1974/04/1674-362
· City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - April 16, 1974, 1:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION NO, 74R-172: Pursuant to said canvass, it was determined that candidates
W. J. "Bill" Thom, John Seymour and Miriam Kaywood received the highest number
of votes cast and were elected members of the City Council of said City for
the full term of four years; declares that the measure submitted to the vote
of voters "shall the Charter be amended to provide for direct election of the
Mayor by the people" was carried, and that W. J. "Bill" Thom was elected as
the declared candidate for Mayor of the City of Anaheim. Thereupon Councilman
Thom offered Resolution No. 74R-172 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY
OF ANAHEIM ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS AI~E PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCII2/EN: Stephenson, Sneegas, Pebely, Thom and Dutton
NOES: COUNCILMEN, None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-172 duly passed and adopted.
Prior to Council reorganization, Mayor Dutton requested time to
address the Council and audience, relating that he wished to remark,.having
received his one-way ticket back to civilian life, that in his 12 years on
the City Council he has been honored to work with Councils which have had
nothing'but the best interests of the City at heart. He also wished to pay
a high compliment to City management, division heads and employees and stated
that everything which emanates from the City Council must be carried out
through these dedicated and efficient people without whom the City of Anaheim
would not be as highly regarded throughout the United States as it is.
Mayor Dutton stated that he wished the incoming Council nothing
but the best, since he wishes nothing but the best for the City and pledged
that he would stand behind and support anyone who helps to promote the City
of Anaheim.
Councilman Stephenson concurred with Mayor Dutton's remarks and
thanked all of those people who supported him not only in the recent election,
but in his past 45 years as a civil servant. He remarked that he felt privi-
leged to serve and that it has been a great enjoyment in his life.
Councilman Stephenson congratulated the new members of the City
Council and remarked that they have quite a job to do and that he was confident
in their capabilities to perform that job. He offered his best wishes to them
for a very successful term operating the City in a fine efficient manner as
it deserves.
Councilman Pebley offered his sympathies to the new Mayor, pointing
out that from his experience, as well as that of other past Mayors, including
Jack Dutton, Ralph Clark, A. J. Schutte and Fred Krein, if he applies himself
to the Job as these former Mayors did, that his family life will lessen
because of the amount of time his Mayoral duties will require.
Councilman Sneegas offered his congratulations to the newly-elected
Council Members and reflected that Councilmen Dutton and Stephenson deserve
congratulation~ as wel~ on recovering part of their own private lives.. He
remarked that the most important time for all is what the City has ahead of
it, and pledged his support to the new Mayor in his efforts to guide the City
in the future, and thanked the citizenry for the opportunity to serve with
the two outgoing members of the Council.
City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES -April 16, 1974, 1:30 P.M,
OATH OF OFFICE: Oath of Allegiance for Public Officers was administered by City
Clerk Aloha M. Fattens to elected Council Members W. J. "Bill Thom, John Seymour
and Miriam Kaywood.
REORGANIZATI=ON OF THE COUNCIL: The meeting was called to order by the City Clerk,
who announced nominations were in order for Mayor of the City of Anaheim.
Regarding the designation of Mayor, City Attorney Watts explained
that the remainder of the process by which the Charter Amendment providing for
direct election of the Mayor would become effective, now that it has been
approved by the voters, is that it be approved by both Houses of the State
Legislature. In the meantime, he rec~ended that the City Council employ the
mechanism which still exists by Charter provision for selection of the Mayor
by the Council.
Councilman Seymour nominated Councilman Thom for the office of Mayor
of the City of Anaheim. Councilman Pebley seconded said nomination.
Councilman Sneegas moved that the City Council unanimously declare
W. J. "Bill" Thom the Mayor. CouncilwomAn Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
W. J. "Bill" Thom was declared Mayor of the City of Anaheim.
The City Clerk announced nominations were in order for Mayor Pro
Tempore of the City of Anaheim.
Councilman Pebley nominated Councilman Seymour for the office of
Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Anaheim. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded said
nomination.
Councilman Sneegas moved that the City Council unanimously declare
Councilman Seymour the Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour was declared Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of
Anaheim.
Councilman Thom introduced the members of his family and Supervisor
Ralph Clark to the audience. He stated that it is his earnest desire to achieve
a new measure of progress, which is defined as meeting the needs of the people
of Anaheim~and to that extent he is dedicating himself. He stated that he was
grateful for the trust given him by the people to work for them during the next
four years and that he is looking forward to these next fours years of service.
Councilwoman Kaywood introduced her husband and remarked that this
is a wonderful moment for the City of Anaheim, in that it has taken 117 years
for the women to have a vote on the City Counci~ which she now represents.
She noted the large audience and remarked that this is indicative of the need
for a new City Hall and urged the audience to attend City Council meetings,
hopefully observing, not fighting.
She stated she wished to give a tremendous vote of thanks to all of
those who worked so hard for her election.
Councilman Seymour introduced his wife and parents. He remarked that
he is humbled by the results of this election and noted that at times in political
campaigns tempers do get out of hand. He wished to put all of that behind now
and to attempt to get as much unanimity on the Council as possible and move for-
ward with what he considered to be the real mandate presented to this body by the
City, a return to traditional services. He noted that although the voter turnout
was small, their intent was made clear, and it will be his objective to carry
out these goals.
All.members of the City Council being present, Mayor Thom assumed
chairmanship of the meeting, and the business before the Council resumed.
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MINUTES: Approval of the Minutes of the Anaheim City Council Regular meetings
held March 19, March 26, April 2 and April 9, 1974 was deferred to the next
regular meeting.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Pebley moved to waive
the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the
waiver of reading is hereby given by all Council Members unless, after reading
of the title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the reading of
such ordinance or resolution. Councilman Sneegas seconded the motion. MOTION
UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the
amount of $580,503.08, in accordance with the 1973-74 BUdget, were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENIR~NT TO TITLE 18, ZONING, CHAPTER 18.62 - SIGNS, ADVERTISING
SIGNS.AND STRUCTURES: To consider amendment to Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code, Chapter 18.62 - Sections 18.62.030, 18.62.050, 18.62.090(b) and
18.62.090(j).
City Attorney Alan Watts reported that in reviewing the ordinance
which was prepared to implement these proposed changes, certain technical
problems were observed and he therefore requested that public hearing on the
amendment to Title 18 be continued one week.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Seymour,
the public hearing on amendment to Title 18, Zoning - Chapter 18.62 was con-
tinued to the meeting of April 23, 1974, 1:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.
REPP~.SENTATIVE - ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 3: Mayor Thom moved
that Councilwoman Kaywood be designated active representative of the City of
Anaheim to the Orange County Sanitation District Nos. 2 and 3. Councilman
Pebley seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
REPRESENTATIVE - INTERGOVER/~iENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL: Mr. Murdoch reported
that it is also necessary for the Council to appoint a representative and
alternate to the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County and
that these representatives must be elected Council Members or the Mayor.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore were appointed representative and alternate res-
pectively, to the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County.
I~)TION CARRIED.
VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mr. Murdoch reported that there is a vacancy
on the Co=~unity Redevelopment Commission and one on the Community Center
Authority as well.
Council.determined that they wished to consider any nominations in
Executive Session prior to action on appointment.
AMUSEMENT DEVICES PERMIT: Application filed by Rich George Schiller for Amusement
Devices Permit to allow six pinball machines and two rifle machines at 154
West Lincoln Avenue, was submitted and granted, subject to provisions of
Chapters 3.24 and 4.20 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, as recon~nended by the
Chief of Police, on motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman
Pebley. MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL - DONALD KIRK: The City Clerk advised that Mr.
Donald Kirk, 535 South Helena, had submitted a letter dated April 5, 1974,
requesting to address the Council regarding 26 various items described therein
and has been duly scheduled this date.
Councilman Pebley inquired of Mr. Kirk and the remainder of the
Council if this discussion, which appears it might prove to be lengthy, could be
held over one week and scheduled under unfinished business.
Mr. Donald Kirk and the remainder of the Council were agreeable, and
said discussion was continued by general Council consent to the meeting of
April 23, 1974, 1:30 P.M.
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PETITIONS FO~ RE~ARING AND AFFIDAVITS OF MERIT RE: RECLASSIFICATION NO, 73-74-46,
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 123B, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO~ 115i VARIANCE NO.
2569, TENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 8463~ 8464~ 8465, 8466 AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 110; ENVIROI~dENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOS. 116 AND 117: Petitions for rehearing and
Affidavits of Merit regarding the above referenced items submitted by Mr. Tim
Burrell of Young, Henrie and McCarthy, 100 Pomona Mall West, Pomona, on behalf
of the Orange Unified School District, were presented for Council consideration
by the City Clerk.
In addition, Mrs. Fattens submitted con~nunication received just prior
to this meeting from Ms. Marlene Fox, Attorney for Anaheim Hills, Inc., and.
Texaco Ventures, Inc., opposing and protesting the rehearings requested and
furthe~ requesting that said letter be presented in its entirety, together with the
attached declaration and distributed to each member of the City Council and to
the City Attorney when the petitions for rehearing are presented to Council for
consideration.
In answer to Councilman Seymour, the City Clerk advised that all of
the zoning actions under discussion, with the exception of Environmental Impact
Report No. ll0, were acted upon at the April 9, 1974 Council meeting.
Zoning Supervisor Roberts explained, in response to Councilman Seymour,
that General Plan Amendment No. 123B was requested to incorporate an additional
244 acres into the Anaheim Hills PC Zone and that the Planning Commission had
considered same and had recommended approval.
Mayor Thom offered his own personal feelings on the petitions for
rehearing, namely that the request does have merit assuming they have new infor-
mation and also because the rehearing would permit the new Council Members to
hear the entire proposal. He thereupon moved that the request be granted and
that the City Clerk schedule rehearings as soon as possible, subject to the
petitioner for rehearing paying a $50.00 fee to cover re-advertising costs for
each of the three related actions. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion.
To this motion, Councilman Sneegas voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST - E~NSlON OF TIME, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS, 7785 AND 7786 (RECLASSIFICATION
NO. 71-72-5~ ENVIRONMEN~L IMPACT REPORT NO. 77): Request of Bruce G. Strtckland,
Project Manager, Toups EngiueeringCorporation, dated March 6, 1974, for an
extension of time to Tentative Tract Map Nos. 7785 and 7786, was submitted to-
gether with reports from the Development Services Department recommending a one-
year extemtion of time be granted, retroactive to March 28, 1973 and expiring
March 28, 1975, subject to the petitioner's submittal of a letter indicating
that all of the information contained in E.I.R. 77 is still valid and that no
changes have occurred on the property or to the ~mmedtate surrounding prop-
erty which have an effect on said E.I.R.
Also submitted was report from the City Engineer reco~m~endtug a one-
year extension of time be granted, subject to revision of Condition No. 9 of
tentative tract map approval to impose the standard Revised Hillside Development
Drainage Condition.
In answer to Councilwoman Kaymood's query as to the Planning Commission
action, Mr. Ron Thompson reported that the Planning Commission had voted unani-
mously to recommend denial of the reclassification which pertains to subject
property.
Councilman Seymour, noting that the requirements for use of the prop-
erty as proposed and approved by the City Council have not been completed with-
in the prescribed time period, inquiredwhether a change in zoning perhaps from
R-2-5000 to R-1 at this point would make possible a suit against the City on.
an inverse condemnation basis or some other theory.
Mr. Watts replied that the answer in this type of situation would be
dependent upon whether or not, pursuant to the action taken by the City, the
developer has acquired "vested rights" and if he has, there is a definite possi-
bility that a successful lawsuit could be initiated. Me stated further that in
regard to this particular developer's situation on these two tracts, he would not
be prepared to answer as to whether or not the "vested rights" could be demonstra-
ted and offered to report back next week following investigation.
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Councilman Seymour advised that the motivation in his interest in
the subject is the number of resolutions of intent to zone certain properties
throughout the City which have been adopted by the City Council through the
years, and regarding which the conditions have not been met and subsequently
the property not rezoned. He inquired what the position of the property o~ner
would be if he ha~ for instance, a resolution of intent to R-3 on his property
for some time and had not completed all conditions, and therefore the ordinance
had not been read on same, and on review of the property, the City Council and
Planning Commission felt that the area had changed and that perhaps now the
best land use designation for said property would be R-1. He requested the
City Attorney to research that question for him.
Mr. Watts replied that his view of the situation posed by Councilman
Seymour would be that if the property owner has proceeded to satisfy some or
all of the conditions, he may have acquired "vested rights", in which case
review by the City Council and amendment or change to the resolution of intent
would be very dangerous from a legal standpoint.
Mr. Murdoch suggested that postponing the decision on the extension
of time to these tracts would enable the staff to ascertain what the situation
is as far as grading and/or other actions by the developer are concerned, would
not inconvenience the Wittenberg Corporation.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Thom,
action on the requested extension of time to Tentative Tract Nos. 7785 and
7786 was continued to the meeting of April 23, 1974. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-173 = AWARD OF 1973-74 WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT (Account No.
322-297): In accordance with the recou~endation of the Fire Chief, Councilman
Thom offered Resolution No. 74R-173 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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 lABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO CUT AND REMOVE ALL RANK GROWTH
AND WEEDS AND REMOVE RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON ANY PARCEL OR PARCELS
OF REAL PROPERTY OR ANY PUBLIC STREET IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO.
322-297. (Harold Watts $18,865.00)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-173 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO, 74R-174 ACCOUNT NO, 100-421-241-02: Councilman Sneegas offered
Resolution No. 74R-174 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THAT
CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE
APPLICATION OF SLURRY SEAL UPON VARIOUS CITY STREETS, IN THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM, ACCOUNT NO. 100-421-241-02. (Bids robe opmedMay 9,1974, 2:00P;M.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIl MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R=174 duly passed and adopted.
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RESOLUT..ION NOS. 74R-175 through 74R-177 - FINAL COMPLETIONS: Councilman Pebley
offered Resolution Nos. 74R-175 through 74R-177 both inclusive for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
P. gSOLUTION NO. 74R-175 - Work Order Nos. 686-A, 687-B~ 1247:
A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING
THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL
AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
AND NOKL RANCH ROAD STREET, SEWER AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT, IN THE
CITY OFkNAHEIM, WORK ORDER NOS. 686-A, 687-B and 1247. (McGrew Construction
Co., Inc.)
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-176 - Work Order No. 709-A:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING
THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL
AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE WEST STREET STREET
IMPROVEMENT FROM MANCHESTER AVENUE TO HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 709-A. (Jim's Blade Service)
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-177 - Work Order No. 1251:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINALLY ACCEPTING
THE COMPLETION AND THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL
AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE ANAHEIM BOULEVARD
SEWER IMPROVEMENT, FROM 820 FEET SOUTH OF CERRITOS TO 1175 FEET NORTH OF
KATELIA WAY, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 1251. (Meekins~ Inc.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 74R-175 through 74R-17% both
inclusive, duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-178 - DEEDS OF EASEMENT: Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution
N°. 74R-178 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN
DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Anaheim Hills, Inc. and Texaco
Ventures, Inc., Francis R. & Ruth B. tlall; and William P. Visser)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneeg&s and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-178 duly passed and adopted.
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ACCEPTANCE OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION AND AUTfDRIZATION OF ACCESS
AGR~NT (Reclassification No.71-72-21): On motion by Councilm~n Sneegas,
seconded by Councilman Seymour, the City Council accepted ~vo Irrevocable
Offers of Dedication for easements in connection with Reclassifica-
tion No. 71-72-21 and authorized recordation thereof, and further approved
an agreement to provide necessary access across S.A.V.I. property. MOTION
CARRIED.
PROPOSED ABANDONMENT = RESOLUTION NO. 74R-179: Councilman Pebley offered
Resolution No. 74R-179 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING
THEREON. (No. 73-9A; May 7, 1974, 1:30 P.M., to abandon a portion of
Cerritos Avenue, east of State College Boulevard at Sunkist Street).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-179 duly passed and adopted.
PURCfIASE OF EQUIPMENT - TWO AIR COMPRESSORS: The City Manager 'reported on in=
formal bids received for the purchase of cwo air compressors for the 'Water
Division as follows, and recon~ended acceptance of the low bid:
VENDOR
TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDING TAX
Engine & Equipment, South Gate ......... . ....... $7,589.60
I-R Equipment, Pico Rivers ..................... 7,668.04
Morgan Equipment, La Mirada.... ................. 8,480.00
Sullair Sales, Signal Hill ..................... 8,183.20
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley,
the low bid of Engine & Equipment Company was accepted and purchase
authorized in the amount of $7,589.60, including tax. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO, 74R-180 = FREEWAY AGREEMENT (Katella and Harbor}: Council~u
Pebley offered Resolution No. 74R-180 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYORAND CITY CLERKTO EXECUTE FREEWAY AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. (07-0ra-5 36 ~/37.4 - Katella and
Harbor)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL HEHBERS: Kayvood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-180 duly passed and adopted.
AMENI~NT - SECTIONS 4,05.020 and 4.05.090 OF THE AI~HE~,~!cIPAL CQDE -
B~CH P~ITS: In answer to Council questions relative to this Ordinance and
the Resolution which would set fees for said bench pemits, Mr. Murdoch
explained Chat the permits require armu~l renewal with pal~ent of the fee
and that the Ordinance does set forth some parameters for the adver-
tising to be placed thereon which is administered by the Parkway'
Maintenance Division.
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Mr. Piersall, Director of Public Works, added that the review of
bench advertising is at administrative discretion and they have experienced
no prob!ems in that regard. Some minor complaints have been lodged from
businessmen regarding the benches and in thesein~mnces the bench company has
always cooperated.
ORDINANCE NO, 3286: Councilwoman Kay~ood offered Ordinance No. 3286 for first
reading. 4, CHAPTER 4.05, SECTION 4.05.020 AND 4.05.090 OF
AN ORDINANCE OF T}~ CITY OF ANAHEIM AHENDING TITLE/I~Y~"I~~]5~
MWNI-~I~-~-~I-N~-I~-~N~N~ THE AN~IM MUNICIPAL CODE ~ELATING TO
BENCHES. (Permits, Appllca~i~ms, Fees and Renewal)
~ECO.ND AME~T IO AGREEMENT - WORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UTILITIES DEpAR%I/ENT
~ap~er, Bo~nrief, and Wolfberg): Utilities Director Gordon Hoyt. related that
the Utilities Department began a work management program one year ago ~hich
was aimed at getting more work done by the same number of people by pre-
planning, application of Jo b standards and through the use of an extensive
management training program. Mr. Hoyt remarked that he was pleased to
announce that the Utilities Department has successfully completed the first
phase of this workmanagement program. He reported that this first phase
applied industrial engineering techniquesto the maintenance and construction
work done by the Utilities Department. During the first phase, this tech-
nique and program has been confined to the line crews in which area the
majority of field personnel are employed.
Mr. Hoyt advised that currently they estimate that theyare
achieving $345,000 in labor saving per year as a direct result of the
pro,ram. He remarked he is currently requesting authorization for an ex-
tension of the program in the current fiscal year at a cost of $11,600.
This extension will provide for expanding the training to technicians in
other areas of the department in an attempt to now achieve a vertical inte-
gration. He related that the real goal of theprogram is to establish
participative management control which will resultin the first line
supervisor, who is the person who really .controls the cost of doing business,
having the tools, equipment, material and knowledge which he needs to get the
Job done. In conclusion he remarked that percentage wise, the cost of this
extension is very minimal when the budget request for labor and fringe
benefits for the Utilities Department next year will exceed $5,500,000.
Councilman Seymour asked whether the $345,000 in savings effected
by this program were monies originally budgeted to the Utilities Department and
whether the budget was reduced by this amount.
Mr. Hoyt explained the methods used in comparing jobs completed in
the past and application of the work management standards retroactively to
determine the level of productivity, which was 55%. As the level of productivity
gradually improved, on ne~ Jobs they applied the same standards and
measured the effectiveness of this improvement in terms of dollars which it
cost to do the work.
Mr. Murdoch added that there actually was a reduction in personnel
from the number usually budgeted in anticipation of the success of this
program and the savings achieved have proven greater than expected.
RESOLUTION NO, 74R=181: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-181 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOI2~TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR A WORK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM IN THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ENTERED INTO ON THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE,
1973, AS AMENDED, BETWEEN THE CITY AND KAPNER, BOGENRIEF, AND WOLFBERG,
INC.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-181 duly passed and adopted.
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley:
a. Before the Public Utilities Commission - Application of
Roesch Lines, Inco for an order authorizing applicant to increase fares
pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 454, and Rule 23, of the
Commission's Rules of Procedure - Certificate of Service and Application
(on file).
b. Before the Public Utilities Cc, mntssion - Application of
Southern California Gas Company for authority to increase gas rates to
offset higher gas costs resulting from increases in the price of natural
gas purchased from E1 Paso Natural Gas Company and Transwestern Pipeline
Company.
c. Before the Public Utilities Co~nission - Notice of Hearing -
Application of Southern California Commuter Bus Service, Inc., a corporation,
for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for passenger stage.
service between points in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura
County, on the one hand, and places of employment in the vicinity of Federal
building and nearby companies in Westwood, on the other hand.
d. Orange County Health Planning Council - 1973-1974 Master Plan
of Health Facilities and Services for Orange County and Position Papers on
Community Health Issues (on file).
e. Orange County Chamber of Commerce - Resolution - Appointed
Boards Task Force Resolution.
f. California for Parks, Beaches and Wildlife - Resolution of
endorsement - Proposition No. I (on file).
g. Airport Land Use Co~ntssion for Orange County - Notice of
Public Meeting - April 4, 1974.
g. Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County - Minutes -
March 21, 1974 (on file).
h. Financial and Operating Reports for the Month of March, 1974.
(on file).
Customer Service Division
City Treasurer's Office
Building Division
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDIN&NCE NO. 3283: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3283 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (73-74-26, R-3)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3283 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO, 3284: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No 3284 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (71-72-21, O-l)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
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The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3284 duly ~assed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO, 3285: Mayor Thom offered Ordinance No. 3285 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE REIATING TO ZONING. (71-72-41 - a-3)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3285 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANC, E NO,,~ 3287: Council~an Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3287 for first
rea~ing.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3264, NUNC PRO TUNC,
RELATING TO ZONING. (Service Station Standards)
ALCONOL!C BEVEEAGE LICENSE - APPLICATION: Application submitted by Barbara L. and
Willtam R. Whirls for on-sale beer and wine license for premises located
at 1513 E. La Palms Avenue (Casa Big A) was conditionally protested on the
basis of zoning, on motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman
Sneegas. MOTION CARRIED.
DEED OF CER~IN PROPERTY TO AM!~_RICAN NATIONAL ROUSING CORPORATION (%'~act No. 7419):
Co~unication from Mr. E. V. Kadow, Vice-President Land Development American
National Housing Corporation, 9092 Talbert Avenue,.Fountain Valley, dated
March 29, 1974, requesting that the City of Anaheim deed to said corporation
certain real property located west of Anaheim Hills Road, which was deeded
in fee title to the City of Anaheim for purposes of construction of the
Walnut Canyon Channel, was submitted for Council consideration. (Said request
was continued from the meeting of April 9, 1974 at the request of the City
Engineer).
Mr. William G. Devitt Design Engineer, related that it has always
been the City's intent upon completion of the channe~ that it be relinquished
to the Orange County Flood Control District and consequently dedication of
the easements and inspections have been handled in such a manner as is
acceptable to the Flood Control District. They indicate no objection to the
City deeding this property to American National Housing Corporation. The
recommendation of the City Engineer would be that the property described in
Exhibit "A", parcels one and two be deeded .to the American National Housing
CorPoration.
Mr. Devitt noticed, however, that although the property in question
was dedicated in fee title at no cost to the City, the City does now own same,
and it has not been the practice or policy of the City to return land at no
COSt.
City Attorney Watts suggested that the property be conveyed back
to the developer for the sum of one dollar and other valuable consideration,
which would amount to namely the ability of the City to place said property
back on the tax rolls and have it maintained by the property owner. However,
he recommended that the conveyance of property be subject to receipt of written
approval from the Orange County Flood Control District.
RESOLUTION NO, 74R-182: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-182 for
adoption, authorizing the execution of a deed for certain property adja-
cent to Tract No. 7419, described in Exhibit "A",toAmerican National Housing
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corporation for one dollar and other valuable consideration, subject
to receipt of written approval from the Orange County Flood Control
District.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUT~0RIZING
THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROI~I{TYANDAUTHORiZING THE EXECUTION OF
A CONVEYANCE THEREOF.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegaa and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-182 duly passed and adopted.
qUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING OBSCENITY LAWS - CITY COUNCIL OF SAN.TAANA: The City
Attorney advised that he has received a questionnaire from the City of
Santa Arm for his opinion regarding legislationwhich they propose
to undertake, subsequent to the United States Supreme Court decision on
Miller versus the State of California, which deals with the definition
of obscenity as it is constitutionally permissible. The questionnaire
solicits the following information: (1) Whether or not he is for or
against giving the cities the local option of enacting their own ob-
scenity laws. (2) For or against changing the community standard from
state wide to a local con~nunity standard.
Following brief comments from the City Council, the City Attorney
advised that he would copy the correspondence in question for their review
and prepare a memorandum, as well, incorporating his own opinion on the matter
which could be used in directing a reply to the Santa Asa City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-183 - AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT AND DISASTER SERVICES
COORDINATOR BY NAME TO SIGN FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY: Councilman Pebley offered
Resolution No. 74R-183 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING
THE DISASTER SERVICES COORDINATOR AND PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN
FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-183 duly passed and adopted.
CORRECTION OF PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE - CiViC CENTER CONSTRUCTION PHASE I: The City
Manager reported that the agreed preliminary estimate for first phase con-
struction of the civic center project was $1,565,760. However, $10,000 of
this amount included the cost for construction of a cul-de-sac on Claudina
Street which is not within the scope of the contract between the City and
the architect, whose fee is based .on this preliminary estimate and,
therefore, it would be appropriate to delete $10,000 from this figure,
making the corrected preliminary estimate for Phase One, $1,555,760.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by CounctlW°manKaywood,
the Council authorized deletion of $10,000 from the preliminary estimate
for Phase One construction of the Civic Center Project, making the corrected
preliminary estimate $1,555,760. MOTION CARRIED.
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NUCleAR PROT~CTEDAREA - CIVIC CENTER PROJECT: Mr. Murdoch introduced the subject
of whether or not the Council wished to include within the scope of the Civic
Center Project an area which would have protection from nuclear fallout for
the purpose of providing governmental control in the event of nuclear disaster.
He advised that the architec~ are now at the point in preparation of the plans
at which they need a definitive decision from Council in this regard.
He briefly described two alternative locations proposed by the
architect for such protective area, and advised that aside from stating that
the cost for such an area would be substantial, there are no figures to be
assigned to the cost at this time. He further noted that Federal Civil DefenSe
Funds may be available for a portion of the cost, however a good many require-
ments would be added to the operational and structural aspects of this area
if these funds are used.
Following brief discussion, Mr. Murdoch suggested that the architect
be requested to prepare some additional information regarding this aspect of
the civic center for presentation to the Council and upon which the definitive
decision might be based.
COUNCIL MEETINGS WITH BOARDS AND £OMMISSION~_'.. ~he .C~. M~age. r. ~.d.,v. ised~ that the
d~%~l.~ ¥~or~i~d oity ~ounci~I: add s~sted it ~M '~ app~opr~o schedule a
~~o~ :~Oe~ m~b~s With ~he othe~ b~ard~ and ~si~s, ~
By general c~meen~ the Go~cil
mee~g. Wi~ the ~ari~s boards and co~issions and agreed to the first such
meeting with the C~unity Redevelopment Co~ission on Tuesday, April 23, 1974,
at 10:00 A.M.
~GI~7~B~IE~S: ~e city Manager s~i~ed a aurar7
~$~e~he'~ate Legislature and which may have a si~ificant effect on the
City.of ~naheim as follows:
~:~ ~ ~Ag~ncy ~hop - Serv[e~ F~s ~.:,AB,I~2. ~ Would autho~te~r~ec~gni~
public employee organiza~i~ c~preeantimg a ~jority,~.of the ~pleyee~ ~, .....
to negotiate a service fee requirement covering all e~loyees in the
unit, including those not membevs of said employee organization.
Tippler's Tax - Sponsored by the City of Los Angeles - WOmld~L zu.:.
authorize cities to levy a 5% tax on alcoholic beverages, cou~u~diion ,~ ~
the premises where sold.
Mandated Costs - Reimbursement - Pensions excluded SB-19$0 -
Proposes to exclude from the obligation of the. State to reimbur, se
local agencies for State mandated costs of any change in the
prov~ns of any public employees'retirement system.
Council discussion indicated that there was no cohesive opin£on
among the COUncil members regarding any of these items.. Several~Counc~l
members felt they would require further time for consideration of this pending
legislation, in particular Councilman Seymour requested a copy of the proposed
Assembly Bill AB-112, which he remarked he would prefer ~o read prior to making
his recommendation.
Mr. Murdoch advised that in order to forward Council's response in
time for ~he c~ittee hearing, they wou~d have to take that action before
Tuesday, ~pril 2~, 1974, however, there is additional ~ime beyond the committee
stage, p~ior to enactment of the legislation within which the Council ~ould
forward ~he~r opimions.
,No further act£onwas taken by the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-184 - ORANGETHORPE - NIXON FREEWAY ANNEXATI@.~,,(u2in~bi~;
Pu~ant ~o authority granted by the Lo~al Agency Formation Co~nission Resolution
No. '7~-21, CounCilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 74R-184 for ad®pti~n~
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Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF ANAHEIM OF THE TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED
ORANGETHORPE-NIXON FREEWAY ANNEXATION. (38~ acres on the southwest side
of the Nixon Freeway).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-184 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-185 - LICENSE AGREEMENT ATCHISON, TOPEKA,~ AND SANTA FE
ELECTRIC POWER LINES: Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 74R-185 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR.
(ATWOOD STATION).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas' and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-185 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTIONNO, 74R-186 - ACCEFTINGEASEMENTS ACROSS RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY -
ATCHISON, TOPEKA~ AND SANTA FE: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-186
for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN
EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREFOR
(RIGHT OF WAY NO. 247-21 AND 202-5).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-186 duly passed and adopted.
APPO!N_TMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: In an attempt to encourage citizen par-
tfzipation in local government and to make available a list for Council to
use for appointments as vacancies may odcur, Councilwoman Kaywood asked that
Anaheim Citizens who would like to serve on specific Boards and Commissions
submit applications listing their qualifications, reasons for wanting to
serve, and amount of time willing and able to give. She further suggested
that interviews he held to keep the list current.
The Council concurred with the suggestion presented by Councilwoman
Kaywood.
REVOCATION OF COUNCIL POLICY NO~ 106A: Councilwoman Kaywood stated that she felt
Anaheim residents should be seen and heard on matters which are important to
them and that when an emergency situation arises in which there.is not
sufficient time to use the normal procedure to be placed on the agenda, the
option of addressing the Council should still be open to them. She thereupon
moved that Council Policy No. 106A be revoked.
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Councilman Sneegas advised that he would be in favor of such
revocation if Councilwoman Kaywood would define an emergency situation.
Councilwoman Kaywood indicated that she would designate as an
emergency whatever is of an urgent nature to the individual wishing to address
the Council.
Councilman Seymour seconded the foregoing motion. MOTION CARRIED.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 15, 1974, 7:00 P.M,: Council-
woman Kaywood directed Staff to arrange a work session with the City Planning
C~mfLission at the earliest possible date and to place the following items on
the agenda for discussion:
1. Planning Commission reevaluation of the hillside grading
ordinance with the 50-foot limitation on cut and fill reinstated.
2. Reevaluation of the Planning Commission's original rec-
ommendation on 25-foot driveway setbacks to eliminate the 6 to
10-foot driveways withs~e automatic electric garage door openers,
which have created an additional shortage of off-street parking
and an additional energy drain.
·
3. To upgrade the Building Code for better basic construction,
particularly to provide more insulation for noise attenuation and
to ease the energy shortage, to save on heating and cooling needs
for homes and buildings.
4. Review of the underground utility policy in all new areas
and where there is widening of streets and moving poles and wires
during construction.
In addition, Councilwoman Kaywood requested that the following
ordinances be returned to Council for further discussion, if possible, next
week:
The Parking Ordinance.
Service Station Ordinance.
Condominium Ordinance - Limiting density to 6 to 10 units per acre.
Mr. Roberts related that the City Planning Co~m~ission at their Meeting
of April 15, 1974, did instruct the Planning Commission Secretary to forward a
letter to the City Council which advises of their desire for definitive direction
from the Council, further suggesting a joint meeting on May 15, 1974.
By general Council consent a joint work session of the AnaheimCity
Council and City Planning Commission was agreed upon for Wednesday, May 15, 1974,
7:00 P.M.
TIME SCIiEDUL~. FOR PLACEMENT OF BOND ISSUE ON THE JUNE 1974 BA?.TOT: In reply to
Council~oman Kaywood, the City Clerk advised that the time has expired for
placement of a bond issue before the electorate in June 1974; that the County
requiresnotification of intent to place a bond issue before the voters 90 days
prior to said election and a certified copy of the official action to initiate
the election and the exact wording of the measure must be received by them 74
days prior to the election. She advised that these respective dates for the
November 5, 1974 General Election are August 7 and August 23, 1974.
SERIES OF JO!NTMEETINGS BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, ANAHEIM
HILLS AND BOM~OWNER GROUPS: Councilman Seymour stated that in view of the concern
expressed by the community for some time regarding the problems involved with
development in Anaheim Hills, which in his opinion has been largely due to a
lack of co~Lunication and understanding, he would like to propose a series of
meetings between the City Council, City Planning Commision, Anaheim Hills/
Texaco Ventures, Inc., the Homeowners Associations and interested property
owners. He expressed the opinion that such meetings could establish better
See Minutes of the City Council of May 21, 1974, Page No. 74-515, '~dinutes".
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understanding by the interested groups as to what is proposed to date and how
the rest of the acreage will be developed which would in turn lead to fewer
continuances and a smoother course for the developers. Accordingly, once
this level of communication has been attained, perhaps the concerned citizens
from the Canyon area will not find it necessary to attend each and every City
Planning Commission and Council meeting.
Councilman Seymour emphasized that he is not suggesting that either
the City Planning Commission, Homeowners Groups or City Council will be
willing to agree on 90 or 95% of what the developer is selling, but perhaps
the percentage of agreement could be improved via such meetings. In.addition,
he indicated that he did not wish to represent that he feels this series of
meetings will quell all of the opposition to development in the Canyon. He
remarked that most of the people realized that some type of development is
going to take place and the fear which they currently'experience is what will
the area be like when it is complete.
.Councilman Seymour stated that he is calling for a minimum of one
such meeting and extending this to more if necessary; the first of such
sessions to be held as soon as is practicable with Anaheim Hills, the City
Council and the City Planning Commission. Further, Councilman Seymour felt
that it would be most appropriate, for the convenience of the Homeowners in
attending such meeting, that they be held in the Canyon area and suggested
the Vista Del Rio Junior High School as a possible site.
Mr. Jim Barisic, Vice President Anaheim Hills, stated in response
to Councilman Seymour that he felt this to be an excellent suggestion and
that his firm will be more than happy to meet and to explain all that they
know about future plans for development in the canyon, at as many meetings
as it takes. He agreed that this type of meeting may develop a better under-
standing of all the problems on both sides, and that they heartily endorse
this proposal.
City Attorney Watts outlined the provision of the Brown Act as it
would relate to the Joint meetings of the Council as proposed by Councilman
Seymour and Councilwoman Kaywood, and advised that it would be his recon~nen-
dation that these be held at regular or adjourned regular meetings in order
to avoid any possible problem pursuant to the Brown Act.
By general Council consent, the first of a potential series of
meetings between the Anaheim City Counci~ City Planning Commission, Anaheim
Hills Inc., Homeowners Groups, interested property owners and the City
technical staff was set for Thursday, April 25, 1974, 7:30 P.M. at the Anaheim
Hills Golf Course Clubhouse.
REP~t OF SECTION 1.04.345 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE - FILING FOR COUNCIL DEEMED
RESIGNATION FROM CO~ISSION: Councilman Seymour stated that he was of the opinion
that the effect of this particular section of the Code is to depress some very
good potential leadership coming up from the ranks of .the various Boards and
Commissions since it makes resignation from service on the Board or Commission
automatic upon the filing of nomination papers for the office of City Council.
Councilman Seymour explained that he feels the Commissions and
Boards provide an excellent training ground for future leadership in the City
and that he strongly disagrees with any type of legislation which would dis-
courage, rather than encourage, these potential leaders since, in the long run,
the City will be the benefactor.
Councilman Seymour thereupon moved that the City Attorney be in-
structed to draft an ordinance which would repeal Section 1.04.345 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION -E. C. WILLIAMSON: Mayor Thom requested the following
letter forwarded this date to Mr. E. C. Willtamson, a former city employee,
and be spread in full in the minutes:
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Mr. E. C. Williamson
1527 E. Pinewood Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
Dated: April 16, 1974
Dear Gene:
It was with deep regret that we learned of your illness and of your
recent retirement from municipal service. We want you to know that
your presence is greatly missed in the organization and we wish to
express our sincere gratitude for your tireless and faithful service
to the City of Anaheim during the past 13 years.
In addition to your outstanding performance in your professional
area, the City Council and your fellow workers are quite familiar
with your achievements in creative writing and in extra-curricular
goverranental public relations. Through these factors, your City
has gained added prominence and prestige. These voluntary projects
of yours have aided greatly in establishing Anaheim's leadership
in the fields of sanitation and solid waste disposal.
Please be assured, Gene, that your talents have not gone unnoticed
and that your valuable services through the years have not been taken
for granted.
We wish the best of everything to you and to your family in your
retirement. May you now enjoy the rewards which go with a Job
well done.
Most cordially,
s/W. J. Thom
Mayor
s/John Seymour
Mayor Pro Tem
s/Miriam Kaywood
Councilwoman
c/Calvin L. Pebley
Councilman
c/Ralph G. Sneegas
Councilman
WIThDRaWAL FROM JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM THE CHINO HILLS AI~fBORITY: Mayor
Thom related that over the past year he has opposed the City of Anaheim's
participation in. the Joint Powers Agreement with the Cities of Stanton and
Chino to form the Chino Hills Airport Authority. He thereupon moved that the
City Attorney's office be instructed to prepare a resolution to withdraw the
City of Anaheim from the Joint Powers Agreement to form the Chino Hills Airport
Authority. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion.
Prior to voting on the foregoing motion, Councilman Sneegas stated
that the withdrawal of the City of Anaheim from this Joint Powers Agreement
does not mean the airport cannot be built and leaves the possibility that it
could be built over the objections of the City of Anaheim, should it be
determined at the end of the feasibility study that it would be detrimental
to this city. He expressed the opinion that in looking toward the future, the
City of Anaheim should be a part of the research process whereby they continue
to have some input into the matter.
Further, Councilman Sneegas expressed surprise that Councilman
Seymour had signed and voted to adopt a Chamber of Conmerce Resolution en-
couraging the Council to support the airport study, and then during his
campaign made statements contradictory to this position. He reiterated that
he felt the City's withdrawal from this Agreement would be a mistake.
Mayor Thom observed that the opinions of the County of Orange and
adjoining Counties and the Cities in Orange County as well are in opposition
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to the airport and that he has always considered the City of Anaheim a
Municipal Corporation and not a regional air transportation board and
therefore, until such time as the regional government addresses itself
to the problem he does not feel it is appropriate for the City of Anaheim
to preempt in that field.
Councilman Seymour wished to clarify that during his campaign it
was brought to his attention that he had signed the Chamber of Commerce
Resolution reco~nending that this City proceed with the 3oint Powers Agree-
ment and feasibility study of Chino Hills Jet Airport..He advised that he
had requested time and again that this resolution be carefully re-read as it
does not state that the Chamber of C~-m,erce.ever supported a concept of
either studying or building an airport at Chino Hills, but states that the
Chamber recommends to the City Council that they investigate the feasibility
of entering into a 3oint Powers Agreement.
Mayor Thom called for a vote on the foregoing motion to direct
City Attorney's Office to prepare the resolution withdrawing from the Joint
Powers Agreement to form the Chino Hills Airport Authority. To this motion
Councilman Sneegas vote "no". MOTION CARRIED.
In answer to Councilman Pebley, Mr. Watts advised that the City is
under no obligation pursuant to the decision to withdraw.
Further, Mr. Watts related that the Agreement provides that the City
may withdraw on 30 days'written notice, and that he would draw up the resolu-
tion for presentation to the Council next week, and the withdrawal would be
effective 30 days from adoption of same.
ADJO~NT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn to Wednesday, April 17, 1974,
9:00 A.M. for the purpose of a combined City Council-Department Head budget
study meeting. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 3:55 P.M.
Signed ~ ~'/~. ~z~~
City Clerk
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