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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-10-05471 ' Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall October 5, 1953. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: ~bsent: Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Yhomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. .None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of September 21, 1953, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried. # In Re This being the date set for-hearing on the Amendment Application of Hearing Amend. Application Walter Cole etux, for the reclassification from R-1 t o R-2 District, Walter Cole etux Reclassify Tract 1788 all lots in Tract No. 1788 on the.west side of King Street to the Santa W.~ide King St. to Santa Ana River btn Ana River between 15th and Washington Avenue, except Lots l, 37, 38, 39 15th & Washington and 40 facing King Street which shall remain as R-1 Di~l~ict, no protests were received. On.motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof crea~ting changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet Number 26 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" In Re Hearing Amend. Application Otho P. Jones Reclassify parcel of land at the northwest corner of Towner and 17th Sts. was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing on the Amendment Application of Otho P. Jones, for the reclassification of a parcel of land approx- imately ll51 x 140t at the northwest corner of Towner and 17th Street from the R-3 District to the C-1 District, no protests were received. On motion of Councilman Dahl, eeconded by Lateen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet Number 18 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" 472 In Re Hearing Amend. Application John L. Senteey eta1 Reclassify property on W. 17th St. btn Flower & Bristol In Re Bids Construction of Bristol Street Reservoir In Re Bid Pavement breaking and tamping machine In Re, Ordinance No. NS-13 A~end. Code TO reclassify SoUth- west corner of .15th and College (Allison H~ner) was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. . This being the date set for hearing on the Amendment Application cf John L. Sentesy, etal, to reclassify from the R-2, R-3 and C Districts to the C-1 District, that property on West Seventeenth Street between Flower and Bristol Streets, for an approximate depth of 150 feet, no protects were received. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following .Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Santa Aha Munlcipal .Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet N~m~be~s 18a~d 19 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of 0ouncilman Lateen, seconded by Dahl and carried, bids were ordered opened for the construction of the Bristol Street Reservoir, as follows: Bid of Wonderly Construction Company: Bid Bond 10%. Total $68,525.00. Bid of N. M. Saliba Company: Bid Bond 10%. Total $57,850.00. Bid of Penn Construction Company: Bid Bond 10%. Total $55,695.00. Bid of F. W. Case Corporation: Bid Bond 10%. Total $55,452.00. Bid of Albert S. Pratt, Jr.: Bid Bond 10%. Total $55,475.00. Bid of Cox Bros. Construction Company: Bid Bond 10%. Total $52.412.50. Bid of Macco Corporation: Bid Bond 10%. Total $52,919.88. Bid of J.A.Thompson & Son. Inc.: Bid Bond 10%. Total $59,317.50. Bid of J. Putnam Henck: Bid Bond 10%. Total $52,068.00. Bid of J.&.B. Construction Company: Bid Bond 10%. ,1 Total $53,$3$.00. Bid of California Gunite Co. Inc~: Bond in the sum of 10% of the amount bid in dollars, but not to exceed $10,000o00. Total $51,25~.00. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the bids were referred to the Manager and Assistant Engineer for report at their earliest ~onvenience. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the ClerR was authorized to open the one bid for the furnishing of a pavement breaking and tamping machine, as follows~ Bid of Smith Booth Usher 0ompany: 0ertified check in the sum of $535-50. Total $5,355.00. Delivery will be completed not later than ~wo days. F.O.B. Santa Aha; plus State Sales Tax. Terms, net lOth Prox. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the bid was referred to the Manager and Assistant Engineer for report at this meeting. # The CoUncil having unanimouslywaived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- ing Ordinance entitled: In Re Ordinance Nc. NS-14 Amend. Code to'~ecls~Ssify N..W. Co~.'17th:& Bristol (Allison Honer) In Re Resol. No, 53-151 Author. execution of Quitclaim Deed to Record Owners (Rudy Gallegos) In Re Resol. No. 53-142 Est. 2$-mln.. zone W. 1st St. btn Ross and Van Ness Ave. (Sidney Davis) 473 "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet Number 23 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification~ of the property located on the southwest corner of 15th and College Avenue from the R-1 to R-3 District, in accordance with the Amendment Application of Allison Honer, was considered, designated Ordinance No~ NS-13 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford Courtney R. Chandler. Nome None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the follow- lng Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet Number 22 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of the property located on the northwest corner of 17th and Bristol Streets from R-1 and R-2 to C-2 District, in accordance with the Amendment Application of Allison Honer, was considered, Ordinance No. N~-14 and Passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen WllllamJerome, J.L.McBrlde, Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen designated Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None 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 No. 53-141 Authorizing Execution of Quitclaim Deed" to the Record Owners all of the City's interest in or to that certain real property described as the south 12 feet of Lots 35, 36 and 37 in Block "B" of Tract No. 638, was considered and passed by the follow- lng vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dab. l, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Oouncil having unanimouely waived the reading of the Resolution, on recommendation of the oo~mlttee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-142 'Concerning Parking Limitations and Curb Markings in Accor~auce Therewith" establishing a twenty-four minute zone on the north side of West First Street between ROSS and Van Ness Streets, in accordance with the request of Sidney Davis, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford Courtney R. Chandler. None None 474 In Re Variance Buf fume s In Re Petitions to close North F~ower' St. at BantaAna Blvd. In Re Variance Rudy E. Gallegos In Re Variance Kenneth K. Rogers In Re Variance Park Lane Estates In Re Variance Virgil S. Isbell In Re Variance L.E. and Grace M. Brown In Re Variance Lou J. Kilgore Un motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by La, sen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Buffumss to permit use of the property at the northeast corner of Tenth and Main Streets and lll-ll? East Tenth Street, for parkingpurposes. Attorney Jack Rimel presented petitions with 1401 signatures of citizens, residents and tax payers requesting the Council to take immediate action to close and barricade Flower Street at both sides of its &ntersection with Santa Ana Boulevard and that a hearing date be set on the matter. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the petitions were received, filed and November 2nd, 1953 designated as the date of hearing. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance gu-anted to RudyE. Gallegos to permit the const~,~ction of an integrated multiple unit building of eight or less units and eight or less garages, at the northwest corner of Delhi Road and Cypress Avenue, being Lots 35, 36, 37 and 38, Block B, Parcel 21, Tract 638. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Kenneth E. Rogers to construct a storage warehouse at the northeast corner of King Street and the Pacific Electric Railway. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Park Lane Estates to permit a reduction in the front set- back to 55 feet, placement of two 8~x10~ signs on two lots and eight 2~x3' signs on eight lots in Tract No. 1824 located at the corner of Memor-y Lane and Flower Street, subject to the condition that signs shall remain until the property is sold but not to exceed a period of one year. # On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance denied to Virgil S. Isbell to operate small business as plastering contractor, store excess materials and park two trucks within a board fence at 1904 Valencia Street. . On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to L. E. and Grace M. Brown to permit use o2 property at 28i6 North M~in Street as a trailer park or motel site, subject to certain conditions. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Lou J. Kilgore to permit constr~ction of a modern six-unit court-type building to be used for medical and dental professions, and a reduction in the front set-back to 40 feet at ltl-ll5 East Pomona Street, subject to the condition as imposed by the Planni~ Commission in regard to signs and subject to the further condition that the park' ]75 ing area designated on the plot plan be blacktopped and used for Variance Selmer E. and Margle Fay Bridston parking purposes. On motion of Councll~u Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, ~he recommendation of the Planning Comm~Ission was approved and variance granted to Selmer E. and Margie Fay Bridston to permit establishment of a real estate office in a residence at 202 West Edlnger Street, In Re Variance C. J. Shires subject to certain conditions. The Clerk read communication from the Planning Commission recommendin that a variance be granted C.J.Shives to permit use of one room in extstlngresidence as a real estate office at 1501 South Broadway, also protests f~om J.S. Morgan, etux and Art Gister et~x. J. Ogden Markel,'spokesman for a group of residents and'property owners pro- tested the g~anting of the variance'and stated that petitions contain- lng sixty-five signatures had been presented objecting to the variant and in his opinion South Broadway should not be a business street. Attorney Robert Webb, representing Mr. Shires, stated that he had presented, at the previous meeting, a petition signed by twelve perso favoring the variance and requested that a map be filed for record. N~s. G.L.Shouse, 1519 South Birch Street, Mrs. Helen Buskirk, 306 West Edinger and Mrs. Charlotte Baker, 310 West Edinger Street, gave their reasons for objecting to the variance. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation In Re' Amend.Application Wm. T. Reetz Re.classlfy 8.96 acres So. of Delhi Road btn Cypress St. & P.E.R.R. to E-1 District of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted, subject to the conditions imposed by t~e Planning Commission. # Communication and Resolution No. 569 of the Planning Commission were read on the application of Wm. T. Reetz, recommending the reclass- ification of 8.96 acres south of Delhi Road between Cypress Street and the Pacific Electric Railroad from the R-1 and R-2 Districts to the M-1 District, with the exception that a strip 170 feet south of Delh& Road, the rear 20 feet to be reserved for an alley way, be rezoned to the R-3 District. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting 'In Re. iRequest Plann. Comm. (meetin~ with Council) (Correction- see Mlnut es Nov. 2,1953 ) date of hearing as November 2nd, 1953. Communication was read from the Planning Oommission requesting a Joint meeting with the Council in regard to rezoning of the City, annexation to the City, and many other important items. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the communication was received, filed and Clerk inst~cted to notify the Commission that a Joint meet- ing will be held on November 3rd, 1953, in the Council Chamber, at Zn Re' )lann. Comm. Proposed annexation property located' north o~ Edingeb, ~est of Bristol, south Of Fairview and east ~f Raitt St. 7:30 P.M., to discuss the matters. # Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that Lots 45, $6, 47, ~8, 61, 62, 63 and 77 of a replat of Santa Ana Acres and Block I and Lot E of the Revised Plat of the west tract, being property located north of Edinger, west of Bristol, south of Fair, Jew and east of Raitt Street be annexed to the City, and further that the 47 In Re Tentative Map" Tract No. 1953 In Re Request ' Hugh M. Neighbour, Jr. (cost of street improvements) In Re Request Penn Van & Storage Co. (over-size driveways) In Re Request Richard A. Hill (Poultry application) In.Re Communication Or. Co. Water District (Appoint Director) In Rs Application * Albert Lipps, dba Douglas BUs Line In Re Communication Public Utilities Commission (grade crossings) acreage bordering this tract-on the north be also considered for annex~ ation, provided, however, proper arrangements and a~eements can be made with the owner. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was tabled until further inform- ation is secured from the Boundary Commission. # On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded b~ Lateen and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 1953, sub- mitted by J. R. Sandstrom, consisting of twenty-six lots bounded on the east by Halladay Street, on the west by Oak Street and lying between Myrtle and Bishop Streets, was approved. # On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Hugh M. Neighbour, Jr. for reimbursement in the sum of $198.90 which is the difference in the cost of the street improvements on a nine foot strip on Bristol Street was denied, due to the fact that the Council's policy in regard to cost constr~Aotion in new sub- divisions adopted September 21, 1953 ~is.not retroactive and the street improvements in Tract No. 1502 at Santa Clara Avenue and BriStol Street were completed,SePtember 25th, 1953. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the request of Penn Van & Storage Company for two ove~-size driveways of fifty-foot each to serve the warehouse located at 1610 Santiago Way, was referred to the committee on curb usage for report at the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Lateen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Richard A. Hill, 930 West Berkeley, for permission to keep over twenty-five fowls, was denied. # Communication was read from ~'he Orange County Water District request- ing that a Director be appointed to represent the City of- Santa Aha. On motion of 0ouncilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, Courtney R. Chandler was appointed as a Director on the Orange County Water District Board. # Communication was read from the Public Utilities Co~mission reference ' the application of Albert Lipps, dba Douglas Bus Line, to transport passengers from the cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Orange, Garden Grovei' Westminster, Cypress, Bolsa and Midway City to Douglas Aircraft Plant on Lakewood Boulevard in Los Angeles County. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the communication was x~eceived, filed and Clerk instructed to notify the Public Utilities Commission that the City of Santa Aha has no objection to the application. Communication was read from the Public Utilities Commission in regard ' to investigation to establish a list of grade crossings of railroads and city, county, or city and county highways urgently in need of improved protection, and to determine the nature of needed-improved protection at such crossings; hearingsto be held October 28, 1953 in Los Angeles and on November 4, 1953 in San Francisco. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was received and filed. # 4-77 In Re Claim for damages Pacific Tel. & Tel. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the estimated claim of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, in th_~sum of $450.00, for damage to their underground cable and tile duet, at the southwest corner of First and Main Streets during the moving of a fire In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications alarm box, was referred to the Attorney and Insurance Carrier. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Mary S. Valenzuela, 424 East Third Street, William M. Braun, 316 East Third Street, Abdenago and Alice G. Sanchez 422 East Third Street, and Anthony J. Ciarlone and Frank T. Lewis, 801 East First Street, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the applications of Wlllia M. Cathcart, George Edward West, Lester Leroy Bress, and Oscar Leroy Culp to drive taxicabs, were reeelved and In Re Bond released Fuller Street permits g~anted. # Communication was read from the City Engineer advising that improve- ments on Fuller Street have been completed, and on motion of Councilma McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, bond filed by Walter C. Collins, in the sum of $16,000.00, was ordered released and improve- ments on Fuller Street accepted as completed in accordance with plans In Re Bond Released Tract No. 1608 and specifications. # Communication was read from the City Engineer advising that~improve- ments within Tract No. 1608 have been completed, and on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, bond filed by Santana, Inc., in the su~ of $83,255.18 was ordered released and improvements accepted as completed in accordance with plans and In Re Bond Released Tract No. 1658 specifications. # Communication was read from the City Engineer advising that improve- ments within Tract No. 1658 have been completed, and on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, bond filed by Floyd B. Rogers, in the sum of $8,500.00 was ordered released and improve- In Re Surplus property Nine used trucks (auction) merits accepted as completed in accordance with plans and specification . On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, a sale of surplus property was set for 2:00 P.M. October 20, 1953, at the City Yard, for the auction of nine used trucks and the Purchasing Agent designated to conduct the auction In Re Advertlse for bids Station wagon for Fire Dept. In Re Reports; Minutes of Joint Outfall Sewer and Personnel Board and Deputy City Treasurer to act as Clerk to accept payments. # On the request of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of Councilman McBride, seoonded by Larsen 'and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of one station wagon for use of the Fire Department; bids to be opened November 2nd, 1953. # On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Joint 0utfall Sewer Board meeting held at Anaheim October 1, 1953, Minutes of the Personnel Board dated September 15, 1953, Minutes of the Planning Commission dated September 28, 1953 and Police report for the month of September, Were received~and filed. # In Re Request Industrial Accident Commission In Re Agreement Junior Chamber of Commerce (parking at Bowl) In Re Resol. No. 53~143 Approving l~p, trod fixing hearing date Abandon portion of i Nickory St. Acceptance Truck with crane In Re Bid Acceptance Four Pick-up T~ucks Bid Acceptance Construction of B~istol Street Reserc~olr In Re Bid Acceptance Pavement breaking and tamping machine Communication was read from the Industrial Accident Commission request~ lng use of the Council Chamber on Thursday of each week for the pttrpos, of holding Industrial Accident Commission hearings, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request was granted and the Commission to be notified of Council action. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute agreement with the Santa Ana JuniOr Chamber of Commerce for the parking of motor vehicles at the parking lot adjacent to the Municipal' Bowl duming the evening of October 2nd, 1953, The Manager requested',authorization to enter into an agreement with the Santa Aha Junior ChamBer of Commerce from the date of the agreement up to and including June 30, 195~ covering the operation of the p~rking lot adjacent to the Municipal Bowl, the Chamber to furnish a minimum liability insurance of $25,000.00 and a maxi~ram of $100,000.00, and collect ~ees provide adequate personnel to efficiently direct traffic, q/upon the lot for each football game and other events scheduled in the Bowl; the Chamber to be granted 60% of the total collections and the City to retain $0%. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendations were approved and Manager authorized to enter into the agreement. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-143 approving map, declaring intention to abandon a portion of Hickory Street south of Myrtle Street and north of Bishop Street, and fixing time and place for hearing all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed abandonment" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the bid of Shaw Sales and Service Company was accepted for the furnishing of one truck with crane, at the price submitted in the bid, and all other bids rejected. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Lateen, seconded by Jerome and ca. tied, the bid of Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, w~s accepted for the furnishing of four pick-up t~ucks and all othe~ bids rejected. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of California Gunite Company, Inc., was accepted for the construction of the Bristol Street Reservoir, and all other bids rejected. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the bid of Smith Booth Usher Company was accepted for the furnishing of a pavement breaking and tamping machine, and all other bids rejected. 4 7 9 In Re Communication Marsh & McLenBan Fire Protection for Kerr Glass Co. Communication was read from Marsh & MeLennan,Insurance Carriers, requesting fire protection for Kerr Gla~s Co~pany located outside of the city limits. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, t~he communication was received, filed and Clerk instruct- ed to advise the Insurance Carriers that the City enters into no contract or agreement to give fire protection or fire service outside of its limits and that the only way such service could be given to In Re Opinion -Closing of Flower Street at Santa Ana Blvd. In Re Communication Mrs. J.K.Johnston the Kerr Glass Company would be to have the area annexed to ti~e City. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the written opinion of the Attorney in regard to closing Flower 9treet at Santa Ana Boulevard, was received and filed. The Manager reported reference the request of Mrs. J.K.Johnston, 854 McFadden Street that a t~wentY-ftve mile zone be established on McFadden Str'eet from Hal~iay Street t o Standard and that twenty-five mile per hour signs be installed in the area, and stated that the request has In Re Construction of foot-bridge o+er Santiago Crees been complied with. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, that the Manager be instructed to see that the work is undertaken and begun in,mediately on the construction of a foot-bridge over Santiago Creek from the west end of River Lane to the north end of Baker Street. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the City Council adjourned the Council Chamber. APPROVWD: M~6r of~g City of Santa Ana to Tuesday, October 13th~1953, at 7~ P.M. Clerk of the Council