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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-04-01Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall April 1, 1~57. Y:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Pre sent: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of March 18, 1~57 and March 25, 1~57, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried. Hearing "Shinn Dyer Road kunex" Ordinance This being the date set for hearing protests on annexation to the City of certain uninhabited territory designated "~hinn Dyer Road Annex", and there being no pro- tests, on motion of Councilmau Heinly, seconded by Y~rkel and carried, the follow- lng Ordinance entitled: Ordinance declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'Shinn Dyer Road Annex'" Hearing "Santiago Creek ~aJme×" Ordinance was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing protests on annexation to the City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Santiago Creek Annex", and there being no pro- ' tests, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by J~rome and carried, the follow- ing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'Santiago Creek Annex'" Continued hearing "Vehicle Parking District No. l" Reso. No. 57-69 was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for the continued hearing on the re-spreading of assessmen' for'Vehicle Parking District No. 1", no protests were received. 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. 57-69 confirming the assessment and diagram for 'Vehicle Parking District No. l" and ordering the Clerk of the Council to deliver ~same to the Director of Public Works for recording" was considered and passed by the following vote: 2O7 Bid acceptance Training tower safety net Reso. No. 57-70 "People to People" Program with City of Santa Ana, E1 ~alvado~ Central America Presentation of award to AnnRead Variance M. S .Bernard Variance Lenney Homes, Inc. Variance James Gordon Vatcher, M.D. Ayes, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, CounciLmen None Absen% Councilmen None A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the furnishing of one tower safety net for the Fire Department, in accordance w~th Specification No. 691- as follows: Atlas Safety Equi~nent Company, !nc. Total cost $3,101.99 Delivery 60 days from date of order. Bond in the sum of $311.00. Albro Ffre Equipment Company: Total cost $3,163.~7 Delivery 60 days from date of order. 10~ bond On recommendation of the Mauager and on motion of Councilmen Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the bid of Atlas Safety Equipment Company, Inc., in the sum of $3,101.99 was accepted and the ether bid rejected. Frank Celinas, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, orally requested the Council's full endorsement and the adoption of a Resolution supporting the establishment of Central America. a "People to People" program with the City of Santa ;~a, E1 Salvador_/ The Council having ~imously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-57 of the City of Santa Ann, California, U.S.A. endorsing and supporting the establishment of a 'People to People' Program with the City of Santa Aha, El Salvador" was considered a~ud passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, CounciLmen Absent, Cou~uciLmen Dale H. He inly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, ~U. lfordW. Dahl None None Councilm~n Dale H. Heinly presented a merit certificate and a cash award to Miss Ann Read, 204 East Washington Avenue, who was the outstanding driver of the month in the Santa Aha Safe Driving Campaign. Communication was read from the Planning Commission advising that consideration was given to variance request of M.S.Bernard to permit the establishment of office or offices for such uses as Insurance Adjusting~ Accounting, Insurance Sales, Attorneys, and/or Commercial Artist's Studio, in existing residence at 510 South Broadway, with off-street parking space for five cars, and recommended that the variance be granted~ as requested~ limiting the offices to two, upon condition that the applicaut comply with the provisions of the IMf Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Jerome s_ud seconded by Markel that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and variance granted subject to the condition. On motion of Councilman Heir~ly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the motion was amended to eliminate the requirement limiting the use to two offices. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Lenney Homes, Inc., granted to permit the erection of a temporary sign, not to exceed 10' x 20', of the 12' x 28' sign, as requested, at 1520 East Grace Street, to advertise Cameo Park Estates, the sign to remain for a maximum period of one year and subject to the condition of filing a bond to guarantee the removal of the sign at the of one year. James Gordon Vatcher, M. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval to permi the use of existing duplex building on property at 1518-20 North Grand Avenue, for doctor's office, one or two doctors, with uhlighted sign not to exceed three square feet and space for off-street parking of fifteen cars and subject to conditions of Department of Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel Variance Cordelia J. King Variance Earl G. S~wyer Reso. No. 57-71 Instructions to planuing Commission (re-zoning) Variance Richard V. Murison Reso. No. 57-72 and carried, that Variance No. 860 of G. Howard Robertshaw granted by Resolution No. 57-25, adopted February 18, 1957, be rescinded. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the variance of James Gordon Vatcher, M.D. was granted subject to conditions. Communication was re~d from the Planning Commission recommending denial of varianc~ application of Cordelia J. King to construct two new duplexes on the two vacant lots just south of 1922 Evergreen Street, the proposed buildings to face St.Andrew Place. Kenneth Bush, 1~22 Evergreen Street, stated the property should remain in the R-1 District, and W.M.Tonkinson~ lOO1 E. St. Andrew Place said the lots are small and four units on this property would cause congestion. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance denied. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Earl G. Sawyer to permit the use of lot at 2015 South Sycamore Street, in R-2 District, for parking in conjunction with the retail store at 2014 South Main Street, no building being proposed for the subject property except a three-car garage for company cars. Three persons protested against the variance for the reason that one side of Sycamore Street would be zoned for P-PK while the other side is R-1 District, and were of the opinion that property values on the east side of the street would increase in value and decrease On the west side. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolut entitled: "Resolution No. 57-71 granting Variance of Earl G. Sawyer, Variance Application No. 874, where Planning Commission recommended denial" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden M~rkel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None It was moved by CounciLman Heialy, seconded by Markel and carried, that the Planning Commission be instructed to re-survey the area between Commercial Street, Anahurst Place and both sides of South Sycamore Street for a possible rezoning to P-PK District. Communication was read from the Planning Commission reference variance application of R~chard V. Murison to permit the use of rental office in six-unit apartment building at 1313 East Washington Place for a combination rental office and the owner's professional office as an Architect, and to use the rest of the building for such professions as Medical, Dental, Architect, Commercial Artist, etc. with signs limited to shingles not to exceed 8" x 2~", and recommending the variance be granted to permit the owuer to maintain a combination office for Manager and Architect, in the first unit of the apartment building, as requested, for a period not to exceed one y~ar, until such time as the future development of Grand Avenue and Grace Street can be determined, but recommendin~ denial for use of the rest of the building for professional offices. The Council having unanimously ~aived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-72 granting Variance of Richard V. Murison, Variance Application No. 873, without imposing a condition as recommended by the Planning Commission" ~s dons~dered and p~ssed by the followin~ vote: on 2O9 Variance Andrew F. Jannett et ux Variance James E. Burkhart Amendment Commission initiated Both sides of Bristol from Santa Clara Ave. to Delhi Road ~/ Amendment Commission initiated South side of 2nd Street and north side of Walnut from Artesia to Birch Sts. Communication Plann. C~ission (Chauge .~Memory Lane" to 'Garden Grove Boulevard)' Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Andrew F. and Virginia R. Jannett granted to permit conversion of existing guest house, 26' x 38', with single garage, on rear of lot at 2Oll North Grand Avenue, R-1 District, into a single-family unit, extending the rear of said building 20', to be used for rental purposes, and denying any future construction beyond that point at this time; sub- ject to the conditions of the Department of Public Works. Communication was read from the Planning Commission, without recommendation, refer- ence request of James E. Burkhart for a variance to permit construction of a multi- family, two-story building, 26½' x 65' containing an apartment and four garage stalls on the first floor, and two apartment units on the second floor, on propert) at the southwest corner of Chestnut and Oak Streets, in an R-2 District, which would be in addition to existing two-story, four-unit apartment, with four-car garage, located on front part of subject property. Attorney Robert Corfman, representing approximately twenty property owners in the area objected to the on Oak Street granting of the variance for the reason that it would create a traffic hazar~_/and a congested area in an R-2 District. Ed Cronin, on behalf of the applic~ant, pre- sented a petition signed by approximately 40 persons favoring the variance. On motion of Councilman Hei.nly, seconded by Markel ~ad carried, t~ petition was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carrie. the'variance was denied. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published settir~ the date of hearing on May 6, 1957, on Planning Commission initiated amendment for the reclassification of property located on both sides of Bristol Street, to a depth' of 150 feet, from Santa Clara Avenue to Delhi Road, from R-1 District to R-2 District, except between Fifth and Walnut Streets, where it is proposed to reclassify the property from R-2 District tO C-1-PK District, and modify the existing C-2 District by adding PK thereto. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting the date of hearing on May 6, 1957, on Planning Commission initiated amendment for the reclassification of property located on the south side of Second Street and the north side of Walnut Street, from Artesia Street to Birch Street, from the R-2 and R-3 Districts to P-PK Distric and to modify the existing C-1 and C-2 Districts by adding PK thereto. Communication was read from the Planning Commission concurring in recommendation of the Orange County Street Naming Committee that the arterial highway presently known as "Memory Lane" be changed to "Garden Grove Boulevard" in order to have the same name for this arterial route throughout its exten in County and City territory. It was moved by Councilman ~iarkel and seconded by Jerome that a Resolution be adopted changing the name of "Memory Lane" to "Garden Crove Beulevard". Clara E. Vose objected to the change of name and a group of approxLmately ten persons stood in protest. Roll Call ~iot ion lost. ;Q'e s, Councilmen ~oe s, Counc ilme n Absent, Co~ucilmen None Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None Communication Planning Commission (extend Civic Center area) ~ Communication Planning Commission Abandon Poinsettia St. Reso. No. 57-73 (G.J.Nardulli) Conm~unication Planning Commission Abandon alley just north of 8antaAna Freeway off Valencia St. (Harry Tancredi) City of S~uta ;-ua vs. Prentice et al Case No. 64886 ~ondemnation Reso. No. 57-74 Accept Grant Deed J. E. Prentice Reso. No. 57-75 Accept Quit Claim Deed Elks Building Assoc. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that the Civic Center area be extended to include Van Ness Avenue between Sixth and Eighth Streets o~d the easterly one-half of the block bounded by V~m Ness Avenue, Sixth, Parton, and Eighth Streets, and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and car- tied, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Coancilman Jerome· seconded by Markel a~ld carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting the date of hearing on ~.My 6th·!957. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that Poinsettia Street, from 50 feet south of the center line of !7th Street south to the north property line of the Santa Aha Freeway, be abandoned, subject to the condition of the Department of Public Works, and on motion of Cou~cilman t~inly, seconded by ~.~rkel and carried~ the communication was received and filed. 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. 57-73 approving map, declaring intention to vacate a portion of Poinsettia Street between Seventeenth Street a~d the Santa Ana Freeway and fixing time and place for hearing thereon" was considered and passed by the following vote: A~ves, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden ~rkel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen Hone Absent, Councilmen None Communication was read from the Planni~kc Commission recommending that the alley located ~ust north of the Santa Aha Freeway off Valencia Street, reference request of Harry Tancredi, be abandoned, subject to the conditions of the Department of Public Works, and on motion of Councilman Jerome· seconded by Heinly and carried, action was postponed until the next meeting and the Clerk instructed to notify the applicant to be present. Attorney Otto A. Jacobs offered to accept the sum of $2500.00 in settlement for the property conveyed to the City by J. E. Prentice et al described as the northerly 17' of Lot "A" except the easterly 379' thereof in Stafford and Tustin Tract, located on the northwest corner of First and Lyon Streets. It was moved by Counci[ man Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the City accept the compromise of $2500.00 in the condemnation suit of the City of Santa Aha vs Prentice et al, Case No. 64886. 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. 57-74 accepting Grant Deed" from J. E. Prentice conveying to the City, property described as the northerly 17' of Lot "A" except the easterly 379' thereof in Stafford and Tustin Tract, located at the northwest corner of First and Lyon Streets,for the sum of $2500.00· was con- sidered and passed by the following vote: Ayes· Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. ~ None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 57-75 accepting ¢~it Claim Deed" from Elks Building Association of Santa Ana, Inc., conveyin~ to the City,property described as the northerly 17' of Lot "A" except the e~sterly 379' thereof in Stafford and Tustin Tract, located at the northwest corner of First and Lyon Nee s· Councilmen Absent· Councilmen 211 Communication Chamber of Commerce Reso. No. 57-76 Limousine service from Santa Aha to International Airpo~/f ~ $- ~ ~_. Re que s t R.W. Schnelle (over-size driveway) Request Temple Beth Sholom Use of Municipal Bowl Escrow instructip~s Reso. No. 57-77 Accept Grant Deed Ernest C.Wilson et ux Reso. No. 57-78 Accept Grant Deed First Baptist Church of Santa Ann Reso. No. 57-79 Accept Grant Deed The Presbytery of Los Angeles Streets, Noes, Absent, was considered and passed bythe following vote: CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Councilmen None Councilmen None Frank Celinas, Secretary-~anager of the Santa Aha Chamber of Commerce, presented a letter advising that the Board of Directors favor the establishment of a direct limousine service between Santa Aha and International Airport, and on motion of Councilman ~ ~rkal, seconded by Jerome and carried, the commu~uication was received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Reso- lution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-76 approving the institution of common carrier service bet~en the City of Santa Ana and the Los Angeles International Airport" 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 None The Manager read the report of the curb usage committee recommending denial of re- quest of R.W.Schnelle, ll5 Orange Avenue,for a 35' driveway in order to provide parking space for four cars at the Beauty Shop, and on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the matter was held over until the next meeting. Communication was read ~rom Temple Beth Sholom requesting use of the Municipal Bowl April 28, beginning at 3:30 P.M., for the purpose of promoting an afternoon basket- ball game conducted by the Boston Celtics Team; also the use of the Bowl all day, April 27th, in order to lay a prefabricated floor in preparation for the Sunday game. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by I~mrkel and carried, that per- mission be granted to use the Municipal Bowl at a rental of $150.00. It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, that escrow in- structions be approved and signed with Fred A. and Ethel P. Woslum for property located west of Bristol Street on Walnut Street, without cash consideration. 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. 57-77 accepting Grant Deed" from Ernest C. and ELma L. Wilson, for property east of Prentice Park, in the sum of $32,500.00, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~hl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having ~manimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried~ the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-78 acceptin~ Grant Deed" from First Baptist Church of Santa Ann, for an easement for street purposes on the south side of 17th Street just west of Flower Street~ without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel~ William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Councilmen None Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-79 accepting Grant Deed" Absent, 21 2 Reso. No. 57-80 Weeds - Post notices; Fixing time for hearing Reso. No. 57-81 Grant of easement for maintenance of electric line and structures Sou. Calif. Edison Co. Ordinance No. N~-237 Establishing angle parking on certain streets Ordinance No. NS-238 Amending certain sections of the Uniform Building Code, 1955 Edition Ordinance No. NS-239 Amendment Orange County Development Company ~t~ from The Presbytery of Los Angeles for street easement at 940 Wilshire Avenue, with. out cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on mOtion of CounciLman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 57-80 of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana determining and declaring that weeds which bear seeds of a wingy or downy nature and attain such a large growth as to become a fire menace when dry, and which are noxious and dangerous~ are growing upon certain streets, sidewalks, and private property in said City of Santa Ana, and are a public nuisance: directing the Director of Public Works to post notices to destroy said weeds as required by law: Fixing the time for hearing objections and protests, and directing the abatement thereof in accordance with Chapter 13, Part 2, Division 3, Title 4 of the Government Code of the State of California" 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 None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ ~' e~ R oolution No. 57-81 authorizing the grant of an easement for the maintenance of electric line and structures" north of santiago Creek, to the Southern California Edison Company, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale N. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~hl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of CouuciLman Jerome, seconded by :tarkcl and carried, the following Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. NS-237 establishing angle parking on certain streets" 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 None The Council having unan~nnously waived the reading of the Ordinance, ou ~notion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. NS-238 amending certain sections of the Uniform Building Code, 1955 Edition" was considered and'passed by the following vote: Ayes, Com~cihen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, CounciLmen None The Council having unanimously waived the readin~ of the 0rdinance~ on motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. NS-239 amending Article IX of the ~Santa Aha Municipal Code Creating changes in district boundaries, and amending Sheet No. 53 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of property for a distance of 200' on Wilshire Avenue and 270' on Bristol Street to C-1 District, the balance of the property to be R-1 District, reference amendment of Orange County Development Company, 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 None None 213 i- Ordinance Regulating Water Service Contract N 123-s-4~643 Dept. of the Na~-y (U.S.Marine Corps Air Faciiities ) Communication Title Insurance and Trust Company ~o Renewal of option Santa Ana City Employees Assoc. Advertise for bids Widening and resurfacing Delhi Road between Park Drive and Flower Street Bond released Tract No. 1331 Roy-E1 Incorporated Bond released Record of Survey No. 202 - B.L.Metcalf Salary increases Reso. No. 57-82 Requesting Legislature to submit a constitutional amendment to the Electors protecting areas of water origin ~ ~/~. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that action on the Ordinance amending Sections 7403, 7~04 snd 7405 regulating water service be continued until the next meeting to permit further study by the Council as a whole. Con~unication was read from the Eleventh Naval District requestin4; cancellation of original Contract N 123-s-44643, effective December l, 1956, with the Department of the Navy, covering sewage service at the United States Marine Corps Air Facilities, and on motion of CounciLman Heialy, seconded by Markel and carried, Contract N 123 s-~4643 was ordered cancelled.and proper official authorized to execute Change Order. Communication was read fram Title Insurance and Trust Company requesting the name of "Church Street" be Changed to "Eighth Street", and on motion of Councilman Narke~, seconded by Jerome and Carried, the Conmrunication was received and filed.' On motion II of Councilman Jerome, seconded by' Heinly and carried, the matter was referred to the PI ~.n,,ing Commission for recommendation. Communication was read from Santa Ana City Employees Association requesting renewal of option as provided in agreement dated March l~, 1~56 and extending the contract from April l, 1957 to March 31, 1958, for the refreshment concession at the Municip~ Bowl, and on motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received, filed and option for renewal granted. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the widening and resurfacing and construc~ tion of curb, gutter and inlets on Delhi Road between Park Drive and Flower Street; bids to be opened May 6, 1957. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bond of Roy-E1 Incorporated, filed for the improvements on property adjoining the west side of Grand Avenue and covering a portion of land between Fruit Street and the Santa Ana Freeway, extending westerly 260'~ in the sum of $7,000.00, was ordered released and improvements accepted as completed, in Tract No.1331. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, bond submitted by B.L.Metcalf, filed for the improvements within the boundaries of Record of Survey No. 202, on property located at the southeast corner of Delhi Road and Bristol Street was approved, agreement ordered szoned, bond in the sum of $5,760.00 ordered released and improvements accepted as completed. On motion of Councilms.u Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the written recom- mendation of the City Manager, dated March 13, 1957, setting forth salary step increases for one employee effective March l, 1~57 and for fo,~r employees effective April 1, 1957, was received, filed and approved. The Council havi~g unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. '57-82 requesting Legislature to submit a conotztut~_onal amendment to the Electors of the State protecti~ areas of water origin and deficiency" 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 None On motion of Councilman Ho~nly, seconded by tlarkel and carried, communication from the Orange County Water District requesting adoption of said Resolution was received and filed and copies of the Resolution to be forwarded to the Legislature and the Orange County Water District. Request Orange Co~uty Associated Chambers of Commerce Communication Orange County Farm Bureau Application Mercury International Sales and Service Co. City of Orange Proposed annexation Proposed annexation "Monta Vista Raitt Annex" Reso. No. 57-83 "Monta Vista Raitt Annex" ~ Request Southern Pacific Co. Advertise for bids Lighting System for picnic and playground areas of Artesia Park~ Communication was read from Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce suggestin~ that members of the City Council become individual members of the Associated Chambe~ and authorize, by minute order, the expenditure of $3.00 per member, a year. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by ~rkel and carried, that each member of the City Council become a member of the Associated Chambers at the stated membershi~ fee. Communication was read from the Orange County Farm Bureau advising that farmers~ w~ represent only 3~ of Orange County's population pay about 12~ of the property taxes and requesting all tax levying bodies in Orange County to reduce their tax rate, an~ on motion of Councilman Heinly~ seconded by M~rkel and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly~ seconded by Markel and carried, the application of Mercury International Sales and Service Company, dba Mercury International Transit C~mpany, before the Public Utilities Commission, for permission to operate limousine service as a highway common carrier of airline passengers and baggage between Santa Aha, Los Angeles, International Airport, Inglewood, and between Santa ~na and Lockheed Air Terminal, Burbank, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried~ the communication from the City of Orange advising of proposed annexation No. 8~, of property located northeast of the City of Orange limits, and consisting of approximately 740 acres, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the communications from the Planning Commission recommending approval of proposal to annex property located on the west side of Raitt Street, extending west to the City Limits Line, and from Monta Vista Avenue on the north to Fairview Avenue on the south, and con- sisting of approximately twenty acres, known as "Monta Vista Raitt Annex", and from the Boundary Commission advising that the boundaries are reasonably definite and certain, were received and filed. The Coancil having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilma~ H~inly~ seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution erftitle~ "Resolution No. 57-83 giving notice of proposed annexation to the City of Santa Aha of that certain uninhabited territory described terein and designated 'Monta Vista Raitt Annex', and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto" 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 None Communication was read from the Southern Pacific Company requesting the right to m~intai~ replace and operate for fifty years railroad crossing tracks in the City heretofore constructed, maintained and operated under Ordinance No. 439 in favor of J. M. Griffith Company~ whose rights have been assigned to the applicant, and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the matter was referred to the Attorney for preparation of the necessary legal papers to fulfill the d~sires of the Council. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent w~s authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing and constructing of a lighting system for the picnic and playground areas of City property known as Artesia Park, in accordauce with Specification 6~o{-6 and Drawing No. 72-A3; bids to be opened May g, 1~o57. 215' Plans and Specifications; Advertise for bids, Erection of a Bandshell Communication A. G. Schenck ~Yg. Communication Mrs. Ross Communication California Sewage and Industrial Wastes Assoc. Con~nunication State Board of Equalization Taxicab Driver's Applications. Beverage Applications Reso.No. 57-~ Stop intersection Birch and Walnut Sts. Reso. No. 57-85 Establish red zones on Walnut and Birch Streets On motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried~ the plans and specifications for the erection of a Bandshell, in Memorial Park, were approved. On motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the erection of the Bandshell; bids to be opened May 6~ 1957. Communication was read from A. G. Schenck~ Anaheim~ offering to increase the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the City Planning and Cdty Building Department as a qualified technician assist~nt~ and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication was received, filed and referred to the Manager. Communication was read from Mrs. Ross favoring the off-street parking law~ and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received and filed. Communication was read from the California Sewage and Industrial ~4astes Association urging the Council to be represented at the ~th s~unua~ conference to be held at San Diego, May 1st to 4th, 1957~ and on motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried~ the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by ~4arkel and carried, the communication from the State Board of Equalization giving the statistics on the total local sales and use tax distributions since the City's entry into the program~ was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the applications of Wayne J. Bullard, Vance E. White, Kenneth R. Peters~ Norman T. Blansett, Joseph L. Bower, Jr., ttoy H. Donaldson, Jefferson Leo Robbins, Jr.~ James Harvey Creger, Robert B. Haxton, Donald E. McElwain and Archie W. Campbell, to drive taxicabs, approved and permits granted. Roll Call Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden ~4arkel, Milford W.Dahl Noes~ Councilmen William Jerome Absent, Cotu~cilmen None On motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the notifications of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of beverage applications of Anthony J. Ciarlone, 801-03 E. First Street, La Grande Beverage Company, 825 South McClay Street and Cecelia ti. and James R. McGarvey and Earl L. SJi. ple, ~21 East McFadden Street, were received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~]m~n Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 57-8~ declaring stop intersection" on Birch Street at ..Jalnut Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes~ Councilmen J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unan~nously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 57-85 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing red zones on the north and south sides of Walnut Street between Birch and Broadway and on the north and south sides of Walnut Street between Birch and Ross Streets; and on the east and west sides of Birch Street between Walnut and Firs Streets, and on the east and west sides of Birch Street between Walnut and Pine Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Reso. No. 57-86 Establish red zone Broadway Place between Anahurst Place and Main Street ~ Reso. No. 57-87 Establish red zones at various locations on Edinger, Baker and Bristol 1 Reft. No. 57-88 "Yield Right-of-Way" at Pacific and Willits Streets ~ ~ o Reso. No. 57-89 Establish red zones on Willits Street Reso. No. 57-90 Establish red zone ' onMain Street between Commercial and Pomona Streets Request Santa Ana City Schools (traff$c. ~ignals) Communication Arthur A. Beard Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford 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 entitle~ "Resolution No. 57-86 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a red zone on the east side of Broadway Place, between Anahurst Place and Mmin Street, was' considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~bl 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 entitle, "Resolution No. 57-87 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing red zones at various locations on Edinger Street, Baker Street and Bristol 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 None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitle "Resolution No. 57-88 declaring 'Yield Right-of-Way' Intersection" ~n Oacific Street for ~illits Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Noes, Absent, CounciLmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, ~ilford W. Dahl Couneilmen None Councilmen None 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. 57-89 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing red zones at various locations on Willits Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heialy, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dab~l Noes, Counc~ Linen 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 entitle "Resolution No. 57-~0 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a red zone on the west side of Main Street between Commercial and Pomona Streets, 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 None On recommendation of the curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the request of the Santa Ana City Schools was denied that traffic signals or stop signs be installed at First and Ross Streets. The Manager orally reported on the communication from Ruby K. and Arthur A. Beard, 1802 North Ross Street reference the condition of the sidewalk in front of their premises and stated that the condition is not dangerous and the Park Department Reso. No. 57-91 Abandon white zone; Establish green zone (Roosevelt School) Reso. No. 57-92 Establish red zone First Street between Maple and Orange Ave. (Roosevelt School) Request B. C. Grow (driveway) Request Lloyd Westlake (over-size driveway) Amend 1956-57 Budget Reso. No. 57-93 Establishing a basic compensation plan (Delineator) Sale of Fire Station property at 1322 North Sycamore Street viii continue to check the location. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the oral report Was accepted. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-91 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abandoning a white zone on the south side of First Street between Orange Avenue and Maple Street and establishing green zones on the west side of Maple Street between First and Walnut Street, reference request of the Roosevelt School, 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 None The Council having unan~nously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried~ the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-92 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a red zone on the south side of First Street between Maple Street and 0range Avenue, reference request of the Roosevelt School, 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 None On recommendation of the curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the request of B. C. Grow was granted for a driveway approach ll' in width across curb area and parkway area on the south portion of property at 2009 South Main Street. Councilman Markel disqualified himself on the request of Lloyd Westlake. (~ recom- mendation of the curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of Lloyd Westlake was granted for an over-size driveway at 2602 Louise Street. The ~iunager requested that the 1956-57 Budget be amended by establishing a new Activity Fund 51-536 Protection of Drainage Channels and authorizing the transfer of the sum of $6,000.00 from the City Council Contingency Reserve Fund 51-536-691 to the new Activity. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the establishment of the new Activity and transfer of funds was approved. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman ~ke]., seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-93 amending Section 3 of Resolution No. 5114 as amended, entitled 'Resolution establishing a basic compensation plan for certain classes of employment in the Municipal Sea:ice of the City of Santa Aha, and establishing regulations for the place- ment of present employees within the wage and salary schedules provided'" by adding the class title of "Delineator'~ at wage schedule No. 24, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen D~le H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, CounciLmen None The Manager submitted an appraisal report from John C. Wallace on the Fire Station property at 1322 North Sycamore Street and requested authorization to sell the property by sealed bid, with a minim~n price of $25,000.00. On motion of Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the sale of the property by sealed bids, to Instructions to Attorney be opened May 20, 1957~ was approved. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Attorney was instructed to draft a proposed Ordinance with respect to the sale of real property allowing commissions to be paid to brokers and bid procedure as outlined in the Apportionment of Motor 'Vehicle License Fee Fund Probate Code. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from the State Controller submitting estimate of apportionments to be made from the Motor Vehicle License Fee Fund during the 1957-58 fisca~ year, was received and filed. On motion of Coanci_lman Hein/y, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the City Council adjourned. APPROVED CLERK OF THE COUNCIL '3