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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-01-21165 Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall Jan11~-y 2l, 1957. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. ~eeting called to order by the M~yor. Present: Councilmen D~le H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. D~ Absent: Councilmen None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of January 7th, 1957, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Counei~man Eeinly, seconded by Jerome and carried. Hearing "Delhi and Newport Anr~x" ~ ~ ?~ This being the date set for the continued hearing of protests on annexation to the City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Delhi and Newport Annex", the Clerk read protests from the Irvine Company and Santa Fe ~nd Improvement Company. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the protests were received and filed. It was moved by Counc~]m~ Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, that it is determined that more than 50~ of the ownership of the territory Awards of Junior Chamber of Co~mnerce has protested and no further proceedings sh~11 be taken. William D. Winterbourne, President, Junior Chamber of Commerce, presented plaques to ~ayor Dabl and to the Council, c~m~ending the Council for the efficient manner in which they reach decisions and extended the Chamber's gratitude and appreciation for the benefits which have ~ccrued from a most cordial relationship, and personA.~ ly complimented Mayor Dahl upon the excellent Job he is doing as Mayor. Variance Roy D. Moulton Variance Newport Homes Surety Development Company Variance Herbert L. Johnson Variance Harry M. Kelso Escrow instructions Preliminary Map Wright Ltd. Revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 1960 John L. Nobles Reso. No. 57-90 Accept Grant Deed Inez Lopez et ux On motion of Counc~lm~n Hein]y, seconded by Taylor and carried, the recommendation of the PI ,n=ing Commission was approved and the variance of Roy D. and Alice P. Moulton granted to permit conversion of existing one-story block-wall house on property at 1510 Grand Avenue, into a store building to be used for a retail business of hardware and paint, with a 6' x 3' neon sign, subject to two conditions. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of New-port H~mes Surety Development Company granted to permit the erection of temporary directional signs instead of the 20' x 15' sign, as follows: one double-face 10' x 20' sigmA/as requested, seven double-face 3' x 4'i signs and five double-face 3' x 4' signs, at stated locations, and to establish a sales office, in a model hnme, on lmroperty on the west side of Fairview Road, approx~ imately 600' northerly of the intersection of Harvard Street and Fairview Road, and : on property on the east side of Fairview Road Just opposite the above described property, subject to conditions. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Reinly and carried, the recommendation of the Pl,nning Cnmmission was approved and the variance of Nerbert L. Johnson granted to permit the use of the rear 48.50' portion of property at 2207 Victoria Drive, for off-street parking in connection with adjoining P-District property on Broadway. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of Harry M. K~lso of the Planning Commission was approved and the request/granted for an extension of time Of one year from September 16, 1956, on variance granted September 16, 1955,1 permitting the erection of temporary directional signs and temporary real estate office in Tract No. 2248, at Bristol Street and Fairview Avenue, subject to conditic~a that two bonds be furnished, in amount of $100.00 each, to guarantee removal of the signs at the expiration of one year. It was moved by Counc~m-= Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Inez and Frances Lopez, for property on the southwest corner of West Eighth Street and Artesia Park, in the sum of $6,000.00. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, Preliminary Me4~ of Wright Ltd., on property located on the west side of Spurgeon Street, at the Freeway~ and consisting of three lots, was approved subject to the conditions of the Depart- ment of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Fminly, seconded by Jerome and carried, Revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 1960, of John L. Nobles, on property located on the easterly side of King Street, from Ninth to Tenth Streets, and consisting of appro×~m~tely 6.64 acres, divided into twenty~ight lots, was approved with the exception of the sewers which must be located in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitledi: "Resolution No. 57-10 accepting Grant Deed" from Inez and Frances Lopez, for property on the southwest corner of West Eighth Street and Artesia Park, in the sum of $6,000.00, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Council ~n Dale R. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. None None Reso. No. 57-11 Accept Grant Deed Henry Moss et al Reso. No. 57-12 Accept Grant Deed Coast Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. of Los Angeles Reso. No. 57-13 Establish white zone (State Theater) Reso. No. 57-14 Eliminating four-way stop on Washington at ?ar~on Streets Proposed annexation "Santiago Creek Reso. No. 57-15 "Sant~ a~o Creek Annex" e~ 94 Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Neinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitledll "Resolution No. 57-11 accepting Grant Deed" from Henry Moss, Samuel J. Yoking and Joseph Rosenberg, for an easement for water main purposes off the south end of Diamond Street in Santa Aha Gardens into the Griset Annex and then westerly to Old Fairview Road, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale R. Eeinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, M~ilford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitledi "Resolution No. 57-12 accepting Grant Deed" from Coast Federal Savings and Loan Association of Los Angeles, for an easement for the southerly 5' of Lots 49 and 50, Tract No. 581, on Delhi Road west of Lowell Street, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote Ayes, Counc~l,~n D~le N. Reinly, J. Ogden ~arkel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of CouncJ]m-n Neinly, seconded by ~arkel and carried, the following Resolution entitledi "Resolution No. 57-1~ concerning parking ltmftations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a white zone on the south side of Fourth Street, between Birch and Broadway, at the State Theater, was considered and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, Counci!m~n Absent, Councilmen Dele N. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. ~ None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counci~m~ ~arkel, seconded by Eeinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled'i "Resolution No. 57-14 eliminating through streets in the City of Santa Ana" el~m~natiug the four-way stop on Washington Avenue at Patton Street, was consideredi and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilgbm~n A. Taylor, Milford W. Dmhl None None On motion of Counci!meu Heinly, seconded by Markel and c~rried, the ccm~nunications fre~ the Planning Cce~ission recommmending approval of Council initiated annexation of a parcel of land consist~ of approx!m~tely 12.61 acre~,known as the "Santiago Creek Annex", io~ated at the easterly extension of Santiago Park~ and east of Santiago Street, and from the Boundary Comm~ssian advising that the boundaries are reasonably definite and certain, were received and filed. The Council having ~n~fmously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilm~n Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled~ "Resolution No. 57-15 initiating proceedings for the annexation of territory to the City of Santa Ana, designated 'Santiago Creek Annex!', and giving notice of time and place of hearing of protests thereto" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. D~b~ None None 168 Reso. No. 57-16 Ordering proposition to be submitted to the electors at Election April 9, 1957 Reso. No. 57-17 Accept Grsnt Deed Santa Ana School District Izs~k Walton League of America, Inc. Proposed Ordinance regulating public dances in the City The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: R solution No. 57-16 orderi~ that a proposition be submitted to the electors of the City at a General Municipal Election to be held on April 9, 1957, to amend Section 402 of the Charter of the City of Santa Aha to increase the salary of Councilmen from $75.00 to $125.00 per month" was considered and passed by the follo~rlng vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counci]mau Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-17 acceptfn6 Grant Deed" from Santa Aha School District for an easement for street purposes on the west side of Raitt Street, north of Delhi Road, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. ~ Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councflm~ Heinly, seconded by Jercm~ and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute lease dated January 21, 1957, with the Santa Aha C~apter,. Izaak Walton League of America, Inc., for the leasing of certain property located south and west of the westerly end of Santa Clara Avenue, north of 22nd Street, at a rental of $5.00 per year and for a term of twenty-five years. It was moved by Councilman Heinly and seconded by Jerome, that the 0rdin~ce regm- lating public dances in the City be passed to second reading with certain exceptions~ i.e.: Section 6375 which reads "No public d-ncc b-11 or public dance permit shall be granted and no person shall ,.]low dancing in any building where intoxicating liquors ~re sold" to be stricken; Section 6372 be amended un~er p~ragraph "a" to read years"; Section 6372 paragraph "d" sbe!l read from "2:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.~{."; Section 6374 shall read, "shall not be longer than 21 days from the date of such filing"; Section 6375 shall be modified to read "supplied by at least two musicians", and that Section 6375 be further amended "different room from the bar" to be eliminated. Motion lost. It was moved by Councilman Jerc~e, seconded by Heinly and carried, that each person be limited to five minutes speaking time. Reverend Wesley Roloff, representing the Council of Churches, said the proposed Ordinance has mauy loopholes and weaknesses and would increase juvenile delinquency. Reverem~d Bob Shuler, Pastor of The First Methodist Church handed copies of an "opposition" stand to the proposed Ordinance to the audience. Reverend Shuler read the five and one-half page docament and then stated the Ord~nan.ce would allow the bar-~ce combination which would mean a very undesirable honky-tonk type and the proposed Ordinance is very inadequate. R.C.Hoiles stated he did not tD~nw the Ordinance liberal enough and should go farther. Mrs. Florence Slabaugh said that Santa Aha is a fast growing metropolis and people should be entitled to dine and dance and the proposed Ordinance could be amended to take care of any problems which might arise. Hiram Weiner remarked he did not have any objection to dancing but did object to the honky-tonk type of establishment, and intoxicating liquors should be separate from the dancing area. Milton Foster, representing the Musician's Association said people who enjoy drinking and dancing are now going out of town and it was his opinion that the Council has careib~lly considered the proposed Ordinance. Frank Gelinas, of the 169 Ordinance Amendment Nathan Rubaloff et al (Bristol and Walnut Streets~ ~ Ordinance No. NS~226 Amendment Planning Commission - North side Walnut St. from Maple to Cedar Elk' s Lodge property E. 1st Street Request Ernest H. Winbigler (extension of time) Request Temple Beth Sholom {rental of Bowl) Petitions Assessment District Rousselte, Oak, Kilson Hickory, et al Chamber of Cow~erce, stated that members of the Chamber felt the proposed Ordinance was a good Ordinance and if it is abused, amendments may be enacted. It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Jereme and carried, that the portion of the Ordinance be amended to change the wording "~00 square feet of floor space" to be maintained for dancing. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the matter was tabled. It was moved by Councilmmn Helnly, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the matter be brought up for first reading at the next regular meeting of the Council. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance ~m~nding Article IX of the Santa Aaa Municipal Code creating changes in district bounSaries, and amending Sheet No. 37 of the District~ng Map to show the reclassification" of property on the northwest corner of Bristol and W~lnut Streets, fr~n R-2 to the C-2-PK District, and the southwest corner of Bristol and Walnut Streets and the north side of Walnut Street west of Bristol Street to Pacific Avenue from R-2 to the C-1-PK District~ in accordance with amendment application of Nathan Rubaloff, et al, was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-226 amending Article IX of the Santa Aaa Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries, and amending Sheets No. 4 and 7 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of property located on the north side of Walnut Street from Maple Avenue to Cedar Street, from the R-3 District to the P-PK District, reference planning Commission initiated amendment, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None It was moved by Councilman Heialy, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the Council go on record of declaration of notice to dedicate that portion of the property on East First Street, owned by the City, being Prentice Park, that area extended from East First Street to Main Street, Tustin, from the east side of the present curb line of Mabury Street through the Park to the west property line of the Park to be dedicated for street purposes, on notice and when the Elk's Lodge dedicate a strip 6 feet in width x-~-ning from East First Street to Main Street, Tustin, on their east property line for street and sidewalk purposes, and that said property shall be placed on a no lesser use than an R-3 zone whenever the Elk's Lodge mske their application for a zone change. On motion of Counci~m~ Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Ernest H. Winbigler was granted for an extension of one year in order to complete the improvements on property on the southeast corner of E. 17th and Lincoln Streets,q adjacent to the Santa Fe Railway main line and its 17th Street crossing, subject to the existing agreement dated February 6, 1956. On motion of Counci~,~n Markel, seconded by Jer~e and carried, the request of Martin B. Weinberg, Vice-President, Temple Beth Sholom, was granted to sponsor a concert and variety show to be held in the Municipal Bowl, the evening of either N~y 18th or May 25th, at a fixed rental of $550.00. Petitions were presented signed by 32~ owners of property requesting that proceedings be initiated for an assessment district to pave strip between existing pavement and new gutter, lay combination curb and gutter and sidewalk where needed on, Rousselle, Con~nunication Santa Ann Library Board of Trustees (appointments ) Francis Keally, Consulting Architect, to consult with Library Board Maturity date of Library Bonds Request Santa Arm Uptown Lions Club Communication Board of Education (crossing guard) Request Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. Resignation Nat H. Neff on Planning Commission Commlmication Charles Application Metropolitan Coach Lines ~ ~ Advertise for Oak, Kilson, Hickory, Halladay, Ce~, Evergl~en, Standard, St. Andrew, St. Gertru~, Anahurst and Delhi Road, and on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the petitions were referred to the Clerk to contract for the checking of the percentage of the area represented by the petitions. Communication was read from the Santa Aua Library Board of Trustees advising of the appointment of certain members to the Library Building Plans Committee and recommending that the Council make necessary arrangements for Francis Keally, Consulting Architect, to hold a consultation with the Library Board, the Building Plans Committee and Harold Gimeno, Archite~t, on plans for the new Library Building, On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that arrangements be made to have Francis Keally, Consulting Architect, hold a consultation with the Library Board, the Building Plans C~,m~ttee and Harold Gtmeno, Architect, on plans for the new Library Building, and -1] transportation costs to be paid by the City. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Taylor and carried, that the maturity date of the bonds for the construction of the new Library Building be established for a twenty-y~ar period, in eq, m~ installments or as nearly equal as practicable. On motion of Collncl~msn Heinly, seconded by Taylor and carried, the request of Santa Aha Uptown Lions Club was granted to solicit, fr~m house to house, the sa~e of light bulbs, for the purpose of raising money which will be given to the H%mgarian Refugees' Fund, through Lions International; the campaign to be completed before February 28th, 1957. Co~...unication was read from the Board of Education requesting that the Council further reconsider the possibility of placing a crossing ~a~d at the intersection of ~emory Lane and North Flower Street, for the safety of the children attending the Santiago School, and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the request of the Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., was granted to sell paper lapel Easter lilies on the streets, April 12th and 13th, 1957. On motion of Councilman Heialy, seconded by Jerome and carried, the resignation of Nat H. Neff, as a member of the Planning Commission, effective January 31st, 1957, was accepted with regret aud the Clerk instructed to address a letter of appreciation to Mr. Neff for his long, faithful and unfailing service on the Con~nission and for the City of Santa Ann. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the c~mmm!cation from Charles Linger suggesting that a protest be submitted to the State of California to Santa Ana for a proper turnoff and sigr~_/at the Santa Ama Freeway at the Harbor Boulev~.-~l intersection, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Reinly, seconded by Mark~l und carried, the application of the Metropolitan Coach Lines before the Public Utilities Cmmnission for authority to operate a passenger stage service between Santa Ann, Riverside, San Bernardino and the Santa Anita Race Track at Arcadia, was received and filed. On motion of CounciLman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing of lighting systems in the picnic and playground area, and in the baseball field area of the Fairview and Center Street property; bids to be opened February 4th, 1957. 17I ~axicab Applications Application Application to solicit funds Absence Reso. No. 57-18 Establish two green zones - Excelsior Creamery Co. Stop signs on Ha!laday Street at Chestnut Street Extension of t~ne to BoYee & Crail (Bristol St.Pumping Station) Notice of Completion of deck grooving on Memorial Park Swimming Pool c~2- ~:~[ Notices of Completion on Project No. 96 and Project Nc~ 98 (Bristol Sb. and Walnut On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Taylor and carried, the applications of Robert E. Hurst~ Robert K. Erskine~ John I. M~rs~ Robert A. Tl$chmachcr, Gordon L. ~hine, Fred Spoon, Lennis W. Johnson, Gene D. Reynolds, Alford R. Fore, William C. ~hes, Rimer R. Sigler, Charles A. Prather, William A. Rodgers, Hugh A. Mann, Ardath G. Cardinal, Raymond B. Gill, Henry H. Frederick, Lorin L. Orchard, Marvin G. Case, Henato Conley, Edward J. Stevens, Nina L. Robson, Wendell K. BOWmAn, William J. Alexander, Robert N. Barron, Manuel L. Garcia, Dale J. Ferguson, James J. McCrory and Roy J. McCollum, to drive taxicabs, were approved and permits granted. On motion of CouncilmAn Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the notification ofi the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of beverage application of Miguel R. Reyes, 719 East First Street, was received and filed. On motion of Counc~]~n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the application of Mrs. Warold L. Godsh~l 1, Chairman of Santa Ana Area, 1957 March of Dimes Campaign, for permission to solicit funds on January 31st, 1957, fr~ 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.~ was granted. On motion of Counc~lm,n. Jerome, seconded by Taylor and carried, CounciLman Dale H. Heinly was granted permission to leave the State for not more than fifteen days within the next twenty days. On recommendation of the Manager, it was moved by Councilman Jerome and seconded by Markel, that the request of The Excelsior Creamery Company for three 24-minute zones in front of 'the office and plant at 926 East First Street, be denied. Roll Call Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Motion lost. Councilmen J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Dale R. Heinly, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. Dahl None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Taylor and carried, the following Resolution entitle~: "Resolution No. 57-18 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing two green zones reference request of Excelsior Creamery Ccmpany, 926 East First Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, Tilghman A. Taylor, Milford W. Dahl Noes, CounciLmen J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Absent, Count11 men None On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, action was deferred until the next meeting on the Resolution establishing stop signs on Halladay Street at Chestnut Street. " On recommendation of the Department of Public Wor~ and on motion of CounCilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of Bovee & Crail was granted for an extension of t~ae to Feb~m.mr~ 1st, 1957, for the completion of the Bristol Street Pumping Station. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Reinly and carried, that the M~n~ger:l be authorized to file a notice of completion of the deck grooving on the Memorial Park Swfum~ing Pool, accept the work and authorize the payment of the final progress payment, subject to the 10% retention, j On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the work was ~ accepted on Project No. 96, for the widening of the west side of Bristol Street, between Pine and Fourth Street and widening of both sides of Bristol Street from l~Ifth to Washington, and on Project No. 98 for the widening of both sides of Bristol Street from Washington Avenue to 17th Street, and improving approximately 400' of Notice of Completion Garnsey Street north of St. Andrew Place Salary Increases Reso. No. 57-19 Requesting a grant from the County of Orange for deYeloDment of Edinger Street a~ ~a'O~-T~E cITY oF ~T~ ANA Walnut Street and widening approximately 150' of 17th Street, and the Manager was '1 instructed to file Notices of Com~letion . On motion of Counci212a~m l-Ieinly, seconded by Je~ame ~d ca.m-ied, the work was accepted on Project No. C-7 for the construction of curb and gutter, as required, and street paving on Garnsey Street north of St. Andrew Place~ and the Manager was instructed to file a Notice of Completion. On motion of Co~ucilmau Jerome, seconded by Reinly and carried~ the written mendation of the Manager dated January 8, 1957 setting forth salary step increases for one employee effective December l, 1956, for three employees effective January 1, 1957 and one employee effective February l, 1957~ was received~ filed and approved. 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. 57-19 of the Council of the City of Santa Aha, requesting a grant from the County of Orange for the development of Edinger Street" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H0 Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Tilghmau A. Taylor, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Counc~]~an Reinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Council adjourned. CT.RgK OF THE COUNCIL