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NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABS~2~T~ COUNCILMEN: None ORDINANCE NS-8h2 DECLARING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED "NEWPORT AND RITCHEY NORTH ANNEX" TO TEE CITY OF SANTA ANA was introduced by title. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, that further readimg be waived and Ordinance NS-844 be passed to second reading. CROSSING - Mayor Harvey announced the placing 1 ~7~N~ & L]~WOOD on the agenda at this point the problem that exists at 17th and Linwood whereby children must cross a heavily congested street in order to get to school and week-end events. Approxim-tely 75 residents of the area were in the audience. Mayor Harvey questioned the City Manager regarding a solution. The City Manager stated that because 17th Street does carry large amounts of traffic, the installation of signals at every intersection would make the street useless; that the matter when previously before Council was remRnded to the residents of the area for the purpose of attempting to form an assessment district; that construction of park south of 17th Street would eliminate much of the after school hours crossing. Testimony was heard from the following residents in the area for an Immediate remedy to the problem: Charles Clemenson, 1512 E. Washington, Noel Conway, Vice President Santa Aha East Hc~eowners Association, Frank Criger, lO21 N. Wright, Delbert Connor~ 1442 E. 17th, Mrs. Donald Morgan, 1511 E. Stafford, and Mrs. Helen Boggs, 1521 E. Washington. The City Attorney and Franklin T. Hamilton, Special Counsel, questioned the legality of formation of an assessment district to construct the pedestrian bridge because the benefit must be to the land in the district. The Public Works Director informed Council of the time element involved in installation of a push button signal and suggested the possibility of a cul-de-sac of Llnwood. State regulations governing school crossing signs was explained by the City N~nager, who noted that the City has complied with them completely. Council discussed possibility of reducing speed limit and the Chief of Police related that since this is a major street, it is difficult to abruptly reduce speed. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Brooks that a push button signal be installed i-.,ediately; that the City Attorney be directed to consult with the leaders of the group to prepare documents for them to attempt to create an assessment district, and a study be initiated to determine which method will work. It was moved by Councilman Burk, seconded by CounciLman Brooks and carried, that the motion be amended to include: the City Attorney to report at the meeting of April 18, 1966, the proper method of financing an overpass, and the motion as amended was adopted. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council declared this an emergency measure under the terms of the Charter, allowing the City to proceed without being controlled by the specified $2,000 limit requiring bids. RECESS At 9:~0 p.m. the Mayor declared a five minute recess. Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m. with all Councilmen present. A~TIQUE SHOW American ORT to hold antique show at Santa It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, that the request be granted for Women's Ana Armory June 24 - 26, 1966. CITY COUNCIL - 500 - April 4, 1966