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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-08-01Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall August l, 1955. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by .the Mayor. Present: Absent: Councilmen Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of July 18$h, 1955, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Heinly, sBconded by Markel and carried. In Re Presentation Special plaque citation for pedestrian traffic safety during 195~ In Re Hearing "Fregway Annex" Ordinance declaring iAnnexation Mr. Joseph E. Havenner, Manager of the Safety Department of the Auto- mobile Club of Southern California officially presented a special plaque citation for pedestrian traffic safety during 1954. The plaque was accepted with thanks by the Mayor on behalf of the City. This being the'date set for hearing protests on annexation to the City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Freeway Annex" and there being no protests, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'Freeway Annex~" In Re Budget Appropriation Ordinance. No. NS-119 Year 1955-56 was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. . This being the date set for hearing protests on the 1955-56 Budget~aud there being no p~ot~sts, it was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried,that the reading of the Appropriation Ordinance, as corrected, be waived and the Ordinance entitled: In Re Hearing Amend. Section 9107.10 Subdivision (b) of Municipal Code (insurance brokers otc) Ordinance "An Ordinance adopting the annual B~dge~ for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1955 and fixing the limitations of expenditures for the several funds and the funCtions,Departments and activities carried on under such funds" as an emergenqy Ordinance, was designated Ordinance No. NS-ll9 and adopted_/by the following vgte: Ayes, CounCilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen This being the Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel,.WilliamJerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None date set for hearing protests relative to amending the Official Land-Use Districting Plan by amending Section 9107.10, Subdiv- ision (b) of the Municipal Code to include "insurance brokers, agents and salesmen", and there being no protests; on mo~ion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitle "Ordinance amending Section 9107.10 of the San~a Ana Municipal Code to a/low real estate and insurance offices in the tp, Zone" In Re Hearing Abandon alley between 1st and 2nd Streets west of Lacy St. (Ray McCoy) was introdMced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being She continued hearing on the abandonment and closing of an alley between First and Second Streets west of Lacy Street, a letter of explanation was read from Attorneys Elliott and Murray. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication wa received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried,that ~he hearing be continued until the next regular meeting in order that the Attorneys, on behalf of Ray McCoy may present a satisfactory solution to the abandonment of the alley which will be agreeable ~o the property owners. [: 379 ~Hearing · ~Amend. Application cation of James A. Freeman et al, for the reclassification of property IJames A. Freeman et al ~ located on the west side of Bristol Street between Fairview and In Re Hearing Amend.Application James A. Blackwell et ux Ordinance In Re Bid acceptance ~lectrical cable for Fire Alarm System Wilshire AVenues, from R-1 to R-2, R-3 and C-2 Districts, Gerald J. Weiler, 1312 Wilshire Avenue, spokesman for approximately one hundred persons, objected to the rezoning, for the reasons that there are several shopping centers proposed or already available in the immediati area and that the zone change would permit multiple dwellings surround~ lng the area of the shopping center in an R-1 District. Douglas Edwards, subdivider of the property, stated that the shopping center, as proposed, is needed in the area im order to serve the numerous new homes being built west a=d north of the area and would not be detri- mental to the City. Several persons stated that traffic and taxes would be increased on Bristol Street if the shopping .center is permitted. On motion of Councilman Heinly,' seconded by Dahl and car~! tied, the application for the reclassification of the property was denied. Roll Call Ayes, Noes, Absent, Councilmen Councilmen Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden ga~kel, William Jerome, Nilford. W..Dahl Couz%ney R. Chandler None This being the date set for hearing on the amendment application of James A. Blackwell et ux for the reclassification of two lots located at the northeast corner of Bristol and Walnut Streets, said lots facinl Bristol Street, from ~he R-2 to C-2 District, no protests were receive, On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: uordinance amending Article IX of the Sa~a Ana Nunicipal Code Creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 33 of the districtit~g map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on' file for second reading. I tabulation of bids was presented.by the Purchasing Agent for furnis lng of electrical cable for fire alarm system, Specification No.634-3,1i as follows: United States Rubber Company: Bond in the sum of $572.00. Item 1. 15,000 ft. primary fire alarm cable ~ $262.00/M' $3,930.00 2. 11,000 ft. cable secondary fire alarm $ $147.00/M' Total Calif. Sales Tax Total including applicable taxes 1,617.00 5,547.0o 166.41 $5,713.41 The Okonite Company~ Hazard Insulated Wire Works Division: Bond in the sum of $700.00. Item 1. 15,000 ft. primary fire alarm cable $ $292.00 MFT # 2. ll,O00 ft. secondary fire alarm cable $ $165.00 MFT Total Calif. Sales Tax Total including applicable taxes $4,380.00 $1,804.00 6,184.00 18 .52 6,369.52 On recommendation.of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carrie¢, the bid of United States Rubber Company, was accepted and the other bid rejected. # 380 In Re VariAnce Frank silveri In Re Variance San~a'Ana iWoods, Inc. In Re Variance Earl M. Wilson In Re Variance Car8 Construction Co.' (~ee M~nutes 6-18-~6) In Re Variance Buffums ' Communication was read from ~he Planning Com~i~i-~-n recommending ~n~~, of variance applicatio~ of Frank Silveri to use the property located on the west side of South Flower Street, beginning at a point 'approx- imately 118.5~ north of the northwest corner of the intersection of Flower and Berkeley Streets, in R-1 zone, for construction of eight or more deluxe two-bedroom units, with garages. John C. Saenz, 1709 South Flower Street, spokesman, for approximately 15 persons, objected to the variance for the re,sons that it would increase traffic on Scut Flower Street and that the area contains single-family residences. Several persons stated that the zoning sho%tld remain as single-unit dwellings and if the variance is granted, it would decrease their property values. David Claussen, spokesman for Frank Silveri, said that the units would be an asset to the area. On motion of Councilma Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Plan ning Commission was approved and the variance denied. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Co~miesion was approved and the Varlanc was granted 9f Santa Aha Woods, Inc.,/to permit the establishment of a temporary real estate office in dwelling located on Lot 7, and to erect ten 2~x3 temporary feature signs on Lots 7, 8 and 9, located at the southeast corner of Occidental and Rousselle Streets, facing Occidental Street; and to erect one 8' x 20' temporary single-face sign in the rear yard of Lot 6,~located at the northwest corner of Occidental and Oak Stree· subject to cer~tain conditions. # Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denia of variance application of Earl M. Wilson for permit to construct a one-bedroom unit duplex ~ith garage, on front of lot, on the northwest corner cf Grant and Maple Streets,and a new 10~ x 20' detached garage for the use of existing single-family residence on the rear of the lot. Carl C. Peabody, 327 Grant Stree~ objected for the reason that most lots in the vicinity wereoccupied by one or two dwellings and none occupied by three or more dwellings. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Meinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission Was approved'and the variance denied. # Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance of Card Construction Company to permit the use of a 7.77 acre parcel of land located on the west side of Sullivan Street, 330' fronta~e,.beginning at a point approximately 952.36~ south of First Street, for the e~tablishmen~ of a 113 lot trailer park, complet~ with swimming pool, recreation area, laundry facilities,, etc., subject to conditions, and from the Department of Public Works that certain improvements are needed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Department of Public Works were approved and the variance granted sub- Ject to all conditions outlined. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and.carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Buffums~ was granted to construct a one-story addition to their stor In Re Variance Pepito and Joanne Ballet Studio In Re Variance L.L.Barnett IR Re Amendment Thomas Shoen In Re Amendment Leroy Sprague In Re Record of Survey Map John V.Sarinana ~n Re Tentative Map Tract No. 1960 J.W.Pogolianich In Re Tentative MaD tContinental Baking !ICc o In Re Escrow instructions Hans L. Wolff In Re Escrow instructions Interstate Bakeries Corporation on North Main Street, the proposed addition to be built above the existing parking lot located in the 900 block on the west side of Bush Street. # On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the varianc~ of Pepito and Joanne [hllet Studio was granted to permit the establish~ ment of a ballet dance and music studio at 1502 North Ross Street, fory the pttvpose of training and instructing small groups of children. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variano~ of L.L.Barnett was granted to permit the manufacture of electronic timing and control equipment, telemetering system, data recording.,etc. for a period of only three years at 506 East First Street. Communication of the Planning. Commission was read submitting Resolutlo~ No. 838 recommending the reclassification of property located on the as requested by Thomas Shoen, east side of Pacific Avenue between First and Pine Streetsa_/from the R-1 to the R-2 District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded Ma~-kel and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date public hearing as August 15th, 1955. ,, Communication of the Planning Commission was res. d submitting Resolutiol No. 839 recommending the reclassification of property located at the southeast corner of Bristol and Cubbon Streets, three lots facing as requested by Leroy Sprague, ~istol Street,/from the R-1 to the C-1 District. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing as August 15th, 1955. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the Record of Survey Map filed by John V. Sarinana showing a parcel of lan~ south of 8th Street and west of English Street, bond in the sum of $1400.00 and agreement, were approved. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, Tentativ. Map of Tract No. 1960, 'submitted by J.W.Pogolianich, on property located on 8th, 9th and 10th Streets at King Street, and consisting of 33 lots, was approved, subject to conditions as imposed by the Depart- ment of Public Works and the Planning Department. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Helnly and carried, the Tenta- tive Map, submitted by Continental Baking Company, showing a-parcel of land which has a f~ontage of 183.73' on the south side of First Street and a depth of 368' from center line of First Street, at Pacific Avenu~ was approved, subject to the conditions as imposed by the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department. # It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Hans L. Wolff, as Guardian of the estate of Else Wolff, in the sum of $300.00, for property north of Eighth Street between Artesia and English Streets. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Interstate Bakeries Corporation, for sanitary sewer located north of Roe D~ive. # In Re Reso. No. 55-208 Interstate Bakeries Corporati on Accept Grant Deed In Re Reso. No. Accept Grant Deed Hans L. Wolff (Nc.of 8th between Artesia and English) In Ri Reso. No. 55-210 Accept Gran$ Deed William Rohrbacher (So.Main St.) In Re Reso. No. 55-211 Accept Grant Deed C.E.Short et ux (So.Main St.) In Re Reso. No. 55-212 Overruling protests to report of Street Superintendent (Weeds) The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, ol motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-208 accepting Grant Deed" from Interstate Bakeries Corporation, for sanitary sewer north of Roe Drive, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-209 accepting Grant Deed" from Hans L. Wolff, as Guardian of the Estate of Else Wolff, was con- sidered and passed by the following vo.te: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-210 accep%ing Grant Deed" from William Rohrbacher, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Oounoil 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. 55-211 accepting Grant Deed" from C. E. and Florence Fse Short, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None Burton P. Porter, Jr., 516 West Santa Clara Avenue, owner of property at 112 West Santa Clara Avenue,~protested the excessive charge of $25.00 for weed cleaning on the basis of the amount of work actually performed and stated that the rear portion of the lot was not cleared cf the weeds. He also questioned the fact that the City is acting as a collection agency and a City employee is making arrangements with the property owner for weed cleaning by a private contractor prior to the time fixed to have the weeds destroyed. J.A.McCullough, City emplSyee reported that about two and one-half hours of tractor work was performed and to the best of his knowledge two or three men worked on the property. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the matter was referred to the Manager for investigation. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the R~solution, o 383 In Re Reso. No. 55-213 Accept'Grant Deed John V. Sarinana et ux (So.side of 8th St. ~nd W.side of English) In Re Reso. No.55-214 Construction of swimming pool in Santa Ana Memorial Park - (Advertise for bids) In R& Reso. No. 55-215 Declaring certain Streets to be One-Way Streets ' In Re Reso. No. 55-216 Author.execution of City Deed - (Orange County Medical Assoc.). N.W. corner Main St. and S.A.Freeway In R~ Reso. No. 55-217 Fi×lng charges for installation of water mains motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution N~. 55-212 OVerruling protests or objections to rePotS of Stree~ Superintendent, approving report and orderin~ a copy thereof filed with the Tax Collector was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None Not Voting, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly The Council having unanimously waived the Milford W. Dahl, reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-213 accepting Grant Deed" from John V. and Felipa D. Sarinana, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilme~ None Absent, Councilmen None " o The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and Carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-214 of the City Council August 1, 1955" approving plans and specifications for the furnishing of all materials, labor, transportation, equipment and services for the construction of a swimming pool, and advertising for bids to be opened August 26~h, 1955, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmep # The Council having Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follo~ Ing Resolution en$itled: "Resolution No. 55-215 declaring certain streets in the'City of Santa Ana to be One-Way Streets" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Holily, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen None Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Dahl and carried, ing Resolution entitled: on the follow- "Resolution No. 55-216 authorizing execution of City Deed" to Orange County Medical Association, was considered and pae~ed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No, 55-217 fixing charges for installation of water maine" In Re Reso. NO. 55-218 Accept Grant Deed David J. Keller et ux (Z.lst st.) Noes, Abeent, # was considered and paeeed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilm~n Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen None Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the ResolutioD, on motion of Councilma~ Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- lng ResOlutlon entitled: "Resolution No. 55-218 accepting Grant Deed from David J. Keller and Jeannette T. Keller and authorizing execution of agreement granting license" In R~ Reso. No. 55-219 Author. execution of Quitclaim deed A.L.Schneider et ux ~ew~r easement north of Willits Street) In Re Ordinance One Per Cent Sales Tax In Re Ordinance Providing for Parking Meter Hoode In Re 0rdinanoe No, NS-120 Declaring the annexation "Wild Annex" i~n Re l~rdinance No. NS-121 i~stablish setback lines i~antiago Ave. between I~ashington Ave. and ~anta Ana Freeway was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markei, William Jerome,. Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None Noes, Councilm~n Absent, Councilmen The Council havingunanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-219 authorizing execution of Quitclaim Deed, quitclaiming all City interest in a portion of an eight foot sewer easement ~unning in a southwest~Ply direction from the City boundary north of Willits Street" wto A.L.Schnelder, et ux. as considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilme~ Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Not Voting, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl . On motion of Councilman Dahl, William Jerome, None seconded by Heinly and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Section No. 2h10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to impose a One Per Cent'Sales Tax" was introduced, c~nsidered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordin.anee amending Sections 3311, 33~t.I, 3311,2, 3311.3, 3311,~ ~nd 3311.6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pro- viding for Parking Meter Hoods" was introduced, c$nsidered and placed on file for second reading. # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motign of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- ing 0rdinanc~ entitled: "Ordinance No, NS-120 declaring the annexation of tha~ ~ertain territory designated 'Wild Annex~" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmeh None Not Voting, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the foll~ lng Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-121 establishing setback lines on both sides of Santiag° Avenue between Washington Avenue and the Santa Ana Freeway" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen # Dale H. Helnly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None -] ~'~ ~In Re The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the o~inan~, ~ ~ IlOrdinance No. NS-122 IICouncil initiated' motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the follow Ii(Byron-Jackson Co.) In Re Ordinance Providing for sale of real property In Re Plans and Spe.cifications Construct storm drain on 17th St. In Re Plans and Specifications W. 17th St. Fire Station In Re Bond release Tract No. 1299 In Re Bond release Tract No. 1341 In Re Bond release ~ract No. 2171 [n Re City of Orange Proposed annexations In Re Offer of property A.F.Schroede~ et ux il20 Memory Lane lng Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-122 amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in -district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 49 of the districting map to show the reclassification' of property described as a triangular piece of property between South Main Street and Newport Road northerly to the southern limits of the City and along Newport Road and south of Dyer Road, was considered andi~ passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Coui-tney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Dahl, lowing Ordinance entitled: seconded by Markel and carried, the fol- "Ordinance amending Section 2613 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code providing for the sale of real property and adding Section 2614" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. . On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the plans and specifications for the construction of a storm drain on Seventeenth Street from Flower Street to Main Street, were approved and the Ptu'chasing Agent authorized to advertise for bids 'tO'be opened August 15th, 195.5, . It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, tha~ the tentative plans and specifications for the West Seventeenth Street Fire Station be approved and the Architect authorized to proceed with final plans and specifications. # Communication was read from the Department of Public Works advisin~ that improvements within Tract No. 1299 have been completed and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, bond filed by Hugh M. Neighbour, Jr., in the sum of $10,000.00 was ordered re- leased and improvements accepted as completed. Communication was read from the Department of Public Works advising that improvements within Tract No. 1341 have been completed and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, bond filed by James Developmen$ Company, in the sum of $27,500.00 was ordered re- leased and improvements accepted as completed. Communication was read from the. Department of Public Works advising that improvements within Tract No. 2171 have been completed and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, bond filed by Emmet C. Rogers, in the sum of $10,000.00 was ordered released and improvements accepted as completed. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, communi- cations dated July 21st, 1955, together with Resolutions Nos. 1276, 1277 and 1278, from the City of Orange, advising of proposed annex- ations of certain real properties, were received and filed. # Communication wms read from Attorney H. Rodger Howell advising that MrJi and Mrs. A. F. Schroeder, 1120 Memory Lane, are willing to offer to City enough of their property to permit the widening and improving of / 3'86 and carried, the communication was received and filed. 'On motion In Re Transfer of billiard parlor license Bell) In Re Advertise for bids: Auto~obiles, Fire tM/ok, Lamps. - In Re Petition Incinerator In Rs Taxicab Applications In Re Beverage Appliaations In Re Application to solicit funds In'Re Request Edith McGowen (remove tree) In Re Appointments Personnel Boal~d In Re Appointment Library Board In Re Appointments Plann. Oommission In Re Request E.C.Missildine (alley) Councilman Jerome~ seconded by Heinly and carried, ~he matter' was referred to the M. anager for report. . Communication was read from B. A. Bell requesting transfer of b~siness: license from Nubert Parrin to operate a billiard parlor at 310~ North Roadway, and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the transfer of license was approved. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing of 'au~mobile~ and pick-up t~ucks, fire t~uck, and lamps and standards bias to be opened August 15th, 1955~ . A petition was read signed by five p~operty owners objecting to the use of the incinerator at lll7 Oak Street for the burning of obnoxiousii refuse, and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and tied, the matter was referred to the Manager for report. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the applications, of Edna Shelton, Lawrence Peterson, Claude Sherman and William McKim, 'to drive taxicabs, were received, filed and granted. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the notifications of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of applications ~Of Beeale, D. CanZrell and Fme~erick M. Thompson and Bernard A. Bell, were received and filed; # On motion of Co. nnc,ilma= Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the application Of ~he Ladies Auxil'iary Military Order of the Purple Heart for permiasion to solicit funds on August 5th and 6th, was ~ranted. # Communication was read from Edith McGowen requesting removal of an oak tree in the parkway at 1220 North Bristol Street, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received, filed and referred to the Forestry Board for action. it was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, that the following appointments be made to the Personnel Board: Samuel E. Lyons, term to expire July 1st, 1956; Thomas F. Larsen, te~m 2o expire July 1st, 1957 and the re-appointment of Sidney L. Lowry, term to expire July let, 1960. . It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and Carried, that Richard C.' Marshall be re-appointed as a member of the Library Board; term to. expire June 30th, 1958. , It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, that .William K. Lindsay be re-appointed as a member of the Planning Com- mission, term to expire July let, 195~ and Lester A. Jones appointed to fill the vacancy created by the mesl~nation of John W. Hernlund, term to expire'July let, 1957. # Communication was read from E.C.Misslldine requesting the openiug of a dedicated alley for at least 150 feet from Pomona to Edinger Streets, between Main and Sycamore Streets, for the Operation of a parkin~ lo~ on the' thi~ 5~ f~ot lot- no,th.of,Pomona Street.' On motion of Oonn~i!- man Jerome, seconded ByHeinly and'c~rried,~ the request was. referred to In Re Request Charles ~. Langley (defective sidewalk) In Ri Reso? No. 55-220 Establish re~ zones on E. Chestnut St. (Pacific Tel. & Tel.) In Re Petition Stop sign Cypress Ave. and Anahurst Place In Re Stop sign at Broadway at 10th St. In Re Salary Increases In Re~ Proceedings for issuance of revenue ibonds' APPROVED: the curb usage committee for report. The committee reported that the work has been completed reference the i defeotive condi'~ion of the sidewa'tlr on either side of the alley-way at~ 802 Lacy Street in accordance with request of Charles C. Langley, aud il on motion of Cou. ncilm~n Meinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-220 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing red zones on the south side of East Chestnut Street, of the Southem Pacific tracks, for the Pacific Telephone and Teleg~ap~ Company, Was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of forty residents that a boulevard stop sign be installed at the intersection of Cypress Avenue~l and Anahurst Place, was denied. It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Dahl and carried,that the curb usage committee submit a report as to the advisability of installing a stop sign on Broadway at Tenth Street. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the written recommendation of the Manager, dated July 29th, 1955, setting forth salary step increases for four employees, effective August 1st, 1955, was received, filed and approved. Oh motion of Cduncilman Dali1, seconded by Markel and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution, for presentation at the next meeting, to initiateproceedings for the issuance of revenue bonds to improve the water works system of the City. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the City Council adJ curried. ~$.~'j~'or Of l~e' ~ity of San~a Anm