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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-07-20426 Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall July 20, 1953. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order.by the Mayor. Present: Absent: Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Lateen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of July 6, 1953, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, with the exception of Item 27 on page 421 changing the word "lease' to "agreement#. # In Re Ordinance Correcting charges for installation of water service and moving of meters On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the reading of the 0rdinancewas~waiVed, On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of Article VII of Santa Ana Municipal Code, correcting charges for the installation of water service and moving of meters, prohibiting cross connections and creating service oha~ge" In Re' Excerpt from Minutes of Boundary Cbmmission ~Baptist Church Annexation) was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. ,, On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, excerpt from Minutes of the meeting of the Boundary Commission stating the Commission finds that the boundaries of the proposed annexation to the City of the "Baptist Church Annexation" are reasonably definite and In Re Resol. No. 53-102 Proposing to annex territory; hearing date (Baptist Church Annexation) certain, was received and filed. The Council having ~nanimou~ly waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution proposing to annex territory to the City of Santa Ana, describing said territory, giving notice of the time and place of public hearing where all protests will be heard and passed upon, and designating the name of "Baptist Chu~oh Annexation" as an appropriate name for said territory" was considered, designated Resolution No, 53-102 and passed by the following vote: In Re Resol. No. 53-103 Accept Easement Deed L.J.Heedwohl etux (So. Main St.) Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Counoi!men Absent, Councilmen The Council having unanimously waived the reading of William Jerome, J.L,McBride, Thomas F. Lateen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None on motion of Councilman McBride, the Resolution, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Easement Deed" from L.J. and Marion N. Heedwohl, conveying an easement for street purposes over and across the westerly five feet of Lot One in Block of "Tract No. 245 McFadden Home Place No. l", for the widening of South Main Street, was considered, designated Resolution No. 53-103 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Councilmen Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thbmae F. Lateen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None Dahl, 47 In Re Resol. No. 53-104 Abandon loading zone (So.side 2nd St. btn Main and Bush Sts.) On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and following Resolution entitled: "Concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" carried, the abandoning a loading zone on the south side ef Second Street between Main and MAsh Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 53-104 and passed by the following vote: In Re Report Director of Public Works Assess. Dist. 195 Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Absent, Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, 'Courtney R. Chandler. None None The Director of Public Works submitted his report stating that he has examined and compared t~e bids submitted by contractors for Assessment District No. 195 and finds that Sully-Miller Contracting Company is the lowest responsible bidder. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seoonde by Larsen and carried, the report of the Director of Public Works was In Re Resol. No. 53-105 Awarding contract for work or improvement Assess~Dist. 195 received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl,seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, awarding contract for work or improvement ordered by Resolution No. 53-78 of said City Council" was considered, designated Resolution No. 53-105 and passed by the following vote: !~ In Re llEscrow instructions Raul MonteJano In Re Resol. No. 53-106 Accept easement deed David F. Ortiz etux (change of alignment Orange Ave. south of Delhi Road) Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Lateen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute amended escrow instructions in escrow No. 179589-ET authorizing the following: "The right, title and interesJ of Raul MonteJano in and to said property by reason of that certain conditional assignment dated August 23, 1948 from B~ul MonteJano to certain heirs, said assignment being filed in the Estate of Jesus = " in connection with the change of alignment on MonteJano, Deceased , Orange Avenue south of Delhi Road. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Easement Deed" from David F. and Mary H. Ortiz, conveying an easement for street purposes over certain property beginning at a point on the south line of Lot '10 in Block "G" of South Santa Aha, 0.29 feet east f~om the southwesterly corner of said Lot 10; thence easterly along said south line of said Lo't 10, h9.?l feet to the southeasterly corner of said Lot lC; thence northerly along the east line of said Lot t0, a distanc~ of 86.10 feet; thence southwesterly in a straight line to the point of beginning, for a change of alignment on Orange Avenue south of Delhi 428 In Re Resol. No. 53-107 Authorizing execution of Quitclaim Deed Walter W. Cole etux. (T~act No. 1788) i~.In Re Resol. No. 53-108 Accept easement deed First National Bank (So. Main St.) In Re plans and specifications Reconstr,~ction Grand Ave. from ~th to 17th St. In Re Resolution Advertise for bids Reconstruction Grand Ave. from 4th to 17th St. In Re Resolution Advertise for bids Reconst~uction Grand Ave. from 4th to 17th St. Road, was considered, designated Resolution No. following vote: 53-106 and passed by Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman MoBridg, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of Quitclaim Deed" to Walter W. and Matryce H. Cole affecting Tract No. 1788 by reason of a deed recorded from John T. and May M. English to the Newbert Proteet~ ion District, was considered, designated Resolution No. 53-107 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Councilmen Councilmen Noes, Absent, # The Council having unanimously waived the William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Easement Deed" from the First National Bank in Santa Ana, conveying an easement for ~treet purposes over and across the westerly five feet of Lots Thirteen and Fifteen in Block "B" of "Tract No. 245, NcFadden Home Place No. for the widening of South Main Street, was considered, designated ResolUtion No. 53-108 and passed by the following vote: William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None Dahl, Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded 'by Larsen and carried, the plansl for the teton- and specifications, as submitted by the City Engineer, st~uction of Grand Avenue from Fourth to Seventeenth Street, were the Resolution, approved. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing and directing the Clerk of the Council to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of Grand Avenue from Fourth to Seventeenth Street, in the City of Santa Ana and fixing the prevailing wage rate" was consi~ered~and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None ~ seconded by Jerome and carried, the Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen On motion of Coune'ilman McBride, Resolution authorizing and directing the Clerk of the Council to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of Grand Avenue from Fourth to Seventeenth Street, Was reeonsideredby the following vote: William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. None None Thomas F.Larsen, Chandler. Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen 429 In Re Resol. No. %3-109 Fixing compensation For position of City Manager In Re Variance E.M.Prince In Re Variance Fred G. McMillan In Re Variance Robert J. and Leslie L. Meyer In'Re Variance Prudential Homes, Inc. iln Re Tentative Map Tract No. 1925 On motion of C~unciiman McBride, and Seconded by Jerome, the original motion to adopt the Resolution was lost by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen None William Jerome,'J.L.McBride, Thoma~ F.Larsen Mllford W. Dahl, COurtney R.'Chandler. ~one The Council having unanimously waived the reading of on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, following Resolution entitled: "Resolution fixing the compensation for the position of City Manager" was following vote: Ayes, Councilmen the Resolution, the considered, designated Resolution No. 53-109 and passed by the William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None Dahl, Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen On motion of 0ounctlman Jerome, Seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to E.M. Prince to permit construction of a 50~ x 57~ building, part to be used as a drug store, and a reduction in the front yard requirement ~o conform with the front yard of other buildings, which is five feet back of the inside of the sidewalk at the northwest corner of Flower Street and St. Andrews Place. On motion of Councilman ~erome~ seconded by Lateen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Fred G. McMillan to permit construction of a single family dwelling in front of existing house now on lot at 1155 West Walnut Street. . On motion of 0ouncilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Robert J. and Leslie L. Meyer to permit construction of a four-unit apartment on a 90~ x 100~ plot of ground in the rear of the duplex at 1623-1625 F~enCh Street, subject to the condition as imposed by the Planning Commission. On motion of 0ouncilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Prudential Homes, Inc., to permit erection of two signs in a "V" shape on the west side of Bristol Street south of Willits Street subject to the cenditions as imposed by the Planning Commission. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 1925 submitted by College Crest Inc., consisting of 119 lots bounded on the north by Fifteenth Street, on the east by College Avenue and on the west by English Street. A petition was read, signed by thirteen owners of property adjacent to the south requesting that Martha Lane be extended in a straight llne east and the property owners will purchase the thirty-odd feet from the rear of their properties to the street. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Lateen and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 1925 was referred to the City Manager and Engineer for recommendation and report at the next meeting. i?"430 In Re Tentative Map Tract No. 1855 In Re Map of Tract No. 1598 (Santana Co.) In Re Lease Pacific Electric Ry. Co. In Re Agreement Blower Bros. Mortuary In Re Agreement Knickerbockerts Inc. In Re Agreement N.Clark Dye etux granting easement Fire Alarm conduit In Re Resolution Civic-Center Committee In Re Request Los Angeles County -Fair Association Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 1855, submitted by Sandstrom Construction and Investment Company covering property bounded on the east by Baker Street, on the west by Bristol Street, lying between First Street and Pine Street and consisting of twenty-two lots. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 1855 was approved subject to the condition that the subdivider dedicate 80 foot width for Walnut Street with permission given to the subdivider to place curbs at BO foot width with center of street to be established to l0 feet south of the center of Walnut as it lies easterly from Baker Street Street_~ and also that the sidewalks on both north and south of the street, be placed next to the property line in each instance. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, Map of Tract No. 1598, submitted by Santana Company, for the dedication of Townsend Street, Tenth Street, Washington Avenue and English Street for public use for highway purposes, and bond in the sum of $13,500.00 were approved and officials authorized to sign Map and Agreement. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and csmried, proper officials were authorized to execute Lease No. 13892, dated June 1st, 1953 between the City and the Pacific Electric Railway Company for the privilege of constructing, maintaining and operating an 18 inch vitrified olay pipe sewer for conveying waste near Delhi Road between Orange Avenue and Rousselle Street, for the consideration of $10.00 for each five year term or fraction thereof. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute agreement with Blower Bros. Mortuary, 2525 North Main St., to erect an electric sign which will extend Over and upon the set-back line. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request of Knickerbocker's Inc., for permission to construct a sign at lll8 North Main Street, which will extend over and upon the set-back line, was approvedand officials authorized to execute the agreement. . On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, proper officials were authorized to enter into an agreement with N. Clark. Dye! etux for an easement for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and replacing a 2" Fire Alarm conduit from the Fire Department Headquarters to Telephone Company manhole on Main Street between Walnut Street and Pine Street, under his store and parking lot. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, Resolution ordered by the Santa Aha Civic Center Committee on June 22, 1953, recommending that the City proceed to acquire title to the prop- erty between Sixth and Eighth Streets from Ross Street to Van Ness Avenue, as the City's portion of the Civic Center, was received, filed and referred to the Council as a whole. # On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request of the Los Angeles County Fair Association for permission to schedule the famous Shetland pony teams to tour the business section 431 In Re Request Merle Corporation (extended driveways 1457 So. Main St.) In Re Communication Pres~ 16th St. Assoc. (Variance Application Samuel J. and Mary Stronge etal) In Re Dance Application In Re Communication P.T.A. Council (Safety coordinator) In Re Taxicab Application In Re Beverage Applications In Re Claim for injuries In Re Request Howard D. Baker, (loading zone) D.D.S. In Re Request Green zones Geo. C. Dick from ll:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. September 2nd, 1953, stopping at convenient locations specified by the Police Department, was referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police with power to act. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by McBride and carried, the request of The Merle Co~poration for thirty-five foot driveway entrances at the Beany D~ive-In, 1~57 South Main Street, was denied. Communication was read from the President of the Sixteenth Street Association stating that at meeting held July 2nd, 1953, a Resolution was unanimously passed stating that the property owners concerned accept the terms and conditions as set out in the variance application -submitted by Samuel J.and Ma~y Strong and Helen B. Smith. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Howard B. Hillman for permission to conduct a public dance at the American Legion Hall, August l, 1953, until 1:00 A.M., was granted. -Communication was read from the President, Santa Ana P.T.A. Council, stating that the Association passed a Resolution requesting that a member of the Police Department be assigned, on a part time or full time basis, to the position as a safety coordinator for the schools. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police for recommendation at the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the application of Duane Earl Breeding to drive taxicabs, was received and permit gu"anted. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the notifications of the State Bosmd of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Emiliano R. and Esther ~. Rico, 1305 West Fourth Street, Alfred J. Gutierrez, 312 East Fourth Street, Paul V. McCoy Enterprises, Inc., 315 North Sycamore Street and Takeo Tanizawa and Ralph Meyer, 318 West Fourth Street, were received and filed. On motion of Gounoilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the claim of Jerold Rumbaugh, in the sum of $10,000.00, for alleged injuries sustained by reason of the negligent condition of a low pipe railing on the Birch Street side of Birch Park, approximately forty feet south of the drinking fountain, was referred to the City Attorne~ and Insurance Carrier. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare a Resolution establishing a white loading zone at 711 West 17th Street in accordance with request of Howard D. Baker, D.D.S. The City Manager recommended that the request of George C. Dick, 1657~ E. First Street, that green zones be established at 1657 and 1661 E. First Street be denied due to the fact that off-street parkin 432 In Re Complaint W.H.Spurgeon Jr. In Re Tract No. 1589 Bond released In Re Joint 0utfall Sewer Minutes; Civil Service Board Minutes In Re Amend. Appl. No. 101 Reclassify property east of Standard Ave. from Delhi Road to ~he City Limits line In Re Instructions to City Manager and Attoxmey - salary and wage adjustments In Re Resol. No. 53-110 Adopt Budget for_ fiscal year 1953 In Re Advertise for bids 1,000 water meters In Re Advertise for bids Five two-door automobiles (Bldg. InsDe~tors) is available. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation was approved and request denied. The Chief of Police. reported that Mr. Houck, proprietor of the Del Club, 315 North Sycamore Street, had been contacted and is cooperating in quieting the patrons of his establishment. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the report was accepted.. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. W.H.Spurgeon Jr. in answer to his complaint, advising him of the Police report. Communication was read from the City Engineer advising that improve- ments within the boundaries of Tract No. 1589 have been completed, an4 on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, bond filed by Melody Homes, Inc., in the sum of $3~,500.00 was ordered released. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Joint Outfall Sewer meeting held at Anaheim, July 9th, 1953 .and Civil Service Board Minutes dated July 8th, 1953, were received and filed. 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 tabled. # It wa.s moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, that the City Manager and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution for presentation to the City Council at their next meet- ing providing for salary and wage adjustments for various class- ifications of City employment; such Resolution to be based upon the report of surveys and salary comparisons supplied to the Council by the City Manager. . On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen add carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year of 1953-54" considered, designated Resolution No. 53-110 and passed by was read, the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None On recommendation 'of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of 1,000 water meters, 5/8" x 3/~", without connections, reading in cubic feet, bronze composition main casings, complying with standard adopted by the AWWA; bids to be opened August 3rd, 1953. # On reoommendatlon of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of Councilman McBride, seconffed by Jerome and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of five two-door automobiles, 433 business coupe type, with manufacturers' standard accessories includin spare wheel, tire.and tube, 100 rated horsepower or more; bids to be In Re Petition Protesting Industrial Zoning opened August 3rd, 1953. A petition was read signed by sixty-seven residents of the City pro- tenting the light or heavy industrial zoning of that area bounded on the north by Delhi Road, on the east by Main Street~ on the south by Sunflower Street and on the west by the Old Newport Road, and on motio of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the petition was In Re Escrow instructions John W. Erickson etux (So. Main St.) received and filed. ,, On motion of Councilman Jerome, Seconded by Dahl and carrieR, the Mayor was authorized to sign~ escrow instructions from John W~ and Eva I. Erickson for an easement deed fo~ street purposes on property In Re Installation water mains described as the westerly seven feet of the southerlY fifty feet of Lot 9, Block "B", Tract 284, for the widening of South Main Street. . It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, that the charges for installation of water mains in the' City be increased to $3.00 per foot except where a water main larger than six inches is requested for the exclusive use of the person making the # request, in which eases the charges shall be the cost of l'abo~ and In Re Escrow instructions Holly M. Tomlinson etal (So. Main St.)' material plus 15%, and shall be effective August l~Sth, 1953. , On motion of Councilman Jerome,' seconded by Larsen and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign escrow instructions from Holly M, and Ann M. Tomlinson for an easement deed for street purposes on property described as the westerly seven feet of Lot 12, Block B, Tract 284, In Re Enter into agreement with Roy Brownin~ (Water reservoir) for the widening of South Main Street. # The City Manager requested authority to enter into an agreement with Engineer Roy Browning to provide the general design and specifications not including the detailed drawings, for an amount not to exceed $600.00 for the proposed new five million gallon wate~ reservoir. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, proper official was authorized to enter into an agreement with Roy Browning, In Re Recommendation Plann. Commission rejected; Industrial zoning west of Main St. etc. as requested. # It was moved by Councilman Larsen, seconded by McBride and carried, that the recommendation of' the Planning Commission regarding industria zoning specifically designated as W-A be rejected, being property located wes$ of Main Street, south of Delhi Road, north of Sunflower In Re Proposed Zoning, east ~f Main Street Industrial Zoning) Street and east of Old Nev~ort Road. It was moved by Councilman McBride and seconded by Jerome, that the area bounded on the west by Flower Street ditch, on the east by Main Street, on the south by the Pacific Electric Railroad and on the north by a line through at right angle to Delhi Road and 150 feet southerly thereof, be zoned as M-l, if and when it is annexed to the City. Roll Call Councilmen Ayes Councilmen Noes Councilmen Motion lost. # Absent William Jerome, J. L. McBride Thomas F. Larson, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None On motion of Councilman Dahl, City Council adjourned. Mayor of t~ City of Santa' Aha seconded by Larsen and carried, the Clerk of the Council