintained by the Water function
also reflect commodity items as the largest single cost. The Water operation
expects to increase its pumping activity by approximately 20% over the last fiscal
year. A corresponding decrease in the amount of purchased water is anticipated.
This is encouraged by the Metropolitan Water District due to northerly drought
conditions. The expenditure of water bond money during the past fiscal year has
exhausted the original 2 million dollar issue. It is therefore, indeed important
to the well being of future system improvements that additional monies from bonds
be provided soon.
Extension and repair of the street lighting system is a cost budgeted within the
federal general revenue sharing fund; however, based upon convenience of ~peration,
the ongoing service is performed on a ~egular basis by Electric services. Looking
into the year ahead, some $88,000 has been provided to permit expansion of the
service into growing areas of the City. Beyond this, an additional $S0,000 has
been allocated for the initial phase of a conversion project'to outfit the existing
system with mercury vapor light units. This will permit conversion of approximately
7% of the entire City system. Conversion of the conventional incandescent street
light units will provide a 25 watt per unit energy savings as well as a 75%
maintenance labor saving. These together, will recover installation costs in less
than ten years since each mercury vapor unit has a life expectancy of 33 years. :
This is part of the City's over-all energy conservation program. It is expected
that both the Water and Electrical services will increase the amount of time and
resources devoted toward energy resource conservation.
Parks Services
The Parks service, without any increase in personnel, plans several major capital
improvement projects. Included within these is the final payment on acquiring the
additional acreage at John Marshall Park; initial development of Santa Ana Canyon
Park Site No. 1; a swimming pool complex at Esperanza High School; completion of
the Brookhurst Community Building; several tennis court improvements; completion of
Juarez Park; finalization of Oak Canyon Nature Center; completion of the Pelanconi
Park development along with Rio Vista Park and Schweitzer Park as well as tile
development of gymnasium community recreation center with Anaheim Union High
School. Several of these projects are being financed through grant receipts. Tile
Brookhurst Community Building will be completed and operational early in the year.
~ithin the revenue sharing budget are several equipment items necessary for the
operation of this new facility. Some additional 60 acres of landscaped park area
have been added to this system over the past fiscal year; however, no additional
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manpower has been added to the Parks function. Likewise, no increase of City-
funded positions is contemplated for the ensuing fiscal year despite another 12
acres being added to the system to bring total City park acreage to over 448.
This type of posture cannot continue without a major re-evaluation of park
maintenance standards.
Recreation Services
Recreation has recently completed a staffing study in nature and neighborhood
recreational activities. This has resulted in the reduction of part-time hours
and costs which have been redistributed to other recreational programs. Enhance-
ment programs include a Youth Drop-In Center in the do~town area in the recently
remodeled and renovated building at the corner of Lincoln and Claudina Streets.
Additional hours have also been assigned to the Senior Citizens and Therapeutic
Recreational programs. The joint City/Anaheim Elementary School District
naturalist grant program has expired, therefore the City has increased its funding
efforts to pick up and retain the Naturalist program at the same level of service.
A minor reorganization in the department has added a Senior Staff Assistant, but
no overall additions to the department are reflected. The budget reflects the
dissolution of the Cultural Arts Commission, but anticipates that the City will
still maintain current funding and activity levels in the cultural arts and
special arts type programs.
Public Works
Engineering design, inspection and survey labor costs have now been capitalized
to show the actual cost of capital improvement projects. Acquisition of new
electronic survey equipment will make it possible to reduce the engineering effort
by 3,680 work hours, the equivalent of two full-time positions. Significant
projects involving engineering are the Barrier Free Program and funding for $0
percent.of the Civic Center Complex.
Under Mechanical Maintenance, the second and final payment for the Vermont site
will be made. This site will also serve the Street and Sanitation maintenance
function. A revolving fund has been established to allow replacement of the City's
1,SO0 pieces of motorized equipment on a ten-year average cycle. This cycle will
be reduced to a seven-or-less-year basis as funds allow.
The Street Maintenance objective of performing preventive maintenance on the entire
street system on a ten-year cycle would require work on 12,000,000 square feet of
paved surface per year. Only 8,000,000 square feet of maintenance are scheduled
for the year. The Sewer Maintenance program, however, will meet its objective of
cleaning the entire underground system during the year.
Refuse Collection services to the City's residents show no increase in cost in the
budget; however, there is a request from the contractor for a $0.40 increase per
unit. Staff is reviewing the request and some increase in costs seems inevitable.
The Parkway and Property Maintenance functions, although experiencing increased
work loads, plan to meet their objectives without additional staff. The sidewalk,
curb and gutter repair program is current; however, no preventive maintenance is
being performed on street signs. A study will be made to analyze the cost-benefit
of in-house versus contractual custodial services.
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Community Promotion
A Community Promotion program has been established to aggregate the costs of all
such services. Included are the City's support of the Visitor and Convention
Bureau, the Carrousel of Anaheim, Halloween activities and the Rose Parade float
as well as other miscellaneous community promotional activities. The Carrousel
of Anaheim is funded at the same level as that of 1976-77. Due to larger
conventions, the Visitor and Convention Bureau is acquiring a computerized housing-
convention system. This will improve bookings and will keep the Bureau competitive
with other communities for similar events.
Cit7 Attorney
The addition of three full-time City-funded positions to the City Attorney's
programs is in accord with Council policy. Two were added at the mid-point of
1976-77 and one additional position is contemplated in the area of general counsel.
This is due to increasing workloads in the self-insured areas including compre-
hensive liability, workers compensation and hospitalization claims processing.
The responsibility for the liability insurance premiums and claims adjustments
contract has been shifted to the Finance Oepartment under the Risk Management
program.
City Clerk
In the year ahead, the City Clerk will continue the records management project
begun in 1976 with staff assistance from the CETA program. Briefly stated,
this process includes a reduction of actual records inventory through use of
available microfilming procedures. The Clerk's office has provided for two
general elections in the Elections program. Additionally, 1,000 hours of part-
time staff assistance have been added to offset last year's reduction of 3,700
full-time hours.
Council Contingency
An amount of $200,000 is included for City Council discretionary allocations,
within the City Council's program. This is at the same level that was included
in FY 76-77 budget.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
In preparing this plan for the new fiscal year and incorporating many significant
changes in the management of community resources, I wish to compliment the manage-
ment staff for rising to a difficult task and meeting new challenges with utmost
devotion to the public service. The City Council has embarked on a course that
will lead to a community as well known for its municipal excellence as it is for
its world-wide renown in recreational pursuits. I have been privileged to be a
part of this effort and extend my sincere appreciation to all who have worked
hard to make the progress we have made to date.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Manager William Talley briefed the opening statement contained in the proposed
Resource Allocation Plan and stated that the budget provided for a continuance of
a high level of services without an increase in the total complement of City staff,
and the economy of the City was basically sound. The budget, as initially pre-
sented, reflected an increase of 5.7% over 1976-77. Since it was presented,
adjustments had been made increasing it to a total of 6.9%, representing slightly
over $! million dollars. Additions to be recommended included liability insurance
of $200,000, the possibility of a November election, $55,000, an industrial
development program, $100,000, and additional capital projects amounting to
$587,000 already funded, but which would increase the budget.
The Mayor interjected that the determination had been made at a previous meeting
that a November election relative to electrical generation would not be necessary.
Mr. Talley answered that item would then be deleted from the proposed budget.
Mr. Talley continued by briefing the Council further on the balance of some of the
subjects following the opening statement, specifically, tax reduction, program
budgeting, program determinations (Social Services, Risk Management, Economic
Development Program, Civic Center Project), capital projects, assessed valuation
and cost reductions.
Relative to the Economic Development Program, he stated that City staff would be
working with the Orange County Economic Development Corporation and other cities
in the County on a plan to determine if an acceleration or amplification of eco-
nomic development activity attracting new industries to the County could be
accomplished with the use of Federal Manpower Funds, thereby presenting a new way
of using those funds. They were designed for job creation. Thus, there would be
a strong possibility of underwriting certain economic development activities to
that mechanism.
Before closing, Mr. Talley pointed out that relative to the Council's request that
the budget be submitted with no increase in personnel, he asked, instead, for a
modification of that request to no increase in personnel controlled by the City
Manager's Office. If that philosophy were adopted, the budget currently provided
for four less people than last year. If three were added back, two in the Planning
Department/Building Division, a Plan Checker and Electrical Inspector And the
retention of a Street Cleaning Foreman in Public Works, the City Manager-controlled
departments would be one staff-level employee under last year.
He concluded by complimenting department and division heads for doing an out-
standing job in presenting the proposed budget document.
Discussions ensued between Council and Staff in the following areas:
PERSONNEL: With regard to Personnel services (Page I-V), Councilman Kott referred
to the statement that the Manpower Program Center expected to process, consult with,
and hire approximately twice as many individuals in the ensuing fiscal year and
questioned where the money was coming from.
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Mr. Talley explained that those programs were part of the Federally-funded comple-
ment, restricted to the $833 per month. Anything over the $833 would come from
City funds, however, he did not foresee many Federally-funded positions over the
restricted amount or outstationed, if any, added to the budget.
The Mayor expressed his concern over the statement in the budget message that an
Affirmative Action Assistant was to be recruited and the work effort in that
area reshifted from minority recruitment to administrative enforcement. He
maintained that an effective Affirmative Action Plan was not possible unless
there was a very high level of sophisticated recruitment.
Mr. Talley explained and assured the Mayor that the statement was intended to
mean acting vigorously to attract minorities; thereupon, the Mayor stated if that
were so, it should be re-emphasized for clarity.
Mr. Talley further stated that the statement would be modified to include the word
"women" along with minority, at the request of Councilwoman Kaywood.
PROGRAM DETERMINATIONS: The Mayor requested clarificationof two statements
(Page I-ii), 1) asking the Council to decide to what extent they wish to enter the
social services business and 2) clarification of the Youth Drop-In Center which
he maintained was to be a community center incorporating within it, programs for
youth drop-in.
Mr. Talley first clarified that relative to the Youth Drop-In Center, the name
would be changed to Co~unity Center.
Mr. Talley then clarified that the Community Development Department indicated
they should be much more actively involved in actual social service program
delivery rather than merely coordinating efforts. Other departments, specifically,
Parks, Recreation and the Arts, felt they should be primarily responsible for the
delivery of service. His office (Talley's) took the position that until Council
changed its policy, social service programs should not be expanded because, while
there were many programs the City could engage in frequently through federal funds,
continuing funding would present a problem when federal funds were no longer
available.
The Mayor stated that the direction taken two years prior was to facilitate the
delivery of social services already in existence, and the Council had not changed
their policy asking for the institution of additional programs.
Mr. Talley confirmed that the budget did not contemplate that policy being
changed, and the Community Development Department and the Community Services
Board have expressed an interest in discussing that philosophy to clarify the
policy.
The Mayor reiterated he would be interested in any changes or the ability to
attract new programs at no cost or a very low cost to the City to facilitate
the delivery of more social service programs. He emphasized facilitate rather
than delivery of social service programs.
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Mr. Talley ~stated that was the main question, as the proposed budget did not
include the delivery of such programs.
Further discussion followed relative to the Community Center and placement of
responsibility for the Center with the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department.
The Mayor emphasized that he could not endorse that concept and he preferred to
have it remain under the jurisdiction of the Community Development Department since
that Department was more oriented to those functions. He also stressed that
Community Services, Social Services and Youth Drop-In should fall under Community
Development and, as well, the constituency clientele in the center section of the
City prefers to have those services remain in Community Development. The
Brookhurst Park Building, however, as Mr. Talley pointed out, would best be under
the direction of the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department.
Councilman Seymour explained that he had considered and also received input
relative to the matter and the two aspects involved were 1) facility management -
physical maintenance of the building and 2) specialized programs offered through
the Social Services effort/Community Development Department. He stated that
Parks and Recreation, having the expertise of running the facilities, would be
the likely candidate to be responsible for the real estate and supervision within
it, and the Community Development Department, with their particular talent, being
responsible for specialized programs.
The Mayor agreed with the concept and recommended that in order to put the matter
to rest, a policy statement should be formed.
ASSESSED VALUATION: Relative to the assessed valuation (page I-iii), Councilman
Roth asked the City Manager how accurate the figures were estimated to be.
Mr. Talley stated that every year a preliminary estimate is obtained from the
County, andto that was added the amount of activity taking place in Anaheim.
Traditionally, the "guesstimates" were very close, but frequently underestimated.
SANITATION FEES: Regarding Sanitation Fees, (Page I-X), Councilman Seymour
contended that the inequity he considers existed between fees paid by apartment
dwellers and other users was borne out clearly in the proposed budget showing
an increase in domestic and commercial fees of 39.9% from 1975-76 to those being
projected for 1977-78, while in the industrial sector, the increase from 1975-76 to
projected 1977-78 was 3.5%, proving the existence of a great disparity. Since new
disposal contracts were in process with new rates, it was recommended that the
matter be postponed until budget time. However, he was concerned that the apparent
disparity was not going to be discussed during budget sessions but afterwards, which
he considered to be inappropriate.
Councilman Roth was also of the opinion that the matter should be broached before
then.
Mr. Talley explained that the budget anticipated whatever the costs were going to
be, the City would be able to collect and not have to subsidize the program.
Thornton Piersall, Director of Public Works, explained that currently, the auditors
were evaluating both contractors relative to their proposed increase in fees,
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specifically, bin rental rates, as well as commercial rates. Subsequently, he
would be coming to the Council with the recommendations resulting from the evalua-
tion within the next ten days to two weeks.
Mr. Talley stated that the budget figure anticipated the Council taking some
action.
Councilman Seymour then posed a number of questions and commented on several
aspects of the proposed budget:
1. He was experiencing difficulty in pulling numbers together. On the one hand,
the proposed budget represented a 5.7% increase, but his calculations showed it
to be closer to 20% with the additional consideration of possibly another million
dollars. Further information was needed in order to make a decision by June 30,
1977.
2. Property taxes indicated less than a 7% increase over a two-year period, yet,
he came up with different figures. Further, in three different places in the proposed
budget, there were three different figures and he was concerned over how credibility
could be maintained with such an arrangement.
3. He referred to the plan study on the feasibility of on-going personnel to
perform night time palletizing of required materials for immediate availability
when the crews reported in the morning, thus eliminating lost time, basically in
the Utilities Department. Councilman Seymour emphasized that the idea was not
new at all, but a recommendation of Arthur Young & Company, now 18 months old
and still not implemented.
4. Relative to interest income (Page I-XI and XII), gas tax funds, water and
electrical utility funds, Councilman Seymour was concerned as to why those three
funds showed a total reduction in interest income of $404,500.
5. Regarding the Equipment Rental Fund (Page I-XVI, $2,436,142), and the General
Benefits Fund (Page I-XVI, $14,202,145), Councilman Seymour wanted to know if
these were new accounts.
Mr. Ron Rothschild, Senior Administrative Analyst, explained why the property tax
figures were presented as they were and stated that all were correct, but each
treated differently.
Discussion then followed between Councilman Seymour and staff relative to the
subject of night time palletizing wherein both Mr. Talley and Utilities Director
Hoyt pointed out the problems involved in instituting the program. Mr. Hoyt
concluded that within approximately a month, he could submit a plan for palletiza-
tion of material, but part of the problem in so doing to that point was the fact
that the warehouse people were in the Finance, not the Utilities Department, and
it was difficult for him to manage personnel not under his authority. The absence
of a Finance Director for a long period of time was another contributing factor
because the Utilities Department needed input from that person. In the Utilities
Department financial audit, Arthur Young & Company recommended that the warehouse
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function and the financial accountability be transferred to Utilities with
the determination of the physical control of people to await final audits.
When the final audit was complete in Public Works, Arthur Young & Company
inserted general wording indicating that physical control of inventory
should be transferred to the Utilities Department, but that it should be
worked out amongst the various departments involved. Mr. Hoyt emphasized that
as soon as a Finance Director was employed, that matter would take high priority.
Councilman Seymour requested that the Council be provided with a specific timetable
as to implementation.
Relative to the reduction in interest income in the gas, water, and electric util-
ity funds, Mr. Talley explained that basically the cash of the city was decreas-
ing, thus reducing the amount of reserve in various areas that could be invested.
At the conclusion of discussion regarding the matter, Councilman Seymour requested
that Mr. Rothschild provide him with some working papers clearly showing the re-
duction taking place and the comparison in the last two years.
With reference to the Equipment and General Benefits Fund, Mr. Talley stated these
were new funds and both would be opened on July 1, 1977 with a zero balance. He
then explained in detail what the funds entailed, as well as the transfers of
monies involved, as listed on Page I-XXVI under those two funds.
Mayor Thom opened the floor for public discussion. There being no response, he
suggested a continuation of one week.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Kott, public hearing on
the 1977-78 Proposed Resource Allocation Plan was continued one week. MOTION
CARRIED.
107: LOW OR MODERATE INCOME HOUSING~ PILOT PROGRAM: Councilwoman Kaywood
explained she had toured the Golden West Mobile Home factory with Bill Erickson
and Larry Sierk of the Chamber of Commerce and, subsequently, Planning Director
Ron Thompson did the same on May 11, 1977 and submitted a report. She stated
that Golden West was willing to put up any kind of pilot program the City wanted
consisting of one house or several. She wanted to know the feasibility of low
or moderate income housing for residential use.
Mr. Thompson explained that Community Development was investigating an appropriate
area for that type of housing, and Mr. Pomeroy of Golden West indicated his
willingness to pursue the concept as soon as a site was selected. He also
indicated, on question by Councilwoman Kaywood, that nothing was stated in the
City's codes or ordinances precluding that kind of experiment.
156: COMPUTERIZATION OF POLICE CALLS: Councilwoman Kaywood inquired as to whether
or not it would be possible with the new computer system to know more readily the
distribution of police calls to ascertain trouble spots.
City Manager stated that when the City's Resource Allocation Plan was implemented
it would be done by district, but he did not know if such a system were contemplated
during the next fiscal year.
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114: HOUSING COSTS: Councilwoman Kaywood expressed her concern over rising
housing costs due to speculative buying, resulting in costs that were out of reach
for 85% of the residents. She thereupon solicited suggestions as to what might be
done as a Council concerning those speculators who had no intentions of living in
or renting a home after purchase was made.
Councilman Seymour stated that in his professional opinion, the speculation
problem was all but over and, further, went on to explain the many stringent
measures being imposed by builders and lenders alike to end the speculation game.
Councilman Roth stated that such speculation also affected the resale of homes.
He was of the opinion, however, that some of the measures taken had gone too far,
making it almost impossible for those people looking to purchase income properties
to do so, and they were now being penalized because of the speculators.
132: RECYCLING OF NEWSPAPERS: Councilwoman Kaywood requested an update on the
plan for recyling of newspapers and commented that although concern was expressed
by various school and band groups when the program was to be initiated, she observed
that papers were still being wasted.
Discussion followed wherein Councilman Seymour stated that the recycling plan was
a failure and, as Councilman Roth had previously stated, the success of such a
program was dependent upon hard core volunteers.
City Manager Talley also interjected that no one came to the meeting wherein the
program was to be formulated, and not enough volunteers could be recruited to
staff the route; however, he would provide Councilwoman Kaywood with an up-dated
report.
120: TUSTIN AND RIVERDALE AVENUES LANDSCAPING: Councilman Seymour requested
that staff provide copies of all related material to the Council for their consi-
deration and decision at the meeting of June 14, 1977 relative to a complaint
from Mr. Barry Hommey, concerning landscaping the slope near the intersection
of Tustin and Riverdale Avenues.
105: APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS CRAMER TO HACMAC: Councilman Kott explained that one
of his appointees to HACMAC, Red Moltz, had missed all three meetings of the
newly-formed committee; therefore, he wanted to replace Mr. Moltz with Mr. Thomas
Cramer, 241Leandro, who had expressed his interest and willingness to serve.
On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, appointment of
Mr. Thomas Cramer to serve on the Hill and Canyon Municipal Advisory Committee
was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
105: CLARIFICATION OF STATEMENT MADE IN NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Relative to a
newspaper article which appeared in the Wednesday, June 1, 1977 edition of the
Los Angeles Times, Councilman Roth clarified that he did not talk to or make any
recommendations to the School Board regarding Robert Linn's appointment to the
Planning Commission. He opposed Mr. Linn's appointment for one reason only--be-
cause it was not made in accordance with the spirit of the Maddy Local Appointive
Act, as well as the Council's own motion to publicize vacancies occurring on
boards, commissions and committees.
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Secondly, he stated there was not a single person he was personally supporting
for any board, con~nission or committee in the City, and he had never tried to
arrange to place any citizen on any one of those bodies.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Thom moved to recess into Executive Session.
Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (4:50 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Members of the City
Council being present. (5:09 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the
City Council adjourned to Wednesday, June 8, 1977 at 4:00 P.M., for a joint
meeting with the Youth Commission. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 5:10 P.M.
LINDA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK