1974/08/1374-799
City Hall~ Anaheim~ California - COUNCIL MINUTES - Autust 13~ 1974~ 1:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley (entered meeting 1:40 P.M.),
Sneegas and Thom
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY: William Hopkins
CITY CLERK: Alona M. Hougard
CITY ENGINEER: James P. Maddox
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR: Ronald Thompson
ZONING SUPERVISOR: Charles Roberts
ASSISTANT PLANNER: Robert Kelley
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Garry O. McRae
FINANCE DIRECTOR: M. R. Ringer
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION: Reverend Paul Keller of the First Presbyterian Church gave the
Invocation.
FLAG SALUTE: Councilwoman Miriam Kaywood led the Assembly in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATION: The following proclamation was issued by Mayor Thom and unani-
mously approved by the City Council:
"Better Water for People Week" - August 11 through 17, 1974. Water
Superintendent Larry M. Sears accepted said proclamation.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Personnel Assistant Frank Campagnoni of the City
Personnel Department introduced 17 new employees, attending the Council
meeting as part of the City's orientation program.
Mayor Thom welcomed the new employees.
Councilman Pebley entered the meeting. (1:40 P.M.)
MINUTES: Minutes of the Anaheim City Council meeting held July 16, 1974, were approved
on motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour. Councilman
Thom abstained from voting. MOTION CARRIED.
WAIVER OF READING - ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Sneegas moved to waive the
reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver
Of reading is hereby given by all Council Members unless, after reading of the
title, specific request is made by a Council Member for the reading of such
ordinance or resolution. Councilwoman Kaywood seconded the motion. MOTION L~ANI-
MOUSLY CARRIED.
REPORT - FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY: Demands against the City in the amount
of $1,314,257.42, in accordance with the 1974-75 Budget, were approved.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 8533 AND CONTINUED REQUEST: Pursuant to request of Mr. Don
Fredertckson, of Grant Company of California, the developer, Councilwoman Kaywood
moved that Council consideration of Tentative Tract Map No. 8533 and request for
exception to Section 17.06.110(b) as it relates to said tentative tract, be con-
tinued to August 27, 1974. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
AMUSEMENT DEVICES PERMITS: The following applications were submitted and granted, sub-
ject to the provisions of Chapter 4.20 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, as recommen-
ded by the Chief of Police, on motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilman
Sneegas:
a. Submitted by Jerry E. Maes, of Rockwell Music Company, for Amusement
Devices Permit for one (1) coin operated phonograph to be placed at The College,
404 North State College Boulevard.
b. Submitted by Jerry E. Maes, of Rockwell Music Company, for Amusement
Devices Permit for one (1) coin operated phonograph, one (1) pool table and one
(1) game to be placed at VFW #3173, located at 805 East Sycamore Street.
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c. Submitted by David Bernard Rosehill, M. D., of Basin Street Apart-
ments, Ltd., for Amusement Devices Permit to allow two (2) coin operated pool
tables and one (1) coin operated electric "ping pong" game to be placed in the
recreation room of Basin Street Apartments, located at 2260 West Lincoln Avenue.
d. Submitted by Bobby Gene Holland, of Holland-Thompson, Inc., for
Amusement Davices Permit to allow one (1) Atari Space Race game, one (1) Pong
Doubles game, one (1) Ramtec Hockey game, one (1) Midway Playtime game and six
(6) cigarette machines to be placed at the Grand Hotel, #1 Hotel Way.
MOTION CARRIED.
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 70-71-24 AND VARIANCE NO. 2228 - EXTENSION OF TIME: Request of
Scott Child for an extension of time to Reclassification No. 70-71-24 and Variance
No. 2228 to allow for purchase of subject property located at 134~142 South
Stinson Street, was submitted together with reports from the Development Services
Department recommending a three-year extension of time retroactive to March 2,
1972, and to expire March 2, 1975, and from the City Engineer recommending bond
for alley improvements and street lighting facilities be posted and street tree
fees paid within 60 days.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked whether the Council Members would be inter-
ested in reviewing the development proposed for subject property.
Discussion was held, and Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts reported
that the reclassification and variance were approved for R-3 zoning to allow an
18-unit apartment complex; that the General Plan designates the area for medium
density residential, and the variance application requested waivers of several
site development standards, most of which were minor deviations, which he briefly
reviewed for the Council.
Councilwoman Kaywood moved that a new public hearing be held, costs
therefor to be the responsibility of the petitioner, inasmuch as the reclassifi-
cation and variance both expired in February of 1972.
Mr. Elmer Child, one of the petitioners, addressed the Council advising
that they are purchasing subject property and desire~to proceed with the develop-
ment as originally proposed. He advised that property adjacent to the two-story
portion of the proposed apartments and other properties in the immediate v~icinity,
have existing apartment developments or R-3 zoning.
Councilwoman Kaywood advised that upon viewing subject property she was
concerned with the traffic situation and the proposed development plans, and she
felt the matter should be reconsidered.
Councilman Seymour stated he would like to review the matter again;
that although the zoning was probably appropriate, his concern was whether the
standards which applied two years ago, and the Justification provided for the
numerous variance requests, were still applicable.
, Councilman Pebley called attention to the recommendations of the Devel-
opment Services Department staff, which he felt indicatedthese standards
still apply.
Mr. Child reported that a drainage ditch had cut off a portion of the
property, making it inaccessable; the residential property across the street was
undeveloped R-3 Zone; and there were duplex units further north. He indicated he
had no objection to a. Week's continuance to allow additional review of the file.
In response to question by Councilman Pebley, Mr. Child advised that
his plans for development have only tentatively been submitted to Development
Services staff for review. He noted that Stinson Street is dead-end, and the
proposed development would not generate more traffic on Lincoln Avenue.
Motion to schedule a new public hearing on subject reclassification and
variance died for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Kaywood moved that Council consideration of subject request
for extension of time be continued two weeks (August 27, 1974), to allow the
Development Services staff to review present plans for development and to look
into the matter in depth. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. To this
motion, Councilman Pebley voted "no". MOTION CARRIED.
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Councilman Pebley noted that the petitioner has been advised by the
Development Services Department staff that his plans will have to meet current
parking and other Code provisions and a building permit could not be obtained
without meeting the current standards, and, therefore, he failed to see any
reason for the two weeks' delay.
Councilman Seymour pointed out that it should be determined whether or
not there is still Justification for granting the variance.
Councilwoman Kaywood again noted that the conditions of approval of the
subject reclassification and variance were never met, and that the applications
expired more than two years ago.
Mr. Roberts pointed out that at the time the original applications were
considered, there was no requirement for the filing of environmental impact
reports, and he asked whether the Council desired the petitioner to file the re-
quest for a Negative Declaration in connection with these applications.
The City Council indicated that the petitioner should do so.
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Actions taken by the City Planning Commission at
their meeting held July 22, 1974, pertaining to the following applications were
submitted for City Council information and consideration:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS: On motion by Councilman Thom,
seconded by Councilman Pebley, the City Council ratified the determination of the
Director of Development Services that the activities proposed in the following
actions fall within the definition of Section 3.01, Class No. 1 of the City of
Anaheim Guidelines to the requirements for an environmental impact report and are
therefore categorically exempt from the requirement to file said report:
Conditional Use Permit No. 1475
Conditional Use Permit No. 1481
MOTION CARRIED.
ENVIRDI~NTAL IMPACT - NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS: As recommended by the City Plan-
ning Com~tssion, on motion by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Pebley, the
City Council finds and determines that the project under Variance No. 2618 is
exempt from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact report, pursuant
to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. MOTION CARRIED.
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1481: Submitted by Harold Butler Enterprises No.
137, Inc., to permit on-sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant on C-1 zoned
property located on the northwest corner of Euclid Street and Glenoaks Avenue
(Reclassification No. 57-58-52).
The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-152,
granted said permit, subject to conditions.
2. VARIANCE NO. 2618: Submitted by Dunn Properties Corporation to construct a
commercial office building in the M-1 Zone; property located on the south side of
Katella Avenue, west of State College Boulevard, with waiver of: (Reclassifi-
cation Nos. 56-57-93, 66-67-14, 70-71-34 and Conditional Use Permit No. 1432)
a. Permitted uses.
Pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-151, the City Planning Commission
granted said variance, subject to termination of Conditional Use Permit No. 1432
(proposed construction of an addition to an existing motel) and subject to the
same uses as permitted under Conditional Use Permit No. 1427, and further subject
to conditions.
COUNCIL ACTION: The foregoing applications (Item Nos. 1 and 2) were reviewed by
the City Council and no further action was taken.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1475: Submitted by Sponsors, Inc., to permit the
continued operation of a half-way house for alcoholism and drug-related problems
on C-2 zoned property located north of Broadway at 205 South Claudina Street.
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The City Planning Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-150,
granted said conditional use permit subject to conditions, and subject to a
review in two years by the Planning Commission.
Due to the fact that subject property is located within the area
designated as the Civic Center site, Councilwoman Kaywood questioned whether the
granting of the permit for two years would hinder progress, should development
of the site occur prior to the end of said two-year period.
Mayor Thom also expressed his concern since the Redevelopment Commission
had recently taken action recommending that the City move towards acquisition of
these properties.
Later in the meeting, Mr. Murdoch reported that the existing structures
on subject property would have to be removed for Phase II of the Civic Center
development, and there is the possibility that work could commence as early as
February of 1975.
Councilman Seymour stated it aPpeared that the basic question was the
continuation of an existing use, and it ~ould be unfair to the property owner if
the only Justification for not granting the two-year extension was that the City
would soon move into Phase II.
Councilman Pebley suggested a six-month extension of time be granted.
Mr. Roberts clarified that although the requested use for subject
property has been an existing use for some time, it has been in violation of the
zoning ordinance.
Review of action taken by the City Planning Commission was requested
by Mayor Thom, and the City Clerk was instructed to schedule the matter for
public hearing before the City Council.
4. REQUESTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS: As recommen-
ded by the City Planning Commission, on motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded
by Councilman Seymour, the City Council finds and determines that the following
projects are exempt from the requirement to prepare an environmental impact
report pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act:
a. Grading permit in connection with construction of an addition to
an industrial building located on the north side of La Palma Avenue, east of
Lakeview Avenue.
b. Grading permit in connection with the construction of an industrial
building on the southeast corner of Fee Ana Street and La Palma Avenue.
c. Grading permit in connection with the construction of a single-
family residence at 1112 Mohler Drive.
and, that the following project be categorically exempt from the
requirement to file an environmental impact report:
d. Grading permit in connection with the construction of a single-
family residence at 21576 Mohler Place.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1015: Submitted by E. J. Campbell and Edward G.
Williams, Wilco Building Corporation, requesting termination of Conditional Use
Permit No. 1015, which was granted to permit the expansion of an existing service
station om C-1 zoned property at the northwest corner of Euclid street and Orange
Avenue.
Pursuant to Resolution No. PC74-153, the City Planning Commission ter-
minated said conditiom~l use permit, since the service station had been removed
and a commercial building was now under construction on the site.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-390: Councilman Seymour offered Resolution No. 74R-390 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM TERMINATING ALL
PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1015, AND
DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 68R-253 NULL AND VOID.
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-390 duly passed and adopted.
ORANGE COUNTY HF~a~LTH DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE COUNSEL-
lNG SERVICE: Proposal by the Orange County Department of Mental Health to lease
approximately 6,000-square feet of office space at 501 North Brookhurst Street
for the establishment of an outpatient counseling service, and request for a find-
ing as to conformity of the proposed use with the City of Anaheim General Plan.
The City Planning Commission determined that said proposal is in con-
formance with the City of Anaheim General Plan and would have no adverse effect
on the environment.
The City Council received the Planning Commission's finding and took no
further action on said proposal.
TENTATIVE MAP~ TRACT NO. 8713: Developer, Criterion Development Company; property
located northeast of Mohler Place, south of Santa Aha Canyon Road and contains 10
proposed R-H-22,000 zoned lots (10 units).
The City Planning Commission at their meeting held August 5, 1974,
granted a Negative Declaration for subject tract and approved said tentative map,
subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
2. That appropriate water assessment fees as determined by the Director
of Public Utilities shall be paid to the City of Anaheim prior to issuance of a
building permit.
3. That appropriate sewer acreage fees, as determined by the City
Engineer, shall be paid to the City of Anaheim prior to issuance of a building
permit.
4. That should this subdivision be developed as more than one sub-
division, each subdivision thereof shall be submitted in tentative form for
approval.
5. That all lots within this tract shall be served by underground
utilities.
6. That drainage of said property shall be disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer. If, in the preparation of the site, suffici-
ent grading is required to necessitate a grading permit, no work on grading will
be permitted between October 15th and April 15th unless all required off-site
draimage facilities have been installed and are operative. Positive assurance
shall be provided the City that such drainage facilities will be completed prior
to October 15th. Necessary right-of-way for off-site drainage facilities shall
be dedicated to the City, or the City Council shall have initiated condemnation
proceedings therefor (the costs of which shall be borne by the developer) prior
to the comencement of grading operations. The required drainage facilities
shall be of a size and type sufficient to carry runoff waters originating from
higher properties through said property to ultimate disposal as approved by the
City Engineer. Said drainage facilities shall be the first item of construction
and shall be completed and be functional throughout the tract and from the down-
stream boundary of the property to the ultimate point of disposal prior to the
issuance of any final building inspections or occupancy permits. Drainage dis-
trict reimbursement agreements may be made available to the developers of said
property upon their request.
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.
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8. That prior to approval of the final tract map, the petitioner shall
submit floor plans and elevations to the Planning Commission and City Council for
approval.
9. 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.
10. That all private streets shall be developed in accordance with the
City of Anaheim's standards for private streets.
11. That private street names shall be approved by the City of Anaheim
prior to approval of a final tract map.
12. 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 map.
Council discussion was held with reference to the disposalof sewage as
reflected in the excerpt from the Planning Commission Minutes, it being noted
that there has been a problem in the area with raw sewage draining out of the
ground at lower elevations from the septic systems. Concern was expressed that
sewage could contaminate a spring and pond located in the vicinity, due to the
soil conditions, and Mayor Thom asked what could be done to remedy the situation.
The City Engineer reported that the City's sewer trunk line has been
installed to a point beyond Mohler Drive.
Mr. Cal Queyrel, of Anacal Engineering, requested permission to speak,
and advised that a gentleman from a soil laboratory had attended the Planning
Commission meeting and was to have been present today; that soil tests were made
throughout the property in question,I and the laboratory representative had as-
sured the Commission that the septic system would be 100% safe; further, that dry
sewers would also be installed and ready for use when the City mains are extended
to the property.
Councilman Seymour noted that according to the Minutes of the Planning
Commission, the Orange County Health Department monitors septic tanks in the City
and give notice for abatement when they need to be drained. If true, he felt
that the City would be adequately protected.
Assistant City Attorney William Hopkins advised that it was his under-
standing that the Health Department does monitor these facilities.
Mr. Frank Fehse, Co-owner of Criterion Development Company, addressed
the Council advising of meetings held with the Regional Water Control Board to
obtain approval of the system planned for subject property. In his opinion, by
the time building permits are obtained, the septic tank system should be fail-
safe.
Councilman Pebley called attention to the high standards which must be
met in constructing septic tank sYstems.
Mr. Fehse further advised that the Orange County Health Department does
monitor the systems on a complaint basis, and he noted that the area is equestrian
in nature, and therefore he suspected that bacterial contributions in this loca-
tion would exceed the average, which should be taken into consideration.
Mr. Murdoch pointed out that the City sewer trunk line is not far from
subject property, and'there is a sewer construction fund; that by the time the
homes are constructed and ready for occupancy, the City will be capable of extend-
ing the sewer mains to the tract. Further, that if it is not economically feasi-
ble to extend the lines, all or a portion of the costs can be required of the
developer on a reimbursable basis, and it seems this is the direction which
should be taken.
Mr. Fehse stipulated they would be glad to ear-mark the funds designated
for septic tanks to be used for sewer lines.
Councilwoman Kaywood noted that the Council's concern was not that
there would become deliberate neglect, but that some accidental event could take
place.
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On motion by Councilman Seymour, seconded by Councilwoman Kaywood,
the City Council finds that subject tract will have no significant effect on the
environment and is exempt from the requirment to prepare an environmental impact
report; further, that Tentative Map, Tract No. 8713 be approved, subject to the
conditions recommended by the City Planning Commission, and further subject to
the condition that in-lieu of proposed septic tank facilities, sewer lines shall
be installed as stipulated to by Mr. Fehse. MOTION CARRIED.
AWARD OF CONTRACT~ LEGAL ADVERTISING: On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by
Councilman Sneegas, sw~rdsof contract for legal advertising inside the City
Limits and contract for legal advertising outside the City Limits were continued
two weeks, August 27, 1974. MOTION CARRIED.
AWARD OF CONTRACT - TRAFFIC STRIPE PAINT: On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded
by Councilwoman Kaywood, award of contract for Account No. 280-462-922-01: 100-
425-241, application of traffic stripe paint, pavement markings and devices on
various City streets, was continued two',:weeks, August 27, 1974. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-391 - WORK ORDER NOS. 2280 AND 726-A: Councilman Pebley offered
Resolution No. 74R-391 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY R~QUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION
OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, TO WIT: THE LA PALMA AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT, W/O
CITRON STREET, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NOS. 2280 AND 726-A. APPROVING
THE DESIGNS, PLANS, PROFILES, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
THEP~EOP; 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 - September 5, 1974, 2:00 P.M.)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES~
NOES=
ABSENT:
COUNCIL HEtBERS: Kay~ood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
COUNCIL HEMBERS: None
COUNCIL HENBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-391 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-392 - WORK ORDER NO. 1252: Upon receipt of certification from the
Director of Public Works, Councilman Pebley offered Resolution No. 74R-392 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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 EQUIP-
MENT AND ALL UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING POWER, FUEL AND WATER, AND
THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL WORK NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT: THE TUSTIN AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENT, FROM MIRALOMAAVENUE
TO 1075~ S(RFrH OF MIRALOMA AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, WORK ORDER NO. 1252.
(Halopoff & Sons)
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-392 duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-393 - DEEDS OF EASEMENT: Councilman Pebley offered Resolution
No. 74R-393 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ACCEPTING CERTAIN DEEDS
AND ORDERING THEIR RECORDATION. (Elton Ross Caywood and Patsy Jane Caywood;
Orange Savings & Loan AsSociation)
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-393 duly passed and adopted.
PROPOSED ABANDOMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 74R-394: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No.
74R-394 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO VACATE AND ABANDON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREON.
(No. 73-5A, public hearing September 3, 1974, 1:30 P.M.; located at the north
side of La Palms Avenue, west of West Street, Tract No. 1691)
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-394 duly passed and adopted.
PROPOSED ABANDOI~ - RESOLUTION No. 74R-395: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No.
74R-395 for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A R~OLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEINDECLARING ITS INT~ITION
TO VACATE AND ABANDON CBRTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREON.
(No. 74-3A, public hearing September 3, 1974, 1:30 P.M.; located at the north
side of Lincoln Avenue, east Gilbert Street)
Roll Call Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL H EMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kaywood, Seymour, Pebley, Sneegas and Thom
None
None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 74R-395 duly passed and adopted.
PROPOSED ABAND0~T: Relative to request to abandon a portion of an existing public
utilitxground easement, Mrs. Michael Schwartz, petitioner, 620 South Valley
Street, raquested permission to address the Council, and advised that their prop-
erty is in escrow, which will close August 25, 1974, with no possibility of fur-
ther extensions. That they had obtained an encroachment permit to allow con-
struction of a swimming pool to extend two feet into the public utility easement,
and had been advised at that time that the permit would not be revoked; therefore
they anticipated no difficulties when they placed their home on the market. How-
ever, the loaning institutions have taken exception to their permit, and she re-
quested the abandonment be accomplished prior to the August 25, 1974 close of
escrow,
Mayor Thom pointed out that the City Council is bound by time require-
ments and cannot schedule the public hearing on said abandonment within 15 days
from today's meeting.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked whether there was a document that could be
made available to the lender indicating the proposal to abandon the easement.
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On the recommendations of the City Manager and Assistant City Attorney,
Councilman Pebley moved that the City Council hereby waives their right to re-
voke within a 30-day period, the existing encroachment permit allowing the swim-
ming pool construction, said document recorded May 25, 1974 as Document No.
22396, in Book No. 10138, at Page Nos. 539 through 542, pending public hearing
to be held September 3, 1974. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mrs. Schwartz was advised to recommend that the Title InsurLnce Com-
pany contact the City Attorney's Office to gain what assurance can be provided
relative to the proposed abandonment.
RESOLUTION NO. 74R-396: Councilman Thom offered Resolution No. 74R-396 for
adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO VACATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING TfI~m~ON. (No.
74-5A; public hearing September 3, 1974, 1:30 P.M.; located at the east side
of V&lley Street, south of Orange Avenue)
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-396 duly passed and adopted.
POLICE SATELLITE GARAGE FACILITY - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Relative to proposed
Satellite Garage and Fencing Project for the Police Department, the City Manager
reported on communication received from Marion J. Varner and Associates offering
their services on the same basis as the contract held with the City for drawing
up the master plan for the expansion of the Police facility including the com-
munications center and a proposed storagebuilding. He requested an indication
from the Council as to their preference.
Discussion was held, and Councilman Thom commented his preference would
be a local architect and Councilman Seymour asked the Justification for selecting
the Varner firm for the expansion of the facility.
Mr. Murdoch advised that the Varner firm is probably the most exper-
ienced in the design of Police facilities in the entire area, and have an exper-
tise in the security field not common among most Architects. In answer to
Council questioning, he reported the cost of the proposed facility was projected
to be under $100,000.
Councilman Sneegas was of the opinion it would be more desirable to
continue with the same expert Architect, inasmuch as the need for security is
just as great in the area for maintenance of Police vehicles. He noted that
at the present facility some of the problems and security measures were not
taken into consideration in the design, and he felt the Architectural firm
which is expert in security facilities should continue in order to carry out the
continuity of security.
Councilman Sneegas thereupon moved that Marion J. Varner and Associates
be selected to design the project, based on the fact that the Police facility is
a very specific security facility, and security measures should be carried out.
by the experts.
The foregoing motion died for lack of a second.
In response to question by Councilman Pebley, Mr. Murdoch briefed the
report signed by Capt. Miller of the Police Department, relating the opinion that
it would be advantageous to continue with the same Architect.
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Councilman Thom moved that negotiations be initiated with local Archi-
tectural firms for the design of the Satellite Garage facility and fencing for
the Police facility. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. To this motion,
Councilman Sneegas voted "no", pointing out that he was not opposed to a local
Architect, but was supporting the recommendations of the Police Department.
MOTION CARRIED.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: The following claims were denied as recommended by the City
Attorney amd ordered referred to the insurance carrier, on motion by Councilman
Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour:
a. Claim submitted by Southern California Gas Company for damages to
gas service located at 707 Wilhelmina Street purportedly resulting from backhoe
during replacement of water service, on or about July 15, 1974.
b. Claim filed by Jack Mandel and Jay Horton, Attorneys representing
Arnold and Sarah Kahn, for wrongful death of their son, purportedly resulting
from inadequate and defective warning signals, etc., at Crestwood and Brookhurst
Streets, on or about April 29, 1974.
c. Claim submitted by Mrs. Arthur Reynolds for loss of frozen foods
purportedly resulting from power failure by the City, on or about July 28, 1974.
d. Claim submitted by Homer H. Opland for loss of food products purpor-
tedly resulting from erroneous electrical turnoff, on or about July 29, 1974.
MOTION CARRIED.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PROCEDURES - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Assistant
Planner Robert Kelley briefed report from the Development Services Department
dated August 13, 1974 regarding preparation of E.I.R.'s, relating the background
and current procedures, noting alternative procedures for processing the reports,
setting forth the fundamental purposes in preparing reports, and offering three
available options in order to improve the quality of draft E.I.R.'s. It was
noted that the E.I.R. Review Committee recommends Option "A".
Mayor Thom noted that Option '~" calls for an increase in the scope of
the E.I.R. Committee action, more strict interpretation of the guidelines, and
possibly an expansion of the Staff Report contents; Option "B" calls for prepara-
tion of the draft E.I.R. by the staff, which could result in high quality reports
containing the most useful information, however a significant increase in staff
would be required; Option "C", calling for preparation of these drafts by a con-
sultant under contract with the City, would probably require additional staff
time for administration, and applicants with small projects of an unusual nature
could be liable for unnecessary expense and inconvenience. He asked whether
there would be additional costs to the department under Option '~".
Mr. Kelley advised that at the present time, no additions to the staff
were expected to be required, however there would be some additional increase in
time which could be absorbed into the present staff time; that the cost of E.I.R.
processing would probably remain approximately the same under Option '~". He
pointed out that the current fees charged by the City for E.I.R. processing are
considerably lower than those in most Jurisdictions and do not cover present
costs; perhaps a reevaluation would be in order. He noted that costs of E.I.R.
processing and review are by law placed upon the applicant; and there is a flat
rate charged for all, regardless of the scope of the project involved.
Councilman Pebley left the meeting. (2:55 P.M.)
In answer tO question by Mayor Thom, Mr. Kelley advised that any written
communications from the public with reference to a given project are documented
for inclusion in the E.I.R., as well as any comments from other City departments.
He noted that E.I.R. notifications are forwarded to the State Resources Agency
and the County Clerk, in addition to being posted on the City bulletin board.
Discussion was held by the City Council, and Councilwoman Kaywood re-
called a recent E.I.R. which she had called to the attention of the City Council,
being of the opinion that said report was evasive, and answered no specific ques-
tions, but merely compared the revised plans for the project with earlier plans,
glossing over the potential effect of the additional traffic on air pollution,
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and passed along the project as meeting the necessary criteria. In direct con-
trast, she read from a more detailed E.I.R. prepared by the County of Orange,
pertaining to the proposed installation of a sewer line.
Councilman Pebley returned to the meeting. (3:00 P.M.)
Mr. Murdoch expressed the opinion that neither report referred to had
significant quantities, the second being a textbook recitation of a condition
which is general, and containing no specifics; that the Review Committee needs
to know what information the City Council wants to see in these reports.
Councilman Sneegas left the meeting. (3:02 P.M.)
Councilwoman Kaywood stated there was no question 'that the impact on
air pollution, etc., would be significant if thousands of automobiles were going
to be added to an area as result of a project, and she would like to see this
articulated in the reports, as well as answers to questions pertaining to the
effect of a project on the environment in general.
Mayor Thom stated that the expansion of the scope of the action by the
Review Committee could result in more specific presentations.
Councilman Seymour advised that as he understands the Environmental
Quality Act, the philosophical intent thereof is to provide a statement of what
conditions will change as result of the development proposed as regards air
quality, animal and plant life, etc., and not to come to any conclusion regarding
the merits of the project. That he would be in favor of any change in procedure
only if the objective is to more nearly conform to the Act.
With reference to the report previously mentioned, Councilwoman Kaywood
noted that the appendix had contained remarks on the condition of the soil, etc.,
but these items were not included in the recommended conditions for approval.
She was of the opinion that recommendations from qualified Engineers should be
included as a condition of building, and that the reports should list alterna-
tives. In addition, she requested that pages of E.I.R.'s be numbered, and that
a one- or two-page summary of the findings pertinent to the Council's decision
be included.
Councilman Seymour recalled that staff reports for some of the past
projects had remarked that the draft E.I.R. was referred back to the applicant
for more alternatives. His question was how much further the staff should go
on requirements for draft reports, and he inquired about the availability of the
reports for public inspection, as required by the Environmental Quality Act.
Mr. Kelley reported that E.I.R.'s are available for a minimum of thirty
days between the time the Review Committee makes it's determination and the City
Council considers the request. In answer to additional question by Councilman
Seymour, he advised that Option "C" would increase the administrative load due
to the fact that it would be necessary for the staff to establish a contracting
procedure with consulting firms to do the work, and to furnish them with work
statements, as well as be concerned with justification of these firms' charges
for their services. A current list would have to be maintained which would in-
volve selection and evaluation of consulting firms. At the present time, most
applicants work with Engineering firms and are familiar with these consultants;
occasionally a list of several names are provided to those who request them.
Councilman Seymour expressed concern that Option "A" would add to the
load of an already overburdened staff and extend an already lengthy time period
for processing the reports. Inasmuch as most zoning requests are typical, it
seemed that if the Review Committee is dealing with quality consulting firms in
which they have confidence, the procedure should not be lengthened; but if the
staff is going to be asked to intensify their study, a slow-down is bound to
result; and he questioned whether the intensified report would be worth lengthen-
ing the processing.
Mr. Kelley pointed out that in most cases this was true, however when
considering a case of an unusual nature, it is preferable to require the appli-
cant to submit the E.I.R.
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Councilwoman Kaywood expressed concern that if a formal list of con-
sulting engineers were supplied for petitioners, it would appear these firms are
recommended by the City, which could place the City in a position of being asked
how much was paid to be included on the list. She suggested that Option "A" be
given to a one- or two-month trial period.
In response to question by Councilman Seymour, Mr. Kelley advised that
currently, processing E.I.R.'s takes no more time than processing the accompany-
ing zoning application. That under Option "A", the City Planning Commission may
reject a report that otherwise they would have accepted, which would cause a de-
lay of possibly two weeks.
Councilman Pebley left the meeting. (3:25 P.M.)
Zoning Supervisor Charles Roberts called attention to the fact that when
a request is made for a negative declaration, and the City Planning Commission
determines that an E.I.R. should be prepared, there is an approximate four weeks'
delay.
On motion by Councilwoman Kaywood, seconded by Councilman Seymour, the
Development Services Department staff was instructed to implement Option '~", in
accordance with the direction of the City Council as expressed this date. MOTION
CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE: The following correspondence was ordered received and filed, on motion
by Councilman Thom, seconded by Councilman Seymour:
a. City of Downey - Resolution No. 2981 - Requesting members of the
California Legislature to repeal and amend those sections of the California Govern-
merit Code pertaining to the State Employee Retirement System for State Legislators
who are no longer serving due to loss of election or apportionment.
b. City of Laguna Beach - Resolution No. 74.65 - Endorsing the services
of the assessment treatment services center and encouraging the County of Orange
to provide the necessary funding.
c. Before the Civil Aeronautics Board - Proceedings Relating to Cer-
tificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Route 84 - Objections of Travel
and Transit Improvement Corporation in order 73-3-112.
d. Santa Aha River/Santiago Creek Greenbelt Commission - Progress
Report 6/1/74 - 7/26/74.
e. Orange County Mosquito Abatement District, Minutes - July 26, 1974.
f. Financial and Operating Reports for the Month of June, 1974 for the
Electrical Division.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Sneegas returned to the Council Chamber. (3:28 P.M.)
ORDINANCE NO. 3337: Councilman Seymour offered Ordinance No. 3337 for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO ZONING. (73-74-33 - R-3)
RECESS: Councilwoman Kaywood moved for a five-minute recess. Councilman Thom seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (3:30 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Thom called the meeting to order, all members of the City Council
being present. (3:35' P.M.)
ANAI4RIM CIVIC CENTER P~ASE II - PRELIMINARY PLANS AND ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST OF
CONSTRUCTION: Preliminary plans and outline specifications and probable estimate of
cost for Phase II construction of the Anaheim Civic Center, prepared by Dan
Rowland amd Associates, Inc., and LeRoy Rose and Associates, were submitted and
reviewed.
Mr. Randy Bosch, Project Architect, reported that the plans were pre-
pared in accordance with schematic plans approved November 20, 1973, and in accor-
dance with the S.U.A. (Space Utilization Associates) report; that there are some
additional items reflecting an increase in the probable cost between the schematic
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estimate and this preliminary estimate for Phase II. Som~ of these items are
the finalization of the precise design for development of City Hall, the addi-
tion of demolition of existing buildings and structures on the City Hall site
to the construction contract, placement of the Council Conference Room adjacent
to the Council Chambers, and expansion of the space requirement for the Utilities
Department. He noted that a major item is the incorporation of the site and
st=uctural design criteria, predicated by legislation pending adoption at the
State level, regarding public building emergency operations and safety factors,
including seismic safety standards. He advised that other items of concern
include sanitary facilities, the mechanical penthouse located on the roof of the
City Hall, provisions for the inclusion of the emergency operating center pre-
viously discussed, and the 600 car parking structure. The total estimate arrived
at as of August 5, 1974 is $8,107,000, and due to the current economic trends,
by November 15, after election, the cost is estimated to be $8,348,000. Accord-
ing to their estimating services, the figure will increase 1.6% per month, which
would also apply to the estimates for Phase I.
Mr. Bosch extended appreciation to all members of the City staff and
the Task Force for their cooperation in the preparation of precise plans for this
20-year space program.
In answer to question of Mayor Thom, Mr. Bosch advised that the mechan-
ical penthouse would be a housing for apparatus, and will contain the central
cooling system and appurtenances.
Councilman Seymour asked whether the additional space required for the
Utilities Department would indicate an additional floor in the building.
Mr. Bosch reported that the plan remains for seven floors plus a base-
ment, or ground floor, and the extra space for Utilities would be obtained from
the space previously designated for the Data Processing Division.
Mr. Murdoch advised that at the present time, under the concept of the
joint operation with M.D.S. (Municipal Data Systems), the Date Processing oper-
ation is housed in a rental facility, and inasmuch as it is not essential to
locate this division within City Hall, as originally projected, it is proposed
that they remain in the current location.
In response to Councilman Seymour's question, Mr. Bosch pointed out
that a number of items have not been included in the cost estimate, such as land
acquisition, relocation of existing and off-site utilities, and street improve-
ments and landscaping, although some of these are included in the contract.
Mr. Murdoch added that for a bond proposal, some of the costs of finan-
cing during construction and also a reserve for bond payment will have to be con-
sidered, and that the Redevelopment Agency should employ the financial consultant
immediately so that estimated costs can be assimilated and a definite figure de-
termined as the rental fee, which amount must be included in resolutions which
must be adopted next week in order to take advantage of consolidation with the
November 5, 1974 General Election.
In answer to Councilman Seymour's question, Finance Director M. R.
Ringer advised that a firm budget and time schedule for all phasds of the Civic
Center development will be worked out in the near future.
Councilwoman Kaywood expressed concern that the projected space allow-
ances may already be inadequate, and she asked whether it would be expedient and
more economical to add an eighth floor at this stage.
The City Manager advised that the plans project space requirements
through 1990, based on present functions carried out by the City, subject to some
adjustment, and the S.U.A. projections did not contemplate the additional electri-
cal system and necessary staff, nor recently added functions such as social ser-
vices. That the S.U.A. formula is structured for efficiency, not luxury, and
the spaces alloted for the various functions are adequate.
Mayor Thom called attention to the fact that when the Civic Center
Task Force begain their studies, one of the precepts was that they ultimately
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present a "bare bones" project, condensed to the last degree of need. Although
he felt no one would want to be short-sighted, he would be very distressed if
the public accused the City of over-building.
With reference to the new Council Chambers, Councilwoman Kaywood asked
whether the Council and the audience would be on the 'same elevation level, and
whether seating for 150 would be sufficient.
Mr. Bosch reported that the public seating would be very gradually
tiered for visual perception, however the Council would not be seated on a raised
platform; that the Joint Task Force considered the number of seats carefully
before determining the figure, and there will be an approximate 10-foot space be-
hind the seats where portable seats could be placed.
Mr. Murdoch was of the opinion that although the staff was definite in
their opinion that an eighth floor need not be added, this is a decision for the
City Council. He stated that the earliest the property could be made available
for the initiation of Phase I and II will be February of 1975, therefore, the
price structure should be based on that date. That the 8.3 million dollar figure
includes Phase II only, and presumably it would be more economical to combine
Phase I and II for execution at the same time.
Mr. Bosch agreed with Mr. Murdoch's last statement, noting that for
example, the emergency generator to serve the first phase only would be unneces-
sary.
Mr. Murdoch further noted that for a single contract of a much greater
magnitude, the City should receive a better bid for the complete structure.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked whether the cost figures would be available
so they can be stated to the Citizen's Committee to illustrate the savings if
both phases are constructed concurrently.
Mr. Bosch stated these figures could be made available.
Councilman Seymour noted that if the construction of Phase II was de-
layed one year for any reason, the additional cost would amount to approximately
$1,604,000 plus financing, based on the 1.6% per month estimated inflationary
increase.
The City Manager reported that according to Mr. Bosch, the additional
cost with the eighth floor added, and including a half level parking structure
addition and other added services, would amount to approximately $840,000.
On motion by Councilman Sneegas, seconded by Councilman Pebley, prelim-
inary plans and outline specifications for Phase II were accepted as submitted,
to include seven floors and a basement or ground floor, plus a parking structure,
and the architects were authorized to proceed with construction documents for
completion by February, 1975. MOTION CARRIED.
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Discussion was held regarding the establishment of an agreed preliminary
cost estimate, which is called for under the contract, and upon which the archi-
tects' fee is based, unless the contract comes in at a lesser figure than the
estimate. Mr. Murdoch noted that if there is favorable action at the November
election, it might be possible to go to bid in December, at which time the cost
figure could be calculated at the amount given for November 15, 1974, plus 1.6%
per month.
Mr. Ringer pointed out that after a successful election, the first step
would be to sell the bonds, and there will be a time period for the bond closing
to be considered.
It was determined that the establishment of an agreed preliminary esti-
mate be deferred one week, August 20, 1974.
SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION - ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: For Council information,
the Assistant City Attorney reported that there has been received this date from
the Orange County Court of Appeals, Fourth Appellate District, an order formally
dismissing the appeal in the case of Orange Unified School District versus the
City of Anaheim City Council.
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INTEREST BATE - CITY FINANCING: Mr. Murdoch reported that the limit of the legal in-
terest rate for City financing is currently 7%, and there is a bill currently
pending before the State Assembly which would increase said rate to 8%.
The City Council indicated support of said bill by Assemblyman Knox.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINUING 1973-74 PROJECTS: A list, dated August 5, 1974, of cap-
ital projects and equipment budgeted in prior years and not rebudgeted in 1974-75,
said items having been requested by various department heads to be carried for-
ward, was submitted by the Finance Director.
On motion by Councilman Pebley, seconded by Councilman Sneegas the
submitted list of carry-over appropriations, was approved. MOTION CARRIED.
SPECIAL CENSUS - PARTICIPATION WITH ORANGE COUNTY: The City Manager reported on
recommendations from the Orange County League of Cities that the City participate
in a County-wide special census. He advised that the City has been making a
population adjustment each year, since the increase warrants the expenditure of
funds to get an estimate from the State Department of Finance. At the present
time, the State provides that if a city does not have a special census sometime
during the ten-year period from one Federal Census to the next, it is authorized
only five population adjustments. If the City population continues to increase
at the same pace for the next five years, a loss of approximately one million
dollars of subvention revenue would occur if no special benchmark census is
conducted. Cost to the City for participating in the County-wide special census
is estimated to be eighty-four thousand dollars.
Councilwoman Kaywood asked what the costs would be if the special cen-
sus was conducted by the City.
Mr. Murdoch was of the opinion that the major difference would be in
administrative costs, however there are advantages in participating in the
County-wide effort, in that the City has the benefit of additional information,
such as manpower, housing, etc.
On the recommendations of the City Manager, Councilwoman Kaywood moved
that the City Council indicate its intent to participate in the County-wide
special census. Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NO. 111: Discussion was held by the City Council with
reference to Council Policy No. 111, Council Reorganization, in view of the fact
that recent amendment to the City Charter provides for ele6tion of the Mayor by
the Electorate on the third Tuesday in April of each year.
Councilwoman Kaywood moved that Council Policy No. 111 be amended to
read as follows:
"It is the policy of the City Council to reorganize the Council and
elect the Mayor Pro Tem on the third Tuesday of April of each year."
Councilman Seymour seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ANAIfEIM ~OLT LEAGUE ASSOCIATION: Communication dated August 5, 1974 was submitted
from Walter J. Zeller, President of the Anaheim Colt League Association, request-
ing financial support by the City Council to help defray the cost of sending the
Anaheim Colt Ail Star Tournament Baseball Team to play in the Colt World Series,
to be held in Lafayette, Indiana.
On the recommendations of the Assistant City Attorney, the City Council
took the position that inasmuch as City funds cannot be used for this type of
activity, the request was considered to be directed to individual members of the
City Council.
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTIES - ZONING CASES: Councilwoman Kaywood suggested that in
preparing staff reports and agendas, the names of known businesses, subdivisions,
etc., be included to simplify identification for the public as well as for the
City Council and City Planning Commission.
The City Council concurred with said suggestion.
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CANYON AREA GENERAL PLANNING TASK FORCE: With reference to the proposed Task Force to
study the Hill and Canyon General Plan, Councilman Seymour requested that members
of the City Council submit any suggested names for members of the Task Force by
Tuesday, August 20, 1974, at which time he requested that an Executive Session be
held to appoint the members; said Task Force to be comprised of representatives
of developers, and homeowner groups, and two members 'of the City Council and the
City Planning Commission.
Councilwoman Kaywood commented that when zoning applications for prop-
erties in the hill and canyon area are being considered by the City Council,
homeowners in the area sometimes quote from the Anaheim General Plan and question
why provisions of the plan are not being enforced. She suggested that if the
Plan were reviewed by the City Council it might be found that all necessary
provisions are included, but not all have been enforced.
Mayor Thom was of the opinion that all facets of the General Plan will
not be completely understood until they are reviewed and discussed with the
people who will serve on the Task Force.
Councilmen Seymour felt that the dispute seems to be the degree to which
the City adheres to the Hill and Canyon General Plan. He called attention to the
Lyon Company development recently considered by the Council (Reclassification No.
73-74-62 and Variance No. 2612), noting that the General Plan calls for low-medium
density for the area in question, but it was obvious that there was a great dis-
parity between the City Council, the developer and the homeowners in the inter-
pretation of what should be allowed under low-medium density for the property.
In his opinion, if the broad interpretation of various General Plan designations
was no longer applicable, then it should be changed.
Councilwoman Kay~ood expressed the opinion that residents in the vicini-
ty of the Lyon Company projects had made their feelings well known. That a gen-
eral plan must be general with built in flexibility.
Councilman Pebley left the Council Chamber. (4:24
Councilman Seymour noted that the low-medium density designation for
that particular property allowed 6 to 18 units per acre, which was far too gen-
eral in his opinion; however, on the other hand, the designation should not be
limited to one .specific number of units either.
Mayor Thom stated he had received only favorable comments about the
proposed Task Force, and he felt the activity could have only a good effect.
Mr. John Millick, Vice President of Anaheim Hills, Inc., addressed the
City Council advising that he had talked to a number of people who want to become
involved and have indicated a willingness to attend Task Force meetings.
Councilman Pebley returned to the Council Chamber. (4:28 P.M.)
~ Councilman Seymour pointed out that it had never been his intention to
completely dissolve the General Plan, but he felt that the problems could be dis-
cussed and progress made towards the resolution of said problems. He was of the
opinion that most problems can be solved by getting the people involved together
to listen to each other's views.
Councilwoman Kay~ood stated she had no objections to the Task Force,
only a concern as to the time involved, and the spending of additional funds.
CITIZENtS INITL~TIVE COMMITTEE: Councilman Seymour requested that all members of the
City CounCil submit their lists of names of suggested members to serve on the
Citizents Initiative Committee by Thursday, August 15, 1974.
ADJOURltHENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn. Councilman Seymour seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
Adjourned: 4:30 P.M.
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