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City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by the Mayor.
Council Chamber
Santa Aha City Hall
June 15, 1953. 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen
Councilmen
William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Thomas F. Larsen, Courtney R. Chandler~
Milford W. Dahl.
Each member cf the City Council having received copies of
the Minutes of June 1, 1953, reading of the Minutes was
dispensed with and approvedon motion of Councilman Jerome,
seconded by Larsen and carried.
In Re On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried,
Legal
Advertising
the
Clerk was authorized to open bids for publication of City legal
advertising for the fiscal year 1953-5~, based on rate per column inch
as follows~
Bid of Santa Ana Register:
The first insertions, Saturday~only, $0.61. Any other day $1.10.
Each next five insertions, Saturday only, $0.59. Any other day
$1.o5.
Each subsequent insertions, Sat~'day only, $0.50. Any other day
$1.oo.
Bid of Santa Ana Independ~nt~
First insertions $0.60, each subsequent insertion $0.55.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
bide were referred to the City Manager and Attorney for report at thell
In Re
Bids
Sanitary sewer on
Orange Ave. from
Dyer-Road to Delhi
Road, etc.
earliest convenience.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the
Clerk was authorized to open bids for the construction of a 21" and
18" V.C. pipe sanitary sewer on Orange Avenue from Dyer Road to Delhi
Road and on Delhi Road from Orange Avenue to Rousselle Street, as
follows:
Bid of V.C.K. Construction Company~
Grand total $32,873.70.
Bond in the sum of 10%.
Bid of Nick M. Guho: Bond in the amount of 10%.
Grand total $35,466.95.'
Bid of Paul ~kich Constr~ction Company: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $34,193.84.
Bid of The Stanfield Company: Bond in-the sum of 10%.
Grand total $34,494.10.
Bid of Izzi Construction Company: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $35,115.00.
Bid of A.H.Famularo and Robert L. Joy:
Grand total $38,411.60.
Bond in the sum of 10%.
Bid of Charles L. Butch & Sons: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $40,215.00.
Bid of S.S. Zarubica.Inc.: Bond in the sum of.10%
Grand total $35,384.60.
Bid of J.S.Barret~: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $40,806.90.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by ~erome and carried, the
bids were referred to the City Manager and Engineer for report at thei~
In Re
Bids
Construct R.C.
pipe sewer on Walnut
St. from*Maple to
Hathaway, etc.
earliest convenience.
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On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
Clerk was authorized to open bids for the construction of a 30", 27",
and 18" R.C. pipe sewer on Walnut St., from Maple to Hathaway, on
Hathaway from Walnut St. to First St., and on First St. from Hathaway
to McClay St., as follows~
Bid of Paul Vu~ich Construction Company: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $63,997.55.
Bid of Charles L. Butch & Sons: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $64,249.00.
Bid of A.H.Famularo and Robert L. Joy: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total ~i100,584.04.
Bid of V.C.K.Constructicn Company: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $72,362.08.
Bid of S.S.Zaz~u~ica,Inc.: Bond in the sum o~ 10%.
Grand total $65,458.70.
Bid of Nick M. Guho: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $72,570.40.
Bid of J.S.Barrett: Bond in the sum of 10%.
-Grand total $72,049.80.
Bid of Colich Construction Company: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $71,500.00.
Bid of Flickinger & We~_ker, Inc.: Bond in the sum of 10%.
Grand total $92,689.90.
Bid of Chas. H. Johnston: Band in the sum of $9,000.00.
Grand total $87,213.56.
On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
bids were referred to the City Manager and Engineer for report at
In Re
Resol. No. 53-90
Approving purchase
25,000 acre feet of
iMetropolitan Aqueduct
!Water
their earliest convenience.
On motion of Councilman McBride,
seconded by Jerome and carried, the
following Resolution entitled:
"~esolution of the City of Santa Aha approving
purchase of 25,000 acre feet of Metropolitan
Aqueduct water from funds of the Orange County
Flood Control District"
was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 53-90 and passed by
the following vote:
In Re
Petition to annex
Southern Missionary
Baptist Church Property
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Thomas F. Larsen, Courtney R. Chandler.
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl.
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On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, a
petition requesting that the City annex a parcel of land 974.16 feet
by 229.74 feet west of Bristol Street and approximately 1317 feet
south of Edinger, owned by SoUthern Missionary Baptist Church of Sants
Ana, was taken under consideration until approval is obtained from the
In Re
Resol. No. 53-91
Condemnation real
property - Extend
Orange Ave.
County Bounde~y Commission.
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On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried,
following Resolution entitled:
"Resolution authorizing the condemnation of
certain real property for public street
purposes to extend Orange Avenue southerly
from Adams Street"
the
was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 53-91 and passed by
the following vote:
In Re
Ordinance
Amend.'Sections
6200~t, 6200.23 and
6200.6~ of Municipal
Code - License taxes
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Thomas F. Larsen, Courtney R. Chandler.
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
following Ordinance entitled:
"Ordinance amending Sections 6200.1, 6200.23
and 6200.6~ of the Santa Aha Municipal Code
regulating City License Taxes"
was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading
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In Re
Variance
Elias G. Beltuan
In Re
Variance
Howard Ryan
In Re
Variance
Southern Coteries
Gas Co.
In Re
Communication
Plann. Comm.
Civic Center
area
{J.R.coffin,
620 Nc.Ross St.)
In Re
Communication
Planning Commission
(Parking space
requirements in
R-3 zone)
In R6
Communication
Planning Commission
(Site for Public
Library)
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
recommendation of the Plsnning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Elias G'. Beltran to permit construction of a 20~x32! build-!i
lng to be used as a custom upholstery shop and a reduction in the fron~
set-back to five feet at 1201 West First Street, subject to the
conditions as imposed' by the Planning Commission.
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On motion of Councilman Jerome} i, econded by Larsen and carried, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Howard Ryan to permit construction of a building to the
property line at 801-09 West First Street.
#
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
recommendation of the'Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Southern Counties Gas Company to permit use of property as
a parking lot for approximatelY 30-35 cars in conjunction with a pro-
posed office building'at 1318 North Main Street, subject to the
conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission.
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Communication was read from the Planning Commission requesting advice
from the Council on their decision relative to desires concerning the
extension of the proposed Civic Center area between Ross and~She!ton
Streets. Mrs. Sadie Wray, 609 North Ross Street, M~s. Schuster,
650 North Ross Street and Mrs. Gladys L. Hauek, 603 North Van Ness
Avenue appeared before the Council protesting the fact that the area
between Ross Street and Shelton Street is being considered for a pro-
posed civic center, and they were particularly interested in the area
on North Ross Street between Sixth and Eighth Streets. Mr. J.R.Coffi~,
620 North Ross Street stated he had purchased an apirtment building atli
601-03~ North Ross Street from the County and had requested the City
Planning Commission for a permit to move the building to 620 North Ross
Street but had been refused the permit awaiting the Council's decision
on the use of the property for a Civic Center. On motion of Councilmam
Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the Clerk was instructed to
advise the Planning Commission that the Council is not prepared or
ready to discuss a Civic Center site and Mr. Coffin should be permitte~
to proceed with his program of relocating the apartment building from
601-03~ North Ross Street to 620 North Ross Street.
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Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that
the Council adopt a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relatiw
to parking space requirements in the R-3. zone, and on motion of
Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the matter was
referred to the City Manager for investigation and report.
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CommUnication was read from the Planning Commission stating that the
committee feels there is an advantage in rebuilding the City Library
at the present location and further study will be given to the location
between Sixth and Eighth Streets on the west side of Ross Street.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
communication was received and filed.
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In Re
Protest
Industrial zone
(Andrew M. Beyer)
In Re
Petition
Two-hour parking
Bush St. btn 10th
and 12th Sts.
In Re
Donald D. Harwood
(planter box attached
to building)
In Re
Request
Green zones
Geo. C. Dick
In Re
Joint Outfall
Sewer Minutes
In Re
Taxicab
Applications
In Re
Demands
In Re
Amend. Appl. No. 101
Reclassify property
east of Standard Ave.
from Delhi Road to
the City Limit~ line
In Re
Request
Crown Motors
ilIn Re
iApplic~tion
i!C.J.Black dba
iiHuntington Beach-
i~Sant~ Ana Bus Line
northerly 30 feet of Lot 1 in the "Highland Street" Tract, being
property at the southwest corner of Shelton and Richland Streets.
Communication was read from Andrew M. Beyer, 1437 South Baker St~'eet,
protesting the proposed industrial zone south of Delhi Road and west
of Main Street, and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by
McBride and carried, the communication was received and filed.
A petition was read signed by five property owners requesting that two~
hour parking be established on Bush Street between 10th and 12th Streets.
On recommendation of the City Manager and on motion of Councilman
Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request was denied and
Clerk instructed to advise the first signer on the petition of Council
action.
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Donald D. Harwood stated that due to the South Main Street widening
program, he had been requested by the City Engineer to remove the
planter box attached to his building at 1815-19 South Main Street,
which extends over the set-back line established on said street.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McBride, seconded by
Jerome and carried, that the matter be referred to the City Manager
and Engineer for report.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
request of George C. Dick, 1657~- E. First Street, that green zones be
established at 1657 and 1661 E. First Street, was referred to the
committee on curb usage.
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On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Joint 0utfall Sewer held at
Anaheim, June 4, 1953, were received and filed.
#
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
applications of Owen R. Mattison and Irvin V. Gulick to drive taxicabs,
were received and permits granted.
#
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the
demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and the
Clerk authorized to issue warrants for same.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen' and carried,
Commission initiated Amendment Application No. 101 reclassifying the
property east of Standard Avenue from Delhi Road to the City Limits
line, which is approximately 335 feet north of St. Andmews Place, from
R-1 to R-3 District, was taken under advisement.
The City Manager recommended that due to the South Main Street widening
program, the report on the request of Crown Motors, 1711 South .~ain
Street for an investigation on the possibility of making changes in
the north and south bound bus stops at the corner of Main and Berkeley
Streets be withheld for two months. On motion of Councilman McBride,
seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation was approved and
request held in abeyance.
The City Manager stated that the City should declare itself as having
no objection to the issuance of a certificate of public convenience and
necessity to operate an extended route between Santa Aha and Orange, 'to
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In Re Communication was read from the Planning Commission stating that
Tentative Map
Tract No. 1790 consideration was given to Tentative Map of Tract No. 1790, submitted
by George S. Fruehling and John Lows, covering property north of East
Sixth Street, north and south of the Santa Aha Freeway and consisting
of fifty lots. The Commission recommended that the portion south of
the Freeway be approved as is and that the portion north of the
Freeway be held over until such a time that an easement or a street
parallel to the Freeway be procured for the purpose of drainage.
In Re
Tentative Map
Tract No. 1878
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried,
back
Tentative Map of Tract No. 1790 was referred/to the Planning Commissi(
with the recommendation that all streets be sixty feet minimum width.
Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending
approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 1878, submitted by Donald A.
Schroder covering property on the north and south side of Sharon Road
and consisting of eight lots. On motion of Councilman Jerome,
seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission was approved subject to the conditions as set forth by
In Re
Map of Tract
No. 1716
(Louis Schulman)
the recommendation of the City Manager and Engineer concerning the
ten foot easement on the west side of Lot 4 for drainage purposes.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, Nap
of Tract No. 1716, submitted by Louis Schulman, for the dedication of
GrovemontBtreet and Santiago Street for public use for highway
In Re
Map of Tract
No. 1788
Walter Cole)
purposes, and bo~d in the sum of $13,020.00 were approved and official
authorized to sign Map.
.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, Map
of Tract No. 1788, submitted by Walter Cole, covering property west
of King Strest between Washington and 17th Streets, dedicating King
Street, Judith Laze, Fair Way and West Fourteenth Street, was approved
In Re
Agreement
Pioneer Fuel &
Bldg. Materials Co.
for official signatures, subject to filing of bond in the sum of
$25,000.00 and approval by the City Attorney.
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On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
request of Pioneer Fuel & Building Materials Co. for permission to
construct a sign at 2655 West First Street, which will extend over
In Re
Petition
Abandon alley
and upon the thirty-five foo~ set-back line, was granted and offlcial~
authorized to execute the agreement.
A petition was read signed by six of the nine property owners of lots
terminating on an eight foot alley running east from Artesia Street
and south of and parallel to Pine Street in Tract No. 407 and request-
that the alley be abandoned. On motion of Councilman Jerome,
In Re
Request
Over-size
driveways
seconded by Larsen and carried, the matter was referred to the City
Manager for investigation and report.
#
On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Councilman
Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, permission was granted Sidney
In Re
Escrow instructions
~BenJamin W.Veale etux
(S.E. cot. Shelton &
Richland)
L. Lowry, Engineer for Walter Baker etal to construct two oversize
the
driveways at the northeast corner of Fifth Street and Broadway.
.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried,
Mayor was authorized to sign escrow instructions from Benjamin W.
Veals etux, for an easement deed on property described as the
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Tn Re
Request
Children's Welfare
Club Knights of
Pythias
In Re
Appointment
Carson Smith
Museum Board
In Re
Appointment
Robert Larsen
Library Board
In Re
Resol. 53-92
Establishing
position of
Director of
Finance
In Re
Acceptance of bid
Sanitary sewer on
Orange Ave. from
Dyer-Road to Delhi
Road, etc.
In Re
Acceptance of bid
Construct R.C. pipe
sewer on Walnut St.
from Maple to
Hathaway, etc.
In Re
Prooosed Budget
Hearing date
In Re
Ordinance
Reg~lating placement
of advertising signs
along Freeways
C.J.Black, doing business as Huntington Beach-Santa Ana Bus Line and
the Public Utilities Commission ~hould be so notified. On motion of
Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation
was approved and the Clerk instructed to write such communication.
On recommendation of the Business Men's Association and on motion of
Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of the
Children's Welfare Club Knights of Pythias for permission to place
donation coin boxes in and about stores in the City in connection with
a current drive to raise funds for a Free Day Clinic at 1138 South
Duncan Avenue, Los Angeles, was denied and Clerk instructed to notify
the Welfare Club of Council action.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, Carson
Smith was appointed to serve as a member of the Museum Board; term to
expire March 19, 1958.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried,
Robert Larsen was appointed to serve as a member of the Library Board;
term to expire June 30, 1954·
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
following Resolution entitled:
"Resolution establishing the position of
Director of Finance and fixing the salary
thereof"
was read, considered,
the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen
Noes, Councilmen
Absent, Councilmen
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designated Resolution No. 53-92 and passed by
William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Thomas F. Larsen, Courtney R.
None
Milford W. Dahl
Chandler.
On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman McBride
seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of V.C.K.Oonstruction Company,
in the sum of $32,873.70 was accepted for the construction of a 21"
and 18" V.C. pipe sanitary sewer on Orange Avenue from Dyer Road to
Delhi Road and on Delhi Road f~om Orange Avenue to Rousselle Street,
and all other bids rejected.
On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman McBride
seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of Paul Vukich Construction
Company, in the sum of $63,997.55 was accepted for the construction of
a 30", 27", and 18" R.C. pipe sewer on Walnut St., from Maple to
Hathaway, on Hathaway from Walnut Street to First Street and on First
Street from Hathaway to McClay Street, and all other bids rejected.
The City Manager presented the Budget of the City for the fiscal year
1953-54 and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by McBride and
carried, the date of public hearing upon the proposed budget was set
as July 6, 1953~ at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers.
.
~0n motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
following Ordinance entitled:
"Ordinance regulating the placement of
advertising-signs along Freeways in the
Cl~y of Santa Ana"
was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading.
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On motion of Councilman McBride,
City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayor of ~e City of Santa Ana.
seconded by Larsen and carried, the
Clerk of the Council