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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. # 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. # 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. # 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. # 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. # .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 2 6-57h-ll 1 27-~51-h.7~ Amount ~---~V0.00 250.00 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 6OO.OO 3,000.00 6oo.oo 25O. OO 3,000.00 7OO.0O 1,000.00 800.00 2,500.00 7OO.OO 1,000.00 15o.oo 1,coo.co 7,050.00 1,000.00 From i'Tz~-~37-5i7 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