1972/03/07The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton
PRESENT: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER: Robert M. Davis
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph B. Geisler
CITY CLERK: Dene M. Daoust
FINANCE DIRECTOR: M.R. Ringer
CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Ronald Thompson
ZONING SUPERVISOR: Charles Roberts
Mayor Pro Tem Stephenson called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION- Reverend Arthur Krebs, of the First Congregational Church, gave
the Invocation. g
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FIASSALUTEI Councilman Don R. Roth led the Assembly in the Pledge of Al-
legiance to the Flag.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW E Frank a h City
partment, introduced new emplooyees�attendingtheCouncilomeeting
as part of the City's orientation program. g
Mayor Pro Tem Stephenson welcomed the new employees.
TRIDENT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS D S• Public Information Officer Kenneth
Clements introdu to th Council a group of ninth -grade students
from Trident Junior High. School attending the Council meeting in
connection with their course on City Governments, Past and Pres
ent.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephenson welcomed the students on behalf of the
Council.
S• Approval of the Minutes of the Anaheim City Council meeting held Feb-
ruary 29, 1972 was deferred to the next regular meeting.
Sagursaig_graina On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth,
correction of the Minutes of the Anaheim City Council meeting held April 20,
1971, was authorized as follows: Page 71 -238, change the authorized amount
from $6,700.00 to $6,300.00. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVE! OF READING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Thom 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 Councilmen unless, after read-
ing of the title, specific request is made by a Councilman for the reading
of such ordinance or resolution. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion.
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City, in the
amount of $1,036,825.67, in accordance with the 1971 -72 Budget, were approved.
Submitted by Co 1 6 C'� 4! 0,� USE PER i T 0 1244:
y rporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, requesting a change of zone from R to R 3,
to establish a 57 -unit, planned residential condominium development on pro-
perty located on the east side of Euclid Street, south of Orangewood Avenue,
with waivers of:
a. Requirement that a lot have frontage on a dedicated street.
b. Minimum building site area.
c. Minimum building site width.
d. Maximum height within 150 feet of any R -A Zone.
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC72 -16,
recommended said reclassification be denied, and pursuant to Resolution No.
PC72 -17, denied said conditional use permit.
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The City Clerk submitted correspondence dated March 6, 1972, from
Harry Knisely, Agent for the Applicant, requesting that this public hearing
be continued to March 21, 1972, so that it may be heard by a full Council.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Roth, public
hearing on Reclassification No. 70 -71 -56 and Conditional Use Permit No. 1244
was continued to March 21, 1972, as requested by the Agent for the Applicant.
MOTION CARRIED.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7439, REVISION NO. 1: Developer William J. Krueger.
Property located on the east side of Euclid Street, south of Orangewood Ave-
nue, and contains 49 proposed R -3 zoned lots.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting held February 7, 1972,
denied said tentative tract.
Inasmuch as Tentative Tract No. 7439 involves the same property as
Reclassification No. 70 -71 -56 and Conditional Use Permit No. 1244, Councilman
Pebley moved that consideration of this tract also be continued to March 21,
1972, 1:30 P.M., to be considered in conjunction with the zoning application,
in accordance with request by Harry Knisely, Agent. Councilman Roth seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEAR IG RECLASSIFICATION NO. 71- 72 -29: Submitted by Seventh and Olive
Corporation, requesting a change of zone from R -A to C -1, for property located
on the west side of Manchester Avenue, south of Orangewood Avenue Conditional
Use Permit No. 1136).
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC72 -28,
recommended said reclassification be approved, subject to the following con-
ditions:
1. That all engineering requirements of the City of Anaheim along
Manchester Avenue, including preparation "of improvement plans and installation
of all improvements, such as curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street grading and
paving, drainage facilities, or other appurtenant work shall be complied with
as required by the City Engineer and in accordance with standard plans and
specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer; and that street
lighting facilities along Manchester Avenue shall be installed as required
by -the Director of Public Utilities and in accordance with standard plans and
specifications on file in the office of the Director of Public Utilities; and
that a bond in an amount and form satisfactory to'the City of Anaheim shall
be posted with the City to guarantee the installation of the above mentioned
requirements.
2. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of
Anaheim the sum of 15c per front foot along Manchester Avenue for tree planting
purposes.
3. That trash storage areas shall be provided in accordance with
approved plans on file with the office of the Director of Public Works.
4. That fire hydrants shall be installed as required and determined
to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department.
5. That a bond in an amount and form satisfactory to the City of
Anaheim shall be posted with the City to guarantee the installation of a six
foot masonry wall along the southwest, northwest and southeast property lines.
6. That a parcel map to record the approved division of subject
property be submitted to and approved by the City of Anaheim and then be re-
corded in the office of the Orange County Recorder.
7. That subject property shall be served by underground utilities.
8. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a man-
ner satisfactory to the City Engineer.
9. That subject property shall be developed substantially in ac-
cordance with plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked
Exhibit Nos. 1, 2, and 3.
10. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject pro-
perty, Condition Nos. 1, 2, 5, and 6, above mentioned, shall be completed.
The provisions or rights granted by this resolution shall become null and
void by action of the City Council unless said conditions are complied with
within 180 days; or such further time as the City Council may grant.
11. That Condition Nos. 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9, above mentioned, shall
be complied with prior to final building and zoning inspections.
City Hall. Anaheim. California COUNCIL MINUTES March 7. 1972. 1 :30 P.M.
The City Clerk submitted correspondence dated March 2, 1972, from
the City of Orange, stating they have no comment on the application.
Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts noted the location of subject
property, existing uses and zoning in the immediate area, and briefed the
evidence submitted to and considered by the City Planning Commission. He
added that the Applicant had indicated he proposed to develop an insurance
adjuster's office on this property.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephenson asked if the Applicant or his Agent was
present and was satisfied with the recommendations of the City Planning Com-
mission, to which he received an affirmative reply from Donald B. Christeson,
President of Christeson Development Company, 2100 East Fourth Street, Santa
Ana.
The Mayor Pro Tem asked if anyone wished to address the Council in
opposition; there being no response, declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 72R -78: Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 72R -78 for
adoption, authorizing preparation of necessary ordinance changing the zone
as requested, subject to the conditions recommended by the City Planning Com-
mission.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETER-
MINING THAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING SHOULD
BE AMENDED AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED.
(71 -72 -29 C -1)
adopted.
ZION:
man Thom
day trial
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
None
Dutton
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The Mayor Pro Tem declared Resolution No. 72R -78 duly passed and
AMAHEIM POOL BALL APPLICATION AMENDMENTt Request of Laird D. Hoskins, dated
January 28, 1972, was submitted to amend his original application,(approved
September 7, 1971), to include panguingue, to be played at Anaheim Pool Hall,
108 North Anaheim Boulevard. Also submitted were reports of the City Attor-
ney's office and Chief of Police stating no objection and recommending that,
if approved, such activity be carefully controlled and limited to a trial
basis of a specific period of time.
Councilman Roth offered a motion authorizing the request. Council
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
In reply to Council questioning, the City Attorney suggested a 90-
would be sufficient, at which time it could be reviewed.
Councilman Roth amended his motion to authorize panguingue at Ana-
heim Pool Hall for a period of 90 days, on a trial basis. Councilman Thom
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
TAXI STANDS YELLOW CAB CO ANY: Request of Edward A. Slagle, Yellow Cab Com-
pany, dated February 1,1972, was submitted to establish one new taxi stand
on the west side of Anaheim Boulevard (near Smith Reafsnyder Furniture Com-
pany), and to relocate two stands from 217 South Anaheim Boulevard to the
southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and Broadway, along with copies of
letters of approval from Smith Reafsnyder Furniture Company and Bank of
America. Also submitted was a report of the City Attorney and reports
of the City Engineer and Chief of Police, recommending approval.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Thom,
new taxi stand and relocation of two existing stands were approved as
requested, in accordance with recommendations. ZIYrION CARRIED.
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WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE STATEWIDE AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH CENTER. UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORIA. RIVERSIDE: Request of C. Ray Thompson, University of California,
Riverside, dated February 8, 1972 was submitted for waiver of business license
fee required for interviewing in Anaheim for the Statewide Air Pollution Re-
search Center at the University. Also submitted were reports of the Treasurer
and City Attorney's office stating no objection on the basis that it was a
bona fide, non profit organization.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Thom, busi-
ness license fee was waived as requested. MOTION CARRIED.
FIREWc XS IJSPLAY ?ERMIT DISNEYLAND: Application filed by Raymond Contrucci,
President, California Fireworks Display Company, for permit to allow public
fireworks displays at 9:00 P.M., June 17 through December 31, 1972, and mid-
night, New Year's Eve, at Disneyland Park; was submitted and granted as re-
quested, on motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth. MOTION
CARRIED.
TEMPORARY MEET NAME CHANGE ORT DAY: Request of Mrs. Harriet Haselton, dated
February 5, 1972, was submitted to temporarily name Bali Road (between Brook
hurst and Gilbert Streets) "ORT Street" for the period March 15 to March 22,
1972, in connection with a membership campaign of Organization for Rehabili-
tation Through Training. Also submitted were reports of the Public Works
Director and Chief of Police stating no objection, but calling attention to
the fact that a portion of Ball Road that they wish to rename is in the County,
thus the City has no jurisdiction over that.
In reply to Council questioning, the City Attorney advised that no
organization may be permitted to post signs within a street right -of -way; how-
ever, it is within the province of the City Council to change the name of a
street, either temporarily or permanently, and thus permission could be granted
to temporarily post a street name change within the right -of -way. He added
that the organization necessarily would have to obtain permission from Orange
County to change the name of that part of the street that is in County terri-
tory.
MOTION: Councilman Roth offered a motion to grant permission to temporarily
change that portion of Ball Road within Anaheim.
The Assistant City Manager suggested a condition of approval be that
the sign be removed at the end of the period requested and that restrictions
could be imposed as to the kind of sign to be posted.
The Mayor Pro Tem invited the Applicant to address the Council.
Mrs. Harriet Haselton advised the sign they desired to post would
be supplemental to the regular street name sign and would be made of 18" x 24"
posterboard and attached to the street name post, stating "ORT Day" and "ORT
Street" and a few words indicating it is so named by action of the City Council.
Council discussion followed, and Mrs. Haselton stated their main ob-
jective is to attach the sign to the street name post on the corner of Brook
hurst Street and Ball Road and have a photograph taken with the Mayor Pro Tem
in attendance at the time the sign is posted.
Councilman Roth restated his motion to grant permission to attach
one 18" x 24" posterboard sign on the street name post at Brookhurst Street
and Ball Road, temporarily changing the name of that portion of Ball Road to
"ORT Street," as requested, subject to removal of the sign at termination of
the period requested. Councilman Pebley seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION 110. 72R -79 WORK ORDER NO. 1240: Upon receipt of certification from
the Director of Public Works, Councilman Roth offered Resolution No. 72R -79
for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
City Hall. Anaheim. California COUNCIL MINUTES March 7. 1972. 1 :30 P.M.
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 COM-
PLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE PERALTA HILLS DRIVE
SEWER IMPROVEMENT, FROM LAKEVIEW AVENUE TO 640 FEET SOUTH OF LAKEVIEW, IN
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 1240. (De Leon Construction)
Roll Call Vote:
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 72R -80 DEEDS OF EASEMENT: Councilman Thom offered Resolution
No. 72R-80 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN
DEEDS AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Orange County Water District; Juergen
G.R. Franck; Donald H. Grothe; E.H. Baumann; Emil H. Baumann; Arthur G.
Ricketts; East Anaheim Christian Church; Alexander Haagen, Bernardo M. Yorba,
Jr.; John Yoshito Kameyama; Robert Jones; Alfred D. Paino.)
Roll Call Vote:
adopted.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton
The Mayor Pro Tem declared Resolution No. 72R -79 duly passed and
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton
The Mayor Pro Tem declared Resolution No. 72R -80 duly passed and
PURCHME JACK AN BORE 24" STEEL CASING:
on informal bids received for jack and
24" Steel Casing for Kellogg Street at
VENDOR
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The Assistant City Manager reported
boring 80 linear feet and furnishing
Orangethorpe Avenue, as follows:
TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDING TAX
Pioneer Jacking Company, Santa Fe Springs
K.T. M. Road Boring Company $3,366.00 uo
g o° ��y No Quote
Pacific Coast Boring Company No Quote
Bart Pipe Line, Inc. No Quote
Patrick Boring Company No Quote
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Thom, the
bid of Pioneer Jacking Company was accepted and work authorized in the amount
of $3,366.00, including tax. MOTION CARRIED.
PURCHAgE OF EQUIPMENT PUP TRAILER WITH 8-YARD DUMP BODY: The Assistant City
Manager reported on the recommended purchase of a Pup Trailer with 8-yard
Dump Body for the Street Department, and advised that such equipment is
available from Gar Wood -Los Angeles Truck Equipment, Inc., on a surplus
basis, at a cost of $4,748.25, including tax, a savings of approximately
$1,500.00. He further advised that this item is not budgeted, and recom-
mended that, if approved for purchase, it be paid for out of Council Con-
tingency Funds.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth, purchase
was authorized from Gar Wood -Los Angeles Trucking Equipment, Inc., at a cost
of $4,748.25, including tax. Funds for this purchase to be obtained from the
Council Contingency Fund. MOTION CARRIED.
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R3 OF PUNS: On recommendation of the Assistant City Manager, Councilman Thom
moved to transfer funds in the amount of $4,748.25 from the Council Contingency
Fund to Account No. 100 421 910 -08, to cover of a purchase of a Pup Trailer
with 8 -yard Dump Body from Gar Wood -Los Angeles Trucking Equipment, Inc., for
the street department. Councilman Roth seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims were denied, as recommended by the
City Attorney, and ordered referred to the insurance carrier, on motion by
Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Thom:.
a. Claim submitted by Barbarann Chowhan, for purported personal
property damages sustained as result of City employee turning power on and
off, while checking meter box at claimant's residence, which resulted in her
TV burning .out, on or about February 18, 1972.
b. Claim submitted by Rolland G. Goldfinch, for purported personal
property damages sustained as result of Anaheim Police Officer backing police
car into claimant's vehicle, on. or about December 24, 1971.
c. Claim submitted by John H. Lundi, for purported personal property
damages sustained as result of City Groundsman, in process of pulling wire on
a pole, dropping it on claimant's automobile, on or about February 7, 1972.
adopted.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUI ON I. 72R-81 KATHRYN- LINDSAY ANNEXATION (INHABITED): Councilman Roth
offered Resolution No. 72R -81 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT
OF LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION'S CONSENT AND AUTHORIZING PROPONENTS TO
CIRCULATE PETITION RE KATHRYN- LINDSAY ANNEXATION (INHABITED).
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton
The Mayor Pro Tem declared Resolution No. 72R -81 duly passed and
CORRESP0NDE>p: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley:
a. Anaheim City School District Expressing appreciation for as-
signing a crossing guard at the intersection of Euclid Street and Crescent
Avenue.
b. City of Buena Park Park and Recreation Commission Resolution
No. 2 Requestiig prompt acquisition of the Los Coyotes Park Site as proposed
by the Master Plan of Regional Parks for Orange County.
c. City of Norwalk Resolution No. 2500 Requesting that other
cities join with the City of Norwalk in requesting the Legislature of the
State of California to revise the manner in which sales tax revenues are dis-
tributed.
d. Before the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 52932
Valen Parking Management, Inc., dba the Town Tour (Fun Bus) Co., for Certifi-
cate of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate motor vehicle passenger
transit service between points within the County of Orange, State of Califor-
nia.
e. Before the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 51107
Extension of time to February 1, 1973, for Douglas Bus Lines to institute
service to Autonetics Laguna Niguel facility.
f. Financial and Operating Reports for the month of January, 1972:
Electrical Division Utilities Department
g. Anaheim Public Library Board Minutes January 17, 1972.
h. Cultural Arta Commission Minutes February 3, 1972.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor Pro Tem declared Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE NO. 3017: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (69-70-31(2) M-1)
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ORDINANCE NO. 3015: Councilman Pebley offered Ordinance No. 3015 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2937 BY DELETING
CERTAIN CONDITIONS THERETO. (Deleting Conditions Nos. 4 and 7 Reclassifica-
tion No. 69- 70 -20)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton
3015 duly passed and adopted.
No. 3017 for first reading.
18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION WITHROW STEAK AND LOBSTER HOUSE: Applica-
tion submitted by James W. Connely, Lee Symonds and Donald W. Withrow, for
Original Transaction, On -Sale Beer and Wine (Bona Fide Eating Place) for With-
row Steak and Lobster House, 315 South Magnolia Avenue, was presented by the
Assistant City Manager to the City Council for their information.
On motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Roth, the City
Attorney was authorized to file a conditional protest with the Alcoholic Bev-
erage Control Board against said application on the basis that the premises
are presently located in a C -1 Zone, which does not permit the On -Sale sale
of alcoholic beverages. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO, 72R -82 UPGRADE. STORKEEPER AND PARK EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN: Council-
man Roth offered Resolution No. 72R -82 for adoption.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 71R-471 AMENDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR THE JOB CLASSES OF STORE-
KEEPER AND PARK EQUIPMENT SERVICEMAN.
adopted.
Refer to Resolution Book.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Roth, Pebley, Thom and Stephenson
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Dutton
The Mayor Pro Tem declared Resolution No. 72R -82 duly passed and
RESIGNATION COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: On motion by Councilman Thom,
seconded by Councilmam Pebley, resignation of Stanley J. Pawlowski from the
Community Redevelopment Commission was accepted with regret, and the City
Clerk was directed to forward a letter of appreciation to Mr. Pawlowski for
his services to the City of Anaheim to date. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
FIXED ASSETS ACCOUNTING: Report of the Finance Director was submitted, forwarding
correspondence from the City auditing firm of White Steichen, setting forth
their proposed fees to undertake a study to determine the extent of Fixed
Assets records desirable and necessary for the City of Anaheim, as measured
by the benefits to be derived and the costs of establishing and maintaining
such records.
Finance Director M.R. Ringer explained the present method of retain-
ing records on buildings, equipment, land and utilities, and recommended the
Council move slowly in setting up centralized fixed assets records because of
the costs involved, including having each asset's value appraised, which would
cost a minimum of $50,000.00; that an appraisal by Tait Appraisal Company of
buildings and equipment only, which was made 10 years ago, had cost $6,180.00.
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He added that an additional small staff also would be necessary to
maintain such records at an approximately cost of $20,000.00 to $50,000.00
annually; computer charges would be approximately $10,000.00 per year, and
consulting fees $10,000.00, and the cost of setting up the records would be
in addition.
Mr. Ringer stated that, since Governmental agencies do not have the
Internal Revenue regulations of private industry, they have been slow in de-
veloping Fixed Assets records, and thus he would prefer to avoid these addi-
tional costs until such time as the need for these records is established.
In reply to Council questioning, Mr. Ringer advised that the advan-
tage of these records at this time would be that there would be no qualifying
statement by the auditors on the Annual Audit Reports; however, this statement
is present in the reports of most cities, although the trend now is moving
toward centralizing Fixed Assets records.
Councilman Roth asked that the other Orange County cities be surveyed
to determine which have Fixed Assets accounting procedures, and that those cities
that do have it be requested to state the-advantages they derive from it and a
report made to the Council on the pros and cons of the procedure versus the costs.
Councilman Thom stated that he has felt for a long time there is a
critical need for Fixed Assets accounting in the City of Anaheim.
Assistant City Manager Robert Davis advised that in earlier correspon-
dence on this subject from White Steichen they had stated that determining the
historical cost of these assets would be difficult; they did not say we do not
have records.
He added that the Utilities Department is working toward a system of
capitalizing materials; however, he felt that until such time as those proced-
ures are completed, which he estimated would be in a year or two, having an ap-
praisal made would be of no value.
Councilman Stephenson stated he was not in favor of spending money
for a study of Fixed Assets records at this time.
MO ION: Councilman Thom advised that he believed it was important to have such
a study made, and thereupon offered a motion to request the auditing firm of
White Steichen to make the study.
There being no second to the motion, Mayor Pro Tem Stephenson de-
clared the motion dead, for lack of a second.
Councilman Thom expressed displeasure at the death of his motion,
and stated he felt the electorate was entitled to such a study.
Councilman Pebley stated he felt that, in view of the fact the aud-
iting firm had not recommended the study be made at this time, and the Finance
Director had recommended against it, he did not feel the taxpayers would approve
of such an expenditure.
Councilman Stephenson moved that no further action be taken on hav-
ing an estimation made of Fixed Assets until such time as it becomes necessary.
Councilman Pebley seconded the motion. To this motion, Councilman Thom voted
"No." MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOINT Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn. Councilman Thom seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 2:40 P.M.
Signed
City Clerk