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City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - April 8~ 1975~ 9:00 A.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular
session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Pebley (arrived 9:40 A.M.), and Thom
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour and Sneegas
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
CITY CLERK: Alona M. Hougard
FINANCE DIRECTOR: M. R. Ringer
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae
PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR: David Hill
PERSONNEL COORDINATOR: Tom Tyre
At approximately 9:20 a.m., with only two Council Members present,
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order noting that they would proceed on an
informal discussion basis, pending arrival of the necessary third Council
Member for quorum.
Mayor Thom advised that the purpose of this adjourned regular meeting is
to satisfy and implement one of the recommendations made by Arthur Young &
Company in their report on the results of the Management Audit of the City's
Personnel Department, i.e., that City Management, City Council, and the Personnel
Department jointly determine the policies, scope, and desired level of Personnel
Department services. (Said report from Arthur Young & Company was submitted to
the Council at the March 11, 1975 meeting, see Minute Page Nos. 75-205 through
75-209. Copy on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
Mr. Murdoch pointed out that due to severe budgetary restraints during the
coming fiscal year another important factor to be considered would be relative
priorities.
I. COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS RELATIVE TO THE ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY
RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CITY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: Mr. John O'Malley representing
the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (A.M.E.A.) advised that he had
reviewed the Arthur Young & Company report and recommendations under discussion
and related that he was not overly impressed by it; he felt it was good in some
places but contained areas which were relatively superficial. He advised that
the A.M.E.A. objects to the major recommendation contained in the report, that
the City employ an outside consulting firm at a potential cost of $100,000 to
perform a classification and wage study. He noted that they have worked with
the Personnel Department and City for five to six years and have found that the
City's classification system delineates job duties in a clear fashion. He
stressed that out of some 400 different classifications which they have been
working with for the past five years they have requested review of only 25 or
26. He indicated that the A.M.E.A. has had problems with this classification
system only to the extent that in some areas people are performing functions
which are different from those duties specified in the job classification.
Consequently they did request the Personnel Department to perform certain
specific job classification reviews, but because of other commitments they have
not been able to complete these.
Mr. O'Malley stated that their opinion in terms of the job classification
and wage study recommended by Arthur Young & Company was that it would not be
necessary for this review to be done by an outside firm, but rather they feel
the Personnel Department staff should be augmented as proposed with two more
positions, which could conduct the job classification and wage review and then
continue to keep this updated. He stated that it did not seem to them that it
would cost $100,000 to perform the proposed study in this manner.
Mr~ O'Malley voiced the opinion that the report treated the area of collec-
tive bargaining superficially and neglected to'give this function sufficient
emphasis or consideration. Further, in regard to the recommended adoption of a
prevailing wage policy Mr. O'Malley pointed out the many legal ramifications
and problems inherent in that approach. He noted that the report gave the
impression that the City does not have a pay policy, however, in his opinion,
Rule 3 of the Personnel Rules constitutes the City pay policy, i.e., that this
item will be determined by collective bargaining and the A.M.E.A. feels this to
be a much better situation than being tied to any prevailing wage concept. He
concurred that the Council should take a position on wages in Executive Session
with the Personnel Director.
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Mayor Thom advised Mr. O'Malley that Members of the Council feel that
there was probably not much cost effectiveness to be derived from a complete
wage and classification study, particularly as this would relate to Police,
Fire, and Utilities Departments and, therefore, the Council is looking at this
recommendation with extreme care and some trepidation~ recognizing there are
some areas which may need the review. The Mayor further related that Council
is concerned that over the past years the across-the-board percentage pay
increase policy has magnified any existing discrepancies in the classification
system. He voiced the opinion that the Council is more inclined to approach
pay raises on a classification by classification basis.
Mr. O'Malley agreed that the across-the-board approach does create some
dislocations and related the positions taken in collective bargaining procedures
by both the City and employee associations, namely that when the cost of living
was not raising as rapidly, the City was more agreeable to grant the cost of
living wage increases whereas the employees' associations wanted review and
updating of job classifications. Now that the cost of living is rising so
rapidly, their positions have reversed. He further noted that he did not agree
that the salaries paid by the City of Anaheim are as distorted and out of
proportion as they seem to appear in the Arthur Young & Company report. He
contended that if these salaries are compared only with cities of over 100,000
population, and if Orange County salary figures were included, the relative
positions would change and Anaheim would be in a competitive position and not
way out ahead as indicated in the report.
Councilman Pebley arrived at the meeting and Mayor Thom officially convened
the meeting, a quorum now being present. (9:40 A.M.)
Mr. O'Malley concluded his presentation with the following recommendations:
1. That the City augment its personnel staff for performance of the
classification and wage study and maintenance of said classifications.
2. That the City not adopt a prevailing wage policy.
Mr. Murdoch noted that the prevailing wage issue is used as input in the
collective bargaining process and he understood from Mr. O'Malley's remarks
that the A.M.E.A. was not objecting to that approach but to adoption of a
specific prevailing wage concept which then would leave the City and employee
group very little area'for give and take.
Mr. O'Malley agreed with that statement indicating that in addition to
restricting the bargaining process, a prevailing wage concept also imposes
certain legal requirements on the City with which it would not otherwise have
to comply.
Mr. Joe Karnes~ representing the Anaheim Police Association advised that
they take no extensive issue with the Arthur Young & Company report but would
like to comment on some specific items. He agreed that the subject of a
prevailing wage is introduced in the collective bargaining process by both
sides. He indicated that the figures given to Arthur Young & Company, upon
which they base their conclusion that Anaheim's salaries are in fact No. 1 in
many paid positions, are figures which the Anaheim Police Association views
with a jaundiced eye. He was of the opinion that he could produce figures
which would contradict the Personnel Department and noted that these statistics
are a negotiating tool used in the bargaining process. He stated that should
the City Council adopt a prevailing wage or benchmark policy, they would then
be tied to some percentage. He indicated that' the Police Association does not
agree with the across-the-board increases, because obviously 5% of $20,000 is
more than 5% of $12,000. He stated that there could be criteria developed for
management pay raises.
Mr. Karnes related that the Arthur Young & Company report refers to
employee training and the Anaheim Police Association position is that the
budget should allow for some training of all personnel in the City. In rela-
tion to the police training program, he remarked that they would like to see a,
pool fund for unbudgeted training seminars established to provide for those
opportunities when they arise.
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Mr. Karnes did not agree that indifference on the part of the personnel
within this department, as cited in the Arthur Young & Company report, is a
true representation of the City of Anaheim Personnel Department. He stated
that he believes the Personnel Department is understaffed which might have led
to their impression. He agreed with Mr. O'Malley that the two budgeted posi-
tions should be added to enable the Personnel Department to effectively perform
the job classification study and no outside consulting firm would be necessary.
In reply to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Karnes described the on-going training
program at the Anaheim Police Department which consists of a daily 15 minute
period or 1¼ hours per week for the uniformed patrolmen and bi-monthly training
dayswhere the officer spends an 8 hour shift at a training session. He noted
they are currently offering a community and public relations type training
seminar. Detective training consists of a 1 hour session every two weeks and
there are budgeted conferences to improve the abilities of investigators assigned
to special crimes.
Mr. Bill Talley, representing the Anaheim Fire Association voiced his
agreement with the comments made by representative of the A.M.E.A. and Anaheim
Police Association. He noted that the wage and classification study seems to
be the biggest issue and that they do not agree with the Arthur Young & Company
recommendations either. He further disagreed with the two firemen positions
shown in this study to be No. 1 in Orange County. In connection with testing
for promotion and hiring for the Fire Department, he indicated they would
prefer this function remain as it is, with participation by the department
itself to a great degree. He noted that the Fire and Police Departments in the
City of Anaheim have probably made the greatest advances in the affirmative
action program and speaking for the Fire Department, they would prefer to see
the program remain as it is, maintaining current qualifications.
Mr. Talley remarked that the one area of friction which occurs was in
personnel services, more particularly the lack of opportunity to receive
information on retirement and fringe benefits. He noted that the Fire Association
feels that personnel does a good job but that they are understaffed and would
particularly like to have a individual assigned to answer employee questions on
fringe benefits, health and dental plans. Further, they feel the Personnel
Department should have more authority in interpretation of personnel policies
and procedures, and their administration and control.
Mr. Murdoch clarified that the Arthur Young & Company recommendation
regarding the testing procedure was that the Personnel Department should take a
stronger position in controlling and developing the testing procedure and this
was made primarily to insure that these testing procedures do meet the standards
imposed on all jurisdictions by Federal and State laws, rather than removal of
participation by the Fire Department. He further congratulated the Fire Department
on the activity they undertook in the affirmative action program.
Mr. Joe Karnes interjected a question on what the Arthur Young & Company
report meant by its recommendation to establish performance evaluations.
Mr. LeSieur of Arthur Young & Company replied that in their review of the
City there appeared to be a lack of policy with regard to performance evaluation
which they feel is important to individual development. They view this as a
management tool which also becomes a basis for salary increases. He stressed
that the same performance standards would not be used throughout but that there
should be an on-going employee evaluation program throughout the City.
Mr. Karnes described the extensive performance evaluation forms completed
for probationary Police personnel every two months and following this period
every six months, plus special evaluations any time they are needed. He stated
he was not aware that this system did not exist throughout the City.
Mr. Legieur explained that they are recommending Personnel involvement in
these evaluations only on an administrative level, i.e., it would still remain
the Police and other individual departments' responsibility to evaluate employees
performance, and Personnel would not be involved in this process except to the
extent they will assure that such a program is on-going.
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II. DISCUSSION OF FOUR-PART DRAFT SUBMITTED BY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT; The
Personnel Director, prior to this meeting submitted a discussion draft consisting
of the following four parts:
I. Scope and level of Personnel services.
II. 1975-76 objectives, based on Section I above.
III. Summary of Personnel Department manhours scheduled for 1975-76.
IV. Implementation schedule for the Arthur Young & Company report on the
Personnel Department.
(Copy of said discussion draft on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Mr. McRae advised that Section I of the discussion draft is actually a
policy statement designed to prompt discussion o£ the scope and level of services
in the Personnel Department by the City Manager, City Council, and Personnel
Director. If the discussion proves relevant, the next item to address would be
the 1975-76 objectives for the Personnel Department year and Section II is a
budget exercise which attempts to allocate hours to the various objectives,
which in turn address themselves to the services defined in Section I. Section
III is a summary of manhours for 1975-76 and Section IV addresses itself to
specific items appearing in the Arthur Young & Company'report which requires
some activity on the part of the Personnel Department. This section further
suggests a completion date and approximates the number of manhours required to
accomplish the tasks described.
Mr. Murdoch stressed that careful thought must be given to that area of
the Arthur Young & Company report which indicates the Personnel Department
would be exercising centralized administrative direction and controls over all
personnel-related activities in the City, since this could substantially detract
from departmental responsibility. He noted that there has to be some control,
but it is the degree of administrative controls and over which activities that
need be determined.
Mr. McRae indicated that the Arthur Young & Company report was critical of
the Personnel Department for insufficient administrative direction and control,
and this critisism was included to force discussion and consideration with the
City Council, City Manager, and Personnel Department. Additionally, it needs
to be defined, 1) if the City Council really wishes Personnel to dictate indivi-
dual department personnel record retention systems, and 2) if the Personnel
Department should assume a greater involvement in such activities as applicant
screening for non-routine types of jobs.
Mr. McRae related he concurs with Mr. Murdoch's position that operating
departments need to have substantial responsibility in personnel related
activities. A personnel department should not dictate to the various operating
departments how to run their organizations, especially in such critical areas
as manpower. He noted that he is inclined to be more participative with the
operating departments in some employment areas. However, he advised that his
staff is prepared to assume these additional duties if it is desired by the
Council and he is also very anxious to be directed.
Mr. LeSieur, later in the discussion, indicated he was in complete agreement
that you cannot remove responsibility from the operating departments for opera-
tion of said departments. He stated that Personnel Department's responsibility
is to make sure that the operating departments are aware and properly trained
in administrative rules and regulations and that the Personnel Department have
some overall administrative controls, in compliance with the Federal and State
RUles and Regulations and signed personnel contracts.
Mr. Murdoch added that he did not think from his discussions and from the
report that the City policies are substantially different from the direction
recommended by the Arthur Young & Company, nor from what is being said here,
however, he felt there should be further clarification, correction or confirma-
tion from Mr. Jim LeSieur of Arthur Young & Company as the discussion proceeds.
The following are summaries of the various subjects discussed in connection
with the four-part discussion draft as it was submitted and reviewed with the
City Council by the Personnel Director:
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a. Employee and Labor Relations - Wage Policy: Employee and Labor
Relations were given highest priority by the Arthur Young and Company and
Mr. McRae related the manner in which the Personnel Department's authority has
been established in this area, i.e., to conduct negotiations and related activi-
ties within the parameters established by the City Council. Regarding a Wage
Policy, Mr. McRae advised that he was not sure whether Arthur Young & Company
was recommending adoption of a Wage Policy similar to those found in older
jurisdictions where there is a legal responsibility to perform a survey and to
fix salaries at certain rates. He indicated that he hoped Arthur Young &
Company would comment on this. Mr. McRae interpreted the comments which were
made in the report to recommend that the Council establish in advance of
negotiations the parameters for the Bargaining Committee.
b. Grievance Procedures: Mr. McRae noted that typically 75% of all
grievances are handled before they actually come to first step grievance proce-
dures, but at this stage Personnel Department would consult with City supervisors
on all first step grievances. He related that Arthur Young & Company was
critical in their report of the amount of time spent by the Personnel Department
on this activity and advised that the only solution is in comprehensive training
programs for first line supervisors; that the Personnel Department recognizes
that it is one of their goals to reduce the amount of time spent in this area.
However, they will not be able to assume a lesser role in this activity until
an on-going supervisory training program is established which will instruct
supervisors in these areas. Mr. McRae noted that another reason Personnel has
participated in first step grievance procedures is to suggest solutions other
than arbitration and to reduce the number of grievances which eventually do go
to arbitration.
c. Training; Mr. McRae reported that Personnel proposes (as listed on
Page No. 9 of the discussion draft) to conduct a comprehensive training needs
survey which is projected to be completed by September 30, 1975, as well as a
quick survey of immediate training needs for supervisors for 1975-76 and will
prepare a training program to address the highest priority needs,
In response to Mr. Murdoch's cautionary comment on budgetary restraints,
i.e., that each City department will have to operate within the same dollar
budget as the current fiscal year, Mr. McRae noted that on the basis of the
Arthur YQung & Company report on Personnel Department it is estimated that
Personnel will be able to devote 685 hours to its training activity during the
forthcoming fiscal year, which is ten times the amount of time spent in the
past. Primarily this is because of the recent changes in the manpower program.
He stressed that he feels this emphasis on training can be accomplished within
the Personnel Department budget. Mr. McRae noted however that without partici-
pation by the various operating departments the training program can not be
successful and therefore he hoped that the City Manager will request from the
various departments what type of commitment to training they are prepared to
make.
In reply to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. McRae advised that the Personnel
Department would not undertake technical or task training but rather they would
help various departments identify training needs and where appropriate develop
the programs to meet these needs. Mr. McRae further interpreted from the
Arthur Young & Company report that it should be a function of the Personnel
Department to report to City Management and the operating departments on whether
or not the training activities meet certain standards.
d. Classification and Wage Study: Mr. T°m Tyre pointed out that he felt
the recommendation for the Classification Study by Arthur Young & Company did
not reflect many of the beneficial by-products which could occur as a result of
this proposal. He stated that once an accurate description and analysis of
each job position is available this will assist the Personnel Department in
their training development. It will also, in the case of first line supervisors,
clearly define their supervisory responsibilities whereas these are not currently
indicated in job descriptions.
Mr. LeSieur concurred with this statement.
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Regarding the Classification and Wage Study, Mr. McRae noted it has been
agreed that the maintenance of the Classification Plan will require one and
one-half to two persons per year, therefore if two individuals are hired to
develop this Classification Plan, it will not be complete for four to five
years, whereas the Personnel Department would like to have this complete by
August of 1975. If this task were contracted out it could be completed within
this time frame and the City would have an up-to-date, modern Classification
Plan with accurate job descriptions. Using the study as a base, the Personnel
Department would be able to develop a valid examination program and an accurate
performance evaluation program, as well as identify the training needs. He
noted that the need for the updated Classification Plan is immediate in order
to enable the Personnel Department to implement many of the Arthur Young &
Company suggestions, since these programs must be based on valid criteria.
Mr. McRae noted that he is currently negotiating with the Arthur Young &
Company for a Classification System Analysis which would cost substantially
less than $50,000, taking into consideration use of some Personnel Department
people. Further, Mr. McRae reported that there is a surplus in the Personnel
Department 1974-75 Budget of $33,000 which might be applied for this purpose.
Mr. Jim LeSieur stated that they based their original cost estimate of
$100,000 for the Classification and Wage Study on what they felt a consultant
would charge the City to perform the entire program. Currently he noted that
the Personnel Director has asked for cost estimates based on a reduced scope
and increased use of City personnel in performance of this study. They are now
considering a fee somewhere between $30,000 and $50,000.
Mr. McRae noted that the updated Classification Plan will have ultimate
value in .the specific area of wages since these are subject to bargaining.
Mr. McRae further cited the problems encountered by the City of Tulare in
connection with their Affirmative Action Plan because they were not testing on
job-related criteria. He noted that the defense for job relatedness is based
on an accurate job analysis. He advised that in the next five years it will be
necessary for the City to defend their actions in the areas of recruitment and
examining, such as the current validity procedures for Police and Fire examina-
tions. The best way to prepare for this type of defense is with valid job
analyses.
Mr. O'Malley of the A.M.E.A. reiterated that he does not feel that the
present job classification system in the City of Anaheim is as bad as is being
pictured. He further did not think that by altering a job description you can
obtain a more effective supervisor.
e. Recruitment~ Examination~ and Placement (Affirmative Action and Equal
Employment Opportunities): Mr. McRae reported that he wished Council
to be aware that Personnel has taken several steps, pursuant to the Arthur
Young & Company recommendation regarding a uniformity in treatment of City
employees, by placing Stadium and Convention Center employees under direct
control of the City Personnel Department and the V & C Bureau has been requested
to make other arrangements for their employees' insurance. The Personnel
Department is currently addressing the procedures to be used in Parks, Recreation
and the Arts and the Convention Center in their recruiting activities and to
administer a legally acceptable selection and screening process as well as to
monitor these tasks when performed by other City departments by agreement.
Mr. McRae noted that total compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Laws may not be technically feasible in today's world and, therefore, he is not
suggesting that the City of Anaheim take a position of absolute compliance, but
rather that the City Personnel Department engage in these activities within the
framework of their budget inasmuch as total compliance is a very expensive
proposition.
In reply to Mayor Thom, Mr. McRae advised that the Personnel Department
does have documented agreements with City departments outlining the limits of
their responsibility in connection with Personnel procedures.
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Mr. Jim LeSieur agreed that this approach would be consistent with their
recommendation.
Mr. McRae stated that in regard to the City's Affirmative Action Plan, he
would be hesitant to classify this as a second priority item as listed and
Mr. LeSieur indicated he concurred that it was not the intent to place Affirma-
tive Action in the background, but rather that there are other areas which they
felt needed a substantial effort. Mr. Murdoch commented that he would like to
see progress reporting on individual departments' Affirmative Action Plans.
Mr. McRae reported that they are looking at preparation of a routine quarterly
progress report in all areas.
f. Absenteeism and Benefits Administration: In reply to Mayor Thom's
question regarding absenteeism, Mr. McRae indicated that the Arthur Young &
Company report suggests that the Personnel Department should make more apparent
what the employee attendance records are and staff should address the area of
attendance as a performance measure.
In connection with benefits administration, Mr. McRae reported that they
do currently have one individual assigned to reply to insurance questions and
that Mr. Tom Tyre has been spending a great deal of time, including his personal
time, in counseling on retirement benefits.
Mr. McRae further reported that both dental and health insurance plans
include administrative costs and, therefore, it is considered that City employees
should be given information by the carriers themselves. He noted that part of
the recent difficulty may have been due to insufficient telephone service in
the newly established Blue Cross Santa Ana Office and further noted that they
are working together with the Teamsters Union to reduce the time for appointments
on the pre-paid dental plan. It was also noted that perhaps a portion of the
problem has been due to the increased number of telephone calls reCeived by the
City Personnel Department relative to the manpower function.
Mr. LeSieur noted that the Personnel Department cannot pass total respon-
sibility for problem cases onto the insurance carrier, and Mr. McRae explained
that Personnel meets monthly with the insurance carriers for discussion of such
problem areas.
g. Safety Program: Mr. McRae reported that they have already initiated a
revival of the City-wide safety training program and have active committees
functioning. Substantially more time has been allocated to this activity in
the 1975-76 Fiscal Year (900 hours) and consequently the program will be more
visible. In this connection he reported that they are satisfied with the per-
formance of the Kautz Company in their risk analysis and safety engineering.
This company is preparing a comprehensive safety evaluation which will be
complete July 1, 1975.
Mr. Murdoch again suggested that a monthly safety reporting procedure
would inform the individual departments as to their progress in this area.
Mayor Thom stated and Mr. LeSieur concurred that it is the responsibility
of the Personnel Department to supervise the administration of OSHA regulations
and that infractions of these be brought to the attention of the City Manager
by the Personnel Department.
Mr. McRae added that he felt the responsibility for enforcement of safety
standards should rest with the first line supervisor, which is also the position
taken by OSHA and they will hold the immediate supervisor accountable to uphold-
ing safety standards. Mr. McRae indicated this is the direction in which the
Personnel Department would like to proceed.
III. SUMMARY: Mr. McRae summmrized that the document which has been reviewed at
this meeting outlines what the Personnel Department proposes to accomplish as
it understands the Arthur Young & Company recommendation and intent of the City
Council, to be the desired scope and level of activities. It includes a summary
of how manhours will be spent in 1975-76 to achieve these goals. This summary
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is based on the department having 17 full time positions for 10 months and 18
positions for 2 months at the end of the 1975-76 Fiscal Period and is further
based on the assumption that the City Council will authorize a classification
and pay study which will permit the Personnel Department to have an up-to-date
classification system complete by the end of August, 1975.
At the conclusion of discussion, no action was taken by the City Council.
The representatives of the employee associations thanked the Council for the
opportunity to offer their comments.
Mr. Murdoch pointed out that Council should review the percentage of
manhours allocated to the various activities (Page No. 6 of the discussion
draft) to make sure this is the way they wish the emphasis to be placed and
offer comments if they feel any rearrangement necessary. Further, some decision
on the Classification and Wage Survey will be necessary.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to adjourn. Councilman Pebley seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 11:50 P.M.
Signed
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The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Sneegas, Pebley and Thom
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
CITY CLERK: Alona M. Hougard ~
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae
FINANCE DIRECTOR: M. R. Ringer
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Ronald Thompson
ZONING SUPERVISOR; Charles Roberts
CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox
PARKS, RECREATION AND THE ARTS DIRECTOR: John J. Collier
STADIUM-CONVENTION CENTER DIRECTOR: Thomas Liegler
COMMUNITY RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE: Joe Garza
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION: The Rev. Canon John K. Saville gave the Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Pebley led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Thom and unani-
mously approved by the City Council:
"Meals on Wheels Week" - May 12 - 16, 1975.
The Rev. Canon John K. Saville introduced several members of the Meals on
Wheels organization, and the Vice President, Mr. Bonney, accepted the Proclama~
tion and extended an invitation to all Council Members to attend their Third
Annual Luncheon at the Anaheim Methodist Church, 1000 South State College
Boulevard on Tuesday, May 13, 1975, at 12:30 p.m.
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RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION; Mayor Thom offered and read in full a Resolution
of Commendation to Mr. John P. Lewis, employee of Young's Market and Julius
Wile and Sons Company, warehouse facility in Anaheim, for his efforts in bring-
ing about the return of a lost wedding band to the gentleman who lost it in
Jerez, Spain.
Mr. Lewis accepted the resolution with appreciation.
The Regional Manager of Julius Wile and Sons Company, Importers, was
recognized and extended the Company's appreciation to Mr. Lewis. He presented
Mr. Lewis with a solid gold tie clasp, together with a weekend trip for two to
Las Vegas, Nevada, including a $50 gift certificate.
MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the Anaheim City Council Regular Meeting
held March 18, 1975, was deferred to the next regular meeting.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Sneegas 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 Pebley seconded the motion.
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the
amount of $3,396,189.30, in accordance with the 1974-75 Budget, were approved.
SOCIAL SERVICES AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT: Mr. Gerald Vind, Chairman of the Social
Services ad hoc Committee, reported on the progress to date of the Committee
established by the City Council on February 11, 1975. He presented each Council
Member with a notebook containing copies of the Committee minutes from their
meetings held February 19, through March 31, 1975.
Using visual aids, Mr. Vind noted that the Committee is in the process of
identifying the community needs and that in the City of Anaheim there are approxi-
mately 2,500 families receiving welfare benefits, approximately 8,000 persons
unemployed, and some 3,000 more who are no longer receiving their unemployment
benefits. Other statistics are in the process of being developed. He advised
that Anaheim Police Department figures indicate that Anaheim is in line with
National statistics shOwing a 17% increase in the crime rate. These conditions
are indicators of social problems.
The approach of the Committee has been through use of a subcommittee to
survey and assess social service needs, opportunities, and recommendations.
Preliminary recommendations should be ready for submission to the City Council
in May.
Inasmuch as the responsibility of the Committee expires June 30, 1975 and
current activities indicate that valuable study activities will extend beyond
that time, he requested that the term of the Committee be extended for one year
to allow full participation in the City planning cycle for the ensuing fiscal
year.
Mr. Vind briefly reviewed his background of public service, including
participation in "Project Open", the People's Center, Manpower Commission, etc.
He read a report from the Orange County Manpower Commission on the People's
Center Pilot Program and indicated his pride in having had a part in this
worthwhile endeavor.
Mayor Thom stated that in his opinion Mr. Vind had clearly explained that
his interest in the Manpower Program was no more than academic. He pointed out
that the goal of the Social Services Program is to help people to become indepen-
dent of these services, rather than to perpetuate their dependency to the
disadvantage of the taxpayers. He invited comments from other Council Members.
Mr. Vind reported that in dealing with human services, it is easy to
assume that there might be some overlap, and to insure that there is not,
through an effective program which has some accountability for the clients who
enter the program, the client intake can be controlled; the City is directly
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involved in the information referral process, a link to the agencies which must
be referred to in order to prevent duplication. The facts that the Social
Services and Manpower Services Centers are now physically in the same building
offers an excellent opportunity for coordination of services. The Community
Information Referral Service under the Orange County Mental Health Association
provides information and referral, however, they have no follow-up, whereas our
Social Services Center takes time to determine what the real problem is and
follows through.
Mayor Thom thanked Mr. Vind for his comprehensive report on the status of
the Social Services ad hoc Committee.
KINGSMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS - PRESENTATION: Mr. Rocco Oliverio, Executive
Director of the Southern California Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps, was recognized
by the Mayor and advised that the group had participated in the National Orange
Show at San Bernardino, and for the third straight year had won the trophy for
the California Championship, which now becomes their permanent award.
Mr. Oliverio announced that the group is about to embark on a $48,000 fund
raising program to sponsor their planned summer tour of 27 states and appearances
including National television, which should bring their coverage for Anaheim to
approximately 200 million people. He noted their intention of adding 40 more
young people to the organization as soon as they are assigned a permanent head-
quarters. After an intensive practice schedule, they plan to stage a preview
of their summer tour activity on July 5, 1975. It is hoped that emblems of the
City can be displayed on their bass drum heads, and that a set of flags inscribed
with the City Seal can be made up for use on National television.
Mr. Oliverio advised that the group has won more than 40 seven-foot tro-
phies, and he displayed one of the flags used in their current activities. He
introduced one of his drum majors, Darrell Lynn, who presented the trophy to
the City of Anaheim.
Mayor Thom thanked Mr. Oliverio and accepted the trophy for display by the
City.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-175: City Attorney Alan Watts reported that the Stadium-
Convention Center Director has recommended several changes to an agreement form
which has been in existence for some years, one change being the expansion
thereof to include the Stadium as well as the Convention Center.
Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 75R-175 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING A FORM OF
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ANAHEIM STADIUM AND CONVENTION CENTER
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. (Charges to tenants
for use of utilities)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-175 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-176: The Personnel Director reported on recommended adjustments
to personnel job classifications for the Stadium and Convention Center, advising
that one of the recommendations would be a title change to recognize that
foreman positions are interchangeable between the two facilities, and the other
would upgrade the Convention Center Maintenance Superintendent's position to
include the Stadium.
Stadium-Convention Center Director Tom Liegler noted that the recommended
changes would constitute a savings not only in salaries, but in equipment,
materials, and supplies for both facilities.
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Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 75R-176 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
74R-521 AND ESTABLISHING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF PAY. (Convention
Center and Stadium Maintenance Superintendent and Foreman)
Roll Call Vote'
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-176 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-177: On report and recommendation by the Personnel Director,
Councilman Pebley offered Resolution No. 75R-177 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
75R-104 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION. (Bus Driver - part tim~)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-177 duly passed and adopted.
AMENDMENT TO RETIRED EMPLOYEES' INSURANCE BENEFITS: Personnel Director Garry O.
McRae reported that as directed during the Council meeting held April 1, 1975,
he had discussed with employee organizations the proposed amendment to the
retirement insurance benefits which would allow, on a voluntary basis, retired
employees the option of continuing with group life insurance or group health
insurance, at their own expense.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the
Personnel Director was'instructed to implement the amendment as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT CONTRACT TO DE-POOL MISCELLANEOUS
MEMBER PORTION: Further consideration of the proposed amendment to the City
Employees' Retirement Contract to de-pool the Miscellaneous Member portion was
continued from the meetings of March 18 and April 1, 1975, for comments from
employee organizations.
Mr. McRae reported that after three meetings held with representatives of
the organizations, their position is that they would like action deferred until
they have an opportunity to negotiate which of the benefits would be implemented.
They have expressed the greatest interest in the final year compensation for
retirement purposes, and they feel that the intent of de-pooling is to provide
additional employee benefits, and that sick leave credit would be of no benefit
to those who must retire for medical reasons. It is estimated that the cost
savings in cash flow for de-pooling would amount to $250,400 per year; the
costs of averaging the highest one-year income for final compensation is esti-
mated to be $246,751 per year; and the sick leave benefit would be approximately
$84,215 per year.
Mayor Thom pointed out that the purpose of the proposal to de-pool as soon
as possible was to realize savings, roughly estimated at $10,000 each payday,
in exchange for giving an employee benefit with a cost figure attached. During
the previous discussion, the City Council elected to give the sick leave benefit
as the one which would have the least financial impact. Inasmuch as employees
now feel they would prefer the highest year benefit, he suggested it might be
beneficial to defer action until October negotiations with employee organiza-
tions. However, he was of the opinion that the City Council should proceed
with de-pooling and sick leave benefit, as previously intended.
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Councilwoman Kaywood also felt the Council should proceed in order to
realize the savings right away, and she noted she had felt the sick leave
benefit to be the most economical and the fairest benefit for all employees.
She asked whether the savings to the City would continue each year.
Mr. McRae reported that the savings would commence at the time of de-pooling,
and annual savings would continue; however, future quadrennial evaluation by
the California Public Employees' Retirement System could off-set that savings.
The magnitude of the City's reserves is a function of the benefits it offers;
the size, age and length of service of our employee group.
In response to question by Mayor Thom, the City Attorney counseled that
the Personnel Director has consulted the employee organization representatives,
and if the City Council determines to take action to de-pool, they would not be
in violation of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
Councilman Seymour questioned Whether the proposal to de-pool was based on
the fact that the employees to be served by the additional benefit are rated at
a lesser rate than those in the State-wide pool, and that the savings would
continue unless that factor changes.
Mr. McRae replied in the negative, advising that Anaheim is a relatively
young City which has not yet reached a normal retirement mode where the number
of retiring employees balances that of new employees. When that status is
reached in a minimum of ten years, it is possible that it will be advantageous
for the City to be pooled. (As the employee age group increases, the yearly
savings will gradually be lowered.) If the City determines to rejoin the pool,
he was of the opinion that it would be necessary to pay back the contributions
for the interim period. He pointed out that he had suggested waiting until
October employee negotiations to de-pool because of the impact on benefits;
however, he had noted the additional savings if it were accomplished earlier.
Councilwoman Kaywood remarked that if in October the employee organizations
choose the more expensive final year compensation benefit, which would cost
nearly as much as the City would save, the Council might not want to de-pool.
She recalled that previously Mr. McRae had reported that the military service
credit benefit seemed to be preferred.
Mr. McRae replied that a great many employees had contacted him on an
individual basis expressing a preference for the military benefit; however, in
subsequent meetings with organization representatives, it became apparent that
this was a specialized benefit for a specific field. From a labor relations
standpoint, it appeared to him that the employee organizations would be request-
ing the final year compensation in October and would be willing to relinquish
the sick leave benefit in return.
Councilman Seymour pointed out that waiting until October would cost the
City approximately $150,000.
Councilman Sneegas felt that if the proposed benefit is offered as a
condition of employment and at a later time the City rejoins the pool, it will
be very difficult to withdraw the benefit. Apparently this is a matter of
giving a benefit now, and additional benefits being requeSted each time negotia-
tions take place. He further felt that the immediate savings were not as
important as those over the next ten years and beyond.
Mr. McRae reported that the potential savings for the six-month period
wOuld amount to approximately $125,000, while the sick leave benefit would cost
approximately $40,000 for the same period, balancing out to a total savings of
$85,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-178: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 75R-17§ for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. (Declaring the intent to de-pool with provision
of sick leave benefit)
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Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley and Sneegas
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-178 duly passed and adopted.
Councilwoman Kaywood requested that the Personnel Director investigate and
report as to what would be required should the City decide to rejoin the pool
at some future date.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-179: On the recommendations of the City Manager and the
Director of Parks, Recreation and the Arts~ Councilman Seymour offered Resolu-
tion No. 75R-179 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY
BILL 997 "CALIFORNIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION PROGRAM." (Off-Shore Revenues)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-179 duly passed and adopted.
TLC PROJECT - REQUEST: At their regular meeting held March 18, 1975, the City
Council approved the concept of providing requested assistance to the TLC
(Transportation, Lunches and Counseling) Program (Feedback Foundation, Inc.),
and instructed the staff to develop the means of implementation.
Community Relations Representative Joe Garza briefed his report submitted
on April 1, 1975, providing some background information. He reported that
research indicates the possibility that a City automobile may be assigned on a
part-time basis as requested, and the possibility of CETA assistance to provide
a staff person, leaving only the requested funds for utilities, janitorial
services and the telephone bill, in the total amount of $87.50 a month. He
noted that the requested funds for these items would be used to reimburse a
church where the project is headquartered.
Mr. Murdoch clarified that the vehicle which would be used five hours per
day, five days a week, was one which was used by the Civil Defense Division and
was not currently in use for that purpose.
Councilman Seymour indicated that if other expenses of the same value
could be found which might be paid out of federal funds to compensate for
advancing the requested amount out of the general fund, he would support that
concept.
Councilman Seymour moved that the request for use of the City vehicle, a
driver, and clerical assistance be approved as recommended by the Community
Relations Representative. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS REPRESENTATION - SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER: Memorandum from
Brenda J. Easley, Social Services Coordinator, dated March 31, 1975 (copies
furnished each Council Member), was submitted recommending the establishment of
a Consumer Affairs Office one day each week in the Social Services Center to
attend the needs of Anaheim residents. It was noted that necessary desk and
chairs, plus access to a telephone, can be provided with existing facilities in
the Center.
Councilwoman Kaywood moved that the Orange County Board of Supervisors be
forwarded a letter requesting the Orange County Office of Consumer Affairs to
maintain a one day per week representation at the Anaheim Social Services
Center. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
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REPORT - PETITION OF GRIEVANCES~ PEOPI.E FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Mayor Thom
reported on the outcome of meeting held Wednesday, April 2, 1975, between
representatives of the People for Community Development, Councilman Seymour and
himself, as result of petition filed with the City Council April 1, 1975,
requesting an investigation into alleged problems with the Police Department.
Said representatives declined to submit their purported documentation to the
City Council, and in order to achieve such documentation of their allegations,
it was agreed that at their convenience, they would meet with staff members,
Community Relations Department, and tape record a verbal record of the incidents
of concern in a format suggested by the City Attorney which would be transcribed
in document form.
POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL - }ffiRCHANDISE SALES IN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: The City Manager reported on proposed Council
Policy recommended by the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Director and the City
Attorney, which would allow administrative handling of applications by schools
and local non-profit organizations to conduct sales in public parks, with
provisions for appeal to the Council.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the
following policy was adopted:
"It is the policy of the City Council that requests of schools and local
non-profit organizations for permission to sell or offer for sale any merchan-
dise, articles or other things in City parks or recreational facilities are to
be handled administratively by the Director of the Parks, Recreation and the
Arts Department.
"Local Organization" is defined to be any organization that has substantial
membership in said organization residing within the City of Anaheim, or that
benefits from the sales activities will accrue in substantial part to the
citizens of Anaheim.
Ail other requests, and/or appeals by persons denied permission by the
Director, Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department shall be forwarded to the
City Council for appropriate action."
MOTION CARRIED.
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 745: On the recommendations of the City Attorney, Councilman
Seymour moved that the City Attorney's Office be instructed to write a letter
in support of AB 745, pertaining to the inclusion of City Attorneys in the list
of agencies authorized to receive criminal history information. Councilman
Thom seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-180: On the recommendations of the City Attorney, Councilman
Seymour offered Resolution No. 75R-180 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY
COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
(Pumping Station at Douglas Street Underpass)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL bfEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-180 duly passed and adopted.
WORK ORDER NO. 830: Extension to Work Order No. 830, the Parkway Maintenance
Office Building Addition, was continued from the meeting of April 1, 1975, to
determine the amount of liquidated damages to be assessed against the prime
contractor.
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The City Attorney reported that it has since been learned that said con-
tractor had made an unauthorized substitution of a sub-contractor.
In response to question by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Engineer reported
that the work executed by the substitute sub-contractor apparently was done in
a satisfactory manner.
Councilman Seymour left the Council Chamber. (3:14 P.M.)
Mr. Watts reported on penalties provided for in the Government Code.
Councilman Seymour returned to the Council Chamber. (3:16 P.M.)
Councilman Thom moved that the City Attorney be instructed to forward to
Orange County Environmental Developers, Inc., the prime contractor on Work
Order No. 830, a notice to appear on April 15, 1975 at 1:30 P.M. and show cause
why a penalty should not be assessed for the unauthorized substitution of a
subcontractor. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
By general Council consent, the matter of liquidated damages was also
continued to April 15, 1975.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-181: On the recommendation of the Utilities Director,
Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 75R-181 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 WITH LA JOLLA AVENUE ASSOCIATES TO REIMBURSE SAID
CORPORATION FOR INSTALLING 940 FEET OF WATER MAIN AS PART OF THE SECONDARY
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN THE AREA OF RED GUM STREET, NORTH OF LA JOLLA STREET,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-181 duly passed and adopted.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman
Sneegas, 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. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims against the City were denied
and referred to the City's insurance carrier:
a. Claim submitted by Larry W. Moore for damages sustained to vehicle
purportedly resulting from accident caused by obscured traffic signal, on or
about December 31, 1974.
b. Claim filed by Blanche J. Gottlieb on behalf of Donald B. James for
personal injuries purportedly sustained as a result of condition of Anaheim
Hills Golf Course, on or about January 12, 1975.
c. Claim filed by Goedhart & Kane on behalf of Edward J. and Mary E.
Langhans for Darrell E. Langhans, deceased, for wrongful death purportedly
resulting from malfunction of traffic signals, on or about January 12, 1975.
d. Claim filed by State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance on behalf of
Frank Mastromatteo for damages to insured's vehicle purportedly resulting from
collision with City vehicle, on or about February 1, 1975.
e. Claim submitted by Jacob G. Yovanov for damages to water line purpor-
tedly resulting from increase in pressure, on or about March 21, 1975.
f. Claim filed by Bunn and Fuller, on behalf of Katherina Owens for
injuries, general and punitive damages purportedly resulting from actions of
Anaheim Police Officers, on or about March 20, 1975.
g. Claim submgtted by Roquet Realty for loss purportedly resulting from
erroneous electric turnoff, on or about April 1, 1975.
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2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and
filed.
a. City of La Habra - Resolution No. 2424 - Opposing legislation which
would create the Southern California Association of Governments by statute and
mandate its membership.
b. City of Rosemead - Resolution No. 75-20 - Opposing the passage of
Senate Bill No. 275.
c. City of Emeryville - Resolution No. 75-27 - Opposing the passage of
Assembly Bill No. 625, establishing a Bay Area Planning Agency as introduced by
Assemblyman Knox on January 30, 1975.
d. City of Costa Mesa - Resolution No. 75-29 - Opposing transformation of
the Southern California Association of Governments, SCAG, into a statutory
agency and opposing the addition of any new powers.
e. City of Costa Mesa - Resolution No. 75-30 - Requesting the earnings
limitations under Social Security be repealed.
f. City of Costa Mesa - Correspondence to Senator Carpenter - Going on
record joining the City Council of Newport Beach in support of Senate Bill No.
368, which would transfer a portion of money received in settlement of the
Santa Barbara oil spill litigation from the General Fund to the Fish and Game
Department for Upper Newport Bay property acquisition.
g. Community Redevelopment Commission - Minutes - March 5 and 12, 1975.
h. Financial and Operating Reports for the month of February, 1975 for
the Police Department and the Water Division.
i. City of Los Angeles - Resolution - Requesting the federal General
Services Administration, the Smithsonian Institute, Mr. Howard Hughes and
Summa Corporation to take whatever actions are needed to delay the dismantling
of the famous wooden amphibious airplane that is officially designated as the
HK-1, for at least 90 days to permit the citizens who are trying to preserve this
historic airplane sufficient time to arrange for its permanent display to the
public, intact, here in Southern California where it was conceived and built.
j. Notice of Application to the Public Utilities Commission - Application
No. 55575 - To establish a tariff for the 80lA Dial PBX and to modify the rates
currently charged to contract customers of the service.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NOS. 75R-182 AND 75R-183: Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution Nos.
75R-182 and 75R-183 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. 75R-182 - WORK ORDER NO. 730-A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING
OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND
TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK
NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT:
THE SANTA ANA STREET STREET IMPROVEMENT, EAST STREET TO STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD,
IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 730-A. (Sully-Miller Contracting Company)
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-183 - ABANDONMENT NO. 74-12A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREON. (Public Hearing May 6 1975
2:30 P.M.) ' '
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 75R-182 and 75R-183 duly passed and
adopted.
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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Actions taken by the City Planning Commission at
their meeting held March 17, 1975, pertaining to the following applications
were submitted for City Council information and consideration:
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the City
Council authorized the actions pertaining to environmental impact requirements
as recommended by the City Planning Commission and sustained the actions taken
by the City Planning Commission in connection with the following applications:
(Item Nos. 1 through 9)
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS: The City Council
ratified the determination made by the Director of Development Services that
the proposed activities in the following listed zoning applications fall within
the definition of Section 3.01, Class 1 of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to
the requirements for an environmental impact report and are, therefore,
categorically exempt from the requirement to file said report:
Variance No. 2681
Conditional Use Permit No. 1522
Conditional Use Permit No. 1521
2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS: The City Council
found that the project in the following listed zoning application will have no
significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, exempt from the
requirement to prepare an environmental impact report:
Conditional Use Permit No. 1524
3. VARIANCE NO. 2681: Submitted by Pete's Road Service to permit the outdoor
storage of a boat in conjunction with a truck tire servicing facility on ML
zoned property at the southwest corner of Coronado and Blue Gum Streets with
Code waivers of:
a. Permitted outdoor uses.
b. Minimum number of parking spaces.
c. Required enclosure of outdoor uses.
(Withdrawn)
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-59, granted
said variance in part.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1514: Submitted by R. Lawrence Gallegos to
establish a massage parlor in a structure originally intended for residential
purposes on CL zoned property located at the southwest corner of Ball Road and
Empire Street.
Excerpt from the Minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting held
March 17, 1975, reflecting the withdrawal of subject conditional use permit and
the termination thereof by the Planning Commission.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1516: Submitted by Orange Unified School
District to establish a private school on RS-HS-43,000 zoned property located
between Santa Ana Canyon Road and Peralta Hills Drive.
Excerpt from the Minutes of the City Planning Commission meeting held
March 17, 1975, reflected the withdrawal of subject conditional use permit by
the developer, and termination thereof by the Planning Commission.
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1521: Submitted by Koll Income Properties,
Inc., to permit the retail sale of sandwiches in an existing industrial complex
on ML zoned property located at the northeast corner of Cerritos Avenue and
State College Boulevard.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-56, granted
said conditional use permit.
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1522: Submitted by Rogers A. and Barbara A.
Severson, to permit a restaurant in an existing industrial complex on ML zoned
property located at the northeast corner of Whitestar Avenue and Blue Gum
Street, with Code waiver of:
a. Minimum kitchen area.
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The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. pC75-57, granted
said permit for the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1524: Submitted by the Salvation Army to con-
struct church facilities in the CG Zone; property located between Claudina and
Emily Streets, on the north side of Cypress Street, with Code waivers of:
a. Minimum number of parking spaces.
b. Minimum front setback. (Not required)
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-58, granted
said permit in part.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 146 - CERTIFICATION: Referring to the pro-
posed Country Hill Road Sewer from Santa Aha Canyon Road to 4,100 feet south
and east of Santa Aha Canyon Road, the City of Anaheim Public Works Department
proposes to construct a sanitary sewer consisting of approximately 4,400 feet
of eight- (8) inch clay pipe and pre-cast concrete manholes.
Environmental Impact Report No. 146 having been reviewed by the City staff
and recommended by the City Planning Commission to be in complaince with City
and State Guidelines and the State of California Environmental Quality Act, the
City Council acting upon such information and belief does hereby certify that
Environmental Impact Report No. 146 is in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and City and State Guidelines.
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation by the City Planning
Commission was submitted that a) staff be directed to study the property
located at 2100 West Ball Road and the adjacent area for consideration for down
zoning from CL to CO since that area does not seem appropriate for CL uses; b)
that an amendment to the Anaheim Municipal Code be initiated to require all
applications for massage and therapy parlors, modeling agencies, Photography
studios and similar uses be processed through the conditional use permit
procedure, rather than permitted as a matter of right in the CL Zone; and c)
that an amendment to the Anaheim Municipal Code be initiated to amend the age
provisions in said Code from 21 years of age to 18 years of age, to allow for
control through the conditional use permit procedure of uses requiring that an
age limit be affixed, 18 years of age being the legal adult age.
At the suggestion of Councilwoman Kaywood, the term "CL" as contained in
Section b) above, was changed to reflect that the requirement that all applica-
tions for the above uses in all zones be processed through the conditional use
permit procedure.
No further action was taken by the City Council.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8082~ REVISION NO. 1 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Request of
Jeffrey H. Millet, Millet-King & Associates, representing Pacesetter Homes,
Inc., dated March 19, 1975, was submitted for a one-year extension of time to
Tentative Map, Tract No. 8082, together with report from the Development
Services Department and the City Engineer.
Mr. Millet was recognized by the Mayor and addressed the Council advising
that one reason for the requested extension was the finalization of the
proposed Fairmont Boulevard alignment. He indicated his preference that the
proposed boulevard not extend over the river.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, a one-year
extension of time was granted to Tentative Map, Tract No. 8082, Revision No. 1,
to expire June 5, 1976, subject to the following conditions recommended by the
City Engineer:
1. If permanent street name signs have not been installed, temporary
street name signs shall be installed prior to any occupancy.
2. That appropriate drainage assessment fees as determined by the City
Engineer shall be paid to the City of Anaheim prior to approval of the
final tract map.
To this motion, Councilwoman Kaywood voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
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TENTATIVE MAP~ TRACT NO. 8455, REVISION NO. 4 - APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS: Request
of Westfield Development Company for approval of final specific floor plans,
elevations, and fence plans was submitted; tract located on the south side of
Canyon Rim Road, east of Nohl Ranch Road and contains 37 RS-5000 lots.
On the recommendations of Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts, Councilman
Pebley moved that approval of said plans be deferred one week (April 15, 1975).
Councilman Thom seconded the motion. Councilman Seymour abstained from voting
on said motion, advising that from time to time he does business with this
developer. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Councilman Pebley offered
Resolution Nos. 75R-184 through 75R-186, both inclusive, for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-184 - WORK ORDER NO. 729-B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT,
LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION,
INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT
AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE IMPROVEMENT OF SERRANO
AVENUE, W/O HIDDEN CANYON ROAD TO CANYON RIM ROAD, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK
ORDER NO. 729-B, A.H.F.P. NO. 735. (R. J. Noble Company, $108,703.45).
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-185 - WORK ORDER NO. 745-B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT,
LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION,
INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT
AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE IMPROVEMENT OF TUSTIN
AVENUE, S/O LA PALMA AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 745-B.
(Sully-Miller Contracting Company, $13,644.10).
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-186 - WORK ORDER NO. 9922 AND 742-A: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT,
LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION,
INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT
AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE KATELLA AVENUE PUMPHOUSE
MODIFICATION, KATELLA AVENUE AT THE A.T. & S.F. R.R., IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
WORK ORDER NOS. 9922 AND 742-A. (Ecco Contractors, Inc., $5,234.00)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, ?ebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 75R-184 through 75R-186, both
inclusive, duly passed and adopted.
PURCHASE OF SERVICES - SUMMER RECREATION BROCHURE PRINTING: The City Manager
reported on the informal bids received for the printing and binding of 80,000
copies of the 32-page 1975 summer recreation brochure in black and white, and
recommended acceptance of the low bid, that of Rotary OffSet Printers in the
amount of $8,757.
Mayor Thom suggested that the names of Council Members be listed on the
front page of the summer recreation brochure.
On the recommendations of the City Manager, Councilman Seymour moved that
the low bid of Rotary OffSet Printers be accepted and purchase authorized in
the amount of $8,757. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - LEAR-SIEGLER BOOSTER PUMP: Mr. Murdoch reported on the
recommended purchase of a Lear-Siegler Booster Pump unit for the Fire
Department and advised that the one manufacturer, Lear-Siegler, lists the pump
at $2,500 plus appropriate taxes. He thereupon recommended the purchase be
authorized.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, purchase
was authorized in the amount of $2,500 plus tax (approximately $2,650). MOTION
CARRIED.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3412: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3412 for
adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.84 BY ADDING
THERETO SECTION 18.84.036 RELATING TO ZONING. (Tree preservation in the Scenic
Corridor Zone Overlay)
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley and Sneegas
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3412 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3413 - INSPECTION FEES~ FARM LABOR CAMPS: In accordance with
request by Councilman Sneegas at the time first reading was held on Ordinance
No. 3413, City Attorney Alan Watts reported on the proposed amendment to Title
6 regarding permit fees for inspections at farm labor camps. He advised that
the only operator at such a camp in Anaheim is Mr. Shigekawa, who is familiar
with Health Department enforcement in this area.
Regarding the question of the $6 fee for each employee, he advised that $6
is the uniform State charge per employee of farm labor camps set by the State
of California, and the Orange County Health Department has requested the fee to
be established in the same amount in order to keep all charges uniform
throughout the State.
Councilman Sneegas expressed appreciation for the report and was of the
opinion that fees should be based on a cost situation rather than on a per
capita basis.
ORDINANCE NO. 3413: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3413 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 6 BY ADDING CHAPTER 6.95 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. (Permit fees
for Farm Labor Camps)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3413 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3414: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3414 for first
reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (65-66-24 (18) - ML)
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood,
seconded by Councilman Sneegas, Mr. Martin A. Sklar was appointed to the
Park and Recreation Commission for the unexpired term of Mr. E. Llewellyn
Overholt, Jr., ending June 30, 1975. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
SCAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - ISSUES OF CONCERN: Councilwoman Kaywood, the City's
SCAG representative, referred to a memorandum received by her from Henry W.
Wedaa and Frances Wood~ Orange County Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the
SCAG Executive Committee, requesting guidance from members on certain issues.
By general consent, the Council indicated its position on the issues as
follows: ,
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a. The City Council took no action on the issue of whether Orange County
Cities wish to support the proposed policies of the Coastal Commission
as recently published, having had no opportunity to review said policies.
b. The City Council indicated their position of opposition to the issue .
of a statutory SCAG requiring all cities to join (mandatory membership).
c. The City Council indicated support of the position that the Orange
County Health Planning Council be designated the comprehensive health
planning agency for the Orange County area.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: At the request of the City Attorney, Councilman Sneegas
moved to recess to Executive Session. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED. (3:40 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Members of the City
Council being present. (3:51 P.M.)
LITIGATION - EMPLOYMENT OF COUNSEL: On report and recommendation of the City
Attorney, Councilman Sneegas moved that Mr. John H. Dawson, formerly of the
Anaheim City Attorney's Office, be employed in accordance with the terms con-
tained in his letter dated April 3, 1975, to commence and complete litigation
against the Metropolitan Water District to recover monies owed to the City of
Anaheim in connection with the construction of the Lewis Street Underpass; said
law suit concerns only a question of law which must be decided by the Courts.
CouncilmanThom seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn to Tuesday, April 15, 1975,
9:00 A.M. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 3:55 P.M.
City Clerk