1976/05/22
76-429
City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MI1TTTTES - June 22, lQ7f;, 1:3() P.H.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABS PIT :
PRESE"IT :
COillTCIL tŒMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
COill1CIL HFJ.mERS: none
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: Hilliam O. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
COMMUNITY DEVELOP}~E'TT DIRECTOR: Knowlton Fernald
DEPUTY CITY ATTOreTEY: Frank A. Lowry, Jr.
UTILITIES DIRECTOR: Gordon Foyt
PLANNING DIRECTOR: Ronald Tnompson
ZONING SUPERVISOR: Annika Santalahti
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Thornton E. Piersall
CITY E~TGINEER: James P. Maddox
FINANCE DIRECTOR: Michael Moore
PARKS, RECpæATION, A~m THE ARTS DIRECTOR: James Ruth
STADIUM, CONVENTIOn CE!l'TER, AND GOLF COURSE DIRECTOR: Tom Liegler
PERSmmEL DIRECTOR: Garry McRae
CHIEF OF POLICE: Harold Bastrup
FIRE CHIEF: James Riley
Mayor Thorn called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance
to the Council meetin~.
I~1VOCATION :
Invocation.
Reverend Ed Armendariz of the }1elodyland Hotline Center rave the
FLAG SALVTE: Councilman John Seymour led the Assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flaß.
PRESENTATION: Hrs. Judith Afsahi, 2255 T.!est Judith Lane, introduced Mrs.
~~argaret Mitchell, both members of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of
Anahein. She presented }1ayor Thom and the City Council with a book about the
national Spiritual Assemhly of the United States, and a copy of Horld Order
Magazine. She advised of the fundamendal teachings of their society, noting
that the Baha'is have a representative in the United ~ations. Also presented
to the Hayor was a copy of Volume XIV of Baha'i Horld. Mayor Thom expressed
appreciation to Mrs. Afsahi and to Mrs. T'atchel1.
MI~UTES: Minutes of the Anaheim City Council regular meeting held May 25, 1976,
were approved as corrected (typographical errors), on motion by Councilwoman
I~ywood, seconded by Councilman Thom. MOTION CARRIED.
1.,TAlVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Roth moved to waive
the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the
waiver of reading is hereby given by all Council Members unless, after reading
of the title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the reading of
such ordinance or resolution. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. MOTION
UNANIMnUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the
amount of $1,415,261.56, in accordance with the lq75-76 Budget, were approved.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT - POMEROY, JOHNSTON & BAILEY: Utilities Director Gordon Hoyt
briefed the proposed agreement with Pomeroy, Johnston and Bailey to perform
certain chemical analyses of water samples of City wells once a year, and on
surface water supplies, probably several times a year. He advised that it
would be more economical to use the outside commercial analytical laboratory
for this work than to increase department staff.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-341:
for adoption.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 76R-341
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH POMEROY. JOlffiSTON AND BAILEY. INC., IN CONNEC-
TION WITH CHEMICAL WATER-~ALITY ANALYSES AND AUTHORIZI1TG AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM.
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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. 76R-341 duly passed and adopted.
PURCI~SE OF XEROX EQUI~IENT: Mr. Hoyt reported on the proposed purchase of a
Xerox 7000 Copier and 185 Sorter at a price of $25,565, plus tax, advising that
identical equipment is now installed in the department rn a rental basis, and
based upon the 28,000 average monthly copies, approximately $753.99 would be
saved each month.
In response to question by Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Hoyt advised that the
machine would be of value in the event the department wished to sell it at a
later time.
ryn motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom. purchase
of ~he Xerox 700n Copier and 185 Sorter was authorized at $25,565, plus sales
tax. MOTION CARRIED.
APPOINTMENT - NORTHEAST ORANGE COUNTY CIRCULATION STUDY: Assistant City Manager
William O. Talley briefed communication dated June 10, 1976, from the Orange
County Environmental Management Agency transmitting Orange County Board of
Supervisors Resolution No. 76-788, which selects Herman Kimmel and Associates,
Ine./Phillips, Brandt, Reddick as consultants for conducting the Northeast
Orange County Circulation Study and calls for the formation of a steering
Committee composed of one member from each participating city, along with other
qualified members. He noted the suggestion that a technical advisory committee
and a citizens' advisory committee should be established to assist the steering
Committee and the consultants to conduct the study, and noted the letter
requested that the City Council appoint a technical staff member and supply the
Environmental Management Agency with a list of citizen groups and civic asso-
ciations which could help to form these committees.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom, Councilman
John Seymour was appointed a member to the steering committee, with Assistant
City Engineer William Devitt as technical staff member to the advisory commit-
tee, to conduct the Northeast Orange County Circulation Study. MOTION CARRIED.
SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. SHAPELL GOVERNMENT HOUSING - ZONING
INITIATION: Associate Planner Ron Contreras briefed report dated June 11,
1976, from Community Development Director Knowlton Fernald recommending that
the City Council initiate the appropriate zoning actions to permit development
of the 100-unit senior citizen complex, and direct the Planning Department to
proceed on this matter; property located between Claudina Street, Emily Street
(including a portion of the street right-of-way), Chartres Street, and the
alley north of Lincoln Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the Planning
Department was instructed to proceed with the initiation of appropriate zoning
action to permit development of the senior citizen complex proposed by Shapell
Housing. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-342: On the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager,
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 76R-342 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS MID
CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES. (John Rush)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Roth and Thom
Kott
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 7~R-342 duly passed and adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76R-343 - ANAHEIH IHCENTENdlAL AGREEMENT: On report and recom-
mendation of the City Attorney, Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 76R-343
for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING FIRST AMEND-
MENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BET~.JEEN THE ANAHEIM BICENTENNIAL
COMMITTEE, A DIVISION OF THE ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREE-
MENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL HEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEHBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 76R-343 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-344: On report and recommendation by the City Attorney,
Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 76R-344 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BEn-mEN THE CORPORATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, MATREYEK HOMES, INC., CITY OF
ANAHEIM, AND THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE SUBSTITUTION OF
PRINCIPALS IN LAND IMPROVE}ŒNT PERMIT-AGREEMENT, AGRE~ŒNT NO. C-945, PERMIT
NO. 18574, AND AUTHORIZnTG THE MAYOR ~~D CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
~mES :
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 76R-344 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT: It was reported by Mr. Watts that the
directors of the Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the proposed ordinance which
would establish an advisory Public Utilities Commission (copies thereof distri-
buted to each Council Member, June 15, 1976). He noted the provision for a $50
payment to each member for every meeting attended, subject to approval of the
City Council.
In response to comment by Councilman Roth, Mr. Watts reported that the
ordinance proposed is not the same as the concept presented by the Chamber of
Commerce in their proposed City Charter amendment.
Council discussion was held pertaining to the $50 payment, and it was
pointed out that City Plannning Commission Members receive the same amount for
each meeting attended.
Mayor Thorn expressed concern that the concept of the Utilities Commission
proposed by the Chamber of Commerce Task Force might bestow more power upon the
Commission than the City Council is desirous of giving.
Mr. Joe White, 809 West Broadway, member of the Chamber of Commerce Task
Force on the Utilities Commission, was recognized by the Mayor and advised that
the proposal submitted would allow approximately the same amount of power as
that of the Utilities Commission in the City of Riverside; that is, the com-
mission would be free to operate the utilities as they desired, within the
limits of the yearly budget allocated by the City Council. Rates would be
established according to the current cost of service, and the proposal would
allow up to A% of the gross profits to be transferred to the City's General
Fund during the first year, with a gradual reduction over the years to a point
where no monies would be transferred~ all profits going toward lowering the
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cost of the electricity to the users. The proposed Charter amendrlent "lOuld
also give the Commission the right to sell revenue bonds without going to the
vote of the electorate. the reason for this provision being that if the City
proceeds with plans for generating its own power in accordance with the passing
of Proposition A, (Harch, ] 075) it will be runninp; a billion dollar business
Hhich requires é\ccess to capital.
In answer to questions by Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. White stated that the
Riverside City Charter was not the model for the proposed provision of
gradually reducing the percentage of returns to the General Fund; this pro-
vision was inserted because the Chamber of Commerce Task Force interpreted the
intent of Proposition A to be that the profits would be directed toward reduc-
ing electrical rates, rather than to the General Fund. He reported that there
had been no discussion as to proposed taxation which could be applied to make
up the difference when profits were no longer directed to the General Fund. He
pointed out that the format of the proposed Charter amendment was flexible and
suhject to any changes the Council might impose.
'layor Thorn pointed out that the determination to be made at this time is
whether the City Council wishes to proceed with the establishMent of a public
utiiities commission by means of an amendment to the City Charter, or by way of
an ordinance.
Councilmen Roth and Kott both expressed strong support of the ordinance
lnethod, creating an advisory commission, and allowing the power to remain with
elected representatives, and leé\ving bond issues to be determined by the
people.
Councilman Seymour reiterated his previous stand in favor of an advisory
commission and thereupon moved for a one-week continuance to allow time for
further review of the proposed Charter Amendment and the preparation of a pro-
posed ordinance. Councilman Thorn seconded the motion. ~fOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED BINGO ORDINANCE: Mayor Thorn reported he had received numerous inquiries
about local legislation to allow bingo games to be conducted in the City of
Anaheim for the benefit of charitable organizations.
On motion by Councilman Thorn, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance providing for said
activity. HaTTON CARRIED.
COUNCIL POLICY NO. 212, DRAINAGE FACILITIES - PAYMENT OF FEES REQUIRED: On
report and recommendation by City Engineer James P. Haddox, it was moved by
Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Roth, that the following policy for
required payment of fees for drainage facilities be adopted, in accordance with
the report from the City Engineer dated June 3, lQ76:
lilt is the policy of the City Council that for that area within the
Anaheim City limits east of the ~range Freeway the drainage fees required
by Section 17.0R.n4n shall be coMpleted at the time of issuance of building
permits rather than prior to the approval of a parcel map, or prior to the
issuance of a grading permit, except where a tract map is required."
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-34S:
adoption.
Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 76R-345 for
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A CERTAIN
CORPORATION GRANT DLED AND ORDERING ITS RECORDATION. (Rohert H. Grant
Corporation - Lot 73, Tract 7569)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
~OES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thorn
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 76R-345 duly passed and adopted.
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City Hall. Anaheim. California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 22, 1976. 1:30 P.H.
POLICY CIUlliGE - PARKWAYS AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: Memorandum report from the
City Engineer dated June 9, lQ76, was submitted relative to the recommendation
by Arthur Young and Company, that a policy change with regard to elimination of
parkways in all future developments be effected, with location of sidewalk con-
struction adjacent to the street curbs.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed unalterable opposition to the elimination
of street trees and was of the opinion that some of the advantages listed in
the report were, in reality, disadvantages. For example, one advantage listed
was that the elimination of parkways would effect a slight reduction of land
area required for street right-of-way, which may increase density on a given
parcel and increase the land area on the tax rolls. Concerning listed dis-
advantages. one illustrated that any future replacement of a water meter box or
repair of a water leak under the sidewalk would require removal and construc-
tion of a portion of the sidewalk. She was of the opinion that over the years
this would prove to be prohibitively expensive.
Councilman Roth stated he concurred with the recommendation of Arthur
YOU&g and Company and pointed out that the policy was actually adopted in 1972.
He noted that the provision increases the amount of green area in front of
homes, an advantage where there are 5000 square foot lots.
Councilwoman Kaywood was of the opinion that Council Members should review
the areas where sidewalks were installed in 1972 under such policy, especially
those located in the flat land areas.
Councilman Seymour concurred with statements of Councilwoman Kaywood as
they pertained to areas where 5000-square foot lots have been created, where
there are no parkways, and where there is little setback with a maximum of ten
feet for driveways; however, in his opinion, this type of cost saving would not
result in an aesthetic loss of street scene so long as the tree, which would
formerly have been planted in the parkway, was required to be planted within
the private property and the policy is not applied directly to situations where
there May be varying setbacks, which could create a setback situation of ten
feet or less.
Further discussion was held, and in reply to question by Councilwoman
Kaywood, Mr. Maddox noted previous discussions with the Parkway Maintenance
Division pertaining to the utilization of appropriate trees particularly adapt-
able to the narrow parkways, it being found that there are a number of trees
recommended; however, other factors sometimes cause tree roots to grow larger
than anticipated.
Councilman Kott noted various beautification projects which have been
under way in the City, and he called attention to the contrast between funds
being expended to beautify the City and the savings anticipated by the proposed
omission of parkways. He questioned the amount of savings that would be
realized when taking into consideration the cost of water line and water meter
installations under sidewalks.
Councilman Seymour advised of his strong feelings about the concerns of
Anaheim Beautiful and other interested groups; however, again pointed out that
the recommended policy is a result of the Arthur Young and Company study and
recommendation. He was of the opinion that parkways served no valuable service
except to act as buffers between sidew&lks and traffic; that the separation of
parkways from the adjacent property owner yards might tend to discourage them
from maintaining these areas; however, if the parkway space is located on the
inside of the sidewalk, maintenance should be encouraged. This in itself could
constitute beautification of the City.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Roth, the follow-
ing policy was adopted as recommended by the City Engineer (memorandum report
dated June 9, 1976, on file in the Office of the City Clerk), subject to the
condition that, in those instances, developers be required to plant trees on
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private properties in accordance with the previous policy for parkway trees;
further, that no waiver of setback requirements be granted as long as said con-
dition is granted to the developer.
r:OPNCIL POLICY NO. 713 - PARKHAY AND SIDEFALK CONSTRUCTION:
"1. That the policy first adopted January, 1972 (Engineering Division
Policy) to place the side\.¡alk adjacent to street curb be continued in the
Anaheim Hills area and to extenrl that policy to include all other new
residential developments in the hillside area."
"~. That this policy be adopted in the new developments in all areas of
the City other than streets that "'ould be aesthetically adversely affected
by the sidewalk and curb as determined by the City Engineer."
"3. That l'leanderinr side~~alks only on arterial high\,rays
¡ential areas of the hillside developments be permitted,
installation of irrigation facilities and landscaping by
--¡aintenance thereafter by ritv."
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with original
developer and
To this motion, Council 'fenDers 1:aywood and Kott voted "'~o".
!-:AP1<I~D.
~mTION
Councilman Seymour moved that the City rlanning Commission fan-lard to the
(ity Council a proposed amend~ent to the zoninf'o ordinance \.n1Ích would prohibit
6- to In-foot setbacks in residential areas. Councilman Thorn seconded the
:~oti()n. To this motion, Councilflan Vott voted "no". HOTImT CAP-RUm.
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ny general consent, the City Council recessed for five minutes.
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^F~~R ~2C[SS: ~byor ~hom called the meetinp to order, all members of the City
Council being present. (2: l\5 P. M.)
PUBLIC :If..ARP:G - ¡(ECLASSIFICTm~.¡~O. 75-76-3l\: .^pplication submitted by
Siegfried ~fittman, requesting a change in zone from RS-!\-113,OOO to RH-1200, to
permit construction of a 22-unit apartr:ent cor~plex; property located on the
south "ide of Orangewood Avenue approximately 1 U1S feet Hest of Le\,¡is Street.
'::'.he City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution no. PC76-101, recom-
mended that subject project 11e exempt from the requtrement to prepare an envi-
ronmental impact report, pursuant to the provisions of the California
T:nvironnental Quality Act and, further þ recommended approval of subj ect
r.eclassficiation, subj ect to the follo"",'ing conditions:
1 That the o\mer(s) of subject property shall deed to the City of
.'\nahein a strip of land forty-five (lIS) feet in width from the centerline of
the street along Orangewood Avenue for street widening purposes. .
Î. That all engineering requirements of the City of Anaheim along
~ran?e~~ood Avene including preparation of improvement plans and installation
of all improvements such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street grading and
paving, draina~e facilities or other appurtenant work, shall be complied with
as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans and
specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer; that street lighting
facilities along Orangewood Avenue shall be installed as required by the
~irector of Public Utilities, and in accordance with standard plans and
specifications on file in the Office of the Director of Public Utilities; or
that a òond, certificate of credit, letter of deposit, or cash in an amount and
fo~ satisfactory to the City of Anaheim shall be posted ,rtth the City to
~uarantee the installation of the above-mentioned requirements.
3. That the oymer(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim
the sum of sixty (6r) cents per front foot along Orangewood Avenue for tree
planting purposes.
4. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved
plans on file with the Office of the Director of Public Horks, as stipulated to
by the petitioner.
S. That fire hydrants shall be installed
determined to be necessary by the Chief of the
co~encement of structural framin~.
fi. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
and charged as required and
Fire Department prior to
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7. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
~. That the owner of subject property shall pay to the City
the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to
appropriate by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time
permit is issued.
9. That the subject property shall be developed in accordance with the
Code Requirements for the RM-1200 Zone, and shall include a ten (IO)-foot wide
landscaped buffer strip and a six (~)-foot high masonry wall adjacent to the
single-family residences abutting the south and west property lines, as
stipulated to by the petitioner; and that revised plans showing compliance with
said Code requirements, including the additional items mentioned herein, shall
he submitted for Planning Commission review and approval prior to the City
Council public hearing on the subject reclassification, as stipulated to by the
petitioner.
IO. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property,
Condition Nos. 1, 2, and 3, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The
provisions or rights granted by this resolution shall become null and void by
action of the City Council unless said conditions are complied with within one
(1) year from the date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may
grant.
11. That Condition Nos. 4, 6, and 7, above-mentioned, shall be complied
with prior to final building and zoning inspections.
Miss Santalahti described the location of subject property and the
surrounding land uses. She outlined the findings contained in the staff report
considered by the City Planning Commission, clarifying that a total of 39
parking spaces would be required for subject project, with 22 of these being
enclosed; however, it is proposed to provide a total of 43 parking spaces.
Revised plans were reviewed by the City Planning Commission and were found to
be in conformance with the stipulations made by the developer for trash storage
areas, the provision of a l~-foot landscaped buffer strip, and a 6-foot high
block wall adjacent to single-family residences at the south and west property
lines.
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the building
~ayor Thorn asked if the applicant or his agent was present and was satis-
fied with the action taken by the City Planning Commission.
Mr. William Phelps, representing the applicant, answered in the affirma-
tive.
The Hayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council.
~r. Leonard Sandeno, 331 East Bluebell Place, adjacent to subject
property, asked whether the garages would face the apartment project, whether
the two-story apartments would be located near the existing church, and whether
the ~-foot wall adjacent to the residences would be constructed first, in order
to provide continuous privacy for existing residential properties.
Mr. Phelps reported that the garages would open onto the apartment
project, that two-story construction would be located near the church, and the
'wall would be erected probably during the early phase of the construction
period.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the City Council.
~rs. Barbara Wolfe, 334 East Bluebell Place, reported that her dwelling
'NUuld he close to the fence, and she questioned the location of the proposed
trash storage areas.
Miss Santalahti reported that no trash enclosures would be located near
the property line, and a 10-foot landscaped buffer would be located adjacent to
the residences in question.
Mayor Thom asked if anyone else wished to address the Council; there being
no response, he declared the hearing closed.
ImVIRONl-ŒNTAL IMPACT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilwoman
Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council finds that this
project will have no significant effect on the environment and is exempt from
the requirement to prepare an environmental impact report. HOT ION CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NO. 76R-346: Councilman Roth offered Resolution no. 76R-3ldi for
adoption authorizinr the preparation of the necessary ordinance changing the
zone to PJ-f-1200, as recof'1nended hy the Planninr, Commission.
~efer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTIŒT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AnAHEIM FUmING MID DETER;o.nNINC
HL<\T TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEU1 t-fUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING SHOULD BE
.t\}ŒNDEJ) Mm THAT TIlE BOUNDARIES OF (',ERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED. (75-76-34,
R~f-1200)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
'mES:
ABS [.iIT:
CO{.JNCIL HEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEHBERS:
COillICIL HEHBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
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The Hayor declared Resolution ¡To. 76~-14f, duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC EEARr;~G - RECLASSIFICATIO:--r no. 75-76-35 (TENTATIVE TRACT NO. q175):
Submitted by Alan R. Talt requesting a change in zone from R~-A-43,00O to
RY-1200, to permit the establishment of a 14-lot subdivision, property located
at the southwest corner of Ball Road and Sunkist Street.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to their Resolution No. PC76-102,
recommended that subject property be exempt from the requirement to prepare an
environmental impact report, pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act and, further, recommended approval of subject
reclassification subject to the following conditions:
1. That the owner(s) of sul)ject property shall deed to the City of
Anaheim a strip of land forty-five (45) feet in width along Sunkist Street,
fifty-three (53) feet in width along Ball Road, and a strip of land twenty-five
(25) feet in width northerly of the centerline and twenty-four (24) feet in
1,¡idth southerly of the centerline along Omega Þvenue for street widening
purposes.
2. That all engineering requirements of the City of Anaheim along Sunkist
Street, Ball Road and Omega Avenue, including preparation of improvement plans
and installation of all improvements such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
street grading and paving, drainage facilities or other appurtenant work, shall
he complied with as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with
standard plans and specifications on file in the Office of the City Engineer;
that street lighting facilities along Sunkist Street, Ball Road and Omega
P,venue shall be installed as required by the Director of Public Utilities, and
in accordance with standard plans and specifications on file in the Office of
the Director of Public Utilities; or that a bond, certificate of deposit,
letter of credit, or cash in an amount and form satisfactory to the City of
Anaheim shall be posted with the City to guarantee the installation of the
above-nentioned requirements.
3. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim
the sum of 60 cents (6O~) per front foot along Sunkist Street, Ball Road and
Omega Avenue for tree planting purposes.
4. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved
plans on file with the Office of the Director of Public ~"orks.
5. That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and
determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to
commencement of structural framing.
6. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
7. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
R. That the owner of subject property shall pay to the City
the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to
appropriate by the (ity ~ouncil, said fees to be paid at the time
p(~rm1t is issued.
9. That these reclassification proceedings are granted subject to
completion of annexation of subject property to the City of Anaheim.
In. That a six (6) foot masonry wall shall be constructed along the south
side of Omega Avenue as shown on Area Development Plan No. Q4, Alternate 2;
that reasonable landscaping with minimum fifteen (15)-gallon size trees planted
a ~inimum of twenty (20) feet on center and including irrigation facilities,
of Anaheim
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~: ;1]1 he installed in the parkway the full distance of said wall, plans for
~;,jd landscaping to be submitted to and approved by the Superintendent of
" 'kway "aintenance; and that the owner(s) of subject property shall enter into
~ú agreement \.nth the City to perpetually maintain the above-mentioned
LJ:ldsc:aped parkway, the agreement to be a covenant to run with the land, as
stipulated to hy the petitioner.
11. That, in accordance with City Council Policy ~ro. 542, sound
attentuation measures shall be provided adjacent to Ball Road.
12. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property,
Condition Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 9, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The
provisions or rights granted by this resolution shall become null and void by
action of the City Council unless said conditions are complied with within one
year from the date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may grant.
]1. That Condition Nos. 4, fI, 7, 10, and 11, above-mentioned, shall be
cornnlierl with prior to final building and zoning inspections.
~iss Santalahti described the location and surrounding land uses. She
otJrlíned the findings given in the staff report which was submitted to ann con-
sirlered ry the City Planning Commission.
The }1ayor asked if the applicant or his agent was present and satisfied
'..nth the conditions recommended by the City Planning Commission.
Hr. nelson of Nelson Development Company, representing the applicant,
indicated his presence and his satisfaction with the recommendations of the
City Planning Commission.
'fayor Thorn asked if anyone else \rlshed to address the Council; there being
no response, he declared the hearing closed.
:r:~:nR()~nfENTAL IMPACT REPORT- NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman
Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thorn, the City Council finds that this project
~~11 have no significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the
rec:uirenent to prepare an environmental impact report. MOTION CARRIED.
RFsnLUTION NO. 76R-347: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 76R-347 for
adoption authorizing the preparation of the necessary ordinance changing the
2on~ to P~-1200, as recommended by the City Planning Commission.
~efer to Resolution Book.
,\ PES')LUTION OF TIffi CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING
:1IAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING SHOULD BE
.\.'!F'JDED A~m THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED. (75-76-35,
l~';- 2(11"))
Roll Call Vote:
wrs:
'JOES:
T\BSEtrT:
COIDICIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL HEMBERS:
COUNCIL HEHBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thorn
"lone
!lone
The 'iayor declared Resolution No. 76R-347 duly passed and adopted.
TF:~;:TATrVE HAP TRACT NO. 9375: Developer, Nelson Development Company; tract
locate~ at the southwest corner of Ball Road and Sunkist Street; containing 14
proposed RM-1200 zoned lots.
nn motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, the pro-
posed subdivision, Tentative Map Tract No. ~375, together with its design and
improvement was found to be consistent with the City's General Plan, and the
City Council approved said Tentative Hap subject to the following conditions
recommended by the City Planning Commission.
1. That the approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 9375 is granted
s~hject to the approval of Reclassification No. 75-76-36.
2. That should this subdivision be developed as more than one
subdivision, each subdivision thereof shall be submitted in tentative form for
approval.
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1. That a ó-foot masonry "JaIl shall ne constructed along the south side
.)f 'ìmega Avenue as shown on Area Development Plan No. Q/f, Alternate 2; that
'-easonahle landscaping with minimum IS-gallon size trees planted a minimum of
?() feet on-center and including irrigation facilities, shall be installed in
the parkway the full distance of said wall, plans for said landscaping to be
:3ubmitted to and approved by the Superintendent of Parkway Maintenance; and
thélt the owner(s) of subject property shall enter into an agreement with the
City to perpetually maintain the above-mentioned landscaped parkway, the
agreement to be a covenant to run with the land, as stipulated to by the
petitioner.
II. That all lots within this tract shall be served by underground
utilities.
5. That a final tract map of subject property shall be submitted to and
approved by the City Council and then be recorded in the Office of the Orange
Count v Rec order.
(.,. That street names shall be approved by the Planning Department prior
to approval of a final tract map.
7. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim
the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to be
appropriate by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building
permit is issued.
S. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
that is satisfactory to the City Engineer.
Q. If permanent street name signs have not been installed, temporary
street name signs shall be installed prior to any occupancy.
In. That a 50-foot radius cul-de-sac shall be provided at the north
terminus of the new street.
11. That a lS-foot radius property line return shall be provided at the
northwest corner of Omega Avenue and Sunkist Street.
12. That, in accordance with City Council Policy no. 542, sound-
attenuation measures shall be provided adjacent to Ball Road.
~1OTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATIOn ~m. 75-76-36: Application suhmitted by Diane
Kolodziejski, Navidad A. and Isahel A. Rios, 'Panda Lee Stankey, Gustave Edward
Bode, Jr., Gertrude De Steiguer, et al, and Dyanlyn Development Company, for a
change in zone from RS-A-43, ana to CL, to permit expansion of an approved shop-
ping center; property located at the southwest corner of Romneya Drive and
State College Boulevard.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC-7ó-l03, recom-
mended that the subject project he exempt from the requirement to prepare an
environmental impact report, pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, and, further, recommended approval of
Reclassification ~10. 75-7f1-3ó, suhject to the following conditions.
1. That the owner(s) of subject property shall deed to the City of
Anahein a strip of land fifty-three (53) feet in width from the centerline of
the street along State College Boulevard and thirty-two (32) feet in width
from the centerline of the street along Romneya Drive for street widening
purposes.
2. That all engineering requirements of the City of Anaheim along State
College Boulevard and Romneya Drive including preparation of improvement plans
and installation of all improvements such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
street grading and paving, drainage facilities or other appurtenant work, shall
be complied with as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with
standard plans and specifications on file in the Office of the City Engineer;
that street lighting facilities along State College Boulevard and Romneya Drive
shall he installed as required by the Director of Public Utilities, and in
accordance with standard plans and specifications on file in the ()ffice of the
Director of Public Utilities; or that a bond, certificate of deposit, letter of
credit. or cash in an amount and form satisfactory to the City of Anaheim shall
be posted with the City to guarantee the installation of the above-mentioned
requirel'1ents.
1. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim
the sum of sixty cents (6DC) per front foot along State College Boulevard and
romneya Drive for tree planting purposes.
4. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved
plans on file with the Office of the Director of Public Works.
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), That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and
rlerermined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to
(Y'¡,1Fn~ement of structural framing.
6. That subject property shall be served by under~round utilities.
7. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
q. That the existing well on subject property shall be sealed and capped
in a~cordance with the regulations established by the Director of Public
:~ti 11 ties.
~. That the developer of subject property shall install a raised,
landscaped median including permanent irrigation facilities in State College
30ulevard as required and approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
10. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance
',ri t'¡ plans and specifications on file with the City of ^naheim marked Exhibit
'Jo. 1.
11. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property,
'-aDdition ;Tos. I, 2, and 3, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The
provisions or rights granted by this resolution shall become null and void by
3ction of the City Council unless said conditions are complied with within one
ye;u iron: the date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may grant.
12. That Condition Nos. 4, fi, 7, 8, 9, and 10, above-mentioned, shall be
COT':pl fed with prior to final building and zoning inspections.
'ass Santalahti described the location and surroundinr. land uses. She
outlined the findinp,s given in the staff report which were submitted to and
considered hy the City Planning Commission.
Tn answer to questions by r.ouncilmen J:ott and Roth, Hiss Santalahti
reported that the parking spaces for the proposed project were projected at 8-
1/2 feet by lq feet, the standard size; further, that the raised, landscaped
"",'inn in State College Boulevard, Condition ~Jo. Q, would be the responsibility
;: the developer.
'1~yor Thorn asked if a representative of the applicant was present and
~atLsfied with the recommendations of the City Planning Commission.
¡fane Kolodziejski, 1134 Hest Olympic Boulevard, Los ^ngeles, indicatd her
.>resence and stated they Here satisfied with the recoIDI'lendations and stipulated
':1 :: :he developers would re responsible for the development of the raised,
landscaped median.
!'he "1ayor asked if anyone else wished to address the City Council; there
heinr no response, he declared the hearing closed.
l~:J\'I !{o:7~Œ:¡TAL IMP^CT REPORT - ?1EGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilwoman
Y.aywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council finds that this pro-
ect will have no significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the
¡-equirement to prepare an environmental impact report. !10TION CARRIED.
.!Œ:.OLUTlm¡ 'TO. 76R-348: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 76R-348 for
adoption authorizing the preparation of the necessary ordinance changing the
zone to CL, as recommended by the City Planning Commission.
r(efer to Resolution Book.
A R[SnLUTIŒJ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIH FINDING AND DETERMDHNG
THAT TEI ANAHEIM MUnICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT
11U BOillTDARIES OF CERTAlli ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED. (75-76-%, CL)
Roll Call Vote:
AYr:S:
~roES :
ABSD:T:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MENBERS:
COIDiCIL MEHRERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thorn
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 76R-348 duly passed and adopted.
CONTHJUED PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED 1976-77 BUDGET: Consideration of the
proposed budget for the 1976-77 fiscal year was continued to this date from the
~eetings of June 8 and 15. 1976.
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Assistant City Manager William O. Talley reported that at the direction of
the r.ollncil on June 15, lC17F, representatives of all departT"ents have met and
reviewed both the present and contemplated expenditures for the next fiscal
ye3r. The Finance Director and the 13udget Office have revie'ved all existing
revenue sources.
He summarized the report submitted to the City Council, pointin~ out that
expenditures for this year have been reduced by approxiMately S514,00O. One of
the two major areas involved is a reduction of service levels in the Public
Horks Department for a $152,000 reduction based on expenditures; the proposed
budget for that department can be reduced by S130,000 next year on the basis
that the expenditure levels would be maintained at the lower level.
In the Office of the City Attorney, based on his tentative recommendation
and the current estimate, the aMount for liability insurance premiums has been
reduced by S50,00O based on current estimates of what those premiums will be.
Pith this approximate $500,000 savinp;s this year and the $200,000 estimated for
the coninf fiscal year, the total savings aMounts to an approximate $700,OOQ.
~eferrinc to Schedule 2 of the report, }fro Talley called attention to
approximately $4nO,nOn in additional revenues. He reported that the final
sales tax payment has been received in an aMount increased by $224,000, Tt->hich
allowed a $1 Q7, 000 increase in the est imated revenue for next year; total
increase, $425,000.
Park site development fees will bring in approximately s100,OOO less this
year, it beinp; predicted that they will be approximately S165,()f)0 less next
year. In addition, a Convention Center transfer of $125,000 is contemplated.
In conclusion, Mr. Talley stated that the proposed budget is balanced;
however, an approximate amount of sFOO,nnO from rock concerts is included, and
should this amount not be raised, it would require a transfer from the General
Fund to replace the contemplated revenues. The proposed budget also contem-
plates that utility rates will follow those of Southern California Edison
Company, that there will be a 1n~ increase in those rates in September, and
that the fuel cost adjustments are accurate. r.urrently, this budget is
approximately s367,OnO out of balance, taking the reduction of $1,498,000 out
of Southern California Edison Company revenues. A total of $851,OOn in addi-
tional cuts has been presented in the report, and suggestions included as to
which ones might be best utilized to make up the $3~7,00O.
In response to questi.on by rouncilwoman Kaywooà, Hr. Talley advised that
the (0,117,000 being allocated toi\naheim (California Senate Bill 174) had been
anticipated in the proposed budget.
Councilman Kott questioned the determination of revenues generated by the
Visitor and Convention Bureau and the booking of conventions.
Hr. Talley replied that the Visitor and Convention Bureau revenues are
based upon the value of rooms rented by convention delegates, and the conven-
tions are probably booked through the Bureau, the Convention Center, and
through various hotels. The Bureau is specifically charged with the handling
of any convention scheduled for more than one year in advance, or conventions
where the members require the assistance of the Bureau in obtaining accommo-
dations.
Councilman Kott questioned certain areas of the Visitor and Convention
Bureau activities, with Mr. Talley responding.
Councilman Kott was of the opinion there must be some duplication of
services between the Visitor and ronvention Bureau, the Stadium and Convention
Center and the Chamber of Commerce; further, he suggested that the Bureau be
audited and made accountable to the City.
In answer to question by Mayor Thom, Councilman Kott concurred that he
would like to see, under the Community Development section of the proposed
budget, a combined budget comprised of Convention activities of the Visitor and
Convention Bureau, the Stadium and Convention Center, and the Chamber of
Commerce, which should avoid any duplication of services.
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Councilwoman !Caywood stated she had seen no duplication and no conflict
between the three entities.
Councilman Roth reported he was very pleased with the results of the
recent Visitor and Convention ~ureau audit conducted by the City.
'1r. Hilliam Snyder, Hanager of the Visitor and Convention P.ureau, was
reco:;nized by :-fayor Thom and briefly explained some of the Bureau's activit ies.
He advised that they had no significant number of cancellations, notin~ how
tentative reservations are often made many years in advance, sometimes for the
sane series of dates. \'Then one of these conventions is 'hooked, any others
tent,.tively scheduled for those particular dates must be cancelled.
Conventions and trade shows are booked by the ~ureau, not by the Convention
renter; further, there is no duplication with the Chamber of Commerce. He
noted that business has doubled since 1072, and the Bureau operates efficiently
on Ipsa æoney than most cit ies. regarding accountability, tv]ice a 1"1onth exten-
sive records of expenditures are sent to the City ~anager's Office, and he
expressed concurrence with the recommendation of the City f.uditor that the
'layor anò another Council ~~ember attend Bureau P,oard !'leetings.
In reply to ~ayor Thorn's question, Mr. Snyder stated that his reaction to
the proposal that a "super board" be appointed to deal with community promotion
\.¡as mixed; he was in favor of a liason committee workinr, to insure that there
is no duplication and to the Council representation at the Board meetings.
'1r. Larry Sierk, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that
tht. C:hanber is not involved in convention promotion, but is involved in visitor
and tourist promotion with emphasis on people who are considering 10catin8
their businesses or their homes in Anaheim. He noted that both organizations
::onsist of volunteer memberships and determination should be made as to
rJistrihution of tax funds.
In answer to Council questioning, Mr. Sierk outlined major items covered
n the Chamber of Commerce Budget.
~fr. Frank Bret of the Disneyland Eotel addressed the Council advising that
he is a past president of the Visitor and Convention Bureau and was of the
opinion that the Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor and Convention Bureau were
t~l( .o,eparate entities which should not be mixed. Anaheim's convention business
is the envy of all major cities. He cited the amount of business generated hy
the approximately 500,000 people attending conventions each year, and the fact
that g~5n.noo of the S2.5 million generated by the room tax is being requesterl
for the operation of the Visitor and Convention Bureau. This amount helps to
pav for the Convention Center and keep it occupied and solicits conventions
,,¡I¡ i, h result in approximately S35 million being spent in this City yearly.
'1r. Jim Hebb, past President of the Anaheim r.hamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council recalling the problems experienced by some of the hotels in 1°ó5,
prior to construction of the Convention Center which was built to help create
:lore year-round tourist and convention business. He was of the opinion that
the Visitor and Convention Bureau had been accomplishinp, its purpose and he
agreed that possibly a more formalized definition of responsibilities between
the Bureau and the Convention Center administration should be brought together.
Also addressing the Council indicating his concurrence with statements by
1!r. Hebb was Nr. Dale Seider of the Sheraton-Anaheim.
Councilman Seymour stated that there seemed to be a communication problem
and also a lack of proper monitoring of expenditures. He felt that after
reviewing the report by the City Auditor and hearing the statements made today,
the $455,000 budget for the Visitor and Convention Bureau was a good invest-
ment. These funds are tax funds, and it must be assured that they are expended
properly, which is the responsibility of the City Council. Further, since he
had become a member of the Council, the communication process had been limited
to an annual presentation by the Bureau, and he ~.,as of the opinion that the
first step should be to get a line of communication going. He thereupon moved
that the members of the Visitor and Convention Bureau Board of Directors be
requested to consider the appointment of two members of the City Council to
serve on the Executive Committee or on the Board of Directors, and jointly
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~"'ilrt i c.ipate in decision making as to how the taxpayers' funds are heinp spent.
'.nmc i1Plan Thorn seconded the motion. ~fOTTmT CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour further noted that the agreement with the Visitor and
Convention Bureau should he reviewed by the City Attorney for recommendation as
to firning up any weak areas.
Councilman Kott referred to the proposed Sanitation Services budget and
questioned whether there is a limitation as to the number of containers which
the refuse collectors will handle at each of the f,R,f)f)() residential units in
the City.
Director of Public ~~orks, Thornton E. Piersall, reported that the current
contract for refuse collection provides for a limit of four containers per
single-fa~ily residence and special service upon request. The average number
of containers handled is less than four per residence. Although the current
contract has four years to run, it is expected that in a few weeks the con-
tractor will be making a request for an increase and during negotiations, the
maximum number of containers per dwelling will be discussed.
\1r. Talley called attention to an error in the budget recommendation for
monthly sanitation fees; the ~l. 75 should be S2.~8. He briefly explained rates
charged to the City by the contractor, and advised that the total cost of
sanitation services is anticipated to exceed the revenues therefor by approxi-
Mately ~458,Onn.
Concerning the proposed Redevelopment Department budget, Councilman
Seymour related a brief history of the City's co111J'!litment to Redevelopment which
'Jas affirr1ed in 1974 with the eMployment of the Redevelopment Director. He
noted the current status of the program and advised that during the past three
nonths he had looked back over the progress to date and, in attempting to
foresee the future and to assess the present direction, he concluded that a re-
direction is needed in the Redevelopment process toward a more realistic
approach, with the Major emphasis on housing, including the Shapell Government
Housing Senior Citizens Residential Facility, with support from commercial
activities such as the proposed Village Center. The emphasis on commercial-
office facilities in the vicinity of Harbor Boulevard could be continued if
desired by the community, as well as the Civic Center "super block"; however,
the new concept should exclude the previously proposed and costly re-routinp; of
Lincoln Avenue. In his opinion, the Redevelopment program can be more success-
ful in its output.
For the fiscal year 1975-76, expenditures for the Redevelopment program
Hill exceed the adopted budget of ~496,322, and the proposed 1976-77 budget is
~;1,191,91n. In his opinion, the citizens ",ould not be in accord with such
{~xpenditures much longer ~rithout being able to see some substantial results,
,mjch is one reason for the proposed re-direction of the program. He noted the
increase in staff froTI 13 to 29 being requested by the Redevelopment
T)epartment, and it was his recoMmendation that the Redevelopment Department be
reduced to a size of 5 to f, people, and to the greatest degree possible, the
City deal with outside consultants for services, such as property agents, on a
part-t iIDe or as-needed basis wherever possible.
Further, CouncilMan Seymour felt that the re-direction would require a ne~<7
communication process involving the people ~Jho will be affected by the program,
L e., the Redevelopment DepartMent, the new fxecutive Director, the Community
r~edevelopment Commission, the Project Area rommittee, (PAC) and the
Redevelopment Agency. He proposed that a steering committee be appointed to
direct these efforts, coTIprised of two Council ~embers, a representative from
the Comrn.mity Redevelopment Commission, the new Executive Director, to be imme-
diately recruited, and the City r-fanager on an as-needed basis. Their respon-
sibility would be to act as a communication force and to become the motivating
force to insure that progress is made. In addition, there should be a direct
liason between the new Executive Director and the Redevelopment Agency for
policY-TIaking decisions to accelerate matters.
Councilman Seymour also felt it necessary that members of the
Redevelopment Agency, the Community Redevelopment Commission, the reconstituted
'~edevelopment Department, and PAC meet with representatives of businesses and
~dth residents in the redevelopment area and question their interests in par-
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tlcipating in the program, explaining ~lat tools the Redevelopment Agency has
available to assist them in the role they choose to play. If one expresses no
interest whatsoever in redevelopment participation, that decision should he
accepted.
Councilman Seymour moved that a steering committee for the redevelopment
effort be created to include the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem, to initiate the pro-
cess of the redevelopment program re-direction, meeting with the people
affected. with final details to be worked out at a later date. Councilwoman
Kaywood seconded the motion.
In response to question by Councilman Roth as to how this proposal relates
to the proposed budget, Councilman Seymour explained that the budget must be
adopted by the end of June, which would allow another week for other Council
~embers to consider his proposal prior to voting on the budget.
~OTION CARRIED.
~r. Fernald advised that the City Council would have the complete support
and cooperation of himself and the entire Redevelopment staff in this major
change in policy.
Mr. David Collins, 1077 W. Ball Road. real estate broker, was recognized
by Mayor Thom and advised that he has had business dealings in the downtown
redevelopment area since 1952 and has watched the area decline. He expressed
the hope that any redevelopment would not be accomplished only on a partial
basis, and he cited other cities where shopping malls had been initiated with
little or no success.
Mr. Collins spoke in favor of the current redevelopment plan in terms of
'Its drama and excitement and was of the opinion that this City should plan to
redevelop the area in an exciting manner to be of service to the people in the
(~ommunity. He further felt that plans for transportation facilities should be
developed concurrently with land use planning and expressed concern that new
residential facilities be constructed so that tenants of older real estate
could be relocated rather than forced to move away by destruction of buildings.
He favored re-routing of streets where necessary to avoid the problems of
street excavations in the redevelopment area because of old utility lines which
must be replaced.
Councilman Seymour stated he shared the concerns expressed by Hr. Collins
and pointed out that the research and expenditures made in evolving the exist-
ing redevelopment plan were necessary in order to arrive at this point. In
attempting to read the pulse of the citizens from the standpoint of an elected
official. h. arrived at the decision to make the recommendation for a re-
direction of the program. In his opinion, the Laserium Theater and the Space
Park and Museum proposed by the American Space Institute should be developed in
the City's commercial recreation area rather than downtown at the price of
destroyinr a residential area. He recognized the importance of transportation
and the necessity that something must be done to improve Lincoln Avenue, but
the needs may change dramatically if there is a de-emphasis created through
commercial development, as opposed to traffic pattern needs for residential.
Mr. Collina felt that in order to increase the value of the area, it
should be made accessible to the freeway; further, if the district was to be
anything more than a community service-commercial type center, there should be
better connectors to the Disneyland area as well.
Councilman Roth ,ointed out that any plan must have the support of the
people.
Councilman Seymour summarized his view of Mr. Talley's report made at the
beginning of this continued budget hearing. noting that additional revenues had
been produced by a re-analysis of the proposed budget; however, in order to
keep electrical retail rates at 95~ of those charged by Southern California
Edison Company, an additional sum of $367.295 must be found. An $851,000 list
was submitted by Mr. Talley from which selected items proposed to be included
in the budget could be removed to produce the additional sum, and by doing so,
the City Council could retain the 95~ figure for electrical rates.
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It was sup;gestf'd by Councilrran Seymour that the City r.'.ouncil adopt a
f)o]icv of a six-Month hiring freeze with provision for proper appeal channels,
and that the capital improvements proposed on the ~R51,nnn list he reviewed,
an~ either priorities he assi~ned or that the improvements he set aside until
J<1Tìuary I, ]°77. At th.qt tiMe, depending on the status of the Ec1ison rates ami
rity revenues, these improvements could be reinstated. This course of action
\,7ould ensure that the City could hold the line on the retail electrical rates,
and possibly would create a surplus in revenues.
~r. Talley concurred, ho~~ever he pointed out that some of the listed
improvements represent areas where policy direction from the Council would he
needed. He called attention to the fact that ~'6~,nOn of the ~367,2Q5 is
needed due to the anticipated collection of less revenue in park development
fees durin!! the coMing year and, in his opinion, the General Fund should not
suffer the penalty of makine up that loss. Fe notec1 certain iteMs on the list
could he deferred, such as the fixed asset accounting system. '?'he proposed 6-
Month hiring freeze could make up an estimated s4nO,OnO; however, it was his
preference to defer to January 1, 1977, the sQ5,noO accounting system, and
counting the estimated park-site development fees of 5165,0'10, this would leave
approximately S100,OOO to be derived from other improvements on the list, as he
could envision problems with limited personnel in safety employees and revenue
ßenerating areas.
At the invitation of Councilman Seymour, James D. Ruth, Director of the
Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department, addressed the Council advising that
the Department has sufficient other projects in the proposed budget, that
:ieferring more than ~10n,r¡nO in park improverrents until January 1, 1977, could
he easily accomplished. The ~{odjeska Community Center and the development of
Pamela Park could proceed as projected.
Councilwoman Kaywood rroved that public hearing on the proposed 1°7~-77
!)lldget be continued to June 29, 1()7(), 7:30 P.M. Councilman Roth seconded the
"lotion. MOTION CARRIED.
~Y':.C:ESS:
Ry general consent, the City Council recessed.
(5:20 P.M.)
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^FTEP RECESS: }tayor Thorn called the meetinz to order, all members of the City
Council being present with the exception of Councilman Kott. (5:77 P.M.)
FINAL HAP TRACT NO. 9149: Developer, Davic1 D. Cunningham Company; tract located
on the north side of Orangethorpe Avenue, west of Kraemer Boulevard, and con-
tains 117 proposed RS-5QOn zoned lots.
Councilman Seymour requested clarification of the opinion received from
the City Attorney on September 29, 1975, and the list of grounds provided for
disapproval of tract maps in accordance with provisions of the new Subdivision
~!ap Act.
Councilman Kott returned to the Council Chamber (5:30 P.N.)
~ayor Thorn stated that, according to the September 29th Memorandum from
the City Attorney's ()ffice, if three of the Council Members are able to make a
finding that a site is physically unsuitable for the type of development pro-
posed, then the City Council must disapprove the final tract map, even though
they have previously approved a tentative map.
It was determined that an opinion should be solicited from the Legislature
on the intent of the new Subdivision ~tap Act.
On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the proposed
subdivision, together with its design and improvement, was found to be con-
sistent ~vith the City's General Plan, and the City Council approved Final Map
Tract ~lo. 9149 as recommended by the City F.ngineer. . To this motion,
Councilwoman Kaywood voted "no". MOTIOn CARRIED.
conny SAnITATION DISTRICT - SA~TA ANA RIVER INTERCEPTOR Sm.ffiR CONTRACT NO. 2-
14-3, C1~NGE nRDER: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman
Roth, the City Council authori~ed payment in the amount of ~7,571.~O cents to
the County Sanitation District for a change order to be issued to Contract No.
2-1L-l to provide for the interception of the City's La Palma Avenue sewer from
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;rnve ;,treet to Imperial TIiphway, as recoJ11T!1ended by the (',ity f:npineer.
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'.:'1:;5[:;1' CALE'IDAR IT~n;,: 'In motion by (',ouncilman Roth, geconded by (',ouncilwoman
Kaywood, the follmdnp: actions were authorized in accordance witl1 the reports
and recommendations furnished f'ach Council Hemher and as listed on the (',onBent
ra]endar Agenda:
1. r:LAIMS AGAmST THE CITY:
the insurance carrier:
The following claims were denied and referred to
a. Claim submitted by Paul L. ~~elanson for damages sustained to property
purportedly resulting from actions of ftnaheim Police personnel on or about June
1, Ion.
b. Claim subMitted by 1\1ichael David Remine and James D. Ashley for
personal injuries and damages purportedly resulting from Police vehicle speed-
ing on the wronr side of a City street on or about Hay 111, 1071'.
c. ('lain submitted by Neal J. Krukow for damages sustained to vehicle
purportedly resulting from a transforMer "hlowing up" on or about May 17, 107(,.
d. Claim submitted by Dorothy S. Kessler for injuries, damages and loss
suscained purportedly resulting from a fall due to an unnatural rise in a pub-
lic sirlewalk on or about March 31, 1'17f-.
2. CORRESPOnDENCE:
HIed:
The following correspondence was ordered received and
1. LAFCO - Minutes - May 26, 197(;.
b. OCTD Board of Directors - Hinutes - June 7, 1076.
c. Orange County Vector Control District - Minutes - May 2(), 1.076.
d. Anaheim Arts Council - Minutes - May 11, 1076.
e. Public Forum - Museum - Minutes - Hay 11, 107(;.
f. Cultural Arts Commission - Hinutes - "fay 13, 1076.
:;. Financial and operating reports for the month of ~1ay, 1 Q7f), Building
Hvis ion.
}. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS - NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS: The following
actions and recommendations of the City Planning Commission were upheld: The
I~itv Planning Commission recomI1lends to the City Council that the subject
~rojects for the following listed parcel maps be declared exempt from the
reQuirement to prepare an environmental impact report, pursuant to the provi-
sions of the California EnvironI1lental Ouality Act:
Parcel Hap No. 563 - Hest Anaheim Cormnunity Hospital, to clarify
~ounty records of property (three parcels) at 3n13 ~~. Orange Avenue.
Parcel Map ~o. 560 - Leonard Smith, to split one three-acre parcel
into four parcels to allow for additional separate commercial uses
at 5nn N. Brookhurst Street.
NOTI'lN c.ARRIF.D.
RESOLUTIOn NOS. 76R-149 THROUGH 7f1R-352: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution
1-!os. 7()R-349 through 76R-352 for adoption in accordance with the reports,
recommendations and certifications furnished each Council Nember, and as listed
on the c.onsent Calendar Agenda.
Refer to Resolution Rook.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-34q - DEEDS OF EASE?AENT: A RESOLUTIOn OF TPE CITY COIDICIL
OF THE (',ITY OF AnAIlEIH ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION.
(Bernardo M. Yorba, et al; Texaco-Anaheim Hills, Inc., Palnut Canyon Hutual
\,'ater Co.; Proland AG; General Electric Co.; Raymond G. Spehar, et al; Ray
¡\rthur t-kNees; Nary M. Dove; Jesse T. Jones, et llX; George v1. Rauch, et ux;
Loyd B. Wilkins, et al; Harry A. Keefer, et ux; Clifford R. Isom, et ux; Paul
Redd; Josephine R. Hartinson; James B. Horrl, et ux)
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-350, ABANDONMENT no. 75-14A: A RESOLUTIm¡ OF THE CITY
(',()T!NCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARTIH', ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN REAL
T'PJ1P;::r::TY AIID FIXING A DATE FOR HEARIHr, THEREON. (July 13, 1t)76 - 2:30 p.}!.; to
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City ¡¡.-,-Il. Anaheim, California - COlmCIL ~ n,rUTES - June ì2, lQ7f), 1:3(') P.H.
abandon a portion of an existinp dedicated alley located east of Harhor
Boulevard, hetween Santa Ana and Water Streets)
Rr.SOLUTION ~O. 76R-351 - AJTFP PROJECT NO. 780: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
(,JH~TCIL OF THY. CITY OF ANAHEIH AUTHORI7HTG THE EXECUTION of AN AGREEMENT HITH
'I'HT' COmITY I)F ORANGE RELATING Tn THE ARTERIAL HIGJ1HAY FInANCING PROGRAM FOR
FI~CAL YEAR 1975-7~. (Fairmont Roulevard from Santa Ana ranyon Road to Canyon
1ZiT" Road)
T"..ESnLUTION ~10. nR-352 - AlIFF PP.OJECT ~m. ROJ: A RESf)LUTIO>~ f)F THE CITY
COUNCIL OF TIn:: CITY OF ANAHEIM AtTTlIORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREmŒ;!T HITTY
THE COmITY OF ORANGE RELATING TO THE ARTERIAL HIGtTI,JAY FIHANCrIG PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. (Lincoln Avenue between State College Boulevard and
Sunkist Street)
Roll Call Vote:
A Yf.S :
~1OES :
.^.BSEIIT :
COU'ICIL HmmERS:
COUNCIL MEH3FRS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, SeYMour, Vott, Roth and Thom
None
~one
The Mayor declared Resolution nos. 76R-349 through 76R-352, both inclusive,
iuly passed and adopted.
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - HICROFIL~1 DATA STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM: Assistant
City Manager Hilliam O. Talley reported on the recommended purchase of a
:'1icrofilm nata Storage and Retrieval System, Model ~To. ?1 <)2 for the Fire
Department, and advised that Image Systems. Inc., has submitted a quotation for
said equipment in the amount of $6,004.7f), including tax. He thereupon recom-
mended the purchase be authorized.
On motion by Councilman Seywour, seconded by Councilman Thorn, the purchase
\Vas authorized in the amount of ~6.QO4.70, including tax, as recommended by the
.\ssistant (',ity Manager. HOTION CARRIED.
FU1~CI\ASf. ('IF EQUIPMENT - MICROFILM READER-PRINTER: The Assistant City Manager
reported on the recommended purchase of a 3M Model 500}! dry copy microfilm
"'eader-printer for the City Clerk's (ìffice, and advised that the 3H Business
Droducts Sales, Inc. has submitted a quotation for said equipment in the amount
of S3.RIQ.O4, including tax. He thereupon recommended that the purchase be
authorized.
I)n motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thorn, purchase
\~S authorized in the amount of S3.R1Q.O4, including tax, as recommended by the
Assistant City Manager. ~!OTlnN CARRIED.
aRTn:~Þ~JCE ~TO. 3552:
Councilman Roth offered Ordinance ~o. 3552 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Rook.
A:J ORDUTA:TCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEAI,ING CHAPTER b. 2()
OF TIp:', ANAlŒIP MU'HCIPAL Cf)DE A:-ID ESTABLISHING A MOP.ATORIffi1 ON EXISTING GAMING
PRF.1>'ISES.
-qoll Call Vote:
AYES:
~!OES :
M~SEnT :
(',OUNCIL HEHBEnS:
COUNCIL ME:-!3ERS:
COUNCIL ~ŒMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thorn
~Tone
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3552 duly passed and adopted.
!)RDInANCE NO. 3553:
Councilman Thorn offered Ordinance No. 3553 for adoption.
~efer to Ordinance Book.
1\!I ORDI!TA!TCE OF THE CITY OF A}TAHEIH AMENDING TITLE 18 ()F THE ANAHEIH MUNICIPAL
CODE ~ELATmG TO ZOnING. (68-69-6, RM-1200)
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'toll Call Vote:
A ITS:
'TOES:
ABSDIT :
cOtmCIL HEHBF.RS:
COUNCIL ME!r!3ERS:
COUNC IL '1E'f3ERS:
Kaywood, ~eymour, ~ott, ~oth and Thorn
None
None
The t-fayor declared r)rdinance no. 3553 duly passed and adopted.
(\RDmN;C~ NO. 3554:
reading.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered r)rdinance ~o. 3554 for first
A!J ORDEI/\NCE OF TIlt CITY OF A~¡AIIEIH AMENDP-TG TITLE 14, CHAPTER It. ,1+0, SECTIOn
14,1.0.060, SUBSECTION. 21¡O OF THE ANAHEIM '1UNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED
LPnTS. (Nohl Panch Road, between Scrrano Avenue and the {,Test City l.imits, 35
~fPIT)
ORf)INj\~¡CE NO. 3555:
readinf',.
r.ouncilman Thorn offered Ordinance ~Jo. 3555 for first
AN '~'RDnIANCE OF THE CITY OF A~AJIEIM AHEl'IDPJr, TITLE 18 OF THE NJAHEIM ~f[p.nCIPAL
"':ODE RELATING TO ZŒTING. (ó7-f,P'-7 (8), RS-HS-l0, non (SC»
OR:JINANCE NO. 3556:
read inp;.
Councilman Thorn offered Ordinance No. 3556 for first
A!J ORDHIANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAIIF.IH }1UNICIPAL
CODE qELATING TO ZONING. (73-74-55(1), CL)
"'fl'SIC '1An": Councilwoman Kaywood reported on the opening of a performance of
"Husic Han" at Anaheim Union Hirh School Auditorium, June 18, 197ó, advising
:ha t the author and composer, ~!eredith Hillson, Has there and conducted the
final rendition of "7ó Trombones". The three performances over the weekend
~ære sold out, with three more to be given on the next weekend, and she urped
these \.n-1O had not seen this production to attend.
SOFNP BARIUERS - ORANGE 57 FREEHAY: r.ouncilwoman Kaywood reported on communica-
tion from SCAG, Cal Trans District 7, regarding projects included in their
transportation improveT'1ent program, noting that the construction of sound
harriers from Ball Road to the route Ql Riverside Freeway was included. This
could be adopted in the Regional Transportation Program for financing during
the fiscal year 1977-78, at an estimated cost of $l.Q Million, if approved.
>nJT,TIt1ODM. FACILITY: Councilman Kott reQuested clarification of whether an air
f;¡cílity was to be included in the proposed ~lultimodal facility.
The City Attorney advised that no air facility was included in the plans.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION H'ORKSHOP: Mayor Thorn called attention to a connnuni-
cation from the Cultural Arts Commission requesting a workshop session with the
fity ronncll. He proposed that such a meeting be scheduled to inclurle the
Foundation for r.ulture and the Arts Executive Board, the Cultural Arts
CommiSsion and the r.ity Council.
It was determined that July 7, 197~, be selected for the workshop meeting,
to he held at the AnaheiM Cultural Arts Center.
EXECl1TIVE SESSION: Councilman SeYMour moved to recess to Executive session.
Councilman Kott seconded the motion. HOTION CARRIED. (5:50 P.H.)
AFTER RECESS: Hayor Thorn called the T'1eeting to order, all members of the City
Council being present. (ó:57 P.~.)
ADJnURN~jTT: Councilman Roth moved to adjourn to Hednesday, June 23, 1Q76, 3:0n
P.M., at the Management Control Center. Councilman Kott seconded the motion.
'1IìTTON CARRIED.
Adjourned:
6:58 P.E.
ALO'¡A H. HOUGARD, CITY CLERK
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COlr~CIL MINUTES - June 23, 197 f" '3: 00 P.~'.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular
session for the purpose of conducting a work session with the
Anaheim Public Library Board.
PRFSE,:T:
Kaywood, Seymour (arrived '3:1S P.M.), Kott,
Roth and Thorn
COŒTCIL }fEl-ŒERS: None
LIBPARY BOARD: Schultz, Dahl, Callen, Stanton,
ASSISTANT CITY ~~ANAGER: Hilliam o. Talley
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY: Frank A. Lowry, Jr.
DEPUTY CITY CLEP~: Linda D. Roberts
BUDŒT ANALYST: Ron Rothschild
LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Hilliam Griffitll
FI>; A1~CE DIRECTOR: '1ichael Hoore
ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Hary Lou Rowe
PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN: Colleen Boshell
and David
cmmCIL HENBERS:
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PRESE;1T:
Mayor Thorn called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.H.
G?ORGE HASHINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER LIBRARY: ?frs. Schultz advised that the pri-
mary reason the Library Board called for this joint meeting was to discuss pro-
posed bud~et cuts. She introduced Mr. Amin David to discuss the George
Hashington Community Center Library.
Mr. David stated that he had been charged with the responsibility of
reviewing this program and that an attempt was made to evaluate the situation
through a questionnaire promul~ated in the immediate vicinity of the Communty
r'.enter Library. Addressinr: the comments presented in the Arthur Young and
Company Audit Report that the ~eorge Washington Community Center Library, as a
traditional library service, is not cost effective, Mr. David stated that it :l.s
apparent this facility is providing a useful social service. In reviewinp the
history of the program, a social outreach into the minority community, "fr.
David felt that a cost effective relationship is difficult to apply in this
situation. He related that there is much apprehension in that particular
segment of the community and this would be a particularly unfortunate time to
discontinue the library service. He reported that the Library Board has
considered his comments and supports the recommendation that the City Council
be asked to continue for at least one year the allocation to the George
\.)ashington Conmunity Center Library in the amount of S17,486, which was deletecl
from the proposed 1976-77 Budget.
It was pointed out in discussion that the Library Center is a cooperative
venture between the City and the Anaheim Elementary School District, the
District providing the physical space, furniture, telephone, utilities and cus-
todial services; that the facility is used primarily by the Mexican-American
community in the vicinity for childcare during English as a second language
class and family film nights; and that it circulates between QOO and 1,000
books per month.
Ms. Boshell reported that circulation statistics have increased minimally
at the library, but with the present circulation system it is not possible to
determine whether or not the goal of transitioning these people into the rnain
tilirary is being accomplished.
Councilrnan Seymour stated that he empatnized with the Board's position and
also wished to maintain the soci~l benefits derived frorn this library program,
but stated that he feared continuation of it in its present status would lead
to :l.ts ultimate destruction hecause its detractors would be able to point out
that it is not a cost effective library service and, therefore, how mirht its
continuation be justified. He suggested that perhaps the solution would he to
provide a better social outreach program for that community.
Hr. Talley commented that one of the factors taken into consicleration in
the deletion of the George Fashington Community Center Library appropriation
from the budget was the fact that many of the services described as available
at the Center are already being met by professionals located four blocks away
at the City's Social Services Center. He commented that the statistics they
received would indicate that the library function at the George 'fushin~ton
~enter is servicing some sixty to seventy families at the cost of ~17,nnO per
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