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SOLICITATIONAPPLICATION On motion of Councilman Herrln, seconded by Councilman Rrooks and carried, the solicitation application of Childrens Asthmatic Research Institute and Hospital, aanual drive, March 3 - 8, was approved. DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION The request of Harold W. Thornton and Ralph E. Davidson, regarding driveway constructed at ill S. Hathaway without meeting the require- ments of the Municipal Code, was considered. Mr. Harold Thornton and Mr. Ralph Davidson were present. The City Manager explained the City's regulation on the installation of walkways, driveways, etc. out of asphalt concrete. The Manager further explained that the contractor who did the work had filed with the City the estimated amount of the cost of replacement. Mr. Harold Thornton maintained the City had not notified him of the requirement for Portland cement concrete on any occasion he contacted the City. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Council- man Carlson and carried, to deny the request to approve the asphalt driveway as installed. Councilman Thurman voted "No". HISTORICAL SOCIETY COB~'~gNCE Mr. Allen Goddard requested letters of wel- cc~e and cooperation of City Council during the Statewide Conference of California Historical Societies to be held at the Saddleback Inn June 20 - 22~ FIRST STh~'I' DEVELOPMENT Counci;m-~ Markel requested an explanation of violations of the Municipal Code in the development of the upholstery shop at 120% West 1st Street° The City Manager explained that when the plot plan was filed, it showed the property line as the exis~lng street line; however, 12 feet additional beyond the sidewalk belongs to the City; the Ci~y has no regulations over driveway slope or height of floor; Mrs. Diaz has been notified that the development is not in conformance and that she will have to take out the construction which was placed in the public way in error, or she can petition the City Council for the encroach- ment. In answer to a question by Councilman Markel, the Manager stated that there are nine parking spaces on the property, one additional over the required number. STREET NAME The Clty Manager reported that the staff is in the process of making a survey of the 67 residences, 105 apartments, la businesses and 2 churches on Center Street regarding Councilman Markel's suggestion of a name change and that a sampling shows they are not in favor. ADJ(X~MENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was ad,our.ned at 10:20 P.M., on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Counc~:m-u Thurman and carried. Doris M. Brown Clerk of the Council