04-19-1994 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 19,1994
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on April 19, 1994 at 3:00 P.M. in a
Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
3:00 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy ABSENT -
None 1.3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS A Certificate of
Recognition was presented to Floyd Higgins, Fire Chief Emeritus.1.5 PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation honoring Saturday,
April 23, 1994 as "Arbor Day in Orange" was presented to AI Remyn,
Department of Public Works/Street Trees.Proclamation honoring April
22-29, 1994 as "Recycle Week" in the City of Orange presented to
Nancy Gee, Recycling Coordinator, Public Works Department.2.CONSENT
CALENDAR TAPE 298 2.1
Declaration of City Clerk Marilyn J Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting
of April 19, 1994, at Orange Civic Center, Main Library, Police facility at 1107 North
Batavia and the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board; all of said locations being in the City
of Orange and freely accessible to members of the public at least 72 hours before commencement of
said regular meeting.ACTION: Accepted
Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a public record
in the Office of the City Clerk.2.2
Request Council approve authorization for advertising to invite bids for sewer reconstruction on
Lemon Street from Kelly to Palmyra and Chapman to Palm; S-185; Bid No.
934-24. (C2500.M.3)
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION: Approved.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.3 Request Council approve authorization for advertising to invite bids for street
reconstruction on Halyard Street at Tiller Avenue, Primrose Avenue - Main to Emerald,and
Emerald Drive - Walnut to Primrose; S.P. 3090; Bid No. 934-25. (S4000.S.7)FISCAL
IMPACT: None.ACTION:
Approved.2.
4Request Council approve authorization for advertising to invite bids for street reconstruction
on Olive Street - Collins to 500' south, Clark Street - Walnut to 300' north,and Berkley Street -
Lincoln to 450' south; S.P. 3091; Bid No. 934-26. (S4000.S.7)FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION: Approved.2.
5 Request
Council approve Contract Change Order No. 1 and Final in the amount of 21,971.99
to Damon Construction Company, for wheelchair access ramp improvements;Bid No. 934-
11. (AZIOO.0.Agr.2182)FISCAL IMPACT: $
21,971.99 is available for this project in Community Development Block Grant
funds.ACTION: Approved.
MOTION SECOND
AYES
Barrera
Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Murphy All items on the Consent
Calendar were approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 3.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER
TAPE 320 3.1 Appointment of Linda
Zehner to the Community Development Block Grant Program Committee, term to expire
4/19/96. (ORI800.0.8.3)MOTION SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer
Barrera
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz,
Murphy Moved
to approve the appointment.Page 2
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1994
OFF-AGENDA ITEM - THEO LACY JAIL PRESS RELEASE
OR1300J)
Mayor Beyer read the following press release: Sheriff's decision to place maximum security
prisoners in Theo Lacy Jail. The City of Orange received word today from the Sheriff's office
that Sheriff Brad Gates has placed 48 maximum security prisoners in the Theo Lacy Facility
located in Orange. Mayor Beyer stated, "I'm extremely angry that the Sheriff sees fit to put
Orange citizens at risk. In the beginning we have been assured that the Theo Lacy facility would
not be used to house maximum security prisoners. It was never designed for this purpose. The
City has been fighting the issue of the expansion of the Theo Lacy facility for years. I want to
assure the citizens of Orange that I and other members of the Council will continue to oppose
what I regard as a irresponsible act on the part of the Sheriff, and that's putting it mildly."
The City Manager indicated a status report on Theo Lacy Jail will be scheduled for the May 10,
1994 Agenda.
Bob Bennyhoff, 20641 Morada Dr., commented Randy Bosch, Chief Architect for the jail,
indicated there are 192 single cells which are equipped for double bunks. The 48 is just the first
wave. They are headed for 400, and the City will have major problems.
4.REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS TAPE 407
4.1 Report from Councilman Spurgeon on EI Toro Reuse Planning Authority.
Councilman Spurgeon reported that on April 18th he attended the first El Toro Executive Council
meeting. The meeting was primarily an orientation meeting for all 52 members All cities except
Seal Beach were represented. Also in attendance were the Industrial League, BIA, Chamber of
Commerce of Orange County and large homeowners in the unincorporated areas of the South
County. It was obvious from the start the north/south lines were clearly drawn The temporary
chairman was the County Chief Administrative Officer, Ernie Schneider.
Briefings were presented by the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. Scheduling is
contingent on how Miramar can accommodate the marines and airplanes. The planning process
will consist of organization, planning and implementation which will be done by the Department
of the Navy through the Marine Corps, if the planning procedures are approved.
The Executive Council has been asked to submit to the Board of Supervisors three plans within
the next two years. One plan is required under the Secretary of the Navy to be a plan for an
airport; the other two will be alternative use plans.
Also, if primary members cannot attend these meetings an alternate Councilmember or staff
member would attend. Councilman Spurgeon will make a recommendation to Council for a
designated alternate to attend meetings in his absence.
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OFF-AGENDA ITEM - INVESTMENT CONCERNS
Councilwoman Coontz expressed concern regarding the fiduciary responsibility of the Council
and the $100,000,000 investment. Councilwoman Coontz commented she was uncomfortable
with some of the results of the reorganization of the Treasurer's Office several years ago. The
Over-site committee is now composed of the Assistant City Manager, the Acting Finance
Director and the City Treasurer. The Assistant City Manager and the Acting Finance Director were
asked if they were investment experts and they indicated they did not feel they
were.Councilwoman Coontz gave the following steps that are
necessary:1. Require the City Treasurer, who holds one of the most important positions in the City,
be present and accountable at each Council meeting so the Council will have the opportunity to
ask questions
directly.2. Review the Investment Policy, described as "Conservative," against our present
investments.This would include the over $30,000,000 invested with the County of Orange. To date
Council has had no information as to how these investments are made. However, because of the
pressure from the press the holdings will be made public and they should be reviewed to see
how investments at the County level are being
conducted.3. Establish an Investment Advisory Committee composed of individuals with a
proven knowledge of the rapidly and ever-changing investment picture in the United
States today.4. Request the Advisory Committee to look into the problems experienced in the past
with the dual position of the Treasurer who is both elected and appointed. Pursue placing this issue
on the ballot for the third time in November to allow the City to hire the most qualified individual
to do
the job.5. This item to be agendized for the next Council meeting for further analysis
and discussion.The City Manager suggested a full status report be presented at the May 10,
1994 Agenda.Mayor pro tern Barrera asked if the Metropolitan Water District was holding $33,000,000
of the City's money in reserve, and if so, are they paying interest? The City Manager indicated
he would
find out.Council further discussed investigating the changing of interest rates and what effects it
has on bonds and
safe investments.Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada, commented in view ofMr. Weiss' illness, how
can Council demand that he attend every Council meeting when there is an ADA regulation.
The newspaper reported Moodys and other major rating services said they investigated and found
nothing wrong with the investments being conducted by
the County.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, inquired who was going on the ballot and how much
would a ballot
measure cost?
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1994
OFF AGENDA ITEM (Continued)
Councilwoman Coontz responded the committee could possibly place the appointment of a City
Treasurer on the ballot as a measure.
The City Clerk reported the expenses for the last ballot measure in the 1992 General Municipal
Election was between $4-6,
000.Mrs. Walters commented that ifit failed this time, which will be three tries, the City needs to
stop.5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None
TAPE 1227ADMINISTRATIVEREPORTS6.
6.1 Informational progress report on televising City Council meetings. (C2500.D)
The Assistant City Manager reported the one time costs involved could be anything from 0 to
100-125,000 on a one time basis to purchase equipment. The recurring annual cost could
be anywhere from $19,200 up to $108,000 per year. A survey of other cities is currently
being processed and will be presented to
Council.Jon Borgeson representing Cablevision of Orange, presented the following
costs:Least expensive - have one person come with a single camera, $400 per meeting.
Bring in a Cablevision van equipped with video equipment, $2250.00 per meeting.
Combine robotic cameras with Cablevision van, equipment costing $65,000, the ongoing costs
per meeting is approximately $800.
Build a remote control system at City Hall. The cost per meeting would be $800. The one time
cost for the equipment would be approximately $100-125,
000.The City now has a cablevision channel for its
use.Councilman Murphy requested surveying the public with the cooperation of Cable vision on a
trial basis, at no cost to the City, for a response from the citizens. This should be done in a
timely manner with participation from the Community Video Advisory Commission. Mr.
Borgeson indicated they would do whatever Council wanted. Also, the tape-delay and being aired
in its entirety at a different hour would be a start for the citizens that work during the
daytime hours..Pat Buttress, 531 E. Chapman, member of the Community Video
Advisory Commission,expressed support of the
trial run.Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., commented the Council would be smart to
do something about the City workers whose salaries have been cut for the second year. The Council
should not spend 5 cents to televise the meetings until the workers salaries have been
discussed. Further,since there will be renegotiation of the Franchise Agreement, the City should
include Cablevision paying for televised
Council meetings.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1994
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented a citizen called her to say she would cut something
else out of her tight budget to be able to watch City Council meetings on Cablevision.
Cablevision should ask the public if they would help to offset the costs involved.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Barrera Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to
receive and file the report. Also, to return at the end of May, 1994, with a final report on the
suggested trial basis and other concerns discussed.7. REPORTS
FROM CITY MANAGER - None 8.LEGAL AFFAIRS
TAPE 2084 8.1 RESOLUTION
NO. 8327 A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange accepting the completion ofa certain public work and
improvement; installation of "No Parking Street Sweeping" signs, Phase I and II;Bid No. 912-
34. (AZIOOO)JKZ Constructors,
Inc.MOTION SECOND
AYES
Barrera
Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8327 as
introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.2 RESOLUTION
NO. 8328
A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Orange finally accepting the completion of a certain public work and improvement;
Bid No. 934-11; Damon Construction Company;Wheelchair Access Ramp Improvements. (
AZIOO.O)MOTION SECOND AYES Spurgeon
Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz,
Murphy That Resolution No. 8328 as introduced
be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.Page 6
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8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 8329
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange continuing the requirement for a
Conditional Use Permit for one year for development of more than two units on lots subject to
Zone Change 1159-
93.Discussion: The City Attorney opined this Resolution is proposed to document the
motion carried at March 8, 1994 public hearing. In reviewing the record it appeared Council had
several objectives, to carry out the agreement made among the residents and also to retain jurisdiction
so this matter would eventually have to come back to Council and not go through the whole
process again. Also, Council wished to take action that would not amend mitigation measure number
4,to open up the environmental review process again. That is not legally required nor was it
the intention of the Council to do so. This document attempts to avoid any future
misunderstandings or any disputes. This document maintains the status quo for a maximum of one year.
This document applies to the Culver Street
area.Linda Zehner, 630 E. Culver Street, asked what makes it an ordinance or a resolution and
how did Culver Street get separated from the rest of the City? A 30-day continuance
was requested.Council discussed having all parties meet to discuss the wording of the resolution
with the Director of Community Development and the
City Attorney.MOTION -
Barrera SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy ABSTAINED -
Spurgeon Moved to
continue Resolution No. 8329 for 30 days 8.4
ORDINANCENO. 7-94 An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 5.10.080 A of the Orange
Municipal Code relating to the reduction of business taxes for real estate developments.A2500.
0)MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Barrera
Murphy Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Ordinance No. 7-
94 have second reading waived and be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the
preceding vote.8.5 ORDINANCE
NO. 8-94 An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Orange amending various sections of Title 2 of the Orange
Municipal Code pertaining to administration and personnel. (A2500.0)Page 7
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL ]9, ]994
8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Barrera Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Ordinance No.
8-94 have second reading waived and be adopted and same was passed and adopted by
the preceding vote.9. RECESS
TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTE: The
Orange Redevelopment Agency did not meet.10. ORAL
PRESENTATIONS Carole Walters,
534 N. Shaffer, asked if there was a copy for the public of the Fire Department's salary, overtime
and sick leave and where can she obtain a copy? The City Manager indicated there was
a audit report completed by Peate Marwick, auditors. It was a special audit relating to salaries and
overtime and is a public document and available.Mrs. Walters
commented on the recent article that appeared in the Orange Independent Newspaper regarding
the Orange Firefighter's salaries. Mrs. Walters felt the people that responded in
the article were relatives of the firefighters. Firemen seem more concerned about their salary.
Gene Sommers,
1539 E. Candlewood Avenue, suggested Cablevision of Orange place a survey into their
monthly billing to their customers with the question, "Would you consider televised Council meetings
and other public service meetings, and if so would it be expected from the cable company or
would the customer be willing to pay."Robert Lewin,
36] Forest, Laguna Beach, representing Roger Miller Ford, commented he is following up
on a letter to Council dated April 14, 1994. Ford has made a demand upon Roger Miller Ford
to expand the facility or move. Ford requires some indication of what the City intends to
do about the dealership and the piece of property on Palmyra Avenue.The City
Manager commented he will have to review the issue as it relates to Palmyra Avenue.The City,
however, does not want to get between any parties with an on-going lawsuit.Mayor
Beyer suggested Mr. Lewin contact the City Manager.11.
RECESS MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor
Beyer Barrera Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy The City Council will
recessed at 4:40 PM. to aClosed Session for the following purposes:a. Conference with Legal
Counsel - existing litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 [a]):Page 8
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11. RECESS (Continued)
City of Orange vs. Refco Securities, Inc., NASD Arbitration No. 92-
03685.Snapp vs. City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 70 50
24.b. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by
the City Attorney, City Manager or City Council prior to such recess unless the motion to
recess indicates any of the matters will not be considered in Closed
Session.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved
that the need to take immediate action on the following urgent item came to the attention of
the City after the posting of the Agenda. Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Subdivision c. of Section
54956.9 of the Government Code - Theo Lacy Jail.7:00
P.M. SESSION 12. INVOCATION
Charlotte Johnston,
Life Member Soroptimist International of Orange and Retired City Clerk.12.
1
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 12.2
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.3 INTRODUCTIONS -
None 12.4 PROCLAMA TIONS
Proclamation honoring "Leadership Orange"
program was presented to Dean Strenger,representing the Leadership Orange
Class of 1994.Proclamation: "Keep the Rams
in Anaheim" presented to Bill Cathcart, accepting on behalf of Frank Bryant,
President of the Rams Booster Club.12.5 PRESENTATIONS David
Parker, representative of
Orange CARES and the local religious community of Orange, presented a video
and requested Council's support for a faith and values broadcast channel in the
community.MOTION - Barrera SECOND - Mayor
Beyer AYES - Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz,
Murphy Moved that Council support this good effort.
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13.PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE 1048
13.1 APPEAL NO. 421, VARIANCE NO. 1964-94, JOEL LORENZ: (A4000.
0)Time set for a public hearing on petition by Joel Lorenz to appeal the decision by the
Zoning Administrator on January 27, 1994 denying Variance No. 1964-94 to allow the creation
ofa lot less than the minimum lot size required. The site is zoned R-I-
6 (Residential, single family,minimum lot size 6,000 sq. ft.), while the appellant is proposing a lot 4,790
sq. ft. The General Plan designation is 2 to 6 lots per acre. The property is located at
460 N. Milford Road.Continued
from April 12, 1994.)NOTE: The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) per State
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301.THE APPELLANT STATES THE FOLLOWING
REASONS FOR THE APPEAL:Administrator and staff was misinformed as to their decision. (Refer to facts listed
on
I/27/94 minutes.)1. Zoning Ordinance depth setbacks 100 ft. inconsistent with subjects
property and 12 others.Driveway approach has been
approved by Traffic Department.2. Zoning classification R-I-6 implies 7 dwellings per
acre,
which is inconsistent with General Plan.3. Neighboring properties do not possess like options,
due to easement and setback requirements thus eliminating and setting no
precedent for other property owners.4. Newly developed home will be constructed with sound
and noise detriment material. Noise
study report will be provided."
THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINS OPEN.The Director of Community Development reviewed his memorandum
on concerns from the last public hearing regarding the possible inconsistency of some lots in
the area identified as being smaller than the 6,000 sq. ft. minimum area. One of the areas is
a planned unit development on Walnut Avenue which has a multiple family residential zoning
designation and a medium density General Plan designation as part of a planned unit development
in a multiple family neighborhood.There is consistency with both the zoning ordinance and the General
Plan in creating those 2700 sq. ft. lots. It is part of an overall neighborhood plan
which includes common areas, amenities,common streets, etc, which is commonly found in
a multiple family planned development.The other area identified was west of Mr. Lorenz's property on Oak
Street. It was a multiple family residential neighborhood. These lots were subdivided in 1959/60.
The number of units in the area does have a density which is consistent with the designation
applied to that area, medium density residential, 6-15 units per acre. There was a question on
whether or not the R-I-6 single family residential 6,000 ft. zoning designation
was consistent with the low density general plan designation. The memorandum identifies that 6,000 sq. ft.
lots and have a density of 6
dwelling units
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1994
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Council, over the years has discussed with The Irvine Company the potential for 5,000 sq. ft. lots.
The memorandum includes a chart depicting the gross dwelling unit per acre figure for a
theoretical 5,000 sq. ft. lot neighborhood would be approximately 7 1/4 units per acre. This is
within the medium density range of6-15 units per acre. Mr. Lorenz's request is a 4790 sq. ft.
lot and the density including local streets with a neighborhood of 4700 sq. ft. lots would
be approximately 7 1/2 units per acre. The net density for that lot is over 9 units per
acre.The Director of Community Development met with Mr. Lorenz and disucssed the possibility of
a Granny Flat, but this did not meet the applicant's
needs.Mr. Lorenz, 460 N. Milford Rd., reviewed the reasons for the appeal. Mr. Lorenz proposed,
in the case of5,000 sq. ft. lots, within the 10,800 sq. lot, refigure the lot line adjustment and take
a small amount of the existing property and create two lots that are not less than 5,000 sq.
ft.The Director of Community Development commented the 5,000 sq. ft. lot comparison was
to provide Council some perspective on past discussions. The 5,000 sq. ft. lots in this setting, a
low density neighborhood, would not be
appropriate.Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., spoke in opposition and commented on The
Irvine Company's Planned Unit Development project with 5,000 sq. ft. lots. Further, there have
been plans to widen the Walnut bridge for many
years.Peter Luadowski, 310 Toluca, spoke in
support.THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE
PUBLIC
HEARING.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES Murphy
Spurgeon Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved that
this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15301.MOTION SECOND
AYES
NOES
Murphy
Coontz
Spurgeon,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Murphy Barrera Moved to deny
Appeal No.
421 and Variance 1964-94 based on the fact that there is no supporting evidence to grant
the Variance because the rights of the property owner for this property in the R-
I-6 zone classification has not been deprived of property or privileges, and with the existence
of the bridge at the time of the purchase of the property.Page II
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The City Manager and Public Works director were instructed to make sure the City will clean up
the right-of-way in
this area.
TAPE 2290 13.2 APPEAL NO. 420, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2054-94,
MR. AND MRS.MAHMOUD
HAIDAR: (A4000.0)Time set for a public hearing on petition by Mr. and Mrs. Mahmoud Haidar to
appeal the decision by the Zoning Administrator on January 27, 1994 denying Conditional Use
Permit 2054-94 to allow the serving of beer and wine within an existing restaurant (
Hassan's Lebanese Cuisine).Subject property is located at
421 North Glassell Street.NOTE: The project is categorically exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act per State
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303.THE APPELLANT STATES THE FOLLOWING
REASONS FOR THE APPEAL:We are appealing the Zoning Administrator's action of denial based on
the Police Department's findings. Specifically, we oppose the fact that a CUP would cause
deterioration of bordering land uses or create special problems in the area. We are also appealing the
protest by neighbors and the assumption that their
protest referred to crime."MAYOR BEYER
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The Director of Community Development reported there
are approximately three off-sale businesses in close proximity and several restaurants. The Police
Department has stated this area is in a heavily concentrated area and is a high crime area, which was one
of the major reasons for the
denial by the Zoning Administrator.Councilman Spurgeon recommended, based on past Council
direction and reviewing the Zoning Administrator's action for denial, reclarification should be made and the
item sent back to the Zoning Administrator for a rehearing vs. that of an Alcoholic
Beverage Control hearing
where the Police are involved.The Director of Community Development commented the
findings by the Zoning Administrator indicated insufficient documentation at this time to support
those findings and
need some reanalysis
and review.Speaking in opposition:Gene Wellsfry, 140 Crescent Bay Dr., Laguna Beach, owner of
the majroity of single apartments
located north of the restaurant.Jim Pine, Police Sergeant, commented the Police Department is
protesting the request because of the high crime in the area. Within the census tracts there are six ABC licenses
per tract and at this time, there
are seven
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 19, 1994
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Speaking in favor:
Robert Mickelson, 328 N. Glassell
David Despasquele, attorney for the appellant, commented the restaurant has been a continuous,
vital part of the City's business community since 1977; the appellants are responsible business
owners and allowing a beer and wine license will not have a negative impact on the community.
Beer and wine will not be sold with orders to go.
Jerry Brown, 1724 Chumash, owner of the property at 418 N. Glassell, commented he has not
seen any problems with beer and wine sales in the area.
Council requested the City Manager to coordinate the activities of the Police Department and the
Community Development Department to present Council with the facts rather than having each
entity going in a separate direction. The City Manager remarked the City needs to encourage
good facilities as opposed to a blanket approach.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Spurgeon Barrera
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to refer
the item back to the Zoning Administrator in an expeditious manner for a prompt decision based on
prior Council direction one month ago in terms ofland use decisions which are the basis of
granting or denying a CUP.The City Manager
will work with staff to monitor the situation for a quick turnaround.TAPE3546 13.3
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 2053-94, VARIANCE 1962-94, ANTHONY J.FAVREAU: (
C3300.0)Time
set for a public hearing on petition by Anthony J. Favreau to consider Conditional Use Permit
2053-94 to move a residential structure onto the property to be used as an accessory
second unit, and Variance No. 1962-94 to exceed the maximum 640 square foot unit size
allowed by code. Subject property is addressed 1901 West Palmyra
Avenue.NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section
15301.MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.Councilman Spurgeon abstained from the item and left the podium due to a conflict of
interest.Councilman Spurgeon lives within 300 ft ofthe property in
question.The Director of Community Development presented the staff report. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the
project.Page
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Speaking in favor:
Anthony 1. Favreau, 1901 W. Palmyra, commented he had spoken to all his neighbors and
received no opposition.
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, remarked the Orange Taxpayers Association are in favor ofthis
project
THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Coontz AYES - Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy ABSTAINED - Spurgeon Moved
that this project
is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per
State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301.MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy
ABSTAINED - Spurgeon Moved to approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 2053-
94 as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-6-94.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Coontz A
YES - Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy
ABSTAINED - Spurgeon Moved to approve Variance No. 1962-
94 as outlined
in Planning Commission Resolution No.PC-7-94.14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None
15.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS Lois Barke, 2022 Spurce,
commented it is
necessary to point out to Sheriff Brad Gates the legal and ethical previous agreements and commitments he
has made to the City regarding Theo Lacy Jail.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, remarked
on
the proclamation for the Rams organization, that the City of Anaheim always gets the revenue
and the City of Orange gets the traffic Page 14
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15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
Bob Mickelson, 323 Glassell, commended Council on their action to set policy regarding the
Conditional Use Permit 2054-93, Hassan's Lebanese
Cuisine.16.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
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AYES Mayor Beyer
Barrera Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy The City
Council adjourned at 9:05 P.M.t(h~ ~
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