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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-03-07Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall March 7, 1955. 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.NcBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Thomas F. Lateen Chandler Each member of t~e City Council having received copies of the Minutes of February 21st and February 28th, 1955, reading Of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried. In Re Bid acceptance Approximately 1650 tons plant mix stree~ surfacing The tabulation of bids was submitted for the furnishing of approximately 1,650 tons plant mix street surfacing, in accordance with Specification NO. 488-4, as follows: S~xlly-Miller Contracting Company: To be delivered in Zone 2-B. 540 tons (approx.) plant mix to be truck spread No. 4 maximum, 200-300 paving asphalt 460 tons (approx.) plant mix, barber green spread, 3/8" maximum 150-200 paving asphalt 170 tons (approx.) plant mix, barber green spread, 3/4" maximum 150-200 paving asphal~ To be delivered in Zone 4-A. 160 tons (approx.) plant mix, t~uck spread, No. 4 maximum, 200-300 paving asphalt 320 ~ons (approx.) plant mix, barber green spread, 3/8" maximum, 150-200 paving asphal$ At the total price of $6,362.10. at $3.38 per ton at $4.19 per ton at $3.99 per ton at $3.49 per ton at $$.29 per ton On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, ~he recommendation of the committee was approved and the bid of Sully- Miller Contracting Company, in the total sum of $6,362.10, was In Re Variance Ebell SooleSy accepted. # Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance to permit the use of property at 711 Mortimer S~reet as a private parking lot for the Ebell members, subject to the conditions (1) that ~he entire area be blacktopped (2) that one additional driveway exit be provided on the front of the lot (3) that a solid fence, not less than 5 feet high, be erected and maintained beginning at the setback line~ and from the Department of Public Works that replacement of broken sidewalk is needed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission~was approved subject to conditions one and three as outlined in ~he Planning Commission letter with the exception In Re Variance Thomas L. Norwood In Re Variance Paul W. Freeman In Re Variance R.B.Adams In Re Variance Hildreth V. Houck that a fence be required on the east and south sides of the lot and subject to the condition as imposed by the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, ~he recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Thomas L. No~wood to permit use of property at 2001 South Main Street, 112 East St. Andmew Place and 2000 Cypress Avenue, in C-1 and R-2 Dist'riots, for erection of a bank and store building on the Main Street frontage, having dimensions of 60' and 150', and to use the remaining portion of the property for off-street parking of motor vehicles, and that a vsmiance be granted to permit applican$ to extend the proposed building 7' into the R-2 zone and use the remaining property for off-street parking, subJ eot to certain conditions. # COmmunications were read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance to Paul H. and Velma W. Freeman to permit con- structlon of a single-story, three-unit professional building on property at 1522 North Flower Street, removing the existing two- family dwelling, and from the Department of Public Works that con- struction of additional sidewalk to match that on the north and that the building be set back so as to conform to future widening of FlOwer S~reet is needed. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted subject to the conditions as im- posed by the Commission, the additional condition that parking spaces be provided for at least twenty automobiles on the rear of the lot, and the conditions as Set forth by the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to R.B.Adams to permit use of property at 112-115 East Berkeley Street, for a doctor's office, subject to conditions as imposed by the Commission and the additional condition that provision be made for parking of five automobiles at the rear of the building. ,, Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance to Hildreth V. and Jeanette Houck to permit the construction of two two-bedroom frame and stucco dwellings on three 25 foot lots, said property being described as the third, fourth and fifth lots west of the southwest corner of Edinger and Ross Streets, and from the Department of Public Works that construction of curb and paving out to existing paving, replacement of all broken sidewalk, construction of sidewalk where none exists and that the building be set no closer than 62 feet to surveyed center line for future widening, is needed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted subject to the conditions of the Department of Public Works. # In Re Variance Btanley E. Griswold In Re Amend. Application Reclassify property transversed by Bi~hop, bounded by Camile, Richland and Highland (Commission initiated No. 142) In Re Amend. Application Helen A. Gardner etal Reclassify both sides E. 17th St. at Wright and Mabury ets. Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance of Stanley A. Griswold for permission to use the property at the southwest corner of King and lSth Streets for con- struction of a duplex, the entrance to face lSth Street, from Clarence T. and Barbara Mokelke, owners of property on the northwest corner of King and lSth Street, favoring the variance, and from the-applicant setting forth reasons why the property should be developed as duplex property. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome, a Resolution to grant the variance where the Planning Commission recom- mended denial failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes, · Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBrlde, Noes, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Lateen On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the matter was continued until the next regular meeting. ~ommunioation of the Planning Commission was read submitting Reso? lutlon No. 7$0 recommending the reclassification of that area bounded on the north by the rear line of lots on the south side of Camile Street, Shelton Street as far south as Richland Street; thence west from the intersection of Richland and Shelton Streets to Baker Street; thence south along Baker Street if extended; thence east from Baker Street to Flower Street along the rear of the lots facing Highland Street; thence north on Flower Street to Richland Street; thence west on Richland Btreet to the corner of the school property; thence north along the west boundary line of the school property to Bishop Street; thence east on Bishop Street to within one lot depth of Flower Street; thence along the rear of such lots to within one lot depth of Camile Street, from the R-1 and R-2 Districts to the R-3 District, in accord- ance with Commission initiated amendment No. 152. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting date of hearing as March 21st, 1955 ' 1 Communication was read from H.L.Whitaker, 141b Eazt 15th Street, approving of the action of the Planning Commission in denying the request of Helen A. Gardner etal for reclassification of property situated approximately at the intersection of East Seventeenth and- Wright Streets, from R-1 to the C-1 District. CommUnication of the Planning Commission was read submitting Resolution No. 751 recommend- ing denial of reclassification of property situated approximately at the intersection of East Seventeenth and Wright Streets, described as: Beginning at the northwest corner of East Seventeenth and Wright Streets, thence west 299I, thence north 510', thence east 299~, thence south 370', beginning at a point 140' north of the northeast corner of East Seventeenth and Wrig~x~ Streets, thence east 483', ~hence south 150', thence west $83', and across Wright Street to the point of beginning, beginning 768.5' east of Grand Avenue on East Seventeenth Street, ~hence east to the corner of East Seventeenth and Mabury Streets; thence south 501.20' Shence west 1310.30', thence north 327' thence west 297.03', thence north 175' to point of beginning, from the In Re Plann. Commission Setback lines on north and south sides W. 17th St. from Bristol to B~er Sts. In Re Claim for injuries In Re Escrow instructions Clifford W.Chapman (Bristol Si.widening) In Re Resol. No. 55-60 Accept Easement Deed Clifford W. Chapman Jr. (Bristol at.widening) In Re Resol. No. 55-61 Accept Easement Deed Eunice L.Caldwell etal (S.Main et.widening) In Re Resol. NO. 55-62 Accept Easement Deed George J. Wanger (S.Maln St.wldenlng) In Re Resol. No. 55-63 Accept Easement Deed ~ladys B. Young (S.Main et.widening) R-1 District to the C-1 District. On motion of 0ouncilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice of public hearingw~s ordered published setting date of hearin~ aa March 21st, 1955. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the setback lines on property on the north and south sides of West l?th Street easterly from Bristol to Baker Streets, be established at 60 feet from the center line of the street, was received and filed. WOn motion of Councilman Dahl, 'seconded by McBride and carried, /~he summons with reference to claim of Lela L. Neff, in 2he sum of $25,000.00 for d~mages and injuries sustained in a fall on the side- walk on the north side of E. Fourth Street, in the 500 block, was referred to the Attorney and Insurance Carrier. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed for property of Clifford W. Chapman, Jr., in the sum of $976.00, on Bristol Street. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-60 Accepting Easement Deed" from Clifford W. Chapman, Jr., was considered and passed by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman~cBrid$, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-61 Accepting Easement Deed" from Eunice L. Caldwell, Richard W. Taylor and Wilfred B. Taylor, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W.. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Lateen The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-62 from George J. and Charlotte V. the following vote: seconded by McBride and carried, the Accepting Easement Deed" Wanger, was considered and passed by The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-63 Accepting Easement Deed" from Gladys B. Young, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Lateen Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Lateen # In Re Resol. No. 55-6~ Accept Easement Deed George W.Townsend (S.Main St.widening) In Re Resol. No. 55-65 Aocep$ Easement Deed Ivan D. Hyatt (S.Main St.widening) In Re Resol. No. 55-66 Accept Easement Deed Marcel Darmana (S.Main St.wldening) In Re Resol. No. 55-67 VaCate por~ion of Valencia St. In Re Employment 0'Melveny & Myers (City Library Bond Election) In Re Resol. No. 55-68 Acquisi$ion and construction of certain municipal improvement (Public Library) The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-64 Accepting Easement Deed" from George W. and M. Agnes Townsend, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-65 Accepting Easement Deed" Noes, Absent, from !van D. Hyatt, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBrlde, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen None Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-66 Accepting Easement Deed" from Marcel and Marguerite Darmana, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R, Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen ,, The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-67 approving map, declaring intention to vacate a portion of Valencia Street and fixing time and place for hearing all persons interested in or objecting thereto" was considered and pas~ed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen Communication was read from O'Melveny & Myers accepting employment to assist in the preparation of a City Library Bond Election to be held April 12th, 1955, and on motion Of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, O'Melveny & Myers were retained at the figure stipulated in the communication dated December 28th, 1955, and communication filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-68 of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha., California,determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition and construction of a certain municipal improvement, and making findings relating thereto" was considered and passed by the following vote: In Re Ordinance No. N~-88 General Municipal' Election April 12, 1955 In Re Ordinance No. NS-89 Reclassify north side 17th Street; south side 17th Street. Commission initiated In Re Ordinance Calling Special Municipal Election April 12, 1955 (Public L~brary) In Re Map of Tract No. 2171 Emmet C. _Rogers Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- lng Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance providing for the holding of a General Municipal Election in the City of Santa Ana, California, on the 12th day of April, 1955, for the election of City Officers of said City, giving notice of said Election, designating the polling places, the hours during which the polls shall be opened, the Officers to be elected, and appointing Election Officers to serve at said Election" was considered, designated Ordinance NO. N8-88 and passed by the fol- lowing vote: The Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.NcBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None Thomas F. Larsen Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheets Nos. 22, 23 and 25 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of all of the land south of 17th Street and north of a line 175 feet south of the center line of 17th Street, from a line 405.60 feet west of the west line of College Avenue to English Street and north of a line 190 feet south of the center line of 17th Street from the west line of English Street to the westerly City Limits; also, all of the land south of a line 160 feet north of the center line of l?th Street from a llne 508.63 feet east of the east line of Alona Street to the east line of English Street, and Lots l, 2 and 3, in Tract No. 1478, from the R-2 District to the C-1 District, in accordance with Commission initiated amendment, was considered, designated Ordinance No. NS-89 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on the 12th day of April, 1955, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for a certain municipal improvement and consolidating said Election with the General Municipal Election to be held on said date" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. . On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, Map of Tract No. 2171, submitted by Emmet O. Rogers, and bond in the sum of $10,000.00 we?e approved for the dedication of Twenty-first Street, Rosewood Avenue and Westwood Avenue, and the agreement covering improve- ments was ordered signed. 2 '5' In Re Record of Survey yap- R6y D.Lewis McOlay, et al) In Re Record of Survey Map - Emmet C.Rogers (Riviera Drive and Westwood Ave.) In Re Petition for abandonment of alley In Re Resolutions Oil production at Huntington Beach In Re Barney Thoele (remove trees) In Re Communication So.Main Improvement Asses. In Re Advertise for bids Water Meters In Re Application Metropolitan 0each Lines In Re Beverage Applications On.motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, Record of Survey Map, submitted by Roy D. Lewis, showing a subdivision of portion of the N.W. ~ of Section 17 T-5 S., R-9 W., S.B.B.&.M., bounded on the west by McClay Street, north by Chestnut Street, on the east by Hubbard Street, when extended north to Chestnut Street; and on the south by a line 177.75' from the center llne of Regent Street and parallel to Regent Street, consisting of three parcels, of 1.939 acres, 4.178 acres and 4.078 acres, was approved subject to the existing building setback line on McClay Street. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, Record of Survey Map, submitted by Emmet C. Rogers, sho~lng a subdivision consisting of four lots situated at Riviera Drive and Westwood Avenue, was approved. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dabl and carried, the petition signed by eight property owners requesting the abandonment of the alley south of Goetz Street between Cypress and Orange Avenues, in Tract No. 159, was referred to the Manager for recommendation. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the Resolutions from the Chambers of Commerce of Huntington Beach and Newport Harbor requesting and urging that no artificial islands be constructed off the shoreline of the City of Huntington Beach and that any development of State tidelands for oil production be con- ducted by slant drilling from upland drill sites, were received and filed. # Communication was read from Barney Thoele requesting permission to remove the trees on North Main Street adjacent to the Freeway Road which will Join North Main Street and to use the land for the purpose of stacking the wood obtained from the trees. On motion of Council- man Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, permission was granted to use the property for a period of one year and the Attorney instructed to prepare an agreement which will include the determination of the number of treee to be pulled or cut back. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the communication from South Main Street Improvement Association express- ing appreciation for the splendid work being done in the widening of South Main Street, was received and filed. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnish- in~ of 1,000 5/8#x3/4" and 50 1" water meters; bids to be opened March 21st, 1955. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the application of Metropolitan Coach Lines to the Public Utilities Commission for an alternate route to Los Angeles-Santa Ana Route No. 58 to provide passenger service to Disneyland in the vicinity of Anaheim, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Ds.hl and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications of Ramon B. Sandoval, 1027-29 E. 4th Street and Herman In Re .... Taxi and Bus Applications In Re 0ity of Orange Proposed annexation In Re Tentative Tract No. Jennings-Malderman, In Re George Dunton ( drlv sway) In Re Personnel Board (examinations) In Re Communication County Rural Fire Service In Re Fire Underwriters Report ~n Re Pplloatlon to solicit funds C. Alcaraz and Joe G. Alcaraz, 312 E. 4th Street, were received and filed. # 0n motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the applications of Robert W. Rasher, Lawrence Sullivan, Jr., William Joseph Webb and Joseph E. Peace to drive taxicabs, and Frank J. Burkeplte and Raymon L. Pollock to drive buses, were received, filed and granted. # On mo~ion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, com- munication and Resolution NO. 1238 from the City of Orange advising of proposed annexation of certain real property was received, filed and Clerk instructed to advise the City of Orange the City of Santa Aha has no objection to the proposed annexation. Communications were read from ~he Planning Commission recommending approval of a 25 foot setback line on Tentative Map of Tract No. 2483 and from ~he Planning Department. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 2~83, sub- mitred by Jenning~-Halderman, Inc., involving property bounded on the north by McFadden S~reet, east by S~andard Avenue, south by Hobart Stree~ and on the west by the Pacific Electric Railroad, and consist- ing of 266 lots, was approved. # On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, ~he request cf George Dun~on for a 30 foot driveway at 810 North Main Street was referred to the curb usage committee with power to act. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, ~he com- munication from the Personnel Board advising that certain positions are being filled by temporary appointments beyond the limitations of the Official Civil Service Rules and Regulations; that examinations will be conducted, as soon as possible, to fill certain other' poeitioas and an examination should be scheduled for the position of Assistant City Manager, was received, filed and Clerk instructed to express to the Board the thanks of the Council for keeping them informed. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the communication from J.A.Scherman, State Forest Ranger, on behalf of the County Rural Fire Service, expressing thanks for the cooperation and assistance extended by the Santa Ana Fire Department in the suppression of the Bowling Alley fire on February 24th, 1955, was received and filed~. # On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, ~he communication from the Chief Engineer, The National Board of Fire Underwriters, expressing thanks for the assistance rendered ~helr Engineers during the survey of conditions in t~he City, together with report dated February, 1955, File No. 401, were received and filed. On recommendation of the Business Ments Association and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of The Gospel Lifeline League, Inc., to solicit funds for evangelistic and missionary activities, was denied. # In Re Oommunica~ion Year~Round ~arden Olub In Re A~reement Santa Ana Commercial In Re Resol. No. 55-69 Authoriz~n~ nurchase of 6.6 acres of land on north side Delhi Road between Bristol and Old Newport Road InRe Reque st Jr. Assistance League (Rodeo) In Re Manager's request to purchase certain property In Re Amendment to Budge~ In Re Resol. No. 55-70 Establish white zone (Orange On. Society) at Logan School On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the com- munication from Secretary, YearIRound Garden Club expressing appreci- ation to the Council for making the "Hibiscus" the official flower of the City, was received and filed. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, proper dated March 7, 1955, officials were authorized to execute Agreemen~_/wlth Santa Ana Commercial Company, setting forth certain modifications to Agreement dated October 6th, 1952. # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-69 Authorizing Purchase of Land" located on the north side of Delhi Road about half-way between Bristol Street and Old Newport Roa~, being approximately 6.6 acres, for the unit price of $4,250.00 per acre, was considered and passed by the fol- lowing vote: Aye s, Oouncilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. None Thomas F. Larsen ~handler Communication was read from the Junior Assistance League requesting waiver'of license fee for the Rodeo to be held in the Municipal Bow%, April 30th and May let, and that permission be granted to place a banner over Main Street and to place placards on the light poles. On motion of Councilman Dab_l, seconded by McBride and carried, the request for waiver of license fee was denied but permission granted to place a banner over Main Street and to place pl$cards on the light poles, prO- viding the banner and placards are removed after the event. # The Manager requested authorization to purchase certain property in conjunction with the Board of Education's purchase of property for a school in the area bounded on the north by Hobart Street extended, on the south by Edinger Street, on the east by Standard Avenue and on the west by a line parallel to Standard Avenue and 707.09' westerly of the west boundary of Standard Avenue, a total of approximately 20 acres. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, authorization was approved for purchase of the property. # The Manager recommended a Minute Order amending the 1954-1955 Budget in two parts: amending the Revenue Section of the Budget wherein it states at present NO. 11-333 County Gas Tax Allocation $44,000.00, be changed to 59-333 County Gas Tax Allocation $44,000.00 and to allocate the $44,000.00 in the following manner: In Fund 59 Major Street Construction $26,000.00 for procurement of right-of-way on East First Street, from the railroad tracks to the easterly limits at Mabury Street, and $18,000.00 to assist in the construction of the widening of the street. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the amendment to the Budget was approved. # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: In Re' Resol. No. 55-71 Establish white zone Edison School In Re .Request S.L.Davis ' 24-minute zone, one-hour Or two- hour zone In'Re Request J.McGeehan (two-hour parking zone) In Re Appointment Bowers Memorial Museum Board APPROVED: Mayor ~f the City of Santa Ana "Resolution No. 55-70 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accord- ance therewith" establishing a w~ite zone on the east side of Logan Street between. Stafford'Street and Washington Avenue, at the Logan Street School, in accordance with request of Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Ayes, Inc., was considered and passed by ~he following vote: Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. None Thomas F. Larsen Chandl e r The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl, and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-71 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accord- ance therewith" abandoning a white zone on the east side of Orange Avenue between St. Gertrude Place and St. Andrew Place; and establishing a white zone on the east side Of Orange Avenue between St. Gertrude Place and St. Andrew Place, in accordance with request of the Edison School P.T.A., was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None Thomas F. Larsen On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request for ~he cross-walk was denied. . On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of S.L. Davis for the establishment of a twenty-four minute zone, a one-hour or two-hour zone at 102 North Ross Street, was denied. # On reeommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of J. McGeehan, ~05 East Fifth Street, that a two-hour parking zone be established in the 400 block East Fifth Street, was denied. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, Harry Hanson was re-appointed as a member ~of the Bowers Memorial Museum Board; term to expire March 19th, 1960. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, March 14th, 1955, at 5:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber. Clerk of the Council