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City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June l0t 1975~ 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY: William Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Alona M. Hougard
UTILITIES DIRECTOR: Gordon W. Hoyt
STADIUM-CONVENTION CENTER DIRECTOR: T. F. Liegler
FINANCE DIRECTOR: M. R. Ringer
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Thornton E. Piersall
CHIEF OF POLICE: Harold Bastrup
FIRE CHIEF: James Riley
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Ronald Thompson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PLANNING: Don McDaniel
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ZONING: Charles Roberts
ASSOCIATE PLANNER: William Young
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. and welcomed
those in attendance to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION: Reverend Will Smith of the Melodyland Hotline Center gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Calvin L. Pebley led the assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES: Approval of the Anaheim City Council Regular Meetings held April 29,
May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 and June 3, 1975, was deferred to the next regular
meeting.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Pebley 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. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded~ the motion.
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
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REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the
amount of $3,670,028.04, in accordance with the 1974-75 Budget, were approved.
RESULTS OF THE MANAGEMENT AUDIT - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT~ ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY:
Mr. Tom Britton of Arthur Young & Company submitted to the City Council a
report of the Management Audit conducted in the Utilities Department. He
advised that this report contains a summary of the findings and recommendations
which resulted from the review of said department (complete report on file in
the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Britton explained the organization and format utilized to present the
audit material. Me noted that since the Utilities Department itself is divided
into six sections (Electrical, Water, Customer Services, Energy Services, Oper-
ations, and Management Services) the recommendations have been similarly cate-
gorized with an additional section on recommendations for the department in
general.
In terms of an overall evaluation of the department, Mr. Britton advised
that some of the recommendations presented in this report have been considered
previously by management. He indicated that Arthur Young & Company believes
that overall the Utilities Department is operating effectively in the best
manner they know with the resources available. He outlined some of the dis-
advantages inherent to operating a utility department in a city environment,
such as competing for available funds through the budgetary process as well as
competing for available data processing resources. He also indicated that the
Utility Department currently does not have the capability to distribute either
labor or material charges to individual work orders because of the present
accounting system utilized by the City. An additional disadvantage is that the
department heretofore has only had suggestive input to Purchasing and Stores
regarding material purchases and inventory levels. He assured Council that by
citing these disadvantages, he did not mean to imply that the City of Anaheim
is not the appropriate place for the department to operate. The financing
possibilities afforded by the municipal entity are of tremendous help to the
utility.
In an overall view of the department, Mr. Britton indicated that the
Utilities Director spends a considerable amount of time externally, engaged
currently in the power generation question. Since, undoubtedly his guidance in
this area is required and will continue to be required, the Arthur Young &
Company suggests the City and the Utilities Department very seriously consider
the filling of the Assistant to the Utilities Director position, which has been
requested in the last two budgets.
Prior to describing the recommendations in detail, Mr. Britton indicated
that in general the recommendations presented in the report address: 1) the
development and subsequent application of additional broad based management
skills to the department's daily operations; 2) the development of systems to
increase control of the department's resources, including labor, material, and
capital; 3) the development of capabilities to interact more effectively with
other City operations, particularly Data Processing; 4) the increased emphasis
on achieving goals and objectives of such programs as the Work Management
Program.
Mr. Britton gave a detailed description of each of the recommendations for
the departmental categories together with an evaluation of the benefits expected
to be derived therefrom and the anticipated cost of implementation as set forth
in full on Exhibit II, Page Nos. 14 through 25, inclusive, of the Arthur Young
& Company report.
At the conclusion of the review of recommendations as presented in the
report, Mr. Britton emphasized that in connection with the recommendations for
the department as a whole, they feel that there are some benefits to be achieved
from the reorganization of field forces, both Water and Electrical, under one
person to report to the Director of the Department, or as an alternative, they
might report to the Operations Division.
In summ~ry, Mr. Britton stated that some of the major areas which Arthur
Young & Company feel need to be addressed are as follows:
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1. Establish a customer information system - this represents the single
largest cost expenditure but is expected to yield the greatest annual recurring
benefits in terms of control of capital.
2. Work Management Program - they feel there are additional benefits
attainable through this program and that every effort should be directed towards
making the program succeed.
3. Inventory control - this could have a dramatic effect on the utiliza-
tion and efficiency of the field forces.
4. Crew scheduling - a detailed, methodical crew scheduling system needs
to be developed which is more long-term in nature.
5. There is a continual need for the department to implement systems and
improve operations - the ideal focal point for this responsibility would be
management services.
6. Engineering and estimating - the activities of these groups in both
Water and Electrical Division~ constitute an important factor in the efficient
use of field forces.
7. A major emphasis should be placed on improvement of broad based manage-
ment skills.
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Britton stated that Arthur Young &
Company would recommend that the department establish a work plan for implemen-
tation of these recommendations, which plan should identify the timing proposed
for implementation; the responsibility for same; the expected benefits to be
achieved from the recommendations; and a time frame. Milestones should be
established and criterion developed to measure the benefits of implementation
at each milestone. Once this work plan is developed, it is recommended that it
be reviewed with the Steering Committee and/or City Manager and appropriate
City officials.
Mr. Britton explained that there will be an increased emphasis on Data
Processing services and that every effort should be made through management
services to increase the coordination between the Utilities Department and Data
Processing.
At the conclusion of the report, Mr. Britton offered to answer any ques-
tions which Council Members might have.
Councilman Seymour inquired whether it would be fair to state that Arthur
Young & Company has identified a potential annual savings in this one department
of approximately $900,000, with which Mr. Britton agreed.
Councilman Seymour further inquired whether it would be fair to state that
the estimated costs to implement these recommendations would amount to $450,000
and if so, then the recommendation would be for the City to spend $450,000 one
time cost in order to achieve annual recurring benefits of $900,000 each and
every year.
Mr. Britton replied affirmatively, if the cost to implement the customer
information system is excluded, and with the clarification that the approximate
sum of $100,000 would be an annual cost associated with maintaining the savings
indicated. He concurred with Councilman Seymour's statement that the net
annual savings identified would be more in the order of $800,000.
In reply to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Britton stated that the cost estimates
for the customer information system are in the range of $450,000 with an ll-
month implementation schedule. This should yield a one time cash flow benefit
of $1,000,000 and an annual reoccurring benefit of $80,000, the latter figure
being based on a 8% figure cost of money.
Mr. Britton elaborated that their report recommends the customer informa-
tion system be approached in two phases, the first being the conceptual design,
following which this should be reviewed in detail and analyzed by other City
departments to determine whether any changes are necessary. Following this
evaluation, once the design is formally agreed upon, then the second phase of
implementation would proceed.
Councilman Seymour asked if the Utilities Director concurred with the
findings and recommendations as presented in the Arthur Young & Company report
on results of the Management Audit.
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Mr. Hoyt replied that in general the work performed by Arthur Young & Com-
pany is good. He related that many of the items presented for implementation
are not new, they have been requested by the Utilities Department management
year after year. Some of the recommendations would be expensive to implement,
but nevertheless are good suggestions. He noted, as was pointed out by
Mr. Britton, that in order to accomplish some of the recommendations, the
department will have to go through the normal process of competing with every
possible user for whatever funds are available and the speed with which the
objectives set forth are accomplished will be determined by the budgetary pro-
cess.
Mr. Hoyt related that he had been studying an organizational change such
as has been suggested for field crews for some time, and did, during the audit,
request that Arthur Young & Company give him the benefit of their thoughts on
the matter. He indicated that although Arthur Young & Company feel this would
be beneficial, he has not come to that firm conclusion yet and, therefore, he
would continue to evaluate the pros and cons. He stated that this organizational
change would revise the responsibilities of division superintendents and would
change the interaction between employees in the same division. One of the
reasons he is reluctant to make that organizational change at this time is that
a comparison of performance reflects that the City of Anaheim personnel are
performing in a superior manner to those with which they were compared. Although
there are certainly opportunities for improvement, he stated that the change
might also mean the performance would fall below current levels. Consequently,
he is reluctant to change a relatively successful system and it will be difficult
to give a finite schedule for decision on this particular recommendation.
Councilman Seymour voiced the opinion that it is inherent to the success
of the improvement program set forth by Arthur Young & Company that this program
have the total individual commitment of the department's director to insure
that the recommendations are carried out. He indicated that Mr. Hoyt's response
sounded somewhat lacking in conviction. He advised that he is interested in
hard cost savings and feels certain that these can be achieved, provided the
necessary commitment is made.
Mr. Hoyt assured Councilman Seymour that he felt most of the recommendations
to be valid, good recommendations with which they intend to comply. He further
explained that he felt that the implementation of a fixed asset accounting
system would be extremely cost effective inasmuch as it will aid in reducing
future financing costs, however this is a difficult point to prove. He remarked
that the recommendation for a perpetual inventory is good, but expensive, and
the department will have to compete for available funds. Improvement of broad
base management skills is hard to justify in tight budget times because no
bottom line savings are directly involved.
With reference to the change in field organization, Mr. Hoyt stated that
if he had been completely convinced that this would improve productivity and
efficiency during his review of that situation over the past four to five
years, it would have already been implemented. He concluded that these are the
only types of restrictions he has pertaining to the recommendations, the majority
of which he feels are good and will be implemented, if within the financial
capability of the department. He requested six weeks to prepare a work plan
for implementation, but advised, if Council wished, he could probably have it
ready in four weeks.
Councilman Seymour moved that the report from Arthur Young & Company on
results of the Management Audit of the Utilities Department be accepted, and
the Utilities Director instructed to prepare a plan for implementation of the
recommendations contained therein, detailed with time frames, milestones, and
expenses to be incurred, for consideration by the Council in four weeks.
Councilman Thom seconded the motion., MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY - TEMPORARY CESSATION OF FURTHER AUDITS: Councilman
Seymour voiced concern over the likelihood of near future success of the Arthur
Young & Company Audit, inasmuch as they have identified an annual savings,
including report this date on the Utilities Department, of $1,900,000, which
the City should be realizing. He indicated that from what he has observed
implemented and from what he could identify in the proposed 1975-76 Budget,
very little of these savings are actually in evidence. He therefore concluded
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that this would be a good time to call a moratorium to the activities of Arthur
Young & Company's management practices audits in any new City departments. In
lieu of this, he would prefer to take the funds remaining for the audit and
apply these to verify that the savings indicated are in fact being achieved.
He was of the opinion that the City Council and citizens of Anaheim should be
able to see the fruits of labor performed and audit recommendations made so
far.
Councilman Seymour thereupon moved that the City Council direct that the
Arthur Young & Company cease continuation of audits into further departments at
this time and discuss with the Steering Committee the utilization of their
expertise in a review of work already presented and evaluation of its implementa-
tion to insure that the recommendations are in fact implemented.
Mayor Thom requested clarification as to whether or not the motion intended
to discontinue those audits for which work plans have been approved and are in
progress.
Upon receiving clarification from Councilman Seymour that his motion was
not meant to include those audits in progress but rather directed towards not
initiating any further audits at this time~ Councilman Thom seconded the fore-
going motion. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour pointed out that he did not wish anyone to construe
that this action is the result of any dissatisfaction on his part with Arthur
Young & Company or their services. He stated that he believes the recommenda-
tions made are accurate. He further stated that this cessation to further
audits at this time should not be interpreted as an indication that the remainder
of the audits will not be performed, as he is committed to the completion of
this task. Rather, he felt it is time to stop, review what has been covered,
assure that these recommendations have been initiated, and then move ahead once
again.
In reply to Councilman Sneegas' request for an estimate on the cost for
this review, Mr. LeSieur advised they would first prepare a work plan.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE:
To consider amendments to the Zoning Code pertaining to site screening require-
ments in all multiple-family residential and commercial zones.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-93, recom-
mended amendment to Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code in accordance with
Exhibit "A" attached to said resolution.
Mr. Bill Young, Assistant Planner, reported that in response to Council
direction given at their meeting held October 29, 1974, the Planning Division
conducted an analysis of wall height requirements in all zones in order to con-
sider amending the Code to provide for the requirement of peripheral walls in
excess of six feet in height where the City Council deems such height necessary,
without the need for variance procedure.
Mr. Young reported that the staff findings indicated that the existing
provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code would provide the authority the Council
is seeking to require walls in excess of six feet in height adjacent to resi-
dential zone boundaries in all multiple-family residential and industrial
zones, and in the C-O Zone. He reported that in this connection it is necessary
to amend only the sections of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to commercial
zones (with the exception of C-O) to read that walls of not less than six feet
in height limit be required. He noted the City Planning Commission found the
following additional amendments are necessary to rectify certain inequities and
ambiguities in existing requirements.and ensure uniform standards for the
protection of adjoining land uses:
a. That in all zones where walls or fences are required, that the option
of providing a landscaped earthen berm in lieu of, or in combination with such
wall be included in order to provide for a more aesthetically pleasing barrier
than a wall alone provides.
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b. That a wall be required on any CL-HS zoned site adjacent to any residen-
tial zone boundary regardless of whether there is a grade differential of two
or more feet in height between such properties.
c. That adjacent to any residential-agricultural zoned property which is
under resolution of intent for reclassification to any zone other than residen-
tial, no wall or berm need be required.
d. That where an alley is proposed to provide joint access with any other
land use, that wall requirements may be modified or waived by the Development
Services Department in instances where it may be shown that any truck loading
and trash collection areas are view-screened from the adjoining residential
area and that no major traffic problems will be created by the joint use.
e. That no wall be required across any approved vehicle or pedestrian
accessway.
f. That the Commission or Council may modify or waive wall requirements
in instances where the erection of such wall would not be practical in the
exercise of sound engineering practices.
g. That the height of any wall or berm be reduced in any required street
setback area.
Mr. Young advised that these amendments were recommended for adoption by
the City Planning Commission and are incorporated into Resolution No. ?C75-93.
Mayor Thom asked if anyone either in favor or in opposition to the proposed
amendments to Title 18 wished to address the Council, and there being no
response, he declared the hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NOS. 3437 AND 3438: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance Nos. 3437
and 3438 for first reading, amending certain sections of Title 18 in accordance
with the recommendations of the City Planning Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 3437: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTIONS
18.31.068, 18.32.068 AND 18.34.068 AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 18.31.068, 18.32.068
AND 18.34.068 RELATING TO ZONING. (Required Site Screening - Multiple Family)
ORDINANCE NO. 3438: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTIONS
18.41.068, 18.42.068, 18.44.068, 18.45.068, 18.46.068 AND 18.48.068 AND ADDING
NEW SECTIONS 18.41.068, 18.42.068, 18.44.068, 18.45.068, 18.46.068 AND 18.48.068
RELATING TO ZONING. (Required Site Screening - Commercial)
PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 74-75-32 AND VARIANCE NO. 2700: Application
of David S. Collins for a change in zone from RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 and the
following Code waivers to permit construction of a 77-unit apartment complex
at the northwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Pearl Street was submitted
together with application for exemption status from the requirement to prepare
an environmental impact report:
a. Minimum floor area.
b. Minimum distance between buildings.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-98, recom-
mended that the City Council declare subject project exempt from the requirement
to prepare an environmental impact report and further recommended approval of
Reclassification No. 74-75-32, subject to the following conditions:
1. That sidewalks shall be installed along Pearl Street and Wilshire
Avenue as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans
and specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2. That street lighting facilities along Wilshire Avenue 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, and that a bond in an amaunt and form satisfactory to the City of
Anaheim shall be posted with the City to guarantee the installation of the
above-mentioned requirements.
3. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim
the sum of 60¢ per front foot along Pearl Street and Wilshire 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 Works.
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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 commence-
ment 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.
8. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim
the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to be appropriate
by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building permit is
issued.
9. That the access ramps shall be designed in accordance with the City of
Anaheim Standard Detail No. 121.
10. That appropriate water assessment fees as determined by the Director
of Public Utilities shall be paid to the City of Anaheim prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
11. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property,
Condition Nos. 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 year from the
date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may grant.
12. That Condition Nos. 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9, above-mentioned, shall be com-
plied with prior to final building and zoning inspections.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-99, recom-
mended that the City Council declare subject project exempt from the requirement
to prepare an environmental impact report and further granted Variance No.
2700, subject to the following conditions:
1. That this Variance is granted subject to the completion of Reclassifica-
tion No. 74-75-32, now pending.
2. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance
with plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked Exhibit
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4; provided, however, that the revised plans shall be submitted
prior to City Council review of the proposal, as stipulated to by the petitioner
incorporating the following changes: '
a. Specification of the color and material for the carport roofs located
along the northerly property line, said color to be earth-tone;
b. For every three (3) parking spaces located along the northerly property
line, or on approximately 25½ foot centers, one (1) triangularly-shaped tree
well shall be provided and planted with either three (3) Italian cypress trees
or one (1) broad-headed tree; all trees shall be a minimum of five-gallon size
and the petitioner shall specify the kind of tree proposed to be planted;
c. Modification of parking spaces located at the westerly corner of the
subject property to provide adequate back-up space; and
d. Provide lattice-type covering on the trash enclosure areas~ screening
said areas from the apartments to the north.
Mr. Roberts briefed the Council on the location of subject property and
the surrounding land uses. He advised that the applicant is proposing to
construct a total of 77 units with 8 to be of the bachelor type containing 550
square feet of space as opposed to 700 square feet, which is the minimum speci-
fied in the R-3 Zone. He further reported that the waiver regarding minimum
distance between buildings occurs in three instances. The majority of the
parking is proposed to be provided below the natural grade level which will
allow the applicant two stories of apartments above the parking level. The
density of the project would be in excess of 36 units per acre with a total
site coverage of 37%.
Mr. Roberts advised that according to revised plans submitted by the
applicant, roof materials will be of ,either green or tan tones; a continuous
raised planter area is proposed for the north boundary, however, there is no
indication as to the width; there is sufficient backing space out of all of the
parking spaces; the lattice-work covering for the trash area is not indicated
on the revised plan.
Mr. Roberts replied in answer to Councilwoman Kaywood that after reviewing
the staff report and recalculating the number of parking spaces required, it
appears that based on 29 one-bedroom units rather than 39 as shown in the staff
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report, 8 bachelor type apartments, 38 two-bedroom units, and 2 three-bedroom
units, the required number of parking spaces is 136 whereas the applicant pro-
poses 137.
The Mayor asked if the applicant or his agent were present and satisfied
with the recommendations of the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Leonard Smith, 125-D South Claudina Street, Anaheim, 92805, Agent for
the applicant, stated that they are entirely satisfied with recommendations of
the City Planning Commission and that the lattice screening over the trash
areas, although not shown on the revised plot plan, would be provided.
In answer to Councilman Sneegas, Mr. Smith explained that the width of the
proposed continuous planter on the north boundary would be two feet. He noted
that at the City Planning Commission hearing plantings in triangular spaces
were discussed, to be located every third parking space. However, in drawing
the revised plan, the developer found he had room to move the building back and
proposes instead to place a retaining wall with a two foot continuous planted
area along this boundary and voiced the opinion that this should provide a
solid tree screen which would be an improvement over the cluster tree effect.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the City Council.
Mr. F. Scott Jackson, 2036 Quail Street, Newport Beach, Attorney represent-
ing Wilshire Woods Inc., owners of the property located immediately to the
north of subject property, presented copies of his letter addressed to the City
Planning Commission and further submitted a letter addressed to the City Council,
giving the specific objections which his client has regarding the development
proposal.
Mr. Jackson advised that they do not object to the project in terms of it
being an apartment development, but rather object to the layout and design
proposed which would result in one-half of the tenants in their building over-
looking views of the parking, storage, and trash areas of this adjacent property.
He stated that he would strongly recommend this matter be referred back to the
City Planning Commission for preparation of an environmental impact report to
determine how substantial the adverse noise and sight pollution affects the
Wilshire Woods property and how this might impact their ability to lease the
units. He further voiced concern that the extent of cuts to be made on the
northerly portion of the property might undermine their fence and cause some
engineering problems. He recommended that the parking be relocated to the
southerly portion of subject property or in the alternatiVe, placed completely
underground and not exposed to view.
In response to Councilman Seymour, Mr. Jackson indicated that they are in
the process of condominimum conversion subsequent'to approval for same by the
City Council, but that he felt the objections raised were equally as valid for
eventual apartment owners as they would be for tenants. He also stated that
the Wilshire Woods property has placed all parking and trash areas completely
underground so that there is no parking or trash areas visible to the surround-
ing properties.
Councilman Sneegas voiced concern over the comment in the letter from
Wilshire Woods Attorney regarding potential undermining of the fence and inquired
whether or not any drainage problem might be created for the property owner to
the north as a result of this development.
Mr. Smith stated that one of the engineering requirements and responsibil-
ities imposed upon the developer of subject property would be that he protect
improvements on the adjacent property and also that he adequately provide for
drainage. He indicated that they would be willing to stipulate that no damage
would be caused to the adjacent wall.
Mrs. Juanita Hagopian, representing WilshireWoods, Inc., stated that she
was originally very happy to see that development was taking place on the
property adjacent and that she has no objection to an apartment project.
However, she related that when she reviewed the developer's plans and learned
of the proposed location of parking and trash bins she became concerned because
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of the visual impact this would impose on the property which she represents.
She almo conveyed concern for the foundation of their eight-foot fence and
advised that there is a drainage gutter on their property adjacent to that
fence which might also prove to be a problem. Mrs. Hagopian stressed that with
the "L-shaped" parking and driveway area located as it is proposed, this parHing
area would be exposed to all of the homeowners in the Wilshire Woods building.
Mr. Smith stated that steps will be taken to screen the trash storage
areas. He voiced the opinion that when the project is complete it will be
adequately screened. He felt that the line of vision from the upper floors of
the Wilshire Woodsbuilding would not look straight down onto the parking lot.
In response to Councilman Seymour's question as to whether a sight-line
drawing had been prepared which could confirm this statement, Mr. Smith stated
that the designer of the project had reviewed the problem and verbally described
what the line of vision would be to the Planning Commission but no drawing was
used.
Mayor Thom recalled that at the time the Wilshire Woodsbuilding was under
consideration by the City Planning Commission and City Council, extensive
sight-line drawings were presented showing the subterranean parking and building.
He advised that he would prefer the reassurance of a professional line of sight
drawing prior to making any decision on the proposed project.
Mr. Roberts pointed out that the City Planning Commission's intent with
regard to the planter along the north boundary of the property was to provide
an area with trees of sufficient size to act as a landscaped screen between the
project to the north and subject property which would block the view of the
parking area from that northern property. He noted that it would be doubtful
that trees of sufficient size to accomplish this could be grown in a two-foot
wide planter area. He advised that it is generally felt by the Superintendent
of Parkway Maintenance that a four foot by four foot tree well would be neces-
sary for a tree of any appreciable size.
Plot plans were reviewed by Council Members at the Council table.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated that this problem concerned her very much,
particularly inasmuch as the Wilshire Woods building had been approved for
condominium conversion which means that the residents, similar to R-1 property
owners, would be permanent. She, therefore, was very much interested in the
visual impact of the proposed project. She also noted that originally the
developer intended no planting at all. She voiced the opinion that with the
condominium conversion to the north it is encumbent upon this developer to
construct something worthwhile.
Mr. Phillip Case, proposed developer of the property, advised that he has
built other apartment units in Anaheim, located between Gilbert and Magnolia on
Lincoln Avenue, and has not sold nor converted them to condominiums. He assured
Council that he is not considering condominium conversion for this proposed
project.
Mr. Case noted that the situation posed to him by the Planning Commission
regarding the property to the north was to provide something other than blank
stucco walls and asphalt for the view from the bedroom windows of the Wilshire
Woods'project. He felt that they had found a positive solution by moving the
building and providing for a solid screen of Italian cypress trees along the
north boundary.
Extensive discussion ensued during which several of the Council Members
indicated their concern regarding the visual intrusion as it would affect the
property to the north and requested t~hat the applicant present a professional
line of sight drawing to confirm his contention that there would be no problem
with the view from the second and third story windows of the Wilshire Woods
building.
Mr. Case related that time was an important consideration in his plans and
that he would prefer to resolve the matter at this meeting if at all possible.
He proposed several modifications to his plan, including moving of the structure
in order to achieve more space in the proposed continuous planter and also
suggested encroachment into the front setback for the same purpose.
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At the conclusion of discussion, on motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded
by Councilman Sneegas, the public hearing on Reclassification No. 74-75-32 and
Variance No. 2700 was continued to the meeting of June 17, 1975, for the sub-
mission of a line of sight drawing by the applicant, showing the impact of his
plan upon the structure located adjacent and northerly of subject property.
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1975-76 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ANAHEIM: In accordance
with legal notice duly published in the Anaheim Bulletin May 29, 1975, public
hearing was held to consider the budget proposed'for the 1975-76 Fiscal Year
pursuant to Sections 1202-1203 of the Anaheim City Charter. The City Manager
briefly commented on his following message contained in the budget document:
ANNUAL BUDGET
May 27, 1975
TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITIZENS OF ANAHEIM:
The severe impact of general double digit inflation coupled with a frustrating
price squeeze affecting the balance between wholesale and retail electric rates,
makes the proposed budget for fiscal year 197S-76 particularly difficult. Critical
review of existing services and service levels with intent to hold the line on
expenditures has been undertaken by all department and division heads . This effort
has been supported by analysis and opinion by the Arthur Young ~ Company, an audit
firm employed for that purpose this current fiscalyear.
In spite of the severe external pressures over which we have no control, Anaheim
will be able to move ahead in several areas. The Park ~ Recreation Commission has
recommended a 30% increase in supervised recreation programsin recognition that the
community desire for this activity substantially outstrips the ability to meet the
demand at current budget levels.
Two branch libraries should be ready for opening prior to next summer.
Start up of a paramedic service can be made this year. The Anaheim Memorial
Hospital has proposed to operate a paramedic service staffed by surgical nurses dur-
-ing the interim period while firemen are being trained for paramedic duty. If this
interim service is approved,'it can begin early in the fiscal year. Otherwise the
service will be delayed until late spring. In any event paramedic service will be-
gin this coming fiscal year. '
Several parks will be under construction this year. Twila Reid, Schweitzer,
Manzanita and Hansen should be completed before next summer. Rio Vista and Oak
Canyon will be far enough along for substantial use.
Housing and Community Development is a function added to the Development
S~rvices Department for planning and supervising the Block Grant under Title I of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The first year entitlement is
$511,000 which will be used for the necessary planning plus a major emphasis on
home rehabi'litation and area improvement. This activity is closely coordinated with
Redevelopment Project Alpha. The major concentration will be in' the 40 acre area
between Sycamore and Cypress Streets from Anaheim Blvd. to the Santa Fe Railway.
The budget for which the City Council has responsibility totals $99,272,303.
This amount does not include provision for any upward movement in salaries and wages
which the Council may approve in the coming year. Neither does it include adjust-
ments which may occur in sanitation rates expected to occur as a result of the recent
strike. Nor does it provide for electrical or water commodity rates which might
be established by other agencies at variance with current assumptions.
Redevelopment, Housing Authority and Revenue Bond expenditures are attached
to this document as additional information.
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The 10.6% salary increase granted last October to Firemen and most miscellaneous
employees, the 2.7% in July and the 8.3% in January granted to Policemen shows up in
the proposed budget as a monetary increase even though most departments plan to
operate with the same or nearly the same number of people. Three departments show
a reduction in personnel requirements, those are Administration, Finance and
Public Works. ·
Because of the proposed opening of two new branch libraries next spring, the
Library Department expects to add 12 people. In the Fire Department, opening of
Fire Station #9 in April this year adds 13 people. Beginning a paramedics program
late next year will add another 12. The Police Department proposes to operate with
the same number of people as at present, although the budget shows an increase of
four. These people have been employed during fiscal '74-'75 to accommodate a
Federally funded program called SAFE STREETS (SAFE=Safety for Anaheim's Families
through Enforcement). The City will pick up their salaries from October through June.
Most of the remaining eleven positions are transitions from federal funding to
the general fund of jobs started earlier than would have been the case Without
federal support.
ADMINISTRATION
The budget calls for an actual reduction in the central administrative staff
and activity amounting to $127,380. Research activities will be undertaken by
operating departments if time permits. Budgetary functions will be carried out by
the Finance Department. Internal audit responsibilities appear to be taken care
of by the reduced staff implemented this year, although any increase in scope will
require additional analysis. Disaster Services will operate with the present two
person staff while attempting to assist in some general administrative activity.
MANPOWER PROGRAM
The Manpower Program is anticipated as a significantly larger program in response
to continuing and enlarging unemployment. This activity is funded entirely from
Federal Funds estimated to be $2,400,000. This figure will likely vary as Congres%-
ional policies change. Utilization of the available funds is planned to maximize
employment in productive rather than "make work" activities. This is.accomplished
either with new or expanded projects or programs which would not be undertakeh without
the addition of Federal Funds.
Opening of a Social Services Center this year results in an increase of $12,130
to the budget. Currently the Center is being operated from Federal Funds, but this
coming year we anticipate that the City should begin picking up the responsibility
by employing the Center Coordinator as a continuing position. The skills required
for this position are not readily available unless some indication of continuance is
apparent. $19,110 of the Center cost will be provided from Housing and Community
Development Act funds.
GRANTS-IN-AID
Inexperience in dealing with Federal Grants-in-Aid as a result of Anaheim's
philosophy of independence has highlighted a need for greater skill with and
tighter coordination of grant applications and grani administration. This is a one
person office functioning as a part of the City Manager's staff.
P.I.O.
This office, which assists the Mayor, Council and Manager in providing informa-
tion to the public through various media, will operate with the same personnel.
$9~300 savings will be made by publishing the Newsletter only quarterly. This is
made possible because of the greatly increased..coverage provided by newspapers,
particularly the weekly advertisers.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
Early in the fiscal year, the City Manager and the Arthur Young Company will be making
recommendations for organization changes to reduce the overburdensome span of control
and thereby improve effectiveness. Addition of Manpower Services, Social Services,
Technology Transfer, Redevelopment, Housing and Community Development, increased
attention to federal funding, as well as added Commissions, committees and task
forces has made the current organization inappropriate for quick and thorough response.
PERSONNEL
As a result of the Arthur Young Company recommendation relative to the need for
a position classification update, and the subsequent decision by the Council to under-
take this program over an extended period with in-house personnel, the two classifica-
tion positons held vacant most of this year have been filled. The Personnel Depart-
ment will continue with no other personnel changes and expects to carry out the
program approved by the City Council in April 197S. The position increase shown is
for the Affirmative Action representative, a position which 'was temporarily filled
through the Public Employment Act expiring June 30 this year.
ATTORNEY
Even though the case load and general workload of the Attorney's office continues
to increase, the City Attorney plans to operate without additional personnel. This
could mean a lower service level, particularly since new functions such as
HoUsing, Redevelopment, Manpower agreements and the Comnunity Developmefit Act have
all been added functions requiring legal activity.
A saving worked out with the Data Processing Manager will shortly be implemented
in the Attorney's office, and in the City Clerk's office and in the Development
Services Department. Utilization of memory banks, in the Data Processing Center will
save on equipment rental and clerical time. Future word processing costs reductions
can likely b~ obtained through this method in the Police Department and the Conven-
tion Center'.
CITY CLERK
The Clerk's office will continue to operate with the same perSonnel, but the
budget shows a monetary increase due to the spring election in 1976.
COMMUNITY PROMOTION
The contract for promotion by the Chamber of Commerce is proposed at a reduced
amount from the current year, $S3,730. However, the Chamber also undertook the
responsibility for coordinating the Bicentennial activity With a budget of
$86,000. This activity is expected to generate sufficient income to offset the cost.
Costs of the Carrousel and the Miss Anaheim' Pageant are included in this
section rather than as a Convention Center expense since these are community rather
than Center events. These two events cost approximately $11,000 without consider-
ing any rental costs.
MISCELLANEOUS
A special census will be taken this year in cooperation with Orange County
and several other cities. This is a State requirement if we are to annually update
population figures to obtain subventions based on growth statistics. The State
Department of Finanke will only certify figures if there is a census no older than
five years. Anaheim's cost will be about $94,000. ~e expect that the return due to
additional growth during the next S years will be about $600,000.
The other miscellaneous programs,. Orange County Consortium of Cities and Retired
Seniors Volunteer Programs, are expected to cost very little more than the current
year. Dues and memberships with various organizations serving Anaheim's purposes
in cooperation with other California and U,S. Cities will run about 60,000. These
include the National League of Cities, Southern California Association of Governments,
California Innovative Group (for Technology Transfer), U. S. Conference of Mayors,
and the Greenbelt Commission as the most significant. Added this year is the Santa
Aha River Flood Protection Agency.
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FINANCE
This department is changing somewhat with a separation of the Duplicating
and Printing functions from Purchases & Stores. A detailed analysis of this
function is nearly complete, but the anticipated savings were not identified in
time to show in this budget proposal.
Personnel reductions in Purchases & Stores and in the License Collection function
do show in this budget detail. The budgeting responsibility, formerly in Research
~ Budget is now handled as a Finance function responsible to the City Manager as
recommended by the audit firm.
DATA PROCESSING
This organization allocates most of its costs to the departments and divisions
which it serVes. It is currently developing, through a steering committee of user
agencies, a Master Plan for future services. This plan will establish priorities
for new and updated programs. No additional personnel are anticipated f°r this
coming year.
The most significant program to be undertaken this coming year is the adaptation
of TRES, a utilities program which will update and replace the present second genera-
tion program which has been adapted to our present computer. Anaheim jointly operates
a computer with 17 other cities known as MDS.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Although there is a slight dip in building activity, this allows the Building
Division to provide a little more thorough inspection. It also allows the
division to improve the filing of permit and inspection records and to check for
oversights. The division also expects to study the feasibility and effectiveness
of a city-wide occupancy certificate program. In addition, a comprehensive housing
code program will be initiated within the HOusing ~ Community Development (HCD) Project~
Plan checking still has a 3 to 4 week backlog, but should be rapidly reducing to a
2 week maximum as new checkers gain experience.
Both Planning and Zoning Divisions continue to experience increased workloads
as more state laws and regulations are adopted which require more detailed process,
lng of applications and requests. Likewise, requirements for flood plain review
and many other environmental considerations add to staff load. Strangely enough, the
zoning cases so far this calendar year exceed those of a year ago,
Active consideration of a multi-modal transportation plan with several
subsystems, has created a time demand much greater than in past years, The various
financing methods of possible subsystems and ancillary activities requires a great
deal of State and Federal agency as well as private interest contact and follow
through, along with numerous presentations and public discussions, This activity
necessitates the only personnel increase in the Department,
Another major new function is the development of plans and preparation for
implementation of Housing and Community Development (HCD) activities as authorized
and funded by the Federal Government,
All of these activities require a great deal of communication with individual~,
groups, outside agencies, task forces, etc., the most important part of this depart,
ment's function.
STADIUM & CONVENTION CENTER '
A long-term goal of this Department is to place the
The building amortization of the two facilities requires $1,160,000/¥eaF for the
Stadium and $1,655,000 for the Convention Center. All of the Convention Center
debt is paid from the 6% Room Occupancy Tax paid by visitors to Anaheim with an
anticipated $595,000 left over to provide the City's portion of the Visitor & Conven.
tion Bureau budget of $595,000 and a balance of $200 000 to apply to operational
Costs.
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This coming year we expect even more activity at both facilities than in
previous years, but will be able to handle it with no over-all increase $o full-
time personnel. Reorganization of the Maintenance function into a single Division
serving both facilities promises to bring economy from better'team utilization
and coordination.
In order to increase net revenue from these facilities, musical concerts are
being held at the Stadium. If they can successfully be staged and controlled,
these functions will become a major revenue source and will provide a large number
o£ people with entertainment of high'demand,
A local advertising effort entitled "Public Communication,'Wlll be aimed at
increasing attendance at Stadium and Convention Center events on the part of Orange
County residents by making them aware of the availability. This is an important
part of the potential revenue picture.
L I BRARY
Two new branch libraries should be opening in April 1976, one on Euclid south
of Ball Road, the other on Sunkist adjacent to Juarez School, This long planned
activity will require twelve additional positions. The City will also participate
in site grading at Imperial ~ Nohl Ranch Road with the Orange Unified School District.
This site will ultimately house an elementary school, a branch library and a park
facility, but no immediate plans are in store for the latter two.
POLICE
During the current year, calls for Police service have 'increased 18%. In order
to meet this demand without increase in personnel, the Chief proposes greater use of
portable radios so that officers are in contact while on foot. Concentrated train-
ing is expected to significantly increase both morale and efficiency.
Additional organizational changes aimed at increasing officer patrol time will
be made as analysis indicates better utilization of personnel.
FIRE
Start up of a paramedics program has previously been mentioned, If a proposal
from the Anaheim Memorial Hospital can be implemented as an interim program,
Anaheim may have this valuable service before late summer 197S on a one unit basis,
They have proposed to initiate the-program with surgical nurses providing the
expertise at an admirable level. Training of firemen for paramedic service will
begin in November, enabling a second unit to begin service in late Spring 1976.
As additional fire personnel are trained, the department will ultimately be able
to field 3 units as the Hospital service phases out. A three unit service is
expected to cost annually about $370~000 at current, prices,
The enactment .of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act limiting firemen's work
hours, and regulating overtime practices has resulted in a reduction of manning.
The Department will be able to maintain adequate service this year with only
additional personnel for paramedics and for newly opened StatiOn 9 on Nohl Ranch
Road, but future reductions in hours provided by the Federal law will require
additional personnel costs in fiscal '76-'77.
PUBLIC WORKS
The Mechanical Maintenance Division currently.services 1,500 vehicles and
other motorized equipment. Scheduled repair and preventative maintenance are the
two programs operated. Preventative Maintenance cannot be provided at an adequate
level due to limited floor space. The' present garage site is inadequate for
expansion. Although a new garage site and' facility is an expensive undertaking, it
should have high priority if funds become available. ~his division will have one
additional mechanic this year, but we still will be somewhat undermanned if we
expect to keep from an excessive backlog causing down time not only of vehicles,
but sometimes crew time as well.
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The Street biaintenance program continues to fall behind as the cost of materials
increases drastically and additional street maintenance mileage is added to the
system. In 1971 the City adopted a maintenance policy based upon a ten 7ear
frequency of preventive maintenance. Inasmuch as 39 million square feet of street
have been added since the program was calculated at 8 million square feet to be
maintained per year, we should now be maintaining at the rate of 10.9 million sq.ft.---
per year. This would require a budgetary increase of 56%. This program, coupled
with the alley repair program which also lags because of material cost increases,
is another high priority deficiency area.
Consideration should also be given to purchase of an inert dump site which
would save approximately $70,000/year for an estimated investment of about $165,000.
Careful operation could provide up to a 30 year utilization.
The Property Maintenance Division which has responsibility for all city-owned
building maintenance including janitorial service, also maintains communications
equipment, sidewalks and curbs, off and on street parking areas, street signs and
safety devices and alley reconstruction. This Division also is one involved in
street and alley maintenance programs. ~t the earliest opportunity, it should be
allowed to expand somewhat if it is to maintain last year's service level.
The Engineering Division is able to keep up with ongoing demands, but cannot
do advance planning of projects. There has been no space available for an advance
planning crew to operate even if we had the personnel. Now that we have vacated
the area occupied b7 Research & Budget, we are applying for Economic Development
Act funding to get the designs ready for construction appropriate to meet EDA
criteria. .
The Parkway Maintenance Division will also operate with no increase in personnel,
but may suffer a slight decrease in service level as additional trees are planted,
and the existing trees grow larger.
In short, the Public Works Department activities suffer most from this year's
inflation caused constraints. There are many oppormnities for cost saving measures
rather well documented, but requiring capital expenditures or additional manpower
fo~ preventive maintenance. This condition shoul.d be remedied at the first
opportunity.
STREET LIGHtiNG
This function is a service provided by the Utilities Department, but is a
general fund item. Thirty-thousand dollars of the almost $150,000 increase is
scheduled for Capital improvement. The remainder is nearly all energy costs,
with the increase partially due to lights added this current year but mostly due
to increased electrical rates.
One money saving project to relamp most of the lighting system with long life
fixtures was postponed because of initial cost of $2S0,000.
PARKS & RECREATION
With careful use of the present full time personnel and part time personnel
to meet additional needs, the Parks Division expects to maintain the expanding
park system without substantial deviation from the present high service standard.
The division also expects substantial construction activity at Twila Reid, Schweitze~-
Rio Vista, Manzanita, and Oak Canyon Parks. Only $341,869 is budgeted from the
general fund for construction this year. County Revenue Sharing, State Park Bonds,
and previously allocated general funds will provide the remainder of the monies for
· this extensive construction.
Three improvement items were requested by the Park & Recreation Commission.
Air conditioning of the Chartres Recreation Center has been authorized by the Re-
development Agency. Lighting tennis courts at Katella, Savanna and Canyon ltigh
Schools is probably a prime alternate if funds become available. The third item,
a community center at Modjeska Park is too costly ($425,000) for inclusion this
year, particularly since one already exists at La Palma Park.
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The budget for Anaheim's two golf courses reflects a "holding pattern" pending
recommendation from the newly formed Golf Course Commission.
The Recreation Division this year will add the Placentia Unified School
District as a participating agency in the recreation program for Anaheim residents.
One high school and four elementary school locations will be used for this addition.
Summer playgrounds will total 39, up from 32 last summer. A year-round pro-
gram will be provided at five locations of high population density following this
year's successful pilot program at Ponderosa Park.
Teen programs will be newly offered at Canyon High School and at Esperanza High.
This brings to nine the total high schools served.
Other activities which will be expanded involve women's and girl's sports,
drama, the Greek Theatre events at Pearson Park, and the nature program under
Anaheim City School District sponsorship.
Orchestral music instruction.for elementary students will be tried at S locations
as a new program.
UTILITIES
The Utilities Director and staff will be diligently following the trends of.
electrical rates so that forecasts can be quickly adjusted and related to management
and the Council for appropriate reaction. At the same time this staff will be
actively pursuing the electrical generation participation opportunities for which
the most recent electrical bond issue was approved.
Financing of most of the capital improvement for the electrical and water
systems is dependent upon the sale of Revenue Bonds. $42S,000 of the improvements
for water and $2,000,000 of the electrical requirements are dependent upon such
sale. Budgets for these bonds are shown in Sec III of this budget document.
The four "new" positions shown in this department are transitions from
federal funds to the Electrical Fund. Three are the positions established to
implement the productivity effort recommended by Kapner, Bogenrief & Wolfberg.
The other position is a meter reader to keep up with the constantly growing
number of accounts.
The Electrical Division expects to continue with engineering studies for
participation in generation facilities, construct numeroustransmisSion and dis-
tribution lines, and conduct a program of power factor and voltage regulation
improvement from Revenue. Bonds.
Commodity cost is by far the largest single item in this budget. The' electrical
energy cost anticipated this coming year is $42,8S8,000, up $6,8Sg,000 or 19% from
the current year adjusted budget.
The Water Division budget is similar to the Electrical Division budget in that
commodity cost is the largest item. ~ater supply costs are expected to be $S06,190
above the 1974-7S budget, or 27%.
Design of a reservoir in Hidden Canyon, construction of a pre-treatment facility
at the Lenain plant to accommodate water from the California State water system,
and numerous new water lines are proposed to be financed from remaining Water
Revenue Bonds.
In addition to implementing the TRES Computer System for utility billing and
information, the Customer Service Division plans to install a video terminal
inquiry system to improve response time for customer inquiries. This installation
will substantially postpone the need for additional billing clerks.
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REDEVELOPMENT
Although technically redevelopment is separately administered by the Redevelop-
ment Agency, the five members of the City Council constitute the Agency. This
coming year should see the early completion of plans by various consultants and
some beginnings of development in Project Alpha, particularly in the downtown
segment. About'S4,000,000 of tax increment will be available for assisting
development.
A new Housing Division is being formed to assist in obtaining Housing grants
for development in Anaheim. It is too early to estimate the significance of this
activity, except that it compliments the Project Alpha activity and should support
itself entirely from grants.
REVENUES
It is recommended that this year the funds from the State and Local Assistance
Act of 1972 (Revenue Sharing) be used to fund the City's portion of the Broadway
Sform Drain from Gilbert to Euclid Street. $440,000 is requested for the City's share
of approximately 50%. The remainder w~ll be paid by the County of Orange.
The remaining $1,353,699 will cover the salary and wage requirements of the
Police Detective Division,
Federal grants for Manpower activities are expected to be about $2,400,000
depending upon final Congressional action.
Total Federal Grants included in this budget are nearly $5,000,000.
State subventions from gasoline taxes, cigarette and beverage taxes, motor
vehicles fees~ etc. returned to cities for specific purposes total $3,275,959.
Other major sources of revenue anticipated are sales and use tax $8,900,000;
property tax $6,987,061, transfer from operation of the electrical system to the
general fund $4,575,000, and hotel/motel room occupancy tax $2,250,000. An estimated
revenue of $3,~01,947 will offset a major portion of the Stadium and Convention
Center costs.
Electrical rates are obviously our most severe concern with rates of purchased
power going up much more frequently than the retail rates pass on the additional
cost. Briefly, wholesale rates are regulated by the Federal Power Conunis$ion
which places the rates into effect almost upon request by the serving utility,
in our case the Southern California Edison Company. After the rates are being
paid at the new rate the FPC holds hearings and makes its decisions.
Meanwhile, the California Public Utilities Commission uses a different procedure
to regulate retail rates of the Edison Company to which Anaheim rates are tied,
These rates only go into effect after hearings and a decision by the CPUC. This
lag can easily be a year or longer, with consequent imbalance to the City rate
structure.
This imbalance, coupled with the high degree of uncertainty as to what the rates
will be, makes revenue and expenditure projection for one item, electrical energy,
a very tenuous one. Since $51,886,000 or 52.3% of the City revenue and $42,858,000
or 43.2% of its expenditure is for purchase or sale of electrical energy alone, any
substantial negative change in these estimates will require immediate braking of
expenditures. Long-term positive change would enable the Council to consider some
alternate opportunities.
CONTINGENCY
This budget only provides $150,000 for contingencies to be provided with
specific City Council discretion throughout the year. This is, a very small
contingency, although past years experience shows it to be adeq~am unless used
for land acquisition or major construction.
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I have attempted to cover the highlights of the proposed budget in'this
narrative; additional and more detailed information can be found in the narrative
at the beginning of each departmental budget.
The cooperation and effort put forth in the budget development' by thc budget
staff and all of thc departmental personnel involved has made it possible to
present a balanced budget in an economically uncertain year. Back up positions
involving personnel and service reductions have been outlined by each department
to be implemented if necessary. Conservative practices hopefully will avoid
such a necessity.
Respectful ly submitted,
/s/ Keith A. Murdoch
Keith A. Murdoch
City Manager
Mr. Murdoch stressed that in preparing the budget for the coming Fiscal
Year, a series of estimates were utilized which are not as definitive as they
have been in the past, and certainly not as definitive as management would like
them to be. This is particularly true in the area of purchased electrical
power and power sales. He advised that there is the distinct possibility that
the difference between revenue and expenditures on this one item can vary
substantially. The information necessary to make these projections is not
forthcoming from the Federal Power Commission nor from the State Public Utilities
Commission.
Mr. Murdoch stated that on the basis of the estimated revenues and estimated
expenditures, a budget has been prepared which to his belief includes most, if
not all, of the items which the Council has expressed interest in up to this
point. He advised that it does propose to begin a paramedic program, includes
construction of two branch libraries from revenue sharing funds and for the
staffing of said libraries. He advised that most City activities have been
retained at the same level of service at which the City has been operating for
the past several years, but not in all areas. This is particularly true in
Public Works where additional streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, street trees,
etc., continue to be added to the maintenance load, and since the City is not
adding personnel or equipment the department is not able to provide the same
level of service. This situation is aggravated because of a substantial increase
in paving material costs. Although the proposed budget allows continuance with
what might appear to be an adequate level of service in Public Works, this
level may not be continued for a lengthy period of time and will most certainly
require that emphasis be placed on Public Works activities in some other budget
year in order to avoid major replacement costs in subsequent years.
At the conclusion of Mr. Murdoch's comments, Councilwoman Kaywood referred
to the cost listed for acquisition of an inert dump site, and questioned whether
any thought had been given to separation of cans, bottles, and paper, and
recycling these back into use, as this might eliminate the need for acquisition
of the dump site.
Mr. Murdoch advised that the separation of trash for collection has been
reviewed periodically but that the additional cost to accomplish this, when
compared with the savings accrued, up to the present time would not justify the
utilization of that method.
Mr. Thornton Piersall related that the County, since they are responsible
for the transfer and ultimate disposal of trash, are actively pursuing an
energy recovery cycle with salvageable value and that he believes within a
short period of time a County-wide program of this type will be utilized.
In reply to Councilman Sneegas, Mr. Murdoch explained that the entire cost
of the Police Detective Bureau is shown carried under Revenue Sharing, Page No.
2-313. He explained that Revenue Sharing Funds were treated as part of the
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overall revenue available. Only two items are shown in the Revenue Sharing
Account proposed for the 1975-76 Budget, the Broadway Storm Drain and the
Police Detective Bureau. He advised that when the storm drain cost is deducted,
the amount remaining in Revenue Sharing Funds is about equal to the expense of
the Detective Bureau, and that it was a simpler method of accounting to place
the Detective Bureau in Revenue Sharing than to calculate what portions of
capital improvements could be included to make up this amount.
Councilman Sneegas voiced his opinion that the principle for application
of Revenue Sharing Funds is to lower future costs as much as possible and that
he was concerned lest the City become dependent on Revenue Sharing Funds for
necessary services. He stated that he did not find fault with what is being
done, but feared it might be misinterpreted.
Mr. Murdoch replied that up to this point the major portion of Revenue
Sharing expenditures has been for capital improvement items. He further indi-
cated that there has been criticism from Congress on the use of Revenue Sharing
Funds for capital improvements rather than program activity, some Congressmen
feeling that this money should be put into additional social service programs.
Councilman Seymour agreed that it is risky to utilize Revenue Sharing
Funds for such necessary services as the Detective Bureau~ because this approach
carries the danger that when these funds are cut off it will then appear that
additional revenue sources are necessary in order to provide the same levels of
service. He compared Revenue Sharing Funds to employment programs such as CETA
and PEP, which are temporary and therefore the duties should remain isolated
from the normal municipal work load.
Councilman Seymour further questioned the amounts shown in various places
in the budget under the item, "travel and authorized expense", in particular
$5,000 shown in Account No. 421, Miscellaneous Non-departmental Travel and
Authorized Expense, as well as the $4,400 shown under Management Information
System and in various sections of the Utilities Department Budget in the total
amount of $16,300. He also questioned the budgeting of $11,398 for travel and
authorized expenses for the Police Department, whereas the Fire Department has
requested only $1,155 for this item.
Mr. Murdoch advised that the Travel and Authorized Expense Accounts provide
for the Council's weekly meeting expenses, attendance at League of Cities and
other professional meetings, including the occasions when the City of Anaheim
acts as host. He stressed that the Miscellaneous Non-departmental Account is
utilized to pay the expenses of all Council Members, Department Heads and Plan-
ning Commissioners who attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Any travel under the Management Information Service Account would be relative
to the Geo-Coding Grant activity.
Mr. Hoyt enumerated that the various amounts budgeted for travel and
authorized expense in the Utilities Department Budget are for professional and
technical meetings which various employees are assigned to attend. He offered
complete cost breakdowns which were utilized to develop the amounts included.
Mr. Hoyt emphasized that Council should be absolutely aware that there are
other expenses incurred when he and/or members of his department travel to
Washington in connection with rate cases and these are charged to the work
order which establishes that rate case. These costs are in addition to what is
shown in the budget.
Police Chief Bastrup replied to Councilman Seymour that his department
utilizes the funds budgeted under travel and authorized expenses for Police
Officers Training Seminars and conferences and community service monthly meet-
ings, and that the Fire Department is not involved in these activities to this
same extent.
Councilman Seymour questioned the validity of the amounts included for
automotive equipment expenses under the various City departments, and was
advised by Mr. Murdoch that this is a distributive cost which is based on the
number of vehicles assigned to the department and that the cost includes mainte-
nance, tires, gasoline, oil and overhead; basically all costs associated with
the vehicle except for the vehicle itself.
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Councilman Seymour referred to Page No. 1.1 of the budget document, to
that portion of the City Manager's budget message which points out that the
proposed budget for the 1975-76 Fiscal Year which totals $99,272,303 does not
include provision for any upward movement in salaries and wages~ which the
Council may approve in the coming fiscal year; neither does it provide for
adjustments which may occur in sanitation rates as result of the recent strike,
nor for possible adjustments to electrical and water rates which are established
by other agencies. He contended that this budget was, therefore, not balanced
because it provides no latitude whatsoever. He noted that it is unrealistic to
expect that the City will go through the coming fiscal year without the increases
in employee wages, salaries, and sanitation, electric and water rates. He
voiced the opinion that the budget should include a $4,000,000 surplus to cover
these contingencies.
Mr. Murdoch advised that the method continually used in the past to provide
for salary adjustments, if the Council grants these, was to be sure that there
was a sufficient amount in the unappropriated reserve to cover the amount of
increase anticipated.
In reply to Councilman Seymour's question as to why the amount in unappro-
priated reserves is not shown in the budget document, Mr. Murdoch advised that
this information is provided the Council in the financial statement. Mr. Ringer
stated that the monthly ledger of April 30, 1975 indicates an amount of
$1,225,000 in unappropriated reserve.
Councilman Seymour stated he realized it was dangerous to discuss employee
increases, but the amount in unappropriated reserve would not cover a figure of
10%.
Mr. Murdoch further pointed out in connection with potential increases in
commodity costs to the City which are anticipated in the coming year, that the
Council has the obligation to pass these additional costs on to the consumer.
Councilman Seymour agreed but only after the Council has met the obligation
of approving an absolute minimum budget. Councilman Seymour stated that he was
convinced a $4,000,000 surplus could be found in this budget; and that this
should be identified as such and set aside to be used for these contingencies
and the higher rates would not then have to be passed on to the consumer. He
stressed that he felt it is time to make some bonafide effort to reduce the
expense of government.
Councilman Pebley stated that he felt it was foolish not to provide for
higher levels of maintenance for the streets in the City, since it would be
more expensive in the long run, particularly in the case of blacktop.
Councilman Seymour agreed that it is unquestionably true that adequate
street maintenance and improvements are necessary, but pointed out that lower
levels of maintenance have been going on for ten years.
Councilman Seymour pointed out that the budget message indicates there is
an actual reduction in central administrative staff and activity which amounts
to $127,380. which came about as the reSult of the Arthur Young & Company
audit. He stated that if it is possible for Arthur Young & Company to find
savings in these small departments, he questioned why the Council has not had
the cooperation of Department Heads in achieving similar savings in their
department. He stated that although the Council has been advocating economy
and efficiency in government for one year now, they have actually not seen any
efforts from Department Heads or any accomplishments demonstrated in this
connection. He voiced the opinion that the City Manager cannot be held account-
able, that he has made a valiant effort to effect the reduction from
$107,000,000, originally requested to the current amount, and is to be commended.
Rather, Councilman Seymour was of the opinion that it is the individual Depart-
ment Head's responsibility to lower this proposed budget. He wished to go on
record that he would not vote for salary increases for Department Heads who
have not made these budget cuts and who have not changed their attitude towards
effecting economies in their departments.
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In attempting to reduce overall costs and to allocate the $4,000,000 sur-
plus, Councilman Seymour suggested that the City freeze all unfilled positions
and that it be made a requirement that a Department Head seek Council approval
to fill any vacated position, tte indicated that he would be willing to forego
the travel and authorized expenses budgeted for Council, or that only one
Council Member be designated to attend a function rather than five. He felt
Department Heads should also be willing to cut down in this area. In addition,
he suggested that Department Heads evaluate once again their capital outlay
requests, since they know in what areas they are able to cut back. He con-
cluded that he would not approve the proposed budget until a substantial surplus
has been created to cover these unknown expenditures as they come up.
Councilwoman Kaywood referred to the Arthur Young & Company report of this
date which recommended the filling of the Assistant Utilities Director position,
and therefore, she did not feel all unfilled positions could be frozen across
the board.
Councilman Seymour replied all positions could be frozen with each'unfilled
position considered on its own merit. Also, the same procedure could be applied
to vacations. This would ensure that all employees who now work for the City
could continue to work for the City if they want to~ and ensure them a reasonable
increase in wage in October. If the items he has discussed are not done, in
his opinion other drastic cuts will have to be made that will be totally unpal-
atable to this political body as well as to the employees of the City of Anaheim.
Mayor Thom stated he shared the same general concerns expressed by
Councilman Seymour.
Mayor Thom asked if any members of the audience wished to address the City
Council relative to the proposed 1975-76 Budget.
Mr. Joe White referred to Page No. 2-249 of the budget document which
indicates that it is proposed that $2,000,000 worth of capital expenditures on
power supply costs in 1975-76 will be financed from the $150,000,000 bond issue
recently approved. He stated that the purpose indicated for that bond money
prior to the time of the election was to invest in power generation and transmis-
sion projects which would ultimately lead to a savings for the consumers. He
voiced concern that there will be no funds left for generation if the City
begins to use these now for improvements to the distribution system. He urged
that the proponents of the ballot measure, i.e., the Board of Directors of the
Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and the Consumers for Low Cost Electricity, come
forward to comment on the proposed use of these bond funds in this manner.
Mayor Thom suggested that the amount of $210,698 committed for the payment
of the debt service for the Anaheim Hills Golf Course also be removed from the
budget, because it was his understanding that if there were no profits realized,
the City was not legally obligated to make the payments on the note.
The Assistant City Attorney advised his office would issue an opinion on
this subject.
Councilman Sneegas inquired how the $2,000,000 referred to by Mr. White
relates to future power generation. The Utilities Director explained that
although the thrust of the campaign for the bond election was, as Mr. White
described, to provide funds for electric generation and transmission facilities,
the ballot measure also provided a broad ability to use the funds for the
purposes set forth specifically in the ballot proposal. The campaign also
stressed the intent of the measure was to provide rate relief, and if using any
of these funds for current capital construction will provide rate relief, this
is authorized under the ballot measure, even though, when the measure was
proposed this use was not contemplated for these funds.
Mr. Hoyt further explained that interest on the bonds during construction
of power generating facilities would be funded from bond proceeds, however, if
the City uses proceeds of the bonds for distribution capital construction,
unrelated to a production facility, that situation does not apply. They would
be short-term construction items. Any repayment of principal and interest and
whatever other items that would be covered by the covenants, would come directly
from current revenues.
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In response to Councilman Sneegas, Mr. Hoyt added that the item called
Power Supply Study Costs covers those areas which are properly capitalized
under expenses in connection with any of the projects with which the City is
involved, such as the City's portion of the feasibility study for the Inter-
mountain Power Project. The remainder of the capital expenditure is a normal
investment for electric facilities in new tracts.
Mr. Murdoch pointed out that if the $2,000,000 under discussion was not
used for the purposes proposed in the budget, and if the City were to go ahead
with improvements and capital expenditures which are normal to the operation of
the Utility, that means $2,000,000 less would be available for the General
Fund.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
public hearing on the proposed 1975-76 Budget for the City of Anaheim was
continued to the meeting of June 17, 1975. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murdoch advised that he is somewhat concerned about the methodology to
be used to achieve the surplus requested by Councilman Seymour, and advised
that Department Heads had prepared their budget requests in accordance with the
City policies followed in the past. He suggested that there may be the need
for some discussion with Council of these policies before they are arbitrarily
changed.
Councilman Seymour stated that if the City Manager was indicating a reduc-
tion in level of service in City departments, he is not in agreement that it is
necessary. He voiced the opinion that it is possible to achieve more produc-
tivity and greater efficiency than the City is currently receiving from its
employees.
Mr. Murdoch stated that in order to achieve the magnitude of reduction
requested, he is indicating that there is a need for reduction in level of
services.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CONSIDERATION WITH THE 1975-76 BUDGET (GYMNASIUMS~
LIGHTING AT ADDITIONAL TENNIS COURTS - ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
ACQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY ADJACENT TO JOHN MARSHALL SCHOOL):
GYMNASIUMS AND ADDITIONAL TENNIS COURT LIGHTING: Mr. Murdoch submitted and
read a communication from R. Kenton Wines, Superintendent, Anaheim Union High
School District, dated May 8, 1975, indicating that said District is in need of
dual-purpose gymnasiums at Sycamore, Apollo, Dale, and Trident Junior High
Schools, and that the District would be interested in a Joint Powers Operation
with the City of Anaheim to build the facilities at these four junior high
school sites.
Mr. Wines' letter further advised that the District would also be interested
in lighting additional tennis courts for community use.
~CQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY ADJACENT TO JOHN MARSHALL SCHOOL: Mr. Murdoch
advised that no funding was provided in the 1975-76 Budget for the.acquisition
of a park site addition on the north side of La ?alma Avenue, adjacent to the
John Marshall School playground. The property previously discussed consists of
about 11 acres and the intention was to purchase that property over a period of
time, with initial payments from in-lieu fees generated by the proposed Anaheim
Shores development. On that basis, no money was budgeted for the land acquisi-
tion this year. It has now been learned that the owner of the property wishes
the park to be handled separately and prefers to deal directly with the City
rather than through the developer.
Mr. Murdoch advised that in response to a plea made by the City, the owner
has agreed to sell 6 acres of the property at a price substantially lower than
the current market value, inasmuch as the City was active in curtailing develop-
ment when the property was being held as a college site. Further, they are
agreeable to carrying the purchase over a three year period. In order to deal
directly with the owner, however, it may be necessary to provide for the first
year's installment from the 1975-76 Budget.
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Councilman Seymour voiced the opinion that it would be in the best interest
of the City to pursue the joint activities mentioned by Superintendent Wines,
especially if a bonding approach can be utilized. He indicated he would also
be in agreement to acquisition of the park land on the favorable terms described
and would be hopeful that it could be worked out with postponement to the
greatest degree of any sizable cash amount.
JOINT POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSES TO MEDICAL AID CALLS: Councilman
Sneegas related his concern regarding the manner in which a medical aid call
was recently handled. He advised that the Fire Department responded promptly
to the call, however, prior to their arrival on the scene, there were Anaheim
Police Officers in the immediate vicinity who were obviously not aware of the
emergency. He stated that he hoped that the dispatching of emergency calls to
Police and Fire units would not be utilized as a justification for paramedics.
The most important concern is the most rapid response to the call for aid
possible and because there are more Police units it is feasible that these
could be closer to the victim and, therefore, render earlier care.
Brief discussion of the situation was conducted between Council Members
and the Fire and Police Chiefs, during which the Fire Chief explained that
their dispatching system is so equipped that the Fire units can listen in on
the call between informant and dispatcher which gives them an additional advan-
tage in getting a unit moving. Chief Riley indicated that this was probably
the case, and that the Fire unit had arrived at the scene before the dispatcher
notified the Police Department and requested assistance. He advised that the
Police and Fire Departments have a very good working relationship.
Police Chief Bastrup stated that he would like to monitor incoming medical
aid calls to the Fire Department, but presently does not have the proper equip-
ment to do so. He advised that they are currently working with the telephone
company to devise a system which would cut in and permit the Police Department
to be immediately aware of these calls.
In reply to Councilman Sneegas, Chief Bastrup advised that he is aware of
the problem with background noise in the Police Dispatching Center, and has
submitted a work order to rectify that situation.
Councilwoman Kaywood left the Council Chamber. (.5:30 P.M.)
APPEAL - ORDER TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH THE STRUCTURE AT 434 SOUTH EUCLID STREET:
Appeal submitted by Dudley B. Frank from Order issued by the Building Division,
to repair or demolish the structure located at 434 South Euclid Street pursuant
to Section 15.04.204 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, was presented for Council
consideration.
The City Clerk advised that a further communication was received from the
applicant dated June 6, 1975, in which he formally withdrew his appeal and
indicated that itwas his intent to remove or repair subject structure, and will
either apply for a new building permit or remove the structure within 30 days.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the City
Council permitted the withdrawal of the appeal from compliance with Section
15.04.204, submitted by Dudley B. Frank, 1657 East 4th Street, Santa Ana,
92701. Councilwoman Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8633 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Request of Mr. C. J. Queyrel,
Anacal Engineering Company, dated May 14, 1975, for a one-year extension of
time to Tentative Tract No. 8633 was submitted together with reports from
Development Services Department and the City Engineer recommending approval of
the extension of time requested. The City Engineer further recommended said
extension be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. If permanent street name signs have not been installed, temporary
street name signs shall be installed prior to any occupancy.
2. That Condition No. 5 of subject tentative tract be changed to read:
"That drainage of said property shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory
to the City Engineer. That should Peralta Hills be included in a drainage
district subject property will pay required fees as established by said district
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prior to issuance of a building permit. If fee has not been established prior
to issuance of building permits an estimated fee will be required as fixed by
the Engineering Division. Fee adjustment will be made on determination of
final fee. No grading shall be permitted between October 15th and April 15th.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Seymour, a one-year
extension of time for Tentative Map, Tract No. 8633 was granted, expiring
June 4, 1976, subject to the conditions recommended by the City Engineer.
Councilwoman Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 8115, 8116, 8117, AND 8134~ REVISIONS NO. 1 - EXTENSION OF
TIME: Request of Mr. Gerald W. Obert, Project Engineer, Anaheim Hills, Inc.,
dated May 21, 1975, for a one-year extension of time to Tentative Map, Tract
Nos. 8115, 8116, 8117, and 8134, Revisions No. 1, was submitted together with
reports from Development Services Department and the City Engineer recommending
approval of the extension of time as requested. The City Engineer recommended
said extension be granted subject to the following condition:
1. If permanent street name signs have not been installed, temporary
street name signs shall be installed prior to any occupancy.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Pebley, a one-year
extension of time for Tentative Maps, Tract Nos. 8115, 8116, 8117, and 8134,
Revisions No. 1, was granted, expiring June 26, 1976, subject to the condition
recommended by the City Engineer. Councilwoman Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
SOLICITATION PERMIT - COMMITTEE TO COMBAT HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE: Application for
permit to solicit charitable funds in the City of Anaheim between June 1 and
June 30, 1975, submitted by Mary G. Boyle on behalf of the Committee to Combat
Huntington's Disease, was presented for Council consideration together with
reports from the City Attorney's Office, Police Department, and Business License
Division. Said permit was approved on motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by
Councilman Thom. Councilwoman Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
SOLICITATION PERMIT - AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
Application for permit to solicit charitable funds in the City of Anaheim
between August 6 and October 5, 1975, submitted by Mariana W. Porter, on behalf
of the American Diabetes Association of Southern California, was presented for
Council consideration together with reports from the City Attorney's Office,
Police Department, and Business License Division. Said permit was approved as
requested on motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley.
Councilwoman Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION - GRADING PERMITS~ 245 SOUTH
PERALTA HILLS DRIVE AND 5140 EAST CRESCENT DRIVE: Applications for negative
declaration from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact report in
connection with grading permits for a single-family residence and single-family
residence and tennis court at 245 South Peralta Hills Drive and 5140 East
Crescent Drive, respectively, were presented together with recommendations made
by the City Planning Commission at their meeting held May 28, 1975, that said
projects be declared exempt.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City
Council finds that the projects proposed at 245 South Peralta Hills Drive and
5140 East Crescent Drive will have no significant effect on the environment and
are, therefore, exempt from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact
report. Councilwoman Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
FINAL MAP, TRACT NO. 7422 (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 128~ RECLASSIFICATION
NO. 70-71-25): Developer, Lan-Ron Enterprises. Tract is located on the north
side of La Palma Avenue, east of Imperial Highway and contains 87 RS-5000 zoned
lots.
The City Engineer recommended approval and reported that said final map
conforms substantially with the tentative map previously approved; that bond
has been forwarded to the City Attorney for approval and required fees paid.
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On the recommendation of the City Engineer, Councilman Pebley moved that
Final Map, Tract No. 7422 be approved, subject to approval of required bond by
the City Attorney. Councilman §neegas seconded the motion. Councilwoman
Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY PARTICIPATION IN IMPROVEMENT COSTS AND TREE REMOVAL COSTS (TRACT NO. 8204):
The recommendation of the City Engineer that payment of $4,460.96 to Covington
Brothers for the City of Anaheim's participation in improvement costs and tree
removal for property located in front of the Cerritos Avenue Elementary School,
Savanna School District, located immediately west of Tract No. 8204, be approved,
was submitted. The Cities of Anaheim and Cypress and the developer having
previously agreed to share said costs o£ improvement.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Pebley, the City
Council authorized payment in the amount of $4,460.96, to Covington Brothers
for the City o£ Anaheim's participation share of improvement costs and tree
removal on property located immediately west of Tract No. 8204. Councilwoman
Kaywood absent. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilwoman Kaywood returned to the Council Chamber. (5:35 P.M.)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 612: Mr. Roberts reported that the Southern California
Baptist Church, in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 612 originally
granted in 1964 to permit the construction of a church and day school facilities
on property located on the north side of Orange Avenue, west of Fann Street,
has submitted revised plans to the City Planning Commission indicating a proposal
to construct church facilities which are slightly larger than that which was
originally approved and further requesting additional waivers from Code require-
ments pertaining to set back from the property line and permitted building
height.
Mr. Roberts recalled that this property was the subject of Council discus-
sion previously, when a petition of opposition to issuance of building permits
was submitted by adjacent homeowners. (See Council Minutes of July 30, 1974,
Page Nos. 74-768 through 74-769.) The homeowners at that time expressed the
opinion that subject property would best be acquired by the City and used for
the expansion of adjacent Chapparal Park. This opinion was again voiced by
interested homeowners at the City Planning Commission meeting of June 9, 1975,
when the revised plans were discussed. At that meeting the City Planning
Commission indicated that in their opinion it would be most appropriate for
that property to be utilized for the expansion of Chapparal Park, rather than
for the construction of a church facility, if there was any way to accomplish
this.
Mr. Roberts outlined the agreement between the City and the Southern
California Baptist Church which provides that if the church has not proceeded
with construction of this facility as planned by August 18, 1975, then the City
agrees to pay $30,000 £or the property. Mr. Roberts stated that in accordance
with direction given by Council when the matter was last discussed, other
alternatives were pursued, i.e., to locate surplus City property which would
meet the needs of the church and work out a trade arrangement; to negotiate
acquisition by the City at the previously agreed upon price. Neither of these
alternatives proved practicable for the church.
Mr. Roberts read the motion made by the City Planning Commission on this
matter and advised that they are seeking Council's direction prior to their
decision on the revised plans.
Council discussion ensued during which it was pointed out that access for
Chapparal Park and substantial parking area for joint church and park use has
been provided.
Following discussion, it was generally agreed by the Council Members that
they would be willing to negotiate a land trade agreement, if suitable City-
owned surplus property were located for the church use, however, they would not
be amenable to purchasing land for trade purposes.
Councilman Seymour voiced the opinion that the church should abide by the
original terms of the agreement and not seek additional variances for construc-
tion of a larger facility.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, 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. PUBLIC DANCE PERMITS: The following permits were granted subject to the
recommendations of the Chief of Police:
a. Public Dance Permit for dance to be held by the Garden Grove Police
Association and Stanton Police Association on June 15, 1975, at the Anaheim
Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
(Jack D. George, Applicant)
b. Public Dance Permit for dance to be held by Sociedad Progresista
Mexicana Logia No. 33 on June 15, 1975 at Carpenter's Hall, 608 West Vermont
Avenue, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Concha C. Flores, Applicant)
2. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims were denied and referred to
the insurance carrier:
a. Claim submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Sparrow for damage sustained
to driveway, purportedly caused by the Phone Company, Gas Company, and Water
and Electric Divisions of Anaheim, on or about March 3, 1975.
b. Claim submitted by Sharon Rene Rumsey for injuries sustained purportedly
as a result of no marked crosswalk as well as speed limits unsafe for area, on
or about April 7, 1975.
c. Claim submitted by Anita L. Rumsey for emotional and psychological
distress, anxiety and concern purportedly sustained as a result of unsafe speed
limit and negligence pertaining to crosswalks causing injury to daughter, on or
about April 7, 1975.
d. Claim submitted by Maggie Touchstone for injuries purportedly sustained
as a result of a fall caused by unsafe walking conditions along the side of
Highway 39 at Orange Avenue, on or about May 27, 1975.
3. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and
filed:
a. Before the Public Utilities Commission - Order of Dismissal - Applica-
tion of Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Western Division) for authority to publish
automatic labor cost adjustment tariff provision.
b. Community Center Authority - Minutes - May 5, 1975.
c. Community Redevelopment Commission - Minutes - May 7 and May 14, 1975.
d. Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County - Minutes - May 15, 1975.
e. Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County:
Newport Beach Resolution Nos. 8484 and 8485
Newport Beach Letters (ICC Nos. 182 and 183)
San Juan Capistrano Resolution Nos. 75-4-2-8, 75-5-7-1, and 75-5-7-5
Huntington Beach Resolution Nos. 4075 (ICC No. 187) and 4075 (ICC No.
189)
Seal Beach Resolution Nos. 2435 and 2438
Orange Resolution Nos. 4133, 4134, and 4135
MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIT OF TAX ASSESSMENT ROLLS - PRO-RATED PARTICIPATION: Mr. Murdoch reported on
communication received from Supervisor Ralph A. Diedrich, apprising the City
Council that the Board of Supervisors has contracted with the State Board of
Equalization to conduct an audit of past and present assessment rolls. Super-
visor Diedrich further asked that the City Council consider, should the City of
Anaheim be among the jurisdictions which receive any revenue, that a pro-rated
contribution be made to pay the $50,000 audit cost.
The City Council Members, following brief discussion, indicated agreement
to contribute towards the cost of the County audit, on a pro-rated basis,
should any funds be received as a result of same.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-284 - ESTABLISHING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION - APPRENTICE
MAINTENANCE PAINTER: Mr. Garry McRae reported that as a result of negotiations
with the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association it is recommended that a new
job classification, Apprentice Maintenance Painter, be created and allocated to
salary schedule 556 C - E ($873.60 - $963.73).
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Mr. McRae reported that the Personnel Department has been discussing this
classification situation with the A.M.E.A., which affects a number of employees
in the general classification of Utility Man who have been performing painting
duties on and of£. This plan will effect a reorganization and combination o£
maintenance forces for the Stadium and Convention Center, by establishing
painting crews that can work at either facility. This will require paint crews
in the magnitude of eight positions, presently five of these are filled. In
order to provide for a closely monitored pro§ram for training employees to be
Journeyman Painters it is recommended that this new job classification be
established, effective June 10, 1975. Three of the individuals who have been
performing this type of work would be placed in these positions which have
salary rates comparable to Maintenance Helper, and then be advanced to Journeyman
Painter at the end of the apprenticeship period. This conclusion was arrived
at jointly with the A.M.E.A.
In response to Councilman Seymour, Mr. McRae advised that there will be an
ultimate cost increase o£ $1,500 per position per year for a total of $4,500,
but it is felt this would be off-set by the advantage of having a full'crew of
Journeymen Painters at the conclusion of the apprenticeship period. He stressed
that originally the A.M.E.A. was requesting that these invididuals be advanced
to Journeyman Painter positions immediately. The positions vacated in the
general classification Utility Man will be deleted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-284: On the recommendation of the Personnel Director,
Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 75R-284 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
74R-520, AND ESTABLISHING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY. (Apprentice
Maintenance Painter, Salary schedule 556 C - E, $873.60 - 963.73, effective
June 10, 1975)
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-284 duly passed and adopted.
PROPOSAL FOR ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY CONSULTING SERVICES - WAGE AND CLASSIFICATION
STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED BY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: Mr. Garry McRae reported that in
connection with the substantial additional consulting services recommended by
Arthur Young & Company, the Personnel Department has presented several proposals
to Council and it has been directed that City staff perform some of these
activities, to the extent possible, and negotiate for consulting services to
direct these efforts with the Arthur Young & Company. Mr. McRae stated that as
a result of discussions with Arthur Young & Company they have proposed to per-
form the following:
1. Analyze the City's salary setting policies and practices affecting all
full-time City employees excluding Management.
2. Identify and evaluate possible alternative approaches for establishing
salary policy as a means to increase the City's control over salary costs.
3. Analyze the City's salary survey methodology including related data
collection and analysis techniques.
4. Develop guidelines and recommendations to improve salary survey
methodology, related analytical procedures and presentation of salary survey
data.
The fee for the above services, based on the individual consultant's
hourly rates presently in effect, would be between $6,000 and $9,000, with
additional out of pocket expenses of $600. He recommended that a consulting
program be established in the magnitude set forth on an hourly rate basis.
The City Council indicated they would prefer that this proposal be dis-
cussed with Arthur Young & Company by the Audit Steering Committee prior to
taking any action.
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City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 10, 1975, 1:30 P.M.
AUTHORIZATION - EXPENDITURE OF CETA TITLE I FUNDS: On motion by Councilman
Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Council authorized the expendi-
ture of CETA Title I Funds as follows: $38,561 'for the Housing Repair Program;
and $249,653 for the Summer Youth Program. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-285 - ACCEPTANCE OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEED - EASEMENT FOR
SEWER PURPOSES (RIVERSIDE FREEWAY AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY): Councilman Pebley
offered Resolution No. 75R-285 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT-
ING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DIRECTOR'S DEED FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RE EASEMENT
FOR SEWER PURPOSES (RIVERSIDE FREEWAY AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY).
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-285 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-286 - AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM: Councilman Pebley offered Resolution No. 75R-286 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR
MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. (Effective as of January 1,
1975 until amended or terminated)
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-286 duly passed and adopted.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - IMPROVEMENTS, PLACENTIA RETARDING BASIN
(ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT): Report and recommendation from the City
Engineer that the City Council approve plans and specifications received from
the Orange County Flood Control District for the construction of improvements
within the Placentia Retarding Basin were submitted, and said plans and specifi-
cations were approved as recommended on motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded
by Councilman Thom. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION - REPLACEMENT OF CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT AT OLIVE HILLS RESERVOIR:
Report from the Utilities Director recommending that the City purchase chlorin-
ation equipment, Item Nos. 1 and 2 as offered by the Wallace & Tiernan Division
of Penwalt Corporation, to replace ten year old unreliable chlorinator/analyzer.
Mr. Hoyt pointed out that the supplier recommended did not submit the
lowest bid and referred to his memorandum which gives the supporting judgments
for the recommendation.
Councilwoman Kaywood pointed out that Page No. 2 of the quotation from
Wallace & Tiernan states that the price does not include supervision of startup
or operator training services, for which the current rate is $225 per day,
although the proposal from the competing company, Fischer & Porter, specifies
that these costs are included in the purchase price.
Mr. Hoyt advised that the Water Superintendent had received verbal assurance
that these services would be provided to the City at no extra charge.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City
Council authorized the purchase of chlorination equipment, Item Nos. 1 and 2
from Wallace & Tiernan Division, Penwalt Corporation, subject to deletion of
the paragraph contained in said quotation with regard to supervision of startup
and operator training services, and with the understanding that the City will
receive these services at no additional cost. MOTION CARRIED.
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City .Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 10, 1975, 1:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-287 - AGREEMENT WITH TALLMANTZ AVIATION~ INC. - MAINTENANCE
OF POLICE HELICOPTERS: The proposed agreement with Tallmantz Aviation, Inc., for
maintenance of the two Police helicopters was submitted for Council consideration
and it was explained at the request of Councilman Seymour, that the charge is
based on the number of flying hours, i.e., $26.35 per hour flown.
Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 75R-287 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 BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND TALLMANTZ AVIATION,
INC., DATED JULY 1, 1975, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-287 duly passed and adopted.
REQUEST - AMENDMENT TO CONDITION NO. 4 OF TRACT NO. 5778: Request for amendment
to Condition No. 4 of the conditions of approval, Tract No. 5778 which requires
a six-foot high decorative masonry wall was continued to this meeting from the
meeting of May 27, 1975 and, on motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by
Councilwoman Kaywood, further continued to the meeting of June 24, 1975,
pending additional report. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - PROJECT ALPHA: By general
consent, the City Council determined to continue appointments of their individual
designates to the Project Area Committee for Project Alpha to the meeting of
June 17, 1975.
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-288 - WORK ORDER NO. 2286 (UTILITIES SERVICE CENTER PHASE IV):
Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 75R-288 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION
OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: UTILITIES SERVICE CENTER, PHASE IV, IN THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 2286; APPROVING THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES,
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLANS, SPECI-
FICATIONS, ETC.; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. (Bids to be
Opened - July 10, 1975, 2:00 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 No. 75R-288 duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Pebley left the Council Chamber. (6:00 P.M.)
RESOLUTION NO. 75R-289 - AWARD OF WORK ORDER NO. 751-B: In accordance with
recommendations of the City Engineer, Councilman Thom offered Resolution No.
75R-289 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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City Hall~ Anaheim~ Cali£ornia - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 10~ 1975~ 1:30 P.M.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PRO-
POSAL 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 LINCOLN AVENUE-SUNKIST STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT, IN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 751-B. (R. J. Noble Company - $15,729.90)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-289 duly passed and adopted.
REJUVENATION OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM - ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: Recom-
mendation from the Golf Course Advisory Commission that the City Council accept
the low bid submitted from Gordon's Irrigation Consulting in the amount of
$6,500 for plannin8 the rejuvenation of the irrigation system at the Anaheim
Municipal Golf Course, was submitted.
In answer to Council questions, Mr. Murdoch advised that this proposal
includes the design only, that the actual construction is expected to cost in
the range of $100,000. He reported that funds for the design portion were
included in the 1974-75 Budget.
By general consent, the Council determined to postpone consideration of
this matter until the 1975-76 Budget is resolved.
EMPLOYMENT OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM - ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SEARCH:
Mr. Murdoch presented the communication received from Mr. John R. Schllsser,
Vice President, Heidrick and Struggles, Inc., describing the terms and charges
for a proposed agreement with the City of Anaheim, i.e.: 30% of the total
guaranteed first years' compensation of the executive employed, plus out of
pocket expenses. The letter further indicates that it is hoped the search can
be completed before the end of three months, and if not, they would continue
the search up to six months from the initiation of the agreement, charging only
out of pocket expenses. If the search is not successful at the end of six
months, they would suggest a reevaluation of the entire project to determine
whether any further work is practicable or necessary, and if at that time a
decision is made to broaden or extend the search, further retainer may be
charged. Mr. Murdoch recommended that an agreement be entered into in
accordance with the terms outlined.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Attorney was authorized to prepare an agreement between the City of
Anaheim and Heidrick and Struggles, Inc., encompassing the terms outlined
above. Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 3435: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3435 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (74-75-26 - CL)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3435 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3436: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3436 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
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City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 10~ 1975, 1:30 P.M.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3425, NUNC PRO TUNC,
RELATING TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION. (Section 1.04.620.010)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour~ Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3436 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3439: The City Clerk announced that request had been received that
an ordinance be read rezoning property pursuant to Reclassification No.
71-72-44 (2) to the RM-2400 Zone, subject property being encompassed within
Tract No. 8101, and located at the southeast corner of Serrano Avenue and Nohl
Ranch Road.
Mr. James Barisic, Vice President, Anaheim Hills, Inc., was recognized by
the Mayor and read a letter into the record, indicating that although the
reading of the ordinance was requested by Hallcraft Homes, Inc., Anaheim Hills,
Inc./Texaco Ventures wishes to be placed on record as the legal owners of the
easterly portion of the property under consideration for rezoning. As legal
owners of this property, they too request that this ordinance be introduced and
ultimately adopted, however they do so with the understanding of all concerned
that Anaheim Hills, Inc./Texaco Ventures are recognized as the legal and
recorded owner of the easterly portion of that property.
Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3439 for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (71-72-44 (2) - RM-2400)
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT - ASSEMBLY BILL 1807: Councilwoman Kaywood urged that the
City Council adopt a position of support for Assembly Bill 1807, which is
proposed to increase the taxes on beer, wines, and distilled spirits by 30%.
The remaining members of the City Council, although they indicated they
would be more in favor of increasing taxes on luxury type items than other
areas, declined to support this proposed increase.
RESIGNATION AND REPLACEMENT - GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMISSION: Councilman
Seymour advised that Mrs. Jean Withrow has indicated that she wishes to resign
her appointment from the Golf Course Advisory Commission. Councilman Seymour
thereupon moved that the City Council accept Mrs. Withrow's resignation and
appoint Mrs. Mary Endicott, 1217 Connecticut Avenue, Anaheim, a member of the
Golf Course Advisory Commission. Councilman Kaywood seconded the motion.
Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION CARRIED.
ROCK CONCERTS AND OTHER REVENUE PRODUCING EVENTS AT THE ANAHEIM STADIUM:
Councilman Seymour questioned the news article he had recently read regarding
the cancellation of forthcoming rock concert type events which had been
scheduled at the Anaheim Stadium.
Mr. Liegler explained that this type of entertainment is always booked as
a tentative engagement, and that the Stadium was holding dates for these groups
but these were not confirmed.
Councilman Seymour stated that in connection with the last rock concert
event at the Stadium, Mr. Liegler and his staff demonstrated an outstanding
ability to control the crowds and to utilize the Stadium in a profit making
manner. He urged that this type of activity be promoted and further requested
that the Stadium-Convention Center Director prepare and propose to the City
Council his ideas and thoughts on what it will take to utilize the Stadium
facility, so that it is a profit making operation and to present specific
recommendations to the Council.
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City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - June 10, 1975~ 1:30 P.M.
CLARIFICATION OF NEWS ARTICLE: Councilman Seymour referred to a news article
recently published in which it was reported that Mayor Thom at a Chamber of
Commerce meeting was advocating a strong Mayor form of government with expansion
of the size of the City Council. Since he had received several telephone calls
on the matter, he wished the discussion to be openly clarified, as he personally
was aware that the news article was incorrect.
Mayor Thom advised that the question which prompted his reply was regarding
the recent Charter Amendment for direct election of the Mayor, in response to
which he did conjecture about something which the citizens might want to do
some three to ten years in the future, and this was unfortunately reported as
if factual.
ORANGE COUNTY MANPOWER COMMISSIONER AND SOCIAL SERVICES AD HOC COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN~
GERALD VIND: Mayor Thom stated that informal reports regarding results of a City
investigation and audit of the People's Center has caused him to make inquiries,
resulting in his conviction that some immediate action should be taken. He
advised that the audit report should be submitted to the City Council in a week
or two, and the City Council would then be able to make an evaluation 6oncerning
the People's Center and the Orange County Manpower Commission and the City's
involvement therein.
Due to the nature of some of the material expected to be presented in said
report, Mayor Thom advised that he had contacted the City's Manpower Commissioner
and Chairman of the City's Social Services ad hoc Committee, Mr. Gerald Vind,
and discussed with him some of the projected adverse items, resulting in
Mr. Vind's concurrence that he be suspended as Manpower Commissioner and as
Chairman of the Committee until such time as the report has been received and
reviewed and whatever action is deemed necessary has been taken by the City
Council. At that time, at the Council's pleasure, it is Mr. Vind's intent to
either remain or resign as Manpower Commissioner. He thereupon moved that the
City Council ratify the suspension of Mr. Gerald Vind from his duties as Manpower
Commissioner and as Chairman of the Social Services ad hoc Committee.
Councilman Seymour stated he also had received some indications of what
information might be contained in the investigation and audit report, and he
noted that it was the initial audit report which prompted the Council to terminate
the contract with the People's Center. He strongly endorsed the-position taken
by Mayor Thom, being of the opinion that the Council could not jeopardize the
entire social services program because of the mistakes of one or more individuals
in a small segment of the program. Further, if the report includes a recommenda-
tion to request a Grand Jury investigation, and that report substantiates the
reasons therefor, he would be the first to offer a motion recommending such an
investigation. He stated that if there was improper conduct involved, then the
Council must pursue the issue no matter who might be involved.
Councilman Thom moved to suspend Mr. Vind from his duties as Manpower
Commissioner and as Chairman of the Social Services ad hoc Committee, until such
time as the Council receives, reviews and takes whatever action it deems neces-
sary on the investigation results and audit report. Councilman Seymour seconded
the motion. Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour,-City Manager
Keith A. Murdoch was appointed Manpower Commissioner to the Orange County
Manpower Commission for the interim period, pending the outcome of the City's
investigation and audit report. Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED.
RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Sneegas moved to recess to Executive
Session. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. Councilman Pebley absent.
MOTION CARRIED. (6:40 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Members of the City
Council being present, with the exception of Councilman Pebley. (7:20 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Seymour moved to adjourn. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded
the motion. Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNED: 7: 2 0 P.M.
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