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City H~..ll, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - August 6 ~ 1974 ~ 1: 30 P..H.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour (arrived at 1:35 P.M.), Pebley,
Sneegas and Thom
ABSENT: .- COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: John Harding
CITY ATTORNEY: Alan R. Watts
CITY CLERK: Aloha M. Hougard
CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox
PLANNING SUPERVISOR: Don McDaniel
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae
UTILITIES DIRECTOR: Gordon W. Hoyt
Mayor Thom called the meeting to order.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilmen Ralph G. Sneegas led the Assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, Minutes
of the Anaheim City Council Regular Meetings held June 18, June 25, July 2, and
July 9, 1974 and Adjourned Regular Meetings held June 18 and July 2, 1974, were
approved. Mayor Thom abstained from voting on the Minutes of July 9, 1974.
MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Pebley moved to waive the
readim~ 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 b~ANI-
MOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - F!~kNCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the amount
of $2,360,244.59, in accordance with the 1974-75 Budget, were approved.
COlff!~ ~I~L~C ~_.~C_- - ~m~_ ~sSIF!~TION ~0. 73-74-62 AL~O V~mT~, E NO. '2612, EKVlR-
VIRONM~NTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 107~ REVISION NO. 1~ TENTATIVE TRACT NOS. 8511~ REVISION
NO. 3~ AND 8707 (RECLASSIFICATION NO. 73-74-27 AND VARIANCE NO. 2565}: Submitted by
The William Lyon Company for a change in zone from R-A to RS-5000 (Portion No. A)
and R-2 (Portion No. B), to establish a 26-unit RS-5000 single-family residential
developmmnt on Portion No. A, and to establish a 170-unit multiple-family resi-
dential development on Portion No. B. Subject property is located on the south
side of Imperial Highway, northwesterly of the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue
and Imperial Highway. Subject variance requests Code waivers of the following:
a. Maximum permitted he£ght within 150 feet of an R-A Zone.
b. Required masonry wall abutting an R-A Zone.
The City Planning Commission recommended the City Council certify
Environmental Impact Report No. 107, Revision No. 1, &s being in co~pliance with
th~ gnviro~tal Quality Act, and recommended denial of subject reclaesification,
and denied subject variance. Both tentative tract meps were denied by the Plan-
ning Commission on the basis of the recommended disapproval of Reclassification
No. 73-74-62, and denial of Variance No. 261Z.
Public hearing was held February 19, 1974, on Reclassification No.
73-74-27 and Variance No. 2565, first submitted for subject property by Prudencio
E. Yorba, at which time the hearing was continued to April 23, 1974 for submis-
sion of revised plans, and further continued to June 18, 1974,' at which time the
D~velop~mnt Services Department recommended additional continuation to allow time
for readvertising of revised development plans under new Reclassification No'.
73-74-62 for public hearing before the City Planning Commission.
Public hearing before the City coUn~cil was held Juiy 23, 1974, at which
time the hearing was closed and decision of the City Council continued to this
date to allow time for the developer to redesign the project, with RS-5000 zoning
for the 7.5 acre northwest portion (Portion No. A) and condominium units on the
balance (Portion No. B), utilizing cul-de-sac treatment for Cresthill Drive at
the boundary between the two zones.
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The City Council Members having no objections, Mayor Thom reopened the
public hearing on this matter.
Planning Supervisor Don McDaniel pointed out Alternate Plan Nos. 1 and
2, posted on the east wall of the Council Chambers, describing the differences
as follows: both plans contain 152 individual condominium units rather than
170, as previously proposed, and 42 RS-5000 zoned dwellings rather than 26; the
major differences being that the previous plans required a waiver of the maximum
height limits within 150 feet of R-A property (the golf course and property
immediately to the east fronting on Imperial Highway), whereas the new proposal
would require said request being applied to units along the line separating the
Portion No. A, single-family development from Portion No. B. Further, the two
revised plans submitted by the developer do not incorporate Cresthill Drive as
part of a through street system, but instead, employs cul-de-sacs 'prohibiting
such a system. Plan No. 1 shows modified cul-de-sacs for Cresthill Drive,
located between the present easterly terminus of said street and the westerly
terminus of the new street proposed for subject development, while Plan No. 2
illustrates cul-de-sacs back-to-back at the line of separation between the
proposed RS-5000 Zone and the condominiumunits. This would route existing
traffic from the RS-5000 portion west to Kellogg Drive, while traffic from the
condominums would exit out to Orangethorpe Avenue.
Mr. McDaniel pointed out that the Traffic Engineer has consistently
recommended that Cresthill Drive be extended as a through street to facilitate
traffic circulation and to provide adequate access for emergency services, as
reflected on Alternate No. 1 contained in the City Engineer's report. Alternate
No. 2 and 3, respectively, illustrate the modified cul-de-sac at the northwest
boundary of subject property, and the back-to-back cul-de-sacs at the dividing
line between the RS-$000 Zone and the R-2 Zone, as illustrated on the developer's
Plan Nos. 1 and 2.
Regarding the density of the proposed development, Mr. McDaniel pointed
out that the original plan called for condominiums with 11.95 units per net acre;
Revision No. 1 had 12.75 units per acre, and Revision No. 2 showed 12.4 units per
acre. In the RS-5000 portion, the original plan had 5.83 units per acre, Revision
No. 1, 5.8 units per acre and Revision No. 2 al.so 5.8. For the total project,
the original density was 10.5, Revision No. 1, 10.13, and Revision No. 2, 10.0.
Mayor Thom asked if the petitioner wished to address the Council.
Mr. Peter Ochs, Executive Vice President of The William Lyon Company,
referred to the two plans posted on the wall, and reported that the dividing
line between the RS-5000 (Portion No. A) and the R-2 (Portion No. B) had been
relocated a little further to the southeast, resulting in a plan which the
petitioner believes is feasible and provides the solutions the Council requested
at the July 23, 1974 public hearing. He read a petition in favor of the proposed
development signed by 92 residents of the existing Lyon Company condominium area
to the south (approximately 150 units occupied).
Councilwoman Kaywood inquired how many of the existing condominium units
on property to the south have been constructed, and the number of occupancies.
Mr. Ochs advised that approximately 170 of the 318 units have been
completed, with another 36 currently under construction; approximately 145 to
150 are occupied.
With reference to grading within the proposed development, Councilman
Seymour asked what the greatest differential in grade would be between the
existing and the proposed RS-5000 zoning.
Mr. Ochs indicated that the highest portion of subject property was now
approximately a 25-foot grade (northwest corner of the land), which would be cut
back approximately 1/3~to a 16-foot grmde; then the property will "stair-step"
down along the boundary to Cresthill Drive, resulting in the property along the
north side of the street being at the same grade as the existing lot to the west.
Councilman Seymour inquired about drainage provisions for the area im-
mediately adjacent to the existing RS-5000 development on the west, and Mr. Ochs
described the problem with which they were faced, that the developers of these
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adjacent homes had left a high, unlandscaped slope bank behin~ the rear yard;
and The Lyon Company intends to alleviate the problem by developin~ a
swale all along the toe of the slope at the grade of the existin~ homes to carry
off imto the street any waters from the slopes, which will pull the toe of the
slope away from the existing fences.
In response to additional question by Councilman Seymour relative to
the flat pad areas of the proposed rear yards, Mr. Ochs reported that the revised
plans indicate the minimum flat pad area of rear yards to be 10 feet from the
d~ell~ng to the top of any slope ban~. In the northeast portion of the property~
the distance from the rear of the dwellings to the adjacent property lines would
be a minEmum of 30 feet, and the 81opes would have a ratio of one and one-half
to one, subject to the condition of the soil. At present, it is expected that
Portion No. A will be developed first, with condominiumunitS on Portion No. B
being scheduled in sequence with the marketing of those currently under construc-
tion to the south.
In answer to question by Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Ochs advised that
each four-unit building will contain five covered garages, and those residents
who do not have two garage spaces will have an additional assigned open parking
space; that each garage door opening will be nine feet in width, although the
existing condominium garages have an eight-foot opening.
As a matter of clarification, Mr. McDaniel reported that the Anaheim
Municipal Code requires 10 by 20-foot garage areas, with a minimum of an nine-
foot opening.
Mayor Thom asked if anyone wished to address the City Council in sup-
port of the proposed development, there being no response, asked for opposition.
Mr. Jim Draughon, 1927 Elder Glen Circle, addressed the City Council
advising that he was opposed to this expansion of the condominium development,
and felt the needs of the community would be better served if the entire property
was developed under the RS-5000 Zone requirements. He expressed opposition to
the waiver of maximum permitted height within 150 feet of the single-family
homes, noting that the new plan shows 20 feet between single-family homes and
the two-story condominiums which he considered improper and a gross injustice.
He further objected to the density, to the fact that floor plans do not meet
standards of the RM-4000 Zone, and to the lack of adequate parking facilities.
He felt it inequitable to combine the two portions of the property when computing
the density figure, and again expressed the objection to the proposed development
on the basis of establishing an undesirable precedent.
Mr. William E. Ehrle, 2211 East Romneya Drive, addressed the City
Council representing I.C.E.B.E.R.G., COAL, and the Cerritos-Walnut Homeowners'
Association, being of the opinion that to provide a livable environment was of
primary importance. He stressed the need to avoid excessive traffic in the
Santa Ann Canyon, the overloading of school facilities, and the rising air and
water pollution, and he noted the decline of open space. Planning with vision
would slow down, but not halt growth, as he felt that Anaheim deserves much more
than Just adequate housing, parks, libraries, police and fire protection.
Mr. Ehrle was of the opinion that the development under consideration
was inadequate, and the proposed condominium units were substandard to the
RS-5000 homes, and due'to the caliber of construction, could be considered a po-
tent/A1 slum area adjacent to proposed middle income housing on Portion No. A.
Further, the proposed condominiums would not meet the need for low income housing,
due to the required 5 to 20% down payments, and high monthly payments.
In conclusion, Mr. Ehrle called attention to the industrial survey
initiated by the City Council, the results of which had been submitted by the
Chamber of Commerce only a week ago, which revealed that local businessmen favor
more and better apartments, and better housing, not more condominiums. He noted
· the need for an increase in police, fire, rescue and ambulance services to resi-
dents of the canyon area. Concerning the environmental impact report submitted,
he was of the opinion that the revisions to plans warrant a supplement being
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presented to the City by the developer, showing the cumulative effect of the
proposed development on traffic and air quality, etc.
In response to questions by Councilman Seymour, Mr. Ehrle stated that
they would like to see the entire property developed under the RS-5000 Zone;
that although residents of the existing Lyon Company condominiums seem to be
satisfied, he was looking beyond in order to see the long-run picture. He noted
that FHA loans have not been made available on this development, and in his
opinion, if these condominium homes do not meet the standards of the FHA, they
are likely to deteriorate more rapidly.
Councilman Seymour agreed that perhaps the proposed R-2 zoned construc-
tion could not be considered low income housing, however, he was of the opinion
that developments do not have to meet the standards of the FHA or. the VA in.
order to be well designed and constructed. He noted the original purposes of
the RS-5000 Zone, to provide single-family residential homes at a lower price,
and to provide a buffer for a transition of uses. He asked if Mr. Ehrle thought
there is a place in the community for apartments and condominiums.
Mr. Ehrle expressed the opinion that in Anaheim this type of construc-
tion has reached a point where a "slow-down" should be affected, and he would
favor a one-year moratorium while concentrated evaluation is applied to the
issue by staff and interested citizens.
With reference to the industrial survey report by the Chamber of
Commerce, Councilman Seymour reported that when he had asked a question of a
professor from Cal State University who had worked on the report, regarding
where the City's housing short comings are, the answer was in executive type
homes. In Councilman Seymour's opinion, there was not a market for such executive
homes in the area under consideration.
Councilman Sneegas asked Mr. Ehrle whether he would favor a moratorium
on taxes and wages for public employees as well as on condominiums.
Mr. Ehrle stated he was in favor of a moratorium on only this particular
type of construction, which in his opinion, was presently over developed, and he
felt that perhaps the amount of this type of construction should be based on
demand; he favored lower density development for the City and was of the opinion
that the role of the City Council and interested citizens was to set up ideals
and standards.
Councilman Sneegas pointed out that he was also personally in favor of
low density, however, he realized that many people live in greater density areas
and are not bothered by that sort of thing. That he did not feel it his respon-
sibility to Judge how other people should live.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the City Council with
new and different points of opposition.
Mrs. Mary Dinndorf, 131 South La Paz Street, Secretary of COAL, advised
that she and Councilman Seymour had gone to the property and spoken with people
living in the existing condominiums built by The Lyon Company, and she found
they were happy with their homes. She agreed that in some instances the develop-
ers have met general plan requirements, but in her opinion the proposed develop-
ment is poor land use with condominiums in such close proximity to single-family
homes, when the terrain lends itself so well to continuing the existing single-
family development and using condominiums only in the toe of subject property as
a transition to those existing. She described the construction as being very
substandard, with composition roofingmaterial, and no gutters or downspouts
provided to divert run-off waters. In her opinion, there is a desperate need
for single-family homes, and she urged that the Task Force be speedily estab-
lished to work on amendments to the General Plan for the hill and canyon area.
Councilman Seymour stated that he also desired quality of living rather
than qua~tt~yfor the people of Anaheim, and felt that the disparity between the
different feelings expressed about this property was a matter of degree as to how
to measure this quality. He stated it has been his experience that composition
roofing materials have the same durability as wood shingles, and many of the
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higher priced new homes do not provide gutters and downspouts. He felt the City
has the right to determine its ultimate development, however, he could not in
good conscience deny a land owner the right to develop his property while the
Council is negotiating to maintain a balance which will not destroy the environ-
ment. He pointed out that if the entire 23-acre parcel were planned for the new
RM-4000 Zone development, the density Would be even higher; and he advised that
he did not share the.fear that the development was a potential slum.
Mrs. Dinndorf stated she still felt that RS-5000 zoned development was
the best land use for subject property, with condominium units in the toe only
for transition into the existing condominiums.
Mayor Thom was of the opinion that sufficient testimony had been pre-
sented, and asked if the Applicant's representative had rebuttal to offer.
Mr. Ochs advised it was his strong feeling that there is an existing
community, and the residents are satisfied; that in similar developments it has
been their experience that this type of condominium unit holds and improves its
value, even better than single-family hpmes because of the professional mainte-
nance under the consolidated homeowners' association; that the developer uses
only quality construction in his project; that they believe they have met the
requests made by the Council, and have proposed a feasible development in a price
range affordable to the bulk of Anaheim residents. He requested favorable action
by the City Council.
In response to question by Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. Ochs reported
that current homeowner association fees in the existing condominiums run approxi-
mately $20 a month, which is about the same as in comparable homes.
MaYor Thom declared the hearing closed.
Councilwoman Kaywood advised she had visited the existing condominiums
last Sunday. She went through the models which are beautifully decorated; if
people could afford that custom decorating they would not be buying those units.
However, to single Lyon Company out and criticize them would not be fair since
most model homes are done in that manner. They create an illusion of space that
does not exist with the use of cots instead of beds, and a great many mirrors
which are custom items not included in the purchase price. Interior doors were
left off, and if bedroom and bathroom doors were installed, she felt they would
have completely blocked the hallway. People looking for a home for the first time
would be unaware of these things until they moved in, and would be surprised to
find their furniture did not fit, and they could have a_problem walking through
the hallway. Outdoors, she felt the recreation facilities were completely inade-
quate to serve 318 families with one small swimming pool, and a small unboxed
sand area on the lawn, and only 12 parkings spaces. She noted many vacancies
already, including three "for rent", one "for lease", and one "for sale" signs,
which indicated several at least would not be owner-occupied, thereby making it
an apartment situation. She could not favor any higher density for subject prop-
erty than RS-5000 zoned homes throughout, except at the toe where condominium
development could be used as a transition, as she and Mayor Thom had both said
at the last meeting.
CERTIFICATION '- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 107~ REVISION NO. 1: Environ-
mental Impact Report No. 107, Revision No. 1, having been reviewed by the City
staff and recommended by the City Planning Commission to be in compliance with
City and State Guidelines and the State of California Environmental Quality Act,
the City Council acting upon such information and belief does hereby certify
that E.I.R. No. 107, Revision No. 1, is in compliance with the California Envir-
onmental Quality Act and the City and State Guidelines, on motion by Councilman
Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley.
Brief discussion was held, and Councilwoman Kaywood was of the opinion
that the revised environmental impact report answered no questions, gave no
facts, and only compared subject proposal favorably to the project originally
proposed. That the document was a masterpiece of evasion and confusion, and
gave no facts from which to make a Judgment.
Councilman Sneegas stated he had read the document, and also the orig-
inal environmental impact report which may have given him some advantage, however
he found the report to be similar to the majority, which do not answer many ques-
tions but only set out what the environmental impact of a given project will be.
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The motion was restated. To this motion, Councilwoman Kaywood voted
"no". MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Seymour asked the City Attorney whether there was any
assurance that the RS-5000 portion of the project would ever be built, and how
it could be legally insured that both portions of the development will be construc-
ted as projected at this public hearing.
City Attorney Alan Watts stated that the approval of a specific tenta-
tive map and, ultimately, a final tract map accomplishes the purpose; however it
would not establish any sequence of development, i.e., which portion is to be
constructed first. Possibly a condition could be added to the reclassification
discussing the sequence of development.
Councilman Seymour questioned whether the testimony of Mr. Ochs as to
grading and building setbacks on those homes proposed on the most westerly boun-
dary line of the project was consistent with the grading plans.
The City Engineer reported that at this stage, the grading plans would
not have been submitted as yet.
The City Attorney was of the opinion that the stipulations made by Mr.
Ochs with reference to the grading, the building setbacks and the three-foot
drainage swale along the westerly boundary could be added to the approval of
both tentative tracts and the reclassification.
Councilwoman Kaywood read comments from the Minutes of February 19,
1974, when the City Council continued their consideration of subject reclassifi-~
cation and variance for resubmission of revised plans for lower density. She
submitted that the new plans for subject property contain only two units less
than plans reviewed two weeks ago, which she felt was not the intent of the pre-
sent or former Council in February; and she objected to combining both Portion
Nos. A and B of the property to average the density.
Councilman Seymour was of the opinion that Councilwoman Kaywood's re-
marks regarding the model eondOmlntum~were very unprofessional and he found it
hard to understand the attitude she was conveying, in that for convenience pur-
poses she appeared to be falling back and relying on what the former Council's
philosophy and decisions might have been.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-374: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-374 for
adoption, authorizing preparation of the necessary ordinance, changing the zone
to RS-5000 on Portion No.,A and R-2 on Portion No. B, as requested, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That 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.
2. That final floor plans and elevations for each phase of development
shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council.
3. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of
Anaheim the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to be
appropriate by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building
permit is issued.
4. That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and
determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to commence-
ment of structural framing. Ail fire hydrants shall be City of Anaheim standard
hydrants.
5. That subject property shall be served by underground Utilities.
6. That all air-conditioning facilities shall be properly shielded
from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties.
7. That a 6-foot high earthen berm topped by a 6-foot high decorative
masonry wali (with maintenance access gates in the wall) shall be constructed
along the north boundary adjacent to the Nixon Freeway.
8. Prior to the introduction of an ordinance rezoning subject property,
Condition Nos. 1 and 2, 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 one year from the
date hereof, or such further time as the City Council may grant.
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9. That Condition Nos. 5, 6 and 7, above-mentioned, shall be complied
with prior to final building and zoning inspections.
10. That ordinances reclassifying the property shall be adopted as
each parcel is ready to comply with conditions pertaining to such parcel, pro-
vided, however, that the word "parcel" shall mean presently existing parcels of
record and any parcel or parcels approved by the City Council for a lot split.
il. That the RS-5000 portion of the development shall be graded in
such a m~nner that the grade differential between the pad elevation of the
existing RS-5000 development to the west and the pad elevations within the
north~st portion of the proposed development shall not exceed 16 feet.
12. That the RS-5000 portion of the proposed development shall be
graded in such a manner that a 3 foot wide drainage swale may be accom~x)dated
alon~ the toe of the slope at the grade of the existing adjacent properties to
carry away all waters from the slope to the street.
13. That sufficient pads shall be created to accommodate a minimum 10
foot flat area to the rear of each RS-5000 house proposed along the westerly
boundary of the tract.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING SHOULD BE AMENDED
AND THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN ZONES SHOULD BE CHANGED. (73-74-62 - RS-5000
and R-2)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Seymour, Pebley and Sneegas
Kaywood and Thom
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-374 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-375: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-375 for
adoption, granting Variance No. 2612, subject to the following conditions:
1. That this variance is granted subject to the completion of Reclass-
ification No. 73-74-62, now pending.
2. That subject property shall be developed substantially in accordance
with plans and specifications on file with the City of Anaheim marked Exhibit
Nos. 1 thru 23.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RE~OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM GRANTING VARIANCE NO.
2612.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Seymour, Pebley and Sneegas
Kaywood and Thom
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-375 duly passed and adopted.
Prior to action on the tentative tract maps, Councilman Seymour reques-
ted report from the City Engineer pertaining to the extension of Cresthill Drive
through the property.
Attention was called to the three alternate sketches posted on the east
wall of the Council Chamber prepared by the Traffic Engineer, Alternate No. 1
illustrating a continuous through street and projecting a total of 628 vehicles
exiting out Cresthill Drive onto Kellogg Drive; Alternate No. 2 (developer's Plan
No. l) depicting modified cul-de-sacs on both sides of the westerly property line
of subject property; and Alternate No. 3 (developer's Plan No. 2) illustrates
back-to-back cul-de-sacs at the dividing line between Portion No. A and Portion
No. B. Mr. Maddox advised that the Fire Marshal had reviewed said alternates and
was in favor of a through street, however if necessary, he could accept the cul-
de-sac situation if there was a hard surface between the two cul-de-sacs to allow
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access on an emergency basis. The City Engineer strongly recommended that
Cresthill Drive be continued as a through street.
Mr. Jim Draughon returned to the microphone to comment that he and
others residing in the existing RS-5000 homes to the west perferred the back-to-
back cul-de-sacs at the point dividing Portion No. A and Portion No. B to separ-
ate the two types of development, maintaining the integrity of their area and
keeping additional traffic generated by the condominiums away from their streets.
TENTATIVE MAPS~ TRACT NOS. 8511, REVISION NO. 3~ AND 8707 (RECLASSIFICATION NO.
73-74-62 AND VARIANCE NO. 2612}: Developer, The William Lyon Company; property
consistin$ of approximately 23.7 acres, having a frontage of approximately 720
feet on the south side of Imperial Highway with a maximumdepth of approximately
1,100 feet, and located approximately 3,000 feet northwesterly of'the intersec-
tion of Orangethrope Avenue and Imperial Highway.
The City Planning Commission denied both tentative maps on the basis
of the recommended disapproval of Reclassification No. 73-74-62, and denial of
Variance No. 2612, for subject property.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley, Tenta-
tive Map, Tract No. 8511, Revision No. 3 for 152 R-2 units, Plan No. 2 and
Engineering Alternate No. 3, were approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 8511, Revision No.
3, is granted subject to the approval of Reclassification No. 73-74-62 and Vari-
ance No. 2612.
2. That should this subdivision be developed as more than one subdivi-
sion, 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 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.
5. That the convenants, conditions and restrictions shall be submitted
to and approved by the City Attorney's Office prior to City Council approval of
the final tract map, and, further, that the approved covenants, conditions and
restrictions shall be recorded concurrently with the final tract map.
6. That street names shall be approved by the City of Anaheim prior
to approval of a final tract map.
7. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of
Anaheim the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to be
appropriate by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building
permit is issued.
8. That all private streets shall be developed in accordance with the
City of Anaheim's standards for private streets.
9. That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and
determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to commence-
ment of structural framing. Ail fire hydrants shall be City of Anaheim standard
hydrants.
10. That prior to filing the final tract map, the applicant shall sub-
mit to the City Attorney for approval or denial a complete synopsis of the pro-
posed functioning of the operating corporation, including but not limited to the
articles of incorporation, bylaws, proposed methods of management, bonding to
insure maintenance of common property and buildings, and such other information
as the City Attorney'may desire to protect the City, its citizens, and the pur-
chasers of the property.
11. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer and the Orange County Flood Control District
and shall include improvement of the East Richfield Channel as required by the
Flood Control District.
12. That a minimum 20 scale plot plan showing all on-site improvements
including cave overhang and proposed location of air-conditioning equipment be
submitted for building permits.
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13. That grading, excavation, and all other construction activities
shall be conducted in such a manner so as to minimize the possibility of any
silt originating from this project being carried into the Santa Ama River by
storm water originating from or flowing through this project.
14. That the alignment and terminal point of storm drains shown on
this tentative tract map shall not be considered final. These drains shall be
subject to precise design considerations and approval of the City Engineer.
15. Prior to approval of the final tract map, final floor plans and
elevations shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
16. That a 6-foot high earthen berm topped by a 6-foot high decorative
masonry wall (with maintenance access gates in the wall) shall be constructed
along the north boundary adjacent to the Nixon Freeway.
To this motion, Councilwoman Kaywood and Councilman Thom, voted '%o".
MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley, Tenta-
tive Map of Tract No. 8707 for 42 RS-5000 zoned homes, Plan No. 2 and Engineering
Alternative No. 3, were approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 8707 is granted
subject to the approval of Reclassification No. 73-74-62.
2. That should this subdivision be developed as more than one subdivi-
sion, each subdivision thereof shall be submitted in tentative form for approval.
3. That all lots within this tract shall be served by underground
ut il it ie s.
4. That 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.
5. That any proposed covenants, conditions and restrictions shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Attorney's Office prior to City Council
approval of the final tract map, and, further, that the approved covenants, con-
ditions and restrictions shall be recorded concurrently with the final tract
~ap.
6. That street names shall be approved by the City of Anaheim prior
to approval of a final tract map.
7. That the owner(s) of subject property shall pay to the City of
A~aheim the appropriate park and recreation in-lieu fees as determined to be
appropriate by the City Council, said fees to be paid at the time the building
permit is issued.
8. That fire hydrants shall be installed and charged as required and
determined to be necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department prior to commence-
ment of structural framing. Ail fire hydrants shall be City of Anaheim standard
hydrants.
9. That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
10. That a minimum 30 scale plot plan showing all on-site improvements
including cave overhang and proposed location of air-conditioning equipment be
submitted for building permits.
11. That grading, excavation, and all other construction activities
shall be conducted in such a manner so as to minimize the possibility of any
silt originating from this project being carried into the Santa Ama River by
storm water originating from or flowing through this project.
12. That the alignment and terminal point of storm drains shown on
this tentative tract map shall not be considered final. These drains shall be
subject to precise design considerations and approval of the City Engineer.
13. Prior to approval of the final tract map, final floor plans and
elevations shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
14. That a 6-foot high earthen berm topped by a 6-foot high decorative
masonry w-all (with maintenance access gates in the wall) shall be constructed
along the north boundary adjacent to the Nixon Freeway.
15. That the RS-S000 portion of the development shall be graded in
such a manner that the grade differential between the pad elevation of the
existing RS-S000 development to the west and the pad elevations within the
northwest portion of the proposed development shall not exceed 16 feet.
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16. That the RS-5000 portion of the proposed development shall be
graded in such a manner that a 3 foot wide drainage swale may be accommodated
along the toe of the slope at the grade of the existing adjacent properties to
carry away all waters from the slope to the street.
17. That sufficient pads shall be created to accommodate a minimum 10
foot flat area to the rear of each RS-5000 house proposed along the westerly
boundary of the tract.
To this motion, Councilwoman Kaywood and Councilman Thom voted "no".
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmen Sneegas and Pebley indicated they were voting for the devel-
oper's street Plan No. 2, City Engineer's Alternate No. 3 because this was the
street pattern the people in the existing RS-5000 tract wanted, however, they
were of the opinion, that as subject property developed, said Plan would cause a
considerable increase in the traffic flow through said existing residential area.
Councilman Seymour favored Plan No. 2 because he felt the existing life
style of a neighborhood was more important in this particular instance than a
traffic circulation plan.
Councilwoman Kaywood stated her negative vote was because she is opposed
to the entire project, and not based on the location of the Cresthill cul-de-sacs.
PUBLIC HEARING - WEED ABATEMENT: Public hearing was held pursuant to Section 6.16.080
of the Anaheim Municipal Code. A written report from the Fire Chief of the
cost of abatement of weeds for each individual lot where work was performed,
was submitted.
Mayor Thom asked if anyone present wished to protest the report of
the Fire Chief, there being no response, declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-376: Councilman Sneegas offered Resolution No. 74R-376 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONFIRMING THE WRITTEN
REPORT OF THE FIRE CHIEF REGARDING THE COST OF WEED ABATEMENT, AND DIRECTING
THE FILING THEREOF WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. (1973-74)
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-376 duly passed and adopted.
REPORT - ORANGE COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FUTURE WATER SUPPLY: Mr. Dennis E.
MacLain, General Manager of the Orange County Municipal Water District addressed
the City Council advising that since additional water from the northern part of
the State had become available, the District has been investigating ways of
using this high quality water to improve the quality of water in Orange County.
He advised that the major water problems in the County are:
1. Water quality.
2. Balance in the ground water basin.
3. Although there is adequate supply of imported water to the boundar-
ies of the County to carry us to the year 2000 to 2020, the neces
sary regional distribution system facilities are not adequate.
4. Until recently, there was a large problem with the lack of adequate
regional water planning and management in the County, however the
water agencies are making sufficient strives to solve that problem.
He referred to diagrams and charts posted on the east wall of the
Council Chamber and illustrated the major distribution system in the area,
explaining previous plans of the Metropolitan Water District, the parent agency,
to bring highly mineralized Colorado River water in and distribute the raw
untreated water to the filtration plant in Yorba Linda, and from there throughout
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Orange County. In looking for ways to bring State water to the County, it was
discovered that there was a proposed pipeline, originally intended for emergency
agricultural use, which would bring that water from the system to the Perris
Reservoir, and the District requested early construction of this line so as to
blend that water with ours at the Santiago Lateral Aqueduct System. This plan
would allow for a 50-50 blend of State water with Colorado River water throughout
the County, whereas previous plans to bring State water from the north through
the Yorba Linda Treatment Plant would have resulted in a 30% blend to serve a
portion of the County.
At that point a problem arose. The State Department of Health advised
that the State water has poor biological and physical quality, and needs pretreat-
ment. The various agencies involved were contacted and indicated it would be
worth the additional expense to provide supplemental facilities for pretreatment,
however, inquired whether it would be more economically feasible to develop one
large treatment plant rather than adding to the five existing small facilities.
Investigation revealed that one regional treatment plant and related facilities
would cost approximately 20 million dollars. He described various other methods
of treatment considered which were mostly in the early stages of development,
and reported that the Regional'Water Control Board took up the matter and
determined that the idea of supplying this high quality water to the eastern
and southern portions of Orange County was so desirable that it will.be made a
requirement. Therefore, the standards of this Board must now be met in waste-
water disposal, and it would be impossible for the small existing local treatment
plants to comply with these standards, which must be met in June of 1977.
Mr. MacLain described the shortage of water storage facilities in the
County, and noted the methods used in studying the various communities of
Orange County and compiling population projections, based on information derived
from other agencies. The first step of the proposed project, Alternate No. 1, .
would be the construction of treatment facilities only, and no water facilities.
In 1980, the population figures would be compared with previous projections,
and on that basis additional regional transmission mains would be added to
satisfy the need, the same procedure being used again in 1990.
Alternate No. 2 would involve locating a regional treatment plant
Just below Santiago Reservoir in Peter's Canyon, or near Walnut Canyon Reservoir.
Another concept is that in 1990 when we may need additional water supply, we
either go to the major input line and procure raw water, which would require
enlarging the regional treatment plant, or go to .the second lower feeder for
treated water, requiring no plant expansion.
Under Alternate No. 2, the sequence of events for the first stage
would be to lease storage in Santiago Reservoir and have a regional treatment
plant with pretreatment and some pumping facilities, and some of the treated
water would be introduced into the Santiago local system to replace the local
plants in the southern part of the County. In 1980, the second stage, the
Santiago Dam would be raised; and in 1990, the third step would add additional
water facilities if needed.
Alternate No. 3 is identical to No. 2, except the additional water in
1990 ~ould be obtained from the second lower feeder as described previously,
with no expansion of the treatment plant.
Alternate No. 4 consists of moving the treatment plan to the Walnut
Canyon site, and otherwise the same.
Alternate No. 5 also uses the Walnut Canyon site, however obtains the
water from a different line.
Initial capital construction costs to the City of Anaheim under
Alternate No. 1 would be approximately 6 million dollars; Alternate No. 3
approximately 6.3 million dollars; Alternate No. 5 approximately 5.3 million
dollars. The total overall costs of the project if done on an individual basis
would be 80 million dollars, with 51 million dollars for Alternate No. 3 and 52
million dollars for Alternate No. 5. These figures are economic costs which
reflects operation, maintenance and construction costs plus the engineering.
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Mr. MacLain described various methods that the cities and agencies
could employ to finance and operate the necessary facilities, which were local
development; a joint exercise of powers agreement whereby the City of Anaheim
would joint with all other parties to build a regional facility; an improvement
district, being a subdistrict of the Orange County Metropolitan Water District,
which would require an election to form that District to vote the bonds for
financing the facilities; possibly we might get the Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California to use all Southern California money to finance the
facilities, or it could be done as part of a district-wide water quality improve-
ment program by the Municipal Water District of Orange County, and then would
probably get into the area of having to provide facilities in other parts of
the County.
Councilwoman Kaywood left the meeting. (3:37 P.M.)
Mr. MacLain thanked the Council for their attention, and advised that
there would be a public work show held August 7, 1974, and on August 22, 1974,
the Municipal Board of Directors will hear all testimony from various agencies
and the public, and a week or so later, they will determine whether they will
sponsor a regional water supply project on the Santiago Lateral System, and
possibly in the County, and what their participation would be, as well as
financial arrangements.
Councilwoman Kaywood returned to the meeting. (3:39 P.M.)
The City Manager noted that the proposals enumerated are of great impor-
tance to Anaheim as well as the other portions of the water service area, and
would involve a substantial expenditure of funds. That as far as this City is
concerned, the most efficient and lowest cost method would be a regional facility
to be established at Walnut Canyon Reservoir, and he recommended that the City
Council take an aggressive position in support of that alternate. He advised
that the City Water Division will continue their analysis of the situation, and
he pointed out that whatever position the City Council takes can be recommended
at the Orange County Municipal Water District Board of Director's hearing.
In response to question by Councilman Sneegas, Mr. Murdoch advised
that the proposed treatment facility would be different and much larger than
the existin$ facilities at Walnut Canyon Reservoir.
It was determined that any action be deferred to August 20, 1974, at
which time additional input will be available, since the possibilities were
being reviewed with other agencies.
REQUEST - DIRECTIONAL CHURCH SIGNS: Communication dated June 7, 1974, was submitted
from First Church of Christ, Scientist, requesting permission to place Church
directional signs on Citron Street, at the corners of Lincoln Avenue, and La
Palma Avenue. Also submitted and reviewed were reports from the City Attorney,
City Engineer and the Development Services Department.
It was noted that the petitioner had made two previous requests for
directional signs, both of which were denied by the City Council. Mr. Murdoch
noted that the basis for denial was the establishment of a precedent for similar
requests from other chruches. He displayed a sign used by the City of Garden
Grove, where such signs are allowed, and, for a fee, the City furnishes the
sign blanks and recommends appropriate locations; that only two of all Orange
County cities allow such signing.
Council discussion was held, and Councilman Sneegas advised that the
only way he would be in favor of allowing the signs would be if there was any
secure method of designating that these signs would be used by religious groups
only.
Mr. Watts was of the opinion it would be extremely difficult to
establish a written policy setting out the definition of a chruch.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted that there are approximately 90 churches
in Anaheim, and that the City Engineer's report states that two cities have
discontinued the practice of allowing church directional signs. She further
noted the recent request of Traffic Engineer's Department to reduce or elimin-
ate all possible signs in order to cut the City's maintenance costs which have
been skyrocketing.
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Traffic Engineer Paul Singer noted that the Garden Grove signs carry
the city's identification "logo", as do their street name signs. Buena Park
has allowed these directional signs for four years, and has had only two requests,
so there is not an abundance of the signs there. The City of Anaheim has
approximately 18,000 signs throughout the City, and the Department is conducting
a study towards reducing the number in order to alleviate the sign maintenance
burden. The Chamber of Commerce gave a figure of 85 churches, which could mean
340 additional signs at four signs per church. These signs become part of the
public right-of-way and must be maintained.
Councilman Seymour noted that a plan could be establishe¢
churches could contribute to the costs of maintaining the signs.
Councilman Sneegas expressed concern that if this requesl
there vould be future problems as to the critera for eligibility t¢
directional signs.
Councilwoman Kaywood called attention to reference, cont~
Engineering report, to recommendations of the Orange County Traffi~
Council, that, "Signing which is of questionable traffic service m
for recognition or advertising purposes must be firmly denied ....
reactions for directional or public service signing, therefore, mu~
solely on the basis of the safe and expeditious movement of hishwal
limited to generators of significant amounts of traffic". She fell
there are a multitude of signs, people tend to stop reading any of
Councilman Seymour moved that the matter of church direc'
be referred to the Development Services Department and the City Pi~
sion for further study and recommendation. Councilman Thom second,
To this motion, Councilwoman Kaywood voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL: Communication dated June 28, 1974
Baranowski, Attorney at Law representing Mr. George Williams, was
questing to appear before'the City Council to discuss the constitu
Section 4.40.010 of the Anaheim MunicipalCode'which prohibits for
in the City.
Mayor Thom asked if Mr. Baranowski or Mr. Williams was p
There was no response.
No action on the foregoing matter was taken by the City
Councilman Sneegas left the meeting. (4:02 P.M.)
REQUEST - SEWER SERVICE (ORANGE COUNTY CONDITIONAL PERMIT 1516): Commu
dated July 11, 1974, from John C. Garrett, Attorney representing M
Charles Cundiff, was submitted requesting sewer service for proper
6961 Lakeview Avenue, Anaheim, in Orange County territory.
The City Attorney synopsized his report dated July 22, 1
that the City Planning Commission on June 10, 1974, considered Ora
Conditional Permit No. 1516 for a recreational vehicle storage yaz
property, and took action to recommend to the Orange County Plann!
that since the property was in the Scenic Corridor designated as s
the City, County and State, said permit be denied as such uses are
in this zone. That in 1973, a similar request was denied-by the C
Commission, a decision which was up-held by no action by the City
City Council sustained the June 10, 1974 action of the City plannt
and further recommended that utilities not be served to this propE
County granted said Conditional Permit No. 1516. The Orange Count
Commission granted the permit.
Councilman Sneegas returned to the meeting. (4:04 P.M.)
Mayor Thom asked if the Applicant or his Attorney was px
Mr. Charles Cundiff, 314 East Hoover Avenue, Orange, ad~
order to maintain a caretaker's mobile home on the premises of the
vehicle storage yard, it is necessary to connect with a sewer line
whereby the
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a septic tank. He requested favorable consideration of the request, noting that
if sewer service was denied, they would go back to the Orange County Planning
Commission and request permission to omit the provision of a caretaker.
Councilman Seymour was of the opinion that because Orange County gran-
ted the use for subject property over the objections of the City, the Council
was now placed in the unfair position of the possibility of furnishing services
to a project to which they objected. That to grant the request would establish
a precedent for other properties not annexed to the City, and would reflect a
loss of local control.
On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, request
for sewer services at 6961 Lakeview Avenue was denied. MOTION CARRIED.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 73-21E: Submitted by Harold Morrison, Secretary, Forest
Lawn Cemetary Association, requesting to permit an existing private sewer line
and eight existing medical suite directory signs to remain within the future
Romneya Drive right-of-way, west of Euclid Street.
Also submitted was report of the City Engineer recommending approval
of said request, subject to the following:
1. Any damage to Romneya Drive, after dedication to the City, caused
by the existence of the sewer line will be repaired by the owners of said sewer
line at no cost to the City.
2. The owners of the existing signs will hold the City harmless from
any liability which may arise from the signs being permitted within the right
of way.
The City Clerk reported that communication dated August 5, 1974, from
Forest Lawn Cemetary Association, had been submitted at the beginning of this
meeting, advising that application for subject encroachment permit should have
been made on behalf of both the Forest Lawn Cemetary Association and the Martin
Luther Hospital Association since both are actually served by the sewer in
Romneya Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-377: Councilman Pebley offered Resolution No. 74R-377 for
adoption, granting said encroachment permit to Forest Lawn Cemetary Association
and to Martin Luther Hospital Association, subject to the recommendations of
the City Engineer.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE SAID ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITH FOREST LAWN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION AND
MARTIN LUTHER HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. (73-21E)
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-377 duly passed and adopted.
FINAL MAPm TRACT NO~ 7734: Developer, Classic Development Corporation; property
located on the north side of Santa Aha Canyon Road and on the east side of
Fairmont Boulevard, and contains 47 RS-5000 zoned lots (Reclassification No.
71-72-30 and Variance No. 2327).
The City Engineer recommended approval and reported that said final
map conforms substantially with the tentative map previously approved, that
bonds have baeu approved by the City Attorney and required fees paid.
In response to question by Councilwoman Kaywood, Mr. M. R. Nickel, Vice
President of Classic Development Corporation, advised that approximately five
or six homes in the proposed development contained six- to ten-foot garage
setbacks, and homes range from three to five bedrooms.
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Councilwoman Kaywood expressed concern that there be adequate parking
provided, especially for the larger homes.
On the recommendations of the City Engineer, Councilman Pebley moved
that Final Map, Tract No. 7734, be approved. Councilman Sneegas seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNTY OF ORANGE USE PERMIT NO. 3503~ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 74-19: The
City Council at their meeting held June 18, 1974, considered Orange County Use
Permit No. 3503 and Environmental Impact Report No. 74-19 for the establishment
of a com~ercial stable and a veterinary clinic in the City of Anaheim's designa-
ted "Sphere of Influence"; property located on the north side of the Riverside
Freeway, adjacent to the Coal Canyon off-ramp. At that time, the City Council
directed the staff to appeal the approval of Use Permit No.'3503 to the Orange
County Board of Supervisors.
Communication dated August 1, 1974, was submitted from Ralph B.
Clark, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, requesting that the City Council
reconsider its appeal for the following reasons:
1. The proposed equestrian center is consistent with the Greenbelt
Plan for the Santa Ama River Greenbelt Corridor.
2. The proposed project is a natural adjunct to the horse trails
along the Santa Ana River and the multiple uses of Featherly Regional Park.
3. The structures being proposed are not permanent, but rather are
trailer units.
4. No structures are proposed for the FP2 district.
5. Ail of the FP2 district will remain in open space.
6. The proposed project is only marginally commercial and will not
be a major traffic generator.
Mr. McDaniel noted the differences between the Orange County General
Plan and the Anaheim General Plan proposals for potential land uses in the
Santa A~a Canyon, such as, the City's General Plan recognizes the canyon out
to Gypsum Canyon as being developed with all kinds of commercial, residential
and typical urban land uses, and the Orange County General Plan does not recog-
nize urban development in the area and they strongly recommend retaining it as
open space, agricultural reserve and planning reserve. He summsrized the
objections of the City Planning Commission, that the proposed use did not fall
under the designation for the area by the General Plan; that the Commission
indicated they had no objection to the grazing of horses or to the stables, but
were concerned about the commercial nature of this use; and there was concern
about the construction of permanent buildings in the flood prone area. If
there are no permanent structures proposed at this time, the plans have been
changed.
Council discussion was held, and it was noted that the communication
from the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors indicated that the project is con-
sistent with the Greenbelt Plan and a natural advent to the trails along the River
and in Featherly Park, that the structures are not permanent but are mobile units.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked if the conditions imposed by the County
Planning Commission were known.
Mayor Thom stated that he had been verbally advised of the conditions,
and they appeared to be standard.
Councilman Thom moved that the appeal to Orange County Use Permit No.
3503 be withdrawn inasmuch as the concerns held by the City have been allayed
at the County Planning Commission level; however that the points of concern re-
garding development in the Santa Aha Canyon remain on record. Councilman
Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC II~OVEHENT PROJECTS - AWARD OF CONTRACTS: In accordance with recommendations
of t~e City Engineer, Councilman Pebley offered Resolution Nos. 74R-378 through
74R-381, both inclusive for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 74R-378 - WORK ORDER NO. 720-A: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATER-
IALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER, FUEL
AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOW-
ING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY LIGHTING
ON KNOTT AVENUE SOUTH OF BALL ROAD AT APOLLO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 720-A. (Resco - $4,269.00)
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-379 - WORK ORDER NO. 721-B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES, MATER-
IALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER, FUEL
AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOW-
ING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY LIGHTING
AT THE INTERSECTION OF RIVERDALE AVENUE AND TUSTIN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
WORK ORDER NO. 721-B. (Smith Electric Supply - $44,708.00)
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-380 - WORK ORDER NO. 722-B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER,
FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE
FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY
LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF CERRITOS AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET, IN THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 722-B. (Smith Electric Supply - $38,569.00)
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-381 - WORK ORDER NO. 723-B: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING A SEALED PROPOSAL AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL PLANT, LABOR, SERVICES,
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING POWER,
FUEL AND WATER, AND PERFORMING ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE
FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY
LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF BALL ROAD AND TRIDENT STREET, IN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 723-B. (Steiny & Company - $29,980.00)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 74R-378 through 74R-381, both
inclusive, duly passed and adopted.
AWARD OF CONTRACT - ACCOUNT NOS. 280-462-922-01~ 100-425-241: On motion by Councilman
Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley, award of Account Nos. 280-462-922-01;
100-425-241, application of traffic stripe paint, pavement markings and devices
on various City street, was continued one week (August 13, 1974, 1:30 P.M.), as
recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - FINAL COMPLETION: Upon receipt of certifications from
the Director of Public Works, Councilman Pebley offered Resolution Nos. 74R-382
and 74R-383 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-382 - WORK ORDER NO. 1313: 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 TRANSPORTA-
TION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY
TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE SANTA ANA CANYON
SOUTH RIVER TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT PHASE III WALNUT CANYON CHANNEL TO EUCALYPTUS
DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 1313. (Jaw-r, Inc.)
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-383 - WORK ORDER NO. 9418: 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 TRANSPORTA-
TION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY
TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE UTILITIES DEPART-
MENT OPERATIONS DIVISION U.H.F. RADIO SYSTEM, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER
NO. 9418. (Motorola Communications & Electric, Incorporated)
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City Halle. Anaheima California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Ausust 6~ 1974, 1:30 P.M.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneesas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 74R-382 and 74R-383 duly passed
and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-384 - WORK ORDER NO. 713-B: Councilman Thom offered Resolution
No. 74R-384 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution B~ok.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIH FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION
OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE SUNKIST STREET AND LINCOLN AVENUE STREET
I/~PROVEMENT, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 713-B. APPROVING THE
DESI~S, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS AND~SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SAID PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH A NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF.
(Bids to be Opened - Ausust 29, 1974, 2:00 P.M.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneesas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-384 duly passed and adopted.
CHAN~ O~NO. 1a W0RKORDERNO. 829: On report and recommendation of the City
Ensinaer, Councilman Pebley moved that Change Order No. l, Work Order No. 829,
consisting of additional work and materials, increasing the amount by $765, be
authorized. Councilman Sneegas seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-385 - DEEDS OF EASEMENT: Councilman Pebley offered Resolution
No. 74R-385 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS
AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (American National Housing Corporation; Host
International, Inc.; Wesley Charles and Margaret Edna Collier)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-385 duly paseed and adopted.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS: On the recomaendation of the City Manager, Councilman Sneegas
moved to transfer funds in the amount of $310,000 from the Electrical Revenue
Fund to pay additional costs of additions and bettet~aents to Condemnation No.
8, and the costs of Condemnation No. 9; and further, that transfer of funds be
authorized in the amount of $1,600,000from the unappropriated electrical
utility balance from the 1973-74 Fiscal Year, to complete the 220 KY substation.
Councilman Pebley seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT: The City Manager reported on informal bids received for the
purchase of four utility service truck bodies, as follows, and recommended
acceptance of the low bid:
VENDOR
TOTAL AMOUNT,. INCLUDING TAX
S. S. P. Truck Equipment, Paramount
Royal Truck Body, South Gate
Master Body, South Gate
Peabody-Gallon, Los Angeles
$21,501.04
35,912.80
36,960.08
45,516.40
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City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - August 6~ 1974~ 1:30 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas, the low
bid of S. S. P. Truck Equipment was accepted and purchase authorized in the amount
of $21,501.04, including tax. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSAL FOR S~F-INSURANCE - WOP, KMEN'S COMPENSATION - R. L. KAUTZ & COMPANY: Council
consideration of proposal submitted by R. L. Kautz & Company in the total amount
of $17,900 per annum for professional services in connection with a partially
self-insured program for Workmen's Compensation was continued from the meeting of
July 30, 1974, to allow time to review proposals received.
Mayor Thom and Councilman Seymour indicated they had reviewed the pro-
posals.
Councilman Seymour moved that the proposal of R. L. Kautz & Company to
provide adjustor services for Workmen's Compensation, for a total bid of $17,900,
be accepted effective September 1, 1974, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare an agreement between said firm and the City of Anaheim, and the City
Manager be authorized to execute said agreement. Councilwoman Kaywood 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
Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley:
a. Claim submitted by Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Byerly for personal property
damages purportedly resulting from breakdown in continuity of power by Anaheim
Municipal Power Company, on or about June 26, 1974.
b. Claim submitted by Mrs. Sherry Johnson for loss purportedly result-
ing from failure to locate purported meter problem by a serviceman from the City,
on or about July 13, 1974.
c. Claim submitted by Mrs. Rosalie J. Yarger for personal injury dam-
ages purportedly resulting from a fall at Anaheim Stadium, on or about July 17,
1974.
d. Claim submitted by E. W. Worthington, Jr. for loss and expenses
purportedly resulting from a water leak erroneously located on private property
by serviceman from the City, on or about July 25, 1974.
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-386: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 74R-386 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE STATE OF CALIF-
ORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY PATROL RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE TRAINING CLASSES FOR
ANAHEIM POLICE OFFICERS AT THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ACADEMY.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-386 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-387: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Resolution No. 74R-387 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AGREEING TO THE TERMS
OF A LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF. (Adjacent to Schweitzer Parb .- 25-year
period, rent free)
Roll Call Vote:
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City Hallt A-~hei~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - August 6~ 1974~ ~:30 P.H.
AYES: COUNCIL HEHBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
NOES: COUNCIL HEHBERS: None
ABS~T: COUNCIL HEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-387 duly passed and adopted.
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed, on
motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Pebley:
a. City of Buena Park - Resolution No. 5358 - Opposing increase in
property tax assessments by the Orange County Tax Assessor.
b. City of Garden Grove - Resolution No. 4607-74 - Relating to the
practice of plea bargaining in felony matters under the criminal justice system.
c. City of Garden Grove - Resolution No. 4617-74 ~ In Opposition to
Senate Bill 2408.
d. City of Orange - Resolution No. 3996 - Encouraging the State Legis-
lature to enact laws to effect property tax assessment policies which will
support and promote the conservation and open space goals as declared in the
Government Code Sections 65302 (d) and (e), 65560, 65562 and 65563.
e. City of Orange - Resolution No. 3965 - Urging the legislature to
immediately adopt corrective legislature limiting benefit payments to cases of
injuries which are legitimately both developed and manifested during the course
of public employment or within a reasonable and specifically stated period after
such employment terminates.
f. City of Newport Beach - Resolution No. 8326 - Expressing its sup-
port of an election to fill the vacant fifth district seat on the Orange County
Board of Supervisors.
g. Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County - Notice of Meeting,
August 1, 1974.
Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County - Minutes, July 18,
1974.
h. Community Center Authority - Minutes - July 1, 1974.
i. Community Redevelopment Commission - Minutes - July 17, 1974.
J. Financial and Operating Reports for the Month of June, 1974 for
the Police Department and the City Treasurer's Office.
MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE NO. 3329: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3329 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTIONS 18.37.020, 18.40.020(b)3;
AMENDING SECTIONS 18.40.060(c), 18.52.020(43), 18.64.020(3)(e); AND ADDING
SECTIONS 18.37.020, 18.44.010B(3), 18.48.010B(3), 18.52.050(1)(i), 18.87.030.09
TO TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO ZONING.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEHBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3329 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3330: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3330 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDInANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIMAHENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIMMUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (71-72-36 - M-l)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL H EMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3330 duly passed and adopted.
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City Hall, Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Ausust 6~ 1974~ 1:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 3331: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3331 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (69-70-45 - C-i)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3331 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3332: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance No. 3332 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (72-73-51 (10) - R-H-22,000)
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. 3332 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3333: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3333 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (65-66-24 (17) - M-i)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3333 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3334: Councilman Thom offered Ordinance No. 3334 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (62-63-41 (2) - C-l)
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. 3334 duly passed and adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 3335: Councilman Sneegas offered Ordinance No. 3335 for adoption.
Refer to Ordinance Book.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (70-71-53 (2) - RS-5000)
74-795
City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - August 6~ 1974~,1:30 P.M.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 3335 duly passed and adopted.
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS: On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman
Seymour, pUblic hearing was scheduled August 20, 1974, 1:30 P.M., to consider
adoption of the 1973 addition to the Building Code and amendment to the Anaheim
Municipal Code. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDIM~NCE NO. 3336: Councilwoman Kaywood offered Ordinance'No. 3336 for first
reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM REPEALING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 1973 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME I, WITH AMENDMENTS
THERETO, AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 15.04.
S.C.A.G. MEMBERSHIP: Mr. James Townsend, Chairman, Telephone Taxpayers' Committee,
addressed the City Council being of the opinion that it is healthy for govern-
ment to receive criticism. He felt there were good reasons why the City of
Anaheim refrained from Joining the Southern California Association of Governments
(S.C.A.G.) until recently, since that body represents regional government, and
removes control from the citizens and taxpayers. The City Council, having recent-
ly authorized membership in S.C.A.G., will have one representative at meetings,
and that one person cannot possibly vote on the various issues to reflect each
individual citizen, therefore, he felt true representation would be not evident.
Mr. Townsend stated that S.C.A.G. is a six-county governing body
which the citizens need not accept, but they have no alternative if their
representatives accept for them; that S.C.A.G. is under the direction of appoin-
tees who cannot be recalled or replaced by election. He noted the unlimited
powers of the Association, such as revenue bond financing, and the joint exer-
cise of power of law, pointing out that for support, S.C.A.G. can double the
cities' and counties' assessments. In Mr. Townsend's opinion, the functions
with which S.C.A.G. is concerned constitute a duplication of services, and
there are too many layers of government already.
Mr. Townsend quoted from remarks made about S.C.A.G. to the Los
Angeles City Council by Mr. James Passall, Nationally known consultant and
lecturer on government programs, noting the dangers of this type of regional
government such as the determination of land uses and recommendations to city
and county officials resulting in an adoption of zone changes on properties
owned by private citizens, and higher values based on potential uses of these
properties. Due to heavy taxation, some of these property owners are ultimately
forced to sell to government agencies or large governmental subsidized developers.
Mr. Townsend expressed the opinion that. there can be no local control
or home rule when another body over and above the City Council is empowered to
make these decisions. When a local government involves itself in applying for
funds not generated on a local level (Federal funds), and has a number of
projects at the planning stage, then if it was decided that S.C.A.G. was not
good for the community, the city would feel unable to withdraw membership
because the projects might not be approved at the Federal level. That if metro
and regional governments continue to be formed and expanded, one day local and
state governments will no longer be necessary.
In conclusion, M~. Townsend described the experiences of a South Dakota
Senator and his wife who in 1934 infiltrated a meeting of the communist party
presided over by a professor from the University of California who was presenting
a plan for seizing control of the ~overnment of the United States, and often used
the phrase, "an evasion of ~his Country may not be necessary if we play our cards
right, it can be ~aken from wi~hin". They had a United States map showing the
Country divided into nine areas governed by river authorities such as the
Tennessee Valley Authority, thereby controlling the light and power of the Nation.
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Mayor Thom expressed appreciation to Mr. Townsend for giving his time
to make this presentation to the City Council. He pointed out that since
S.C.A.G. exists, it was his feeling that what they do effects the City of
Anaheim, and therefore the City should have some representation. That it is
recognized that there are some things in Southern California that S.C.A.G.
attempts to tackle that go beyond city and county boundaries. If at the end of
one year's membership in S.C.A.G. there have been no measurable benefits to the
City of Anaheim, then the City's membership will not be renewed.
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: On the recommendations of the City Attorney, Councilman
Thom moved that the City Clerk be instructed to write the Orange County Board
of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters indicating the City Council's intent
to consolidate a City Special Municipal Election concerning financing of the
City Hall Project with the State-wide General Election to be held on November
5, 1974. Councilwoman'Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE - PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER ISSUE: Discussion was held relative to
volunteers to serve on the Citizens' Committee to support the proposed Civic
Center Issue, and the Council Members were requested to submit names to the City
Manager's Office so a letter can be mailed inviting these citizens to an organiza-
tional meeting.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS: On the recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Seymour moved
to transfer funds in the amount of $1,625 from the Council Contingency Account to
pay the City's share for additional funding for the joint Cost/Benefit study in
the Santa Ann Canyon. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
FARM LABOR CAMPS: City Manager Keith Murdoch called attention to Orange County Board
of Supervisors' resolution adopted July 2, 1974, resolving that effective
January 1, 1975, the Orange County Health Officer shall enforce the provisions
of the Employee Housing Act in relation to farm labor camps, and encouraging
Orange County cities containing labor camps to take similar action. Also noted
was communication to the City Manager from the Orange County Health Department
requesting that they be informed of the City Council's decision in the matter.
Council discussion was held, and Mr. Murdoch reported that the affected
City Departments have the authority to enforce zoning laws, etc., however the
health laws are not within the City's Jurisdiction.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-388: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 74R-388 for
adoption, designating the County Health Officer to enforce the provisions
of the Employee Housing Act in relation to farm labor camps and requesting that
the Orange County Health Department report to the City of Anaheim as to what cor-
rective steps have been taken in the time limitations established therefore.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM NAMING THE ORANGE
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS THE AGENCY TO ENFORCE THE STATE EMPLOYEE HOUSING
ACT IN RELATION TO FARM LABOR CAMPS.
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL M]9{BERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-388 duly passed and adopted.
ANAHEIM COORDINATING COUNCIL - REQUEST: For Council information, the City Manager
reported that communications had been received from Martha M. Neff, Chairman,
Anaheim Coordinating Council, requesting City assistance for the cost of tele-
phone and office supplies. He advised that after a meeting between Mrs. Neff
and Mr. Garza, the City's Community Relations Representative, a report would
made to the Council.
EMPLOYMENT OF A NATURALIST - JOINT NATURE PROGBAMMING WITH ANAHEIM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Mr. Murdoch reported that the Joint school and City three year Nature Study Pro-
gram has received final approval by the Department of Health, Education and
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Welfare, and necessary grant has been actuated; said grant to be paid to the
City School District as prime contractor, who will reimburse the City for the
salary of a Naturalist who is to be on the City payroll. That there has not
been any provision made for fringe benefits, however these items can be picked
up in the Recreation Division Budget.
Om motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman Thom, employ-
ment of a Naturalist under the Joint Nature Study Program, with fringe benefits
to be absorbed by the Recreation Division Budget, was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
AMENDNENT TO SALARY RESOLUTION: The City Manager reported that proposed amendment
to the salary resolution includes the addition of six new Job classifications,
all in the Utilities Department.
Hayor Thom expressed the opinion that by adopting these Job classifica-
tions, the City Council would be stating they are now in the generation of
power business, which he felt was before the fact; and in his opinion this
should not be considered prior to an election on the issue of whether the City
should generate its own power.
Utilities Director Gordon Hoyt reported that the City is currently
involved in the Intermountain Power Project Feasibility Study, the San Joaquin
Nuclear Project Feasibility Study, and on the fringes of the San Onofre Expansion
Project; that for the next few years the City would continue to be involved in
feasibility studies. He stressed the great amount of time involved in following
through on these projects, and noted that the Utilities Department was also
working with Western Energy Supply and Transmission Associates and the Western·
Syste~ Coordinating Council, which have a marked effect on utility matters in
the West. The Department needs specific help to be sure that their views are
heard and the economic evaluations made are appropriate; that the particiation
agreements and various inter-connection agreements, etc., reflect technical
representation of the City.
Mr. Hoyt further advised that the one Job classification proposed to
be added whichwould be related to the generation studies is the position of
Assistant Utilities Director, who would be able to participate in many of these
~eetings, although Mr. Hoyt would continue to retain his position on the "Steer-
ing Co=mittee" governing body for the generation activities. He described the
qualification which would be necessary for the position.
In answer to question by Mayor Thom, Mr. Hoyt advised that the other
five Job classifications would not be associated with the proposed generation
of electricity, and it is not anticipated that the Department would need much
addition to the staff when generation activities are initiated.
Mayor Thom pointed out that the City is currently getting underway
with an indepth financial audit and management practices analysis, and the
proposed additional Job classifications seemed to be premature. He asked
whether the Power Sales staff could absorb these positions.
Mr. Hoyt replied that he expected in the very near future the Chamber
of C~erce would request that soma action on generation be taken by the City
Council, and that the proposed classifications are contained in the current
Budget. As for the Power Sales staff, he advised that they are now deeply
committed in the conservation effort.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked whether the additional classifications
were recommended by the Management Study.
Mr. Hoyt advised that the Study referred to did not involve these
positions, but was essentially concerned withproductivity efforts.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted a current news item stating that a coal
strike is likely and may be lengthy, causing the price of coal to increase sub-
stantially; in that event, she asked if it would remain feasible for the City
to commence generating its own power.
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Mr. Hoyt answered in the affirmative, advising that oil supplies are
limited, newly developing countries are beginning to use oil resources, and
there was no doubt that some plant in Southern California would burn coal in
order to provide electricity to Anaheim.
Mr. Murdoch pointed out that in the current period of exploration
with the generation studies, carefully thought out and researched feasibility
activities will be required, and the potential fluctuations, such as in fuel
costs, would be a portion of the input. What research has already been done
has strongly indicated that the proposed generation would be a very positive
activity for the City.
Mr. Watts reported that in connection with the San Joaquin Nuclear
Project, of which the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is studying the
feasibility, said Department has a committee basically composed of attorneys,
and one of the attorneys from the City Attorney's Office has been attending two
weekly meetings along with one or more members of the Utilities Director's
staff, in order to draft a participation agreement, which is nearing completion;
and it is expected within a month or so the participants will be prepared to
execute said 100-page agreement. This means Mr. Hoyt and himself will have to
be prepared Co make a recommendation to the City Council, and neither of them
are able to find additional time to review the agreement. Therefore, the need
for an assistant for Mr. Hoyt is very apparent.
Mr. Hoyt noted that an alternative would be to accomplish the work
with the aid of consultants, however the costs would be prohibitive.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked what would be the ultimate disposition of
the Assistant Utilities Director position, should the City decide not to partici-
pate in the generation of power.
Mr. Hoyt was of the opinion that the person holding the position
would be aware of this possibility in advance, and would be prepared to make a
change.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-389: On the recommendations of the City Manager, City
Attorney and Utilities Director, Councilman Pebley offered Resolution No. 74R-
389 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
73R-490 ESTABLISHING NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF PAY. (Six new Job
classifications to the Utilities Department)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley and Sneegas
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Thom
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-389 duly passed and adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn. Councilman Sneegas seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 5:32 P.M.
City Cl~rk