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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-12-171,48 City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Council Chamber Santa ~na City Hall December 17~ 1956. 7:30 P.M. Present: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Tilghman A. Ta~lor Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of December 3, 1956, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried. Hea~ing "Edinger School ~nnex" Ordinance This being the d~te set for hearin~ protests on annexation to the City of certain unin- habited territory d~signated "Edinger School Annex"~ and there being no protests, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: Hearing Establish setback lines on Cypress Ave. south of Goetz Ave. -Ordinance "Ordinance declaring the annexation of th~ certain territory designated 'Edinger School Annex'" was introduced, considered and placed on file for sec0h~ reading. protests This being the date set for ~eari~_/on establishing setback lines on both sides of Cypress Avenue south of Goetz Avenue~ and no protests having been received, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance esta~lishin~ setback lines on both sides of Cypress Avenue south of Goetz Avenue" 149 C Hearing To change the Boundary Lines of Wards Ordinance Bid acceptance Cast Iron Pipe acceptance valve s id acceptance meters was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing protests to change the boundary lines of Wards as required by Section 101.2 of the Charter, and there being no protests, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Sections 2106.1, 2106.3, 2106.4 and 2106.5 of Chapter I of Article II of the Santa Aha Municipal Code" was introduced, considered and placed The Manager presented a tabulation of on file for second reading. the bids for the furnishing of cement lined cast iron water pipe in accordance with Specification No. 481-8 and recommended the bid of United States Pipe and Foundry Company be accepted, with alternates for rubber seal Joints on both sizes. The following bids were received: United States Pipe and Foundry Company: Item i Total $ 27,240.00 Item 2 " 728.00 Item 3 " 91,96o.oo Item 4 " 2,080.00 Sales Tax included. American Cast Iron Pipe Company: Item 1 Total $ 27,710.00 Item 2 " 730.00 Item 3 " 93,560.00 Item ~ " 2,080.00 Sales Tax included. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company: Item 1 Total $ 27,790.00 Item 2 " no bid Ztem 3 " 93,768.00 Item 4 " no bid Sales Tax included. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the bid of United States Pipe and Foundry Company was accepted in the total ~mount of $122,008.00, and all other bids rejected. A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the furnishing of gate valves in accora~Bce with Specification No. 664-2, as follows: Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company: Item 1 100 each Gate Valves 6" unit price $48.36 Item 2 20 each Gate Valves 12" " " 157.04 Sales Tax included. Extension $ 4,836.00 " 3,140.80 Maleller Company: Item 1 100 each Gate.Valves 6" unit price $ 50.88 Plus sales tax 2.04 Item 2 20 each Gate Valves 12" unit price 157.93 Plus sales tax 6.32 Total including tax $8,577.00. Extension $ 5,088.00 204.OO " 3,158.60 126.40 Mission Pipe and Supply Company: Item 1 100 each Gate Valves 6" Item 2 20 each Gate Valves 12" Sales Tax included. unit price $55.50 Extension $ 5,550.00 " " 172.47 " 3,449.40 Crane Company: Item 1 100 each Gate Valves 6" unit price Item 2 20 each Gate Valves 12" unit price Sales Tax included. 52.91 ea. Extension $ 5,291.00 164.25 ea. " 3,285.00 Pacific Southwest Pipe Company: Item 1 100 each Gate Valves 6" unit price $ 52.40 Extension Item 2 20 each Gate Valves 12" " " 162.66 " Sales Tax included. Terms 2% - 30 days. Delivery two days. $ 5,240.00 3,253.20 The Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co. Inc. Rensselaer Valve Company Division: Item i 100 each GAte ~Valves 6" unit price $ 52.91 Extension $ 5,291.00 Item 2 20 each Gate Valves 12" " " 164.24 " 3,284.80 Sales Tax included.' Terms 2% - 30 days. Delivery: Partial on 6" in one week - balance 30 days 12" in 6 to 8 weeks from dat~ of receipt of order. .On recommendation of the M~n~ger and on motion of Councilman Jerome, Markel and carried, the bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, secgnded by in the total amount of $7,976.80, was accepted and the other bids rejected. A tabulation of bids ~as presented by the Manager 'for the furnishing of water in accordance with Specification No. 665-5, as follows: Bid acceptance Construction of restroom in Santiago Park extension V~an A~lian Variance C. H.Brockman Variance Case -Swayne Co. Inc. c~3 Badger ~eter Mfg. Company: Item i Total $ 28,319.20 .Item 2 " 3,048.24 ~ssionPipe and ~pplyC~pany: Item l Total~ $26,~0.00 Item 2 " 2~9-~ Worthington~Gamon Meter Division: Item i Total $ 26,970.00 Item 2 " 2,916.50 Neptune ~eter Cc~pany: Item 1 Total $ Item 2 " Grand Total $31,367.44 Sales Tax included. Grand Total $29,70~.0.0 Sales Tax included. Grand Total $29~886.50 Sales Tax included 28, 620. OO 3,078.50 Grand Total $31,6~8.50 Sales Tax included Hersey Manufacturing Company: Item i Total $ 28,210.00 Item 2 " 3,030.00 Grand Total $31,2~O.00 Sales Tax included On recommendation of the ~ger and on motion of Co~ucilman Jercme~ seconded by Heinly and carried~ the bid of Nission Pipe and Supply Cc~pany, in the s~m of $29~70~.00 was accepted.and the other bids rejected. A tabulation of bids was presented by the ~ansger for the construction of a public restroom in Santiago~ Park extension~ in accordance with Specification No. 672-6~ $6,7~0.00 10% bond $7,535-00 10% hond as follows: Harry Tancredi Company: Total Vincent D. Joyce: Total P.C.P.Construction Ccmpany: Total $ 8,9~5.00 $~00.00 bond R. L. Steinmetz: Total $8,067.00 lO~ bond On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried~ the bid of Harry Tancredi C~npany, in the sum of $6,790.00, was accepted and the other bids rejected. Commuuication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Vahan Apeliau for permission to use the property located on the west side of Flower Street, 1702 South Flower Street~ for constr~ction of two duplexes. Paul Banks stated the neighborhood should remain as R-1 District. Mr. Frezon~ Expediter and Mr. W.R.Brown~ Agent of the ~pplicant, again requested the owner be permitted to construct two duplexes on the property. On motion of Cotuucilman Narkel~ seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of-the Planning Con~ission was approved and the variance denied. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendatio'~ of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of C.H.Brocl~man granted to permit the use of property at 1~25 South Bristol Street for erection of a 50 square foot neon sign above the roof of existing building% to ~dvertise the prese~ business. Communication was read from the Plauning Co~mission recommending approval of variance of Case-Swayne Company~ Inc.~ to permit construction of an office build- iag~ 35' x 60' on property at 1661 East Palm Street. W.J.Woodward stated Compaz trucks and employees' cars are parked on Palm Street and it is impossible for the homeoMners to park in front of their homes; also the Company operates three shifts during the summer and paper and all t~es of litter ar~ scattered on the lawns an~ driveways. Mrs. Harry Jeffers obJected~to any further expansion of the Company and the granting of the variance would add to the noise and confusion which now exists. Michael C. Gordon said he had no objection to the type of business the Company is operating but did object to their activities, and the expansion of the facilities wo~ld create additional disturbances. P.M.McCrillis, objected to the expansion of the activities and stated the Company did not conform to the con- ditions as imposed on the original variance; also the firm is using the alleys an( 15;[ Variance James A. and Jo Emily Variance Floyd C. Rogers et ux Variance Fred G. Rosenbaum, et al Variance Lloyd C. McGrady Amendment Nathan Rubaloff Communication Plann. Commission General ~ricultural District Amendment Plann. Commission initiated (North side Walnut from~aple to Cedar) ~ ~/ ~treets to carry on its business. Attorney William Wenke, representing the appli- cant, stated the office building would consolidate the various offices into one building and the situation would be improved by creating additional parking spaces. It was moved by Councilman ~arkel that a Resolution be adopted denying the variance Motion lost. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning C~,,~ission was approved and the variance granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That a five-foot block w~3~ be constructed on the west property line. (2) That the parking area be black-topped. (3) That there be absolutely no storage of any equipment, cauned goods, pilasters, or auy type of personal property, other than automobiles, stored on the property. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission w~s approved and the variance application of ~James A. and Jo Emily Freeman, denied to permit the use of property located on the east side of Bristol Street, approximately 185 feet.north of the northeast corner of the intersection of 17th and B~istol Streets, to construct a new office building, due to the fact that the property encroaches upon property already covered by a variance which permits parking. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Floyd C. and Dorothy A. Rogers granted to permit construction of a twelve-uuit apartment building, to be sold as "Own Your Own Apartments", on property at 611 South Orange Avenue. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Plannio~ Commission was approved and the variance of Fred G. Rosenbaam, et granted to permit construction of a three-unit garage, 24' x 30', with aparl~ent above, on property at 10~2 Cypress Avenue, subject to conditions as im- posed by the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the rec°~mendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Floyd C~ M~Gr~dy to permit the addition of a 20' x 20' buildi~ onto existing garage building on property at 1106 Cypress Avenue, in order to provide garage space, subject to the condition of replacement of broken sidewalk and the further condition that not more than one-hal~ of the building area, new and old, be used for the book binding business. On motion o~ Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting the date of hearing on January 7, 1957, on the amen~m~ut application of Nathan Rubaloff, for the reclassification of property on the northwest and southwest corners of Bristol and Walnut Streets, from R-~ to C-2-PK~ District and from R-2 to C-1-PK District. Communication was read frc~ the P~ing Con~ission recom~ending that the pre- liminary draft of a General Agricult~ral District, proposed for adoption as an District of the Zoning Ordinance, be given further study before submission to the Council for adoption. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by ~zrkel and carried the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice of public he~ring was ordered published setting the date of hearing on January 7, 1957, on Planning Commission initiated amendment, for the reclassification of property located on the north side of Walnut Street from Naple Avenue to Cedar Street~ frc~ R-3 to the P-?K District. Preliminary Map Maximo P. Preciado Request Northwest Santa Ana Homeowners Assoc. Inc. (traffic signals etc. ) Reso. No.56~~20 Establish yellow zone Miguel Baron Petition - Encroachment of Cal-Va Dairy Recommendations of Chamber of Commerce Ordinance No. NS-220 Declaring annexation "S.E.Southern Pacific and Delhi Annex" On motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, Preliminary Map of Maximo P. Preciado , on property located along the east line of Evergreen Street, 1~5' south from the southeast corner of the intersection of Evergreen Street and Delhi Road, with 1~5' frOntage on Evergreen Street, and a depth of l~?.l', was approved. Stanley C. Gould, Jr., President of the Northwest Santa Ana Homeowners Association Inc., requested permission to withdraw the request for stop signs at Alona and Santa Clara and Alona and ~%~enty-First Streets but insisted that a traffic signal should be installed at Santa Clara and Bristol Streets due to the fast and heawy traffic which endangers the lives of the school children using this intersection. Charles Huff, Crossing Guard, stated traffic is very heavy at the location and approximately 400 school children cross the intersection each day. The Mmnager read the report of the Traffic Committee recommending denis2 of requests, and it was moved by Councilman Heinly that the recommendation of the Traffic Committee not be approved and that the necessary funds be made available for the installation of the traffic signals at Santa Clara and Bristol Streets. ~tion lost. On motion of CounciLman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the committee was approved and the request denied for the traffic signal. Roll Call Ayes~ Councilmen J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W.Dahl Noes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly ~ Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Mm.uager read the report of the ~affic Committee recommending that a loading zone be established at 610-12 West Fourth Street, reference request of Miguel Baron The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitle. R solution No. 56~20 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a yellow zone on the south side of West Fourth Street, between Van Nes and Parton Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: ;kyes, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Mm~rkel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen TilghmanA. Taylor A petition was read signed by eighty-one persons residing in Santa Aha Gardens, near Center and Diamond Streets, requesting relief from the encroachment of the Cal-Va Dairy on Center Street. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the petition was referred to the Manager for report. Communication was read from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that the land upon which the present City Library is located at Fifth and Sycamore Streets be set asi~ for parking, to be operated by private enterprise, and that Birch Park be converted into an ~]!-day p~rking lot. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Counc~lm8~ Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Ordinance entitled "Ordinance declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'S.E.Southern Pacific and Delhi Annex'" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor 153 ~Olxlinance No. NS-221 Amendment - Planning Commission initiated (W.lst St. btn Birch and Artesia gts. ) Ordinance No. NS-222 Amendment - Planning Commission initiated (Cypress Ave. and Sycamore St. ) ~/~/ Escrow inst~r~cst~ons Reso. No. 56-321 Accept Grant Deed Jennie M. Warner et al (N.Bristol St.widening) Reso. No. 56-322 Accept Grant Deed D.J.Devine et ux 'Civi6 Center) Proposed annexation "Goetz King Street Annex" g # f~ The Council having unanimously waived th~ reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilm~ Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. NS-221 amending Article IX of the Santa Aha Municipal Code creating ch-~ges in district boundaries, and amending Sheets No. 16, 24, 29, 33 and 37 of the Districting Map to show the re- classification" of property to the rear lot lines on both sides of West First Street from Artesia Street to Birch Street, fre~ the R-2 to the C-1-PK District, from the R-3 to the O f C-2-PK District, and for the modi£ication/ the existing C-1 and C-2 Districts by the addition thereto of PK, reference Plan-lng .~omm~ssion initiated amendment, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~hl None Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on ;aotion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the followin~ Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. NS-222 amending Article IX of the Santa Aha Municipal Code creating chan~es in district boundaries, and amending Sheets No. 4, 30, 31 and 42 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of ~property located on the east side of Sycamore Street and the west side of Cypres Avenue, from Walnut Street to Delhi Road~ modifying the existing C-1 District and C-2 District in said area to be reclassified by the addition of -PK thereto refer- ence Planning Commission initiated amendmentS, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dakl None TilgJaman A. Taylor It was moved by Col~n¢tlm-~ Jero~e, seconded by Heinly and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed for various properties and warrants ordered issued covering the costs as follows: Robert E. and Je-~t- ~{. Warner D.J. and May P. Devine North Bristol Street widening 619 North Van Ness Street SBoo.oo $8,6o0.0o Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 56-321 accepting Grant Deed" from Jennie M. Warner and Robert E. Warner, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of North Bristol Street, in the sam of $300.00, was considered and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~h] None TilghmanA. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 56-322 accepting Grant Deed" from D.J. and May P. Devine, for property at 619 North Van Ness Street, in the of $8,6OO.OO, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Datul None Tilghman A. Taylor Petition signed by Broadway and W~lnut Church of Christ, recommendation of the Planning Commission and report of the Boundary Cozmmission were presented on the proposed ~nnexation of approximately five acres, located on the west side of King Street, between Eleventh Street, if extended, and Judith Lane. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, said documents were received and ~ited. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of 154 Reso. No. 56-323 "Goetz King Stree~ Reso. No. 56-324 Accept Grant Deed The A.T.&.S.F.Ry. Co. No.side 1st St. east Santa Fe tracks) Reso. No. 56-325 Accept Grant Deed. Guss H. Peanell Jr. et ux (Delhi' Ro~) Reso. N9. 56-326 Accept Grant Deed Gustave D. MacMullan et ux (Delhi Road) Reso. No. 56-327 Accept Grant Deed Dept. Veterans Affairs (Delhi Road) Reso. No. 56-328 Accept Grant Deed Dept. Veterans Affairs (Delhi Road) The Council having unanimously waived the readingz/on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and c~rried, time following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-323 giving notice of proposed annexation to the City of Santa And of that certain uninhabited territory described herein and designated 'Goetz King Street Annex~¥ and giving noti6e of time and place for hearing of protests thereto" was considered and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes~ Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale R. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None TilghmanA. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 56-324 accepting Grant Deed" from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, for property on First Stree, east of the tracks, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Nilliam Jerome, Milford W. D~bl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. ~6-~25 accepting Grant Deed" from Guss H. sad Emma B. Pennell, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of Delhi Road, withOut cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following ~ote: Aye s, CounciLmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen The Council having Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None TilghmanA. Taylor unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 56-326 accepting Grant Deed" from Gustave D. and Norma L. MacMullen, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of Delhi Road, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, CounciLmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dele H. Neinly, J. 0gdenMarkel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None Tilgbmnu A. Taylor The Council having nnanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle( "Resolution No. 56?327 accepting Grant Deed" from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of Delhi Road, without cash consideration, w~s considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heialy, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, CounciLmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counci]msu Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle, "Resolution ~o. 56-328 accepting Grant Deed" from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of Delhi Road, without cash consideration, was considered and passed Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen by the following vote: Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~hl None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor 155 Reso. No. 56-329 Accept Grant Deed Wm. R. Oxford, Jr. et ux (Delhi Road) Reso. No.. 56-330 Accept Grant Deed ~ept.Veterans Affairs ~solution from Board of Supervisors (Library bonds) ~eso. No. 56-331 Declaring result of Special Municipal · .lectlon Nov. 6, 1956 Offer to sell property for parking lot Proposed annexation Garden Grove No. 12 Communication Board of Supervisors (caucellation of weed assessment) Beverage . Applicstions The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and ~carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 56-329 accepting Grant Deed" from William Richard and Marion F. Oxford, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of Delhi Road, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Counci~ men Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale E. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived t~e reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counci!m~ Heiuly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 56-330 accepting Grant Deed" from Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, for an easement for street purposes for the widening of Delhi Road, without cash consideration, was con- sidered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor On motion of Councilm~u Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Resolution from the Board of Supervisors, dated November 29, 1956, declaring the result of the canvass of election returns of the Special Municipal Election held November 6, on Santa Ama Library Bonds, was received and filed. The Council having ,m,nimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 56-331 of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, declaring the result of the canvass of election returns of the Special M~nicipal Election held November 6, 1956" on the Santa Ana Library Bonds, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor Ccmm~mication was read from Messrs. Fred E. Smith and Dan A. Jacobsen, offering to sell to the City property located at the southwest corner of Third and Ross Streets for the sum of $14,000.00, for the purpose of a parking lot, and on motion of man Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received, filed and referred to the Manager. The Manager reported that the property has no potential use as a parking lot as it does not provide sufficient space, or is it close enough for day-time parkin~ or employee parking. It was moved by Counci]msu Heiuly, seconded by Markel and carried, that the oral report be accepted, the offer rejected and a letter directed to the owners advising that the City is not in purchasing the property. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication from the Boundary Commission was received and filed, reference the proposed annex- ation of territory to the City of Garden Grove, Annexation No. 12. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from the Board of Supervisors advising of the cancellation of weed assessment in the amount of $12.00, on property described as ~Lot 17, Tract No. 2089, AP 91-512-06, ,Virgil De Croix, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the notification of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control ~f beverage ~appli'cations of Carl W. I156 Taxicab Aprons Advertise for bids Business coupes, Fire Hydrants Requests Board of Education (Santiago School) C~un~catiom United States Conference of Mayors ~ Request The Texas Company (over-size driveways) Leave of absence Reso. No. 56-]B2 Abolish yellow zone 4th St. btn Van Ness and Parton St. Reso. No. Establish yellow zone Spurgeon St. btn 2nd and Srd Sts. (Bus Depot) ¢~\~ Allison, 502 West Fourth Street and H.R.Brinkerhoff Company, 1119 East Chestnut Street, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the applications of Harold C. Meyer, Vernon D. Mitchell, Earl H. Grant, Arthur F. Grimm, and Edward H. Choate, to drive taxicabs, were granted. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of 100 fire hydrants and five business coupes; bids to be opened January 7, 1957. Communication was read from the Board of Education requesting that a crossing guard be stationed, or traffic signals be installed at the intersection of Memory Lane and Flower Street for the safety of the school children attending Santiago School. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received, filed and the Manager directed to answer the communication setting forth the results of the previous investigations and the reasons for the denial of the request. Communication was read from The United States Conference of Mayors expressing appreciation for the City's continuing support and cooperation in the activities of the Conference, and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was received, filed and a warrant ordered issued in the sum of $100.00 covering the 1957 dues. On recoe~nendation of the curb usage co~ittee and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of The Texas Company for over-size driw ways at the service station on the southwest corner of Edinger and Flower Streets, was approved for two 35 foot curb cuts on Flower Street and two 35 foot curb cuts on Edinger Street, subject to the condition that the curb-cuts for driveways must~ not extend into the curb return and must begin 25' 0" back of the future property line. It was moved by Councilmen Heialy, seconded by Jerome and carried, that Councilman Tilghman A. Taylor be granted permission to leave the State from December 17, 1956, to and including January 6th, 1957. The Council having unanimously waived the resdin~ of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~lm=~ Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 56-332 concerning parking limitations and curb markin$$ in accordance therewith" abolishing a yellow zone located on the north side of Fourth Street between Van Nes Avenue and Parton Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen · None Absent~ Councilmen Tilghm~n A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome smd carried, the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 56-333 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a yellow zone on the west side of Spurgeon Street, between Second Street and Third Street, at the Bus Depot~ was considered and passed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None Tilghman A. Taylor Reso. No. 56-334 Abolish red zone Spurgeon St. btn 2nd and 3rd Sts. (Bus Depot) Reso. No. 56-335 Abolish red, yellow and white zones; establish red and white zones - ~outh side Bxtl St. btn Bush and ~. Spurgeon Sts. (Bus Depot) ~-,:¢ t~ Reso. No. 56-336 Establish additional red zone - E.side Main St. btn 2nd and 3rd Sts. Reso. No. 56-337 Abolishing four-way stops; Establishing two-way stops on certain streets Newspapers and Magazine racks on sidewalks Opinion No. 18~ c#%/ Red zone W. side French St. between 4th and 5th Sts. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the followin~ Resolution ent%~Xed "Resolution No. 56-334 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abolishing a red zone on the west side of Spurgeon Street, between Second and Third Streets, ~at the Bus Depot, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~b3 Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the ~eeolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled 'iResolution No. 56-335 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abolishing red, yellow and white zones and establishing red and white zones on the south side of Third Street, between Bush and Spurgeon Streets, at the Bus Depot, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale R. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, -. William Jercme~ Milford W. D~bl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motio~ of~ Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution en~tit~ed "Resolution No. 56-3~6 concerning parking lfmltations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing an additional red zone on the east side of Main Street between Second and Third Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, William Jerc~e, Milford W. D~bl Noes, Councilmen J. Ogden Markel Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 56-3~ declaring through streets in the City of Santa Aha" abolishing four-way stops at Fifteenth and Parton Streets, Eighth and English Street and at Fifteenth and Ross Streets, and establishing two-way stops at Eighth and English Streets, Fifteenth and Parton Streets and at Fifteenth and Ross Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Tilghman A. Taylor The Attorney orally reported on the matter of newspapers and magazine racks on the sidewalks and advised that by Ordinance limitation of display racks or other vending or storage devices may be confined to the outer 2 or 3 feet and the inner i or l½ feet of the sidewalk, and that Ordinance No. NS-204 could be modified to exclude newspapers and magazine racks. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the oral report was accepted, written Opinion No. 188 ordered filed and the matter referred to the Council as a committee of the whole. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the Resolution pro- vid!ag for the elimination of one parking stall on the west side of French Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in order to establish ~ 30 foot red zone, was re- ferred to the Council as a committee of the whole for further study. ~ Position of Assistant Planner c ~ 9 ~ The Manager requested that authority be granted to establish the position of Assistant Planner in the Planning Department, setting the starting salary at $450.00 per month in Schedule No. 33- It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded Reso. No. 56-338 Retirement of C. A. McCullough ~ by b~{arkel and carried~ that the position of Assistant Planner be created. The Council havinq5 unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution~ on motion of Councilman Heinly~ seconded by Jerome and carried~ the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 56-338 expressing appreciation for the long City Service of C. A. McCullough" upon his retirement, was co~sidered and'passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Willism Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Til~hman A. Taylor On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Council adjourned. APPROVED: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL