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9. Payment of Local Matching Funds for Federal Grants
10. Payment of Cost of Completing Existing Urban Renewal Projects
11. Relocation Payments
12. Finance Activities Necessary to Develop a Comprehensive Plan and a Policy-
Plalming-Management Capacity for Community Development Activities.
13. Payment of Reasonable Administrative Costs Related to Community Development and
Housing Activities, including Costs for Citizen Input.
III. APPLICATION AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS:
1. There is an annual application requirement.
2. The application must set forth a s~ry of a 3=year Community Development Plan
which determines the needs and demOnstrates a comprehensive strategy for meet-
ing these needs and specifies objectives which are in accordance with area-wide
development planning and national urban growth policies.
3. The application must formulate a one-year program which includes:. A) Activities to be undertaken
B) Estimated cost
C) General location of activities
E) Indication of other resources to help meet the needs and objectives
4. The one-year program must be designed to: A) Eliminate or prevent blight
B) Provide improved co~nunity facilities and public improvements, including
necessary social services,
5. Each application must include a Housing Assistance Plan which:
A) Accurately surveys the condition of the cou~uunity's housing stock and
assesses the housing assistance needs of lower income persons
B) Specifies a realistic annual goal for units or persons to be assisted,
including the relative proportion of new, rehabilitated and existing units,
sizes and types of housing projects best suited to the needs of the
co~i~unity's lower-income persons
C) Indicates the general location of proposed housing for lower-income persons
to meet the following objectives:
(1) furthering revitalization of the co...unity
(l) promoting greater choice of housing opportunities
(3) avoiding undue concentrations of assisted persons
(4) assuring public facilities and services for the housing projects
6. Applicant Must Provide SatisfactoryAssurances that the Program will be Conducted
in Conformity withApplicable Civil Rights Laws and meet the followin~ criteria
for Citizen Participation:
A) Provi/e affected citizens adequate information about the Program.
B) Bold public hearings to obtain citizens' views on the co,unity development and
housing needs
C) Provide affected citizens an adequate ofportunity to participate in the
development of the application
7. Applications and Programs must further conform to: A) Regulations issued to further the concerns of the National Enviromnental
Policy Act of 1969
B) Lo~-income Employment Opportunities
C) UniformRelocation Act
D) Reviewby Regional Agency (A-95 review)
8. Applicant must Certify Chat its Co..-uunity Development Program has been developed
so as to give '%taximum Feasible Priority" to activities which will benefit low
or moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight.
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9. Applications are Subject to 75-Day H.U.D. Review Period for Entitlement
Amounts and shall be approved unless:
A) The description of needs and objectives is plainly inconsistent with
available facts and data pertaining to co~,unity and housing needs
B) The proposed activities are plainly inappropriate to meet the stated
needs and objectives
C) The application does not comply with applicable law or proposes tn-
eligible activities
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Davis noted that H.U.D. has virtually no discretionary powers as far as
the- Co~aunity Development Act applications are concerned, and these may be
deemed approved at the end of the 75-day period if no specific disappxoval
has been issued. Only applications which are far afield may be disapproved
in this process.
Hr. Davis advised that he wished to further review with Council
more specifically the certifications required from the City in order to apply
for the City's entitlement. He reported that there are seven m~Jor areas in-
volved in the certification process which include:
1) Citizen Participation-- The City must demonstrate it has given
adequate information; held public hearings; must provide low
and moderate income residents an opportunity to participate in
development of the plan; must adopt a citizen's participation
plan and establish a complaint procedure for the citizens.
2) Equal Opportunity and Conformity with Equal Rights Statutes--
Requires that the City, as well as all contractors with whom
it deals, must have an Affirmative Action Plan; and further that
the City have an Open Housing Policy demoustr~a~ed...by _ordinance
or by a Human Relations Commission.
3) Compliance with Section 31968 of the Housing Act-- Businesses and
residents in affected development areas must be given an oppor-
tunity to participate in contracts or work done in the project
area. This includes training and employment opportunities.
4) Post-Audit Certification--The City must have the necessary fiscal
and accounting procedures for receipt and audit of funds. There
is no difficulty anticipated since the City has received federal
funds and met the requirements for federal audit in the past.
5) Enviromnental Impact Certification-- This should cause the City
no difficulty due to the stringent California Environmental Quality
Act with which the City must comply.
6) Relocation Assistance-- Again Mr. Davis noted that State laws con-
form closely with federal and do require that the City provide re-
location assistance when acquiring a property.
7) Meeting National Growth Policy Goals-- The Plan must certify that
to the maximum extent feasible it will give priority to aid low or
moderate income persons or meets the requirement to reduce urban
blight.
Mr. Hurdoch pointed out that the requirements under item No. 2 above
~would encumber the City with a rather large administrative responsibility.
In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Davis advised that the Communi-
ty Development Act would not affect Redevelopment Project '~lpha" unless that is
incorporated as a portion of the Community Development Plan. The tax increment
dollars would not be affected, but conversely these funds could be stipulated in
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the C~unity Development Act application as local resources to be used to meet
the goals and objectives of the plan.
Councilwoman Kay~ood stated that it would appear to her from the require-
meats as listed that a great deal more staff would be involved and inquired vhether
this program will also finance these extra administrative costs.
Mr. Davis replied that certain portions of the entitlement may be used
for administrative costs.
Mr. Nurdoch qualified this statement by advising that the administrative
costs whichvould be eligible under the entitlement must be part of the Plan of formu-
lation which declares the purposes for which the funds are to be used;-that funds
exclusive of 10% can be used for operational activities. Funds are available from
the entitlement for operational costs, particularly for planning, and some also for
administrative costs. Mr. Murdoch cautioned however chat that if the City became
deeply involved in this program in several major aspects, the first year's entitle=
meat of $524,000 ~ould not go too far.
Council ~as further interested that the certification of '~4aximum Feasibili-
ty Priority" must indicate that the activities will benefit 'low o.~rmoderate incOme
families and Mr. Murdoch pointed out that this is a rather critical difference since
obviously development in Anaheim has not encouraged low or moderate income fm~ilies
particularly. He noted that the wording quoted by Hr. Davis in his sm,mary implied
that the Act would require the City to provide for low or moderate income families
which are anticipated to be moving into the City as well as those who are already
residents.
Mr. Davis advised that throughout the preamble of'this particular legis-
lation it was evident that Congressional intent was specifically the aiding of low
and moderate income families and the wording perhaps should have been "and" however
it was expressed in the urritten le§islation as "or."
.. Mr. Davis advised that applications may be submitted beginning December 1,
1974 and will be acted upon after January 1, 1975, that the funds would be distributed
in the same manner as Revenue Sharing Funds.
Mr. Davis concluded that there are some rather far reaching policy decisions
which have to be made and that if Council does decide to proceed there are some criti-
cal time requirements. He noted that it is felt H.U.D. will be somewhat lenient in
the first year's application review procesH recognizing these time constraints and
the fact that much of this information is just not available. He cited as an example
the required housing survey which ~ould be a considerable undertaking and that the
only information available currently is from the census.
Councilwoman Kayvood related that the Redevelopment Commission Just re-
cently requested an individual from the Planning Department to perform such a housing
survey for the 'Project Alpha" area.
Councilman Thom inquired ho~ staff feels this new legislation ~ould tie
in with the City's Redevelopment ProjeCt.
Hr. Murdoch replied that certainly the formulation of any Community Develop-
ment Plan would have to take strongly into consideration the Redevelopment Project Area,
as these t~eo projects could not be in conflict, but rather the Redevelopment Project
Area would most likely be the location of a substantial portion of the Co~munity
Development activity.
Councilwoman Kayvood inquired whether there is a straight dollar amount
given in the requirements to determine lo, and moderate income levels, and Nr. Davis
replied that there are formulae to be used which do depend upon such factors as income
levels in the connunity and the cost of housing. The income levels of potential.re-
cipients of assistance would be compared and these individuals may be eligible for
assistance up to 1107. of that economic level as it has been established.
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In addition Mr. Davis notified Council that the Community Development
Act will enable them to have stronger control than previously in federally
assisted private development, in that they could require such developer to pro-
vide social and Public services such as day care and transportation. Mr. Davis
stated that his own personal feeling is that the Redevelopment Project and
Community Development Program could not be separate, that meeting objectives
of the Redevelopment activity will be an integral part.
Mr. Murdoch pointed out the possibilities presented under the Code En-
forcement segment of the Community Development Act, which would allow the City
to conduct a program whereby the individual property owner would assume the
responsibility for his property but receive a good deal of assistance for his
rehabilitation project.
Mr. Davis stated that another possible application of the Program might
be to utilize manpower and funds available through C.E.T.A. to employ senior
citizens or unemployed individuals in a housing upgrading program. The problem
in this area previously was that there was no way to pay for the necessary
materials.
Mr. Murdoch stated that considering the amount of work and careful con-
siderationwhich should be given to the scope and physical location of the
Community Development Plan, it is evident that the City does not have the man-
power to accomplish this. Although he indicated he might modify this statement
when some staff members return from the briefing in Phoenix, at this time it
would appear the best approach would be to employ a consultant who is familiar
with this type of activity.
Mayor Thom advised that he would like this same presentation to be made
for the Community Redevelopment Commission, and Mr. Davis agreed to present the
information to them.
Councilman Seymour co~Lented that the presentation suggests that the
Conlnunity Development Act as passed by Congress has much greater scope than
housing, yet it would appear that a great deal of local interest lies in that
area. He indicated that he would be interested in pursuing what the alterna-
tives might be; that he would prefer to look at this 9 million dollars which
is available to the City and to ascertain where the City will receive the maxi-
mum benefits from these funds, and what programs would contribute to that. He
advised that he ism or opposed to using the funds for housing, but wonders if there
might not be a better direction. He noted that tax increment financing is suffi-
cient to encourage redevelopment, and suggested that this entitlement could be
used for the City's portion of matching funds for another federal grant, or per-
haps a portion of these monies may be used to finance Paramedics, or the bicycle
paths, or some other service which is now provided from the General Fund.
Mr. Davis remarked that in order to be eligible for funding under the
Cou,aunity Development Act, certain software programs must specifically have
been submitted on an application for federal funding and been denied; further
that any project undertaken with these funds must be delineated as a part of
the Community Development Plan, and must further the objectives of this Plan.
In this connection he noted that perhaps the City could provide additional
fire services to a particular area, or install larger water mains, but he did
not think it would be as easy to Justify such things as bicycle paths.
Mr. Murdoch stated that it is not intended to give the impression that
the Co~,unity Development Act necessarily requires the funds to be spent on pub-
lic housing; that there are several other federal programs which address this
problem. He noted that there are a tremendous number of elements involved in
this Act which necessitate detailed attention to overall requirements and this
means some overall planning, which to date, has not been accomplished by the
City.
Mr. Davis further cautioned against over optimism in setting objectives
and cc,,~ented that the criteria used in the federal audits will be how effective-
ly the City has achieved its goals as set forth in the Plan.
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Mayor Thom stated that the presentation left the Council with much
to think about prior to taking any action, and Mr. Murdoch assured Council that
no action is necessary at this time unless the Council felt that the requirements
set forth are so onerous that they would prefer not to proceed with application for
funds under the Community Development Act.. If this was the case, the Staff would
prefer to be aware of it at this time.
By general Council consent, the City Council indicated interest in
proceeding with the application for Anaheim's entitlement under the Community Develop-
ment Act.
Mr. Davis advised that should the City desire to utilize the permitted 107,
of this entitlement for planning and operational expenses, this could be accomplished
by submitting a letter to H.U.D. advising of the City's wish to do so, and authoriza-
tionwould be forwarded to the City by letter as well. He noted that it may be neces-
sary to utilize City funds to initiate the planning of the project, but these would
be reimbursed during the same fiscal year, up to 10% of the entitlement.
Councilwoman Kaywood co~ented that the Communi~y Development Act appears
to be a ray of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy economic picture.
There was no further Council discussion, and no action was taken.
RECESSr EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Seymour moved to recess to Executive Session.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED (11:04 a.m.)
AFTER RRCESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present
with the exception of Councilmen Pebley and Sneegas. (1:20 p.m.)
ADJOUR~NT: Councilman Seymour moved to adjourn.
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 1:20 p.m.
Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the
City Clerk
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The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
CITY CLERK: Aloha M. Hougard
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Thornton Piersall
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER: William G. Devitt
ZONING SUPERVISOR: Charles Roberts
PLANNING SUPERVISOR: Don McDaniel
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION: Reverend Steven Basham of the Anaheim Seventh Day Adventist Church
gave the Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilman Calvin L. Pebley led the Assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Thom and unani-
mously approved by the City Council:
"Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Month" ' October, 1974.
MINUTES: Minutes of the Anaheim City Council Regular Meeting held AuguSt 20, 1974,
were approved on motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour.
MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Pebley moved to waive the
reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver
of reading is hereby given by all Council Members unless, after reading of the
title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the reading of such
ordinance or resolution. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the amount
of $372,478.09, in accordance with the 1974-75 Budget, were approved.
CONTINUED DECISION - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE -
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES: To consider an amendment to Title 17 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code, Land Development and Resources, Chapter 17.06, Grading, Excava-
tions and Fills in Hillside Areas.
Public hearing was held August 27, 1974 and decision continued to this
date to allow Council time to review the material presented at said public
hearing.
Mayor Thom inquired whether any Council Members wished to reopen the
public hearing and accept additional testimony at this time or whether they
wished to comment on tmstimony already received.
Councilman Seymour remarked that he would favor referring the proposed
ordinance back to the City Planning Commission because he is not convinced that
the recommendations provided therein would solve the problem the City Council is
facing in the development of the Santa Ana Canyon area, i.e., how to regulate
hillside development so that less grading and cut and fill operations are neces-
sary. He stated that there are some positive aspects in the proposed ordinance
but the negative aspect which remains is that its adoption Would cause the move-
ment of additional earth. He further advised that he has discussed the matter
informally with members of the Planning Commission who have indicated that they
are hopeful they can arrive at a better solution to this problem.
Mayor Thom advised that he concurred with Councilman Seymour's remarks
that the general aim in revision of Title 17 was to provide for less grading and
a retention of more of the natural terrain of the canyon. The public hearing on
August 27, 1974, indicated a dilemma in that the 2:1 ratio slope required in the
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proposed amendment would result in more dirt being shifted and further,it was
evident that some relief from the 2:1 slope would be appropriate based on good
engineering principles. He concurred that the matter should be referred to the
Planning Commission.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
proposed amendment to Title 17 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, Chapter 17.06,
Grading, Excavations and Fills in Hillside Areas was referred back to the Planning
Commission for further study and recommendation. MOTION CARRIED.
In answer to Mr. McDaniel's question, Councilman Seymour advised that
he would prefer to see the new recommendations within five weeks and if the
Planning Commission feels a joint meeting with the Council relative to this
matter would be beneficial, he would encourage this and Would suggest it be held
at the earliest possible date.
CONTINUED REQUEST - EXTENSION OF TIME~ RECLASSIFICATION NO. 70-71-24~ VARIANCE NO.
2228: Request of Scott Child for an extension of time to Reclassification No. 70-71-24
and Variance No. 2228 was submitted for Council consideration at the meetings of
August 13 and August 27, 1974, and continued to this date to allow the Applicant
time to submit revised plans for review and to allow for the 30-day posting
period for the Environmental Impact Negative Declaration Status. Property is
located at 134-142 South Stinson Street and was approved for R-3 zoning to permit
an 18-unit apartment complex.
Report from the City Engineer was submitted recommending that should
subject extension of time be granted, it be subject to the requirement that bond
for alley improvements and street lighting facilities be posted and street tree
fees paid within sixty days.
Mr. Elmer S. Child, submitted preliminary revised plans for the project,
which plans were reviewed at the Council table.
Mr. Roberts advised that a Negative Declaration has been filed and the
30-day posting period has expired and staff now recommends that a Negative Declar-
ation status from the requirement to prepare an Environmental Impact Report be
granted.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by coUncilman Pebley
seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Council finds that this project will have
no significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, exempt from the
requirement to prepare an Environmental Impact Report. MOTION CARIED.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Council approved the revised plans, as submitted, and granted a three-year
extension of time retroactive to March 2, 1972, and expiring March 2, 1975,
subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer that bond for alley improve-
ments and street lighting facilities be posted and street tree fees paid within
sixty days. MOTION CARRIED.
PERMITS - ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES: On motion by Councilman Pebley seconded
by Councilwoman Kaywood, the following application for permits were approved as
recommended by the Chief of Police:
a. Application filed by Mona D. McKeever for Entertainment Permit to
allow 3 to 4 soul/blues/folk players at Mona's Inn, 3456 Orange Avenue, Friday
and Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., subject to provisions of Chapter 4.18
of the Anaheim Municipal Code for a period of one year.
b. Application submitted by Wayne R. Haug, for Amusement Devices
Permit to allow 3 valley pool tables at The Woods, 1287 East Lincoln Avenue,
subject to provisions of Chapter 3.24 and 4.20 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
MOTION CARRIED.
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ANAHEIM ART ASSOCIATION - WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE - llTH ANNUAL FALL ART
FESTIVAL: Request of Mrs. Celia Sova, Anaheim Art Association, Fall Festival Chairman,
for permission to conduct the llth Annual Fall Art Festival in Pearson Park on
September 28 and 29, 1974, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and further requesting
permission to sell works of art during the event, was submitted for Council
consideration, together with reports from the License Collector and the City
Attorney's Office.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Council authorized co-sponsorship of the llth Annual Fall Art Festival and
granted permission for the Anaheim Art Association to sell works of art in Pearson
Park in conjunction with this event, with waiver of the business license fee,
provided that cons,,mmmtion of the sale or delivery is not made while the art work
is displayed in the park. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST - ENFORCEMENT OR STRENGTHENING - HOTEL AND MOTEL PRICE SIGN ORDINANCE:
Letter from Mr. Bill O'Connell, General Manager, Stovall Properties, dated
September 7, 1974, urging that the Council either require removal of all price
signs, adopt a new revised sign ordinance to govern the existing signs, or enforce
the existing ordinance regulating the posting of same, was submitted for Council
consideration.
Mr. O'Connell was recognized by the Mayor and advised that the hotel-
motel operators would prefer an ordinance which would eliminate price signs in
their industry. He cited his reasons for this request, his opinion that display
of these signs cheapens the appearance of the area and that display of the signs
also requires City personnel to enforce regulations. He reported that he had
circulated a petition in favor of elimination of the display, of price signs and
obtained signatures from all of the hotel-motel owners but three. He noted that
in the past, at the request of the City Council, the industry has attempted to
solve this problem on their own, but they cannot any longer and need assistance
in enforcement of the price sign ordinance.
City Attorney Watts counseled that in approximately 1971-72 the Court
of Appeals for this Appellate District ruled that an ordinance in Palm Springs
prohibiting price signs was unconstitutional and an invalid exercise of police
power, and, therefore, he would advise that this. type of discrimination between
rate signs and other types of signs is not a valid distinction which the Court
would uphold. The current ordinance in the City of Anaheim which regulates rate
signs is a follow-up of State legislation and is not a prohibition, but it is a
regulation in the sense that if a motel operator does post rate signs, he must
advertise the rate and number of rooms on which that rate is valid. The City of
Anaheim, several years ago, did go further and require that in the event rate
signs were posted by the operator of a motel, he must file this rate with the
City and not change the rate more often than at'60-day intervals.
Mayor Thom noted that obviously the City is not enforcing the ordinance
and inquired whether there are constitutional problems in enforcement of same.
Mr. Watts explained that enforcement of the ordinance is performed by
the one Zoning Enforcement Officer and he also has many other duties besides the
policing of hotel-motels signs. The only method which the City has of enforcement
is to file a prosecution against the offender; three or four of these were filed
during the past month, all of which were dismissed once compliance was obtained.
Basically, the philosophy of the City Attorney's Office regarding these prosecu-
tions has been that the City's objective is to obtain compliance with the law and
once this is accomplished, the prosecutions are generally dismissed.
Councilman Seymour stated that if the type of law prohibiting signs
which Mr. O'Connell requested is unconstitutional, then the other alternative is
to strengthen the existing ordinance and he inquired whether a stiff fine could
be attached to that ordinance.
Mr. Watts reported that for the nature of the offense involved the
minimum fine would be $100 and the maximum six months in Jail or $500 or both,
but these penalties are set by the Court and not by the City.
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Mr. O'Connell emphasized that the displaying of rates has become a
major problem in the motel-hotel industry in Anaheim and related circumstances
during the summer months in which certain motel operators would change prices
depending on the availability of rooms and other facilities, adjusting rates so
as to take maximum advantage of whatever price individuals will pay for a room.
He stated that he feels very strongly that this is not a moral way to operate a
business. Mr. O'Connell indicated that it is further a difficult situation to
explain to individuals booking convention rooms when they personally see the
range of prices displayed. He reported that there are 25 hotel-motel operators
who post signs and of these, approximately 20 are not in compliance with the
ordinance in some manner.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated that perhaps it would be a good idea to find
out what the City of Las Vegas and Phoenix have done in connection with this
problem and if there is no better approach, then perhaps the City will have to
follow through on prosecutions in order to enforce the present ordinance.
Mr. O'Connell replied that he believes the City of Las Vegas made it so
difficult to post price signs that as a result, they were eliminated. He further
suggested that the City of Anaheim ordinance include the provision that once a
sign is taken down it must be left down for sixty days before it may again be
posted.
(who was presen% for part of the hearing)
A member of the audience, Dr. Kott,!was recognized by the Mayor, and he
advised that he could see nothing wrong with an individual businessman changing
his prices in accordance with the law of supply and demand.
Mr. O'Connell replied that he does not disagree with the individual
hotel-motel operator's right to change the rates, nor to have special seasonal
rates, so long as this is done in an ethical manner and not so they fluctuate
daily, as this, he feels, is unfair to the public in general.
Mayor Thom reminded the audience that the City Council is not discuss-
ing the setting of rates for hotel-motel rooms but the regulations for the posting
and display of same.
Other members of the hotel-motel industry who addressed the Council
relative to this problem were: Mr. Dorsy, representing the Viking Travelodge,
who indicated agreement with the comments made by Mr. O'Connell and also pointed
out that many hotels and motels maintain membership in organizations such as the
AAA and Best Western, and must post rates in these trade papers and then cannot
vary from those rates; Jeanette Bea, representing the Modernaire Motel, indicated
that she did not believe in this industry that rates should be permitted to
fluctuate according to supply and demand and noted that the hotel-motel industry
is attempting to set a moral standard for itself in much the same manner as other
trade organizations have established; Mr. De Lasi, representing the Jolly Roger
Inn, indicated that his motel, as well as many others, are included in a number
of air line packages which are advertised throughout the United States and they
also accept many pre-convention bookings, and when rates are set for the packages
or conventions, the operators have to live with them for 12 months or more.
Councilwoman Kaywood i~qui~whether there is a requirement as to how
many rooms an operator must have/~a~D~w ra~e advertised,~-~h~-~-he ~
have Just one or two rooms at that rate ~~~ tell the individua~are
rented but that more expensive rooms are available.
Mr. De Lasi advised that the latter situation, as explained by Councilwoman
Kaywood, is many times the case.
Mr. De Lasi further was of the opinion that the present 60-day period for
posting of prices is not sufficient; that this should be changed to six months as
this would create a more equitable situation for all involved.
Councilman Pebley expressed the opinion that he would not want govern-
ment to meddle with his business and restrict in any way the rates which he may
charge his industrial tenants.
See Minutes of October 29, 1974, 1:30 p.m., Page 74-1038 "Minutes".
See Minutes of October 29, 1974, 1:30 p.m., Page 74-1038 "Minutes".
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Councilman Seymour did not think that industrial building and motels
and hotels were directly comparable, and further added that there is nothing
which will discourage convention trade faster than price gouging by hotels and
motels within the community.
Mayor Thom reiterated that the matter under discussion is the regulation
of the method in which the prices are posted and not the rates themselves and to
that end, and in order to achieve some kind of monitoring system for posting of
these price signs, he assured those present that the City would review the exist-
ing ordinance to see whether this could be strengthened or stringently enforced,
and also review what steps the cities of Phoenix and Las Vegas have taken to
resolve the problem. Following this review, some specific action would probably
be taken by the Council in the next four to five weeks.
COMMENTS ON TRASH COLLECTION CONTRACT: Dr. William I. Kott, 1720 Medical Center Drive,
Anaheim, was recognized by the Mayor pursuant to his request dated September 10,
1974, to appear before the Council to discuss trash pick-up and related subjects.
Dr. Kott explained that he has been having difficulty with trash pick-
up at his residence as a result of the limitations imposed of 4 barrels, 65
pounds per barrel. He noted that some weeks he has less than the limit, some
weeks no trash at all, and at other times more, but feels that the trash service
should pick-up whatever amount of trash he has to dispose of since over the long
run, it averages out to be within the limit. He requested Council to discuss the
matter with Jaycox, Inc., the residential sanitation service contractor, so that
they will pick-up a reasonable number of trash barrels from a residence without
the ridiculous requirements imposed.
Councilman Seymour pointed out that an unlimited pick-up contract could
be negotiated but undoubtedly the cost of such would be higher.
Dr. Kott replied that he feels sanitation charges are already too high
and that with open negotiations and bidding, an adequate contract could be drawn
up without adding additional cost.
Mr. Murdoch interjected that the current sanitation charge is $1.75 per
month and that the bulk of this is used to pay for the contracting of trash pick-
up services, however, a portion of it does also Cover sewer maintenance.
Dr. Kott further felt that the commercial rate of $3.00 per month, plus
$.50 for the first toilet and $.25 for each additional toilet, is unfair. He
felt that the rate should inversely decrease with the number of toilets and,
further, that since the utility bill is mailed every 28 days, this amounts to 13
payments within a year's time for sanitation services rather than 12.
Councilwoman Kaywood pointed out that one of the major problems in
modern day civilization is solid waste disposal and that approximately 7½ pounds
of solid waste per person per day are generated and consequently some effort
should be directed to creating less solid waste and more reusable items. She
noted that no ~atter which sanitation service contractor is used or what contract
is negotiated, there will still have to be some ground rules as to maximum
amounts.
Public Works Director Thornton Piersall, in reply to Dr. Kott, advised
that the contract for trash collection services is at a negotiated price and not
just an extension, however, there have been time extensions to the contract
without increase in prices. This year the contract was extended for a five-year
period since the contractor intends to purchase new equipment. He reported that
the contractor's union agreement for his employees will expire next year and
undoubtedly sometime in early 1975 there will be a negotiation process which, if
it results in salary increases, will also initiate contract negotiations with the
City.
In answer to Councilman Seymour, Mr. Piersall reported that the contract
with Jaycox, Inc., is a normal service type contract with a fixed time limit
which was extended, wherein the contractor is paid a fixed amount per unit. The
commercial and industrial trash contractor is paid at a barrel rate, and the
amount which the City charges and that which is paid to the contractor is not
necessarily the same. He further noted that the 4 barrel, 65 pounds per barrel
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limitation was a negotiated item in the contract, and that while it is possible
to arrange for unlimited trash pick-up, cities which have done so have experienced
an increase in sanitation charges.
Mayor Thom questioned the 13 charges made for sanitation services on
commercial and industrial bills in one calendar year, to which Mr. Piersall
replied that the contractor is paid on a calendar basis and any amount over the
contractor's charges is applied by the City towards the cost of other sanitation
services.
In answer to a question posed by Mr. Larry Sierk of the Anaheim Chamber
of Commerce relative to the County proposal to charge for dumping and how this
might affect the sanitation charges in the City of Anaheim, Mr. Piersall reported
that a hearing is scheduled for October 16 through 18, 1974, and that information
on this proposal will be forwarded to the Council shortly. He advised that if
full recovery charge of transfer and dumping costs is transferred to individual
residential property owners, it will have a significant effect as these will be
entirely new costs to the residential property owner which the County previously
absorbed.
At the conclusion of discussion, Councilman Seymour assured Dr. Kott
that the Council would keep his comments in mind when the trash collection con-
tract is renegotiated.
No further action was taken by the City Council.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 74-3E: Submitted by Mr. D. Michael Lamiar, Cardoza and D.
Lams and Associates, proposing to encroach into a portion of dedicated streets
located within Tract No. 8153, north of Nohl Ranch Road, east of the Newport
Freeway for the installation of sleeves, three feet deep by three feet wide, to
provide for Community Association (Homeowners) to maintain irrigation system for
adjacent slopes.
Also submitted was a report from the City Engineer recommending approval
of subject encroachment permit, subject to:
1. Applicant will take all necessary steps to protect and avoid inter-
ference with the existing high voltage underground electrical facilities located
approximately 48 inches, more or less, underground.
2. Applicant will take all necessary steps to protect existing under-
ground facilities of the Pacific Telephone Company located approximately 36
inches underground.
3. The proposed conduit installation is to be extended from property
line to property line, and said installation is to be inspected by the Engineering
Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-467: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-467 for
adoption, approving Encroachment Permit No. 74-3E, subject to the conditions as
set forth above and recommended by the City Engineer.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE SAID ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITH LUSK CORPORATION. (74-3E)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-467 duly passed and adopted.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Actions taken by the City Planning Commission at
their meeting held September 4, 1974, pertaining Co the following applications
were submitted for City Council information and consideration:
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1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS: On motion by Councilman
Pebley, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council ratified the determina-
tion of the Director of Development Services that the activities proposed in the
following actions fall within the definition of Section 3.01, Class 1 or 5 of the
City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for an environmental impact report
and are, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file said report:
Variance No. 2631
Variance No. 2634
Conditional Use Permit No. 1489
Conditional Use Permit No. 1491
MOTION CARRIED.
2. VARIANCE NO. 2631: Submitted by Obie T. Moore to establish a law school in
an existing building on C-2 zoned property at the corners of Oak Street, Lemon
Street and Chestnut Street, with Code waiver of:
a. Minimum number of parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-187,
denied said variance.
3. VARIANCE NO. 2634: Submitted by Sterling Development Company to establish a
sandwich shop in an existing industrial complex on M-1 zoned property located
southeast of La Palma Avenue, the Carbon Creek Channel and Kraemer Boulevard,
with Code waiver of:
a. Permitted uses.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-188,
granted said variance, subject to conditions.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1489: Submitted by Toro Development Company,
Inc., to permit outdoor storage of automobiles on M-1 zoned property northeast of
the intersection of La Jolla Street and the future extension of Red Gum Street,
with Code waiver of:
a. Minimum number of parking spaces.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-185,
granted said conditional use permit, subject to conditions.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1491: Submitted by Haagen Development Company to
permit on-sale beer and wine in conjunction with a restaurant in an existing com-
mercial shopping center on C-1 (SC) zoned property located at the southwest cor-
ner of Santa Aha Canyon Road and Imperial Highway (Rancho Yorba Shopping Center).
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-186,
granted said conditional use permit subject to conditions.
COUNCIL ACTION: The foregoing applications (Item Nos. 1 through 5) were reviewed
by the City Council and no further action was taken.
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1461 - TERMINATION: Submitted by William R.
Whitla, to permit on-sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant on C-1 zoned
property located at 1527 East La Palma Avenue (Mamma Cozza's No. 2). Termination
request by Frank Cozza on the grounds that he no longer intends to operate the
restaurant and further that the beer and wine license has been returned to the
ABC Board for cancellation.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-189,
terminated Conditional Use Permit 1461.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-468: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-468 for
adoption, terminating all proceedings in connection with Conditional Use Permit
No. 1461.
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Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM TERMINATING ALL PROCEED-
INGS IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1461.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-468 duly passed and adopted.
7. TENTATIVE MAP~ TRACT NO. 8758 (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 133, RECLASS-
IFICATION NO. 74-75-9~: Anaheim High School District, owners; property located
at the southeast corner of East Street and Vermont Avenue; containing 157 proposed
RM-4000 zoned lots.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, ac-
tion on Tentative Map, Tract No. 8758 was continued to be considered in conjunc-
tion with Environmental Impact Report No. 133 and Reclassification No. 74-75-9.
MOTION CARRIED.
8. TENTATIVE MAPm TRACT NO. 8560m REVISION NO. 2 (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 120~ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1490 AND VARIANCE NO. 2630): Henry F. and
Ethel C. Del Giorgio, owmers; property located southerly of Santa Ana Canyon
Road, east of Imperial Highway, containing 85 proposed R-H-22,000 zoned lots.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, ac-
tion on Tentative Map, Tract No. 8560, Revision No. 2, was continued to be con-
sidered in conjunction with E.I.R. No. 120, Conditional Use Permit No. 1490 and
Variance No. 2630. MOTION CARRIED.
EXTENSION OF TIME - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 72-73-10~ VARIANCE NO. 2426~ TENTATIVE MAP~
TRACT NOS. 7946~ 7947 AND 7948: Developer, Anaheim Condos, Ltd.; property located at
the northwest corner of Walnut Street and Cerritos Avenue.
City Attorney Watts advised that it would be in order at this time for
Council to grant extensions of time to.Reclassification No. 72-73-10, Variance
No. 2426 and Tentative Tract Nos. 7946, 7947 and 7948, for a one-year period, ex-
piring September 19, 1975, for a total number of units in said tracts not to ex-
ceed 290.
Councilwoman Kaywood inquired whether this extension of time would be
subject to the stipulation that these 290 units be "Smoke Tree" units and not
"Pepperwood" as originally planned, to which Mr. Watts advised that this is in-
cluded in the stipulated judgment which has already been signed by both parties
and filed with Superior Court.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, a
one-year extension of time was granted to Reclassification No. 72-73-10, Variance
No. 2426, Tentative Map, Tract Nos. 7946, 7947 and 7948, for a period of one
year, expiring September 19, 1975, for a total number of units in said tentative
tracts not to exceed 290. MOTION CARRIED.
R~qUEST TO ERECT A 40- BY 60-FOOT CANVAS TENT - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GREEK ORTHODOX
CHURCH: Mr. Murdoch submitted application from St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox
Church, 405 North Dale Street, Anaheim, to erect a 40- by 60-foot canvas tent to
be used for Sunday worship, during the course of construction of.a permanent
facility. The construction time is estimated to be 8 months, and the tent would
be used for that duration. The occupancy would be between 150 and 200 people.
Councilman Seymour inquired as to what area the Church proposed for
parking, and Mr. Murdoch replied that they intend to continue to use the same
parking lot; that the building they are currently using has to be removed in
order to construct the new facility.
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On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City
Council approved the temporary use of a 40- by 60-foot canvas tent at 405 North
Dale Street, Anaheim, to be used for Sunday worship services at the St. John The
Baptist Greek Orthodox Church site for a period of 8 months, subject to compliance
with all Building and Fire Department regulations. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-469 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - ACCOUNT NOS. 280-462-922-01 AND
100-425-241: In accordance with recommendations of the City Engineer, Councilman
Pebley offered Resolution No. 74R-469 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PRO-
POSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING
OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND
TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECES-
SARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE APPLICATION
OF TRAFFIC STRIPE PAINT, PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND DEVICES ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NOS. 280-462-922-01 AND 100-425-241. (Safety Striping
Service - $103,220.50)
R~ll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-469 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-470 - WORK ORDER NO. 719-B: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No.
74R-470 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF
A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE TUSTIN AVENUE-JEFFERSON STREET STREET IMPROVE-
MENT, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 719-B; APPROVING THE DESIGNS,
PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHO-
RIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF. (Bids to be
Opened - October 17, 1974, 2:00 P.M.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-470 duly passed and adopted.
RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATION - A.H.F.P. NO. 658 - LA PALMAAVENUE: On motion by
Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley,.the Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Anaheim a right of way certifica-
tion in connection with the right-of-way for La Palma Avenue from 6475 feet east
of Fairmont to 2925 feet east of Imperial Highway, A.H.F.P. No. 658. MOTION
CARRIED.
TRUNK SEWE~ FACILITY FEE - MOHLER DRIVE AREA: Report from the City Engineer dated
September 10, 1974, was submitted recommending that the Trunk Sewer Facility Fee
for the Mohler Drive area be set at $1,210 per acre, with a minimum charge of
$350 for parcels of less than three-tenths acre.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Council adopted the Trunk Sewer Facility Fee for the Mohler Drive area as
recomended by the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-471 - DEEDS OF EASEMENT: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No.
74R-471 for adoption.
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Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS
AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Leslie E. Grimes, et ux.; Canyon Rim Investment
Company; Texaco Ventures, Inc. and Anaheim Hills, Inc.; Reynold W. Wood, et ux.;
Jerry R. Hodges, et ux.; Brian Nell Chuchua, et ux.; Kathryn H. Wing; Kathryn H.
Wing; William A. McNames, et ux.; Wilfred W. Harned, ex ux.; Jose S. Martinez, et
ux.; James Lynn Olsen, et ux.; C. Palmer, et ux.; Edward 'R. Wadleigh, et ux.;
Warren W. Williams, et ux.; First Nat'l Bank of Orange County; Miles E. Brakke,
et ux.; Donald A. Wallace, Sr., et ux.; Jeanne L. Belknap; Robert J. Forrester,
et ux.; Douglas C. Elliott, et ux.; Harold J. Thomas, et ux.; Frederick H.
Woodard, et ux.; Frank D. Miser; Jean R. Paquette, et ux.; LeRoy E. Ostrander, et
ux.; Home of the Ministering Angel; Lawrence W. Patterson, et ux.; Robert J.
Stewart, et ux.; Charles H. Arnold, et ux.; R. Merrill Gregory, et ux.; Vernon L.
Dunham, et ux.; Arthur Henning, et ux.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-471 duly passed and adopted.
PROPOSED ABANDONMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 74R-472: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No.
74R-472 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO VACATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREON. (No. 74-
4A, October 15, 1974, 1:30 P.M., portion of a former Anaheim Union Water Company
easement located east of West Street, south of Romneya Drive.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-472 duly passed and adopted.
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT - INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR WITH SCRAPER: The City Manager reported on
informal bids received for the purchase of one industrial tractor with scraper
for the Parks Division and recommended acceptance of the low bid:
VENDOR
TOTAL AMOUNT~ INCLUDING TAX
McCoy Ford Tractor, Garden Grove $11,448.00
Artesia Implement, Artesia 12,243.00
Milo Equipment Co., Santa Aha 12,445.00
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the low
bid of McCoy Ford Tractor was accepted and purchase authorized in the amount of
$11,448.00, including tax. MOTION CARRIED.
APPRAISAL OF LAND TO BE ACQUIRED FOR CIVIC CENTER PROJECT - CEDRIC WHITE: The City
Manager presented recommendation that Cedric A. White, Jr., M.A.I., 292 Wilshire,
Anaheim, be employed, in accordance with the terms set forth in Mr. White's
letter dated August 22, 1974, at a fee not to exceed $8,500, for the purpose of
performing appraisal of parcels of land which must be acquired as part of the
Civic Center Project Area.
Mr. Murdoch outlined other proposals received and named the appraisers
who were requested to submit proposals but indicated they could not handle this
additional work at this time.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Council authorized the preparation of a contract employing Cedric A. White
Jr., for appraisal of property in connection with the Civic Center Project at a
fee not to exceed $8,500. MOTION CARRIED.
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APPRAISAL - RIVERDALE PARK SITE CONDEMNATION ACTION: The City Attorney reported on
proposal received from Lawrence O'Toole, M.A.I., 11110 Los Alamitos Boulevard,
Los Alamitos, to conduct appraisal of property located north of Riverdale Avenue,
west of Lakeview Street; said property being a portion of the proposed Riverdale
Park Site. The estimated fee proposed by Mr. O'Toole is $535, however, this
would not include fees for testimony in court.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Attorney was authorized to prepare a contract employing Mr. Lawrence O'Toole,
M.A.I., to appraise property in connection with the Riverdale Park Site Condemna-
tion action in accordance with terms set forth in Mr. O'Toole's letter dated
September 24, 1974, at a fee of $535, plus any additional consultant time.
MOTION CARRIED.
BICYCLE FACILITIES CONSULTANT: Mr. Murdoch presented the recommendation made by the
Staff Committee appointed to review proposals and interview potential consultants
on the City's Bicycle Trails System. He reported that following review of several
proposals received, the one submitted by Urban Futures, Inc., of Santa Aha seemed
to be the most complete and accountable proposal, and the recommendation of the
Committee is that Council authorize negotiation of a specific contract with Urban
Futures, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000. He advised that the other
firms most seriously considered were Governmental Professional Services of
Santa Aha and Recreational Land Planners of Placentia.
Councilman Thom inquired as to the makeup of the Committee which con-
ducted the interview and review of proposals and was informed by Mr. Murdoch that
this Committee consisted of representatives from the Police Department, Develop-
ment Services Department, Parks, Recreation and the Arts, Traffic Engineer,
Director of Public Works and City Manager's Office.
Councilman Thom indicated that he personally felt one of the other
firms mentioned had more experience in Orange County than the recommended firm
and advised that he would like to investigate the background and review the pro-
posals of the three top firms prior to any Council action.
By general consent, the City Council continued their decision regarding
negotiations for a specific contract with a consultant firm for bicycle facilities
to the meeting of October 1, 1974.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-473 - CANYON RIM ROAD WATER MAIN REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT: Councilman
Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-473 for adoption, approving the terms and
conditions of a reimbursement agreement between the City and Anaheim Hills, Inc.,
as recommended by the Utilities Director in Memorandum dated September 19, 1974,
and in accordance with Rule No. 15, for reimbursement of installation costs for
the primary distribution main in Canyon Rim Road.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND ANAHEIM
HILLS, INCORPORATED, PERTAINING TO THE INSTALLATION OF A WATER SYSTEM FOR TRACT
8220 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OFANAHEIM.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-473 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-474 - AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT DEED TO ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT: The City Attorney reported that in accordance with terms and conditions of
the settlement agreement involving the City, Anaheim Hills, Inc., and Orange
Unified School District, it would be in order for the Council to authorize execu-
tion of a grant deed in favor of the Orange Unified School District conveying a
parcel of land of approximately 10 acres located near the intersection of Nohl
Ranch Road and Imperial Highway for public educational facilities and such other
purposes as are feasible and practical.
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Councilman Seymour inquired whether the City has received a written
agreement or letter of intent to replace the subject 10 acres as was agreed to by
Anaheim Hills, Inc.
Mr. Watts replied that there is one particular site under discussion
for replacement of this property which has been viewed by Mr. Murdoch, John
Collier and Jack Sickler of Anaheim Hills, Inc.; however, no survey has been per-
formed for this property, and, consequently, a legal description of same is not
available to be placed into an agreement although staff is in the process of
obtaining same.
Councilman Seymour inquired whether there is a Memorandum of Understand-
ing or letter agreement on file which indicates the intent of Anaheim Hills, Inc.
to replace these 10 acres, to which Mr. Watts replied that he was relatively cer-
tain that he did have a letter from the Anaheim Hills, Inc. attorneys to the
effect that the 10 acres would be replaced.
Further Mr. Watts advised that currently they are amending the park
agreement executed between the City and Anaheim Hills, Inc., two years ago which
specifies that Anaheim Hills, Inc. will transfer to the City a certain number of
acres; they are proposing to amend that agreement to show that these 10 acres
will be replaced at another location.
Councilman Seymour stated that he was under the impression that this
intent was embodied in the exchange agreement itself.
Mr. Watts advised that it was not written into that agreement although
it certainly was a part of the negotiations and discussions.
Mayor Thom agreed that prior to executing the grant deed, the City
should have some written clarification at least of this intent from Anaheim
Hills, Inc.
Mr. Murdoch also indicated that he would prefer to have on file in
written form an expression from the Orange Unified School District regarding the
Joint participation discussed for this property, particularly since the parcel
under discussion was originally six acres in size, whereas the parcel to be con-
veyed is 10 acres.
Mr. Murdoch further noted that there has not been disagreement or pro-
crastination on the part of Anaheim Hills, Inc. relative to the alternate 10
acres of property; the transaction merely has not proceeded to the point of
formal agreement because of the time spent in selecting the site. He advised
that the property under consideration for replacement at the present time is
located adjacent to the Golf Course and although it may change the emphasis on
the type of recreational facility to be provided, as compared with what would
have been designed adjacent to the school, the site will still fit well into the
overall Parks and Recreation program.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-474: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-474 for
adoption, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a corporation grant
deed in favor of the Orange Unified School District conveying a 10-acre parcel of
land located near the intersection of Nohl Ranch Road and Imperial Highway to
said District, provided, however, that prior to the execution of this document by
the Mayor~ the City Attorney have on file in his office a written expression from
Anaheim Hills, Inc. of their intent to replace said 10 acres at another location.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CORPORATION GRANT DEED IN FAVOR OF THE
ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COI~CIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-474 duly passed and adopted.
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CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY: Claim submitted by Phil Anderson for damages sustained to
vehicle purportedly as a result of its being hit with golf balls while at Anaheim
Municipal Golf Course, on or about July 6, 1974, was denied as recommended by the
City Attorney and ordered to the insurance carrier, on motion by Councilman Thom,
seconded by Councilman Pebley. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-475 - AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISHED RATES; MAGNOLIA AND PEARSON PARKS
SWIMMING POOLS (FREE SWIMMING JULY 4 AND LABOR DAY): Councilwoman Kaywood offered
Resolution No. 74R-475 for adoption. ~-
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
74R-279 ESTABLISHING RATES AT MAGNOLIAAND PEARSON PARK POOLS.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMNERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-475 duly passed and adopted.
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilman Pebley and seconded by Councilman Seymour:
a. City of Riverbank - Resolution No. 74-52 - Urging opposition to
Proposition No. 17 on the November 1974 ballot which would stop the construction
of the New Melones Dam.
b. City of Garden Grove - Resolution No. 4636-74 - Endorsing the
Assessment Treatment Services Center and encouraging the county of Orange to
provide the necessary funding.
c. Community Center Authority - Minutes - September 9, 1974.
d. Cultural Arts Commission - Minutes - August 12, 1974.
e. Anaheim Parks and Recreation Commission - Minutes - August 15 1974.
f. Financial and Operating Reports for the Month of August, 1974:
Police Department
Customer Service Division
MOTION CARRIED.
Relative to item "c" in above correspondence, Councilwoman Kaywood
suggested that the Community Center Authority include the time of adjournment in
their minutes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3355: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No.'3355 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (71-72-44(10) R-3)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Pebley and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3355 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3356: Councilman Pebley offered Ordinance No. 3356 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (65-66-24 (19) - M-l)
Roll Call Vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3356 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3357: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3357 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (73-74-9 (2) - C-l)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3357 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3358: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3358 for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.32, SECTION
14.32.190 PERTAINING TO PARKING. (No parking anytime - Dale Avenue, east side
375 feet north of centerline of Ball Road to 1325 feet north of centerline of
Ball Road, distance of 950 feet)
RECOMMENDATION RE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION - ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mr.
William S. Woods, 4225 East La Palma, Anaheim, representing the Electric Power
Generation Task Force of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, advised that this group
was convened to evaluate the possibilities and ramifications of Anaheim's entry
into a program to generate its own power. He reported that to this end a number
of industrialists made their technical staffs available, and the City of Anaheim
Utilities Department was of considerable assistance to the Task Force and demon-
strated themselves to be quite competent.
Mr. Woods reported that the Task Force has concluded that Anaheim's
entry into power generation will provide a considerable benefit inasmuch as it is
expected this would produce a dependable supply of electrical energy at the
lowest possible cost. He stated that the Task Force, following the study, did
recommend to the Chamber that they endorse the City of Anaheim's participation in
power generation projects, and, consequently, a resolution to this effect was
adopted by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, dated September 19, 1974, which Mr.
Woods read in full for the City Council.
The report and resolution from the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce endorsing
Anaheim's participation in power generation projects was ordered received and
filed, on motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Pebley. MOTION
CARRIED.
DISCUSSION - EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT BY INDIVIDUAL
CITIZENS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY: Mayor Thom recalled that at the meeting of August 20,
1974, Dr. Atherton addressed the Council with the complaint that his request to
use Anaheim Convention Center property for the purposes of circulating a petition
was denied, and, therefore, his Civil Rights under the First Amendment of the
Constitution were abridged. Subsequent to this, the City Attorney prepared a
report on the subject and meetings between himself (Mayor Thom), the City Attorney
and Mr. Herb Licker (Attorney for Dr. Atherton) were held. Mr. Licker wished to
address the Council to discuss this situation in the hope that the Council might
see fit to establish some type of policy for use of the Convention Center prop-
erty by individual citizens to exercise Constitutional Rights under the First
Amendment; thereby alleviating his need to instigate legal action to obtain these
rights.
Mr. Herbert Licker, 1571 West Katella Avenue, related that his Client,
Dr. Atherton, desired to circulate certain petitions on the grounds at the Anaheim
Convention Center, which he felt he was entitled to do under the First Amendment.
He indicated that he would address the subject on two issues, legal and moral.
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Mr. Licker cited two cases in which this subject was thoroughly explored,
that of Lloyd Corporation versus Tanner which was a United States Supreme Court
decision and a recent case from the California State Supreme Court, Diamond
versus Bland. Further, pursuant to Supreme Court decision regarding the exercise
of First Amendment Rights in a privately-owned shopping center, the Court ruled
that where property rights are privately owned and a reasonable alternative
method to exercise an individual's rights presents itself, the individual may not
enter upon the private property but must use the reasonable alternative method.
He noted that as a result of this decision, the California State Supreme Court,
on its own motion, reversed its decision in the Diamond versus Bland Case. He
further related the litigation which ensued when in 1970, some individuals entered
a fairgrounds for the purpose of distributing literature and were arrested for
trespassing. When this case was appealed, the Attorney General conceded that the
people had a right to present themselves on these public premises to distribute
literature and carry placards so long as they did not obstruct the public from
its use of these premises.
Mr. Licker stated that in this particular situation, there is publicly-
owned property (the Anaheim Convention Center) upon which a person wishes to
enter to make use of his Constitutional Rights. There is no empirical evidence
that he would act in any but a reasonable manner; and further the City would have
the right to impose reasonable restrictions upon this activity. He cited an
opinion rendered by the City Attorney in Laguna Beach (copies distributed to
Council) which held that persons may not be prohibited from circulating petitions
upon publicly-owned property normally open to all members of the general public.
Mr. Licker stated that the legal precedent is such that in his opinion
there is no doubt about an individual's right to enter on public property in a
reasonable manner and exercise these First Amendment Rights in reasonable fashion.
On a moral plane, Mr. Licker remarked that especially in view. of the
trauma'tic experiences relative to morality in government of late, it would seem
to him that governmental bodies would seek to the best of their respective abili-
ties to allow the Constitutional Rights of the citizens to be exercised as liber-
ally as reason would permit, rather than taking the position of forcing the
individual to employ litigation in order to determine his rights. He felt that
the direction in a democracy should be to allow people their fullest rights, and
if these are abused, then to take action to curb the abuse, rather than preclude
these rights on the hypothetical basis that someone will abuse them.
Councilman Pebley inquired what Dr. Atherton had been denied and upon
being informed of the situation, he stated that he took exception to Mr. Licker's
point of view, and that he feels rather the party who is leasing the Convention
Center has the right to determine whether or not they wish to allow individuals
on the premises to circulate petitions.
Mr. Licker indicated that his answer to Councilman Pebley would be
categorically "no". In the first instance he stated that the Convention Center
is not leased to the tenants but rather they are granted a license which gives
them a temporary grant of use, and as a licensee, they would have different
rights than a lessee. Furthermore, if the City does not have the right under the
Constitution to deny a citizen the right to enter upon a premise to petition, it
cannot grant its licensee the right to deny that privilege to an individual citi-
zen, i.e., the City cannot circumvent what it cannot do directly. Mr. Licker
stated that if the property is public, the individual's right to enter upon it is
absolute. Certainly the party who is the licensee wants this entrance upon the
property to be in a manner consistent with his desired use of said property and
he is also guaranteed that right. It is for this reason that the law provides
that the manner in which the right to exercise individual rights under the First
Amendment is subject to reasonable control by the City. In other words, these
individuals may not create a public disturbance or nuisance, or obstruct passage
ways or doorways; they must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner.
Councilwoman Kaywood voiced the opinion that the Convention Center
situation is not analogous with the cases Mr. Licker has cited since there are
performances which begin at specific times. She noted from personal experience
that immediately following or Just prior to a performance, there is not the
physical space for picketing or petitioning without creating some kind of
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obstruction. She added that she could see how these rights might apply to shop-
ping centers but not to the Convention Center. She further noted that there is
a reasonable alternative method for an individual to exercise his rights at the
Convention Center, as was pointed out in the City Attorney's memorandum, and that
is on the public sidewalks in front of and behind the Convention Center.
Mr. Licker stated that the "reasonable alternative method" provision
applies only to private property; that the right to enter upon public property is
absolute. He further suggested that in accordance with its right to set reason-
able restrictions, the City may require that an individual petitioning vacate the
premises 15 minutes before show time or remain some distance from the box office
at a particular time, etc. He reiterated that the key to the problem is the word
"reasonable". He stated that he could not conceive that a method appropriate to
the circumstances which protects the rights of all parties involved could not be
worked out.
Mayor Thom, in attempting to indicate the object of discussion, pointed
out that Mr. Watts' position, as reported in the memorandum, reflects the stated
position of the City since the time the Convention Center was built. The Council
may at its discretion establish a policy for reasonable use of the Convention
Center property for these purposes, or they may take the position that this is
not permissible and have litigation initiated to prove the matter.
Mr. Licker stressed that if the City Council believes in democracy and
in the Constitution as a viable document, they must assume that the citizens are
honest and would not abuse their rights until it is proven otherwise; that it
would be commensurate and consistent with the belief in the democratic practices
to allow private parties their Constitutional Rights and if they prove unworthy,
then to take appropriate action, rather than deny the right to him in the first
place.
Mayor Thom related that this particular issue strikes a sensitive chord
within him because of an incident which occurred during the petition initiative
drive, when a gathering of approximately 40 persons was told to vacate a public
park although they did have the proper permit and were legally entitled to
convene there for political purposes.
City Attorney Watts presented his opinion on the matter as follows: To
put the issue into prospective he noted first that when Dr. Atherton originally
made his request to circulate the petition at the Anaheim Convention Center, he
asserted an absolute right to do so in whatever manner he deemed appropriate, and
it was to this that the memorandum was addressed. Mr. Watts noted that the situ-
ation Mr. Licker is presenting today is something different, as he is conceding
that while there may be an absolute right in his opinion to enter upon the Conven-
tion Center property, the City has the right to reasonable regulation, and this
puts the request in a different light.
Mr. Watts felt it important to advise Council that since the opening of
the Convention Center, the policy, basically as practiced by staff, has been that
the reasonable alternative for picketing, gathering of signatures and similar
kinds of activities was that the sidewalks on both sides of the Convention Center
are available for this exercise of rights, and the staff has attempted to persuade
the public to abide by that. He noted, however, that to his knowledge the City
Council has never voted upon the issue.
Mr. Watts further reported that there is no city ordinance and few
penal statutes which speak to the matter. He stated that if a person abuses his
right and, therefore, meeds to be removed from the premises, this amounts basically
to an arrest for a criminal violation, and the penal code section which was
utilized in the past requires a trespass with the intent to interfere with lawful
business activity being conducted on the premises, and it is a question of faith
whether there is such unlawful interference.
Mr. Watts further suggested that if Mr. Licker is correct, that there
is an absolute constitutional right to enter upon the Convention Center property;
action taken by the Council either for or against has no validity. He noted
that since the Council can take no action to deny an individual his constitu-
tional right, procedurally, Dr. Atherton did not need to seek permission.
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Councilman Pebley left the Council Chambers. (4:05 P.M.)
Mr. Licker inquired what he might convey to his client as a result of
this discussion, to which Mayor Thom replied that' Mr. Licker and his client may
assume that the City in no way intends to abridge anyone's constitutional rights
as long as they behave in a law abiding and peaceful manner. Further, he noted
that he personally did not think that the Council should make any ruling which
would tend to impinge upon or abridge a citizen's consitutional rights so long as
that citizen deports himself in a peaceful and law-abiding manner.
Councilman Pebley returned to Council Chambers. (4:08 P.M.)
Mr. Licker inquired whether he might convey to his client that the
City Council and City Attorney have indicated that there is no specific ordinance
or law prohibiting what he desires to do, and the City does not desire in any way
to impinge on anyone's right.
Councilwoman Kaywood left the Council Chambers. (4:10 P.M.)
Mr. Watts stated that he would not advise Council to establish any
specific guidelines or rules relative to this situation; that if Dr. Atherton or
any other individual goes onto the Convention Center property and interferes with
a lawful business activity being conducted, then he would be subject to prosecu-
tion under Section 602J of the Penal Code.
No further discussion ensued and no action was taken by the City
Council.
Councilwoman Kaywood returned to Council Chambers. (4:12 P.M.)
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD RECOMMENDATION RE FHWA/UMTA GUIDELINES
FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Mr. Thornton Piersall reported on the Metropol-
itan Transportation Engineering Board (MTEB) letter and resolution (continued
from the correspondence section of the September 17, 1974 agenda) expressing
their concern for developing workable procedures for transportation programs.
Mr. Piersall explained that this concern stems from the fact that the
guidelines called for local agencies to submit an inordinate amount of detail to
the Regional Planning Agency and this would cause undue hardship for the local
agencies in any attempt to change the program. He explained that MTEB does not
oppose the concept of regional planning but rather the complexity and detail
which are called for, not only for federal projects, but those which are locallY
funded as well, and would support guidelines which do not handicap the local
agencies. He stated that if the Council concurs with this position, the MTEB
requests that they draft a letter to be forwarded to the appropriate Congressional
Representatives.
Councilwoman Kaywood pointed out that according to the MTEB letter,
the California League of Cities is in support of these guidelines, and this is
not in concert with their usual position which favors strong local control.
She inquired whether it was made clear in the MTEB resolution that there was no
objection to the regional planning concept.
Mr. Piersall replied that the California League of Cities may recon-
sider adopting the guidelines in their entirety, and most certainly this will be
an item of discussion at the forthcoming League meeting. He reiterated that MTEB
does endorse regional planning and that any letter drafted would so indicate.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City
Council authorized a letter to be drafted for the Mayor's signature in concurrence
with the MTEB position regarding the proposed FHWA/UMTA Guidelines for the Trans-
portation Development Program and forwarded to appropriate Congressional Represen-
tatives. MOTION CARRIED.
FEDE__~AL DISASTER RELIEF pROGRAMS - LOCAL STREET AND HIGHWAY SYSTEMS: Mr. Thornton
Piersall reported on the Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board (MTEB)
reco~nendation and resolution relative to Federal Disaster Relief Programs for
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local street and highway systems, namely that since complete enrollment of all
arterial highways under the Federal system, these become eligible for Federal
assistance in the event of disaster or emergency, and that a streamlined applica-
tion procedure be adopted for local jurisdictions to obtain early approval for
permanent repairs of these streets. He requested that if Council concurs with
this position, a letter be forwarded to the appropriate Congressional Representstives.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the
City Council authorized a letter be drafted for the Mayor's signature and for-
warded to appropriate Congressional Representatives indicating the City of
Anaheim's support for the MTEB position urging the Congress to amend the Disaster
Relief Act to include assistance for local street and highway systems in the
manner and procedures set forth in Public Law 93-288 for Federal aid routes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION "H"~ NOVEMBER BALLOT: On motion
by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council received
the following letter from the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and ordered same be
spread in full and made a part of the Minutes of the Anaheim City Council meeting
of September 24, 1974:
"September 20, 1974
The Honorable Mayor and
City Council
City of Anaheim
P.O. Box 3222
Anaheim, Calif. 92803
Gentlemen:
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, by action of its Board of Directors on
Thursday, September 19th, voted to support Proposition H on the November
ballot. The Chamber has long been concerned with the need for up-to-date,
more efficient city offices and we feel this to be a most important issue
which needs total community support.
Further comments which were acted upon and support recommended are as
follows:
1. That the Chamber of Commerce support this proposition fully to assure
its success in November.
2. That the Board of Directors develop details for this support, including
a program of "Business For,." Proposition H.
3. That we provide financial support for advertising and flyers; money to
be raised on a volunteer basis.
4. That the Board of Directors select a committee to finance and develop
the Chamber role in this support.
It is the desire of the Board of Directors that we succeed in November and
that we move ahead in the planning and development of these facilities.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Joseph A. Wade
Joseph A. Wade
President
/s/ James L. Webb,
James L. Webb, Chairman
City/County Government Committee"
MOTION CARRIED.
ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL POLICY - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS: On motion
by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Council adopted the
following Council Policy No. 119, effective immediately:
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"It is the policy of the City Council that all Alcoholic Beverage
License Applications, including those on which protest or conditional pro-
test may be appropriate, on the basis of zoning or otherwise, be handled
Administratively."
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO~ 74R-476 - EMPIDYEE HOUSING ACT - FAI~4 IABOR CAMPS: Councilman Thom
offered Resolution No. 74R-476 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM RESCINDING RESOLUTION
74R-388 AND ASSUMING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE }lOUSING
ACT OF THE S~TE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO FARM LABOR CAMPS, AND DESIGNATING THE
BUILDING DIVISION AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS THE ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY FOR THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 2640 OF THE .LABOR CODE.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-476 duly passed and adopted.
RE.$O..~.TIO~NO, 74R-477 - AGREEMENT WITHARTHURYOUNG & COMPANY TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL
AND .MANA~NT PRACTICES AuDITS: City Attorney Watts reported that the agreement to
employ Arthur Young & Company to conduct financial and management practices audits
is near finalization and could be executed at this time if Council desires.
Mr. Watts reported that the following changes have been made to the pro-
posed agreement, some of which have been discussed with Arthur Young & Company:
1. The agreement will provide that Council shall establish a Financial
and Management Practices Audit Committee. (The Council indicated that they were
satisfied with the Audit Committee as currently established to interview prospec-
tive auditing fims, and that this Committee, consisting of Mayor Thom,
Councilman Seymour and Mr. Murdoch be retained°)
2. The scope of the work - it provides that the Arthur Young & Company
will work with the Audit Committee to develop priorities, work plans and budgets.
Mr. Watts advised that the original proposal required these work plans, priorities
and budgets to become attachments to the contract,and he has amended this to
require that when these work plans, priorities and budgets have been approved by
the Audit Cohm%ittee and Arthur Young & Company, they would then be submitted to
the City Council, and if approved, they would become attachments or amendments to
the contract.
Relative to this item, Mr. Murdoch stated that he recalls a discussion
with Arthur Young that these documents would be handled in the manner described
by the City Attorney.
3. The contract provides that Arthur Young & Company will meet on a
regular basis with the Audit Committee and report monthly to the City Council on
the status of the project; that upon completion' of review of each department the
Accountants will submit a written report to the City Council discussing their
findings and recounnendations.
4. The Arthur Young & Company will identify deficiencies in current
accounting records and/or systems that prevent the City from obtaining an unquali-
fied opinion on its financial status from a Certified Public Accountant in confor-
mitywith generally accepted accounting principles; and that upon completion of
the identification of these deficiencies, the Accountants will submit written
report to the City discussing these findings and reco~endations.
5. Arthur Young & Company will also perform examination of the finan-
cial statements of various funds and account groups for the Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 1975.
Mr. Watts advised that the Finance Director has already requested cer-
tain specific items be reviewed,and it was suggested that he present these to the
Council and Audit Co~ittee so that these may be incorporated into the work plan
and schedule.
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6. The proposed amendment indicated the work would be performed in
conformity with generally accepted auditing standards and to this Mr. Watts has
added "as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants."
Mr. Murdoch related that throughout the discussions with Arthur Young
& Company, it was indicated that these audits would be performed in greater depth
and presented in more than accounting language so that a lay person who may be
reviewing the reports would have a better understanding of same. He questioned
whether the added terminology would preclude this type of in depth activity and
was assured by Mr. Watts this would not be the case; that this would provide for
a minimum standard.
7. In accordance with past practice, the audit is required to be sub-
mitted by September 30, 1975.
8. The work to be undertaken will commence on October 1, 1974, and be
completed on or before March 31, 1976, a period of 18 months, with the exception
of the financial opinion.
Mr. Murdoch noted that many of the segments will be completed long
before the 18-month period has expired.
Mr. Watts outlined that the City, pursuant to the agreement, is required
to provide certain assistance and accounts for inspection. The City is also
required to pay on hourly billing rates as set forth in the schedule included in
the agreement and to pay actual out-of-pocket expenses, for a total amount not to
exceed a maximum of $292,000. He advised that the hourly billing schedules are
different, but have been discussed with Arthur Young & Company representatives.
Councilman Thom interjected that this was part of the requirements
indicated necessary during the interview procedure, that a rate schedule be pro-
vided and applied to the work performance.
Following discussion of the above points, the City Attorney, City
Manager and Council Members who were present during interview and negotiations
with Arthur Young & Company all concurred that the changes in the proposed agree-
ment as outlined by the City Attorney were in accord with the discussions held
with Arthur Young & Company, and were not of the nature that would lead them to
believe that the Arthur Young & Company would be in disagreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-477: Councilman Seymour thereupon offered Resolution No.
74R-477 for adoption, authorizing the execution of the agreement with Arthur Young &
Company with amendments as outlined by the City Attorney.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ARTHUR YOUNG AND COMPANY TO PERFORM A FINANCIAL
AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AUDIT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-477 duly passed and adopted.
CLARIFICATION - AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT KILLION - SCHEDULING OF TOURNAMENTS~ WEEKENDS
AND HOLIDAY STARTING TIMES - ANA}I~IM HILLS GOLF COURSE: The City Attorney apologized
for having misreported the terms of the contract entered into between the City
and Mr. Robert Killion, pursuant to Resolution No. 74R-434 adopted September 3,
1974, employing him to perform certain duties at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course
(scheduling of tournaments, holidays and weekends starting times) for a temporary
period expiring December 31, 1974; that he had inadvertently read from the agree-
ment that the compensation paid Mr. Killion for these additional services would
be $80.50 per month, or a total amount of $320, whereas the actual amount was to
be $80.50 per week, the total amount to be $1,320. He advised that the contract
which was adopted stated these terms correctly, and if Council is still in agree-
ment, no further action would be necessary.
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By gemeral consent, the Council indicated no objection to the agreement
entered into between the City and Robert Killion, pursuant to Resolution No.
74R-434, with compensation of $80.50 perweek,a total amount of $1,320.
PUBLIC DANCE PERMIT: On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley, the
City Council ratified the dance permit issued to Mr. Gerald Foisy, on behalf of
the Orange County League DeMolay Association to conduct a public dance on
September 21, 1974, from 8:00 P.M. to midnight at the Anaheim Plaza, 500 North
Euclid, which was granted administratively as recommended by the Chief of Police,
subject to provisions of Chapter 4.16 of the Anaheim Municipal Code. MOTION
CARRIED.
URBAN OBSERVATORY PROGRAM: Mr. Murdoch advised that the City was approached recently
by officials of the Public Policy Research Office, University of California,
Irvine, to participate with them in a three-year Urban Observatory Program funded
by H.U.D. through the National League of Cities, the objective of which would be
to meet research needs of city governments using research resources of universi-
ties; total funding for the Program will be in the amount of $300,000, $100,000
per annum. The City's matching fund portion would total $70,900 over the three-
year period, and the University would contribute $12,500 per year for a total of
$37,500 in the three-year period. Mr. Bill Butcher, Administrative Assistant,
gave a brief background of the Urban Observatory Program and its objectives. He
outlined some of the types of information which has been put together under this
Program and advised that since Anaheim has initiated the Financial and Management
Practices Audit Project, the University of California, Irvine, felt that a key
point of the City of Anaheim's participation in the Urban Observatory Program
might be the research development and testing of methods of measuring effective-
ness of local governments' programs and services. He reported that this proposal
would permit the Arthur Young & Company to avail itself of the resources of the
University to investigate what has been done in other areas, i.e., this body of
knowledge will be available for comparative analysis. In order to participate in
the program, the City of Anaheim would have to make application jointly with the
University of California, Irvine to H.U.D. and would be in competition with
various other cities for the ten Urban Observatory Grants which will be issued.
The application must be postmarked on or before September 30, 1974.
Mr. Butcher further noted that the City and the University would receive,
pursuant to this Grant, $191,000 from H.U.D. and felt sure that the City's share
could be attributed towards some of the $292,.000 budgeted for the Arthur Young &
Company Auditing Program.
Mr. Murdoch pointed out that this proposal would permit Arthur Young &
Company, when they identify areas that require work measurement standards, to
utilize the U.C.I. research information to analyze what has been done in this
field in other jurisdictions.
Councilman Seymour was of the opinion that if the City of Anaheim were
to be used as an observatory city, then they should receive some form of remuner-
ation for this; and, further, that if this study is to produce findings similar
to what Arthur Young & Company has been commissioned to do, then their fees
should be reduced commensurately as it would appear to him that the City would be
paying twice to obtain the same information. Further, he remarked that this type
of program, being Federally funded, might have a slightly different orientation;
that the purpose of the Arthur Young & Company audits is very simple and clear,
to attempt to conduct local government in the most businesslike and efficient
manner possible, and he would not want to lose this thrust or direction.
Mayor Thom indicated that he too would have strong qualms relative to
bringing another factor into the auditing picture.
Mr. Butcher replied that Mr. Jim LeSeuer of Arthur Young & Company,
when approached on subject proposal, indicated that this would not restrict the
consultants' activities and that if Arthur Young & Company have an opportunity to
get into productivity management, the Federal funding would off-set these costs.
Councilman Seymour advised that he would not mind sharing information,
nor would he mind the observation of the City's activities taking place, but that
this appears to be an exercise in research, whereas he is interested in results,
and he would be concerned that the Council's intent may be diverted.
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Mayor Thom indicated he was in complete agreement with Councilman
Seymour's comments.
Mr. Don Appleton of the University of California, Irvine, was introduced
by Mr. Butcher and advised that the objective of the Urban Observatory Program,
using Anaheim as an observatory city, would be to gather the work which has been
done around the Country in order to learn how to measure outputs of public
services and their effectiveness. They would gather the results of this technol-
ogy into one body of information. The City could then select the types of public
services for which promising methods of measurement have been devised elsewhere
and these measurement techniques would then be installed in the City of Anaheim
and tested.
Mayor Thom advised that in this entire process he would be most con-
cerned that nothing get in the way of what the Council has already decided to do
via a fairly simple approach.
Mr. Appleton did not view the University's role in this proposed study
as being imterferiug in any way. He noted that they are also very interested in
improving the productivity of public services.
Mr. Murdoch stated, as he views the proposal, it would be substantially
supplementary to what Arthur Young & Company is providing. Arthur Young & Company
would identify what needs to be done, but the actual measurement would be per-
formed by City forces with techniques recommended by the consultant. This pro-
posed inventory of knowledge would provide Arthur Young & Company with a library
of information from which to recommend the most effective measurement tools.
Councilman Seymour inquired if Mr. Appleton would be agreeable to
meeting with the Audit Committee and Arthur Young & Company on Wednesday,
September 25, 1974, at 4:30 P.M. for the purpose of further discussion on the
Urban Observatory Program and its ramifications on the Arthur Young & Company
audit, to which Mr. Appleton agreed.
Following further discussion, on motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded
by Councilwoman Kaywood, the City Council authorized the Financial and Management
Practices Audit Committee, pending further discussion with Mr. Appleton and
Arthur Young & Company, to determine whether or not the City should proceed with
application for participation in the Federal Urban Observatory Program, and in
the event the Audit Committee approves of participation in the Program, authorized
the City Manager to sign the pertinent application. MOTION CARRIED.
VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES~ .MEETING OCTOBER 20-23.~
1974: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Pebley, the City Council
designated Mayor Thom as voting delegate and Councilwoman Kaywood alternate for
the League of California Cities Meeting, October 20 through 23, 1974. MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NOS. 74R-478~ 74R-479 AND 74R-480 - ANAHEIM HILLS ANNEXATION NOS. lip 12
AND 13 (UNI.NHABITED}: Pursuant to authority granted by the Local Agency Formation
Commission Resolution Nos. 74-108, 74-107 and 74-109, with reference to Anaheim
Hills Annexation Nos. 11, 12 and 13, respectively, Councilman Seymour offered
Resolution Nos. 74R-478, 74R-479 and 74R-480 for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-478 - ANAHEIM HILLS NO. 11 ANNEXATION: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM OF THE TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ANAHEIM HILLS NO. 11 ANNEXATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-479 - ANAHEIM HILLS NO. 12 ANNEXATION: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM OF THE TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ANAHEIM HILLS NO. 12 ANNEXATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-480 - ANAHEIM HILLS NO. 13 ANNEXATION: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM OF THE TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ANAHEIM HILLS NO. 13 ANNEXATION.
Roll Call Vote:
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City Mm!l~ A,aheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - September 24~ 1974~ 1:30 P.M.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 74R-478 through 74R-480, inclusive,
duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-481 - RED GUM-CORONADO ANNEXATION NO. 4 (UNINHABITED): Pursuant to
authority granted by the Local Agency Formation Commission Resolution No. 74-105,
Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 74R-481 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF ANAHEIM OF THE TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED RED GUM CORONADO NO.
4 ANNEXATION.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Thom
None
Sneegas
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-481 duly passed and adopted.
LIBRARY BOARD - CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING - OCTOBER 9~ 1974: In answer to Councilwoman
Kaywood, Mayor Thom reported that the Library Board has concurred that their
Joint meeting with the City Council be changed to Wednesday, October 9, 1974, at
9:30 a.m. in the Library multipurpose room, and the Council, by general consent,
agreed upon the designated date.
ANAHEIM PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMENDATION RE "SCOOP" LAW: Councilwoman Kaywood
introduced the recommendation made by the Parks and Recreation Commission that
the City of Anaheim adopt a "Scoop" law similar to that adopted by other cities
which would require that pet owners be responsible for cleaning up droppings left
by their animals on public property.
Followin$ brief discussion, the remainder of the Council indicated they
felt that such a law would be difficult to enforce and no further action was
taken.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to'adjourn. Councilman Seymour seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 5:29 P.M.
City Cla~k