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1975/09/23Management Control Center, 114 South Claudine Street~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23~ 1975~ 10:00 A.M. The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session. PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood~ Seymour, Thom ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley, Sneegas PRESENT: GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMISSION: Hughes~ Messe, Ledford~ Macedo~ Sweet~ Endicott, and Martin ABSENT: GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMISSION: Lewis, Patterson PRESENT: INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: William Griffith DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts FINANCE DIRECTOR: M. Ringer PARKS, RECREATION AND Tt~ ARTS DIRECTOR: John Collier ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: 3ohn Harding PARK SUPERINTENDENT: Dick Kamphefner RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT: Lloyd Trapp PRESENT: REPRESENTING ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY: J. LeSieur~ E. Curmnins~ T. Haidinger A quorum of the City Council having been establtshed~ Mayor Thom called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. and announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of conducting a joint work session with the Golf Course Advisory Commission. DRAFT - RESULTS OF THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AUDIT - GOLF COURSES - ARTHUR YOUNG & CO: Mr. Cummins reviewed the objectives of the study and the Arthur Young &_Company major findings contained therein. He prefaced his report with the remarks that the first portion of the report has been completed with the presumption that the City will retain management of the golf courses. The latter half of the report will be based on the thoughts concerning the proposed facilities management con- tract with Golf of California, Ltd. A. Major Areas of Concern Identified in the Arthur Young · &i Company Report: The three primary areas of concern identified were: (1) the level of management attention afforded the golf course operations; (2) the lack of an overall coordinated plan for capital improvements at the golf courses; (3) the lack of management attention to contract concessionaires. Mr. Cummins related that these major areas of concern manifest themselves in the fact that the City is not realizing its full revenue Potential from the con- cessionaires at the Municipal Golf Course and because of the low-play factor at the Hills Golf Course. The~ problem at the Municipal Course is primarily due to the mechanical condition of the golf carts, leaving too few in operation. It is estima- ted that a fleet of 30 carts could be supported at the Municipal Course, given the type of facility and the volume of play. The appearance of the facilities at the Municipal Course also indicates these are not being maintained in a business-like manner. In the Pro Shop in particular, there is little attempt being made to in- crease sales with an effective merchandising program. The problem of low play at the Hills Course has not been effectively addressed. They recommend implementation of a county-wide promotional program. Additionally, Mr. C~m, ins stated that it was disclosed in an audit conducted by the City at the Municipal Course that there was little evidence of any effec- tive controls over cash receipts. The Arthur Young & ~Company has develope~ some procedures to improve the control of cash flow and believes that the City must exercise its contractual right to regularly audit each concessionaire at both Courses. The alternatives identified by the Arthur Young & ' Company with respect to concessionaires at the Golf Courses are: (1) terminate the contracts for cause; (2) negotiate and arrange ~o buy out the contracts; (3) work with the concessionaires to establish performance standards and see that these are met. The Arthur Young & Company recommends the latter alternative and feels that the Golf Course Advisory Commission should monitor the program against the goals established. 75-863 Management Control Center~ 114 South Claudina Street~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23~ 1975, 10:00 A.M. B. Fee Structure at the Golf Courses: On the average the fees were signifi- cantly less than charges for comparable local public courses and there is little or no justification for Anaheim to price their courses lower. Fee increases also have not kept pace with the cost escalations for maintenance at the C, olf Courses. Accordingly~ Arthur Young & Company recommends a fifty cent ~cross-the-board increase at the Municipal Course. They estimate this will cause a ten percent decrease in play which would be offset by the overall increase of $49,000 in annual revenues. An increase in fees is not recommended at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course since Arthur Young & Company believes the lower rates should be utilized as part of the promotional program to induce play at that Course. Co Organizational Problems: Mr. Cummins outlined that currently the manage- ment of the Courses is an ancillary activity of the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department operation and is under the supervision of the Recreation Superinten- dent who gives approximately ten percent of his time-to this function. The main- tenance activities are under the dlrectidn of the Parks Divisi6n, and Arthur Young & Company does feel there is,adequate management control in this area with a full-time individual overseeing the Golf Course maintenance and a lead man at each Course. Mr. Cummins explained that the problem with this organization is that no one individual has the full financial responsibility and authority over the Golf Courses. Accordingly, they would recommend that the City retain the services of a Golf Course Manager to oversee the activities at both Golf Courses. Mr° Cummins pointed out that one important factor to consider is that the very nature of the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department is service oriented, Consequently, the Department is not thoroughly familiar with 'the operation of an enterprise fund or profit-minded. Alternatives to resolve the organizational problems identified were out- lined by Mr. Cummins as follows: (1) leave the Courses within the jurisdiction of the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department with the addition of a full- time Manager; (2) create another division within the City reporting directly to the City Manager's Office; (3) transfer the Golf Course operations to another existing department within the City's organization. In considering these three alternatives, Mr. Cummins pointed out that there is a negative aspect with alternative No. 2 in that the City Manager's Office already has a ~ide management span of control and adding this operation would further dilute the time spent on other significant City activities. Of the three alternatives, the third appears to be the most viable. In the opinion of Arthur Young & Company the existing Department which has the necessary skills, being profit minded, accustomed to running an enterprise fund, and having the promotional expertise as well as experience with contract administra- tion of concessionaires, is the Stadium and Convention Center. D. Maintenance Activities: An analysis of maintenance activities and cost allocations at each Course leaves the Arthur Young & Company concerned over the hours spent on various activities. In analyzing these activities, they utilized statistics available from the University of California Extension Service, and adapted these to the physical characteristics of each of the Anaheim Golf Courses. A detailed chart was prepared showin$ the actual hours allocated to these various activities versus what the Arthur Young & Eompany feels should be expended. The net resu~ of this survey is that they have identified a saving of two and one-half positions, one and one-half at the Municipal Course and one at Anaheim Hills. Deletion of these positions would constitute an annual savings of $32,000. E. Summary: Arthur Young & Company has identified from their audit a cost savings of $39,900 and potential revenue increases at the Courses of $83,500. The primary cost to implement their recommendations would be the salary of the Golf Course Manager, at an estimated $25,000. .Management Control Center~ 114 South Claudine Street, Anaheim, California COUNCIL MINUTgS - September 23~ 1975~ 10:00 A.M. F. Facilities Management Contract: Mr. Cummins stressed that the City Council and Golf Course Advisory Commission should, in their approach to considera- tion of a private management contract, first consider the basic policy decision of whether or not they want to be in the golf course management business. In the event that the City Council determines it does not wish to remain in this business, then the Arthur Young & Company would recommend against enter- ing into the agreement with Golf of California, Ltd. as currently~written, . for the following reasons: (1) there are a number of improvements underway an the Courses at City expense, which Golf of C~lifornia, Ltd. had'obligated itself to perform in the contract at their expense; therefore these terms are no longer valid; (2) the contract terms are not specific enough in relation to certain improvement items which the lessee would undertake~ and these could amount to significant expenditures; (3) whetheL in fact, the Municipal Course should be lighted for night play, since Substantial questions arise as to whether the increased revenue would be offset by the expenses of construction and on-going maintenance of the lights. The final point made by Mr. Cummins in relation to contracting the manage- ment of the Courses to a private entity, was that the City Council and Golf Course Advisory Commission should not use the financial results from the Courses as currently operated, but rather should consider the implementation of the Arthur Young & Company recommendations and the financial effect these would have on the Courses for comparison. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT REPORT: During discussion of the findings and recommenda- tions included in the Arthur Young & Company report~ and outlined by Mr°Cummins, the following points were made by the Golf Course Advisory Commission, Council Members and Arthur Young & Company representatives: 1) Commissioner Endicott advised that in her opinion one reason for the low volume of play experienced at Anaheim Hills is the fact that the golf carts must remain on the paths and thus playing that Course entails considerably more walking. 2) Commissioner Martin related that one of the biggest problems in operation of the Hills Course is the weather and that in the winter, with the grounds wet, if the carts are not kept on the path, they cannot be utilized at allo There- fore construction and utilization of the paths result in considerably less down time at that Course. He further noted that it is necessary to k~ep golf carts off the grass in order to develop the fairways° 3) Brief discussion centered upon the qualifications of the proposed Golf Course Manager, and Commissioner Martin pointed out that this individual should not only have business know how, but also be knowledgeable in the area of golf and the operation of golf courses. Mr. Le Sieur explained that the key is to select an individual and make him responsible for the entire operation of the Golf Courses, with responsibility and authority, and make him answerable to the financial statement at the end of the year° Mr. Haidinger advised that they are not necessarily recommending a new individual be found to perform the duties of Golf Course Manager, that there may be an individual already employed by the City who could assume these duties. He advised that they feel the promotional aspect is very important and this one reason they recommend that the Golf Course operations be transferred to that City department which has proven expertise in promotional type programs. 4) Commissioner Messe stated that the Arthur Young & Company is not recommend- ing an either/or approach on the Golf Course Manager and transfer of the operations, but actually recommending both be implemented. 75-865 Management Control Center, 114 South Claudine. Street, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23, 1975, 10:00 A.M. 5) Commissioner Ledford raised the question as to whether or not there is suffi- cient manpower in the Stadium and Convention Center Department to take on the additional duties connected with promotion and operation of the Golf Courses. He remarked that it would appear to him that there is more flexi- bility of manpower in Farks~ Recreation and the Arts Department. Commission- er Ledford recognized the promotional expertise available through the Stadium and Convention Center but suggested that these could be utilized through interdepartmental cooperation. Commissioner Martin questioned whether the Arthur Young & Company recommendation would entail the hiring of additional personnel at the Stadium and Convention Center. He agreed that the responsibility for the Courses should rest with one individual, but suggested that this individual report directly to the City Council or Golf Course Advisory Commission. 6) Councilman Seymour noted that from the feedback he has received from the public who play these Courses, it appears that there is a serious problem which should be addressed very quickly. He therefore urged the Commissioners to reach some recommendation on the direction which should be taken this date. He also indicated that he felt the negotiations with 'Golf of Califor- nia, .Ltd. and other private management firms should be continued, perhaps through a subcommittee of the Commission. Since it is evident that the City will remain in the golf course business for some additional period of time, however, these immediate problems must be addressed now. He further caution- ed, looking toward the future, against establishing a separate golf course entity to provide management, since this would tend to create another bureau- cracy, which are historically very difficult to dissolve. 7) Commissioner Endicott indicated that she would like to have figures on the cost to put the Municipal Course in top condition and perhaps consider con- tinuing the operation of this Course and lease of the Hills Course only. She further indicated that she felt it necessary that the Commissioners receive cost information on the improvements proposed to upgrade the Municipal Course prior to coming to any decision on a recommendation for the Council. She stressed that the problems encountered at the Municipal Course this year are not new, that they have had similar experiences for the past three years. 8) Commissioner Sweet noted that one unanswered question is the surplus property at Anaheim Hills and whether or not that Course will have to continue to service the debt on the entire property. Mr. LeSieur replied that their position on this matter is that the debt ser- vice on that surplus property not be included in the financial considerations of the Hills Course management since it is a situation over which the in- coming Golf Course Manager, if that position is filled, would have no control. 9) Mayor Thom was concerned with the statement in the report that inaccurate and misleading information had been supplied to the Golf Course Advisory Commission. Mr. Cummins replied that this statement refers to certain inaccuracies con- tained in the minutes of the Golf Course Advisory Commission meetings. Specifical- ly, there was discussion of a driving range at the Municipal Course, and it was reported that the City would not receive full revenues from this operation; that the concessionaire had the right to operate the range and the City would receive twelve percent of these revenues. The true account is that pursuant to a contract amendment, the golf pro no longer has the right to operate the driving range and the City receives full revenue from that operation. Management Control Center, 114 South Claudina Streets Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23~ 1975~ !0:00 A.M. Additionally Mr. Cummins advised there was discussion of water costs, and the minutes imply that the water at the Municipal Course is supplied free of charge, which is not the case. Lastly, there was a general comment in the minutes reporting that "improve- ments have been taken care of at Hills". However the Arthur Young & Company report outlines in detail many improvements which yet need to be addressed. It was their concern that an erroneous conclusion could be drawn from the way the minutes were constructed and this was the reason these points were included in the report. It was ascertained that each of the inaccuracies mentioned have subsequently been clarified and/or corrected. 10) Commissioner Macedo recalled that the Golf Course Advisory Commission since its inception has made several recommendations and inquired as to the status of these. It was reported that the contract for the fence to be installed at the Munici- pal Course would be awarded in accordance with the usual bidding procedure, at the Council meeting this date and that the carpeting recommendation is also in progress, funds for same were already approved by Council, carpet is on order and will be installed when delivered. During the discussion Councilman Seymour reiterated that the decision which the Council seeks from the Commission at this time is on organizational directions; that the recommendation regarding private management versus the City retaining control of the Courses, he would agree requires further considera- tion and negotiations. At the conclusion of discussion, several Commissioners having advised that they felt additional time would be necessary for study of the draft report and discussion of same prior to making recommendation to the City Council, it was determined they would meet on September 25 and September 30, 1975 to consider these matters. It was also determined that Mr. Liegler be invited to attend one of these pre~.iminary discussions. In response to Commissioner Messe, the Mayor indicated it would be the prerogative of the Commission to request a representative from Arthur Young'& Company attend also. By general consent of both bodies, the next joint meeting of the City Council and Golf Course Advisory Commission was scheduled Thursday, October 2, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. in the Management Control Center. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Seymour moved to adjourn° Councilman Thom seconded the motion° Councilmen Pebley and Sneesas absent. MOTION CARRIED. Adjourned: 11:40 A.M. Alona M. Hougard, City Clerk Signed Deputy City Clerk- 75-867 City tiall; Anaheimt California - COUNCIL i{INUTES - Se[~cember 23; 1975; 1:30 The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session. PRESENT: COUNCIL i~I~,~BERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley (left at 2:15 P.M.), Sneegas and Thom ABSE£.~T: COUNCIL i,[~.[BERS: None PRESENT: INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: William Griffith CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Linda O. Roberts PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae PLANNING DIRECTOR: Ronald Thompson CITY ENGINEER: James P. ~,{addox ZONING SUPERVISOR: Annika Santalahti Mayor Thom called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. and welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting, Ih~VOCATION: Reverend Lowell Linden of 'the First Congregational Church gave the Invocation. F~%G SALUTE: Councilwoman Miriam Kaywood lead the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PROCLAmaTIONS: The followin~ proclamations were issued by ~fayor Thom and unanimosly approved by the City Council: "United Way Month" - Month of October, 1975, accepted by Jim Beam, Comraunication Chairman of United Way for Orange County Chapter. "Anaheim Photo Week" - October 19 through 26, 1975. MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the Anaheim City Council Regular Meetings held August 5, 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, 1975, and Adjourned Regular Meetings held August 27, September 10, 12, and 16, 1975, was deferred to the next regular meeting. WAIVER OF ~READING - ORDINANCES Ai'~ 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 UNANI~IOUSLY CARRIED. REPORT - FI~'~ANCIAL D~tA~NDS AGAINST TIlE CITY: Demands against the City in the amount of $641,609.53, in accordance with the 1975-76 Budget, were approved. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-499 - ORANGE COUNTY NARCOTIC INDEX PROGI~X~: On report and recommendation of the Interim Assistant City Manager, Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No 7 ~ c . 5R-~9~ for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AI~AtiEIM APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ~{ECUTION OF AN AGRE~ENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN TtiE ORANGE COUNTY NARCOTIC I~IDEX PROGRA2~[. (LEAA Grant Funds - City's pro-rated share, $650.00) Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL ME].IBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom NOES: COUNCIL i.~FC~BERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL M~BERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-499 duly passed and adoptea. REPORT - COPYING b~ACHINES: ~r. Griffith submitted the memorandum from the City >ianager's Office dated September 9, 1975, for Council information only. This report indicates the changes in types of copying machines to be placed in various City Departments pursuant to Arthur Young & Company recommendations. It is anticipated that an annual savings of $29,574.00 will result from the recommended changes. City itall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MIlk,UTES - September 23~ 1~75~ 1;30 No action was taken by the City Council. NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION (EVENT COORDINATOR) AND SALARY ADJUST~'.IENT (CO~'IPOTER OPEI~kTIONS I,~ANAGER): ~{r, Garry :',~cRae reported on the recommended creation of a new classification, Event Coordinator, allocated to compensation schedule X~33 (¢1,137 to $1,444 per month) and an upward adjustment in compensation schedule for Computer Operations Manager, to provide for a monthly salary of $1,41u to ~1,723. Re3arding the salary adjustment, Mr. McRae reported that discussions with I.B.M. Corporation indicated that an operation of the complexity and magnitude of the City. would require a recruiting salary for Computer Operations Manager between $19,000 to $21,0g~ and the adjustment recommended provides for an annual salary of $20,700 at the top step. RESOLUTION NOS. 75R-500 AND 75R-501: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution Nos. 7>R-500 and 75R-501 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-500 - EVENT COORDIiqATOR: A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAIIEIM AiIENDING RESOLUTION NO. 74R-521 ESTABLISiilNG A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-591 - CO2,IPUTER OPLRATIONS MANAGER: A RESOLUTION OF Tire CI2"f COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIt! Ai~ENqOING RESOLUTION NO. 74R-521 AI~D ESTABLISHING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MF2,{BERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom NOES: COUNCIL M~4BERS: None ABSEHT: COUNCIL ME:-~BERS: None The ?layer declared Resolution Nos. 75R-500 and 75R-501 duly passed and adopted. ~2. IPLOYMEiIT OF BAYLY~ liARTIN AMD FAY: (Consultation in selection of firm to administer a City self-insured health benefits program.) l'lr. McRae reported that in connection with Council direction to the Personnel Department to solicit proposals for a self-insured health benefits program for City employees, they approached the City's previous insurance consultant, Bayly, Martin and Fay, and asked for a proposal for consulting services in connection with tlte selection of an administrator for such a program, tie inquired whether Council would'be amenable to retaining Bayly, Martin and Fay for a fee of $500 to meet with the City to review proposals, make recommendations and coordinate plans for implementation of a City self-insured health benefits program. reported that they feel the proposal received from Bayly, }.~artin and Fay to provide che services on a one time basis for $500 is reasonable and would recommend that the City enter into said agreement. On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council authorized approval of the letter agreement for employment of Bayly, Martin and Fay to provide one time assistance in the selection of a f~rm to administer a City self-insured health benefits program for a fee of $500. >~OTION CARRIED. POSTAGE :'~CHINES - CONVE~ION CEI~ER: Mr. Griffith submitted request from Il I II Il Hr. Liegler for authorization to enter into an agreement with United Postage Service to install and operate two postage stamp vending machines at the Convention Center. The basic terms of the letter agreement provide that two machines would be installed and the City would receive 5% of the gross receipts. The City Manager's Office recommends that the Council authorize Mr. Liegler to execute said letter agreement. .'.lembers of the City Council inquired about the proposal discussed several years ago to install a complete mechanized postal substation at the Convention Center, and the City Manager's Office was directed to follow this matter up and provide a reply. 75-869 City Iiall~. Anahelm~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the Stadium-Convention Center Director was authorized to execute the letter agree- ment with United postage Service to install and operate two postage vending machines at the Convention Center. MOTION CARRIED. ANTITRUST SETTLF~qE.'~T: The City Attorney reported that pursuant to the City's participation in antitrust litigation with the Attorney Generalts Office of the State of California several years ago, specifically in tile "Western Liquid Asphalt Cases", they have recently received $21,152 in damages from the defendants. This amount together with the $6,670 in damages received previously totals approximately $27,000 received in settlement of the suit. ~.IPLOYMENT OF V.T.N. CONSOLIDATED~ INC. - CRONOFLFLt AERIAL PtIOTOS; Recom- mendation from the City Engineer that V.T.N. Consolidated, Inc., be employed to produce 9~ 30-inch by 32-inch cronoflex aerial photos to be umed for continued traffic control devices inventory, at a cost of $5,997.60 including tax was submitted. ,'.~r. l~addox further reported that since preparation of his recom- mendation, the City Manager's Office nas requested that an additional 65 maps of the extreme easterly area of the City be provided for planning purposes at an additional cost of $3,570.50. The addition of these photos to the order would mean that a total number of 163 photos would be provided the City for $9,568.10, including tax. ?{r. Griffith reported that it is proposed tile additional $3,570.56 for the photos of the easterly section of the City be allocated from Council Contingency Fund, the reason being that it is a good practice to photograph the engire City for planning purposes, as well as traffic devices inventory. On motion by Councilwoman l~ywood, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the City Council authorized employment of V.T.N. Consolidated, Inc., to produce 163 aerial photographs at a total cost of $9,568.10, including tax, and that $3,570.50 of this amount be provided from the Council Contingency Fund. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-502 - AME~ING AGREEMEiff WITH GARDEN GROVE - ~UCLID AVENUE STO~! DRAIN I~ROVF~EN~: (Work Order No. 760-A.) On report and recommendation of the City Engineer, Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 75R-5G2 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF A~HEIM APPROVING AifO AUTItORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECON~D AMEI,IDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ANAHEIM AND GARDEN GROVE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STOPC.! DRAIN AT EUCLID STREET AND ORANGEWOOD AVENUE. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL M~XBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom I.:OES: COUNCIL M~iBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL M~ERS: None The I,tayor declared Resolution No. 75R-502 duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-503 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - WORK ORDER NO. 760-A: (Continued from tile meetings of September 2 and September, 16, 1975.) In accordance with recommendations of the City Engineer, Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 75R-503 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. 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 FUP~NISH- ING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, ~IATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Ai~D ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFOPR{ING ALL WORK ~qECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVFJ.IENT: EUCLID AVEi{UE STOP~! DRAIN IMPROV~.iE~r, FROM ANAHEIM-BARBER CITY CIiANNEL TO ORANGEWOOD AVenUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIH, WORK ORDER NO. 760-A. (McQuire Construction Company Inc. - $126,789.65) City Hall; Anaheim; California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23; 1975; 1:30 P.~. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL M~IBERS: Kaywood, Se~nour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom NOES: COUNCIL M~,IBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL M~{BERS: None The i~yor declared Resolution No. 75R-503 duly passed and adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS; On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebiey, 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. CLAI~iS AGAINST TIlE CITY: The following claims were denied and referred to the insurance carrier; a. Claim submitted by Selwyn P. Ramsey for damage sustained to vehicle purportedly as a result of condition of road, on or about June 23, 1975. b. Claim submitted by Lee Edward Witcher for damages and loss purportedly sustained as a result of actions of Anaheim Police Department, on or about June 26,, 1975. c. Claim submitted by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Barnes for damage sustained purportedly as a result of condition of outside electrical wiring, on or about July 4, 1975. d. Claim submitted by the Allstate Claim Office on behalf of Harry Smith for vehicle damage purportedly sustained as a result of operation of traffic signals, on or about July 13, 1975. e. Claim submitted by James McFate for damages to vehicle sustained purportedly as a result of malfunctioning traffic signals, on or about July 1~, 1975. f. Claim submitted by Walter Kreissig on behalf of daughter Colleen Kreissig for injury sustained to foot purportedly as a result of stepping on glass at Anaheim Stadium, on or about August 30, 1975. g. Claim submitted by Ellen J. Sandberg for injury purportedly sustained as a result of condition of sidewalk, on or about September S, 1975. 2. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed: a. Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County - Minutes - August 27, 1975. b. Before the PUC - Application of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, a corporation, for a revised tariff for SG-1 Private Branch Exchange Service - Notice resetting hearing. c. Financial and Operating Reports for the month of August, 1975 for the Police Department and the Customer Service Division. d. Orange County }iosquito Abat~,~ent District - Minutes - August 21, 1975. e. Community Center Authority - Minutes - September 2, 1975. f. Canyon Area General Planning Task Force - Minutes - September 9, 1975. MOTION CARRIED. PEARSON PARK AMPHITHEATRE; WORK ORDER NOS. 599 AND 844 - EXTENSION OF TLIE: (Contractor, Ron Jones, Inc.) On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council authorized an extension of 10 working days for completion of Work Order Nos. 599 and 844, extending the contract completion date to July 24, 1975 with assessable liquidated damages of 36 days at the rate of $25 per day, for a total of $900, as recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NOS. 75R-504 THROUGH 75R-506: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution Nos. 75R-504 through 75R-506, both inclusive, for adoption in accordance with the reports, recommendations and certifications furnished each Council ~iember and as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda. Refer to Resolution Book. F~SOLUTION NO. 75R-504 - DEEDS OF EAS~iENT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (American National Housing Corp.; Henry F. Del Giorgio, et ux.) 75-871 City t-~all~ Anaheim; California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23; 1975; 1;30 P,M, RESOLUTION NO. 75R-505 - WORK ORDER NO. 859; A RESOLUTION OF TtIE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIm-{ FIICOING AND I)ETEP~MII'{I~.IC T}iAT PUBLIC CO~,~;ENIEi~CE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE COZ{STRUCTION AND CO~FLETION OF A PUBLIC II-fPi.IOVLMEI{T TO WIT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AMD SAFETY LIGI{TIi',~G II{STALLATION AT ThE INTERSECTION OF EL'CLID STREET A~ ROMNEYA DRIVE, Iiq TIIE CI%"f OF ANAHEI~.I, WORK OILER NO. 859; APPROVIiqG THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION TtlEREOF; AUTtiORIZING TIlE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PUBLIC L'.IPROV~'IENT IN ACCORDAI.~CE WITt{ SAID PLAI~S, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TtiE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISti A NOTICE Ii'~VITI~qG SiiALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTP. UCTION T}IEREOF. (Bids to be Opened - October 23, 1975, 2;00 P.M.) RESOLUTION NO. 75R-506 - FINAL ACCEPTANCE - WORK ORDER NOS. 599 AND 844; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUMCIL OF TIlE CITY OF AI~HEIM FII.~ALLY ACCEPTING TIlE COMPLETION AND THE FUP~NISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, b~TERIALS AN~ EQUIPMENT A~D ALL UTILITIES AN~ TP~NSPORTATION INCLUDIi~G POWER, FUEL AlfO WATER, A1FD THE PERFO~.~NCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARy TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE Tt~E FOLLOW- Ii~G PUBLIC I:,~PROV~EI~T, TO WIT: TIIE PEARSON PARK ~PHITtiEATRE IMPROV~Ei~T, TtiE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NOS. 599 A~ 844. (Ron Jones, Inc.) Roll Call Vote; AYES: COUNCIL M~-~ERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEb~ERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 75R-504 through 75R-506, both inclusive, duly passed and adopted. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITemS: Actions taken by the City Planning Commission at their meeting held September 3, 1975, pertaining to the following applications were submitted for City Council information and consideration. On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council authorized the actions pertaining to environmental impact requirements as reconmended by the Planning Commission and sustained the actions taken by the City Planning Commission in connection with the followin~ applications; (Item Nos. 1 through 5) 1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: The Planning Director has determined that the proposed activity in connection with Conditional Use Permit No. 1561 falls within the definition of Section 3.01, Class 1 of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for an environmental impact report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file an environmental~impact report. 2. ENVIRO~ENTAL I~PACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the subject project in connection with Variance No. 2731 be declared exempt from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact report, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. VARIANCE NO. 2731: Submitted by Continental Limited Partnership to permit 12 unlawfully constructed apartments on RM-1200 zoned property on the south and west sides of Mallul Drive, west of Harbor Boulevard, with Code waivers of: a. Minimum building site area per unit. b. Minimum floor area. (Withdrawn) The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-1JS, granted said variance in part, subject to conditions. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1561: Submitted by William Sangster to permit on-sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant on ML zoned property on the east side of State College Boulevard, south of Orangewood Avenue. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-184, granted said conditional use permit, subject to conditions. 7~-,~72 .C.it~ Ilall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL i'IINUT~S - September Z3~ 1~75~ 1;30 P.M. 5. GONoITIONAL USE PE?~IIT NO. 1127 - EXTENSION OF TIbIE: Request submitted by Daniel H. Wolff for an extension of time to utilize the westerly portion of CR zoned property located at the northwest corner of Cerritos Avenue and West Street for outdoor banquet facilities. The City Planning Commission by motion granted a one-year extension of time retroactive to July 27, 1975 and expiring July 2U, 1~76. I, IOTIOi~ CAILRIED. CONDITIOI&kL USE PER>lIT NO. 612 - FINAL SPECIFIC PLANS; Request for approval of final specific plans presented by the First Mexican Baptist Church to construct a church sanctuary and Sunday school classrooms on the north side of Orange Avenue, west of Euclid Street, was submitted together with the City Planning Commission finding that said final specific plans are in conformance with the Planning Commission's original approval of said conditional use permit as readvertised. It was clarified in answer ~o Councilman Seymour's question that the plans submitted are for the structure which was reduced in size in conjunction with the readvertised conditional use permit. on motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Thom, the final specific plans were approved as being in conformance with approval of Condi- tional Use Permit No. 612, as readvertised. MOTION CARRIED. RECLASSIFICATION NO. 73-74-2 AND CONY~ITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1412 - APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLANS: Submitted by Wayne S. Inouye, General Manager, A. L. Quintana Construction, Inc., requesting approval of precise development plans for a commercial office in an existing single-family residence on RS-7200 zoned property located on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, east of State College Boulevard. The City Planning Commission, by motion recommended to the City Council that the final specific plans submitted be approved as being in substantial conformance with the Commission's original approval of said petitions. On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the City Council approved final specific plans in conjunction with Reclassification No. 73-74-2 and Conditional Use Permit No. 1412, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. b~TION CARRIED. SANTA AMA RIVER BICYCLE TRAIL - ~{~TION FROM E.I.R.: Submitted by C. R. Nelson, Assistant Director Environmental Management Agency, County of Orange, proposing to construct a bicycle trail on the north side of the Santa Aha River between Imperial Highway and Weir Canyon Road. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC75-1d6, finds and determines that the proposal of the Environmental Management A~ency of Orange County to construct a bicycle trail is in conformance with the City of Anaheim's adopted General Plan and would have no adverse environmental impact. On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council sustained the finding of the City Planning Commission in con- nection with the Santa Ana River Bicycle Trail and declared subject project exempt from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact report. ~,R)TION CARR I ED. SAiCfA AhA IiIVER/SANTIAGO CREEK GREEI~BLLT Ir'IPLEMENTATION PLAN: Two requests were submitted by R. G. Sneegas, Chairman, Santa Ana River/Santiago Lreek Greenbelt Conm~ission for consideration by the Anaheim City Council. The first pertaining to recognition and acceptance of the Anaheim Ikettes' offer of support for the Greenbelt Program by providing trees along the greenbelt corridor; and further reqaesting authorized City staff cooperation. The second request pertains to provision by the Anaheim City Council of the necessary authority for development of the Santa Ana River/Santiago Creek Greenbelt Implementation Plan by directing City staff to complete the develop- ment of the plan in accordance with the prescribed procedure and time schedule. 75-873 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23~ 1975~ 1:30 P.M. Councilman Sneegas explained that the reason for the push for authorization to complete the implementation plan is that the Greenbelt Commission feels 1975-76 should be the wind-up year and that with some acceleration the financial need of the Commission could be concluded in this fiscal year. Thereafter, the Commission would continue to oversee the implementation, but no further expenditures would be necessary. On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council authorized coordinated staff assistance to the Anaheim Citizen Greenbelt Committee by the Planning Department, Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department on the planning and implementation of that part of the Santa Ana River/Santiago Creek Greenbelt Plan within the City of Anaheim. The Council also accepted the offer of support by the Anaheim Ikettes and authorized City staff cooperation. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-507 -AWARD OF CONTP, ACT; ACCOUNT NO. 100-421-241-02: In accordance with recommendations of the City .Engineer, Councilman Pebley offered Resolution No. 75R-507 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. 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 FURNISH- ING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS A~ID EQUIPMENT ANiD ALL UTILITIES AI~O TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFOPd.!ING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE TIlE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROV~4ENT: SLURRY SEAL CONTiLACT II, IN TIlE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOID4T NO. 100-421-241-02. (Pavement Coating - $37,774.00) Roll-Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL M~,{BERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom NOES: COUNCIL M~ERS: None ABSE~': COUNCIL M~BERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-507 duly passed and adopted. PURCHASE OF OPTICAL SCANNING EQUIPb~EN~: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Council authorized the purchase of optical scanning equipment on a sole vendor basis from the Optical Scanning Corporation in the amount of $35,926.00, plus tax, as recommended by the Interim Assistant City ~nager. MOTION CARRIED. ELECTRICAL ~,{ETERING SYSTEM - ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council authorized the installation of an electrical metering system at the Anaheim ~ills Golf Course Clubhouse by Simmons Electrical Contractors, Inc., and further authorized expenditure of $1,950 for this purpose from the Council Contingency Fund, as recommended by the Interim Assistant City Manager. ~TION CARRIED. FENCING - ANAHEIMMUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council authorized installation of fencing at the H. G. "Dad" Miller Anaheim Municipal Golf Course by Guardian Fence Company in the amount of $2,410.20. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-508 - PURCHASE OF DUMP SITE: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 75R-508 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A DEED OF Ct~tTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR A TRASH DISPOSAL SITE A~ AUTHORIZI~G PAYMENT TIUZREFOR. (Ball Road at Eaton) (Rodeffer - $194,065) Roll Call Vote: 75-874 City ttall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Septem~bcr 23~ 1975; 1;30 P.M. AYES: COUNCIL M~"IBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom fIDES: COUI~CIL >iEMBERS: None ABSENT; COUNCIL M~.'IBERS: None The i'{ayor declared Resolution NOD 73R-50,5 duly passed and adopged. ORDINANCE NO. 3465: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3465 for first reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A?~t{EIM Af~{ENDIi'~C TITLE lg OF THE ANAIiEIS[ MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (72-73-48 (1), RS-72r)O) ORDINANCE NO. 3466; Councilwoman Kasa.~ood offered Ordinance No. 3466 for first reading. AI~ Ot~INANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEI:.[ AP4£~,~DI.',~C TITLE lg OF TIlE ANAHEII. i IfJNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (74-75-35, RS-A-43,000, Fron~era No. 1 Annexation) Oi~)It'4A,~;CE NO. 3467: Councilwoman Kay~ood offered Ordinance No. 3467 for first reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIi.! A.~IENDING TITLE 13 OF THE A~4AttLII'I )fUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (65-66-63 (5), C-O) O?dOINANCE NO. 3468; Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance ~.~o. 346~ for first reading. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIi~I ~'.[Eb~)ING TITLE 13 OF THE At~AHEIi{ MUNICIPAL CODE P~ELATING TO ZONING. (70-71-59 (1), RS-A-43,000) ANAHI£I~i'S STANDING - COUNTY TAX BILLS: Councilwoman Kaywood reported that the City of Anaheim tax rate is the eighth lowest in the County. This means that a homeo~er whose property has an assessed valuation of $40,000 and is located in Anaheim pays $36.63 annually in City taxes which, she personally feels is a tremendous bargain for the municipal services received in return. PiIOPOSED :iE~,GER - UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS AND NATIONAL L~kGUE OF CITIES: Councilwoman Kavwood advised that the City of La Habra will present a resolution at the State League of California Cities meeting suggesting that the United States Conference of Mayors and National League of Cities Boards of Directors be merged so that although these would be maintained as two separate organiza- tions, there would be no duplication of efforts and some cost savings. The Council M~,~bers indicated by general consent that they would be agree- able with ghe concept of merging thc Boards of Directors of these two or~aniza- tic ns. VOTI[~G DELEGATE A~CD ALTERi~ATE - STATE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE: By general consent, Mayor Pro Tem Seymour was appointed the voting delegate and Councilwoman Kaywood the voting alternate for the Annual League Conference to be i~eld in San Francisco, October 19 through 22, 1975. GENEiIAL PLANNING AREA "B" ~.~kPS: Councilwoman Kaywood displayed an exa~n~ple of the General Planning Area "B" Maps which will be made available to developers for distribution to prospective homebuyers in that area pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 3452. She noted that this map has been developed at a cost of $.10 per copy. She wants to be sure the City is not subsidizing any part of the actual cost to developers. Councilman Seymour explained that the only reason these appear to cost $.10 per copy is because of the City's accounting system under which the printing and duplicating shop does not charge the originating department for labor, brat for materials only. In actuality, the map costs more than $.10 per copy, but that is all the cost which has been charged back to the Planning Department. lie advised that because of the considerable amount of work done in advance, it was determined to produce these in color as the example shows, but once that supply runs out, future maps will be reproduced in black and white. RECESS: Councilman Thom moved for a 15-minute recess. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion. MOTION CAP~IED. (2;15 P.M.) Councilman Pebley left the meeting. (2:15 P.M.) 75-875 City iiall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23~ 1975~ 1:30 P.M. AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all ~{~nbers of the City Council being present with the exception of Councilman Pebley. (2;30 P.M.) PUELIC HEARING - ABAI~ONMENT NO. 74-1A: In accordance with application filed by ~ir. J. F. ~icAllister, Southern Pacific Transportation Company, public hearing was held on proposed abandonment of an existing dedicated street, commonly known as Adams Street, located between Broadway and Manchester Avenue, east of Loara Street, pursuant to Resolution No. 75R-470, duly published in thc Anaheim Bulletin and notices thereof posted in accordance with law. Report of the City Engineer was submitted recommending approval of Abandonment No. 74-1A, subject to the following conditions: 1. Public utility easement be reserved over, under and across all of said streets together with all rights of ingress and egress for maintenance purposes to accommodate existing City of Anaheim, Southern Counties Gas Company and Pacific Telephone Company facilities. 2. The applicant will, at no cost to the City, install standard curbs, gutter and pavement along the proposed new cul-de-sac of Adams Street and at the intersection of l~abel Street, substantially in accordance with plans and spccifications of the City, as indicated on the plans to be approved filed in reference to Special Project No. 10~3. The ltayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council resarding the pro- posed abandonment. Mr. John McAllister, representing Southern Pacific Transportation Company, advised that the reason the abandonment is requested is that their company would shortly be faced with the necessity for installation of crossing warning devices and automatic gates at both the main track crossing and tile branch line crossing on Adams Street. A conservative estimate for these installations at this time indicates a total of $80,000 for both. ' Under present regulations thc Railroad Company would pay one-half of the cost and the City the other half. The City could then be reimbursed from the Public Utilities Commission for one- half of their share. The minimum these automatic gates and warning devices would cost tile City therefor would be $20,000. He advised that it would not help the traffic situation to install these warning devices because of tt~e amount of switching which occurs and for that reason they ask permission to abandon Adams Street. Mr. ~icAllister assured Councilwoman Ka~ood that this proposed abandonment would in no way affect the crossing warning devices on Broadway. He advise~ that in order to make the abandonment possible, they will construct a cul-de- sac on the north side of tile stub of Adams Street remaining just off l~nchester within the existing street right-of-way. Some curb and gutter work will be required at the opposite end of the abandoned street and they have agreed to complete these street improvements at their own expense with their own contractor. ~ayor Thom asked if anyone else wished to address the Council; there being no response, he declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-509: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 75R-5C9 for adoption, approving Abandonment No. 74-1A, subject to the recommendation, of the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF TILiT PORTION OF CERTAI~,~ PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIi{. (No. ?~- ~A) Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL M~ERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Sneegas and Thom ::OES: COUNCIL }fl~ERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MtD~ERS: Pebley The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-509 duly passed and adopted. i 75-876 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 23~ 1975~ 1:30 P.M. LITENSION OF TIME - TRACT SIGNS, TRI-FREEWAY BUSINESS COMPL~Y, LTD.: Letter from ~Ir. Bill Tucker, Marketing Representative, Tri-Freeways Complex, Ltd., dated September 9, 1975, req~esting a one-year extension of time to tract signs located at 2101 West Crescent Avenue and 350 North Brook~]urst Street (Building Permit Nos. 07202 and 07214) was submitted for Council consideration, together with report from the Building Division of the Planning Department. ~{r. Lee Sammis, owner of the Tri-Freeway Busincss Complex, pointed out that this is a 25,000-square foot multi-tenancy complex for both office and industrial users. He advised that their property consists of 17 acres which is bounded by the Santa Ana Freeway, Valley and Crescent Streets and an unimproved parcel which merges with the development, fronting on Brookhurst Street. He reported that it is ~very important to their business that they have the best form of visual identification possible on the .property and because they cannot be easily identified from the local streets, they largely depend upon addressing the traffic on the Santa Aha Freeway. Since an additional storage line was constructed by Southern Pacific P~ailroad Company adjacent to the Santa Ana Freeway and his property, in many instances the visual identification of their project from the freeway is remarl~bly reduced. Therefore the 50-foot high si~;n is extremely important to their business. He further reported that the sign identified in the staff report as off-site is actually an on-site sign located on the undeveloped portion of their property. In response to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Thompson reported that there have been no complaints received regarding these signs; that they are located in a primarily commercial-industrial area. On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the City Council granted a one-year extension of time to Building Permit Nos. 07202 and 07214, for. signs located at 2101 West Crescent Avenue and $50 North Brookhurst Street, respectively. Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION CARRIED. EXONERATION AND REDUCTION OF BONDS - TRACT NOS. 7566~ 7567~ 756~3 Ai~ 7569: Mr. Thompson reported that pursuant to the direction given by Council at the meeting of September 9, 1975, the terms and conditions of the agreement on the part of the Grant Company of California, the Westridge Homeowners Association and the City of Anaheim in relation to exoneration and reduction of certain improvement bonds for the aforementioned tracts, have been set forth in writing, and it is recommended that bonds be released and/or reduced as outlined in the City Engineer's report dated September 23, 1975 with one amendment. Mr. Thompson reported that the City Attorney has suggested that Grant Company of California be requested to provide substitute bonds for Tract Nos. 7567 and 756~ in the amount of $18,500 each, in lieu of holding one landscaping and ~rrigation bond for these two tracts in the amount of $37,000. This would require an amendment to Page No. 2, Fact No. 1-C of the City Engineer's memorandum. ~r. Fred Armstrong, representing Grant Company of California, stated that he concurred with the terms as set forth in the City Engineer's m~norandum and that he has the cash deposits and bond forms to be executed this date. ~rs. Jan Hall, representing the Westridge Homeowners Association, also indicated that she has reviewed the terms and that they are in line with the agreement understood by her Association. On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the City Council approved reduction and exoneration of certain bonds for Tract Nos. 7566, 7567, 7568 and 7569, as recommended by the City Engineer in his report dated September 23, 1975, with amendment to Page No. 2, Fact No. 1-C to read as follows: "Substitute landscape and irrigation bond in the amount of $18,500 for each tract, Tract Nos. 7567 and 7568." Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NO. 75R-510- EASm{EI~I~, .AGREF2.{ENT, .LOT NO. 27, TRACT NO. Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 75R-510 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. City hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MI~RJTES - September 23~ 1975~ 1:30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEII'I APPROVING TtiE TEP~MS AI.~D CONDITIONS OF AN ~SEMENT AGREEI~.~ENT WITH THE CITY OF ANAIiEIM A~D ROBERT GRANT COI~ORATION. (Tract No. 7568, Lot No. 27) Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL M~-{BERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Sneegas and Thom NOES; COUNCIL M~'4BERS; None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pebley The Mayor declared Resolution No. 75R-510 duly passed and adopted. ADJOURNI,[ENT: Councilman Sneegas moved to adjourn. Councilman Seymour seconded ghe mo~ion. Councilman Pebley absent. MOTION CARRIED. Adjourned'. ~.~'45 P.M. ALOi~A i'i. HOUGAPd), CITY CLERK Deputy