1976/12/1476-94'~
Qity _tlall, A.n..ahei~, Ca'lifor}~i.a - _C0..UN__C~L ._MINUT..ES.' -, _. Dece_mber' .14, !.976,__. 1' 3..0. P~_M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular ~ession.
PRE~4ENT- COUNCIL MEMBERS- K.a..vwood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT' CITY MANAGER' William O. Talley
CITY ATTORNEY' William Po Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER: William Devitt
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR- ZONING: Annika Santalahti
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance
to the Council meeting.
INVOCATION_' Reverend Wendell Jones of the Trinity Methodist Church gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE' Councilman William I. Kott led the assembl_y in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATION' The following proclamation' issued by Mayor Thom and unanimously
approved by the City Council was accepted by Marine Captain Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.'
"Toys For Tots Week" - December 14-21, 1976.
In turn, Captain Mitchell presented the Mayor with a Certificate of Appreciation to
the City of Anaheim on behalf of the Marine Corps Reserve for the outstanding support
given the Toys For Tots program.
RESOLUTION OF GRATITUDE- A Resolution of Gratitude to Floyd L. Farano was unanimously
adopted by the City Council in recognition of the sarvices Mr. Farano rendered while
serving as a Commissioner on the Anaheim Planning Commission.
MINUTES' On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Roth, Minutes of
the regular meetings held August 31 and October 5, 1976 were approved, subject to
corrections. MOTION CARRIED.
W_AI_VE~R O_F .READ._ING - ORDII.~ANCE~S_AND ,R. ESOLUT_IO~N_S' 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 D__E...~. DS ..AGAINST THE. CIT_Y in the amount of $3,714,389.66, in accordance
with the 1976-77 Budget, were approved.
]~IRE AND RESCUE SERVICES AGREEMENT- Councilman Roth offered Re~olution No. 76R-793
for adoption authorizing an amendment to ~he Automatic Aid agreement with Garden
Grove. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-793- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AMEND}{ENT TO AN AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 7,-~
1973, WITH THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE IN CONNECTION WITH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES; AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.
Roll Call Vote-
AYES- COUNCIL MEMBERS' Kaywood, Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
NOES · COUNCIL MEMBERS · None
ABSENT' COUNCIL ME~ MI, ER:5· None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 76R-795 duly passed and adopted.
gEN_E~A~L._QF _SE,..LF ~.UN~]~_D H_EA~L~H_ STOP i~OSS COVEFtAOE On moti
st:condeq by Councilma~ ?horn, renew:,.1 ~F. sel. f-f,~nded health stop 1. o~;s coverag~ by
Northwestern National Li~-'e Insurm. nce Company for calendar year 1977 in the amount
of $2,000 (budgeted) was approved as recommended in memorandum dated December 6, 1976,
from the Personnel Director. MOTION CARRIED.
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I~AKEViEW AVENUE- MEATS AVENUE CONNECTION. City Manager Talley presented report
dated December 8, 1976, from the Public Works Department Engineering Divisio,, re-
garding the Orange County Cooperative Agreement No. R576-574, Lakeview Avenue-Meats
Avenue Connection, A.H.F.P. Project No. 846 for informational purposes only. No
action was taken ~n the subject report.
Co~ncilman Seymour again emphasized the Council's negative position on the ~ex-
tension of Lakeview Avenue through the Peralta Hills area and approval of the
foregoing agreement was not to be construed as a change of position.
AIR MONITORING STATION - CHAPARRAL PARK- City Manager Talley referred to. report
dated December 8, 1976, from the Engineering Division recommending an extension of
an~ existing license agreement for one additional year commencing December· 18, 1977,
to permit the continued operation of an air monitoring station in Chaparral Par~
as requested by Rockwell International in their letter of November 17, 1976.
In answer to several questions by Councilman Kott, William Devitt, Assistant City
Engineer, explained that the information gathered by the air monitoring station
was available to any agency concerned with air quality and desirous, of obtaining
such information and, as well, the information could be used in the preparation
of environmental impact reports.
Councilman Kott was concerned only with its benefits to the taxpayers of the City
of Anaheim and if specific benefits could be stipulated, he would vote favorably
on the extension of the agreement.
City Manager Talley recommended that the matter be continued for one week for prepar-
ation and submittal of a staff report which would speak to the questions raised by
Councilman Kott. ~
On mote. on by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Kott, consideration of an ex-
tension of the license agreement to permit continued opera~tion of an air monitor-
ing station in Chaparral Park by Rockwell International was continued for one week
MOTION CARRIED. '
BUDGET REDUCTIONS - COMPENSATION FOR ADDITION OF TWO..UTILITIES BILLING CLERKS' On
motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, budge't red~'ctions were
approved by leaving vacant the positions of Electrical Services Representative and
Parks Groundsworker to compensate for the addition of two billing clerks~ in the
Utilities Department, as recommended by the City Manager in his memorandum dated~·
December 9, 1976. MOTION CARRIED.
PROHIBITING MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING IN BICYCLE LANES' As requested by Councilman Roth,
City Attorney Hopkins submitted memorandum dated December 6, 1976, relative' to~ the
ticketing of vehicles parked in bicycle lanes and recommended that the City Council pass
an ordinance prohibiting motor vehicle parking at any time in or upon any bicycle lanes.
He also recommended that the Traffic Division be directed to post appropriate signs
along bicycle lanes.
Mayor Thom voiced a concern with regard to the parking of trailers for religious "release
time~' education. City Manager Talley indicated possible solutions to the matter were
being discussed with the Chief of Po.lice and the Public Works Department. ~
Counc~i.~Iman Roth stated that he did not ask for an ordinance prohibiting motor vehicles
from parking in bike lanes,but was more concerned that such lanes were painted without
any ~-~'gulating signs posted. He also recommended that since some valuable parking
was going to be taken away from industrial areas and apartments with high density
parking, notification should be given indicating the proposed ordinance was coming
before the Council for adoption so that citizen input could be received.
ORDINANCE NO. 3634' Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3634 for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 363~- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER
14.32 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 14.32.192 PERTAINING
TO NO PARKING IN BIKE-LANES.
WORK ORDER NO. 1526' On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom,
consideration of an award of contract for an automatic irrigation system at the H. G.
"Dad" Miller Golf Course was continued for one week for further evaluation of the bids,
as recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
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WAGNER HOUSE PIPE ORGAN TITLE: Letter request dated November 18, 1976, was re-
ceived from Leta Archer, Director of the Anaheim Foundation for Culture and the
Arts, requesting Council consideration of giving proper title of ownership of-the
instrument to the Foundation. Pursuant to this request, reports were submitted
by both the City Attorney's Office and the Parks, Recreation and the Arts Depart-
ment dated November 30, 1976, and December 2, 1976, respectively.
City Attorney Hopkins recommended that should the title be passed, a nominal payment
for so doing would be in order.
Councilman Kott further suggested that if the title of ownership was transferred, a
stipulation be added indicating that should the Foundation disband, the property
reverts back to the City.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Kott, staff was instructed to
draw up a contract of sale for a nominal amount transferring title of the Wagner
House Pipe Organ to the Anaheim Foundation for Culture and the Arts with the stipulation
that if the Foundation should disband, the property would revert back to the City.
MOTI ON CARRIED.
E-870 HANCOCK PLACE: Mr. Peter Townsend, Vice President of radio station KEZY,
referred to his letter dated November 15, 1976, wherein he objected to the proposed
road improvement (Hancock Place), their main complaint being that at the time they
relocated their radio towers to the present site two years ago they were told it would
be ten to twelve years before the adjacent property was developed and the road con-
structed. They chose the particular location primarily because it was inaccessible
and their towers presented no immediate danger to the public.
Relative to memorandum dated December 1, 1976, from the City Engineer discussing the
road improvement, Mayor Thom added that since Hancock Laboratories needed the road to
develop their property and City c~ommitted to the street improvements, nothing'could be
done to change the situation. He explained further that after many discussions, the
proposed site was the only place the road could be located and, in fact, was part of
the City's Redevelopment Plan.
Assistant City Engineer Devitt stated that the intent was to start construction of
the road in February 1977, with completion committed for April 15, 1977.
Mr. Townsend stated he would appreciate anything that could be done. The Mayor re-
iterated, however, that since the situation was unforeseen and due to the fact that
prior commitments had already been made there was nothing that could be done.
GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER LIBRARY: Letter dated November 14, 1976, from
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Schultz, Chairman of the Library Board, was submitted along with
a memorandum of the same date (on file in the City Clerk's Office) giving specific
recommendations relative to the future of the George Washington Community Center
Library.
Mr. Amin David, Jr., explained that the Library services were not going to end but the
recommendation was for withdrawal of Library Per~sonnel to be replaced with staff
from the Anaheim Union High School District. He expressed the hope that in the future ti
site could be utilized for something more functional and beneficial to the Community,
such as a Community Center.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, recommendations con-
tained in the Library Board report dated November 19, 1976, were accepted and imple-
mentation were to be initiated accordingly. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS' On motion by Councilman Kott, seconded by Councilman Thom,
the following actions were authorized in accordance with the reports and recommenda-
tions furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda'
1. AMUSEMENT DEVICES PERMIT- The following Permit was granted subject to the recom-
mendations of the Chief of Police.
a. Amusement Devices Permit for four pool tables to be located at The Ball, 1116
Fountain Way, (John H. Olsen, applicant).
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CORRESPONDENCE' ;The following, correspondence was ordered received and filed'
a. City of Chowchilla, Resol. ution No. 47-76, A Summons to A(:tion for reform of
the criminal justice system.
b. League of California Cities ].etter regarding construction of new headquarters
office building.
c. Requests for nominees for appointments to Area XI Developmental Disabilities
Planning Board.
d. Southern California Association of Governments Review of the Second Year
Housing and Community Development Titie I Block Gt-ant Applications.
e. Monthly report for November, 1976 - Building Division.
f. Community Redevelopment Commission minutes of November 17 and 24, 1976.
g. Golf Course Advisory Commission minutes of November 18, 1976.
MOTION CARRIED.
SELLING OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' Councilwoman
Kaywood offered Resolution No. 76R-794 for adoption, with copy to be sent to the
Leage of Cities requesting action and supporting Resolution No. 76-220 of the
City of Carson. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 76R-794' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
PROTESTING THE PRACTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF SELLING THE NAMES
AND ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS UPON REQUEST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY SO REQUESTING
AND URGING REPEAL OF THE LAW AUTHORIZING THIS PRACTICE.
Roll Call Vote'
AYES' COUNCIL MEMBERS' Kaywood, Seymour, Kott and Thom
NOES' COUNCIL MEMBERS' Roth
ABSENT' COUNCIL MEMBERS' None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 76R-794 duly passed and adopted.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS' Actions taken by the City Planning Commission at
their meeting held November 22, 1976, pertaining to the following applications were
submitted for City Council information and consideration.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Kott, the City Council
authorized the actions pertaining to the following environmental impact require-
ments as recommended by the City P].anning Commission and took no further action
on the following applications' (Item Nos. 1 thro~gh 7)
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: The Planning Director
has determined that the proposed activities in the following listed zoning appli-
cations fall within the definitions of Section 3.01, Class I and ~ of the City of
Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for an environmental impact report and are,
therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement to file an environmental impact
report:
Variance No. 2877
Variance No. 2878
Conditional Use Permit No. 1667
2. ENViRoNMENTAL IMPACT REPORT- NEGATIVE DECLARATION' The Planning Commission
recommends to the City Council that the subject projects in the following listed
zoning applications be declared exempt from the requirement to prepare an environ-
mental impact report, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act'
Conditional Use Permit No. 1666
Conditional Use Permit No. 1668
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3. VARIANCE NO. 2877' Submitted by Gene and Pat Lush, to permit 9 unrelated resi-
dents to reside on RS-7200 zoned property located at 1729 Concerto Drive with code
waiver of maximum number of unrelated residents.
City Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-246 denied Variance No. 2877.
4. VARIANCE NO.. 2878: Submitted by The Atchison, T.opeka and Santa Fe Railroad Com-
pany, to establish a 27-1ot, ML(SC) subdivision on RS-A-43,000(SC) zoned property
located at the northwest corner of Kellogg Drive and La Palma Avenue with code
waiver of requirement that all lots abut a public street.
City Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-247 granted Variance No. 2878.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1666: Submitted by James P. and Phyl.lis J. Crawford,
to expand an existing recreational vehicle park on C-R zoned property located on the
east side of Walnut Street, south of Ball Road with code waiver of requirement that
all lots abut a public street.
City Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-248 granted Conditional Use Permit No.
1666 to expire July 15, 1984.
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1667' Submitted by Crocker National Bank, to permit a
church meeting hall on CG zoned property located at 328 West Lincoln with code waiver
of minimum number of parking spaces.
City Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-249 denied Conditional Use Permit
No. 1667.
7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1668' Submitted by Joseph and Grace Romo, to expand an
existing~child ~nursery on RS-7200 zo~ed property located at 1340 West La Palma Avenue.
City Planning Commission Resolution No. PC76-250 granted Conditional Use Permit
No. 1668 for a maximum of 60 children.
MOTI ON CARRIED.
TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT NO. 9594' Developer, C. L. Burnett Company; tract located on
the east side of Henning Way and south of Arboretum Road, contained 9 proposed
RS-HS-22,000(SC) zoned lots.
Councilman Seymour explained he was the sales agent of record on the tract immediately
adjacent to Tract No. 9594 and, therefore, abstained from discussion and voting.
Councilman Seymour left the Council Chamber at 2'14 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On motion by Councilman Roth,
seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, 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. Councilman Seymour was tem-
poarily absent. MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood, the proposed sub-
division, Tentative Map, Tract No. 9594, together with its desiRn and improvement,
was found to be consistent with the City's General Plan, and the City Council approved
said Tentative Map subject to the following conditions recommended by the City
Planning Commission:
!. That the approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 9594 is granted subject to the
finalization of Reclassification No. 72-73-51.
2. That should this subdivision be developed as more than one subdivision, each
subdivision thereof shall be submitted in tentative form for approval.
3. That all lots within this tract shall be served by underground utilities.
4. That, prior to the introduction of an ordinance, a final tract map of subject
property shall be submitted to and approved by the City Council and then be recorded
in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
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'?l~at any proposed convenants, conditions, and restrictions shall be submitted to
approved by the City Attorney's Office prior to City Council approval of the
£inal tract map and, further, that the approved covenants., ~an~titions, and r~,~strl~-
tions shall be recorded concurrently with the final tract map.
6. That street names shall be approved by the City Planning Department prior to
approval of a final tract map.
7. That drainage of said property shall be disposed of in a manner ~satisfactory to
the City Engineer. If, in the preparation of the site, sufficient grading is required
to necessitate a grading permit, no work on grading will be permitted between October
15th and April 15th unless all required off-site drainage facilities have been installed
and are operative. Positive assurance shall be provided the City that such drainage
facilities will be completed prior to October 15th. Necessary right-of-way for off-site
drainage facilities shall be dedicated to the City, or the City shall have initiated
condemnation proceedings therefor (the costs of which shall be borne by the developer)
pr:lot to the. commencement of grading operations. The required drainage facilities
shall be of a size and type sufficient to carry runoff waters originating from higher
properties through said property to ultimate disposal as approved by the City
Engineer. Said drainage facilities shall be the first item of construction and shall
be completed and be functional throughout the tract and from the downstream boundary
of the property to the ultimate point of disposal prior to the issuance of any final
build~ing inspections or occupancy permits. Drainage district reimbursement agree-
ments may be made available to the developers of said property upon their request.
8. That grading, excavation, and all other construction activities shall be con-
ducted in such a manner so as to minimize the possibility of any silt originating
from this project being carried into the Santa Ana River by storm water originating
from or flowing though this project.
9. That all private streets shall be developed in accordance with the City of
Anaheim's standards for private streets for Mohler Drive area.
10. If permanent street name signs have not been installed, temporary street name
signs shall be installed prior to any occupancy.
1]. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay appropriate drainage assessment
fees to the City of Anaheim as determined by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
bui. l~ i~-,g permit.
12. That all structures in subject tract shall be constructed in accordance with the
requirements of Fire Zone 4 as required and approved by the City Fire Department.
13. 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 struc-
tural framing.
14. In the event that subject property is to be divided for the purpose of sale,
lease or financing, a parcel map to record the approved subdivision shall be sub-
mitred to and approved by the City of Anaheim and then be recorded in the Office of
the Orange County Recorder.
15. ?hat no specimen trees, as defined by the Tree Preservation Ordinance, shall be
remoxzed from the subject property, as stipulated to by the petitioner.
As recommended by the Planning Department, the following condition was added:
16. That riding and hiking trails easements shall be provided in this tract, as
may be required and approved by the City; that precise plans for said trails shall
be submitted prior to approval of the Final Tract Map; and, furthermore, that said
easements shall be recorded concurrently with the final tract map.
Councilman Seymour temporarily absent.
MOTION CARRIED.
Cot~nc~]~man Seymour returned to the Council Chamber (2:20 p.m.).
ORDINANCE NO. 3633: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3633 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
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ORI)INANCE NO. 3633' AN ORDI.NANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SUBSECTIONS
1i4.02.052.020, 18.02.052.021., 18.02.052.0211, 18.02.052.0212, 18.02.052.0213,
t8.02.052.021_4, 18.02.052.0215, 18.02.052.0216, 18.02.052.0217, 18.02.052.0218,
18.02.05'2. 022, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF MOBILEHOMES IN MOBILEHOME PARKS.
Roll Call Vote'
AYES' COUNCIL MEMBERS' Seymour, Kott, Roth and Thom
NOES' COUNCIL MEMBERS' None
ABSTAINED' COUNCIL MEMBERS' Kaywood
ABSENT' COUNCIL MEMBERS' None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3633 duly passed and adopted.
Councilwoman Kaywood explained her abstention was due to the fact that she was
concerned not enough protection was being afforded to individuals as evidenced
by previous testimony given, relative to the proposed ordinance.
ORDINANCE NOS. 3635 AND 3636' Councilman Thom offered Ordinance Nos. 3635 and 3636
for first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3635' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (75-76-22(1), RS-5000)
ORDINANCE NO. 3636' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF
THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (72-73-51(16), RS-HS-22,000)
RS-5000 ZONING IN THE CANYON: Councilwoman Kaywood requested that after all previous-
ly approved 5000 square-foot lots were complete, no additional RS-5000 zoning be
allowed in the Canyon area. She directed staff to research the matter and submit a
report on their findings.
APPOINTMENTS - LEAGUE OF CITIES' Councilwoman Kaywood reported that at the last Orang~
County League of California Cities meeting, the following persons were elected'
David Brandt - Orange County Transportation Commission
Rick Erickson- Coastal Commission (reappointed)
Milan Dostal - City Selection Committee Chairman
TIME CAPSULE: Councilwoman Kaywood stated that the City of Westminster was going
to put together a time capsule to be opened in the Tricentennial Year 2076. They
requested that all 26 Orange County Cities and the County submit meaningful items
relative to their respective cities for inclusion in the capsule which would be
sealed and placed in a vault February 27, 1977, at Westminster Memorial Park.
By general consent, the Council agreed to provide much items from the City of
Anaheim to be delivered to Westminster for inclusion in the time capsule.
RECESS' Councilman Roth moved to recess to 7'30 p.m. to hold a public hearing on
the Ti~ird Year Community Development Block Grant Program. Councilman Kott seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (2'30 P.M.)
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PRESENT: COUNCIi., ~!EMBERS: Kaywood, Seymo~r, Kott, Roth and Thom
ABSENT: COUNCIi. MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: CITY ~LiNA(;ER: William O. Talley
CiTY ATTORNEY: William P. Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Linda D. Roberts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.' Norman Priest
?LAi~AGER OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION: Rosario Mattessic
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST' Kate Kocher
NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION COORDINATOR: Gus Duran
AFTER RECESS' Mayor Thom called the meeting to order at 7'40 p.m., with all Council
Members present, for the i~rp(;se ~'~f ho]d-lng a pub]lc hearing to ob~.ain v~ews and
preferences of residents and to establish a proposed b~dget for Third Year
Corms. unity Development Block Grant activities.
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM- THIRD YEAR' A report
dated December 7, 1976, was submitted by the Community Development Department recom-
mending that the City Council adopt, in. principal, one of the plans submitted as
part of their report for the Third Year Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG), as well as report dated December 6, 1976, submitted by the Community Services
Board recommending a list of priorities in order from 1 to 10 ('both reports on file
in the City Clerk's Office).
Mr. Norm Priest, Executive Director, explained that prior to applying for funds a
requirement of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was that citizens
be given an opportunity to make known their desires and wishes for programs which
could be developed within the guidelines of that Act. He explained further that
on November 4 and 11, 1976, the Community Services Board held public hearings at
which time they took testimony from interested citizens, and the information obtained
from these meetings had been for.mu]ated into a proposed budget to be considered at
this meeting as part of their staff report.
Mr. Priest stated that the opportunity for citizen input would again be provided at
tonight's meeting, at the conclusion of which staff would need a statement relative
to one of the three alternatives with any amendments, if appropriate, in order for
the Community Development Department to prepare a preliminary application for Third
Year funding of the Community Development Block Grant Program for subsequent review
and ultimate submittal to ali reviewing authorities. He noted that a substantial
number of the items covered in the report were a continuation of the programs adopted
the previous year.
Mr. Rick Mattessich, Manager of Ho~_:sing and Neighborhood Preservation, assisted by
Kate Kocher, Community Development Specialist, briefly explained the Community
Development Block Grant Program with the aid of a series of charts and outlined the
activities which could be funded under the program. They also briefed the Council
and audience on housing needs and Housin.~:4 Assistance Program goals.
Mr. Mattessich indicated that the City would receive approximately $1,958,000.00 as
the Third Year Community Deve].opment Block Grant allocation.
The Mayor opened the public hear~..ng to receive input from representatives of various
communJ_ty groups or anyone who wished [o speak relative to the program.
The fo]l_owJ, ng persons addressed the, Council and expressed the below listed preferences
as priorities for the Third Year" allocation of the Community Development Block Grant
Fund' Mrs. Jackie Peacock, 2.347 West Mall; Mr. Harry' Bayley, 801 North Loara;
Mrs. Pat Bayley, 801 North Loara; Mr. Ric'hard Vargas, 4.11 South Clementine; Mr. Rudolfo--
Escalante, 710 South Philadelphia; Mr. Al Peraza, 845 South Dickel; Mr. Robert Linn,
507 Meadowbrook Place; Ms. Denise Castro, 889 South Claudina; Mr. Richard Rosewitz,
920 North Claudina; Mr. Joseph Ersek, 520 North Citron' Mr. Antonio Avila, 1522 West
La Palma; Mrs. Mary Salazar, 1016 North Patt Street.
1. Two vans needed for transporting senior citizens to the City's two present
TLC sites.
2. Need for loan fund to convert rental units or to provide housing adaptable
to the use of the handicapped.
3. Ramps at street corners to accommodate the handicapped.
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4. Housing assistance and rehabi]i_tation loans to keep pe~ple living in the area;
if t[~e business community has no one to use its services, it will die.
5. Keep a balanced approach to allocations.
6. (;ontinue Youth Paint and Pick-up Program- drop eligibility age to 18.
7. Street improvements and lights in Patt Street area.
8. Alley way improvements, Claudina and Emily Streets (900 block)
9. Removal ~f barriers for the handicapped should be allocated in Plan "A".
Recommendation for Plan "A" because of its strong emphasis on housing; the family
is the building block of the community and the nation, and adequate housing is
necessary for the sustenance of family life.
Most important over and above the foregoing preferences was the strong and persistent
emphasis on the need for a Multi-Purpose (Multi-Cultural) Center and a Youth Drop-In
Center and a specific location and date as to when the subject center would be open.
Relative to the conce'rns of Mr. and Mrs. Bayley regarding the handicapped Mr. Priest
indicated that while there was no specific indication for additional funding, specifi-
cat. ly for the handicapped, the 1976 Tax Reform Act allowed for tax deductions to
l. and]ords who installed such "Barrier Free" facilities. He also indicated that the
Community Development Department would try to accommodate the handicapped in their
plans even though there was no specific allocation for so doing.
Mr. Richard Vargas, Chairman of the Community Services Board, stated that the time
had come to concentrate the City's efforts and resources on the citizens and to
maintain the quality of life in the city. He explained that there was a communication
gap between the people and the City government, particularly amongst the low income
residents of the downtown community and that these residents only approach the City
Council in times of stress and controversy. He indicated that commitments made to
these c~'~munities by the City Council had not come to fruition.
Mr. Vargas then read a report he prepared giving a historical overview of the social
conditions within the City, basically applicable to the youth in the community. One
of the concerns pointed to the fact that no attempt had been made to study extensively
and statistically the problems of the downtown community. Programs were conceived
and implemented without sensitivity to the needs of the people; others were funded
and not implemented or proposed and not funded. The major thrust of Mr. Vargas'
presentation was the fact that the Multi-purpose Center and the establishment of the
Youth Drop-In Center, as promised over a long period of time, had not yet been estab-
lished.
He stated that at their last meeting, the Community Services Board voted that the
Coun~'it not approve either Plan "A", "B" or "C" as proposed because not enough
funds ($130,000) were allocated to the Multi-Purpose Center and instead that the
Council consider a substantial increase in funds for e~tablishment of the Center.
He emphasized, as did Mr. Escalante, another member of the Community Services Board,
that the top priority was the expedient establishment of such a Center.
Mr. Vargas also requested that a Youth Drop-In Center be established with funds
allocated from the First Year Community Development Block Grant Program not yet
expended. He reiterated the promises that were made relative to the Multi-Purpose
Center and noted, as did Mr. Escalante and Mr. Avila, that it was unfair for a
Community Center to be built in Modjeska Park, while the downtown area was still
neg].e~ted. He stressed that the proposed $130,000.00, while not enough to build
a new Center, co~ld be used to convert b~ildi, ngs owned by the Redevelopment
Agen~:v in the downtown area. He also suggested that the oossibility be explored
of uc:i. lizing money raised through City taxes because it was time for the Council
t~ make a genuine commitment.
As suggested by Mayor Thom, Mr. Priest clarified that last yea~s budget application
did, in fact, cover a Multi-Purpose Center which included the Youth Drop-In Center as
part of the uses proposed.
Mr. Vargas then clarified for Councilman Roth, that the Multi-Purpose Ce~ter and
Youth Drop-In Center were basically the same except the Multi-Purpose Center was
more comprehensive.
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~.~, discussion followed relativ~:~ t'o the ac. qui_s~tion of a temporary site for the
Muiti--.Purpose Center. Mr. Priest 'i_ndicated that negotiations were proceeding
relative to acquiring a used bu-[]ding in the downtown area, but no agreement had
been reached on a price. He also confirmed that Redevelopment did not already
presently own buildings that co~]d be converted as Mr. Vargas had contended.
In closing, Mr. Vargas stated that at. the Community Services Advisory Board meet-
i~g of November 23, 1976~ the top five priorities as outli'ned in report dated
December 6, 1976, were their pr[mary concerns although not necessarily in the
part_icuiar order ind].cated. Speak~r~g to Item No. 9, Public Improvements in Target
Area Ne. 3, he stated that the area was without or had ]mproper street lighting
and due to the large number of ~:h~ldren and apartments, that street lighting be
considered for the area.
He also asked that since the area in which he lived (Clementine Street) and
specifically the Little People's Park area met all the criteria needed to be
declared a blighted area, that it be considered for inclusion in the Redevelopment
Program.
He also expressed concern that additional funding was not available to hire more
youth relative to the Youth Paint: and Pick-Up Program and asked that the possibilities
of funding from another source be explored.
The Council and staff answered some of the concerns raised in the foregoing testimony.
Relative to the Modjeska Park Community Center, the Mayor explained that the project
was being funded by EDA money under the Public Works Act as well as State Bond money,
but the funds being discussed this evening were the same as discussed last year,
those being Community Development Bl~)ck Grant Funds.
Councilman Seymour further explained that the funds for the downtown community
Youth Drop-In Center were real funds able to be drawn upon immediately, whereas there
was no guarantee that the monies requested through a Federal Grant for the Community
Center at Modjeska Park would be received.
Regarding a lack of communication with those in the target area and the need for
a consultant as expressed by Mr. Esca].ante, the Mayor indicated that instead of
hiring a consultant, staff could do a better job because of their expertise.
Councilwoman Kaywood spoke to the suggestion made by Mr. Avila that the George
Washington School, if sold, wo,~]_d be a.n adequate site for the Community Center.
She explained that the George Washington School would be needed to accommodate
young families who would be com'Jng back into the area as a result of neJ_ghborhood
prese:~vation and housing reha'bi]~tation.
The Mayor stated that the matter ~.f the George Washington School was under con-
sideration at the 'pr'esent time by the Anaheim City School District.
Mr. Gus Duran, Neighborhood Preservation Coordinator, spoke to the concern relative
to the Youth Paint and Pick-Up Program and explained that the Department of Labor
had aiready provided the exception lowering the age to 18, although there were
~:~ertain rules and regulations to be followed. He suggested that Mr. Bill Hepburn,
in the Manpower Office, be contacted.
In answer to Mrs. Salazar's quest, ion regarding the status of street improvements
and lighting in the Patt Street area, Mr. Mattessich explained that no funds were
specifically allocated to the Patt Street Project for the Second Year Community
Development Block Grant Program, but that some funding was going to be made avail-
able from contingency funds for the first year. However, funds were not yet
avai!able because HUD had not yet acted upon the approval of the funds.
Re}ative to alley improvements on Claudina and Emily Streets as raised by Mr. Rosewitz,
?~r. Duran indicated that alleys in that area were going to be reconstructed i.n the
sum~ner of 1977. Water lines were to be installed first, followed by alley improve-
ments, street improvements, sidewa]ks, curbs, gutters and street lights. He added
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work on the water lines was scheduled to begin approximately April, 1977.
[]ounc.f.lman Seymour was compelled to respond to the overwhelming preference as
evidenced by the preceding testimony for a Community or Youth Drop-In Center
and voiced his embarrassment for not having done more to provide the Center which
had been promised since 1968. He, therefore, gave his personal commitment that
prior to the completion of the series of hearings pertinent to the Community
Development Block Grant Program, that a Youth Drop-In Center would be located
and ~stablished no matter how small or insign'f, ficant~ on a lease bas~.s if necessary,
and a specific date would be given as to when the City would have a Youth Drop-In
Cen~er. He stated that by January 14, 1977, he would give a date and a commitment
at t.l~at time.
Mr. Priest clarified that what Councilman Seymour referred to, as far as a date,
was that the chosen site might not be a permanent one. He further clarified that
if funds were to be used on the longer term as fruitfully as possible, the $130,000.00
already allocated would not be committed to a temporary site.
There being no further persons who wished to address the Council, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, consideration of a
date ~or a Council/Staff Budget Work .Session on the proposed Third Year Community
il~ev~.~.lopment Block Grant Program was continued to Tuesday, December 21, 1976, at
which time a specific date would be set. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT' Councilman Seymour moved to adjourn. Councilman Thom seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 9:25 P.M.
LINDA D. ROBERTS, CITY CLERK