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permission from the property owner prior to relocation of the house onto the site selected on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Ward, and carried, with Councilmen Yamamoto and Markel dissenting. In the discussion prior to approval of the motion, Councilman Griset suggested that the Council's action would buy time for the preservation of the building; and that the future owner of the Waffle House should be willing to enter into an agreement with the City to preserve it in perpetuity with no change in basic design or architectural appearance. The Director of Public Works estimated that the demolition costs would be approximately $2,000 to $5,000; that it is anticipated the contract for the street widening will be awarded on June 17, with construction to follow shortly thereafter; and that destruction of the house wnuld take place approximately the middle of July if a relocation site were not obtained. Council authorized staff to take whatever steps are necessary to deed the Waffle House as a gift to the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society provided that it is preserved for historical purposes, on motion of Councilman Griset, seconded by Councilman Garthe and carried, with Mayor Patterson dissenting. Upon request of Mr. Lecil Slaback, Councilman.Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Ward, that a letter be written to each of the members of the Orange.County Board of Supervisors to ask their cooperation to preserve the Waffle House, and to assist in any way they possibly could in locating the building, carried unanimously. (CA 85.1d) PUBLIC PROPERTY USE The application filed by MUNICIPAL BOWL the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society for use of the Municipal Bowl on Sunday, May 19, 1974 for an Antique Swap Meet, was referred to staff for routine processing by informal unanimous consent. (CA 52.8) RECESS Councilmen present. At 9:45 P.M., a recess was called by the Mayor. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 P.M., with all SOUTHWESTERN MUTUAL The memorandum dated WATER COMPANY March 12, 1974, from FRANCHISE APPLICATION the Director of Public Works regarding the franchise application submitted by Southwestern Mutual Water Company was considered by Council. The subject was opened for discussion by the public on the unanimously approved motion of Councilman Evans, seconded by Councilman Yamamoto. The petition filed in opposition to City water services, con- taining 131 signatures, was received and filed on the unani- mously approved motion of Councilman Garthe, second~ by Councilman Markel. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 102 MARCH 18, 1974