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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-10-01F iF¸ City Council met in regular session. Meeting ca] ] ed to order by the Mayor. Council Chamber Santa An~ City Hall October 1, 1956. 7:30 P.M. Pre sent: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Marke!, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of September 17th and September 24th, 1956, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of CounciLman Heinly, seconded by Dab_l and carried. Hearing This being the date set for hearing and no protests having been received, Planning Commission initiated amendment Const. Co. $ 36,900.00 16,200. O0 20,700 · O0 233,850.00 2,164.00 lO4 bond Mac Isaac & Merd~e 41,170.00 12,000. O0 29,170. O0 502,137.00 152,200.00 13,080.00 Hearing Planning Commission initiated amendment Ordinance Bid acceptance Construction of First Street Reservo%r and Pumping Station Schedule I Item 1 Item 2 Net Cost Schedule II Item 3 Schedule III Item 4 Schedule IV Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule I Item 1 Item 2 Net Cost Schedule II Item 3 ScheSnle It/ Item 4' Schedule IV Schedule I Schedule II the amend ment application initiated by the Planning Co~ission was considered for the ~e- classification of property located on both sides of West First Street from Artesia to Birch 8treets~ from R-2 and R 3 Districts to C-1-PK and C-2-~{ Districts~ and fo: modification of existing C-1 and C 2 Districts by the addition thereto of PK Distri¢ On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by ~rkel and carried~ action was deferred Schedule III 11,912.00 10~ bond iBovee Crail Construction Co. & until the next regular meeting. This being the date set for hearing and no protests having been received, the amend- ment application initiated by the Planning Cormuission was considered for the re- classification of property located on the west side of North Main Street at the 1Lmit line, from E-1 and R-2 Districts to C=2~PK District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried~ the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries, and emending Sheet No. 12 of the Districting~p to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the construction of First Street Reservoir and Pumping Station~ as follows: Gerard Knutson Robert W. Fred J. W. & S. Con - W. D. Foote & Assoc. Hongola Early Jr. structors : $ 30,000.00 : $ 30,000.00 : $ - $ 37,000.00 : $ 15,786.00 : 7,000.00 : : : 12~000.00 : 3,900.00 : 23,000.00 : 30,000.00 : : 25,000.00 : 11,886.00 : 375,000.00 : ~40~,000.00 : 459,224.00: 410,900.00 : 474,036.00 : 160,000.00 ~' 120,700.00 : - : 150,000.00 : 143,793.00 : 13,000.00 : : : : 1~000.00 : 10~000.00 : : - : : 1,000.00 : !0~ bond : 10~ bond : 10~ bond : 104 bond : $100,000.00 bond : Mead House :Job Concrete Con. : Hallmark : Cleveland : Montgomery : Wrecking Co. :Corp.~R.W.Oraves : Const. Co. : Wrecking Co. : Ross Fisher : 19,~20.00 : 15,600.00 : !6~960.53: 22,000.00 : 27,190.00 : 7,970.00 : : 3,225.00: 3,000.00 : 12,000.00 : 11~650.00 : 15,600.00 : 13,735.00: 19,000.00 : 15,190.00 : - : 391,500.00 : 515,328.54: - : 422,369.00 : - : 154,000.00 : 118,066.02: ~ : 139,000.00 : : : 2,000.00: : : : : 3,000.00: : - : 10~ bond : 10~ bond : ~0~ bond : 10~ bond : $65,000.00 bond Schedule III, Item 4 $132,000.00 lO~ bond. Variance Maurice Read Variance Freeman Morton et ux Variance James H. Kindel, Jr. Variance William Justice Gay, Inc. Recommendation to Planning Commi ~s~ Commumications Planning Commission and Boundary Commission Preliminary Map Irving Seaver Tentative Map of Tract No. 3133 Hillview Investment Co. Tentative Map of Tract No. 3141 Emmet C. Rogers Reso. No. 56-253 Accept Grant Deed Carl McCullah ~ Walnut Street) On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, Dahl a~xd carried, the awards were made to the following contractors; Schedule Contractor I Mead House ~recking Company II W.D. Foote III W.D. Foote and all other bids rejected. seconded by Amount $ n oo 36~_~00o.00 150,000.00, On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Co~mnission was approved and the variance of ~Lmurice Read granted to permit conversion of a 20' x 24' rumpus room on the rear part of lot at 1217 Orange Avenue, into living ~uarters. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Freeman and May Morton granted to permit construction of a duplex on rear part of lot at 321 McFadden Street. On motion of Co%u~ci]~a~ Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of James H.. Kindel, Jr. granted to permit the use of property at 324 Halesworth Street, for parking of automobiles in connection with professional office building being constructed at 1016 North Broadway, subject to conditions. Councilman Heinly disqualified himself on the variance application of William Justice Gay, Incorporated. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the varian¢ of William Justice Gay, Inc. granted to permit construction of a professional building at 411 West Eighth Street, subject to the provisions of the PK Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, that a recommend- ation be made to the Planning Commission to investigate the perimeter of the Civic Center area for rezoning to P-PK zoning. On motion of Comucilman Dahl, seconded by ~k~rkel and carried~ the communications fro~ 'the Planni~ Co;m~:ission recon~uending approval of the proposed annexation designated "Delhi and Newport A/u~exation", and from the Boundary Commission advisin that the boundaries of the territory are reasonably definite and certain, w~re received and filed. On motion of Councilman I~hl, seconded by Heinly and carried, Preliminary Map presented by Iz~-ir~ Se~¥er~ owner of property located at Edgewood Drive~ with approximately 215' on Main Street and 236' along the Freeway, was approved, subject to conditions of Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by ~rkel and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3133, submitted by Hillview Investment Company, of property located on the north side of East Sixth Street, and the east side of McClay Street, if extende. was approved~ from Sixth Street to Fruit Street, and consistin~ of twelve lotsz/subject to con- ditions of Planning Department, Park Department and Department of Public Works~ On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3141, submitted by Enm~et C. Rogers, on property located on the north side of Santa Clara Avenue, and on both sides of Westwood Avenue extended north to Riviera Drive, and consisting of eleven lots, was approved. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-253 accepting Grant Deed" from Carl McCullah] for property on Walnut Street west of Bristol Street, without ,] 111 Ordinance No. NS-.212 Amendment J.L.Bascom Ordinance No. NS-213 Declaring annexation "Bernstein Fifth Street A~ex" ~ #9~ Map of Tract No. 284O Hugh M. Neighbour, Jr. Record of Survey Map James B. Utt Communication Library Board Pacific Electric Railway Company Lease ~80 Pacific Electric Railway Company Lease~ Bond release Tract No. 2323 Bond release Tract No. 2752 cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Ds.hl, Courtney R. Chandler Nee s, Councilmen None Absent~ CounciLmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dab_l, seconded by Jerome ~ud carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-212 amendi~ Article IX of the Santa Aha ~k~nicipal Code creating changes in d~strict boundaries, and amending Skeets Nos. ? and 10 of the districting map to show the reclassification" of property located on both sides of Fruit Street bet~een Grand and Linwood Avenues from the R-1 District to the R-3 District, reference mmendment application of J.L. Bascom, ~.~as considered and passed by the following vote: ~%yes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden ~.~rkel, ~iltia~ Jerome, Milford W. Dakl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinm~ce, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by ~rkel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-213 declaring the annexation of t2mt certain territo~ designated 'Bernstein Fifth Street Annex'" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen D~le H. Heinly, J. Ogden ~rkel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dabl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, CounciLmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Dab_l, seconded by Markel and carried, ~4%p of Tract No. 284C submitted by Hugh M. Neigj~bour, Jr., for the dedication of 5i%rion Way and Santa Clara Avenue and bond in the sm~oant of $4,000.00 were approved, license payment fee in the sum of $250.00 accepted, agreement covering improvements was ordered signed and extension of one month's time granted, as requested. On motion of CounciLman D~, seconded by Markel and carried, the ~2cord of Survey Map submitted by James B. Utt, of property located on East Chestnut Street between McClay Street and the Santa Fe Railway, was approved subject to the sane as imposed on the Preliminary Nap. On motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication from the Library Board advising of the election for the year July, 1956 to July, ~57 of Mrs. LeRay Quick as Chairman and Arthur Bradley as Vice-Chairman, was received and filed. On motion of CounciLman Dahl, seconded by M~rkel and carried, proper official was authorized to execute assignment of Lease No. 7980, in connection with agreement dated December llth, 1929, between the Pacific EleCtric Railway Company and the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, providing for two overhead crossings between Myrtle and Bishop Streets, on the Santa Aua-Huntington Beach Line. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, proper official was authorized to execute assigmuent of Lease No. ~59, iu counect~on with agreement dated December llth, 1929, between the Pacific Electric Railway Company ~nd the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Cmnpany, providing for one overhead crossing near Chestnut Street, on the Santa Ana-Hantington Beach line. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the bond of Beach Cities Development filed for the improvements in Tract No. 2323, in the sum of $34,000.00, was ordered released and improvements accepted ks completed. On motion of Coancilman Jerome, seconded by Dab/ and carried, the bond of Income Centers, Inc., filed for the improvements in Tract No. 2752, in the sum of Communications Boundary Commission (annexations) Bond release Tract No. 2239 Application Industrial Guard Service Application Southern California Edison Company Application Santa Ana-Garden Grove Bus Lines Beverage Appli cations Taxicab ap~ns Reso~ No. 56-254 Approving interpretation of uses permitted in M-1 zonee~o Salary Re quo s t Santa Ana-T~stin Community Chest Communication C.D.Woodhouse $90,000.00, was ordered released and improveme4ts accepted as completed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the communications from the Boundary Commission reference proposed annexationsof territories to the City of Garden Grove, ~mnexation Nos. 4 and 5, and advising that the boundaries of the proposed annexations are reasonably definite and certain~ were received and On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by ~arkel and carried, the bond of 0rao~ge Coast Developers filed for the improvements in Tract No. 2239, in the sum of $41,000.00, was ordered released and improvm~ents accepted as completed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the application of permission to engage in the business of Guard Service Industrial Guard Service for for industrial plants within the City, was referred to the Manager and Chief of Police for report. On motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Heinly and carried~ the communication from the County Counsel submitting a copy of letter from the City Attorney of Long Beach reference the application of the Southern California Edison Company, before the Public Utilities Commission, for authority to establish a new system-wide undel ground schedule to be ~owu as Schedule 'U'~ were referred to the Manager and the Director of Public Works for report. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the application of John W. Cla~j~on, dba Santa Ana-Garden Grove Bus Lines, before the Public Utilities Commission~ for authority to change route, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman D~d~l, seconded by Jerome ~d caurried, the notifications of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of beverage applications of Market Basket, 2311 S. Bristol Street, Donald V. Hunsinger, 1239 Fairview Avenue, Robert B. Harnois and Hollts J. Stober, 810 W. 17th Street, and 433 W. 4th Street, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman D~n~, seconded by Jerome and carried, the applications of Thomas N. Larson, James T. Dugan, Asa W. Casteel, Earl J. Hiser, Albion M. Reynold~ to drive taxicabs, Jesse G. Jones and Kenneth W. Ferreez/were approved and penaits granted. The Council having unanimously waived the readin~ of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 56-254 approving the interpretation of uses permitted in M-1 zone" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heialy, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent~ Councilmen None Not Voting, Counci~nen J. Ogden Markel On motion of Counci~,v~n Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried~ 'th~- ~,u~f_tte~ recom- mendation of the City Manager dated October 1st, 1956, setting forth salary step increases for two employees, effective November 1st, 1956, was received, filed and approved. On motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Heinly and carried~ the request of Edwar~ J. Allen, Campaign Chairman, Santa Ana-Tustin Community Chest, for permission to place a flat bed truck at the Montgomery Ward corner on West Fourth Street~ Octobe~ 15th, 1956, in order that broadcasts may be made from that location, was granted. Communication was read from C. D. Woodhouse reference the inadequacy of the public library and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heialy m~d carried, the com- munication ~as received~ filed and a letter ordered directed to Mr. Woodhouse 113. Appointment Robert L. Larsen Resolution of Board of Supervisors (property along Santis~o Creek) Advertise for bids Plant mix ~'? Advertise for bids radio-telephone equipment Advertise for bids Sanitary sewer construction on 19th and English Streets Advertise for bids Public re strocms on 8th St. property Communication Chamber of Commerce Reso. No. 56-255 Requesting Board of Supervisors to improve highway facilities Amend 1956-57 Budget~ ~ ~ ~ Agreement Ed. Hall advising him that the matter of a bond issue for the construction of a new library is on the November 6th ballot and requesting his support on the issue. On motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Markel and carried, Robert L. Larsen was appointed as a member of the Charles W. Bowers Memorial Muse~u Board, to fill the unexpired term of Harry L. Hanson; term to expire March 19th~ 1~60. On motion of Councilman ~arkel, seconded by Dahl and carried, the copy of the Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors, September 25th, 1956, giving notice of intention to sell to the City certain real property along Santiago Creek north- east of Santiago Park, was received and filed. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for the ing of plant mix, in accordance with Specification No. 488-6; bids to be opened October 15th~ 1956. On recommendation of the ~'4anager and on motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Jerome and carried~ the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for radio- telephone equipment~ in accordance with Specification No. 654-2; bids to be opened October 15th~ 1956. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Jerome and carried~ the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for the con- struction of sanitary sewers on Nineteenth Street and on Eaglish Street; bids to be opened October 15th~ 1956. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of CounciLman Dal~l~ seconded by Jerome and carried~ the plans ~d. specifications were approved and the Purchasing for the Agent authorized to advertis~construction of public restrooms on the Eighth Street property, to be known later as Artesia Park) b~ds to be opened October 15th, 195~. Communication was read from the Chamber of Commerce relative to the construction of bridges and highway facilities connecting Santa Ana with the county area to the and on motion of Councilman Dabl~ seconded by Heinly 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 followi~ Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-255 requesting the Board of Supervisors to i~prove highway facilities on east-west roads entering the County seat" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly~ J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen William Jerome Absent~ Councilmen None The Manager requested that the 1956-57 Budget be amended by transferring the stun of $425.00 from Fund 23-278-~21 to Fund 23-275-321te pay for janitorial services on public school facilities. It was moved by Councilman Dahl~ seconded by Heinly and carried~ that the transfer of funds be approved. The Manager reported that the Board of Education entered into a new agreement with Ed Hall for the dewlopn~nt of property on Standar~ Avenue north of Edinger and s~ested that the City enter into a new agreement with Mr. Hall to vacate the City property and have the trees removed by June 30th, 1957. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, proper officials were authorized to enter into proposed agreement. !14.5 Request John M. Finamore Request Or-nEe Avenue Christian Church Reso. No. 56-256 Elimination of reverse cur~e on McFadden Street between Orange Ave. and Main Street Reso. No. 56-257 Abandoning yellow and red zon~and establishing red zone on Spurgeon St. Request Santiago School (crossing guard) Reso. No. 56-258 Establish green zone Bantiago School Reso. No. 56-259 Establish red zone Santiago School The Manager reported on the request of John }4. Finamore, 1609 West Santa Clara Avenu. advising of violation of the chicken Ordinance on adjoining premises, and stated there is no menace of any kind and the premises have the approval of the County Health Department. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the oral report was accepted. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of the Orange Avenue Christian Church for an extensi, of one year on the Preliminary Map presented by Mrs. Josie Beatty, in regard to Variance No. 68h, for construction of a Church at 80~ East Chestnut Street, was granted. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and c~rried, the following Resolution entitleS: "Resolution No. 56-R56 authorizing elimination of the reverse curve on McFadden Etreet between Orange Avenue and Main Street as established by the primary street map adopted November 7, 1955 by Resolution No. 55-~64" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Counci]m~en 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 Heinly and carried, the followi~ Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-~57 concerning parkin~ limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abandoning a yellow and a red zone and establishing a red zone on the west side of Spurgeon Street between Second and Third Streets, ~s considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel~ William Jerome, }4ilford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Manager reported that the Principal of Santiago School has requested an investi- gation for a crossing guard at Flower street and Memory Lane and stated that a traffic count had been taken and recommended denial of the request at this time. Members of the P.T.A. of Santiago School requested a crossing guard on Flower Street and Memory Lane and also some changes in the pavement markings in front of the School. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, that the Manager and Traffic Engineer be instructed to conduct a traffic count at 8:00 A.M. and report back at the next meeting. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-258 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a green zone on the west side of Baker Street, between Santa Clara Avenue and Twenty-second Street, at the Santiago School, 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 The Council '~, ~' ~,,n_nj unan~uous!y wa~ -e~ tlle reaalng of the Resolution, on lao%:_cn of C~unc!.lr~an D~i.~ seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-259 concerning parking li~itations and curb markings in accordance therewith" 115', 0 Reso. No. 56-260 Establish crosswalk Santiago School Requests for additional traffic control at Smedley and Diamond Schools (Crossing guard) Reso. No. 56-261 Establish crosswalk Smedley and Diamond Schools Reso. No. 56-262 Establish cross-walk Monta Vista School Reso. No. 56-263 Establish green zone Monta Vista School establishing a red zone on the east and west sides of Baker Street between Santa Clara Avenue and Twenty-second Street~ at the Santiago School~ was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. ]~h], 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 following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-260 concerning pedestrian crosswalks under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a pedestrian crosswalk across Baker Street, 583' south of the center- line of Santa Clara Avenue, at Santiago School, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, CounciLmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Council_men Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None The ~nager reported that requests have been received from the P.T.A. of the Smedley and D~[amond Schools for additional traffic control on Edinger Street and recommended that a special pedestrian crossing be established across Edinger Street, 215' west of Douglas Street and a crossing guard be assio~ned at the It was moved by Councilma~u Ds~hl, seconded by Heinly and carried, that a crossing guard be assigned to the location. ~e Council having unanimously waived the readirk% of the Resolution, on motion of CounciLman Dab_l, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-261 concerning pedestrian crosswalks under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a pedestrian cross-walk across Edinger Street, 215' west of the center- line of Douglas Street, for the Smedley and Diamond Schools, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden ~,~rkel, W~lliam Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. ~andler Noes, Councilmen Nons Absent, CounciLmen None The Council havin~ unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Ds]~l and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-262 concerning pedestrian crosswalks under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a pedestrian crosswalk across Monta Vista Street, 133' west of the centerline of Townsend Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dab_l, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, CounciLmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of CounciLman Reinly, seconded by Dshl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-263 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordancetherewith" establishing a green zone on the south side of Monta Vista Avenue, between Townsend and Center Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dab], Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None Relocate cross-walk St. Joseph ' s School Eliminate midblock crosswalk at Hoover School ~% ~ Reso. No. 56-264 Establish green zone Hoover School Request Standard Pressed Steel Co. (over- size driveways) Request M and S Mtce.& Const. Over-size driveways Reso. No. 56-265 Elimination of mid-block crosswalks at Jefferson School et al Re-assignment of crossing guard at Jefferson School Resignation Mayor Courtney R. Chandler Reso. No. 56-266 Expressing the regret of the City Council at resignation of Mayor Courtney R. Chandler On recommendation of the Traffic Engineer and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the relocation of the cross-w~lk on Lacy Street between Stafford and Fruit Streets, for St. Joseph's School, was approved. On recon~endation of the Traffic Engineer and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the elimination of t~he mid-block crosswalk on Santa Clara Avenue between French Street and Valencia Avenue, at the Hoover School, was approved The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dab_l, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-264 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordauce therewith" establishing a green zone on the south side of Santa Clara Avenuc, Le o~,cen Spurgeon $~.__~*~-'..-'~ ~?. "~ailer~.~a-' Avenue, at the Hoover School, was considered and passsed by the ~ollo~,zno vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden ~L%rkel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dab_l, Courtney R. Chandler None None On recommendation of the curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of Standard Pressed Steel Company for tw Engineer 35 foot driveways on Harbor Boulevard, was granted~ subject to conditions of Traffic Councilnmm J. Ogden Markel left the Council meeting at 10:O0 P.M. " Maintenance and On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the M and S/Con- struction was granted two 32 foot driveways on First Street and one 35 foot drive- way on Daisy Street for the service station to be constructed for Vincent Ballester, subject to the conditions as outlined in the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of CounciLman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-265 concerning pedestrian crosswalks under Ordinance No. 1030" for the elimination of mid-block crosswalks at Jefferson School, St. Joseph's School and Hoover School, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, William Jerome, Milford W.Dshl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen J. Ogden ~rkel It was moved by Councilman D~d~l~ seconded by Heinly ~ud carried, that the crossing guard assigned to the mid-block crossing on 17th Street be re-assigned to the Ross Street intersection for. the Jefferson School. Communication was read from ~ayor Courtney R. Chandler tendering his resignation as Mayor and as a member of the City Council to be effective November 1st, 1956, and on motion of Counciln~an Heinly, seconded by Dahl a~d 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 following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-266 expressing the regret of the City Council at the resignation of Mayor Courtney R. Chandler and conm~ending him for a job well done" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, Wil~m Jerome, RU_lford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen J. Ogden Markel Not Voting, Councilmen Courtney R. Chandler Election of Mayor Mayor Chandler requested the Clerk of the Council to preside and then left the Chair. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, that Milford W. Dahl be nominated as Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Chandler, seconded by Heinly and carried, that Election of Vice-Mayor the nominations be declared closed and Councilman Dahl was unanimously elected Mayor. It ~as moved by Councilman Chandler, seconded by Heinly and carried, that William Jerome be nominated as Vice-Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Chandler, seconded by Heinly and carried, that the nominations be declared closed and Councilman Jerome was unanimously elected Vice- Mayo r. On motion of Couneilm~ C"n~udler~ seconded by Jerome and carricd~ the City Council ~djourned. APPROVED: Clerk of the Council