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City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - November 22~ 1966~ 1:30 P.M.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Dutton, Pebley, Chandler and Krein
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Schutte
adopted.
The Mayor declared Resolution No.66R-745 duly passed and
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn to November 28, 1966, 2:00
P.Mo, and also moved waiver of further notice of said adjournment.
Councilman Dutton seconded the motion. To this motion, Councilman
Chandler voted "No". MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNED: 11:00 P.M.
SIGNED _ ,
City Clerk
City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - November 28~ 1966~ 2:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in Adjourned Regular
Session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEN: Dutton, Pebley, Schutte, Chandler and Krein.
COUNCILMEN: None.
CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch.
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph Geisler.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Alona M. Farrens.
CHIEF OF POLICE: Mark A. Stephenson.
Mayor Krein called the meeting to order.
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 186 AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE:
The City Council at their Special Meeting held November 17th, 1966, set
this date and hour as the time to hold and conduct a public hearing to
review Conditional Use Permit Noo 186, and to determine whether said
conditional use permit should be revoked pursuant to Section 18o64.050
of the Anaheim Municipal Code. Notice of said public hearing and order
to show cause having been duly served on the parties concerned, Mr.
Leo Freedman, 2018 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, California,
and Mr. Sammy Lewis and Danny Dare, Melodyland Theatre, 10 Freedman Way,
Anaheim, California.
The Mayor announced that he had been informed that Mr. Danny
Dare or his Attorney wished to make a statement at this time.
Mr. Charles Schlegel, Attorney representing Melodyland Theatre
stated, in every controversy there should be consideration given to re-
solving same with a full understanding of the issues on both sides; that
as result of working with City Attorney Joseph Geisler, he personally
came to understand in greater depth the problem of the City in protecting
its image.
Mr. Schlegel introduced Mr. Danny Dare who would present a
statement on behalf of Melodyland.
Mr. Danny Dare, 235 West Orangewood Avenue, Anaheim, California,
personally and on behalf of Melodyland, read in full communication to the
City Council, wherein, based on the spirit of cooperation, they agreed, for
a period of one year, that Melodyland will not present any reviews or
productions where nudity such as the models of "Vive Les Girls" constitutes
part of the productions. That this statement is made on the assumption
that valid regulations will be forthcoming, controlling this area of the
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entertainment media, feeling that a distinction between a legitimate
theatre production and the topless cocktail lounge activity will be more
clearly defined in the near future° That the production of Vive Les Girls
will continue to be presented through this booking in its present form
because they feel committed to present this review in the manner in which
it is expected to be presented by the many persons who have purchased
tickets for said review.
Mr. Dare requested that this public hearing be dismissed and
that the action on their sign be rescinded, so that that sign continues
to aid and assist in directing the public to the theatre.
Said communication and statement were filed for record with the
Deputy City Clerk.
Councilman Dutton stated he was very happy to see this attitude
on the part of Danny Dare and Melodyland Theatre, as he believed this was
simply a matter of cooperation in this area that most of us feel is
detrimental to the fine image of Anaheim that has taken many years to
create. Councilman Dutton moved for dismissal of the Order To Show Cause
on Conditional Use Permit No. 186, and to rescind the action taken by the
City Council on November 17th, 1966, wherein the City Attorney was
instructed to take necessary action to cause removal of the Melodyland
sign encroaching on City right-of-way. Councilman Chandler seconded the
motion.
Mayor Krein asked if anyone had any questions.
Councilman Schutte asked that the City Attorney explain to the
audience the action before the Council.
City Attorney Joseph Geisler explained the concern of the
Council that this show may establish a trend for topless or semi-nude
entertainment throughout the City of Anaheim. That the solution presented
would permit the production of Vive Les Girls through its present booking,
in the same fashion as it is presently showing, however, like shows would
not be permitted in the future for at least a period of one year. During
this year there is presently in the Legislature in California, a bill to
clarify the question whether City Councils will or do have the right to
regulate nudity in live entertainment. If such legislation has not been
accomplished within a year, then the City Council and Melodyland Theatre
will again meet and discuss a compromise or settlement on what will occur
until such time as the legislation is clarified.
Councilman Schutte asked what the time was of "this booking",
and felt there should be a definite date stated.
Mr. Geisler advised this would be until the next show is booked.
Mr. Schlegel stated the show is currently booked and advertised
for a four week period, however, it may be a longer booking because there
is a six week time slot. That if there is any impasse, they pledged to
cooperate with the City Attorney, Police Chief and the City Council.
That the lack of particularity in this field is not an attempt to mis-
lead the Council, but an attempt to provide flexibility.
Shirley Smith, 2749 Alta Vista, Newport Beach, California,
stated she was one of the 183,000 voters in Orange County that voted in
favor of Proposition 16, and she believed the reason said proposition
passed in Orange County was because the parents of this area were concerned
about the morals of their children and desired to present high ideals
for the future generation. In her opinion, the City of Anaheim was
setting a precedent for other cities throughout the State by accepting
this compromise and allowing subject production to show for a perzod,of
six weeks.
Mr. Schlegel stated he believed the statement presented by Mr.
Dare was a sound course of action and in good keeping with the spirit of
cooperation and the goals attempted by each side in this matter°
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Mayor Krein asked if any Council member had any further
questions, and called for a roll call vote on the foregoing motion:
Councilman Dutton: Aye.
Councilman Pebley: Aye. That with their pledge of cooperation
as to future shows, he felt Melodyland should be allowed to continue
its present booking, as if there is to be any damage to the City, it
has already been effected.
Councilman Schutte: Aye. On the assurance of the City Attorney
that the show would not run beyond December 25th, 1966.
Councilman Chandler: Aye.
Councilman Krein: Aye. He felt that Melodyland, by their
statement, has indicated that they are willing to cooperate with the
City. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Chandler moved to adjourn. Councilman Pebley
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNED: 2:30 P.M.
SIGNED
Deputy City Clerk
City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - November 29~ 1966, 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEN: Dutton, Pebley, Schutte and Krein.
COUNCILMEN: Chandler.
CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch.
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph Geisler.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Alona M. Farrenso
CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddoxo
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER: Ralph O. Pease.
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR: Robert Mickelson.
ZONING SUPERVISOR: Ronald Thompson.
PLANNING SUPERVISOR: Ronald Grudzinski.
PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR: Gordon Hoyto
FINANCE DIRECTOR: Douglas Ogden.
Mayor Krein called the meeting to order.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT: Resolution in support of recreation development in
the area of Mineral King, California, proposed by Mr. Walt Disney, was
read in fullo
Councilman Krein offered said resolution of support for
adoption by the City Council°
Roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Dutton, Pebley, Schutte and Krein
None
Chandler
Mayor Krein declared said resolution duly passed and adopted.
MINUTES: Minutes of the Anaheim City Council Meeting held November 15, 1966,
were approved, on motion by Councilman Dutton, seconded by Councilman
Pebley. MOTION CARRIED°