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1977/02/0177-95 Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 19~.7~1;30 P.M. PRESENT: ABSENT: PRESENT: The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session. COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY MANAGER: William O. Talley CITY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Norman Priest ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - PLANNING: Phillip Schwartze PLANNER: John Anderson CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR - ZONING: Annika Santalahti PARKS, RECREATION AND THE ARTS DIRECTOR: James D. Ruth TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Paul Singer PLANNER: William Cunningham INVOCATION: Invocation. Mayor Thom called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting. Reverend Randy Rhoades of the Melodyland Hotline Center gave the FLAG SALUTE: Councilman John Seymour led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, minutes of the regular meeting held November 23, 1976, were approved subject to typographical corrections and minutes of the regular meeting held November 30, 1976 were approved with corrections. MOTION CARRIED. ' WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilwoman Kaywood 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. Councilman Thom seconded the motion. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $904,981.31, in accordance with the 1976-77 Budget, were approved. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: Mr. Alan Siegel, Director, Division of Community Develop- ment and Management Research, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Washington, D.C., presented to Mayor Thom and the City a Certificate of Completion on the City's Innovative Municipal Energy Management Program. He also read a letter dated January 31, 1977, from Jerry J. Fitts, Acting Assistant Secretary of HUD co~nending the City-as well as its leadership including Project Director Dr. Owen Griffith, relative to the successful completion of the Innovative Projects F..ogram. The Mayor, in turn, welcomed Mr. Siegel on behalf of the City and presented him with a replica of the "Big A". 77-96 City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977~ 1:30 P.M. BURR!S SAND PIT AND FIVE COVES PROJECT AREA - JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT: Council- man Kott offered Resolution No. 77R-56 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated January 21, 1977, from James Ruth, Director of Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-56: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE ORANGE COUNTY HARBORS, BEACHES AND PARKS DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IN CONNECTION WITH A STUDY OF BURRIS SAND PIT AND FIVE COVES PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLEP~ TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 76R-628. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-56 duly passed and adopted. PRIORITY PLAN - NEJEDLY-HART ACT (PROPOSITION NO. 2): Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 77R-57 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated January 25, 1977, from the Director of the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ENDORSING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FROM THE NEJEDLY-HART STATE, URBAN AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-57 duly passed and adopted. CANJON SITE NO. 2 DEVELOPMENT, PHASE ONE, W.O. NO. 882, ADDITIONAL WORK: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, additional work was authorized, approving the expenditure of $24,817.00 from the remaining balance of funds, on Work Order No. 882, Canyon Site #1 Development, Phase One (Park at Pinney and Gerda Drives) as recommended in memorandum dated January 26, 1977, from the Director of Parks, Recreation and the Arts Department. MOTION CARRIED. AMENDMENT TO CETA PSE SUBGRANT AGREEMENT: (City of Anaheim and the Orange County Community Development Council) City Manager Talley referred to report dated January 26, 1977, from the Personnel Director wherein Mr. McRae recommended a change in the term of the subject agreement from July 1' 1976 through September 30, 1977, and to provide an increase of funding of $3,931.00, from $9,639.00 to a new level of $13,570.00. 77-97 City Hall, Anahei~z_California _ COUNCIL MINUTES - Februar~ P.M. City Attorney Hopkins pointed to two corrections as follows: Page one, line three, date change from the 25th day of June, 1976, to the 1st day of February, 1977, and Page two, line six, date change from the 25th day of June, 1977 day of June, 1976. , to the 25th Councilman Kott directed several questions to City Manager Talley relativm to the CETA Program. ~lthough Councilman Kott was not opposed to the program he stated he was looking at it from the axpayers view and was of the opinion it may not be t ~ ~ cost effective. Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 77R-58 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THETERMS A~D CONDITIONS OF.AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC. PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TERM THEREOF. ' Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Roth and Thom NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kott ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-58 duly passed and adopted. AMENDMENT TO CETA PSE SUBGRANT AGREEMENT: (City of Anaheim and Magnolia Elementary School District) City Manager Talley ~e~erred to report dated January 26, 1977, fror Personnel Director McRae wherein he recommended a change in the term of the subject agreement from July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1977. City Attorney Hopkins pointed to two corrections as follows: Page one, l~ne three, date change from the 25th day of June, 1976, to the 1st day of February, 1977, and Page two, line seven, date change from the 25th day of June, 1977, to the 25th day of June, 1976. Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 77R-59 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-59: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM 'APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MAGNOLIA' ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE TERM THEREOF. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MF2~BERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Roth and Thom NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kott ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-59 duly passed and adopted. ?7-98 City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 P.M. HOUSING REHABILITATION COUNSELOR CLASSIFICATION: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 77R-60 for adoption, as recommended in memorandum dated January 21, ].977, from Personnel Director McRae. Refer tO Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-60: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ESTABLISHING A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 76R-681, PERTADN- lNG TO SOME UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R, 60 duly passed and adopted. PLANNING REPORT -.ROBIN., .WREN, BLUE JAY, CHEVY CHASE APARTMENT AREA: 'Mr. Phillip Schwartze, Assistant Director of Planning, and Mr. John Anderson, Planner, showed slides of the subject area and briefed the Council of their extensive report dated January 19, 1977, (on file in the City Clerk's Office) which included the following attachments: (1) Figure 1, concept parking plans; (2) Attachement 1, initial study report dated December 30, 1975; (3) Attachment 2, action to date and (4) Attachment 3, resident questionnaire. The report and presentation was a result of Council's direction to the Planning Department staff to explore possible solu- tions to problems posed by area residents on December 9, 1975, relative to parking, sanitation and storage problems and was a follow-up to the initial study report. Their final recommendations were, a) concentrated Code enforcement program, b) occupancy control permit program, c) parking plan and d) a neighborhood self- help association. Relative to the parking plan, Mr. Anderson pointed to two adjacent empty lots to the rear of 912 and 916 Robin Place which would provide approximately 35 parking spaces and indicated that the two owners were willing to explore an equitable arrangement for such development. Discussion between Council and staff followed relative to the report and the pre- vailing conditions in the area. Councilwoman Kaywood commended both Mr. Schwartze and Mr. Anderson for their in-depth report. The Mayor asked if there were any residents of the area who wished to be heard. Mr. Nick Miraglia, owner of the property at 916 Robin Place, and a representative of the homeowners and residents of the area, presented a petition signed by approx- imately 71 residents asking for the City's assistance to relieve the parking problem in the area which assistance would also help in the related areas of street mainte- nance and sanitation. Mr. Miraglia elaborated on the unsightly and unsanitary conditions relative to inadequate trash bins and the inaccessability to alleviate the problem mainly because of inadequate parking. Relative to the use of his pro- perty (the empty lot to the rear of his four units), Mr. Miraglia stated that it 77-99 City Hall~ Anaheim~...California _ COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 P M. could be used to alleviate the parking problem, but he was financially unable to develop it on his own without assistance such as a low cost loan. He was not willing to donate the property as suggested 'by Councilwoman Kaywood. Councilman Roth was ~of the opinion that if Mr. Miraglia and other property owners were concerned about improving their property, which would increase its value, that they would not only donate it, but also contribute funds toward paving the area. Mr. Miraglia emphasized that if he did get some assistance, he could improve the property on his own and utilize it to relieve his part of the parking problem and also relocate his trash container. Mr. Brian LeBarbara, owner of the property at 912 Robin Place, indicated that the property to the rear of his apartments was almost of no use to him because of its inaccessability and when he was approached with the idea of using it as a parking are% he was very agreeable and further suggested donating the property, if it came to that, to provide the badly needed parking. Mr. LeBarbara's main concern was the inadequate trash facilities for his tenants and the inability to be able to provide additional containers because there was no space available to do so as a result of the inadequate parking. Councilman Seymour reiterated the problems of parking, sanitation, unsanitary/un- healthy and in actuality illegal living conditions existing in the entire neigh- borhood. It. was his opinion that working out a reasonable relationship with the two property owners relative to utilization of the vacant lots for parking would only alleviate part of the problem. He was concerned, however, that only two property owners had come forward indicating their desire to work with the City. He proposed that the neighborhood self-help association was the proper starting point and that government should not go in and dictate or force programs upon the neigh- borhood without their concurrence and leadership. Instead, the self-help associa- tion should come before the Council and ask the City to play a Specific role relative to the recommendations presented to them. Councilman Seymour spoke to the proposals made by the Planning Department: Concen- trated Code enforcement program - must be instituted but suggested instead that it emanate from the neighborhood as opposed to sending a squad of building inspectors into the area thereby, creating havoc; Occupancy Permit Program - although such a program might be viable for this particular neighborhood, he was concerned that it would lead to the creation of additional bureacracy, staff and expense to which he was opposed, and the situation had not deteriorated to the point where that was a necessity~ Parking Plan - the suggestions presented were reasonable and something that would have to be worked out. In summary, Councilman Seymour stated that it was not possible to solve all of the existing problems by putting into effect the four recommended proposals but that it was a matter of going from property to property to do s°. If Council representa- tion was requested, he also volunteered to meet with all interested people in the neighborhood in their community where staff could make their presentation. 77- 100 ~ity Hall, Anaheim~.California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 P.M. On motion by Councilman Seymour, second.ed by Councilwoman Kaywood, staff was instructed to assist in setting up a Neighborhood Self-Help Association to subsequently meet with staff to review recommendations and then present to Council their specific programs for solving the problems of their neighbor- hood. MOTION CARRIED. RENOVATION OF POLICE PISTOL RANGE: On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Roth, preliminary plans and cost estimate ($88,196.00) for the reno- vation of the Police pistol range were approved, as recommended in memorandum dated December 22, 1976, from the Chief of Police. MOTION CARRIED. -ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED AND AGREEMENT: (Cerritos Avenue at Southern Pacific Railroad crossing east of Lewis Street) Councilman Kott offered Resolution No. 77R-61 for adoption as recommended in memorandum dated January 26, 1977, from the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-61: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FOR STREET, HIGHWAY, SLOPE AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES. (Southern Pacific - Mile Post BM-512.75-C(N) Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL M~MBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-61 duly passed and adopted. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT - ORANGETHORPE EAST OF STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD: (Richard C. and Virginia A. Hunsaker) Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-62 for adoption as recommended in memorandum dated January 24 1977 by the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book. ' RESOLUTION NO. 77R-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT PARCELS PURSUANT TO LOT LiNE ADJUSTMENT PLAT MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND ATTACHED HERETO. Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: B~SENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-62 duly passed and adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 3648: Councilman Kott offered Ordinance No. 3648 for first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3648: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.32.190 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NO PARKING ANY TIME. (portions of Lemon Street and Santa Ana Canyon Road, both sides, between ECL and Nohl Ranch Road) 77-101 City. Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES -February. i~. 1977~ 1:30 P.M. KENNETH G. OSBORNE~ GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR GAYMONT STORM DRAIN: City Manager Talley referred to memorandum dated January 20, 1977, from the City Engineer recom- mending that the City Council authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Kenneth G. Osborne and Associates in the amount of $770.00 for geotechnical investigation for the Gaymont Storm D~ain, said cost to be financed in accordance with the terms of the Grant offer from the Economic Development Administration. ~ Councilman Kott noted a correction on page 2, line 10, of the accompanying agree- ment changing the capital "P" to a small "p" and the small "h" to capital "H" (pH instead of Ph) relative to pH values. Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 77R-63 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-63: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF'AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH KENNETH G. OSBORNE & ASSOCIATES, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ~AYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-63 duly passed and adopted. Councilman Seymour left the Council Chamber (2:38 P.M.). AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY: (Portion of S.A.V.I. Canal - Tract No. 9206) City Manager Talley referred to report dated January 26, 1977 from the City Engineer recommending approval of the request by Mr. Taylor B. Grant to purchase City-owned property comprised of a portion of the former Santa Ana Valley Irrigation ~hannel located south of Santa Ana Canyon Road, easterly of Anaheim Hills Road, in the amount of $2,857. Council discussion followed relative to the price per square foot which was set at 45¢. Mr. Talley explained that the price was established on October 5, 1976, as the sale price for another portion of the property adjacent to the north boundary of the subject tract. Councilman Seymour returned to the Council Chamber (2:42 P.M.). Mr. Taylor B. Grant, Grant Warmington Builders, 18092 Sky Park South, Irvine, indicated that he met with the Real Property section 9 months prior after the property was examined and determined the price of 30¢ a square foot to be a fair one based on Other properties that were being sold in the area. Since that time, he explained that Mr. Butler (Butler Housing Corporation) was proceeding with his tract and established a new standard of 45¢ per square foot so Warmington al- so raised their offer to 45¢. He further explained that the property would be cured ax a storm drain system installed; therefore, there would be a storm, drain easement over 77- 102 _C. ity Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February ..1, 1977., 1:30 P.M. large portion of the property and 9 additional feet of the property would be given back to the City as a horse trail easement. He considered the price of 45¢ a square foot to be equitable considering the fact that portions of the property were being turned back to the City, a condition that was imposed upon them, however, at their request on the original tentative tract. Councilman Kott offered~ Resolution No. 77R-64 for adoption. Refer to esolution R ~ Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R~64: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM SELLING CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY (S.A.V.I.CANAL) AND AUTHORIZING THE b~YOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT DEED THEREFOR. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood~ Kott, Roth and Thom NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-64 duly passed and adopted. Councilman Seymour explained that his abstention was due to the fact he heard only half of the foregoing testimony. REPORT - PEDESTRIAN OPENINGS IN WALL NORTH SIDE OF GLENOAKS AVENUE AT FErN AND N'd~OOD STREETS: Relative to report dated January 21, 1977, from the City Engineer, City Manager Talley indicated that it would be appropriate to set the subject matter for a public hearing if the Council considers it appropriate to construct the Openings. In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood, City Engineer Maddox indicated there was mixed response to their questionnaires as to whether or not pedestrian openings should be provided in the Glenoaks Avenue wall. Marietta Jungkeit, who lived on Glenoaks, indicated that there was a problem with young people trying to gain access to schools on La Palma and she would not be opposed to pedestrian walkways if steps were constructed as recommended to preclude the use of the walkways by motorcycles and bicycles. She commented that to her knowledge very few people were notified of the fact that construction of these pedestrian openings was to be considered. The Mayor confirmed that the decision to be made at the meeting was whether or not a public hearing should be set relative to the construction of the proposed openings in the wall. Mrs. Jungkeit stated that at one time she thought it was a good idea and, in fact, was instrumental in getting the community management to request such action. She further stated, however, that she had since changed her mind and was now opposed to the construction of the openings. Since the wall was repaired, there was less foet traffic and the problem no longer existed. 77-103 C_ity Hall, Anaheim., California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, i.977, !..:30 P.M. Councilwoman Kaywood was of the opinion that not enough people knew that the matter was scheduled for consideration and a public hearing would give an ex- pression of the sentiment of the community. Mayor Thom expressed the opinion that conversely it was an expression of insufficient interest in having the openings constructed~ On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Thom, report dated January 21, 1977, by the City Engineer relative to pedestrian openings in the wall along th4 north side of Glenoaks Avenue at Fern and Nutwood Streets, was received and filed. bIOTION CARRIED. RIGHT OF WAY CERTIFICATION - FAIRMONT BQULE.VARD, A.H.F.P. NO. 837: On motion by Councilman Thom. seconded by Councilman Roth. authorization for execution of the Right of Way Certificate for A.H.F.P. No. 835, Fairmont Boulevard, Riverside Free- way to 800 feet north of Santa Ana'Canyon Road, was approved as recommended in memo- randum dated January 25, 1977, from the Utilities Department. MOTION CARRIED. CHANGE ORDER TO LA JOLLA STQR~... D_RAIN CONTRACT - WORK ORDER NO, ~86: (Contractor, Val Verde Construction, Inc.) On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Council- man Thom, authorization for a change order to La Jolla Storm Drain contract, Work Order No. 886 in the amount of $14,000.00 was approved as recommended in memorandum dated January 25, 1977 from the Utilities Department. MOTION CARRIED. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - 460 NORTH MARIPOSA: (Barrigan) City Attorney Hopkins explained that he received a letter from Mr. William Ranney, Broker, handling the sale of the subject property requesting an extension to the scheduled escrow closing (January 29, 1977) to February 25, 1977. The extension was requested because of the difficulty experienced in financing the sale. However, Mr. Ranney indicated he had the name of another lender which he had furnished the City. On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, the period of escrow on the property at 460 North Mariposa was extended to no later than February 25, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. RECESS: By general consent, the Council recessed for five minutes (2:55 P.M.). AFTER 'RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present (3:00 P.M.). PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL ALIGNMENT, LINCOLN AVENUE: To consider the general align- ment of the proposed realignment and widening of Lincoln Avenue and various other streets in the Redevelopment Project Alpha Area. Prior to proceeding, Councilman Roth stated that on August 24, 1965, before Project Alpha was established, he purchased property at 1000 East Lincoln Avenue now located within the Project's boundaries. Due to this fact and upon advice of the City Attorney,' Councilman Roth abstained from discussion and voting on this matter. Councilman Roth left the Council Chamber. (3:05 p.m.) 77- 104 '1'1~, City I'l;mnlng Commis.~;i~m, l~ursu;mt to their nllgnment repr~rt dated January [7, 1~)77, d~,t(,rm[n~,d that th(' ~'.vironmentnl Impact related to the construction and t.~t;~l lat[m~ ~f [he p~lbli~' impr~vem~mt~ contemp]ated in the "General Alignment R~'l~,rt I"~r Thc. I'rop(~s~,d R~.;,I ignm~,nt And Widening Of I. incoln Avenue And Various; Oll~r Streuts" was consid~,r~,d und~r the clre.m~tance~ presented tn the final i",nvironment;~l impact R~q~,rl Nos. [40, 1~8 and ]89 and. therefore. Environmental Imp~ct R~,p,~rl .(,~,d not be prepared; and that it is the reeommendat[em ,~1 th~ Planning Comm[sni(m that the City Council find the above referenced E[Rts s~ presented and pr~wim~sly recommended for approval to be in conformance with th,, Californla Environmental Q.al[ty Act and he approved by the City Council and, I'.rtl~er. recommended nd(~ptlon of the above outlined realignments and w[denin~ strew, ts (as listed in an exc(.rpt from the minutes of the regular meeting of the ('ily Plann[n~ Commission M. ld January ~7, 1977), including the General Alignment Plan for the reat[gnment and widening of I. inco[n Avenue and C~ement~ne Street and the widening of llarbor Boulevard. Anaheim Boulevard and Broad~ay. Tl~c, City Clerk indicated that three letters had been received in opposition and one in favor of the proposed realignment. Hr. Bill Cunningham, Planner, explained that although the staff report included the widening of Broadway Street, that widening would not be considered at this meeting but instead, at some future meeting and ample notice would be given accordingly. He then gave a brief background of the events and meetings leading up to the proposed realignment as depicted on Plate "D", the plan which the Project Area Committee (PAC) prepared and subsequently adopted with modifications as required for engineering purposes. Mr. Cunningham then briefed the Council on the documents presented under report dated January 24, 1977, from the Community Development Department which documents consisted of Exhibit "A", report prepared by Willdan Associates, dated January 10, 1977, describing the proposed circulation plan, entitled "General Align- ment Report for Proposed Realignment of Lincoln Avenue and Various Other Streets"; Exhibit "B", staff.report prepared by the Planning Department for the Planning Co~mission meeting of January 17, 1977, containing a summary of past actions by various public bodies concerned and summarizing the proposed alignments and widenings and; Exhibit "C", initial study of the environmental impact of the pro- poscd realignments and widening. (Documents on file in the City Clerk's Office) The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address the Council either in favor or in opposition to the proposed realignment. ~e following persons spoke in opposition to the realignment of Lincoln Avenue as well as its effect on adjacent streets for the below listed reasons: Monsignor John Keenan, Pastor of St. Boniface Church; Mr. Dan Holden, Attorney, (Advisory Board of St. Catherine's Military School and representative on behalf of St. Boniface), 300 South Harbor Boulevard; Mr. Kenneth Edwards, Church of His Holy Presence, Broadway and Helena Streets; Mr. James Layton, owner, Anaheim Book Dragon, 100 West Lincoln; Mr. Paul Bell, 902 West Broadway; Mr. F. L. Taylor, 201 South Harbor Boulevard; Mr. Gant Eichrodt, 203 South Melrose; Mr. Edwin Petersen, Redwood Realty; Mr. George Shields, 273 East Lincoln; Mr. Dave Garrison, Represen- tative for Carl Karcher Enterprises; Mr. Fred Brown, 812 West Broadway; Mrs. Rose 77-105 ~ity Hal.l, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~. 1:30 P.M. Deneau, 226 North Claudine; Mr. Carl Craig, 149 North Lemon Street, Mrs. Vivian Waite, 209 North Helena; Mr. John Fermaggio, owner of the Kit Kat Club; Mr. George Lange, 106 North Claudina Street; Mrs. Helen Lucien, 140 West Lincoln; Mr. Ronald Roluffs, 1591 Minerva; Mr. Jolly, 105 East Olive Street. i. Realignment of Lincoln westerly of Harbor Boulevard (between Janss Street'and Harbor Boulevard) on the northerly side only would adversely affect St. Boniface Church property. 2. Alignment of Harbor Boulevard north of Lincoln (between Lincoln and Cypress) would be detrimental to the palm trees, other improvements and the Chapel at St. Catherine's Military School. 3. The widening of Broadway Street at Helena and Broadway would be hazardous to the congregation coming out of the Church of His Holy Presence because the side- walk would be too narrow to accommodate those exiting from Church services. 4. No previous mention was made relative to the necessity for widening Broadway. 5. Detrimental to the sanctity of both St. Boniface Church and St. Catherine's Chapel. 6. Widening of Broadway would cause the destruction of one of the most staid and beautiful areas of the City and the last bastion of something real in a plastic society. 7. Antique shop at the southwest corner of Chestnut and Harbor would be adversely affected. 8. Realignment of Lincoln Avenue and other streets downtown does not fulfill the stated purpose of redevelopment. 9. EIR findings not sufficient to withstand a long test. 10. No reason to realign Lincoln; waste of millions of dollars without accomplishing anything of value. 11. No clear access to the merchants who will remain along the present alignment of Lincoln. 12. Concerned with safety of ~ustomers exiting and entering Carl's Junior restaurant at the corner of Broadway and Harbor due to acquisition of right-of-way. 13. An injustice to the people living in the City to consider such a large and massive undertaking to accommodate a supermarket and drug store. 14. Many people who have been living in the City for many years would be displaced; relocation cannot compensate for this displacement. 15. School children will be inconvenienced because of the elimination of the George Washington School; senior citizens will not be able to park or Stop alongside of their center. 16. Would present a problem of relocation of senior citizens as well as other residents living in the complex at 149 North Lemon Street at comparable low rent. 17. Through streets will only facilitate people going through town instead of stopping to shop; need for a plan that will get people to stop and patronize businesses. 18. The Kit Kat Club would be landlocked causing the club to be put out of business. 19. No answers as to what will happen to the merchants in the downtown area; there will be no space for them when realignment is completed. 20. No good reason why present Lincoln Avenue has to be torn out and replaced with a new street. 77- 106 ~ity Hal.l~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES -.February 1~ !.97.7~ 1:30 P.M. 21. Business at 140 West Lincoln (southside) would be affected by the taking of the north side of Lincoln. No one will patronize the business. 22. Since Anaheim Boulevard is a State Highway, the widening of same would be tampering with someone else's property. 23. Expenditure to accpmplish realignment not justified; whole plan put together for the benefit of one package. ' 24. Elimination of present accessible street front businesses which serve the needs of the elderly (such as hearing aid centers) will have an adverse effect on that s~g- ment of the community. The following persons spoke in favor of the realignment of Lincoln Avenue and ad- jacent streets to facilitate redevelopment for the below listed reasons: Reverend Paul Keller, First Presbyterian Church, 310 West Broadway; Doctor Jackson, Bethel Baptist, 310 South Lemon Street; Lewis Freedman, Hurst Jewelers, 132 West Lincoln; Mr. David S. Collins, 1077 We~t Ball Road; Mr. Paul Kilgore, 929 East Lincoln; Mr. Joe White, 809 West Broadway. 1. Although it will require a sacrifice on the part of some, it will be a benefit when completed. 2. The future of downtown Anaheim is most important. If something creative is not done, it will become a slum area in a few years and of no benefit to anyone - Churches included. 3. The sooner redevelopment is initiated, the better. 4. Whatever is done should be done dramatically so it is attractive to investors. The proposed realignment is the element it will take to do the job. 5. Expressed hope that each of the Council Members had the capacity to do what is necessary to bring forth a good redevelopment to the City. 6. Downtown is a disgrace - something should be done. The following persons spoke (not specifically in favor or in opposition) relative to the proposed realignment and asked the below listed questions or offered comments: Mr. Tom Watts (no address available); Mr. Edward V. Brown, 210 West Broadway; Mr. Charles Hendricks,~2746 West Stonybrook. 1. Was widening of C]ementine to be done concurrently with the realignment of Lincoln or thereafter? 2. What was planned for the south side of Broadway from widening - were there any plans to come in and take the whole block? 3. Submerge LinColn - utilize multi-level parking - need to increase the amount of people coming to downtown Anaheim. Staff confirmed that realignment of Clementine would be done in conjunction with the Village Center; that the south side of Broadway would be outside the boundaries of the Project Area and the plan did not envision widening on the south side, but only on the north side. Mr. Gary Dysart of WiLidan Associates, Engineering Consultants to the Agency, clarified many of the questions posed relative to specific areas of realignment. Regarding the concerns raised by both Monsignor Keenan and Dan Holden, Mr. Dysart explained that the reason the proposed realignment from Janss Street to Harbor Boulevard on Lincoln Avenue was 20 feet on the north side of Lincoln only was the fact that the Home Savings and Loan building on the south side of the inter- section of Lincoln and Harbor was already very close to the right-of-way, whereas 77-107 C__._it_.~, Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977~ 1:30 P.M. the St. Boniface Church propert'y could accommodate widening without disturbing the existing facilities. Since alignment was going to move to the north, it was deter- mined it would be best to stay on the north side. If right-of-way were taken on both sides of the street, double the number of parcels would be involved. The Mayor pointed out that the service station on the northwest corner of LinColn and Harbor was also Church property from which it derived income. Mr. Dysart in- dicated that regardless of whether widening occurred on the north side only or ~qual- ly on both sides, the service station would be severely impaired and the entire op- eration would have to be acquired. The Mayor confirmed that, in fact, the service station would have to be acquired by the Agency from the owners. Monsignor Keenan requested that the foregoing be made a matter of record. Mr. Dan Holden posed questions relative to what the intentions were for the widening of Harbor Boulevard in front of St. Catherine's Military School on the west side. Mr. Dysart explained the proposal for widening of that particular area.(Harbor Boulevard north to Cypress Street) which, although it would not involve any struc- tures on the property at St. Catherine's, would encroach into the setback area, making it necessary to re-establish existing improvements. Mr. Holden thereupon stated opposition to the proposed plan on behalf of both St. Catherine's and St. Boniface as it would first cause the removal of the palm trees in front of St. Catherine's, as well as other improvements, thereby aesthetically detrimental to the propert~ and people would be walking right into the street or very Close to it when exiting from the school's Chapel. The same would be true relative to St. Boniface--people would be subjected to a serious traffic hazard noise and other problems. ' In answer to questions posed by Mr. Paul Bell, relative to traffic flow on Broadway and other alternatives that may have been considered, Traffic Engineer, Paul Singer, explained that average week-day traffic on Broadway was 13,700 cars. per 24-hour period and that without the project, normal traffic growth over a ten year projec- tion would increase the volume to 19,300 vehicles. With the project, this projection would increase to 22,300 vehicles. He further explained that the entire area from the Santa Ana Freeway, Orange and Riverside Freeways was considered in the traffic study. Both Mr. Priest and Mr. Dysart answered questions posed by Mr. Imwis Fr~edman rela- tive to the time frame for acquisition of properties and development phases. It was ascertained that initial acquisition of properties would begin within the next few weeks if the plan was approved by the City Council; the Village Center to be constructed between Clementine Street, Anaheim Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue, would take approximately nine months to complete after a start date and as much of Lincoln as could bemused easterly of Anaheim Boulevard would be used as an existing means of accommodating traffic during realignment and construction of the Village Center. 77-108 ~ity Hall, Anaheim~ .California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February, 1~ 1977, 1:30 P.M. Mr. Gant Eichrodt referred to the letter prepared by the Downtown Area Task Force Association (DATA) opposing the subject realignment plan and read an excerpt from the California Community Redevelopment Code contained in the letter stating the purpose of redevelopment. He then contrasted the funda- mental purpose of redevelopment with the proposed realignment of Lincoln and other streets which, in DATA's opinion, did not fulfill the fundamental purpose. He emphasized that people were the main concern of redevelopment. Mr. Eichrodt also stated that he and DATA wished to go on record in opposition to the realignment and also the City's environmental impact report as being insufficiently sound to withstand a long test. If necessary to keep the realign- ent from going through, DATA would undertake that test. Mr. George Shields was concerned as to what would happen to the present Lincoln from Anaheim Boulevard to East Street-and whether or not after realignment was completed Lincoln would be open to traffic. His main concern was the future status of the merchants along the present alignment of Lincoln since it was his opinion that no access was being provided. As explained by Mr. Dysart, access to realigned streets was a matter yet to be worked out in the final design. Illus- trating from the map (Plan "D"), he further explained that the change over from existing Lincoln to the realigned Lincoln would occur in the block Ganahl Lumber was located; a transition roadway would be established providing access to the realigned portion of Lincoln as well as the older portion of Lincoln subject to final design. In answer to Mr. Dave Garrison's concerns relative to the two Carl's Restaurant units in the area, Mr. Dysart indicated that no taking of right-of-way would occur westerly of Janss Street (location of Taco De Carlos) and none was anti- cipated as part of the project . Relative to the unit located on the northwest corner of Broadway and Harbor Boulevard, Mr. Dysart explained that realignment would require moving the present'right-of-way, but it was not planned to take the structure based on alignment studies made. Widening in .front of the business would move the right-of-way seven feet back bringing it closer tO t~e face of the building, providing.a sidewalk of a minimum nine-foot width whereas the present width was eight feet. Councilwoman Kaywood asked for clarification since, in essence, the change would increase .the width of the sidewalk. Mr. Dysart explained that presently there was an eight-foot public sidewalk, a planter area and then the entrance. After the widening, there would be a nine- foot public sidewal~ as well as an additional three feet from the back of the public sidewalk to the face of the building. The planter area, however, would be eliminated. Mr. Fred Brown questioned the reason why the redevelopment project included ~dening of the westerly section of Lincoln Avenue as well. as other streets outside of the project boundaries since, to his knowledge, there was no formal- ized amendment which extended the original boundaries. 77-i09 C__ity Hall, Anahei~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 .P.M. Mr. Priest explained that within the guidelines of the Redevelopment law, it was allowable to go outside the project boundaries if it was necessary for pro- per project development; they were not restricted to the project boundarte~ hut expansion had to be related to the project development. Relative to questions posed by Mr. Ronald Roluffs, Mr. Dysart explained that al- though Anaheim Boulevard was a State Highway, that pursuant to a meeting held with representatives of Caltrans, the highway was being considered for a ruling. HOw- ever, Caltrans indicated they would work with the City relative to the widening of knaheim Boulevard and while such widening would possibly require a permit, there was no indication that there would be any opposition to the planned improvement. The EIR, being a matter for local purview, was not discussed at the meeting because the State was concerned only with the permit. Further discussion followed between staff and Mr. Roluffs relative to the cost of the realignment project estimated to be in the millions of dollars. Mr. Roluffs stated that such an expenditure could not be justified since, in his opinion, the whole plan was put together for the benefit of one package alone, that being the Village Center. He stated that if the City went.through with the alignment against all public opinion, he would back a recall petition against the two City Councilmen who sat on the Steering Committee for the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Joe White contrasted the present downtown area with that of 25 years prior and stressed that something should be done to move redevelopment forward because the decline of the area was a disgrace. He stressed, however, that he would be opposed to anything that was done if the plan did not provide an overpass or underpass enabling the circumvention of the railroad tracks on Lincoln (between Kroeger and Vine Streets). He also stated that as a member of DATA, he was never notified of their activities and was not aware of who made the decisions or who wrote letters for the organization. He expressed concern over the fact that they voice oppomition but never offered any alternatives. Mr. David Collins,' after speaking in favor of the proposed realignment, explained that he represented owners of the property from Elm Street to Chestnut Street on the west side of Anaheim Boulevard, which owners had refurbished the front faces of their buildings. Since at the present time the new City Hall was proposed for the area on the east side of Anaheim Boulevard and the buildings at that location would ultimately be torn down, (between Broadway and Lincoln) he requested that the widening occur on the east side only. In this way, the buildings on the west side could remain untouched until the economic strength of the community developed to where they could be redone completely. He saw no need for disturbing tenants of the properties on both the east and west sides of Anaheim Boulevard. There being no further persons who wished to be heard, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Relative to a possible conflict of interest, as suggested by Mr. James Layton, the ~yor stated that the property presently occupied by his business at 320 North Anaheim Boulevard, two blocks north of the drawn perimeters of the Project Alpha area, was on a lease hold basis since 1966, rented by the corporation of which he was the majority stockholder. He explained that the lease would expire in February of 1978 at which time the business would be moving from that location. The Mayor 77-]10 ~£ty Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, .1977~ 1:30 P.~. further explained that the matter was part of the record of two previous public meetings and also entered on all disclosure statements he had made either as a Councilman or a Member of the Redevelopment Agency. City Attorney Hopkins indicated that he did not see any conflict of interest frqm the facts available. Mr. Layton further elaborated on the resultant problems to the small downtown mer= chant because of the realignment and was specifieal!y concerned ~th 'the effect i~ would have on his business. Before closing, he voiced his personal opinion that the Mayor was incompetent and stated that a recall was in order. Before he was prepared to take any action, Councilman Seymour first asked that a specific number relative to the cost of the project be furnished and also asked that staff provide information on the number of houses that would be torn down. Mr. Dysart indicated that the project would cost approximately ten million dollars, including the estimate of cost for grade separation at the existing railroad tracks on Lincoln. Approximately one half of the ten million dollars would be for right- of-way acquisition without having the benefit of final a~praisal reports, and one half for engineering and construction costs. Mr. Priest indicated that 67 commercial and 56 residential parcels would be elim- inated, the bulk of the commercial parcels being along Anaheim Boulevard and the western reaches of Lincoln. He explained, however, that in the overall develop- ment there would be an increase in residential units to 700 new units, thereby resulting in a plus balance of 500 units with removal of only 200 units. Councilman Seymour then posed questions relative to certain aspects of the realign- ment and suggested the following alternatives after it was ascertained through discussion with Mr. Dysart and Mr. Priest that the changes would not affect the realignment to a great degree and could be incorporated without major difficulty: rather than taking'20 feet on the north side of Lincoln only (Janss Street to Harbor Boulevard), that 10 feet be taken from both the north and the south sides; that widening of Harbor between Lincoln and Cypress be taken on the east side only; on Anaheim Boulevard south of Lincoln between Broadway and Lincoln, that widening occur on the east side only. Relative to Councilman Seymour's suggestion that the widening of Harbor Boulevard to a 110 foot right-of-way be reduced to 104 feat as planned at the corner of Harbor and Broadway, Mr. Dysart indicated that such a change would narrow down travel lanes and left-turn pockets to widths that were not desirable. Mr. Dysart, Mr. Priest and the Mayor then spoke.to some additional concerns as expressed by several citizens: regarding relocation of residents caused by the realignment, adequate housing would have to be found within their ability to pay and each would be dealt with on an individual basis; with regard to commercial properties, the Agency would work with all businesses along the lines of relocation as well as the possibility of coming back into the project area when completed; marketing experts from Ralphs Markets had determined that the Village Center was an area that would support one of their large stores, thereby providing a viable 77-111 ~ity Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977~ 1:30 P.M. business for the downtown area; and northerly realignment of Lincoln would estab- lish a larger cluster complex as opposed to the present strip commercial. COUNCIL SUM~RY: Councilman Seymour first empathized with those whose lives and businesses would be %mpacted by the realignment. However, he concluded there was no way to escape from the conflict as stated by Reverend Keller. He explained that although the Council had been coerced, threatened with recall and a law suit, he would be doing less than what his conscience dictated if he backed down from that type of pressure. He indicated that there was much support for the proposgd realignment since the plan was one proposed by the Project Area Committee as a concept plan. He stressed that it was imperative for the Council to champion a viable redevelopmet~t project, and it was his opinion that this general alignment, with some modifications, was a reasonable one creating a new'parcel of real estate that could be developed in a more practical fashion than a strip commercial type development, thus providing better circulation and~the ability to turn off a road without causing a traffic hazard. Relative to those who contended that the whole scheme was aimed at lining the pockets of Village Center developers, Councilman Seymour stated that the assumPtion was total- ly illogical and lacked credibility because the Village Center constituted 10% or less of the entire project area. With regard to the George Washington School, Councilman Seymour indicated his strong preference for maintaining the integrity of the residential area and neigh- borhood around it. Although the proposed realignment would remove two classrooms from the school, he wanted it understood that he was in no way advocating that it be shut down but, in fact, was in favor of increasing its enrollment to handle all grades up through grade 6. He therefore, recommended that the City and Re- development Agency provide additional property and capital funding in order to assure that the service level was increased and compatible with the type of resi- dential development and neighborhood preservation program to the north. Councilwoman Kaywo~d first spoke to the concern of the George washington SchoQ1, a matter of great concern to her as well. She explained that with the renewed emphasis on the residential aspect of redevelopment, young people would be moving into the area with families, thereby making it absolutely essential that the George Washington School remain. She stressed that there was no validity to anyone's concern that it would be removed. Relative to overall redevelopment, Councilwoman Kaywood stated that for 21 years it was indicated that the downtown area would be developed with attendant arguments pro and con. Although she empathized with those who would be affected by it, many of the homes involved were in poor condition. Those not familiar with the redevelop- ment law tended to become unhappy and excited about the prospect of redevelopment, whereas those who were dealt with on a one-to-one basis, were not unhappy but, in fact, were happier than they were before. Her concern was that residential areas be upgrade~ to provide a better, cleaner and safer place to live for everyone in the City, but, undoubtedly, there would be difficulties to overcome during the transition. 77-112 City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIl, MINUTES - February 1~ 197~. 1:30 P.M. Councilman Kott stated that he could go along with the many things that have been said and also understood the reactions of the people who lived in the area for many years, as well as the business community's parking and traffic problems. He indicated that he too heard for a number of years the ne&d for redevelopment with numerous plans having been presented with no positive results. As had been stated, it was difficurt to please everybody. He was displeased, however, with , the inference whereby it was stated that profits would be made by certain individ- uals because of Council action implicating them as being part of a preconceived plan. Councilman Kott noted that certain benefits would be derived by eliminating some undesirable things such as blight and crime. He was hoping to hear more alterna- tives as to what the people wanted and he would have been in favor of a continuance of the meeting so that the people could offer such alternatives; however, no such recommendation was offered by anyone.. in closing, Councilman Kott stated that he did not like the proposed realignment and, therefore, would cast a negative vote. Mayor Thom explained redevelopment was a problem in which he had an interest for 15 years. The concerns of the Church to which he belonged as well as the concerns of other churches and the citizens were all concerns of his as well. He explained that those concerns had been addressed many times and the problem which he found to be most frustrating was the inability to give precise, definitive and acceptable answers to everyone, something which was not possible to do. One thing he did feel was possible was to move the concern of the entire community, that being redevelopment of the City's decaying and dying section, down the road of progress. Since he had been committed to 'that end for many years, he was going to vote favorably on the proposed realignment. The Mayor further explained that the entire r~development process was dependent upon the free enterprise system and the City was looking to the private sector to make the investments needed to rebuild the center section of the City. To accomplish that goal, the City must work with the private sector and that, in essence, was what the realignment of Lincoln would do, bring a large financial commitment to the City. Although some would be adversely impacted for a while or permanently, he was convinced that it was for the good of the entire City that specific action be taken to move forward with redevelopment; ultimately leading to the greatness which the City deserved. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Council- man Thom, the City Council finds and determines that the Environmental Impact Report related to the construction and installation of the public improvements contemplated in the "General Alignment Report for the Proposed Realignment and Widening of Lincoln Avenue and Various Other Streets" was considered under the circumstances presented in the final Environmental Impact Report Nos. 140, 188 and 189 and, therefore, a subsequent EIR need not be prepared. Councilman Roth temporarily absent. MOTION CARRIED. Ceuncilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-65 for adoption adopting the General Alignment of Lincoln Avenue and Various Other Streets - Redevelopment Project Alpha - as shown on Plate' "D'' including the following amendments: 1) Rather than taking 20 feet on the north side of Lincoln only (Janss Street to Harbor Boulevard), that 10 feet be taken from both the north and the south sides; 2) That widening of Harbor be- 77-113 City Hal.%~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977.:. 1:30 P.M. tween Lincoln and Cypress be taken on the east side only; and 3) On Anaheim Boule- vard south of Lincoln between Broadway and Lincoln, that widening occur on the east side only. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ADOPTING THE GENERAL'ALIGNMENT OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND VARIOUS OTHER STREETS - RE- DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ALPHA, AS SHOWN ON PLATE "D", AS AMENDED. Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour and Thom NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kott TEMPORARILY ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Roth ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R265 duly passed and adopted. RECESS: By general consent, the City Council recessed for ten minutes (5:40 P.M.). Councilman Roth returned to the Council Chamber. (5:50 P.M.) AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present. (5:50 P.M.) PUBLIC HEARING - RECLASSIFICATION NO. 76-77~.~4: Application by Robert D. and Jean C. Crane, for a change of zone from RS-A-43,000 to RM-1200 on property located on the west side of Knott Street and north of Orange Avenue. The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC77-2 recommended that the subject property be declared exempt from the requirement to prepare an Environ- mental Impact report pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and, further, recommended that Reclassification No. 76-77-34 be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That the owner(s) of subject property shall deed to the City of Anaheim a strip of land 53 feet in width from the centerline of the street along Knott Street for street widening purposes. 2. That all engineering requirements of the'City of Anaheim along Knott Street, - ' including preparation of improvement plans and installation of all improvements such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street grading and paving, drainage facilities or other appurtenant work, shall be complied with as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans and specifications on file in the Office of the City Engineer; that street lighting facilities along Knott Street shall be in- stalled as required by the Director of Public Utilities, and in accordance with standard specifications on file in the Office of the Director of Public Utilities; and/or that a bond, certificate of deposit, letter of credit, or cash, in an amount and form satisfactory to the City of Anaheim shall be posted with the City to guar- antee the installation of the above-mentioned requirements. 3. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the sum of sixty cents (60¢) per front foot along Knott Street for tree planting purposes. 4. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with approved plans on file with the Office of the Director of Public Works. 77-114 City Hall. Anaheim, California - CO~CIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977~ 1:30 P..M. 5. That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to commencement of structural framing. 6. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities. 7. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer. 8. That the owner of subject property shall pay to the City of Anaheim the appro- priate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to be appropriate by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building permit is issued. 9. That appropriate water assessment fees, as determined by the Director of Public Utilities, shall be paid to the City Of Anaheim prior to the issuance of a build- ing permit. 10. That sound-attenuation measures, in accordance with CounCil Policy No. 542, shall be complied with, unless otherwise approved by the City Council. 11. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property, Condition Nos. 1, 2 and 3, above-mentioned, shall be completed. The provisions or rights granted by this resolution shall become null and void by action of the City Council unless said conditions are complied with withinone (1) year from the date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may grant. 12. That Condition Nos. 4, 6, 7, and 10, above-mentioned, shall be complied with prior to final building and zoning inspections. Miss Santalahti described the location and surrounding land uses. She outlined the findings given in the Staff report which was submitted to and considered by the City Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if the Applicant or the Applicant's Agent was present amd'desirous of being heard. lir. James Liberio, 1720 West Lincoln, representing the owner, indicated he was satisfied with the recommendations of the Planning Commission and explained that Mr. Edward Moore, the developer, was present to answer any questions. In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Edward Moore, 1101 South Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, stated that the exterior elevation of the proposed apartment complex was a combination of wood, stucco, and shake, and the wood and stucco was an earth tone. 2fhe Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor or in opposition; there being no response, he closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Kaywood noted that the complex had a net density of 36 and asked staff if any opposition was received from residents or owners in the immediate area. Miss Santalahti stated that no inquiries at all had been received from adjacent property owners. 77-115 ~ity Hal.It. Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 P.M. ENVIRONMENTAL Ib~ACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Kott, 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 CARRIED. Councilman Kott off~red Resolution No. 77R-66 for adoption, authorizing the ~ preparation of the necessary ordinance changing the zone as requested subject to the conditions recommended by the City Planning Commission. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FIN~ING AND DETERMINING THAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE C~NGED. (76-77-34, RM-1200) Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-66 duly passed and adopted. PUBLIC .HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 76-8A: In accordance with application filed by Mr. W. B. Burke, Agent for Ashwill-Burke & Company, public hearing was held on the proposed abandonment of an existing public utility easement located east of State College Boulevard and north of Winston Road, pursuant to Resolution No. 77R-15, duly published in the Anaheim Bulletin, and notices thereof posted in accor- dance with law. Report of the City Engineer dated January 18, 1977, was submitted recommending approval of Abandonment No. 76-8A, a~d indicating that the proposed activity to be categorically exempt from filing an EIR. The Mayor asked if anyone was desirous of being heard; there being no response, he closed the public hearing. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGQRICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, the City Council ratified the determination of the Planning Director that 'the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section 3.01 of the City of Anaheim-Guidelines to the requirements for an EIR and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 77R-67 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-67: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF AN ~SEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES. (No. 76-8A, east of State College Boulevard and north of Winston Road) Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None 77-116 ~ity ~a!l, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977~ 1:30 P.M. The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-~7 duly passed and adopted. PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONbIENT NO. 76-9A: In accordance with application filed by M~. and Mrs. C. Hendricks and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Linden, public hearing was held on the proposed abandonment of a portion of a dedicated public street com- monly known as McDuff Street located south of Stonybrook Drive, east of Dale Avenue, pursuant to Resolution No. 77R-16, duly published in the Anaheim Bulletin, and notices thereof posted in accordance with law. Report of the City Engineer dated January 25, 1977, was submitted recommending approval, subject to the following conditions, and indicating that the proposed activity to be categorically exempt from filing an EIR: 1. That public utility easements be reserved unto the City of Anaheim, the Pacific Telephone Company and the Southern California Gas Company as defined in the legal description to accommodate existing facilities. 2. The applicants, at the time of development, will bear all costs necessary to relocate existing pUblic and private utilities. Should such relocation be neces- sary, a further abandonment proceeding will be necessary to eliminate the public utility easements being reserved in this abandonment. 3. The applicants to bear the costs of removal of the existing street improvements and construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving along the south side of Stony- brook Drive across the abandoned portion of McDuff Street. The existing steel barricades and street name signs shall be set aside for the City to salvage. Said work to be accomplished within 180 days or such further time as Council may grant. In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood the City Attorney stated that she did not have a conflict of interest relative to the subject matter due to the fact that she lived in the neighborhood. The Mayor asked i~ anyone wished to be heard; there being no response, he closed the public hearing. Before acting on the proposed resolution, Councilman Seymour referenced the staff report wherein he noted the use of the area as a walkway to a school. He was con- cerned t~at even though the proper advertising and mailing had taken place relative to the proposed abandonment, sufficient public input may not have been received, especially considering the fact that school children would be walking a longer and different route to school. James Maddox, City Engineer, explained that notification had been made in the normal manner as well as discussion with the applicants, school peopl~ and various neighbors. Also, both of the applicants and the school were called reminding them of the public hearing. In answer to Councilman Seymour, Mr. Charles Hendricks, 2746 Stonybrook, one of the applicants, estimated that about 200 school children used the walkway daily. He further explained, at Councilman Seymour's request, that he would not be opposed to creating a passage way on the property that would permit use as a walkway if there were walls on both sides to prevent access to the adjacent property. Mr. Hendricks then elaborated on the extreme cases of vandalism that had occurred to his garage, ca~ and property in the last two years which he considered to be much more than deserved as citizens living along the sides of schools. He suggested an alternate 77-115 ~ity Hal!~..Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 PgM, access three houses down to the east, where Southern California Edison had a right-of-way which accommodated a large power line. He indicated a walkway could be installed along side the easement. In answer to Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Hendricks stated it was not his intention at the present time'to put a house on the lot that would be created by the p~o- posed abandonment, half of which was owned by the Hendricks and the other by the Lindens. He indicated he would like to build a garage on his side. ENVIRONMENT.AL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMP.TION: On motion byCouncilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Council ratified the determination of the Planning Director that the proposed activity falls within the definition of Section 3.01, Class 4, of the City of Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for an Environ- mental Impact Report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file an EIR. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Seymour offered Resclution No. 77R-68 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-68: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES. (76-9A, McDuff Street--south of Stonybrook Drive, east of Dale Avenue) Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-68 duly'passed and adopted. AW~kRD OF WORK ORDER NO. 798-B - EAST STREET STREET IMPROVEMENT: (208 feet north of to 158 feet sou'th of Crestbrook Place) Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 77R-72 for adoption awarding a contract in accordance with the recommendations of the City Engineer. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-72: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIP- MENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, kND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: EAST STREET STREET IMPROVEMENT, 208' N/O TO 158' S/O CRESTBROOK PLACE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 798-B. (Ventura Contracting - $7,189.25) Roll Call Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom None None The Mayor declared Resolution No. 77R-72 duly passed and adopted. 77- 118 ~ity H~ii~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES -February 1, t977.~ 1:30 P.M. PURCHASE OF EQU.~PMEMT - STATION WAGON AND POLICE SEDANS,- BID NO. 3146: The City Manager reported on informal bids received for the purchase of one 4-door Intermediate Station Wagon (low bid) and 19 compact Police Sedans (best bid). Councilman Kott noted the several "no bid" indications on the bid tabulation sheet and asked staff if, in fact, there was proof that the companies involved were asked to bid. City Manager Talley explained that although he did not hav~personal proof, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to find at least three vendors to whom bids could be sent requesting that they be returned. Frequently, because of what the vendors maintained were problems associated with City bidding, they returned a bid marked "no bid" in the same envelope or called and stated theirs was a "no bid". The Mayor stated it was brought to his and Councilman Kott*s attention earlier in the meeting by Mr. Jack Lennon from Vern Trider Chevrolet, that even though Trider was listed on the bid sheet, they maintained they were never offered a bid on both items "B" and "C" under Bid No. 3146. Mr. Talley suggested that the matter be held over for one week for a report from staff. Councilman Kott noted that although Guaranty Chevrolet was listed on practically all bids for City vehicles, in most instances, they were the highest bidder and yet they were awarded the contract. It was his opinion if all bids were within the specifications, the lowest bidder should be given priority. The Mayor pointed out that as reported on the bid sheet, the lowest bidder did not meet specifications. Relative to the 19 compact Police sedans, Mr. Talley explained that there had been a great deal of dissatisfaction with the police units in town and it was his recommendation that the City pay more attention to the tests run annually by the Los Angeles Police D~partment wherein they took current models of vehicles and tested them against predescribed specifications. Last year it was found that the u~its the City was using took 14 or more seconds to obtain a speed of 65 miles per hour, thereby resulting in numerous unnecessary high speed chases and frequent- ly rendering the vehicle incapable of catching or adequately pursuing other, vehicles. And, as well, it was thought that the car should be lighter in weight in the interest of fuel economy. Therefore, when bids were solicited, they were asked to meet Los Angeles City specifications. The only vehicle that met such specifications this year was the Chevy Nova. The Dodge, the lowest bid, was the vehicle the City had been using and it was found to be unsatisfactory by Los Angeles' experience this year and not adequate for the City's use last year. Councilman Kott thereupon asked if it was determined that Chevrolet was the vehicle the City wanted, then why were bids not directed to three Chevrolet Agencies rather than other vehicle manufacturers. Mr. Talley had no immediate answer to the question and conceded that it was a very legitimate'view. 77-119 City Hall..~. Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~. 1977~ 1.:3~ P.M. MOTION: Councilman Kott moved that in this case and in future bids, if it was determined that the City wanted Chevrolets, then only Chevrolet dealers be asked to bid,otherwise there was no reason to have a bid. As in the case of Vern Trider, they had not received any bids from them, nor had they been included since he (Councilman Kott) became a Councilman. Mr. Talley stated that such information was directly contrary to what he had been advised about Vern Trider Chevrolet. No action was taken~n the foregoing motion. On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, purchase of equipment under Bid No. 3146 for one 4-dour intermediate station wagon and 19 compact Police sedans was continued for one week for submittal of a staff report. MOTION CARRIED. PURCHASE OF EqUIPMENT~ TWENTY-TWO THREE-PHASE PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS - ~D NO. 3182: On recommendation~of the City Manager, Councilman Thom moved that the bid of General Electric Company, Items 1 and 5 (6 units) in the amount of $29,088.52, including tax, and the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, Items 2, 3, 4 and 6 (16 units), in the amount of $37,396.80, including tax, be accepted and purchase authorized as the lowest and best qualified bids. Council- man Kott seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA: Margarita L. Maes, Community Liason for Anaheim High School (on behalf of Anaheim High School and Fremont Junior High School Parent Advisory Committee) referred to her letter dated January 14, 1977, wherein de- tails of the upcoming 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta were given, as well as a request for financial assistance from the City and use of La Palma Park and its facilities for the Fiesta, Saturday, April 30, 1977 and Sunday, May 1, 1977. Mrs. Maes stated that Lloyd Trapp, Recreation Superintendent, informed her today that there was another youth event scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 1977. She there- fore requested Friday, April 29, 1977, instead. She then briefed the Council on the success of last year~ activities, the result of which not only provided assis- tance for needy students and their families, but also promoted friendship, under- standing and goodwill amongst the people of the community. The Mayor stated that the City had assisted in the Fiesta for several years, last year funding up to $1,500. He indicated that the activity had now gained'almost Tri-County notoriety with approximately 23,000 in attendance last year. He was in favor of the activity and the City's support of same. City Attorney Hopkins indicated that last year the City drew up an agreement in which it was stipulated that no City funds were to be used for religious purposes. The Mayor stated that the new agreement should parallel that of the previous year~ agreement including the same stipulation. On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, staff was instructed to draw up an agreement as articulated, with the Fremont Junior High School Parent Advisory Committee, approving $1,500.00 from the Community Promotion fund and also stipulating that no City funds were to be used for religious purposes. MOTION CARRIED. 77-120 ~[t_~y Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1~77~ 1:30 P.M. Councilman Seymour left the Council Chamber. (6:23 P.M.) APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION OF CHARITY FUNDS: Submitted by Agape Force, for door-to-door solicitation with distribution of literature and records through March, 1977. Reports dated January 20 and 28, 1977, were submitted from the License Division and City Attorney, respectively, stating they had no objections to the granting of the subject permit. Councilwoman Kaywood pointed out that the request was for door-to-door solicitation. The Mayor indicated, however, that an exception had been made on Agape at one time which exception was confirmed by the City Attorney. He thereupon indicated that he would be willing to make the same exception at this time also unless there was a record of complaints although he was aware of none. On motiom by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Kott, application for solicita- tion of charity funds by Agape Force for door-to-door solicitation with distribution of literature and records through March, 1977, was approved. To this motion, Council- woman Kaywood voted "No". Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. APPEAL FROM' DENIAL OF APPLICATION - FIGURE MODEL STUDIO ESTABLISHMENT: Submitted by William F. Engle for the Sunshine Company,'212 North state College Boulevard. The appeal was scheduled for this date after a continuance from January 25, 1977. The City Clerk reported a telephone request was received this date from Mr. Marvin Cooper's office, Attorney for Mr. Engle, requesting a one-week c6ntinuance because he (Cooper) had the flu. The Mayor stated that he was of the opinion that to continue the matter for one week would serve no purpose. For the record, Councilwoman Kaywood interjected that last week when the continuance of the appeal was set for today, February 1, 1977, it was stated that there would be no further continuances so the petitioner was duly advised. On motion by Councilman Thom, Councilman Roth, appeal from denial of application for a Figure Model Studio Establishment Permit for the Sunshine Company was denied. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Kott, the following actions were authorized in accordance with the reports and recommen- dations furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda: 1. CLRIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims were denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier or the self-insurance administrator: a. Claim submitted by Garry L. Vanaman and Farmers Insurmnce Group for property damag-~ purportedly sustained as a result of a collision with a vehicle in the Trident Junior High School parking lot on or about November 24, 1976. 77-121 C~ity Hal!~ Amaheim~ Califprnia - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977, 1:30 P.M. b. Claim submitted by Richard M. Wagner for .property damage purportedly sustained as a result of a city-owned transformer on or about November 30, 1976. c. Claim submitted by James C. Kiely for a loss purportedly sustained as a result of a power cutoff at 3070 Miraloma on or about January 11, 1977. d. Claim submitted by Jim Placak for a loss purportedly sustained as a result of a power cutoff at 3074 Miraloma on or about January 11, 1977. 2. PUBLIC DANCE PERMIT: The following permit was granted subject to the recommen- dations of the Chief of Police: a. Public Dance Permit for dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 1977 and Friday, February 11, 1977, at the Martin Community Hall, La Palma Park. (Eliseo A. Acosta for Sabor Car Club,-Applicant) 3. CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed: a. Monthly report for December, 1976 - Water Division. b. Federal Power Commission regarding Southern California Edison Company Docket No. ER76-205, ruling and order on Andersen's motion re subpoena. c. Community Services Board - Minutes of December 16, 1976. d. Community Redevelopment Commission - Minutes of January 12 and 19, 1977. e. Public Utilities Board - Minutes of~November 18 and December 2, 1976. It was noted by Councilwoman Kaywood that relative to the minutes, the title, Anaheim Board of Public Utilities be corrected to Public Utilities Board. f. Redevelopment Agency Balance Sheets - periods ending November 30 and December 31, 1976. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION NOS. 77R-69 through 77R-71: Councilman Kott offered Resolution Nos. 77R-69 through 77R-71, both inclusive, for adoption in accordance with the reports, recommendations and certifications furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda. Refer to Resolution Book. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Vera Wasser Myers, et al; Michael William Clark; Lee O. Webb, et al.; Charles Cundiff, et ux.; Royal C. Marten et ux.) 77-122 City Hall~ Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1, 1977~ 1:30 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 77R-70: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O¥ THE CI~f OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CON- STRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: PARK BUILDINGS AT: SCHWEITZER PARK .... WORK ORDER NO. 845; RIO VISTA PARK .... WORK ORDER NO. 851; JUAREZ PARK ...... WORK ORDER NO. 868; APPROVING THE DEsIGNs, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAW- INGS A~ SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUC-' TION 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 March 3, 1977 2:00 P.M.) ' RESOLUTION NO. 77R-71: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, ~TERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ~ND ALL UTILITIES ~ND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: MODJESKA PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT CONSTRUC- TION, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 825. (Magnum Contractors Service) Roll Call Vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Kott, Roth and Thom NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymour The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 77R-69 through 77R-71 both inclusive, duly passed and adopted. ' FINAL b~P, TRACT NO. 9206: Developer, Grant Warmington Builders of Irvine; Tract located on Arboretum Road east of Anaheim Hills Road containing 13 proposed RS-7200 zoned lots. In his memorandum dated January 26, 1977, the City Engineer recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That the City Council approve the Final Map of Tract No. 9206 subject to the revision of Condition No. 1 of the conditions of approval of the tentative map to read: "That Reclassification No. 72-73-48(2) shall be finalized prior to the issuance of building permits." 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Anheim sign the Final Map as owners of vested interest in Tract No. 9206. On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Roth, the proposed subdivision together with its design and improvement was found to be consistent with the City's General Plan,and the City Council approved Final Map, Tract No. 9206 as recommended by the City Engineer in his memorandum dated January 26, 1977. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE NOS. 3649 ~ND 3650: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance Nos. 3649 and 3650 for first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3649i AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ~NAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (76-77-11, RS-5000) ORDINANCE NO. 3650: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (76-77-20, RM-1200) 77-123 Ci___ty. Hall,. Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 1977~ ~:~0 P.M. GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES - TENNIS CONCEPTS: Councilwoman Kaywood stated that she was very impressed with the Previous week% ground breaking ceremonies, especially relative to the Tennis Concepts Ceremony at Boysen Park, a project which, as the gentlemen stated, was "tennis without taxes." She was particularly pleased that in addition to the tennis complex, the Wagner House would be restored to provide a Pro Shop, lockers and other facilities. She cormnended Parks, Recreation and the Arts Director, James Ruth, for proposin~ such innovative programs as that of Tennis Concepts and the new skateboard park, which projects were a boon to the City and the taxpayers since they involved no taxpayer~ funds. COmmENDATION, TOM LIEGLER ~ND STAFF: Councilwoman Kaywood noted that in a recent article in Performance Magazine, those who booked productions at the Stadium-Convention Center had nothing but praise to give to Tom Liegler, Stadium-Convention Center Director and his staff. She thereupon offered a vote of thanks to Mr. Lieger, his staff, and the methods he used for training his people. TEP, MINATION OF SANTA ANA RIVER-SANTIAGO CRE~ GREENBELT ~OMMISSION: Councilman Kott indicated that since the Greenbelt Commission Was ~oi-~g ~o ~e terminated, it would be appropriate to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolut{on to dissolve the Co~nission in accordan&e with Section 17 of the Joint Powers A~reement which origi- nally established the Commission; such dissolution to occur on or about March 1, 1977, at which time all legal action required would be completed. He further indicated that copies of the resolution be submitted to current members of the Greenbelt Commission and the Auditor/Controller of the County of Orange. ' Councilwoman Kaywood asked if it was unanimous to disband the organization. Councilman Kott explained no meeting was held in January because there was no business to come before the Commission. However, in December it was unanimously decided to phase the Commission out. It was also determined by the Auditor/Con- troller that even though entities had dropped out of the Commission, including the County of Orange, those who were original members of the Commission would be held responsible for closing costs, whether still members or not. He indicated that Anaheim's share would then not be too great because the portion owed by the County of Orange amounted to approximately 45% of the total with which' the Commission started. On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Thom, the City Attorney was in- structed to prepare a resolution dissolving the Santa Ana River-Santiago Creek Green- belt Commission in accordance with Section 17 of the Joint Powers Agreement with copies distributed accordingly. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. RETENTION OF THE DEATH PENALTY: Councilman Roth referred to communication received from the Orange County League of Cities relative to a resolution on retention of the death penalty which he supported. He, therefore, moved that Anaheim's repre- sentative at the February 10, 1977, Orange County Division League meeting be instruct- ed to support the subject resolution. Councilman Thom seconded the motion Council- man Ses~our was absent. MOTION CARRIED. ' 77-124 City Hall, Anaheim,..California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February Ir 1977, 1'30 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Relative to memorandum s~ubmitted by the City Clerk re- garding the submission of Council Minutes, Councilman Roth suggested that the matter be continued for one week so that an evaluation and subsequent recommendations could be made. The Mayor stated that he had read the memorandum and was aware of the ongoing prob- lem primarily due to the training of new staff which, in his opinion, would catch up within a reasonable period of time. He saw no problem with the Council minutes. being submitted within a one month time frame which he considered reasonable. The City Clerk indicated that staff was now trained to a point where they could write minutes and positive results would be forthcoming. Councilwoman Ka~ood noted the longer the meetings, the more time it takes to prepare the minutes. The Mayor reiterated the problem and recognized the ability of the City Clerk to cope with it as well as she had. He thereupon recommended that a reassessment of the situation be made within six months. He was opposed at this time, without a more comprehensive assessment, to adding additional people since he did not feel the situation warranted such action. Councilman Roth clarified that he was not being critical as he was of the opinion that basically an outstanding job was being done; however, he was interested in obtaining minutes on a more timely basis and was looking for ways to improve the situation. He mentioned the possibility of using people who were in training as court reporters on a part-time basis as an avenue that could be explored. Councilwoman Ka~ood indicated that very long, lengthy verbatim minutes such as those provided by Court reporters were much easier to produce than those that were con- densed. By general Council consent, discussion of timely submission Of Council meeting minutes was c~ntinued for one week at which time alternatives would be discussed. ANAH£IM DAY IN TIJUA~NA: The Mayor referred to an articl~ relative to a letter he received from the Mayor of Tijuana regarding Anaheim Day in Tijuana. Subsequently, he met with members of the press,~ the Public Informati6n Officer and Larry Sierk of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the matter. The purpose is to familiarize the leadership of the Southern California Cities with Mexico to understand problems pos- sibly due to the devaluation of the peso and/or illegal aliens. To thais end, a briefing meeting was scheduled for June 16, 1977 at which time it was anticipated that the Council, members of the business community and other segments of the community (up to a limit of 75 to 100) would be made aware of the final plans for the July 16, 1977, visit. It was expected that several hundred community leaders would be taken on a tour through Tijuana. He asked that the Council, by motion, formally approve the activity which would be at no cost to the City with transportation by charter bus to be provided by the City of Tijuana. He explained, however, that nominal charges for the one-day trip or the two-day trip would have to be borne by those participating in the program. On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, support was given to the proposed Anaheim Day in Tijuana, July 16, 1977. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. 77-125 ~ty Hall, Anaheim, ~California _ COUNCIL MINUTES - February 1~ 19.77, 1:30 P.M. SELLING OF INFORMATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES: The Mayor explained that Mr. Ron Peppin of Rueben H.. Donnelley Marketing Services wished to speak relative to Council action taken on December 14, 1976, at the suggestion of the League of Cities regarding the dissemination and selling of information by the Department of Motor Hehicles (DMV) wherein Resolution NO. 76R-794 was adopted , protesting the practice of the Db~ selling the names and addresses of citizeas upon request to any individual or company so requesting and urging repeal of the law authorizing this practice. ' Mr. Ron Peppin, 5456 Willowick Circle, representative of Donnelley Marketing, Consumer Marketing Division of Dun and Bradstreet, explained that his company had been purchasing automotive records from the DMV in excess of 50 years, which records were basically duplicate files of all registered vehicles in the State of California compiled in a form to be used for direct mail advertising and market- ing purposes. He explained that his firm did not deal in junk mail but was involved with the mailing of coupons to be redeemed by housewives for large food producers and distributors, major oil companies on their credit card solicitations, major banking firms, auto manufacturers, and newspapers. His concern was that Anaheim's resolutio~ as well as similar resolutions adopted in cities throughout the State, would get into the hands of legislators who were advocating the closing of such records since it would give added impetus to their cause. Mr. Peppin further briefed the Council on his firm§ activities and noted that they were also able to provide services at no charge to law enforcement and government agencies which the DMV had not been able to provide. At the present time, the DMV did not have the ability to access their records because of their computer programmin~ nor did they have any interest in so doing, whereas Donnelley could provide such information based only on the make and year of an automobile. He stressed that in the absence of an auto list from the DMV, they would have to close their plant in Fullerton which presently'employed 200 people. He, therefore, urged the Council to reconsider their previous resolution. He also noted that there were some points in the resolution that Donnelley did not object to relative to the misuse of motor vehicle records, something which the Director of the DMV indicated he would try to solve on an internal basis. Councilwoman Kaywood stated that she was the one who suggested the resolution for the specific purpose of precluding unauthorized access to DMV records. Mr. Peppin explained that the~e were only two purchasers of motor vehicle records, Donnelley and the R. L. Polk Company in Detroit, Michigan. He was also speaking on their behalf. He further suggested that not only reconsideration be given to the previous resolution, but also the possibility of adopting another resolution excluding both companies and the type of use to which they put the information so they could use such a resolution in support of their position. The Mayor stated that as discussed with Mr. Peppin over the telephone, the resolu- tion was adopted to prevent abuse of unauthorized people gaining access to DMV records. He viewed the Donnelley and R. L. Polk companies as not falling into that category. To that extent he indicated he would be amenable to rescinding or modi- fying the prior resolution by not objecting to companies such as Donnelley and Polk or others of that nature as well as any company in legitimate direct mail activities, while denying access to unauthorized individuals. 77- 125 City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - February ~, 1977,~ ~:30 P.M. Further discussion followed between Mr. Peppin and the Council relative to whom he should contact for assistance as well as further elaboration on how their system worked in providing information to law enforcement agencies. MOTION: The Mayor thereupon moved to support the activities and services of such companies as Donnelley Marketing and their ability to purchase information from ~ the Department of Motor Vehicles in the future as in the pas~ rather than rescinding the Council's previous resolution. He then added, and deny access to all individuals. With this addition, Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. Before a vote was taken, Councilman Kott stated that he had a problem with the use of public records for any reason and had been a foe of that philosophy for many years. It was his contention that such use was an invasion of privacy and the use of public records for personal gain was wrong morally and ethically. A vote was taken on the foregoing mOtion. To this motion, Councilman Kott voted "No". Councilman Seymour was absent, MOTION CARRIED. RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Thom moved to recess into Executive Session. Councilwoman Ka~ood seconded the motion. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. (7:05 P.M.) AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all Council Members present with the exception of Councilman Seymour. (7:25 P.M.) ADJOURNMENT: Councilwoman Kaywood moved to adjourn to Thursday, February 3, 1977, 3:30 p.m. in the Management Control Center, 114 South Claudina, to meet with the Anaheim City School District regarding the George Washington School. Council- · man Kott seconded the motion. Councilman Seymour was absent. MOTION CARRIED. Adjourned: 7:25 P.M. LINDA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK