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Councilman Sneegas submitted another candidate for membership on the
Task Force~ Mr. Glen L. Johnson, a manufacturer's representative and resident
of the Peralta Hills area, and moved that he be appointed the seventh member
of the Task Force. Councilman Stephenson seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn. Councilman Stephenson seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 5:32 P.M.
City Clerk
City Hall~ Anaheim, California i- COUNCIL MINUTES - June 12~ 1973~ 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph B. Geisler
CITY CLERK: Dene M. Daoust
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Alona M. Farrens
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Ronald Thompson
ZONING SUPERVISOR: Charles Roberts
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER: Ralph O. Pease
Mayor Dutton called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION: Reverend John Miyabe, Japanese Free Methodist Church~ gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman William J. Thom led the Assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was unanimously approved by the..City
Council.
"American Legion Week in Anaheim" June 18, 1973 to June 23, 1973.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT: The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by
the City Council:
a. Ringing of Bells July 4th, 2 o'clock Eastern Daylight Time
throughout the United States in celebration of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence.
b. Glorious Old Fashioned Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular
and Pageant at the Anaheim Stadium July 4, 1973.
PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION: Certificates of Appreciation for
services rendereid in connection with the remodeling and development
of the Cultural Arts Center in the former Horace Mann School were
issued to the following: Earl B. Nellesen
Mrs. Cecil Archer
Jim Gillette
Bea Douglas
Bud Mahoney
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Anaheim City Council Regular Meeting held May 22, 1973
were approved on motion by Councilman Stephenson, seconded by Councilman
Sneegas. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Thom 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 Councilmen unless, after reading of the title,
specific request is made by a Councilman for the reading of such ordinance or
resolution. Councilman Stephenson seconded the motion. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the amount
of $658,399.14, in accordance with the 1972-73 Budget, were approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-221: Councilman Dutton offered Resolution No. 73R-221 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETER-
MINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION, CON-
STRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EXTENSION AND PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENT, CONSISTING OF ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER LINES AND WORKS~ IN CER-
TAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND CERTAIN PORTIONS OUTSIDE THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM, BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CITY. (Condemnation No. 8)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-221 duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 139]: Submitted by Islamic Society to
establish a church and cultural and social activities center on property presently
zoned R-E located at the southwest corner of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Peralta
Hills Drive, with waiver of:
a. Minimum number of required parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC73-82,
denied said conditional use permit.
Appeal from action taken by the City Planning Commission was filed by
Safaa E. Bayati and public hearing scheduled this date.
The City Clerk submitted and read telegram received from Kahati Bayati,
President, requesting continuance to a future date in July.
Mr. Cyrus Javan, 2154 Nowell Avenue, Rowland Heights, representing the
Applicants, advised that the request for continuance was due to the fact that
their attorney who will represent them is in trial and cannot be present.
Councilman Stephenson moved that public hearing be continued to July 3,
1973 at 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Byron E. Bittke, 327 Peralta Hills Drive, President of the Peralta
Hills Homeowners Association reported that they were in opposition to the granting
of the conditional use permit and requested, in the essence of time, their reasons
be heard as the City Council may reconsider continuing the public hearing.
He advised that they had petitions of residents in the area who are
solidly in opposition to the request. He called attention to the agreement reached
when the area was annexed to the City of Anaheim; that it was to be maintained as
a rural RE zone and any deviation would be contrary to this agreement.
Councilman Sneegas seconded the motion made by Councilman Stephenson on
condition that no additional or further continuance be considered. MOTION CARRIED.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 72-73-41 AND VARIANCE NO. 2493: Sub-
mitted by Mabel and Howard H. West (Joseph C. Stephenson, Agent,) requesting change
of zone on property located on the west side of Citron Street, north of La Verne
Street to construct an apartment complex.
Public Hearing was held May 22, 1973 on original request for change of
zone from R-O to R-3 to construct a 10-unit apartment complex with the following
code waivers:
a. Maximum lot coverage.
b. Minimum required setback.
c. Minimum distance between buildings.
d. Minimum width of pedestrian passageway.
e. Minimum number of parking spaces.
At said meeting (May 22, 1973) revised plans were submitted reducing
number of units to be constructed from 10 to 7 and change of zone from R-O to R-2.
Variance No. 2493 was withdrawn as no longer needed inasmuch as revised plans would
comply with R-2 code requirements.
As a result of the revision in request and plans, said matter was re-
ferred back to the City Planning Commission for review and recommendation and
public hearing ordered continued to this date.
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Mr. Roberts reported in the changes made in the revised plans and
stated the revised plans were taken back and considered by the City Planning
Commission and their original recommendations remained unchanged, however,
as an alternative, since the property is nearly 20,000 square feet in area, the
Planning Commission recommended that a variance be considered to permit the con-
struction of two single-family residential homes thereby creating two R-O
zoned lots.
The Mayor asked if the applicant or his agent wished to address the
Council.
Mr. Joe Stephenson, Agent, advised that the request for rezoning
was because they are the Owners of the triplexes to the south and if approved
would develop subject property to match the corner project including the
installation of sidewalks. He reported that many people think the triplexes
are private homes.
As to traffic, Mr. Stephenson stated there has always been traffic
on north Citron Street and this was the case before they constructed the corner
triplexes; that the pictures of the parking shown at the last meeting were taken
when Church services were being held.in the two churches. When services are
not being held there is no parking problem.
Mr. Stephenson advised, as a potential purchaser, considering the
price of the property, it is not conducive to the building of a single home.
Further, there is no practical use to any future buyer as its value to him is
because they own the adjoining property.
Mr. Stephenson referred to remarks heard that the people next to the
lot would like the lot as a buffer. If so, he would be willing to sell the
lot to them for the buffer as it would have no practical use for anyone else.
The Mayor asked if anyone else had anything new or different to offer
Mrs. Howard Olson, 912 North Citron Street addressed the Council in
opposition and presented new petitions from people in the neighborhood who are
definitely against any apartments being approved for the area. She stated
they were against any apartments and feel it is an exploitation of an R-O and
R-1 neighborhood and if granted they will be forced out of their home because
they would be unable to pay the additional assessed valuation the project will
create. She stated they felt that one man, who will receive a personal gain,
should not be preferred over all the other property owners.
Mrs. Olson reported changes that can be made after a variance is
granted and gave as an example the church next door to her property. She
advised the original plans provided a view for them and after approved the
plans were reversed completely cutting off their view. Traffic conditions
were again discussed and pictures again reviewed. (Pictures returned to
Mrs. Olson) Mrs. Olson stated the proposed apartments would add to the traffic
problem as they would have only one driveway to get to their parking spaces.
She further advised that many of the people owning property on the
street have located here primarily to have space for their families. They
themselves use the extra space for a garden.
Noted also was the arrangement for trash pickup, and Mrs. Olson
asked if this established the pattern along Citron Street where the trash
trucks drive onto the property for pickup and back out onto Citron Street.
In conclusion Mrs. Olson advised that when the apartments (triplexes)
on the corner were permitted it was contrary to their wishes and over their
objections.
Mrs. Ruth Sigter, 929 North Citron Street, owner of the adjoining
propert~ advised that she also has owned the property for many years and has
raised her family there.
Mrs. Sigler reported in her opinion her property would lower in
value and become the "buffer zone" while her taxes would increase. She advised
that she lives on a fixed income and if the project is approved she will lose
her home.
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If approved,Mrs. Sigler was of the opinion that an alley should be
provided at the rear so that she also might use her property for R-2; in addi-
tion,an eight foot block wall should be constructed around the property.
In conclusion Mrs. Sigler requested the application be denied.
Mr. Malcom Lockwood, 916 Winter Street, directly to the rear of
subject property, advised that they have lived there 18 years and felt there
were sufficient apartments and that the property could be developed
home. He stated that they were strictly against any apartments.
Regarding the parking problem created by the churches, Mr. Lockwood
informed the Council that the churches are used for many gatherings and also
meet Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday nights in addition to the Sunday meetings.
Mrs. Leonard, 949 North Citron Street, reported that they recently
purchased their property, which is larger than subject property, and that they
did so because of their large family and desire to have space. She felt others
feel the same as they and that there was a market for the property for a single
family home. She objected to the possible additional congestion and noise on
the street.
Mr. Stephenson, in rebuttal, stated rezoning the property as requested
would not necessarily establish a precedent that everyone must follow suit. He
asked if his application was not approved would the Council consider a reclassi-
fication that would permit its use as a parking lot; that he was interested in
possibly selling it to the Church to get the cars off the street as he could see
no other possible use the property could be put to.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the Council, hearing
no response declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO 73R-222: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 73R-222 denying
Reclassification No. 72-73-41 as recommended by the City Planning Commission.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DENYING RECLASSIFICATION
NO. 72-73-41.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-222 duly passed and adopted.
..PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BUDGET 1973-7~: In accordance with legal notice duly
published in the Anaheim Bulletin May 31, 1973 public hearing was held on the
proposed budget for the fiscal year 1973-1974 pursuant to Section 1202 of the
Anaheim City Charter.
Mr. Mnrdoch called attention to a clerical error in the draft of the
proposed budget previously presented to the City Council in the transposition
in the total amount of the budget; that the correct total is $58,771,500.00
instead of $58,717,500.00. He stated the detail in the budget is correct however
a few changes were necessary in the budget message as it relates to specific per-
centages. The most significant being in the second paragraph wherein the corrected
percentage should read "approximately 75%" of the increase is due to load growth
and expansion of the electrical system. Another change, (third paragraph of the
budget message) with reference to electrical capital improvement requirements
should be $4,432,400.00 instead of $4,495,000.00. This amount was reduced as
result of the approval of four "methods and standard technicians" authorized at
the last Council meeting to implement the work management program for the
Utilities Department which costs were taken from the amount budgeted for "capital".
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Another change made for clarification, was in the "PEP Funds"
include "Certificated Program" changing the amount from $544,000.00 to
$701,700.00.
to
As a result of the above changes minor percentage changes were made
throughout the introductory pages. Mr. Murdoch thereupon distributed the
corrected pages.
Below is the budget message of the City Manager to the City Council
and Citizens of Anaheim (as corrected).
"The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1973-74, submitted herewith, at
first blush appears to represent an unusually large increase above the current
year's budget. The current budget, as amended to include Federal Revenue
Sharing, totals $51,883,723. This proposed budget totals $58,771,500 which
does not include provision for possible salary and wage adjustments that may
occur after meeting and conferring with the various employee unions and
organizations.
However, approximately $5,142,000 or 75 percent of the $6,887,777
increase is due to load growth and expansion of the electrical system including
the service area being acquired from the Southern California Edison Company.
This area will be served by the City early in the fiscal year and will be
adding to the net revenue derived from this system.
Aggravating the effect of substantial electrical system growth is the
heavy reliance upon current revenues for major capital improvements. In the
current year, electrical capital improvements require $1,810,000 exclusive of
bond funds. This coming year, the demand upon current funds for capital im-
provements will be $4,432,400.
This additional $2,622,400, together with park acquisition and im-
provement costs, should be paid by the long-term beneficiaries of the improve-
ments, rather than solely by today's customers and taxpayers. A proper long-
term capital financing program utilizing revenue and general obligations bonds
would appropriately allocate this responsibility.
In spite of this inappropriate burden, the proposed budget enables
the City to continue with substantially the same level of service throughout.
It also allows for a very few service improvements, but curtails or postpones
many which should be made.
Substantial changes in the allocation of General Revenue Sharing
Funds are recommended in order to maintain this level of service as well as to
recognize actual rather than estimated cost requirements and to adjust to
changes in time for capital improvement construction or acquisition previously
approved. These changes are essential to balance the budget. The recomenda-
tions for fiscal 1973-74 Revenue Sharing allocations are shown in the fourth
section of the budget.
This budget includes $701,700 of federal funds for City employees
funded under the Public Employment Program (PEP). The program will end
officially by June 30, 1974, but the City must submit a plan for transition
and phase down of all employees involved during the year. Un4ar this plan,
27 full-time positions will be terminated in September and October, and
approximately 85 positions will be transitioned into regular City-funded
employment. In addition to the above funds, but not a part of this budget,
the City will receive $43,000 to conduct a summer Neighborhood Youth Corps
program and $135,000 to disburse to Anaheim Union High School District,
Anaheim Elementary School District and Magnolia School District acting as
the designated program agent under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971.
The budget format this year in the second section shows a translation
of appropriations into broad work programs. This should help the reader to
note trends, demands, and changes in service levels. The detail and narrative
should help identify programs.
The following paragraphs highlight some of the more significant
gains and factors, as well as some of the deficiencies by department.
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CONTINGENCY
Very few program changes are suggested in the general government allo-
cations. A contingency of $250,000 from which expenditures can only be made by
specific City Council approval, is again shown in the Council section. This
amount is less than one-half of one percent of the budget and hence, is some-
what lower than a desirable level when you recall that the purchase of just one
park site that might come on the market could easily amount to twice that figure.
PERSONNEL
The computerized personnel system, which enables the City to readily
extract summary and projected information relating to fringe benefit experience,
accident records, and many other factors, is now in operation and shows up as an
increase in this budget. This availability of information saves many man hours
of laborious extraction and accumulation.
CLERK - ELECTIONS
The increases in these budgets are the provision for a bi-annual election
and for reprinting of the Municipal Code, since the Code supply has been exhausted.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
An actual reduction in staffing will occur as the Public Employment
Program phases out. However, the budget shows an increase for the retention of
one PEP employee.
MISCELLANEOUS - NON DEPARTMENTAl.
Liability insurance premiums are up about $35,000. Participation in the
Orange County Intergovernmental Coordinating Council and the Green Belt Con~nittee
are new this year. Also shown was a provision for the "Man in Washington" Program.
The $15,000 originally intended for this program was left in for professional
services in the event soil tests or other services are required for new building
plans or for other services the Council may require.
LIBRARY
The slight increase in the Library budget is due to picking up the
general fund responsibility for two programs currently financed from PEP funds°
These are a bilingual library activity in the George Washington School and an
extended bookmobile activity in lieu of branch library construction.
We are just barely keeping up with book stock requirements at a time
when we should be gaining. In addition, we probably should begin building stock
for the next branch library. Architectural services for a branch were included
in the revenue sharing budget this current year, but financing of the building
itself and provision for continued staffing should now be worked into a fiscal
plan and be implemented soon.
--RESEARCH, BUDGET, AUDIT
Prior to the start of budget preparation this year, the budget function
was transferred to the Research Section. Therefore, instead of three budgets,
the personnel, supplies and equipment are consolidated into the two shown as
"Audit", and "Research and Budget".
DATA PROCESSING
A reduction of eight systems and programming personnel will take place
as the PEP program phases out. That program aided the City in developing a
Personnel Management System, a new Utility Billing System, a Police Traffic
Records System and conversion of the bulk of our programs into a more efficient
machine language. The Division now maintains more than 500 programs on a regular
basis.
The Division plans to take delivery of a larger memory computer early
this fiscal year° It is anticipated that the new machine will improve operations
to the point that the third shift can be eliminated and thus keep the cost equal
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to or below the existing computer rental. The City is also investigating the
feasibility of jointly using hardware with a number of other cities. Currently,
these possibilities appear very promising and an early decision is anticipated.
POLICE
Calls for service in the Police Department increased 13 percent last
year. To meet this rising demand, 30 new positions have been added to the
Department in addition to the 20 officers added under the PEP and Brother's
Keeper Program last year. The new personnel will provide an added patrol area,
a new field report recording and transcription system to decrease non-patrol
time, and will bolster various detective and traffic activities. The Brother's
Keeper Program, started earlier this year, has been well received and has begun
to reduce burglaries (11 percent in the first quarter this year).
The new UHF radio and communication system will be in operation in
July. It is anticipated the new communication center will operate from the
existing Emergency Control Center, and that function will be moved to the
Customer Service Building. The architect has completed his recommendations
for the Police Building modification including the pistol range.
Anaheim, because of the Stadium, Convention Center, Disneyland,walk-a-
thons and the like, has an unusually heavy need for traffic control and special
event policing. A concentrated analysis is being made by the Department for
ways to control these and general policing costs. The new Reserve Program to
be implemented this year will help in this area, but further efforts for cost
reductions such as greater use of non-sworn or ~.ivilian personnel, more labor
saving techniques and critical review of traditional police practices must be
explored. The Department will also continue to take full advantage of federal
grant programs where appropriate. In this vein, $436.460 of revenue sharing
funds are being used to fund a portion of the police budget.
FIRE
Fire responses have increased at a rate of 13.3 percent creating
a greater workload on the Department and the need for more personnel. With
that in mind, we are purchasing from revenue sharing a new aerial ladder truck
to be delivered this coming fiscal year and will budget manpower for a new
truck company beginning July 1, 1974. In addition, it is planned to go to a
three platoon operation beginning January 1, 1974. This will be accomplished
without any increase in personnel but will necessitate a number of promotions
to Engineers and Captains, responsibilities now handled by upgrading. The
three platoon system will provide for a regular crew of at least four men on
each piece of equipment.
Due to the age of some of the equipment, we have experienced con-
siderable down time on pumpers this past year. Because of this, we have begun
a program of repowering some of the pumpers with new engines and in addition
have ordered two new pumpers from revenue sharing to be delivered this coming
year.
A major emphasis will be on fire prevention this coming year. The
budget proposes adding three inspectors. A substantial increase in inspections
made by all of the fire companies working in the field is planned. We hope to
increase the prevention inspections by 55 percent.
In addition to these itema~ we have requesEed revenue sharing funds
from the County of Orange to aid in the construction of a joint training faci-
lity which will be shared by the Cities of Orange, Anaheim and Garden Grove,
and possibly the County of Orange.
PARKS AND RECREATION
The Parks and Recreation Commission has expressed a strong desire for
the City to increase its recreation programming so that the programs presently
carried on can serve more people within the City. In line with this recommenda-
tion, the proposed budget shows an increase of about 11.5 percent. Although
this budget does not quite meet the requests of the Commission, it does provide
for the outfitting and operation of the Naturemobile which was previously do-
nated to the City by the Soroptimists. It extends present programs to the
Vista Del Rio Junior High School and expands the recreation sports programs
at six high schools where it is presently being held. A summer Recreation
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Program will be conducted at Canyon High School for the first time. Increased
supervision at various locations, will provide programs for more people at
existing locations, including the Anaheim Stadium parking lot where rocket
launchings, land sailing and model airplane flying are quite popular.
The program is jointly sponsored by the City and the school districts
in the City.
In Parks, we show a net decrease in the general fund budget due to a
reduction in the amount set aside for capital improvements. The capital improve-
ment funds, however, are included in the recommendations for the revision of
allocations from revenue sharing funds and in the proposed 1973-74 allocations.
They include provisions for Twila Reid, Schweitzer, Riverdale and the Greek
Theater as well as baseball lighting at one of two parks, miscellaneous security
lighting and participation in swimming pool construction at two high schools,
and some ball field construction in the area north of La Palma Park.
In golf courses, the Anaheim Municipal Course budget proposes a slight
reduction in salary requirements and an increase in provision for capital out-
lays. It is hoped that some satisfactory solution to the driving range will be
reached during the course of this year and $10,000 is set aside for that purpose.
The budget for the Anaheim Hills Course is somewhat less than the current
fiscal year, since the construction is now substantially completed. The two sig-
nificant capital expenditures proposed are for a bridge across the storm channel
and for expansion of the cart storage building. Now that the club house is open,
normal play should begin. The restaurant is serving excellent meals, and the pro
shop is well stocked. The degree of success of these two operations should soon
be apparent. The goal for this coming year is to considerably increase play and
use of the facility.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building activity and the services related thereto continues at a vigorous
rate. Two inspectors were added during the current year. Unless the building pace
accelerates, the present staff should be able to maintain present inspection level.
Zoning and planning activity likewise overran projections during the
current year, hence two positions were added in zoning and one in planning to
keep up with the work load. The continued pressure for additional reports and
more detailed processing aggravates the already strained situation, but we should
be able to maintain adequate service unless the demand increases. Much of this
pressure stemmed from recent State legislation or from court decisions, particu-
larly regarding environmental impact.
A redevelopment budget has been added.
plus consultant services for a total of $37,440.
staff time from several other departments.
It includes minimum staffing
In addition, there will be
PUBLIC WORKS
Mechanical Maintenance Division - We will continue the employment of
the persons hired under the Public Employment Program in order to adequately
maintain the 1140 pieces of motorized equipment. The constant goal in this
Division is to keep the equipment downtime to a minirmam.
Although we have not included it in this coming year's budget nor in
the 79 74 revenue sharing funds, we should be actively planning for the construc-
tion of a new garage facility at the Vermont Street location. This facility will
provide for much more effective utilization of manpower including night-time work
on more sophisticated pieces of equipment which could be brought into the new
shop and cannot be adequately handled in the present facility.
Street Maintenance Division - The goal adopted two years ago for pre-
ventive maintenance of streets was 8,000,000 square feet per year. With the
addition of a patch crew included in the budget, we should be able to retain
this goal. Even with this program, we are falling behind on our ten-year main-
tenance programs, since we are adding by development, annexation and me~ arterials
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about a million and a half square feet per year. We are attempting to fund
more of this program from gas taxes by using more of these funds for street
reconstruction rather than new construction and by a reduction of widening
projects.
The alley program is scheduled to meet the target of two miles of
alley improvements this year. You may recall that this is in accord with the
long-term program adopted which will take 10 to 12 years to achieve.
It is highly desirable that this program be expedited to at least
a 5 to 6 year program, as soon as funds are available to do so. It would
probably be best to contract the supplemental activity so that we would not
have to hire personnel and purchase equipment which would have to be down
phased upon completion of the program.
Once again, we are proposing to delay the storm drain and catch
basin maintenance program until additional funds are available. This is a
highly desirable program Which actually would be cost saving, since it would
eliminate a great deal of hand work. However, the initial costs for equip-
ment are such that it does constitute a new program, and hence was not inclu-
ded in the budget.
We are also continuing our sewer maintenance program at a very
minimal level for a City our size. Substantial upgrading of this program
should be undertaken at the earliest possible date in order to reduce
emergency call, increase the life of the sewer system and minimize property
damage from overflow.
Parkway Maintenance Division - This Division will be.adding four
persons to the work force. The additional area soon to be served by the City's
Electrical Division requires a substantial amount of tree trimming to clear
overhead lines. One crew and equipment will be needed for this purpose.
The various parkways and landscaped areas that are continuously
being added to the City's system require at this time that we ad~ an additional
Parkway Maintenance crew to keep up with this activity. We have not added to
these crews since 1968.
Property Maintenance Division - We are adding over 40,000 square
feet of additional building which needs to be maintained. This requires two
more custodians and equipment. The PEP employees who are used in the alley
program and in the street maintenance program are being retained as permanent
employees. Although it would be desirable to increase the sign maintenance
crew, since we have added approximately 1500 signs in the past three years
without additional personnel, this is one of the programs that we felt could
be foregone. The apparent increase in this portion of the budget is merely a
transfer from the other portions of the Property Maintenance Division to
identify the manpower utilization in the appropriate areas. The budget also
provides for taking over the responsibility for maintenance of traffic signals
formerly handled by the State Division of Highways. This is a cost which is
shared by the City and the State, and will result in a saving to the City of
approximately $20,000 per year.
Engineering Division - We have provided for the transitioning of the
PEP employees'so that we may keep up with the substantially increased develop-
ment and environmental impact reports.
As the arterial highways approach an age of 10 to 15 years, sub-
stantial resurfacing is required. This year we had approximately $365,000
of street resurfacing or h~at~r-remix r~u~ts on arterial highways which we
were unable to include in our gas tax projects and could not accommodate in
general fund expenditures. We have provided, however, for approximately
$390,000 for reconstruction and resurfacing.
STADIUM- CONVENTION CENTER
The Stadium operations continue at the same service level. The
structural painting program will continue with the high level painting by
contract. Activity at the Stadium in addition to Angel baseball games,
continues to increase. A modular home show, an Old Fashioned Fireworks
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Spectacular, several college and high school football games, the High School
Band Spectacular, a Recreation Vehicle Show, driver training and a substantial
series of on-going co~,mmnity recreational activities on the parking lot make the
Stadium rather well used by the community.
The Convention Center additions will be opened about the first of the
year. Provision is made in the budget for the necessary manpower to take care
of the activity in the expaaded facility as well as in the constantly increasing
activity within the present facility. The budget also provides for equipment to
furnish the new facility and update some of the present building furnishings. Re-
roofing of the exhibition hall and other flat areas is included in the budget this
year so that we can prevent damage from leakage. This item is actually included
in the revenue sharing portion of the budget.
The Visitors and Convention Bureau budget has been placed in the Con-
vention Center fund budget to more accurately reflect the V & C as the sales arm
for conventions.
The 8.8 percent increase in the budget for this function's activities
recognizes that there was no increase last year. It will not provide for the
additional person requested in Sales Promotion, nor for a continuation of the
same conservative level of advertising, unless other adjustments can be made in
the cooperative program. Meanwhile, the convention activity should continue to
increase particularly with the opening of the additional 100,000 square foot
exhibit hall and 30,000 square feet of meeting room and exhibition space,
scheduled for January 1974.
Conventions booked for 1974 will bring about 300,000 delegates to
Anaheim. They will spend about $47,000,000 while here. Seventy-two percent of
the convention business will be held in the Convention Center.
UTILITIES
Water - A continued growth of the City requires that water services be
increased to meet that increased activity in the Water Division. Most of the
construction requirements are handled from bond funds this year, taking advantage
of the long-term financing program established for this purpose.
The budget does provide for expansion of the laboratory work, since
Orange County no longer takes the responsibility for much of this activity.
As the water source and quality problems become increasingly complex,
it is essential that a substantial effort be maintained with other water agencies,
Joint planning of facilities is currently active with the City of Orange and the
Orange County Municipal Water District.
Electrical Division - The greatest impact upon the proposed budget is
in the Electrical Division. The major impact in this area comes frOm the addition
of approximately 11,000 customers presently served by the Southern California
Edison Company. The changeover is expected to take place about August or
September, 1973. Included in the changeover area, in addition to the usual
residential and commercial customers, is the entire Disneyland area. We expect
a service demand increase of 25 percent from this acquisition.
This major addition to the system necessitates one new substation. A
new service area together with the continued electrical demand in the rest of the
City necessitates another substation and additions to the existing stations and
lines.
The recently negotiated agreement with the Edison Company provides for
a substamtial power cost savings when we are able to receive the power at 220kv.
Constructtem of a ZZOkv receiving station will require $1,450,000 from the 1973-74
budget with a similar amount for the following fiscal year.
More detailed information is included in the electrical budget.
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SUMMARY
Even with the cost of living increasing 5.2 percent in the past year,
(1.6 percent in the last three months) and with substantial general growth as
well as the special growth factors mentioned, the proposed budget will not
require any change in the present $1.05 City tax rate. There are no new
revenue sources requested. Neither does the budget call for any increases
in utility, room occupancy or sanitation rates. With the major rate increase
request just filed by the Southern California Edison Company, it will be
necessary to adjust City rates to absorb the increase. At the time of printing
this message, it is not known what increase will be required, but we do intend
to keep the rates at or below those charged by the Company in comparable area.
Other fees and charges may fluctuate as the costs of providing the
respective services fluctuate. Zoning fees and plan check fees are examples
of these service charges.
In summary, the proposed budget does provide for a reasonable level
of service, but not the desirable level which can readily be attained. Anaheim
has the capacity to meet this level without undue financial strain. To do so
would require the adoption of a sensible and reasonable long-term financing
program of long-life capital improvements. Without this program, the ability
to continue satisfactory service without additional revenue sources or higher
rates is impaired seriously. I urge the Council and the co~tm~nity to adopt
this proper business approach.
Respectfully submitted,
s/Keith A. Mmrdoch
Keith A. Mnrdoch
City Manager
Mr. Mike Ringer, Finance Director, with the aid of transparencies
briefly reported on the following:
1972-73 Revenue Estimates
1972-73
Budget Estimate
Property Taxes
Sales Taxes
Interest Income
Sanitation Charges
Federal Revenue Shar.
Over
(Under)
Budget
$6,197,862 $6,491,043 $ 293,181
5,615,000 6,395,000 780,000
352,000 752,000 400,000
1,428,043 1,599,455 171,412
1,166,000 1,836,676 670,676
Stadium Income 1,157,600 836,854 (320,746)
Golf Revenue 493,800 367,500 (126,300)
Electrical Sales 18,111,500 17,787,989 (323,511)
Water Sales 4,450,000 4,270,000 (180,000)
Ail Other Revenue 12,371,629 12,237,089 (134,540)
$52,573,606
$51~ 343,434
$ 1,230,172
Mr. Ringer reported that the City was well witbin the current budget.
He noted because of the economy, revenue from property taxes, sales taxes,
interest, income, sanitation charges and federal revenue sharing was above
that estimated and the reven~e from Stadiums Golf Course, electrical sales,
water sales and others, under the estimate. However, the 0v~rall revenue
was $1,230~172 more than anticipated.
The second transparency being as follows projected the 1973-74
Revenue Estimate:
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1973-74 Revenue Estimates
Electrical Sales
Sales Taxes
Sanitation Charges
Water Sales
Property Taxes
Grants
Ail Other Revenue
Increase
(Decrease)
67.6% $4,529.500
14.4 967,530
6.8 455,357
5.2 350,000
10.4 698,692
(8.1) (544,069)
3.7 246,400
100.0% $6,703,410
Mr. Ringer reported that the estimated increase in electrical sales,
include approximately $2,000,000 resulting from the Edison Company acquisition
of nearly 11,000 additional customers. Other increases being based on normal
growth.
The third and following chart referred to General Obligation Bonds
and capital improvements.
Last General ObliKation Bonds
Jun~ 1.2, 1966
Water Facilities
Electric Facilities
Storm Drains
$1,000,000
300,000
1,000,000
$2,300,000
1973-74 - C~pital Improvements
No Debt Financing
Electrical Substations
1973-74 $2,520,000
1974-75 1,600,000
Annual Capital Requirements
Water 1,000,000
Electric 2,000,000
City Hall
Libraries - Branches
Public Works ($1,000,000 of~ramp to
Orange Freeway)
Storm Drains
Douglas Street (Of~ramp)
Fire Stations
Police Facilities
Convention Center
(Parking)
Mr. Ringer reported that in the "No-Debt Financing Capital Improvements"
there should be included the $2,000,000 that is annually allocated for "Park
Development".
The final following transparency noted the property tax breakdown, the
estimated revenue from assessed valuation and the annual debt service.
Property Tax Rate
General Debt
Total Fund Service
1965-66 Tax Rate $1.10
1973-74 Tax Rate 1.05
$.5107 $.5893
.8000 .2500
$.3393
$.3393 X $689,857,000 Assessed Valuation = $2,000,000.
Annual Debt Service
5% - 20 Year Bonds
$2,000,000 $25,000,000
500,000 6,230,000
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Mr. Ringer reported that the significant fact was the reduction in
the debt service which increases the general fund for the operation of the
City. He reported that the $2,000,000 revenue from property taxes is pro-
jected on the current assessed valuation and would go a long way in meeting
debt service on a long term financing program for capital needs.
In summary, Mr. Ringer recommended both a balanced long term
financing and operating financing program.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the Council.
Mr. Lyle Clark, Chairman of the Economic Development Division of
the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council presenting their
economic growth proposal. He explained that with two basic goals, one, to
attract new industrial and commercial payrolls to the City and two, to keep
existing payrolls, they have developed some ideas for marketing.
He stated the benefits of such a program would be:
1. Increased City income
2. Improved tax base.
3. Local control of land use.
4. Best utilization of facilities and available land.
5. Enhance the general economic climate.
He submitted a gathering of informational brochures offered by the
Chamber and stated although their material was good there are other Cities
doing more and gaining on us. We need to catch up to the Irvine Complex and
City of San Diego.
He advised that in their opinion the best method to Put together a
planned marketing program that will develop leads beyond the natural leads;
that will follow through those interests expressed, is to develop certain
marketing aids.
Mr. Clark thereupon presented for Council review marketing aids
used by the Cities of Wichita Falls, Fresno and Louisville. Louisville
being a collection of booklets designed to be collated that can be separated
and given out according to the information needed.
The following marketing aids for the City of Anaheim were recommended
and planned:
1. A sales kit to be given to bankers, realtors and other
businessmen for their use in promoting the area while on
business trips and conventions, thereby developing
additional leads that may not naturally come.
2. A permanent informational booth in the Convention Center
facility.
3. Development of an audio-visual presentation.
4. Development of a speakers bureau.
5. Development of "guide for expansion" for those
businesses currently located in Anaheim.
6. Development of a complete survey of all existing
facilities amd available land to be continually
maintained and updated.
Mr. Clark thereupon requested Council's financial ~upport to imple-
ment the program advising that the entire program for the fiscal year 1973-74
would be approximately $70,000, not including the free efforts received from
Chamber membership. He added that none of these funds would be used for travel
or entertainment.
In answer to Council inquiry, estimated cost breakdown is as follows:
1. Brochures
2. Convention Booth
3. Audio-Visual Presentation
4. Sales Kit
5. Guide to Expansion
6. Existing Materials
7. Lead Followup
$20,000
15,000
10,000
4,000
6,000
4,000
10,000
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Mr. Clark advised if their program generated only 100 new jobs it
would result in an additional personal income in excess of $1,000,000; retail
sales of over $500,000 and bank deposits of nearly $500,000.
Councilman Dutton asked if there were any National organizations in
which membership of the Chamber of Commerce would be beneficial.
Mr. Larry Sierk, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, replied that in
their opinion there was no need for membership in National organizations in that
members of the Chambers are also members of various National organizations and
what is needed is to put these packages in the hands of members so that this
information is available when they attend various conventions and meetings such
as the V & C Blitz.
Mr. Sierk also advised that 50 percent of the proposed program will
be supplied by the Chamber of Co~mnerce.
As to a total need of $70,000, Mr. Murdoch noted there is presently
included in the proposed budget an amount for pamphlets or promotional material so
if included it would be something less than $70,000.
On motion by Councilman Dutton, seconded by Councilman Thom, subject
to the availability of funds within the City's capability, it was agreed that the
City's promotional agreement with the Chamber of Commerce be expanded to include
the proposed economic development program, not to exceed a total amount of
$70,000. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murdoch reported that the proposed informational booth at the
Convention Center was a project requiring further investigation and that he
had not had an opportunity to thoroughly review this possibility with the
Convention Center Director nor the Chamber of Commerce.
It was indicated by representatives of the Chamber that they were aware
further exploration relative to the informational booth would be required.
Mr. Murdoch called attention to the inclusion of the City's portion of
the Visitor & Convention Bureaus'operation in the Convention Center budget and
advised that this was because expenditures are funded by revenue received from
the room occupancy tax and it is shown as a "Fund Operation" only; the Stadium
and Convention Center Director having no responsibility for the operation of the
Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Mr. Joe White, 809 West Broadway, speaking for himself, referring to
the budget message under "contingency" noted one park site could deplete the
$250,000 earmarked for the contingency fund and felt re-analysis of the "in lieu
fee" was in order to see if fees. charged meet current costs.
Under "Summary" regarding the intention to keep electrical rates at or
below those of the Edison Company, Mr. White hoped the City could always keep the
rates lower than those of the Edison Company.
Mr. White felt it would be nice if undergrounding utilities could be
started especially on the main streets.
Regarding capital improvements, Mr. White called attention to the need
for branch libraries and reported many people ask how a golf course can be financed
for cash and not libraries. He stated libraries are needed and he did not have
much faith in the success of another bond issue, especially if our utility rates
are increased. He further advimed he preferred the "cash" bamim amd had opposed the
previous utility bonds.
Mayor Dutton was of the opinion that capital improvement pro-
grams, such as libraries, City Halls, etc., that the payment should'be spread
over the years so that people benefitting in the future pay their proportionate
share. Bond issues and long term financing would accomplish this.
With reference to the remarks concerning the utility rate, Mr. Murdoch
reported that before this meeting adjourns they would like a determination on
Council's policy regarding rate setting. He stated that the 52 percent increase
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filed by the Edison Company with the Federal Power Conwaission, paralleling
the Edison Company's rates will not cover the increased cost to the City.
However, they have also filed for a rate increase with the California Public
Utilities Commission. The difference is with the Federal Power Comanission
the increased rates go into effect immediately, unless the City successful{y
obtains a delay, and then they have their hearings and if there is a reduction
in what they have filed,the difference paid is put in trust. The California
Public Utilities Commission rate filing, the rate does not go into effect until
after the hearings and the Public Utilities Commission makes its findings.
Mr. Murdoch reported if the Edison Company rates, or close to them,
were adopted there would still be a net loss to the City each month until
perhaps another adjustment can be made when the California~Public Utility
Commission approved rates go into effect.
Mr. Murdoch advised it would be their recommendation that when the
rate goes into effect with the Federal Power Commission (projected in July)
the City establish rates the same as the Edison Company rates. With this
action a loss will be show~ until the California Public Utility Commission
establishes the rate, then another adjustment can be made.
Mr. Hoyt, Utilities Director, reported the California rate increase
is expected in late August to October.
Mayor Dutton asked if anyone else wished to address the Council on
the proposed sudget, there being no response declared the hearing closed.
Further discussion was held by the City Council. Councilman Thom,
referring to page 1-21 under "Hotel Land Lease" (Royal Inns and Jolly Rogers)
asked what percentage was budgeted to each hotel.
Mr. Ringer replied approximately 90 percent of the $165,000 is budgeted
to Royal Inns, which is based on the current land lease agreement.
Councilman Thom referred to the Anaheim Hills Golf Course projected
budget of $551,000 with a debt service of $210,700 and asked if the revenue
from the combined operation of the two City-owned golf courses cleared the
$210,000.
Mr. Ringer replied that the annual excess revenue from the ~nicipal
Golf Course was between $100,000 and $125,000. The revenue from the current
financial operation at Anaheim Hills at the present time does not exceed
excess expenditures. He further reported that budgeted projections did not
indicate that the City would break even next year on both overall operations
of the golf courses. However, the revenue projections were conservative.
Mr. Mardoch called attention to the fact that in the forthcoming
fiscal year there is still a substantial amount budgeted for capital improve-
ment which is a one-time cost. Even in the original projections there was
an advance anticipated from the general fund for the construction. Once
construction is completed this will turn around. However, it will not be
this coming year but should start the following year.
Noted was the fact that the club house facility has Just recently
opened and the original projections were based on play comparable to Western
Hills Golf Course. Councilman Sneegas reported his ow~ business took a few
years before showing a profit and he felt his obligation, as a Councilman,
since the course now exiSts is do everything possible to make it a success.
He als0 felt when 12,000 to 15,000 people move in the area it will make a
considerable difference.
Councilman Stephenson also agreed Anaheim Hills had not yet had a
fair chance.
Mayor Dutton noted the current insistance for open space and asked
what better way to provide the open space than a 235 acre golf course which
ultimately will be paid for by those that use it, the golfers.
Councilman Thom felt the question was what tha taxpayers give up
in the interim which obviously are things they have requested their City
Council to provide. He agreed it will ultimately be paid for.
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Councilman Stephenson stated he preferred the open space in the form
of the golf course over homes that could have been constructed on the s£te which
is below the reservoir and dam.
Councilman Thom referred to the Data Processing portion of the pro-
posed budget and asked if the $664,000 budget included a projection for a
possible merger with another data processing outfit (MDS).
Mr. Mnrdoch replied the concept of the merger was estimated to cost
no more and shortly after merger perhaps result in some saving, particularly
in program cost.
Mr. Davis, Assistant City Manager, advised of present negotiations
with MDS for a joint computer operation. As to any savings, Mr. Davis doubted
there would be any in the first year; any savings he felt would be in the joint
development of additional soft ware programs.
Discussion was held relative to various systems that might be adapted
to our use. Noted was a need to re-program the general accounting system and
fiscal system which must be converted to comPatible machine language for the
third generation computer. Mr. Davis advised that MDS has a system that appears
adaptable to our use at very little cost and is essence this would be a saving.
Mr. Davis further reported that the budget and data processing cos.ts
are being reduced by a net 6 percent.
Councilman Sneegas asked if it had been determined if anything was
being saved by data processing over what it would cost without it.
Mr. Davis replied that he could not answer directly but was certain
if utility billing was not handled on the present comPuter substantially more
personnel would be required in the Customer Services Division.
Councilman Thom questioned the possibility of contract service.
Mr. Davis felt certain contract service would be available at perhaps
a less cost for the first year only. An additional major disadvantage in a
service bureau type of operation is that there is not the flexibility you need
in the design of your own system; you must accept a system they have on line.
This has been the concern of the City Departments. He agreed there were a
number of systems developed by other cities that Anaheim could use.
Mr. Davis was of the opinion it would be to the City's advantage if
something suitable could be worked out in the MDS program of joint leasing of
the hardware and jointly developing software suitable for a number of cities.
Councilman Thom stated he had never been satisfied that the former
Ernst & Ernst recommendations had ever been implemented and he had been hopeful
that a possible merger would reduce the data processing budget. He requested
the possible savings of subcontracting the data processing service be fully
explored perhaps concurrently with the MDS proposal.
Mr. Davis explained the service bureau type operation noting they do
not develop any new systems and that Anaheim presently needs to convert the
fiscal system, labor distribution system and a more efficient cost center
approach to establish costs in the various departments and to contract to a
software firm for development of the various needed systems would be extremely
COStly together with the problem of not having a system designed to really m~et
the needs.
Mr. Davis personally felt the service bureau type of an operation was
definitely the wrong approach.
Councilman Sneegas suggested next yearfs budget be divided to show
"on going costs" as opposed to "development of new systems" costs.
Mr. Davis further advised that current applications would be impossible
without access to the machine and gave as an example the police automated traffic
records system and utility billings.
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Councilman Thom felt it would be unfair and stated he would never
suggest comparing a manual system with EDP. His only concern was an effort
be made to reduce costs.
Mr. Davis assured the Council an effort to reduce costs had been
made and would continue to be made. Noted again was the reduction in the
budget over the last fiscal year.
Councilman Thom then referred to the Public Information Office noting
in 1971 there were three positions compared to six in the proposed budget. He
stated the function appeared the same and questioned the duties of the addi-
tional personnel.
Mr. Ken Clements, Public Information Officer, advised that there has
been more of everything amd the personnel in the office have been PEP employees
which should be classified as "trainees".
As to the areas of involvement, Mr. Clements reported that the broad
objection is to tell the Anaheim story to anyone that will listen. He referred
to their telephone number noted in commercial directories and the Anaheim News
Letter where people with problems or inquiries call; the nature of these calls
differ greatly.
He stated their main function is news release. In this fiscal year
500 news releases on City activities were distributed, depending on the scope,
to as many as nine daily newspapers. Other projects includethe following:
1. Annual Metropolitan Water District tour.
2. Six City News Letters per year, which is the only news
piece distributed to every household in Anaheim.
3. Tours of City facilities.
4. Youth in Government Day.
5. Preparing brochures.
6. Representing City Administration at various meetings
and committees.
7. Preparation of employees monthly news letters to
keep City en~loyees informed on matters relating
to City affairs.
8. Preparation of photo display of the development
of the Convention Center.
9. Slide shows.
10. Assist tenants of the Convention Center.
11. Development of operation "Home Town".
Councilman Sneegas questioned the purchase of an ice-maker under the
Parkway Maintenance budget. Mr. Murdoch advised that in the su~ner all of the
crews in the field are taken ice water and that this is either a replacement
or for the Parkway Maintenance crews.
Councilman Thom referred to the Police Helicopter program noting a
budget reduction and asked what the reduction was.
Chief Michel replied that the reduction is result of modification of
the special enforcement program and transfer or realignment of responsibilities
within special enforcement of assignment personnel.
crime.
Councilman Stephenson asked how the helicopter program has reduced
Chief Michel advised as one example, for the first five months of
this year the City was down 5.6 percent in felony part I crimes.
Mayor Dutton asked if anyone else had any further questions relative
to the proposed budget.
Councilman Pebley moved that the proposed budget for the fiscal
year 1973-1974 be adopted as presented. Councilman Dutton seconded the
motion.
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Councilman Thom qualified his vote to adopt all portions of said budget
except that portion as it relates to the Anaheim Hills Golf Course, Data Processing
and Public Information Office.
Councilman Stephenson advised of his "aye" vote on the total budget with
the exception of that portion under "Upgrading Retirement" under Senate Bill 135
on which he abstains because of conflict of interest.
MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS: Councilman Dutton moved for a five minute recess. Councilman Sneegas seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (4:30 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order,
being present.
all members of the City Council
PUBLIC DANCE PERMIT: Application filed by Jose Z. Ojeda on behalf of Sociedad Progre-
sista Mexicana, Inc., Lodge No. 14 for permit to conduct public dance on June 17,
1973 at Carpenter's Hall, 608 West Vermont Avenue, was submitted and granted sub-
ject to provisions of Chapter 4.16 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and that two pri-
vate security officers and one matron be hired to police the dance, as recommended
by the Chief of Police, on motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman
Dutton. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST - USE OF LA PALMA PARK - ANAHEIM ACTIVE 20-30 CLUB: Request of James Franco,
President, Anaheim Active 20-30 Club, for use of La Palma Park, August 8 through
12, 1973 for a fund raising event and further requesting waiver of the business
license fee for amusements and rides in connection with this event, was submitted
for City Council consideration together with reports from the City Attorney, City
Treasurer, Parks and Recreation Department and Police Department.
Mr. Murdoch reviewed the reports and recommendations presented by the
various City departments, noting that Parks and Recreation advises against the
use of La Palma Park because of potential damage to the facilities, and would
suggest as an alternate site the parking lot north of La Palma Park. Parks and
Recreation further advises that if such use is permitted the agreement or contract
should contain a clause stating that they will pay for any damages and/or costs
to return the area to its original condition; and that City policy requires, in-
asmuch as the 20-30 Club is not participating in the income from the food and game
booths, that 15% of the gross income from these sources be paid to the City. The
City Attorney's Office reported that the use of public parks for profit making
activities is of questionable legality. The Chief of Police requests that if the
Christiansen Brothers' Amusement Center is permitted to operate in the City of
Anaheim in conjunction w~th the 20-30 Club fund raising event, that said amusement
company be required to meet with the Anaheim Police Department prior to setting up
so that a clear understanding of their operation may be agreed upon.
Following receipt of reports and recor~nendations and noting the inadvis-
ability of setting a precedent for such uses of public property, Councilman Sneegas
moved to deny both the request for use of La Palma Park and the request for waiver
of business license fees in connection with the Anaheim Active 20-30 Club fund
raising event, August 8 through 12, 1973. Councilman Dutton seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. George Miller, Vice President and Manager of Barclay Bank, member
of the Anaheim Active 20-30 Club, stated that the funds received as a result of
this event will be donated to local charities and that their organization upon
finding a suitable site for the event located on private property, would like to
return to request a similar waiver of fees as were granted in connection with this
event last year.
Mr. Murd0ch explained that the 0nly situation in which the City can waive
business license fees is if the members of the non-profit group actually operate
the game booths and/or rides themselves; if operated by the concessionaire or his
employees, business license fees cannot be waived. He related the City's experi-
ence with carnival operators who will solicit a non-profit group and have them
make application for waiver of the business license fees, promising only the amount
of the waived fees in donation to said group.
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Mr. James Franco, President of the Anaheim Active 20-30 Club, 1301
West Avenue, advised that this organization proposed to sell the tickets for
the games and rides, however they will not operate the booths and rides per se,
except for one game booth.
In answer to Councilman Stephenson, Mr. Franco advised that the re-
ceipts of the event will be donated to such local charities as "Project Deaf",
scholarships to the deaf convention; John Tracy Clinic, Boy's Club, etc.
Mr. Murdoch summed up Council's sentiment stating that although the
City would very much like to assist such groups in their worthwhile efforts,
the City government is precluded from permitting such uses in the public parks
and from waiving fees in certain instances, as such actions would constitute
a gift of public funds for charitable purposes, which is prohibited.
Mr. Franco replied that he understood the City's position and that he
would attempt to locate a suitable site for the event on private property
and thereupon apply once again to Council for whatever reasonable waiver of fees
in connection with the event that are'permissible.
FINAL MAP~ TRACT NO. 7444: Developer, R. H. Grant Company; tract located on the north
side of Nohl Ranch Road, east of Anaheim Hills Road, containing 86 PRD 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.
On recommendation of the City Engineer, councilman St~phenson moved
that Final Map, Tract No. 7444 be approved subject to approval of required bond
by the City Attorney. Councilman Sneegas seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
FINAL MAP~ TRACT NO. 7470: Developer, American National Housing Corporation; tract
located on the north side of Santa Ana Canyon Road, east of Solomon Drive, con-
taining 105 proposed RS-5000 zoned lots.
Zoning Supervisor Roberts advised that one of the conditions of ap-
proval of Tentative Map, Tract No. 7470 was that house, wall and elevation plans
be approved by Council prior to approval of the final map, and inasmuch as these
have not yet been submitted, recommended that action on approval of Final Map,
Tract No. 7470 be deferred to June 19, 1973.
By general Council consent, action on Final Map, Tract No. 7470 was
deferred to June 19, 1973 as recommended.
APPROVAL OF PLANS - TENTATIVE MA~ TRACT NO. 6733 (RECLASSIFICATION NO. 71-72-53):
Zoning Supervisor Roberts presented the development plans for the homes in Tract
No. 6733 for Council consideration, in compliance with the conditions of approval
of the tentative map.
The City Planning Commission at their meeting held June 11, 1973,
reviewed said development plans and recommended approval.
Following review of house and floor plans and elevations submitted in
connection with Tentative Map, Tract No. 6733 and marked Exhibit Nos. 1 through
19, on motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Stephenson, said
house development plans were approved. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-223 - WORK ORDER NO. 683-B: Councilman Dutton offered Resolution
No. 73R-223 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETER-
MINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND
COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH-
WEST CORNER OF EUCLID STREET AND LA PALMA AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
WORK ORDER NO. 683-B. APPROVING THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS
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AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, ETC.; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. (Bids to
be Opened - July 5, 1973, 2:00 P.M.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-233 duly passed and adopted.
PLANS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS - SANTA ANA RIVER BICYCLE TRAIL: The plans and special
provisions for construction of those portions of the Santa Ana River Bicycle
Trails along the river levee from Pacific Coast Highway to Atlanta Avenue, and
from Edinger Avenue to Katella Avenue, prepared by the Orange County Flood Con-
trol District, were submitted by the City Engineer and approved on motion by
Councilman DuttOn, seconded by Councilman Sneegas. (Said plans are on file in
the office of the City Engineer.) MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-224 - WORK ORDER NO. 669-B - EXTENSION OF BID DATE: Councilman
Sneegas offered Resolution No. 73R-224 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION
RELATING TO INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR WORK ORDER NO. 669-B
(TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT HASTER STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE). (Bids to be Opened -
June 28, 1973, 2:00 P.M.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-224 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-225 - DEEDS OF EASEMENT:
73R-225 for adoption.
Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN
DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Anaheim Memorial Hospital; Gale D.
& Mary Bea Smith)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-225 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-226 - EMPLOYING SPISGEL AND MC DIARMID - EDISON RATE CASE:
Councilman Stephenson offered Resolution No. 73R-226 for adoption.
Prior to voting on this resolution, Mr. Alan Watts explained in answer
to Councilman Thom, that the legal fees per this agreement are essentially calcu-
lated on an hourly basis; however, at the end of the litigation, Spiegel and
McDiarmid reserve the right to submit an additional legal fee in the event a
successful conclusion obtains a cash payment or a reduction in rates for the City,
such fee not to exceed 15% of the annual estimated savings.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SPIEGEL & McDIARMID, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-226 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-227 - EMPLOYING R. W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES - ENGINEERING CONSUL-
TANTS - EDISON RATE CASE: CounCilman Dutton offered Resolution No. 73R-227 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 EMPLOYING R. W. BECK AND ASSOCIATES
AS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO INCREASE THE COST OF WHOLESALE POWER TO THE
CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-227 duly passed and adopted.
.RESOLUTION NO. 73R-228 - AGREEMENT TO SHARE LEGAL AND ENGINEERING EXPENSES - 1973
RATE APPLICATION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON: Councilman Sneeg~s 0'~fe~ed'Resolution
No. 73R-228 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CERTAIN OTHER CITIES TO SH~
LEGAL AND ENGINEERING EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 1973 RATE APPLI-
CATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO INCREASE THE COST OF
WHOLESALE ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO SAID CITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM. (Riverside, Anaheim, Banning, Azusa, Colton)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-228 duly passed and adopted.
AUTHORIZATION - CONDEMNATION NO. 8 EXPENSES: Mr. Murdoch reported that the City of
Anaheim's portion of the costs involved in Condemnation No. 8, electrical facil-
ities, amounts to $36,136, snd that the Southern California Edison Company will
also pay their proportionate share of the cost.
On motion by Councilman ~tton, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the
City Council authorized payment in the amount of $36,136, Anaheim's portion of
costs to summarize valuation of electrical facilities, Condemnation No. 8, to
be paid to Southern California Edison Company. MOTION CARRIED.
AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. F-2900 - JOSLYN 69 KV TERMINALS: The City Manager
reported that the City Council on March 13, 1973 authorized the purchase of
12 69ky cable terminals in the amount of $7,219.80 from the Joslyn Pacific
Company and subsequently Purchase Order No. F-2900 was placed for these items
to assure delivery for inservice construction of the Clair Substation.
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Mr. Murdoch advised that at the time this order was placed the exact
69ky cable size was not known, and it has since been determined that the 1,500
MCM aluminum cable which is planned for this substation requires different in-
ternal parts and terminals for the 69kv Joslyn cable terminators as follows:
12 Joslyn PSC cable terminals
6 lugs for bare wire connection
(aerial connectors)
6 lugs for flat bus connection
(bus connectors)
$7,140.00
168.60
196.50
Total amount, including tax
$7,880.36
The total amount reflects an increase over the amount previously auth-
orized of $660.56.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Dutton, the City
Council authorized amendment to Purchase Order No. F-2900 to reflect the changes
in size and parts as shown above and authorize the purchase in the total amount of
$7,880.36, including tax. MOTION CARRIED.
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - ARROW MOBILE HYDRAULIC HAMMER: The City Manager reported on
the recommended purchase of an Arrow Mobile Hydraulic Hammer and advised that the
one manufacturer, Crook Company, has submitted a quotation for said equipment in
the amount of $18,869, including tax. He thereupon recommended the purchase be
authorized.
In answer to Councilman Sneegas, Mr. Murdoch assured the Coun.cil that
the costs of renting such equipment on an as needed basis were compared with the
cost of purchasing and although these figures are close, it appears that the pur-
chase would be slightly more advantageous.
On motion by Councilman Stephenson, seconded by Councilman Dutton, pur-
chase was authorized in the amount of $18,869, including tax, as recommended by
the City Manager. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims were denied as recor~nended by the City
Attorney and ordered referred to the insurance carrier on motion by Councilman
Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley:
a. Claim submitted by G. Ralph Grago, for mental anguish, loss of free-
dom and damage to freedom, purportedly resulting from arrest and charge of tres-
pass violation during peaceful and orderly demonstration in front of Anaheim Con-
vention Center, on or about March 21, 1973.
b. Claim submitted by Mrs. J. A. Cherrie, for damages to vehicle pur-
portedly as a result of being hit by Anaheim Police vehicle in collision at
Orangewood Avenue, east of Mountain View,on or about April 5, 1973.
MOTION CARRIED.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EXEMPTION STATUS - OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL POWER LINE -
LAKEVIEW AVENUE CROSSING THE SANTA ANA RIVER: Application of George H. Edwards,
Electrical Division, Anaheim Utilities Department, for Environmental Impact Report
Exemption Status on the overhead electrical power line proposal, Lakeview Avenue
crossing the Santa Ana River was submitted together with E.I.R. Review Con~uittee
Analysis.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Counciltmmn Stephenson, it was
the finding of the City Council that the impact of the project would be trivial
in nature and that no environmental impact report or statement be required.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO, 73R-229 - AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - ELgCTRI?
CAL CROSSING OF %"HE SANTA ANA RIVER CHANNEL: Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution
No. 73R-229 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PERMIT NO. 09673 WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT PERTAINING TO AN ELECTRICAL CROSSING OF THE DISTRICT'S
SANTA ANA RIVER CHANNEL, AND AUTHORIZING THE UTILITIES DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE SAID PERMIT. (Lakeview Avenue)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILM~N:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-229 duly passed and adopted.
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed on
motion by Councilman Stephenson, seconded by Councilman Dutton:
a. City of Westminister - Resolution No. 1473 - Opposing the intro-
duction of bills by the State Legislature containing exemptions from Senate
Bill 90 reimbursement provisions.
b. City of Costa Mesa - Resolution No. 73-47 - Requesting the League
of California Cities to establish a committee on government economy and effici-
ency.
c. Before the Public Utilities Commission - Application of Southern
California Gas Company for authority to increase gas rates to offset higher gas
costs caused by an increase in the price of natural gas purchased from E1 Paso
Natural Gas Company; and a motion for consolidation of this application with
pending general rate application No. 53797.
d. City of Westminister - Resolution No. 1476 - Requesting State
Legislation to clarify provisions of law relating to the use of City streets.
e. City of Newport Beach - Resolution No. 7989 - Calling for the
dissolution of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District.
f. Before the Public Utilities Commission - Order instituting in-
vestigation on the Commission's own motion into methods of compliance with the
Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
g. Cultural Arts Commission - Minutes - May 14, 1973.
h. Financial and Operating Reports for the Month of April, 1973 for
the Electrical Division.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 3171: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3171 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTIONS 18.76.020 AND
18.76.021, BOTH INCLUSIVE, OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE. (Filing and
appeal fees)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared~rdin'ance No. 3171 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3172: Councilman Dutton offered Ordinance No. 3172 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (69-70-25 (2) - RS-5000)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3172 duly passed and adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3173: Councilman Stephenson offered Ordinance No. 3173 for first
reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (72-73-32 - C-1)
ORDINANCE NO. 3174: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3174 for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (70-71-46 (3) R-A)
ORDINANCE NO. 3175: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3175 for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHFIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (70-71-33 (5) R-A)
DEDICATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 72-73-26: On motion by
Councilman Stephenson, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, dedication of vehicular
access rights to Lincoln Avenue, in connection with Reclassification No. 72-73-26
was accepted by the City Council and the recordation thereof was authorized.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 3176: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3176 for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (72-73-26 - C-O)
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - METAPHYSICAL CHURCH OF PEACE: The City clerk advised that the
Metaphysical Church of Peace had filed application for conditional use permit
in compliance with the condition of approval of a temporary permit to use Unit
No. 516 of the shopping center located at Sycamore and East Streets.
POLICY - INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RATES: The City Manager summarized the current situ-
ation confronting the Utilities Department in purchasing electrical energy for
resale as follows:
1. The Southern California Edison Company has submitted a filing to
the Federal Power Commission for an increase in the wholesale electric rate
charged to the City, to be effective July 7, 1973. When this proposed increase
is allowed to go into effect the cost of power for the City of Anaheim will in-
crease 52%, or an increase of $6,615,000 for the 1973-74 Fiscal Year.
2. The Edison Company has currently filed with the California Public
Utilities Commission a request for a general increase on all their retail rates,
which will probably become effective sometime in the August to October, 1973
period.
The City Manager then outlined the two recommendations presented by
Gordon Hoyt, Utilities Director, in his memorandum to the Council Gated June 11,
1973. Said memorandum presents two alternative courses for the City to take and
the rationale behind these. Mr. Murdoch noted that the approach which is recom-
mended for Council approval by the Utilities Director is No. 1.
"1. Increase retail rates on an interim basis to be essentially
the same as Edison's present rates followed by another adjustme~t after
the C.P.U.C. rate case has been settled;
2. Immediately redesign all the City's rates to recoup the nec-
essary revenue to off-set the wholesale increase."
Councilman Pebley inquired if this action would raise the City's retail
electrical rates immediately.
Mr. Hoyt replied that an increase in electrical rates involves a great
deal of work and in order to be prepared to adopt an increased rate immediately
upon action by the F.P.C., it is necessary to have Council's direction regarding
which approach the Utilities Director should follow in the preparation of rates.
These would then be submitted for adoption by Council at the July 3, 1973 meeting.
He pointed out,however,that whatever action is taken on these increased rates on
July 3, 1973 would be contingent upon prior action taken by the F.P.C.
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Councilman Pebley remarked that the City has always sold electrical
power to its consumers at a rate which is below that charged by the Edison
Company and noted that annexations to the City as well as bond elections have
been successful on the basis that the City charges less for electrical energy
than Southern California Edison. He stated he would rather wait until after
the F.P.C. has taken an action and then increase the retail rates commensurately
with this action in order to recover the additional cost.
Mr. Hoyt advised that the effect of that would be that the City's
retail rates would be higher than those of Southern California Edison and the
industrial consumer would ultimately bear the burden of increased costs with a
estimated 35% increase in industrial rates, should the City elect to recover the
entire amount of the increase.
Mr. Murdoch explained that the approach recommended by the Utilities
Director proposes to recover all but $20,000 per month of the increase initially,
until such time as the Edison Company retail rates go up and then the City may
adjust rates upwards once again to recoup the remainder of the increase.
Councilman Thom stated his agreement with Councilman Pebley that what-
ever the rates are increased to, they should remain lower than those charged by
the Edison Company because of the commitment to this policy which the City has
previously made.
Councilman Stephenson remarked that the City cannot maintain an elec-
trical rate which is substantially below other rates when expenses are constantly
escalating.
Mr. Hoyt advised that the current City of Anaheim electrical retail
rate is approximately 30% below the Edison rate, and referred particularly to
those estimated 11,000 Edison customers who will be added to the City's electri-
cal system in August of this year, and remarked that he would not want the City's
rates to be higher at that time. This is one of the factors behind his request
for Council concurrence in the approach described above as No. 1 - to come as
closely as possible to the Edison rates without exceeding same.
By general consent, in accordance with recommendation of the Utilities
Director, the Council indicated that they concurred with the approach described
as No. 1 above, i.e., to be prepared to increase Anaheim's retail rates to be
approximately equal to Edison's retail rates as an interim measure, then be pre-
pared to revise Anaheim's retail rates following completion of the C.P.U.C.
action on Edison's retail rate case to recover the full cost of Edison's whole-
sale rate increase without exceeding Edison's retail rates.
CHINO HILLS TASK FORCE: The City Manager introduced a communication received from
Frances Wood, the temporary Chairman of the Chino Hills Task Force, requesting
participation by the City of Anaheim on said Committee to investigate the pos-
sibilities of establishing Chino Hills as an open space area. He inquired
whether Council wished to designate a representative.
The City Council indicated no interest in Participation and no further
action was taken.
ARCHITECT'S PRELIMINARY PLANS - REMODELING 518 SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD: The archi-
tect's preliminary plans fo~ remodeling of the Utility Department building at
518 South Anaheim Boulevard were presented for City Council review. The estim-
ated cost of the remodeling based on these preliminary plans is $10,340.00,
including architectural and engineering fees.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley, the pre-
liminary plans and cost estimates for remodeling of the Utility Department build-
ing, 518 South Anaheim Boulevard were approved. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 73R-230 - SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Councilman Thom offered Resolu-
tion No. 73R-230 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION
COUNCIL, INC. TO IMPLEMENT A SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebley, Thom and Dutton
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 73R-230 duly passed and adopted.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 ~ WORK ORDER NO. 671-A: The City Clerk submitted request for ap-
proval of Change Order No. 1, Work Order No. 671-A, pertaining to the Fern Street
Street Improvement.
The Assistant City Engineer reported that said change order is required
because the existing sub-grade was found to be in a condition which necessitated
stabilization by removal of approximately 180 cubic yards of unsuitable material
and replacement of the aggregate base, for an increase of 88% over the original
contract, or $2,352.
On report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer, Councilman
Stephenson moved that Change Order No. 1, Work Order No. 671-A, consisting of
increasing the amount by $2,352 be authorized. Councilman Sneegas seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
GASOLINE STATION - SELF-SERVICE SIGNS: Councilman Sneegas referred to certain gasoline
stations which were granted variances on the basis that these were to be partially
self-service and partially full-service stations, and the requested signs would
be required on the pump islands to designate that these islands provide self-ser
vice only. He called particular attention to gasoline stations located at La Palma
and State College Boulevard, Euclid and La Palma Avenues, Euclid Avenue and Broad-
way, which he had personally observed to be operating as fully self-service sta-
tions, and in some instances displaying excessive signing over that permitted by
the variance granted, and submitted photographs of same. Councilman Sneegas there-
upon moved that these stations be ordered to show cause as to why the variance
should not be revoked.
Councilman Dutton requested that the station located at the southwest
corner of State College Boulevard and Katella Avenue be included in this action.
Mr. Ronald Thompson, Assistant Director of Development Services, sugges-
ted that the Zoning Division undertake a review of all such self-serve signs var-
iances granted by the Council and compile a list of violators for issuance of
orders to show cause by further action of the Council.
Councilman Sneegas withdrew his motion, and by general Council consent,
Development Services Department, Zoning Division was directed to initiate review
of gasoline stations which have been granted variances permitting self-serve signs
on pump islands, to determine whether or not they should receive orders to show
cause why signing variances should not be revoked.
RAN IN WASHINGTON: Mayor Dutton reported on the meeting with Richard Eckfield of the
National League of Cities, and also representing three cities as their "Man in
Washington" who presented further information relative to the program.
Mayor Dutton noted that the two California Senators serve 407 cities
or approximately 21 million people, and the Man in Washington served them as a
staff man in keeping them informed so that they aro in a position to render better
service.
He further reported that the City of Anaheim since July 1, 1972 to date,
has received $2,823,718 in Federal grants, representing 5.6% of the current budget;
funds received were as follows:
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Revenue Sharing
P.E.P. - Five Program
P.E.P. - Six Program
Vet Demonstration
Vet Certificated
TOPICS
Case Record System
Little People's Park
Emergency Preparedness
Summer Youth Transportation Program
Fatal Accident Reduction Enforcement
Brother's Keeper Program
$1,481,847.00
720,041.00
198,830.00
36,178.26
38,590.18
101,724.04
13,247.44
11,407.80
15,652.72
4,200.00
26,217.18
170,000.00
Mayor Dutton stated that the meeting referred to was most enlighting
as the Man in Washington was most effective in getting these funds back into the
community.
Councilman Thom was of the opinion that the current operation has been
sufficiently successful and felt this would be creating another unnecessary job
for another person on the government payroll.
Councilman Sneegas asked if a portion of the $25,850 budgeted under
the "Research and Development Division" for Federal aid could'be allocated for
this service.
Mr. Murdoch replied in the negative and reported that the amount in
the budget was to cover that portion of a position in the Budget and Research
Division assigned to perform the City's responsibilities in applying for grants.
Councilman Stephenson noted letters received from both Senators Tunney
and Cranston recommend the program.
Councilman Thom felt the most concerted effort would not be made by
the United States Senators but through the Congressmen of which Anaheim has
three; with their staffs coupled by the telephone and efforts on the City level
he felt the City should be taken care of. In noting the amount to be received
by the Man in Washington he stated that he could not Justify the expenditure and
felt it would be just creating a featherbedding job.
As to our Congressmen, Mayor Dutton stated they do not represent only
Anaheim, Santa Aha, Garden Grove and Huntington Beach and in addition they are
most familiar and knowledgeable about those issues before committees on which
they serve. As to featherbedding, he stated all expenditures must be properly
reported and accounted for.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilman Dutton moved that the
City of Anaheim join with the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove and Huntington
Beach in obtaining the services of a "Man in Washington"; Anaheim's portion of
the fee not to exceed $15,000 per year, subject to withdraw&l on 60 day notice
and further subject to the joint participation of the other cities. Councilman
~ee as econded the motion.
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Roll call vote was requested:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
~{tephenson, Sneegas and Dutton
Pebley and Thom
None
MOTION CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Stephenson moved to adjourn to Thursday, June 14, 1973,
10:00 a.m., for the purpose of receiving a report on projected needs for air-
ports for the Anaheim area and also a presentation of the noise reduction pro-
gram for aircraft engines. Councilman Sneegas seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
Adjourned: 5:40 P.M.
City Clerk