HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-03-21Council Chamber
Santa Ana City Hall
March 21, 1955. 7:30
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 March 7th and March l~th, 1955, reading of the Minutes was dispensed
with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and
carried.
In Re
Hearing
Establish setback
lines on both sides
W.17th St. between
Bristol and Baker
Ordinance
This being the date set for hearing on the establishment of setback
line on the north side of W. 17th Street from Bristol to Baker Streets;
no protests were received. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded
by Dahl and carried, the following Ordinance entitled:
"Ordinance reestablishing setback lines on both
sides of W. 17th Street from Flower Street to
the we~t City Limits with a new setback line
established on the north side between Bristol
Street and Baker Street"
at 60 feet from the center line, was introduced, considered and placed
In Re
Hearing
"Fifth at King Annex"
Ordinance declaring
annexation
on file for second reading.
This being the date set for hearing protests on annexation to the
City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Fifth at King Annex",
and no protests being received; on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded
by Lateen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled:
In Re
Hearing
"Eleventh at
King Annex"
Ordinance declaring
annexation
"Ordinance declaring the annexation of that
certain territory designated 'Fifth at King
Annex'"
was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading.
This being the date set for hearing protests on annexation to the
City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Eleventh at King
Annex", and no protests being received; on motion of Councilman Dahl,
In Re
Hearing
Reclassify both sides
E. 17th St. at Wright
and Mabury Sts.
Helen A. Gardner et al
In Rs
Hearing
Reclassify proper~y ·
transve~sed by Bishop,
bounded by Camile,
Richland and Highland
(Commission initiated
No. 142)
Ordinance
In Re
Bid accaptance
Water meters
In Re
Construo~ electric
post sign at 1241
w. 17th St.
Luminart Neon~Co.
In Re
Variance
Arthur M. Blanding
seconded by Larsen and carried, ~he following Ordinance entitled:
"Ordinance declaring the annexation of that
certain ~errit~ry designated 'Eleven=h at
King Annext''
was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading.
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This being the date set for hearing on the amendment application of
Helen A. Gardner etal for the reclassification of property situated
approximately at the intersection of E. 17th Street and Wright Streets
from the R-1 to the C-1 District, two persons gave their reasons for
objecting to the rezoning. Jesse OJeda, one of the applicants,
stated that the whole area will eventually become business property
and requested the change of zone. On motion of Councilman McBride,
seconded by Dahl and carried, t/%e recommendation of the Planning
Commission was approved and ~he request for the reclassification from
R-1 to t~he C-1 District, was denied.
This being the date set for hearing on the Commission initiated amend-
ment application No. 142; no protests were received against the
reclassification of property transversed by Bishop, bounded by Camile,
Richland and Highland. Streets~ from the R-1 and R-2 Districts to the
R-3 District. On mo~ion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and
carried, the following Ordinance entitled:
"Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Aha
Municipal Code crea~ing changes in district
boundaries and amending Sheet No. 34 of the
Districting Map to show the reclassification"
was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading.
The tabulation of bids was submitted for the furnishing of 1,000 5~8"
x 3/4" and 50 l" water meters, in accordance with Specification No.
665-2, as follows:
Worthington-Gamon Meter Division in the total amount of $24,944.00.
Terms: Net 30 days.
Mission Pipe & Supply Company, in the total amount of $27,043.50.
Horsey Manufacturing Company, in the total amount of $27,187.50.
Ter~ns: Net 30 days.
On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the
recommendation of the committee was approved and the bid of Worthington-
Gamon Me,er Division, in the total sum of $24,944.00 was accepted and
the other bids rejected.
.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
request of Luminart Neon Company to construct an electric post sign on
property at 1241 W. 17th Street, which would ex~end over and upon the
established setback line was denied but permission was granted to place
a sign on the building provided it conforms ~o the sign regulations.
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Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that
a variance be granted to permit Arthur M. Blanding to use the property
at the northeast corner of Wilshire Avenue at Sycamore Street, for the
growing and storing of shrubs and trees, in cans. David Clauson,
1240 South Sycamore and Mr. McCollum, 1246 South Sycamore objected to
the granting of the variance due to the unsightly existing condition.
On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, action
was deferred until the next regular meeting and Mr. Blanding requested
to at~end.
In Re
Variance
Arthur M. Blanding
Variance
Josephine Bevan
In Re
Variance
Mrs. May Sayers
In Re
Req~es~
Civitan
(Sportsmen's ShoW)
In Re
Variance
Helene Nelson
In Re
Variance
Stanley E~ Griswold
Resol. No. 55-75
Granting Variance
In Re
Variance
Elmer O. Spargo
It was moved by Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried,
that action be deferred until the next regular meeting on variance
application of Arthur M. Blanding to use the property at 1316 South
Sycamore Street for the purpose of growing palms and bird of paradise
in the ground, and Mr. Elanding requested to attend.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
~eoommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Josephine Bevan to permit the use of a 53' lot situated
on the north side of Normandy Place, beginning at a point approx-
imately 1751 east o£ Orange Avenue, described as Lot 13, Block B,
on each side.
Tract No.226, for construction of a duplex, with three rooms and bath_/
Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending
granting of variance to Mrs. May Sayers to use the property at 302
East Pomona Street for construction of a single-family dwelling
attached to the garage at rear of lot, the proposed dwelling to face
on Orange Avenue, a~d from the Department of Public Works that
replacement of all broken sidewalks on both Pomona and Orange &venues,
is needed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission w~s approved
and variance granted subject to the conditions of the Department of
Public Works.
W. B. Stewart, representing the Civitan Club, requested permission ~o
use a parking space at the northeast corner of Fourth and Main Streets,
for four Saturdays, beginning April 23rd, for the purpose of selling
tickets to the First Annual Sportsmen's Show, from 10:00 A.M. to
4:00 P.M. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and
carried, the request was granted.
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Helene Nelson to permit use of property at 119, 121, and
125 E. Eleventh Street, for a mail order business of phonograph
records, subject to the conditions as imposed by the Commission.
.
Communication was 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 14th Streets for con-
st~uction of a duplex, the entran*e to face 14th Street. The Council
having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion
of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following
Resolution entitled:
"Resolution 'No. 55-74 granting Variance on
application of Stanley A. Griswold where
Planning Commission recommended denial"
was considered and passed by t~he following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen
Noes, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Absent, Councilmen None
Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending
granting of variance to Elmer 0. Spargo to permit the use of property
at 1414 Durant Street, for construction of a duplex, three rooms and
bath on each side, on the rear half of lot, setting aside an area
In Re
Variance
Ray S. Aquinaga
In Re
Variance
Victor J. Borchard
In Re
Variance
Louis Hill
In Re
Amend. Application
Edgar Col~n et al
Reclassify west side
Bristol btn Highland
and Fai~view
In Re
Amend. Application
Allison Honer Co.
Reclassify south
side W. 5th between
King St. and west
City Limits
In Re
Proposed annexation
Plann. Commission
recommendation and
Boundary report
~Wiegand and Matthews
Annex"
In Re
Escrow instructions
adjacent to the alley for the parking of cars, and from the Departmen~
of Public WOrks that paving one-half the width of the alley across
the entire back end of the lot is needed. On motion of Councilman
Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the
Planning Commission was approved and variance granted subject to the
conditions of the Commission and the Department of Public.Works.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Ray S. Aquinaga to permit addition of a storage room and
to remodel the front of store at 802 North Artesia Street, continuing
to operate the existing grocery store.
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Victor J. Borchard to permit use of property at 626 South
Cypress Street for customer parking of Borchard~s Market, subject to
the condition that the entire pa~king area be blacktopped.
.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance
granted to Louis Hill to use the property at 1503 West Fourth Street
for storage and distribution of newspapers, but that the rear yard
requirement remain at l0t rather than 5', due to the fact that there
is no given hardship as far as the rear yard requirement is concerned.
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Communication of the Planning Commission was read submitting Reso-
lution No. 762 recommending the reclassification of property at the
northwest corner of Fairview Avenue and Bristol Street, from the R-1
to the "C" District, in accordance with smendment application of
Edgar M. and Daniel E. Cohn. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded
by Jerome and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published
setting date of hearing as April 4th, 1955.
Communication of the Planning Commission was read submitting Reso-
lution No. 155 recommending the reclassification of property on the
south side of West 5th Street between King Street, if ex~ended, and
the west City Limits, from the R-1 District to the M-2 District, in
accordance with amendment application Of Allison Honer Company. On
motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded bY Dahl and carried, a notice
of public hearing was ordered published setting date of h~ aring as
April 4th, 1955.
CommUnications were read from the Plan~ing Commission recommending
approval of proposed annexation to the City of a parcel of land
situated south of Dyer Road between Main Street and Ne~,rport Avenue,
containing approximately $0.523 acres and from the Boun~ary Commission
stating that the boundaries are reasonably definite and certain. On
motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the
documents were received and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, that
escrow instructions be approved and signed for properties on Bristol
Street between 4th and 5th Streets, and warrants ordered issued cover-
In Re'
Resol.No. 55-75
Accept Easement Deed
Grace Johnson and
Hazel Kltchin
(Bristol St.wldening)
In Re
Variance
James A. Freeman
et al
In Re
Resol. No. 55-76
Accept Easement Deed
Minnie M. Wild
(30' easement for
sewe~ and storm drain
purposes on north side
of Central Ave.)
lng the costs as follows:
Grace Johnson $500.00
Grace Johnson and Hazel Kitchin $1,025.00.
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:
"Resolution No. 55-75 accepting Easement Deed"
from Grace Johnson, an unmarried woman, and Haze/ Kitchin, was con-
sidered and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R.
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
Thomas F.Larsen,
Chandl er
Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending
granting of variance to James A. Freeman et al to permit the~use of
property lying 150' north of W. 17th Street, being a parcel 113.37' x
692', running from Bristol to Baker Streets, for parking, subject to
certain conditions and from the Department of Public Works that con-
struction is needed of curb, sidewalk and paving but to existing pave-
ment across entire frontage on 17th Street and Bristol Street, and that
an alley be constructed between Baker and Bristol Street on the north
line of the property. Numerous persons protested the granting of
would
the variance and the establishment of a through alley concluding it_/
become a race-track for cars; would be detrimental to the neighborhood
and hazardous for the children in the vicinity. Joseph Ney, 1202 W.
18th Street protested the construction of a 6~ wall and stated that
the wall would be 2' from his driveway creating a traffic hazard. On
motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the
variance was.granted subject to :he conditions of the Department of
Public Works and the following specific conditions:
1. That a 6' masonry wall be constructed on the north side of the
property from setback line to setback line from Bristol to Baker
Streets, and a 4' masonry wall be constructed from the northerly
boundary 72' southerly between the setback line and the property
line on the northerly boundary.
2. That the entire parking area be blacktopped.
3. That any lighting in the ar~a be situated so that it does not
shine directly upon the properties to the north, facing 18th Street,
nor to the east, facing Baker Street.
4. That a private alley easement be required on the southerly 30' of
the proposed property.
The Council having unanimously waived the re~ding of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol-
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-76 accepting Easement Deed"
from Minnie M. Wild for a 30~ easement for sanitary sewer and storm
drain purposes on the north side of Central Avenue between the south-
west corner of Tract No. 2458 and Bristol Street, as Central Avenue is
shown on a map entitled "Santa Ana Park" for future development, was
285
In Re
Resol. No. 55-77
Acoep~ Easement Deed
Charles D. Hayes
(S.Main St.widenlng)
In Re
Resol. No. 5.5-78
Acoep~ Easement Deed
J.G. Steele
(B.Main St .widening)
~In Re '
Resol. No. 55-79
Accept Easement Deed
Dale Deokert
(B.Main Bt.widening)
In Re
Resol. No. 55-80
Accept Easement Deed
William T. ReeSz et ux
(S.Maln Si.widening)
In Re
Resol. No. ~5-81
Accept Grant Deed
Alfred M. Jasper et ux
(S.Main St.widening)
In Re
Reeol. No. 5%-82
Accept Easement Deed
Grace Johnson
(Bristol St.widening)'
considered and Passed bY the f°l~ow~ng VOte:
Ayes, Councilmen Willlam Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R.
NOes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
Thomas F. Lar sen ,;
Chandler
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the fol-i
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-77 accepting Easement Deed~
from Charles
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
,!
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, ~he fol-
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-78 accepting Easement Deed"
from J. G. Steele, was considered and passed by the following vote:
D. Hayes, was considered and passed by the following vote:
Thomas F.Larsen,i
Chandler
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R.
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
The 0ouncil having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, t~he fol-
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-79 accepting Easement Deed"
from Dale Deckert, was considered and passed by the following vote:
Thomas F.Larsen,.
Chandler
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dahl, Cour~ney R.
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
t~he fol-.
Reetz, was considered and passed by
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried,
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-80 accepting Easement Deed"
from William T. and Louise M.
following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen
Noes, Councilmen
Absent, Councilmen
William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dahl, Oourtney R.
None
None
Thomas F.Larsen,
Chandler
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:
"Resolution No. 55-81 accepting Gran~ Deed"
from Alfred M. and Lorene Jasper, was considered and passed by the
William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dabl, Courtney R.
None
None
Thomas F.Larsenr'
Chandler
followin~ vote:
Ayes, Councilmen
Noes, Councilmen
Absen~, Councilmen
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:
"Resolution No. 55-82 accepting E%eement Deed"
286
In Re
Resol. No. 55-83
Accept Easement Deed
Charles D. Hayes
(S.Main St .widening)
from Grace Johnson, was considered and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen
Noes, Councilmen
Absent, Councilmen
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl,
William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
None
None
seconded by Jerome and carried, the fol,~
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-83 accepting Easement Deed"
from Charles D. Hayes, was considered and passed by the following votei:
In Re'
Resol.'No. 55-85
Author. filing of Plans
Applicatioflunder
Chapter 47, Stat. 1~
In Re
Resol. No. 55-85
Weeds - Post notices;
Fixing time for hearing
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
.
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dehl,
lowing Resolution entitled:
seconded by Jerome and carried,
"Resolution No. 55-84 authorizing the filing of
a plans application under Chapter 47, Stat. 1944
(4th E.S.)"
for construction or reconstruction of certain street pavements, was
considered and psssed by 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
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:
"Resolution No. 55-85 of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana determining and declaring that
weeds which bear seeds of a wingy or downy nature
and attain such a large growth as to become a fire
menace when dry, and which are noxious and dangerous,
are growing upon certain streets, sidewalks, and
private property in said City of Santa Ana, and are
a public nuisance: directing the Acting Director of
Public Works to post notices to destroy said weeds
as reqUire~ by law: fixing the time for hearing.
objections and protests, and directing the abatement
thereof in accordance with Chapter 13, Part 2, Division
3, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of
California"
In Re
Tentative Map of'
Tracts Nos. 2459,2560, t~61,
2593, 2594 and 2595
Rand Investment Co.
was considered and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,i
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
.
Communication was read from the Planning Commission approving minimum!~
setback lines of 20' on Tracts Nos. 2559, 2560, 2461, 2593, 2594 and
2595, submitted by Rand Investment Company, on property loc~ated as
follows: bounded on the north by Delhi Road; on the east by Flower
Street, if extended south; 'on the south by a variable line approx-
imately 4001 north of the Pacific Electric Railway at Flower Street,
if ex~ended souZh; and approximately 10251 north of the Pacific
Electric Railway at Bristol Street; and on the west by Bristol Street,i
and consisting of a total of 650 lots. On motion of Councilman Dahl,~
seconded by Jerome and carried, the matter was tabled until ~uch~time ',
as the Tentative Map is presented to the Council. Communication was
read from the Planning Department approving Tentative Map of Tracts
Nos. 2459, 2560, 2561, 2593, 2594 and2595, and on motion of Councilma~
287
In Re
Map of Tract No.
1980 - Arthur 0.
You~gberg and
John H. Sou~hman
In Re
Resol. No. 55-86
of Intention to
establish setback
lines on Memory Lane
btn Flower and
~ westerly City Limits
In Re
AgTeemen~
Arthur C. Youngber~
and John H. Southman
Map of Tract No.
1980
In lie
Resol. No. 55-87
Accept Grant Deed
Arthur C. Youngberg
and John H. Southman
Map of Tract
No. 1980
In Re
Electric pos~
sign ag~eemen~
Paul D. Dutton
In Re
City of Orange
!Proposed annexation
Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, Tentative Map of Tracts Nos'
2459, 2460, 2461, 2593, 2594 and2595 was approved. On motion of
Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, action on Tentative
Map of Tract Nos. 2459, 2460, 2461, 2593, 2594 and 2595 was removed
from the table in regard to the setback line and action taken. On
motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and Carried, the 20~
of Tracts
setback line on Tentative M~ Nos. 2459, 2460, 2561, 2593, 2594 and
2595 was approved.
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, Map
of Tract No. 1980, submitted by Arthur C. Youngberg, John H. Southman
et al, and bond in ~he sum of $34,000.00 were approved for the
dedication of Memory Lane, Patak Lane, Louise, Baker and BristOl
Streets, and thee agreement covering improvements was ordered signed.
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The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the
folloging Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-86 declaring intention
to establish setback lines on Memory Lane
between Flower Street and the westerly City
Limits~
at 60~ from eenta~ line, was considered and pas~ed by the following
vote:
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBrlde, Thomas F.Larsen,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None.
Absent, Councilmen None
#
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried,
proper
officials were authorized to execute agreement dated March 21st, 1955,
signed by Arthur C. Youngberg and John H. Southman, granting to the
City a certain strip of land running easterly from Bristol Street
along the north side of proposed Park Lane, as shown on Map of Tract
No. 1980.
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the fol-
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-87 accepting Grant Deed"
from Arthur C. Youngberg and John H. Southman, granting to the City a
c~rtain strip of land running easterly from Bristol Street along the
north side of proposed Park Lane, as shown on Map of Tract No. ~980,
was considered and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,
Milford W. Dahl, CourtneyR. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jeromo and carried, proper
officials were authorized to execute agreement dated March 21st, 1955,
with Paul D. Dutton, to construct an electric post sign on property at
the northeast corner First and Broadway, a portion of which construe.-
~on will extend over and upon the 42' setback line.
On motion of Councilman Dahl, secon~ded by Jerome and carried, com-
munication and Resolution No. 1239 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 Cl~y of San~a
Ana has no objection to the proposed annexation.
Wn Re On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, corn-
Communication
Shoreline Planning munication from Shoreline Planning Association of California, Inc.
Assoc. of Calif.
urging a "no" vote on any bill which seeks to divert oil royalty
In Re
Oommunication
City of Long Beach
Assembly Bill
No. 3762
money away from beaches.and parks, was received and filed.
,,
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, com~
munication from the Mayor of Long Beach requesting review of Assembly
Bill No. 3762 which purports to take from coastal cities in Los
Angeles County and other Counties revenues derived from oil production.
In Re
Hesol. No. 55-88
Opposing Assembly
~Bill No. 3762
on their own tidelands, was received and filed.
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.The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on-motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
following Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-88 opposing Assembly Bill No. 3762"
was considered and passed by the following vote:
In Re
Request
Military Order of
the Purple Heart,
Inc.
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,!
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
#
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the
request of The Military Or~er of the Purple Heart, Inc., for permissio~
to exhibit antique and modern firearms and war equipment, for several
days sometime during the year, the exact date to be determined later,
In Re
: Renew. Agreement
City Employees
Assoc. (Bowl
concession)
was denied.
On motion of Councilman Lateen, seconded by Dshl and carried, the
request of the Santa Aha City Employees Association for renewal of the
option for one year,.beginning April 1st, 1955, on Agreement, for the .
In Re
Advertise for
ibids for gasoline
Bowl Concession, was granted.
#
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried,
the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the ruin- :
In Re
Salary
Increases
In Re
Taxicab
Application
ishing of gasoline for the period May let, 1955 to June 30th, 1956;
bids to be opened April 4th, 1955.
#
On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
written recommendation of the Manager, dated March 18th, 1955, settingll
forth salary step increases for five employees, effective April 1st,
1955, was received, filed and approved.
#
On motion of Councilman Lateen, seconded by McBride and carried, the
application of William J. Lawton to drive taxicabs, was received,
In Re
Beverage
Applications
filed and granted.
#
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage
In Re
Personnel Board
iMinutes
applications
and Joseph M. Eannareno, 303 North Grand Avenue, were received and
filed.
#
On motion of ~ouncilman McBride, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
Personnel Board Minutes, dated February 23rd, 1955, were received and
of Elmer S. and Jessie I. Sullivan, 1232 South Main Street,
In Re
Proposed annexation
Walter Lemmer et al
filed.
#
A petition signed by Walter and Dorothy Lemmer, Paul and Margaret
Nissen and Elmer and Florence Biegler, for annexation to the City of
certain parcels of property located approximately at the intersection
In Re.
Invitation
OalTf. Sewage and
Industrial Wastes
Asso0.
In Re
Requests to
remove trees
(1300 and 1400
blocks N.Main St.)
In Re
Delinquent
Sales Tax
accounts
In Re
Request
Library Board
(Legal advice)
In Re
Request
Markham Appliance Co.
In Re
Adv. for bids
Widening and resUrfacing
E. 1st St. from Santa Fe
R.R. to Mabury St.
In Re
Resol. No. 55-89.
Designating City
Manager to make
Annual Street Report
of Bristol Street and Memory Lane, communication from the Planning
Commission recommending approval of proposed annexation and report of
st ati,ng
the Boundary Commission/that the boundaries are reasonably definite
and certain,were, presented. On motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded
by McBride and carried, action wa~ deferred until the owners of the
properties apply for transfer from County Sanitation District No. 2
to County Sanitation District No. 1.
On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
communication from the California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Associ-
ation requesting the attendance of a representative of the City to the
Annual Conference to be held April 28th to 30th inclusive, at the
Mission Inn, in Riverside, was received and filed.
Communications were read from business men and property owners in the
1300 and 1400 blocks North Main Street requesting the removsl of
certain trees. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and
carried, the requests were referred to the Forestry Board for action.
Communication was read from the Director of Finance submitting a list
of four persons and firms delinquent in the payment of sales tax, and
on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the
matter was referred to the Attorney to prepare notices for hearing.
Communication was read from the Library Board requesting that the City
Attorney furnish counsel and legal advice as to the procedure for the
necessary control of Communis~ propaganda in the Library, and on motion
of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request was
grant ed.
Communication was read from Markham Appliance Company requesting the
necessary action to accomplish the setback of the Main Street front
of the brick building on the northeast corner of Main and Washington
Avenue,as the compliance of the setback Ordinance places the con-
struction of his building, north of the brlek building, l01 east of
the front of the non-conforming building. On motion of Councilman
McBride, seconded by L~reen and carried, the Manager was authorized
to employ an appraiser to contact the owner of the building and
determine the expense involved to conform to the setback line.
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the widening
and resurfacing of East First Street from Santa Fe Railroad to Mabury
Street; bids to be opened April 4th, 1955.
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:
"Resolution No. 55-89 desi.~natlng Officer to
make Annual Street Report"
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
o90
In Re
Resol. No. 55-90
Oondemnation of
property to widen
Tenth St. at
Engl i sh St.
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. 55-90 authorizing condemnation of
certain real property for public street purposes
to widen Tenth Street at English Street and
declaring the public necessity ~herefor"
was considered and passed by the following vote:
In Re
Resol. No. 55-91
RequeSting.approval
of H.R. ~560 (Natural
Gas Act)
#
The
Ayes, Councilmen
Noes, Councilmen
Absent, Councilmen
William Jorome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,.
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
None
None
Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolut. ion,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the fol-
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-91 requesting approval
of H. R. $~60"
to amend the Natural Gas Act, was considered and passed by the follow-
lng vote:
In Re
Resol. No. 55-92
Requesting reo/~ssification
of property from R-1 to R-2
District (east of Center St.
and north and south of
Edinger Bt.)
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the
following Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55-92 expressing Council intention
to initiate and requesting reclassification of
property from R-1 to R-2 District"
of property lying east of Center Street and north and south of Edinger
Street, was considered and passed by the following vote:
In Re
!Plans and Specifications
;So. Main St. widening
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Lareen,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the
plans and specifications for the widening and resurfacing of South Main
In Re
Resol. No. 55-93
OpposiD~ the Upper
Colorado River Basin
Street from Walnut to Bi~hop Streets, were approved.
'The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution,
on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the fol-
lowing Resolution entitled:
"Resolution No. 55~.93 of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana, California, opposing the Upper
Colorado River Basin Projects as proposed in S.500
and H.R. 270 and the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project as
proposed in S. 300 and H.R. $12, now pending in
Congress"
was considered and passed by 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
291
In Re
Amendment to
Budget
In Re
Amendment to
Budget
In Re
Resol. No. 55-94
Establishing a basic
1. compensation plan
l for certain classes
of employment
In Re
Reque st
M & 8 Mtc~. &
~onst. 0o.
(over-size driveways)
The Manager recommended a Minute Order revising the 195~--1955 Budget
providing for a transfer from Fund 29-Special Gas Tax to Fund 59-NaJo~
Street Construction $309,961.86 and a transfer from Fund 55-Street
Bond Construction to Fund 59-Major Street Construction, in the amount
of $108,3~2.61. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and
carried, the revision to the Budget was approved.
#
The Manager requested amendments to the Budget for the fiscal year
1954-1955 (1) transferring into the City Council Reserve from various
budgetary activities in the total amount of $70,965.00 (2) trane-
ferring from City Council Reserve to various budgetarY activities the
total amount of $28,790.00 ,.and (3) making certain other inter-act-
ivity transfers as indicated:
From
~11-000-911
11-000-911
11-000-911
11-131-111
11-151-111
11-000-911
11-000-911
11-000-911
11-000-911
11-311-111
11-000-911
11-322-111
11-32z-531
tll-000-gll
il-511-111
11-511-162
11~511-517
11-511-531
~11-ooo-911
11-531-111
11-531-131
11-0o0-911
11-ooo-911
11-ooo-911
11-537-111
11-537-514
ll-000-gll
23.252-111
11-0oo-911
11.0oo-911
11-ooo-911
11.ooo-911
11-0oo-911
11-0oo-911
11-ooo-911
23-276-111
26-578-111
27-113-911
r_~e
11-115-111
ii-ii~-~ii
n-i25-23i
11-ooo-911
11-000-911
11-1~1-111
11-171-111
11-175-111
11-221-111
11-0oo-911
11-321-111
11-ooo-911
11-ooo-911
11-329-111
11-ooo-911
11-ooo-911
11-0oo-911
11-000-911
11-521-35o
ll-O00-911
ll-000-gll
11-536-421
ii-536-5i~
11-536-517
11-ooo-911
11-ooo-911
23-251L517
11-0oo-911
23-253-517
23-2~-iii
23-25~-517
23-259-iii
23-259-517
23-261-111
23-272-436
23-278-111
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Amount
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250.00
n5.oo
2,000.00
3,800.00
50.00
70o.oo
1,50o.00
2,250.00
1,~00.00
2~0.00
2,600.00,
1,500.00
6O.OO
15,000.00
7,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
2,500.00
1,200.00
50.00
100.00
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3,000.00
6oo.oo
25O. OO
3,000.00
7OO.0O
1,000.00
800.00
2,500.00
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1,000.00
15o.oo
1,coo.co
7,050.00
1,000.00
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ii-5~i-iii
ii-55i-5i7
ii752i~8)
11-55~-111
11-554-~87
11-000-911
11-0oo-911
11-ooo-911
11-ooo-911
11-ooo-911
11-0oo-911
11-0oo-911
11-ooo-911
11-331-111
11-331-1~1
11~332-111
11-332-531
11-333-111
11-333-163
11-000-911
11-0oo-911
11-000-911
11-0o0-911
11-0oo-911
11-0o0-911
11-000-911
11-000-911
11.000-911
11-0o0-911
11-0o0-911
11.000-911
11-ooo-911
26-578-111
27-113-911
Tc &momu~
11-0oo-91t $1,00o .00
11-000-911
11-0oo-911
11-0oo-911
11-000-911
11-0O0-911
11-0oo-911
11-00O-911.
11-561-~81
n-56i-5i7
ii~562-36i
n-563-ni
ii-564-iii
11-564-1~1
n-564-517
n-565-ni
ii-ooo-9n
11-ooo-911
11.ooo-911
11~ooo-911
11-ooo-911
11.ooo-911
11-337-111
11-337-525
11~339-111
ii1339.i~i
2S 2~4-iii
23-25i-iii
23-2~-~56
23-255-5i7
23-259-~i
231259725
23_272 g35
24 212-111
27-451-111
2,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
4,000.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
~5o.oo
00.00
2,000.00
250 .oo
300.00
100.00
800.00
15o.oo
1,15o.oo
715.oo
1,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
9OO.OO
100.00
~00.00
00.00
5?5.00
70o.00
200.00
200.00~
1,300.00
7o.oo
80.00
630.00
2,300.00
8,500.00
1,120.00
On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the
amendments to the Budget were 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:
"Resolution No. 55-94 amending Section 3 of
Resolution No. 5114 entitled 'Resolution
establishing a basic compensation plan for
certain classes of employment in the municipal
~ervice of the City of Santa Ana, and establish-
ing regulations for the placement of p~esent
employees within the wage and salamy schedules
provide~~'''
was considered and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride,
Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R.
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen None
Thomas F.Larsen,
Chandler
On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl,
seconded by Jerome and carried, permission was granted M and S Maint'
enance and Construction for two 35~ driveways on Bristol Street, one
35~ driveway on Fairview Avenue and reque~t denied for a 26' driveway
on Fairvlew Avenue, for a service station to be located at the north-
In Re
Request
The Prescription
Shop (limited
parking)
east corner of Bristol and Fairview Streets.
On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Larsen,
seconded by McBride and carried, the request of The Prescription Shop
for a limited parking zone in front of the store at 1328 North Broad-
In Re
Parking survey
N. B~oadway from
8th to 17th
way, was denied.
It was moved by Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried,
that a ~urvey be made of the parking situation on North Broadway from
8th to l?th Streets before any special parking limitations are placed
In Re
Petition
Wilson School P.T.~.
(atop and go signal)
in the area.
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
petition signed by 56? members of the Wilson Elementary School P.T.A.
requesting a mechanical stop and go signal at the intersection of
Washlng~on and Bristol Streets, was referred to the Manager for study
In Re
Agreement
M.E.C-roff
Floodlights, etc.
and reoommendatlon.
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, proper
officials were authorized to execute agreement dated March 21st, 1955,
with M. E. Groff to permit construction of two floodlight structures
and underground conduit to be screened by low shrubs in the setback on
I~ Re
Manager to meet
wi~h Personnel
Board
the premises at 1139 West 17th Street.
,,
On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the
Manager was instructed to arrange for a Joint meeting with the
Personnel Board for the purpose of
On motion of Councilman Jerome,
City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
M~or o~/t~ City. 9f S~ Ana
discussing the current problems.
seconded by McBride and carried, the
'Clerk of the Coun'c~il