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1969/07/1069-435 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - July 8, 19695 1:30 P.M. CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Councilman Dutton moved that James K. Nagamatsu be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Norvald Ulvestad on the Cultural Arts Commission, said term to expire June 30, 1971. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Pebley moved to recess to Executive Session, to discuss a personnel matter. Councilman Krein seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (4:30 P.M.). ADJOURNMENT: Upon return to the Council Chambers, Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn the meeting to Thursday, July 10, 1969, at 11:00 A.M. Councilman Krein seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNED: 4: 40 P.M. City Clerk City Hall~ Anaheim, California COUNCIL MINUTES - July 10~ 1969, 11:00 A.M. The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session. PRESENT: ABSENT: PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton, Krein, Schutte, Pebley and Clark COUNCILMEN: None CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: Robert Mo Davis CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph B. Geisler CITY CLERK: Dene M. Williams STADIUM AND CONVENTION CENTER DIRECTOR: Thomas F. Liegler CHAIRMAN, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION: Leonard Smith Mayor Clark called the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NO. 69R-411: Councilman Schutte offered Resolution No. 69R-411 for adoption, approving letter agreement with Autonetics Division of North American Rockwell Corporation, for data consultant services, not to exceed $5,250.00 without further Council approval. Refer to Resolution Book. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ~HE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND AUTONETICS DIVISION OF NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION TO FURNISH CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITYo Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILM~EN: Dutton, Krein, Schutte, Pebley and Clark COUNCILMEN: None COUNCILMEN: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 69R-411 duly passed and adopted. 69-436 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - July 10, 1969, 11:00 A.M. STADIUM - MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: Mr. Murdoch reported that 6 proposals were re- ceived from the 7 firms contacted and each bid was based on a cost-plus per- centage or maintenance fee approach. He reported that the approach was no different from the current operation, whereby the City operates on the basis of costs on a game day or event, and in turn, bills the tenant. Mr. Murdoch was of the opinion that the proposals received did not answer the question, and that there was no point in pursuing an outside con- tractor to take over the maintenance of the Stadium as the type of operation would be no different that what was currently being done with Stadium per- sonnel. Mr. Murdoch advised that one objectionable provision of such a contract would be the furnishing of personnel on an event basis, thereby eliminating any personnel continuity for the Stadium; that this was one of the things the City attempted to avoid by having full-time personnel famil- iar with the Stadium operation always available. He further reported that the reason for the proposed change in op- eration went back to the basic contract between the California Angels and the City, whereby the contract relates only to "event days." He explained the cost of the year-around staff was approximately $190,000.00 for 240 or 244 working days, or approximately $125,000.00 for an estimated 144 non-event days. He noted that clean-up, accounting and clerical activities are actions that carry over from an event day, and that these items would be included in the estimated $125,000.00 figure. Mr. Murdoch referred to the Council's concern, as previously ex- pressed, about the continuity and quality of operations which would require substantial supervision from the Stadium Manager and perhaps the Maintenance Superintendent. He recommended a reduction of the non-event days at the Stadium by assigning personnel to the Convention Center, who will be avail- able to maintain the building in case of an emergency, and who will be avail- able to take care of the annual and structural maintenance. He was of the opinion that the practical solution would be to operate the Stadium and Con- vention Center as a single department, assigning crews to the department, rather than to the separate facilities; this also applying to supervision. He felt this would be the best approach to the game day arrangement, insisted upon by the California Angels management, because from the Angels' point of view, they felt it was not their responsibility to pay any portion of the non-season expenses. This, however, was recognized in working out the per- centages of total cost in the original contract. Mr. Murdoch felt that the Stadium maintenance could be operated on a new schedule, reducing costs without risking any deterioration of the facility. At the request of Mayor Clark, Mr. Murdoch explained how charges were made for work performed by other departments for the Stadium. Councilman Pebley made reference to the Possessory Tax levied against the Stadium, and asked if any city in the United States having a stadium, had levied an admission tax. Mr. Murdoch replied that he felt there were, however, he d~d not have any definite information. In California, he reported, an admission tax is required for the Los Alamitos Race Track, Del Mar, and Santa Anita (Arcadia), and Inglewood. Councilman Pebley felt that the last four years as a whole should be considered, and that the admission-tax approach should be investigated. Councilman Dutton advised that approximately one year ago he sug- gested an admission tax for Disneyland. 69-437 City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - July 10, 1969, 11:00 A.M. Mr. Murdoch reported that quite a lot of information has been obtained on an admission tax, and that the City Attorney's office has prepared drafts of an ordinance levying such a tax, however, it had not been suggested due to the fact that up to this point the City has been able to operate without it, and if the Council is interested, this in- formation will be compiled and submitted at a later date. In discussing some of the improvements made to the Stadium dur- ing the last four years, Mr. Murdoch advised that some of the improve- ments, which were to the advantage of both the City and the Angels, and in which the Angels shared a proportionate cost, were improvements to reduce the overall maintenance. He stated that the Angels are in the same position as the City, and that is the continuing process of explor- ing areas that would result in a reduction of costs. It was felt that in this case the contract approach might be the answer, however, after receiving and analyzing the bids, he would not recommend the contract as, in his opinion, it would be the wrong approach. Mr. Murdoch further reported that when rumors were circulated the employees would be terminated at the end of the baseball season, a meeting was called and it was explained that this was not the situation, however, there would be definite reassignment of personnel and each em- ployee would be advised as to their particular status, as soon as par- ticulars were worked out. He stated there would be a definite change in operation, and many days during the year when no one will be on the Stadium property, with the possible exception of a watchman. Mayor Clark asked if the Dodger Stadium arrangements were suc- cessful. Mr. Murdoch replied that it apparently was a successful opera- tion, however, it was different in that it is a one-owner and operator situation,with a year-around responsibility. At the conclusion of the discussion Councilman Krein moved that the situation be left in the hands of the City Manager, that any curtail- ment that can be made, be made, and that a complete study be brought to the Council at the end of the baseball season, so that if there are any recommendations the City Manager wishes to make for Council decision, it be made at that time. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Tom Liegler, Stadium and Convention Center Director, ad- vised that the recommended change had been given a lot study; recognizing the standards desired by the City Council, he felt that the Staff had performed a good job and will continue to do so in the future. At the invitation of the City Council, Mr. Ted Bowsfield, of the Angels Staff, addressed the Council advising that he could not speak for Mr. Walsh, and was speaking on behalf of himself a~ the years he has been with the Angels here and associated with the City. In his opin- ion, the Stadium operation was a model operation. He felt Mr. Walsh had no intentions of creating any hard feelings; it was a matter of dollars and cents, as he has had a great deal of experience with contract main- tenance and feels there can be a saving. Mr. Bowsfield, in conclusion, stated he personally was happy that the City was not going to a contract arrangement. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn° Councilman Krein seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (12:03 P.M.)o '''City Clerk