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Santa Ana City Hall.
January 5th, 1931. V:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees W.J. kelly~
Minutes of meetings of December l§th, 22nd
and 29th approved as read.
In Re
Bond of
G. S. Hoover.
In Re
Electric Sign.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
ConfePanoe of
Members of Met.Water Dist.
In Re
Application
W. F. Kistinger.
I'In Re
Time Granted on
Application John Fernandes.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the bond of G. S. Hoover in amount of $1000.00 for
Plastering, was referred to the Chair for approval or
disapproval.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the application of the Santa Ana Electric Company
requesting permission to install an electric sign for
the Iris Hotel at 305 Spurgeon Street, was granted under
supervision of the Electrical Inspector.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the reports of the city officers for the month of
December were referred to the Finance Con~nittee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants accordin
to demands audited by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, Trustee McBride and City Engineer were instructed
to represent the City of Santa Ana at a conference to be
held at the City Hall in Riverside on Monday, January
12th, at l0 A.M. to discuss the development of the
Metro~alitan Water District plans for bringing water from
the Colorado River.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the property at 203 Cypress Avenue was ordered
posted for special uses and the hearing date set January
12th, in accordance with the' application of W. F. Kistin-
get, M. D. for permission to remodel residence for his
office.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Chief of Police was granted an extension of one
week's time to report on the application of John
to conduct a Pool Hall at 2002 W. Fifth Street.
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In Re
Complaints of
John C. McDonald
and Gilmore Oil Co.
In Re
Hearing Continued
on Subway--E. Fourth St.
In Re
Deeds from
John Wm. Sackman, etux.
In Re
Application
R. L. McCue.
In R~
Discontinuation of
Free Licenses to Shows, etc.
In Re
Reeo. No. 22?2
~ward--Washington & Baker Sts.
On motion of Trustee
tied, the complatins
Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
of John C. McDonald and the Gilmore
Oil Company against the overflowing of ditch near the
Santa Ana Boulevard~ring the rainy season, which allows
the water to stand on their properties and causing dam-
ages, ware accepted and filed for future reference.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the hearing on a partial separation of grades on
East Fourth Street as proposed in Resolution of In
No. 2260, was continued to January 19th, 1931 at V:30
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the deeds from John William Sackman and Gertrude E.
purchased by the
Sackman, husband and wife, covering property/located
of the Olive Street Baseball Bowl facing Eighth Street
between Olive Street and Flower Street, were accepted.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car~
tied, the application of R. L. McCue for permission to
erect a duplex on Lots 12 and 13 Tract 532 located on
Grant Street, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to notify organizations
such as the Sciot's Lodge, American Legion, Peace Offi-
cers Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars that the
Council will not permit shows or circuses under their
auspices without a city license.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids or proposals for the work ordered done and improve-
ment made upon portions of Washington Avenue and Baker
Street, according to Resolution of Intention No. 2262,
and the City Council being duly convened in open session
proceeded to and did publicly open, examine and declare
all bids received as follows:
Item 1 Item,2 Total
C.B. Kumpe ,22 .22 $1081.96
J.M. Beach .23~ .27 1157.13
C.E. Masten .12~ .12~ 614.75
Geo. A. Shepard .18~ .25 924.62
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the bids were referred to the Engineer for
to report back at ~his meeting. Following the report,
the City Council awarded the contract to C.E. Masten~ as
the lowest responsible bidder therefor. A resolution
was introduced awarding the contract to C.E. Masten.
The ~lerk was intructed to return checks of unsuccessful
bidders. The resolution was ordered filed, read, con-
sidered, designated Resolution No. 2272 and passed by the
In Re.
Reso. No.
O~rlng ~rk
Flower Street.
In Re
Reso. No. 2274
Approving Assess.
First, Main St., etal.
301
following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purlnton.
Noes, Trustees
Absent, Trustees
None
W.J. Kelly.
This being the time and place set forth in Resolution of
Intention 'No. 2288, to order the work and improvement
made, in on and along portion of Flower Street between
Santa Clara Avenue and North Park Boulevard, and the Cit
Council being duly convened in open session, proceeded
to hear and pass upon all protests presented.
No owner or property liable to be assessed for said work
made written protest or any protest against the proposed
work or against the extent of the district to be assessed
therefor and no persons appearing to protest or object or
show any cause why the improvement should not be carried
out in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 2288,
the City Council deemed that it had acquired Jurisdiction
to order the proposed improvement.
A resolution was introduced ordering the work to be done
and improvement made as briefly set out in Eesolutton of
Intention No, 226~. The resolution was ordered filed,
read, considered, designated Resolution Ordering Work
NO. 2273 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purtnton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees W.J. Kelly.
This being the day and hour set for hearing protests or
appeals of any person interested in the work, improvement
or assessment made therefor for the improvement of First,
Main, Bush, Cypress, Spurgeon, Orange, French, Maple,
Oak, Hickory, Lacy, Ha]laday, Garfield, Cedar, Evergreen
and Minnie Streets, in accordance with Resolution of
Intention No. 2208 and the City Council being duly con-
vened in open session, proceeded to hear and pass upon
all protests presented.
No ownem appearing to protest or object against the
assessment or any other of the proceedings taken, a reso-
lution overruling protests or objections to assessment,
approving assessment and ~dering the Street Superinten-
dent to attach warrant and record, was duly introduced,
read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2274 and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees W.J. Kelly.
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In Re
Reso. No. 2275
Der. Unpaid Assess.
Main, Cypress, and others.
This being the time and place when and where interested
per~ons might appear and ~how cause why bond~ should not
be issued upon the security of the unpaid assessments
work done and improvement made upon Dorttons of Main,
Cypress, Orange, Maple, Mea~sor, Halladay, Evergreen, St.
Andrews, St. Gertrude's, Delhi, Flora, Central. Adams,
Emmett, Goetz, Dyer, Anahurst and certain rights of way
and a certain pRrcel of City property, in accordance
Resolution c~ Intention No. 2189 and the City Council
being now in session, proceeded to hear all protests
presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bonds should not be issued a resolution was introduced
determining the unpaid assessments for work and improve-
ment made upon said streets, the aggregate thereof, di-
recting bonds to be issued ~or the security of the unpaid
assessmente, prescribing the denomination of said bonds
and Droviding for the issuance of same in annual series.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, desil
hated Resolution No. 227§ and passed by the following vo~
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. ?urinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees W.J. Kelly.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Sutton and ear-
tied, the City Council adjourne~ to Monday, January 12th,
19~l, at 7:~0 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED'
Santa Ana City Hall.
January 12th, 1931.
7:30 P.M.
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City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: TruStees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly[
B.O. Sutton, Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Request of
Boy Scouts of America
In Re
Communication
~usiness & Professional
Woman,s Club.
In Re
Co~m~unication
J. E. Johnson.
In Re
Application
Van D. Williams.
In Re
Extension of Time
Granted P. P. Janich.
In Re
Electric Signs.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the request of M. B. Wellington, President of the
Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America, to furnish
lights at their camping place, Santiago and Flower
Streets, was referred to the City Engineer.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the communication from Hazel C. Northcross, Presi-
dent of the. Business and Professional Woman's Club,
relative to resolution adopted by the Club opposing the
movement on foot to take from women their po~itions, in
order to bestow them on men and urging the Council to
stand back of them, was accepted and filed for future
reference.
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A communication from J. E. Johnson was read offering to
sell Lot 7 Block 0 of McFadden Tract in Santa Aha fcv the
sum of $12OO.00. On motion c~ Trustee Goode, seconded b
appoint committee to
Sutton and carried, the Chair was authorized to/investi-
gate pure.base of lot for street purposes. Trustees Goode
McBride and Kelly were appointed as such committee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride an.d car-
ried, the application of Van D. Williams for the Job of
Janitor at the City Hall was filed for future reference
and the Clerk instructed to notify him that there is no
vacancy at present.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the application of P. P. Janich for sixty days
extension of time on the improvement of Patton Street and
others, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the applications of the Sa~ ta Ana Electric Company
to hang electric signs for Harry's Garage at 315 ~W. Fifth
Street and Minnie Ketner at El6 W. FObtrth Street were
granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector.
In Re
Investigation
Explosion Water Heaters.
In Re
Agreement with
Robert L. McClain.
In Re
Warrant on
Chas. E. Chatlain property.
In Re
Application of
General Petroleum Corp.
In Re
Bids on
Booster Pump.
In Re
Reso. No. 22~6
~lopt. Plans & Spec.
Richland St. & Flower St.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Chair was authorized to appoint a committee to
investigate the explosion of six water heaters on South
Sycamore Street at the time improvement was made on said
street. Trustees McBride, Kelly and Goode appointed as
the committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign agree-
ment with Robert L. McClain covering the construction of
an electric sign at 803 South Main Street, a portion of
which electric sign extends over the five foot set-back
line established by ordinance along Main Street.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrant in amount
of $108.00 in favor of E, W. Hoag and Mrs. Stella E. Hoa~
to be paid to Orange County Title Co. When clear deed is
given to corner of Chas.. E. Chatlain's property at ~the
southwest corner of Bush and Santa Clara Avenue.
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On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the property at the Northeast corner of Seventeent~
and Broadway was ordered posted for special uses and the
hearing date set January 19th, in accordance with the
application of the General Petroleum Corporation to erect
a service station.
This being the time and place set for the opening of
bids on booster pump to be furnished the Water Department
and the Council being in open session proceeded to open
bids as follows:
Fairbanks-Morse Co. ($1864.80--$2096.00) $1856.30 ($2792.50--
$2938.00) ($3229.50--3375.50)
$2o7o.oo $1827.oo
$2293.00 $3207.00 $3606.00 $4100.00
$1860.00
(32081.00--.$.2326,00) $3068.00 $3483.00
$3433.00 $3925.00
Allis-Chalmers Mfg.Co. $2242.70
Pacific Pump Works $2125.00 $3038.00 $3070.00 $3488.00
$3435.00 $3930.00
American Pump Co. $1926.00 $2836.00 $2869.50 $3233.30
DeLaval Steam Turbine Co. $2570.10 ~1727.00 $3503'00 $3918.00
$3470.00 ~3868.00 $4360.00
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
tied, all bids were referred to the Water Superintendent
for checking to report back in one week.
A resolution adopting plans and speciftcatl OhS for the
improvement to be made upon portions of Richland Street
and Flower Street, was filed, read, considered, desig-
nated Resolution No. 2276 and passed by the following
Petroleum Equipment Co.
Worthington Co. Inc.
Sprado Engineering Co.
Bryoh-Jackson Co.
vote:
In Re
Reso. No. 2277
Approving Assess.
Patton Street, et al.
In Re
Reso. No. 2278
Passing Upon Protestz
& 0bJections--Acq.& lmpr.Dist.lO.
In Re
Reso. No. 2279
Ordering Acq. &
Improvement Dist. #10.
Ayes,
Noe s,
Absent,
Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Trustees None.
Trustees None.
This being the day and hour
set for hearing protests or
Noes, Trustees
Absent, Trustees
appeals of any person'interested in the work, improvemen~
or assessment made therefor for the improvement of por-
tions of Patton Street, St. Andrews Place, Sycamore
Street, Broadway, Birch Street and Ross Street, in
accordance with Hesolution of Intention No. 2218 and ~he
City Council being duly convened in open session, pro-
ceeded to hear and pass upon all protests presented.
A protest signed by May Manlove was read against the
assessments on her property and after due consideration
the Council, on motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by
Kelly and carried, the protest was denied.
A resolution overruling protests or objections to assess-
ment, approving assessment and ordering the Street Super-
intendent to attach warrant and record, was duly intro-
duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2277
and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
None.
None.
~his being the time and place set forth in Resolution of
Intention No. 2266 for the hearing of any and all objec-
tions or protests in the matter of Acquisition and
Improvement District No. l0 of the City of Santa Ana,
also known as Flower Street.
No owner of land within the boundaries of the Assessment
District appearing to protest or object against the asses
merit or any other of the proceedings taken, a resolution
was introduced passing upon protests and objections.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
designated Resolution No. 2278 and passed by the
vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purlnton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
A full, fair and impartial hearing was accorded all per-
sons having any objections to those things proposed to be
done as set forth in Resolution Of Intention No. 2266 in
the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement District Nc.lO
also known as Flower Street in the City of Santa Ans.
A resolution was introduced Ordering Acquisition and
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'Improvement of District No.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
nated Resolution Ordering Acquisition and Improvement
2279 and passed by the following vote:
~yes,
Noes,
Absent,
10, known as Flower Street.
No.
Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Trustees None.
Trustees None.
IN THE MATTER OF ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 10 OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
RESOLUTION ORDERING ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT
NO. 2279.
%Vhereas, at the time, place and in the'manner set
in Resolution of Intention No. 2266 adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on the 15th day of
December 1930, in the City of Santa Aha, a full, fair and
impartial hearing was accorded all persons having any
objections to those things proposed to be done as set
forth in said Resolution; and
Whereas, this City Council has adopted its Resolution
passing upon all protests presented, both written and
oral~ and has made its ~etermination as to the extent of
the Assessment District, and
Whereas, evidence has been received as to the publica-
tion of said Resolution of Intention No. 2266, and the
posting of notice of public improvement therein ordered
posted, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law,
and to the necessity for the acquisitions contemplated
and the benefits to be derived therefrom.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana, that it is hereby found, deter-
mined and ordered as follows:
1. T~ t the said Resolution of Intention No. 2266
heretofore adopted on the 15th day of Decenber, 1930, has
been duly and legally published as required by law, and
that the notice of public improvement therein directed to
be posted has been duly and legally posted in the time,
form, manner and number as required by law, and that all
protests or objections presented have been disposed of in
time, form and manner as required by law, and that this
Legislative Body has now acquired Jurisdiction to order
the things proposed to be done as set forth in said Reso-
lution of Intention No. 2266.
2. T.hat the boundaries of the Assessment Distriot
said Acquisition and Improvement District No. 10, as pro-
pmsed in said Resolution of Intention are hereby adopted
and established as to the boundaries of said Assessment
District.
3. That the public interest and necessity requires,
and it is hereby ordered that the following acquisitions
for the opening and widening of portions of Flower Street
between Walnut Street and Seventeenth Street in the City
of Santa Ana, be made, to-wit:
The acquisition of the necessary parcels of land to
widen Flower Street to a variable width from a point
(40) feet South of the South line of First Street, to a
point forty (40) feet North of the North line of First
Street, and being the following described parcels of land
to-wit:
A portion of the following descrtbed parcel of land; the
North 128 feet of the following described property;
Beginning at a point on the North line of Lot i in Block
P of the Heil Tract, as per map thereof recorded in
Book 23, Page 28 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles
County, california, said point being 13.5 feet West of
the Northeast corner of said Lot l; running thence West
along the North line of Lots 1 and 2 in said Block "P" 50
feet; thence South 270 feet through said Lot 2 and Lot 23
to a point on the South line of said Lot 23 which is 12.9:
feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 23; thence
East along the South line of said Lot 23 and Lot 24 of
said Block "P" 50 feet to a point which is distant 12.92
feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 24; thence
North 270 feet to the place of beginning and more parti-
cularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in
the Northerly line of said Lot 1, said point being dis-
tant 13.71 feet Easterly from the Northwesterly corner
thereof; thence Easterly along the Northerly line of said
Lot i to an intersection with t he Westerly line of Flowe~
Street; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of Flowe~
Street 40.00 feet to a point; thence Northwesterly along
a curve tangent to said Westerly line of Flower Street
and whose radius is 67 feet a distance of 31.57 feet to a
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point of compound curve; thence continuing Northwesterly
along a curve whose radius is 17.23 feet a distance of
19.08 feet to the point of beginning.
Also a portion of the following described parcel of
land; Lot Six (6) in Block "K" of the Hoss Addition, as
per map thereof recorded in Book 3, Pages 834 and 538 of
Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County, California,
and more particularly described as follows: Beginning
at the Southwesterly corner of Lot 6; thence Northerly
along the Westerly line thereof forty (40) feet to a
point thence Southeasterly along a curve tangent to s aid
Westerly line and whose radius is 67 feet a distance of
31.57 feet to a point of compound curve; thence continu-
ing Southeasterly along a curve whose radius is 17.72
feet a distance of 19.41 feet to its point of tangency
with the Southerly line c~ said Lot 6; thence Westerly
along the Southerly line of said Lot 6'to the point of
beginning.
The opening of Flower Street between Fifth Street and
Sixth Street to a total width of sixty (O0) feet, measure~
thirty (30) feet on each side of aline drawn from the
point of intersection of the center line of Fifth Street
with the center line of Flower Street as it now exists
South of Fifth Street, to a point on the center line of
Sixth Street distant 309.80 feet Westerly from the inter-
section of the center lines of Sixth and Garnsey Streets.
The widening of Flower Street to a total width of
fifty-five (88) feet from Washington Avenue on the South
to the center line of Fifteenth Street on the North, and
being twenty-five (28) feet on the Easterly and thirty
(30) feet on the Westerly side of the center line of
Flower Street as established by a straight line drawn
between the point of intersection of the center lines of
Washington Avenue and Flower Street as it exists Souther-
ly from Washington Avenue, to the point of intersection
of the center lines of Seventeenth Street and Flower
Street as it exists Northerly from Seventeenth Street,
excepting therefrom any portion thereof which is now occu
pied by a public street.
The widening of Flower Street to a total width of sixty
(80) feet from the center line of Fifteenth Street on the
South to Seventeenth Street on the North, being thirty
(30) feet on each side of the center line of Flower
Street, as established by a straight line drawn between
the point of intersection of the center lines of Washing-
ton Avenue and Flower Street, as it exists Southerly from
Washington Avenue, to the point of intersection of the
center line of Seventeenth Street and Flower Street, as
it exists Northerly from Seventeenth Street, excepting
therefrom any portion thereof which is now occupies by a
public street.
all as set forth and described in said Resolution of In-
tention No. 2286, passed and adopted On the 18th day of
December, 1930, and in the specifications referred to, a~
that the property necessary to be taken for such opening
and widening of portions of Flower Street between Walnut
Street and Seventeenth Street, and which is hereby ordered
to be acquired therefor, is that described in Section 1
of said Resolution of Intention.
4. That t he City Attorney of the City of Santa Ana is
hereby ordered to bring an action in the name of the City
of Santa Ana, in the Superior Court of the State of Cali-
fornia, in and for the County of Orange, for the condem-
nation of the property necessary to be taken for the
acquisitions herein ordered, and described in Section 1
of said Resolution of Intention No. 2280, and to do all
things necessary to prosecute said action to final deter-
mination.
8. That the public interest and necessity require, and
it is hereby ordered that the City of Ssnta Ana, plainti~
in the condemnation action, take immediate possession and
use of the property herein ordered to be acquired, upon
complying with the requirements of law applicable thereto
and that the said City Attorney report to this City Coun-
cil the amounts of money required therefor as soon as the
same can be ascertained.
6. That to defray the exprnses of the acquisitions
herein ordered bonds will be issued to the total amount
of the same; t.hat the interest rate to be paid on all
acquisition bonds and immediate possession bonds, if any,
which shall be issued under these proceedings shall be
issued at a maximum rate which shall not exceed eight
(8%) per annum, payable semi-annually, the exact rate of
interest at which such bonds are to be sold to be deter-
mined at the sale of such acquisition or immediate
possession bonds, the first interest payment to be made
on the 2nd day of January or the 2nd day of Jul~ (which-
ever month first succeeds the date of the bonds) next
succeeding one year after the date of such bonds, and the
aggregate principal of all bennds issued to be paid and
discharged within thiPteen (13) years after the date of
issuance, approximately one-tenth of said aggregate prin-
cipal to be paid annually, all in gold coin, and that a
special fund for the payment of said bonds will be cOnsti.
2uted by the levy of special assessment taxes upon the
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lands within the Assessment District according to the
assessed ?alue of said lands, exclusive of the improve-
ments thereon, and in the manner provided by the provi-
sions of the said Act under which said acquisition pro-
ceedings are had and taken, the first payment on the
aggregate principal of all bonds issued will be made
three years after the issuance thereof.
7. That the proceedings fop said acquisition shall be
had and taken under and in accordance with an Act of the
Legislature of the State of California, known and desig-
nated as the "Acquisition and Improvement Act of 1925",
approved May 23, 1925, and amendments thereto, and sa~d
bonds shall also he issued in accordance with the provi-
sions of said Act.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed
and adopted by the affirmative vote of the City Council
of the City of Santa Ana, at an adjourned regular meeting
thereof' held on the 12th day of January, 1931, by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. S~ ton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None
Absent, Trustees None.
Attest: E.L. Vegely
(S~AL)
In Re
Reso. No. 2280
Intention--Richland
and Flower Streets.
A resolution was introduced declaring it to be the inten-
tion of the City Council to order the paving and otherwis~
improving of ~Orttons of Richland Street and Flower Street
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, desig.
hated Resolution of Intention No. 2280 and
following vote:
Ayes, T~ustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
Stanley E. Goode,
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
passed by the
B.O. Sutton,
F.L. Pu~inton.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
Pied, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
Santa Aha City Hall.
January 19th, 1931.
7:30 P.M.
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City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
B.O. Sutton, Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of January 5th and 12th
were approved as read.
In Re
Communication
Frank P. Borchard.
In Re
Application
Mrs. J.C. Tadloek.
In Re
Application
fer Ford Road Show.
In Re
Electric Sign.
In Re
Voucher from
Pac. Electric Ry. Co.
In Re
Application of
Gamma Eta Kappa F~aternlty.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the communication of Frank P. Borchard commenting
on the efficiency and dependability of the Fire Dep
was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of Mrs. J. C. Tadlock for permis-
sion to sell sandwiches and soft drinks from a st,nd in
front of her residence at 1205 N. Ross Street, was re-
ferred to the Planning Commission and Health Department.
,,
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the application of George Dunton for permission to
hold Ford Road Show in a tent on the Union Pacific lot at
Fourth & Garfield, January 221~d, 23rd and 24th, was grant
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
tied, the application of Gilbert-Weston-Stearns Inc. to
install an electric sign for Robert L. McClain at 803 So.
Main Street, was granted under supervision of the Elec-
trical Inspector.
motion of Trustee
Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
Pied, the voucher from the Pacific Electric Railway Com-
pany in ~mount of $202.41 due the City under f~'anchise
for the period ending September 15th, 1930, was accepted
and the Clerk instructed to deposit same.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of Edward P. Perry, District Guar-
dian of the Gamma Eta Kappa Fraternity, for permission to
place a street banner across Main Street and Sixth from
March 3rd to March 9th during the convention of the F~a-
ternity, was granted under supervision of the g~reet
Superintendent.
In Re
Cont~ac~Ors~ Bonds.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the following contractors' bonds were referred to
the Chair for approval or disapproval:
310
In Re
Application
J. W. Henthorne.
In Re
Application
E. E. Patmor.
In Re
Application
J. S. Clifton.
In Re
Application
0. L. Riggs.
In Re
Application
General Petroleum Corp.
In Re
Application
W. F. Kistin~r.
In Re
Booster pu~p
Bryon-Jackson Pump Co.
P.J. Walker Company Cement
Preddy & Thiessen Plasterer
Ed. Hennessy "
H.0. Ehlen Company Plumber
Orange Electrical Serv.Co. Electric
Jim Weaver Lather
On motion of Trustee McBride,
$500.00
1000.00
lO00.OO
2000.00
500.00
5OO.0O
seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the property at the northeast corner of Washington
and Bristol Streets was ordered posted for special uses
and hearing date set January 26th in accordance with the
application of J. W. Henthorne to erect service station.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the application of E. E. Patmor to rezone hie pro-
perty situated on Fairview Avenue, known as the west 60
feet of Lot 16, Block L,Heninger Second Addition, from
single family residence zone to neighborhood business
zone, was dented~ on recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission.
,
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the property at the northwest corner of Main and
Santa Ana Boulevard was Ordered posted for special uses
and hearing date set January 26th in accordance with the
application of J. S. Clifton to erect a service station.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded b~ McBride and car-
ried, the property on South Patton Street, known as Lots
9 and lC, Block 8, Polytechnic Villa Tract, was ordered
posted for special uses and hearing date set January
in accordance with the application of 0. L. Riggs to
erect a duplex.
,
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of the General Petroleum Corp
for permission to erect a service station at the north-
east corner of Seventeenth and Broadway, was granted and
the application to cut curb at the service statlo~ was '
referred to the Street Superintendent.
On motion of Trustee Goode,
tied, the application of W.
seconded by Kelly and car-
F. Kistinger to remodel resi-
dence at EO3 Cypress Avenue into a doctorts office for
his own use, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the bid of the Bryon-Jackson Pump Company in amount
of $2081.00 to furnish the City with booster pump was
accepted and the Clerk instructed to return the checks
of unsuccessful bidders.
· In Re
Reso. No. 2281
Fixing Time for Hearing
Upon Issuance of Bonds
Acq. & Improvement Dist. #4.
In Re
Reso. No. 2282
Award--Flower Street.
In Re
Reso. No. 228S
Passing Upon Protests
& ObJections--Acq.& Impr.Dist.#9
East Fourth Street Subway.
The City Attorney having filed a report of the amount
necessary for payment of interlocutory Judgments and
costs and expenses of Acquisition and Improvement of
District No. 4, known as Santa Aha Boulevard, described
in Resolution of Intention No. £142, a resolution was
introduced fixing the time for hearing upon issuance of
bonds for said acquisition. The resolution was ordered
filed, read, designated Resolution No. 2281 and passed
by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Trustees None.
NOes,
Absent,
Trustees None.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids or proposals for the work ordered done and improve-
ment made upon and along a portion of Flower Street be-
tween Santa Clara Avenue and North Park Boulevard, accord
ing to Resolution of Intention No. 2268, and the City
Council being duly convened in open session proceeded to
and did publicly open, examine and declare all bids re-
ceived as follows:
Total
Robertson Electric Corporation $1-~.40
Walker and Martin 1490.80
John R. Davies 144~.60
On mc~ ion ~ Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton a nd car-
ried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for
checking to report back at this meeting. Following the
report, the City Council awarded the contract to John R.
Davies as the lowest responsible bidder therefor. A
resolution was introduced awarding the contract to John R
Davies. The resolution was ordered filed, read, consid,
ered, designated Resolution No. 2282 and passed by the
following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton~
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
Tl~is being the time and plaee to which the hearing was
continued in.the Matter of Acquts'ition and Improvement
District No. 9 of the City Of Santa A~a as Set forth in
Resolution. of Intention No. 2260.
Informal written and oral p~otests having been filed be-
fore the time aet for hearing by certain owners of land
within the boundaries of the Assessment District and afte
careful consideration had been given to said objections
and protests, a resolution was introduced passing upon
protests and Objections. The resolution was ordered
filed, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2283
In Re
Reso. No. ~28~
Ordering Acq. &
Improvement Dist. No. 9.
East Fourth Street Subway.
and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W. J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purtnton.
Trustees None.
Trustees None.
Noes,
Absent,
A full, fair and impartial hearing was accorded all per-
sons having any objections to those things proposed to be
done as set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 2260 in
the Matter of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 9,
also known as the East Fourth Street Subway in the City
of Santa Ana. A resolution was introduced Ordering Ac-
quisition and Improvement of District No. 9. The resolu-
tion was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Reso~
lution Ordering Acquisition and Improvement No. 2284 and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
IN THE MATTER OF ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 9 OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
RESOLUTION 0RDFHING ACQUISITION
AND IMPROVEMENT. NO. 228~.
Whereas, at the time, place and in the manner set forth
in Resolution of Intention No. 2260, adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on the 24th day of
November, 1930, In the Matter of Acquisition and Impr~ e-
ment District No. 9 of the City ofSanta Ana, a full,
fair and impartial hearing was accorded to all persons
having any objections.to those things proposed to be done
as set forth in said Resolution; and
Whereas, said hearing was regularly continued to the
19th day of January, 1931, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock
P.M. at the Council Chamber of the City Council situated
in the City Hall in the City of Santa Ana; and
Whereas, this City Council has adopted its Resolution
passing upon all protests presented, both written and oral
and has made its determination as to the extent of the
Assessment District and the grades to which the contem-
plated work and improvements are to be constructed; and
Whereas, evidence has been received as to the publica-
tion of said Resolution of Intention No. 2260, and the
posti~ of Notice of Public Improvement therein ordered
posted at the time and in the manner prescribed by law,
and as to the necessity for the improvements contemplated
and the benefits to be derived therefr~n;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana that it is hereby found, determined
and ordered as follows:
1. That the said Resolution of Intention No. 2260,
heretofore adopted on the 24th day ~ November, 1930, has
been duly and legally published as required by law, and
that the Notice of Public Improvement therein directed to
be posted h~s been duly and legally posted in the time,
form, manner and number as required by law, and that all
protests or objections presented ~have been disposed of in
time, form and manner as required by law, and that this
Legislative Body has now acquired Jurisdiction to order
the things proposed to be d one as set forth in said Reso-
lution of Intention No. 2260.
2. That the public interest and necessity require and
it is hereby ordered that the work and improvements on
East Fourth Street, between Poinsettia Street and Santa
Fe Street as said two last named streets exist northerly
from Fourth Street and on Santa Fe Street between First
Street and Fourth Street, all as particularly set forth
and described in said Resolution of Intention No. 2260,
and in the specifications, plans, profiles and detailed
drawings therein referred to be made and done.
3. That the boundaries of the Assessment District and
Mayor or t~e City of ~anta Ana.
313
the grades to which said improvements are to be construed
shall be those set forth in said Resolution of Intention
No. 2260, and in the specifications therein referred to,
reference to which is hereby made.
4. That the City Attorney of the City of Santa Ana is
hereby by ordered to commence a proceeding before the
Railroad Commission of the State of California as requir~
by the laws of the State of California to have fixed the
Just compensation to be paid for any property damaged in
the partial separation of grades as proposed in said Reso.
lution of Intention as to those owners who filed protests
against the Change of grade proposed in said Resolution
of Intention in the manner provided in said Acquisition
and Improvement Act of 1925, and to do all things neces-
sary to prosecute said proceeding to final determination.
5. That the time hereby fixed for receiving bids for
the d oing of said work and improvements herein ordered is
~he 16th day of February, 1931, at the hou~ of 7:30
o'clock P.M., and the Clerk of this City Council is hereb
ordered to post and to publish in the newspaper designa-
ted in said Resolution of Intention No. 2260, a notice
inviting sealed bids, requiring in such notice that all
bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bond,
all as required ~y the provisions of Sec~ on 12 of the
Acquisition and Improvement Act of 1925, as amended.
6. T~at to defray the expenses of the work and improve
ments herein ordered, and any damages allowed by the Rail-
road Commission of the State of California for property
damaged in said partial separation of grades as proposed
in said Resolution of Intention, bonds will be issued to
the total amount of the same, said bonds to bear interest
at the rate of six percent per annmn, payable semi-annuaH
the first interest payment to be made on the 2nd day of
January, or the ~nd day of July (whichever month first
succeeds the date of the bonds) next succeeding one year
after the date of such bonds, and the aggregate principal
of all bonds issued under these proceedings to be paid
and discharged within twenty-three (23) years after the
date of issuance, approximately one-twentieth part of Z~cl
aggregate principal to be paid annually, all in gold coin,
and that a special fund for the payment of said bonds wilS
be constituted by the lovy of special assessment taxes
upon the lands within the Assessment District, in accord-
ande with the provisions of the Acquisitio~ and Improve-
ment Act of 1925, and amendments thereto, according to th~
assessed value of such lands, exclusive of the improve-
ments thereon, except as otherwise in said Act provided.
That the first payment on the aggregate principal of the
bonds issued will be made three years after the issuance
thereof.
7. That the proceedings for said work and improvements
shall be had and taken under and in ~ccordance wi~h an
Act of the Legislature of the State of California, known
and designated as the Acquisition and Improvement Act of
1925", approved May ~3~ 1925, and amendments thereto, and
said bonds shall also be issued in accordance with the
provisions of said Act.
The foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly intro-
duced, passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of all
five members of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana,
at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19th day of
January, 1931, by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
Attest: E~ L. Vegely
(SEAL) Clerk of the ~lty of santa Ana,
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, January 26th,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
Santa Ana City Hall.
January 26th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in'regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
B.0. Sutton, Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Puri~ton.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Health Report.
In Re
Application
J. W. Henthorne.
In Re
Application
0. L. Rigg.
In Re
Application
J. S. Clifton.
In Re
Application
for Street Light.
In Re
Requsst of
0r.Co;Boy Scouts.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the re~ort of the Orange County Health Department
for the month of December was referred to the Finance
Committee.
Written protests signed by property owners in and adja-
cent to Tract 863 were presented to the City Council
against the erection of service station at the Northeast
corner of Washington and Bristol Street by J.W.Henthorne,
stating that restrictions are contained in deeds of said
tract against such building. On motion of Trustee Goode,
seconded by Sutton and carried, the.protests against the
erection of service station by J. W. Henthorne were re-
ferred to the Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee
Goode, seconded by Sutton and carried, the recommendation
of the PlanniHg Commission was accepted and the hearing
on the application of Mr. Henthorne was continued for
one week.
On motion of Trustee Ooode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the application of 0. L. Rigg for permission to
erect a duplex on South Patton Street on Lots 9 and 10,
Block 8, Polytec~hnic Villa Tract, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the applications of J. S. Clifton for permission to
erect service station at the corner of Santa Ana Boulevar.
and Main Street, and for peEntssion to cut curb were
granted under supervision of the Street Superintendent~
according to plans submitted.
On motion of Trustee
tied, the request of
Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
R.C. Smedley for. street light on
North Sycamore Street Just north of Church Street near
the Y.M.C.A. building, was granted and Engineer was in-
structed to have same installed.
On motion of Trustee Goode,
ried, the request of ~i.B. Wellington, President
Orange County Cot~ncil of Boy Scouts of-America,
seconded by Kelly and car-
of the
to
~n Re
A~plication
MPs. J.Co ~a~lO~ko
In Re
Statement of
Joe S. Mitchener.
In Re
Reso. No. 2285
Approv.Assess.Diagram
Washington & Baker Sts.
315
lights at their camping place, Purinton Park, was g
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
Pied, the recon~endation of the Planning Commission was
accepted and the application of Mrs. J.C. Tadlock for
permission to conduct a lunch stand in front of her resi-
dence, 1205 N. Ross Street, was denied.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
Pied, the Clerk was instructed to mail statement of ser-
vices rendered in the matter of arbitration of the Chas.
Chatlain claim in amount of $25.00 received from Joe S.
Mttchener to Mr. Chas. Chatlain for payment.
A resolution was introduced approving assessment diagram
covering the work and improvement in, on and along por-
tions of Washington Avenue and Baker Street, in accord-
ance with Resolution of Intention No. 2262. The resolu-
tion was ordered filed, read, considered and designated
Resolution No. 2285 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
,,
On motion of Trustee Goode,
Pled,
Goode~
F.L. Purinton.
seconded.by Sutton and car-
the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
316'·
Santa Ana City Hall.
February 2, 1931. 7:50 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goods, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees W.J. Kelly.
Minutes of meetings of January 19th and 26th
were approved as read.
In Re
Application
R. Baumstein.
In Re
Bond of
Ernest J. Vosskuhler.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Series of Articles
in Pan Pacific Progress.
In Re
Application
Mrs. Anna James.
In Re
Request
Basil Case.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the application of R. Baumstein for permission to
store scrap metal, iron and tires on a lot west of servic
station located at Fi~th and Artesia Streets, was refer-
red to a committee to investigate. Trustees Goods,
Kelly and Sutton appointed as such committee.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Goode and car-
tied, the bond of Ernest J. Vosskuh~er as Plumbing Con-
tractor was referred to the Chair for approval or dis-
approval.
On motion of Trustee Goods, seconded by sutton and car-
ried, the monthly reports of city officers for January .
were referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Goods, seconded by Sutton and car-
tied, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants according
t~ demands audited by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the communication from E. M. Fletcher, representa-
tive of the Pan Pacific Progress Magazine, relative to
supplying the City of Santa Aha with copies of the Pan
Pacific Progress Magazine at a nominal cost in which a
series of articles are devoted to the developement of the
Santa Ana Harbor program, was referred to the Chamber of
Commerce.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of Mrs. Anna James to have a park-
ing limit placed in front of her apartmmat house at 202~
S. Sycamore Street, was referred to the Engineer for
investigation to report back in one week.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goods and car-
ried, the Blerk was instructed to advise Basil Case that
he will not be allowed to take up a collection in Birch
In Re
Application
J. N. Hentho~ne.
In Re
Map Tract
In Re
Agreement with
Southern Pacific Railroad Co.
In Re
~e~ment with
Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe Ry.
In Re
Advertise
Sale of House--Richland St.
In Re
PurchaSe
Of,'. Cement Pipe.
In Re
Reso. No. BBS8
Approv. Aseess.Diagram
Portion of Flower Street.
317
Park in connection with his exhibition as the World's
Juvenile Checker Champion.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
tied, the recomendation of the Planning Commission was
accepted and the application of J.W. Henthorne for per-
mission to erect a service station at the northeast cor-
ner of ~ashington and Bristol Streets, was denied.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, tentative Map of Tract No. 623 was accepted and
the Clerk instructed to sign the Council's approval to
Map when original is presented.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Sutton and c ar-
tied, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign agree-
ment with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company covering
damages to their property in connection with the grade
separation Or subway to be Constructed On East Fourth
Street.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign agree-
ment with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Com-
pany covering damages to their property in connection
with the grade separation or subway to be constructed on
East Fourth Street.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise the sale of
house at ?08 South Flower Street, sale being necessary
for the opening of Rich/and Street.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
tied, the Engineer was instructed to purchase approximate
ly 5§0 feet of twelve inch cement pipe for the laying
of storm drain across A.H. Allen's property, which would
be the extension of Linwood Avenue betwee~Firstand
Fourth Street, when easement is given across property.
Areaolution was introduced approving assessment diagram
covering the work and improvement in, on and along por-
tion of Flower Street, in accordance with Resolution of
Intention No. 2268. The resolution was ordered filed,
read, considered and designated Resolution No. 2288 and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinto~.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees W.J. Kelly.
318
In Re
Rase. No. 228?
Ordering Work
Richland Street.
In Re
Rase. No. 2288
Ordering Issuance of
Acquisition Bonds--Acq.
& Improvement Dist. #4.
Santa And Boulevard.
T~ Re
Ordinance
Amending Liaanse Ordinance.
This being the time and place set forth in Resolution of
Intention No. 9.2~0, to order the work and improvement
made, in on and along portion of Richland Street, and
City Council being duly convened in open session, procee-
ded to hear and pass upon all protests presented.
No owner o~ property liable to be assessed for said work
made written protest or any protest against the proposed
work or against the extent of the district to be
therefor and no persons appearing to protest or object or
show any cause why the improvement should not be carried
out in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 2280,
the City Council deemed that it had acquired Jurisdiction
to order the proposed improvement.
A reeolution was introduced ordering the work to be done
and improvement made as briefly set out in Resolution of
Intention No. 22~0. The resolution was ordered filed,
read, considered, designated Resolution Ordering Work
No. 2287 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. purinton.
Trustees None.
Noes,
Absent,
Trustees W.J. Kelly.
Noes,
Absent,
This being the time and place when and where interested
persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
~e issued against the lands in the Assessment District
in Acquisition and Improvement District No. 4, also
knDwn as Santa Ana Boulevard, for the purpose of obtain-
lng the amount required to pay the interlOcutory Judgment
in the action brought to condemn the property sought to
be taken for the acquisition of Santa Arm Boulevard, in
accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 2142, and the
City Council being now in session, proceeded to hear all
protests presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bonds should net be issued, a resolution was introduced
ordering issuance of acquisition bonds for said district.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
designated Resolution No. 228S and passed by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Suttou,
Stanley E. Gocde, F.L. Purlnton.
Trustees None.
T~ustees W.J. Kelly.
Section 28 of
An Ordinance was introduced amending/License Ordinance
No. 658 and Section 2 of Ordinance No. VIO exempting all
real estate solicitors and salesmen from City Licenses
operating in the City of Santa Ans. The ordinance was
read, considered and referred back to the City Attorney.
319
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Sutton and car
tied, the City Council adjourned to Monday, February 9th,
1931, at 7:50 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
Santa Aha City Hall.
February 9th, 1931. V:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to o~der by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
B.O. Sutton, Stanley E. Goods, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees None.
In He
Invitation from
O~angs Oounty Title Co.
.In Re
Communication
Joseph P..Smith.
In Re
Application
R. Baumstein.
In Re
Senate Bill No. ~86.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the invitation of the Orange County Title Company
to attend the opening of the new Title Insurance Building
at Fifth and Main Streets, Saturday, February 14th, from
two to nine o'clock, was accepted.
On motion of Trustee Goods, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the communication from Joseph P. Smith,Commissioner
State Real Estate Department, expressing goodwill and
friendship, was accepted and placed on file.
On motion of Trustee Goods,
tied, the application of R.
conduct a Junk yard at 2405
seconded by McBride and car-
Baumstein for permission to
W. Fifth Street, Just east
of Halest Mule Market, was referred toga committee to
investigate and report back. Trustees Goods, Kelly and
Sutton were appointed as such committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the communication from the League of Calif~-~xia
Municipalities requesting support to Senate Bill No. 5@6,
providing that the state highways shall include a portion
of those city streets which by their natural course form
a continuation of said highways, requiring the state to
pave and keep in repair such portions out of the moto~
vehicle fuel fund, was taken under advisement.
32O
In Re
Bond of
Adams & Schlueter.
In Re
Salary of
Board of Education.
In Re
Suit for
Damages--City Property.
In Re
Statement of
Joe S. Mitchener.
In Re
Advertise
Sale of Bonds
Acq. & Impr. Dist,
In Re
Reao. No. 228~
Authorizir~ ~adit
of County Records for
Penalties & Interest on Taxes.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the bond of Herbert H. Adams and Henry H. Schlueter
as Plumbing Contractors, was referred to the Chair for
approval or disapproval.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goods and car-
tied, the communication of M. A. Patton, Member of the
School Board, requesting the Council to pass a resolution
settiug a salary for future Boards of Education, was
referred to the City Attorney for written opinion.
On motion of Trustee Goods, aeconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the City Attorney was instructed to bring suit
against A. Adrain and Amos Schnackenberg for damages to
a city automobile and a street lighting pole, respectivel
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the statement of Joe S. Mitchener amount of $2§.00
covering appraisal fees on Cha+.Xain property returned by
Chas. E. Chatlain to the City, was ordered returned to
Mr. Chatlain and the Clerk instructed to send another
statement in amount of $1B.§O to Mr. Chatlain covering
one-half of appraisal fees paid by the City to their
appraiser on said property.
It being represented to this City Council that Acquisi-
tion Bonds in Acquisition and Improve~nt District No. 4
of the City of SantaAna, ordered issued by Resolution No.
B~88, in the total amount of Thirty-one Thousand Eight
Hundred Fifty-five and 99/100 Dollars ($~1,8§8.9~) have
been issued by the TreaSurer of said City; upon motion of
Trustee Kelly, seconded by Trustee McBride, and carried:
It Is Ordered: That the Clerk of this City Council adver
tise the sale of said bonds by two insertions in the
Santa Ana Daily Evening Register, calling for bids there-
for, in the manner provided by law, and fixing the time
for opening bids as February 16, 19~l, at V:~O o,clock
P.M., at the Council Chamber of the City Council of the
City of Santa Arm.
Roll Call: Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.Oe
Sutto~, Stanley E. Goods, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
A resolution entitled:
"A Resolution authorizing the employment of R. D.
CrenshaW, a Certi~ ed Public Accountant, to make an
Audit of the Records of the County of Orange, State of
California, to ascertain the Penalties and Interest on
Taxes collected by the County of Orange for the City of
Santa Aha."
In Re
~eso. No. 2290
Extension of Time
to Oontract for Hoover Dam.
In Re
Ordinance
Providing for Holding
General Municipal Election.
In Re
Ordinance
Proposition--Increase
~Salaries of Oity Council.
In Re
Ordinance No. 9~5
Repealing License Tax
on Real Estate Salesmen.
In Rs
Or~%nance
Amending Traffic Ordinance.
was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution
No. 2289 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, T~ustees None.
A resolution entitled:
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ara requesting of the Secretary of the Interior an
extension of time to contract with the United States for
Hoover Dam Electrical Energy to October 15, 1931."
was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution
No. 2290 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Go=de, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance providing for holding a General Municipal
Election in the City of Santa Ara, California, on the
13th day of April, 1951, for the Election of City Officer~
in said City; giving notice of said Election, designating
the Polling Places, the hours during which the Polls
shall be opened, the Officers to be elected and appoint-
ing Election Officers to serve at said Election."
was introduced, read, considered and referred back to the
City Attorney.
A~ Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ara providing fc~
the Submission of the Proposition that the Salary of the
Members of the City Council be increased by submitted
at the General Municipal Election."
was introduced, read, considered and referred back to the
City Attorney.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 658, ae amended,
repealing that portion of said Ordinance providing for
the Licensing of Real Estate Salesmen."
was finally read, cc~sidered, designated Ordinance No.
955 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goods, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
.
An Ordinance was introduced amending Ordinance. No. 817~
regulating travel e~ traffic upon the public streets;
establishing a Central Traffic Distric and providing a
penalty for the violation thereof. The ordinance Was
read, considered and referred back t~ the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
.
Santa Aha City Hall.
February 16th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
Absent:
Minutes
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees W.J. Kelly, Stanley E.
Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton.
of meetings of February 2nd and 9th
approved as read.
In Re
Communication
Mary R. Beasley, Secy.
In Re
Recall Law
Senate Bill #128.
In Re
Final Report
Engineering Board.
In Re
Bond of
Hayes & Wilde.
In Re
Application
E. Beaver.
Application
V. L. Motry.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the comm,mication of Mary R. Beasley, Secretary,
expressing appreciation for the completion of sidewalks
leading to the Hoover School, was accepted and placed
on file.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the communication from the League of California
Municipalities, urging support of Senate Bill No. 126,
which is a new Recall Law, was referred to the City
Attorney with power to act.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Ooode and car-
ried, copy of the final report of the Engin. eering Board
of Review on the Colorado River Aqueduct Location, was
accepted and placed on file.
,
· On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the bond of Floyd Hayes and A.W. Wilde for Lathing,
was referred to the Chair for approval or disapproval.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seceded by Kelly and car-
ried, the property at 1314 Spurgeon Street was ordered
posted for duplex and hearing date set February 24th,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in accordance with the application
of E. Beaver to remodel interior of his residence..
Om motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a
Building Permit to V. L. Motry to build floor and
In Re
Application
R. Baumstein.
In Re
Warrant to
H.C. Reid & Co.
In Re
Reward Offered
Street Light Globes.
in Re
Improvement
Portion Oak St.
In Re
Request Extension of
Time on E. 4th St. Subway.
In Re
Reqdest of
J.P. Baumgartner, etal.
£n Re
Bids on
'6 S. Flower St.
323
side walls on shed near store on property at 811 Highland
Street.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the application of R. Baumstein for permission to
conduct a Junk yard at 2405 W. 5th Street, was granted on
condition that a six foot fence is built around the yard.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Clerk was inst~Acted to draw a warrant in
amount of $?000.00 in favo~ of H.C. R~id and Company,
contractor, for partial pa2ment on East First Street
Improvement.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, a reward of $100.00 ia to be offered for the arrest
and conviction of any person found to be maliciously
destroying or breaking street light globes in the City.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Engineer was inmtructed to enter into
with property owners on Oak Street to furnish materials
for the improvement o~ a portion of Oak Street and the
City to furnish labor for said improvement.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the City Attorney was instructed to request from
the Railroad Commission of the State Of California, for
an extension of one year-'s time from the expiration of
present permit, April 7th, 1951, to complete the partial
grade separation or subway on East Fourth Street.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
Pied, the request of J. P. Baumgartner and other property
owners, for the improvement of the east half of Main
Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets lying between the
easterly curb line and the new curb line; without cost to
the property owners, was referred to a committee to inves-
tigate and report back in one week. Trustee Goode,
McBride and Kelly appointed as the c o~maittee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, proceed to open bids received for the sale of house
at 706 S. Flower Street.
J. L. Ward
R. E. Nida
Mrs. Emma E. Greet
Wallace Pilgrim
T. W. Oglesby
On motion of Trustee Goode,
$300,00
201.00
165.00
291.50
310.00
seconded by Kelly and carried,
In Re
Bids on Improvement
of Richland Street.
In Re
Reso. No. 2291
Award--Acq. & Impr.
Bonds in District #4.
In Re
Legal Opinion
Gibson, I~.~ & Crutcher,
Esq ·
the bid of T. W. 0glesby in amount of $310.00 was accep-
ted as the highest responsible biddert and the Mayor and
Clerk instructed to give bill of sale ~when balance of
payment is made for house. The Clerk was instructed to
return checks of unsuccessful bidders.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids or proposals for the work and improvement to be mad~
in, on and along Richland Street between Flower and Shel.
ton Streets, according to Resolution cf Intention No.
2280, and the City Council being duly convened in open
session proceeded to and did publicly open, examine and
declare all bids received as follows:
Total
Ed. Johnson & Sons. $17,601.21
P. Cristich 16,863.28
Kovacevich & Price, Inc. 20,222.55
H. E. Cox & Son 17,821.76
On ~otion of Trustee Goode, seconded.by Kelly and car-
ried, the bids were referred to the Engineer for checking
to report back Tuesday, February 24th, 1931, at 7:50 P.M.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids c~ proposals for the sale cf Acquisition and Improve
merit Bonds, designated Series "GG" in Acquisition and
Improvement District No. 4, also known as Santa Aha Boule
yard, in the total sum of $31,855.99 ordered issued by
Resolution No. 2288, and the City Council being duly con-
vened in open session proceeded to and did publicly open,
examine and declare all bids received as follows:
American ~ecurities Company---Par value plus 6%intereSt
~accrued to date of delivery, plus premium of $88.00.
Wheelock & Company ............ Par value plus 5~% interest
accrued to date of delivery, plus premium of $416.00.
Smith, Camp & Company ........ 6% per annam,s, par value &
accrued interest to date of delivery,plus premium $378.~ O.
G.W. Bond & SOn ............... 5~% per annum, par value &
accrued interest to date of delivery,plus premium $111 ~.
Redfield, Van Evera Company---5~%per annum, par value &
accrued interest to date of delivery,plus premium $51.00.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the bid of Redfield, Van Evers & Company was accep-
ted as the highest bidder, and the Clerk was instructed
to return checks of unsuccessful bidders. A resolution
was introduced awarding the contraut to Redfield, Van
Evera& Company. The resolution was ordered filed, read,
considered, designated Resolution No. 2291 and passed by
the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees W.J. Kelly,'Stanley E. Goode, F.L.
Pu~inton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees $.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the City Attorney was instructed to secure a legal
In Re
Reso. No. 2292
Der. Unpaid Assess.
First, Main St., etal.
I~ Re
Ordinance No. 956
Provtdi~ for ~oldtr~
General Municipal Election.
In Re
Ordinance No. 937
Proposition--Increase
Salaries of City Council.
325
Nee s,
· Absent,
opinion from Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, Esq., as to the
legality of Acquisition and Improvement District No. 4
bonds, to be furnished to the successful bidder.
This being the time and place when and where interested
persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
be issued upon the security of the unpaid assessments fo~
work done and improvement made upon portions of.First,
Main, Bush, Cypress, Spurgeon, Orang~, French, Maple,Oak
Hickory, Lacy, Halladay, Garfield, Cedar, Evergreen and
Minnie Streets, in accordance with Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 2208 and the City Council being now in session,
proceeded to hear all protests presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bonds should not be issued a resolution was introduced
determining the unpaid assessments for work and improve-
ment made upon. said streets, the aggregate thereof, dire,
ting bonds to be issued for the security of the unpaid
assessments, prescribing the denomination of said ~onds
and providing for the issuance of same in annual series.
The resolution was erdered filed, read, considered, desig
hated Resolution No.2292 and passed by the following vote
Ayes, Trustees W.J. Kelly, Stanley E. Goode,
F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance providing for holding a General Municipal
Election in the City of Santa Ana, California, on the
13th day of April, 1931, for the Election of City Offi-
cers in said City, and voting upon the proposition for
the increase of the salaries of the members of the City
Council; giving notice of said election; designating the
polling places, the hours during which the polls shall be
opened, the officers to be elected, and appointing elec-
tion officers to serve as said election."
was finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No.
936 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees W.J. Kelly, Stanley E. Goode,
F.L. Purinton.
Trustees None.
Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. S~tton.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha providing for the submission at the General Municipal
Election to be held April 13, 1931, of the propositions
whether the Compensation and Salary of the Members of the
City Council shall be increased."
was finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No.
937 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees W.J. Kelly, Stanley E. Goode,
F.L. Purint~.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton.
·
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, February
24th, 1951, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
AP PROVED:
Santa Aha City Hall.
February 24th, 1931. ?:~0 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by the Clerk.
Present: Trustees J.L.
B.O.
Absent: Trustees ,F.L.
McBride, W.J. Kelly,
Sutton, Stanley E. Goods.
Purinton.
In the absence of Mayor Purinton, on motion of
Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and carried,
Trustee Goods was appointed Mayor Pro Tem.
In Re
Communication
P. Oristich.
In Re
Resolutions for
Purchase of Property
Board of Education.
In Re
Appointment
Ralph Allen.
In Re
Application
Pentel Missy.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the communication of P. Cristich, Co~tractor,
petitioning the Council to release him from his bid sub-
mitted February 16th, 1931, for the improvement of
Richland Street between Flower and Shelton, was accepted
and placed on file.
,
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the applications from the Board of Education request
ing authorization to pmrchase property for school play-
groUnd purposes located on the southwest corner of
and Western Avenue and another piece of property known
South one-half of
as/Lot ? Morse Villa Tract located on Flower Street
of Bishop Street, were granted.
On motion of Trustee Sutton,seconded by McBride and car-
ried, Ralph Allen was appointed as a member of the Exam-
ining Board of Electricians to fill the vacancy left by
Herbert Haines.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the application of the Peniel Mission at 20? East
Fourth Street for permission to use Birch Park Sunday
afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., was denied.
Mayor P
In Re
Application
E. Beaver.
In Re
Opening Bids in
A. & I. Dist.#9 Continued.
In Re
Reso. No. 2293
Award--Richland St.
327
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the application of E. Beaver for permission to
remodel his home at 1314 Spurgeon ~treet into a duplex
was granted.
On motion of Trumtee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, opening of bids for subway on East Fourth Street,
known as Acquis~ion and Improvement District No. 9, was
continued until Monday, March 2nd, 1931, at 7:30 P.M.
This being the time and place to which action on the
bids or proposals for the work and improvement to be made
on Richland Street between Flower and ~helton Streets as
briefly described in Resolution of Intention No. 2280,
was deferred and the City Council being in open session,
it was determZned after checking, that the bid of Ed.
Johnson and Sons was the lowest responsible bid submitted
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the contract for the improvement of Richland Street
was awarded to Ed. Johnson and Sons at ~he prices stated
in his bi~. A resolution was introduced awarding the
contract to Ed. Johnson and Sons. The resolution~ was
ordered filed, read, conmidered, designated Resolu~on of
Award No. 2293 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees F.L. Purtnton.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the Council adjourned.
City~Cle~.
Santa Ana City Hall.
March 2nd, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in resular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
B.0. Sutton, Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of February 16th and 24th
were approved as read.
In Re
Communication
Dept. of InteriD~.
In Re
Senate Bills 52 & 53.
In Re
Invitation
City of Long Beach.
In Re
Protes~of
E. P. Shelton.
In Re
Bond of
Santora Company.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
On motion of Trustee McBride,
tied, the
Assistant
Interior,
seconded by Goode and car-
communication from Northcutt Ely, Executive
to the Secretary of the. Department of the
acknowledging request for an extension of time
within which to contract for Hoover Dam electrical ene~
was accepted and placed on file,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the communication from the League of California
Municipalities,u~ging support of Senate Bills Nos. 82
53 designed.to protect cities, counties and other public
corporations and their officials in damage suits for in-
Juries to persons or property resulting from defective
or dangerous condition of public streets, buildings or
works, was referred to the Attorney for investigation.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, Trustee Goode and the Clerk were appointed as a
con~nittee to attend the 13th Annual Relay Championships
to be held at 1:00 P.M., March 7th, at Burcham Field,
Long Beach.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the protest of E. P. Shelton against street assess.
ments on five lots icc ated on South Patton Street, was
referred to a committee to investigate. Trustees Goode,
Kelly and Sutton appointed as the committee.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the bond of the San~tora Company for Cement Sidewalk
and Curbing was referred to the Chair for approval or
disapproval.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kel~ly and car-
ried, the monthly reports for February of the City Offi-
cers, were referred to the Finance Committee.
In Re
Demands.
In Re
Settlement by
Contractcr--S. Patton St.
In Re
Opening Bids on
E. Fourth St. Subway
Acq. & Improv. Dist. #9.
In Re
Reso. No. 2294
Dat. Unpaid Assess.
S. Patton St., etal.
329
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
rieS, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants according
to demands audited by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the Street Superintendent was instructed to hold
bonds for the improvement of South Patton Street until
such time as the contractor, P. P. Janich, makes a satis-
factory settlement on all claims.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the City Council proceeded to open bids or proposal:
for the improvement in Acquisition and Improvement Dis-
t~ict No.9, known as the East Fourth Street Subway~ as
follows:
Robert E. McKee
Western Construction Co.
Drainage ConStruction Co.
Martter & Bock Ltd.
General Engineering Corp. Ltd.
Oberg Bros.
Byerts & Dunn
Lynch-Cannon Engineering Co.
McDonald & Ehlers
Macco Construction Co.
Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corp.
Herbert M. Baruch Corp.
Nead Construction Co.
A. Delmatin & R.N. Nikcevich
Campbell-Reichert Company.
$129,000.00
127,995.00
112,190.00
127,875.00
140,000.00
107,900.00
142,000.00
134,500.00
125,230.00
167,360.00
131,000.00
123,639.00
114,850.00
137,367.00
136,580.00
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, all bids were referred to the Engineer for checking
to report back March 18th, 1931, at V:30 P.M.
This being the time and place when and where interested
persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
be issued upon the security of the unpaid assessments for
work done and improvement made upon Patton, St. Andrew,s,
Sycamore, Broadway, Birch and Ross Street, in accordance
with Resolution of Intention No. 2218 and the City Counci~
being now in session, proceeded to hear all protests pre-
sented. No person appearing to protest or show any cause
why bonds should not be issued a resolution was introduce~
determining the unpaid assessments for work and improve-
ment made upon said streets, the aggregate thereof, direc.
ting bonds to be issued for the security of the unpaid
assessments, prescribing the denomination of s aid bonds
and providing for the issuance of same in annual series.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
nated Resolution No. 2294 and passed by the following vote
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees Nnne.
Absent, Trustees None.
330
In Re
Ordinance No. 938
Amending Traffic Ordinance.
In Re
Ordinance
Accepting Gift of
C.W. Bowers & Ada A.
Bowers,
APPROVED:
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 817 regulating
Travel and Traffic upon the public street; establishing
a Central Traffic District and providing e penalty for
the violation thereof."
was finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No.
938 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Puriuton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
An Ordinance was introduced accepting the offer under the
agreemen~ of C.W.. Bewers and Ada A. Bowers, to make a,
gift~to the City of Santa ~Ana of certain real property
and trust fund for the maintenance and use of the"Charles
W. Bowers Memorial Museum". The ordinance was read,
considered and referred back to the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, March 9th,
1931, at ?:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
~Xty/Olerk ·
331
Santa ~na City Hall.
March 9th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Nayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBridex W.J. Kelly,
B.0. Sutton, Stanley E. Goode,F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Communication
S. A. Realty Board.
In Re
Transfer of Francishe
to Sou. Calif. Telephone Co.
In Re
Assembly, Bill #1861.
In Re
Police Appointments.
In Re
Protest of
E. P. Shelton.
In Re
Agreem~t with
General Petroleum Corp.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the communication of the Santa Ana Realty Board
u~ging the Council to encourage property owners in the
planting of trees and shrubbery and that the city take
the initiative in the matter, was accepted and placed on
file.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, request of the Southern California Telephone Com-
to them
pany for the consent of the City to transfer and assign/
such franchise rights as the City is legally empowered to
give under Ordinance No. 543 from the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company, was referred to the Attorney.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Mayor was authorized to send a telegram to the
State Senator and State Assemblyman objecting to the pres.
ent form of Bill No. 1861 and requesting that action be
withheld until bill is amended to the satisfaction of all'
parties concerned as the bill is unfair to the City of
Santa Ans.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, George Bold was appointed motorcycle officer to tak~
effect March 15th, 1931, and W. Hunter Leach and E. B.
Adams were appointed special police officers during the
time Wortham Shows are holding their carnival.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to notify E. P. Shelton
that his protest was referred to a committes,whlch inves-
tigated assessments against his property on S. Patton
Street and they found that the assessments were equitable
on said property.
On motion of Trustee Goode, Seoonded by Sutton and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign agree-
ment with the General Petroleum Corporation covering
installation of electric sign and flood light on their
property situated on the northeast corner of Seventeenth
332
In Re
Cement Wall
Baseball Bowl.
In Re
Reso. No. 2295
Approving Assessment
Washington amd Baker Sts.
In Re
Ordinance No. 9~9
Charles W. Bowers
Memorial Museum.
aPPROVED:
Street and Broadway, which extend over and upon The fif-
teen foot set back line established by Ordinance on
Broadway.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, it was decided to construct a cement block wall
six feet in height around three sides of the Baseball
Bowl at Sixth and Olive Streets.
This being the day and hour set for hearing protests or
appeals of any person interested in the work, improvement
or assessment made therefor for the improvement of por-
tions of Washington Avenue and Baker Street, in accord-
ance with Resolution of Intention No. 2262 and the City
Council being duly convened in open sessi on, proceeded to
hear and pass upon all protests presented.
No owner appearing to protest or object against the
assessment or any other of the proceedings taken, a reso-
lution overruling protests or objections to assessment,
approving assessment and ordering the Street Superinten-
dent to attach warrant and record, was duly introduced,
read, considered, designated Resolution No. 22~5 and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ara accepting the
Heal Property and Trust Estate offered to the City of
Santa Ana, under the ter~s a~ conditions provided f~
in that certain Trust Agreement dated the 2$th day of
May, 1924, executed by C. W. B~wers and Ada A. Bowers,
his wife, as Trustors, and The First National Bank of
Santa Ana, as Trustee; creating a Board of Museum
Trustees, and prescribing their duties and powers; and
authorizing the Employment of an Architect to prepare
Plans and Specifications for the Building to be construc-
ted under the termm of said Trust Agreement."
wam finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No.
9~9 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly, B.O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
O~ motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
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Santa Aha~ City Hall.
Mar~h 16th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pu~inton.
Present: Trustees W. J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton,
F. L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees J.L. McBride, Stanley E. Goode.
Minutes of meetings of March 2nd and 9th were
approved as read.
In Re
Boys, Week.
Ii Re
Conference of Calif.
Sewage Works Association.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, secc~ded by Sutton and c ar-
ried~ the request of D. K. Hanxnond, Principal of the
Santa Ana High School, for the city to turn over its
offices to the boys of the City for one day to celebrat~
Boys' Week, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the con~nunication of D. C. McMillan, City Engineex
of Ventu~a relative to the 1931 Spring Conference of
Califc~nia Sewage Works Association to be held in Ven-
~tura, March 23rd and 24th, was accepted and placed on
In Re
Survey of Grade Crossings
State Railroad Commission.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the conznunication from the State Railroad Commts-
sio~ rec~ending work to be performed on grade crossing
of the Santa Fe Railway Company at Seventeenth, Washing-
ton, Fruit and Chestnut Streets, was referred to the
City Engineer.
In Re
Communications of
State Senatc~ & Assemblyman.
On motion of ~rustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the communications from Nelson T. Edwards, State
Senator and from Edward Craig, State Assemblyman, assur-
ing the Council that Assembly Bill No. 1861 Will be held
until it is amended satisfactorily, were accepted and
placed on file.
In Re
Warrants on
Opening S. A.
Boulevard.
On motion of Trustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
tied, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants accord-
ing to repor~ presented by the City Attorney covering
expenses in connection with the Acquisition and Opening
of Santa Aha Boulevard, the. widening of Flower Street
and the extension of Broadway, as follows:
J. M. Backs, County Clerk
Street Fund
W. F. Croddy
H. D. Connell
Clarence 01eson
$25~937.48
5,026.55
375.00
575.00
375.00
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In Re
Warrant for
Joe S. Nltchene~.
In Re
Bide Rejected
Acq. & Improv. Dist. #9.
In Re
Reso. No. 2~96
Approving Assess.
Flower Street.
In Re
Ordinance
Consenting to Tradsfer
of Franchise--Sou. Calif.Tel.Co.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in
amount of $25.00 in favor of Joe S. Mitchener covering
appraisal fees on Ctias. Chatlain property at the corner
of Bush and S~uta Clara.
On motion of T~ustee Sutton, seconded by Kelly and car-
tied, all bids on Acquisition and Improvement District
No. 9, known as the East Fourth Street Subway, were
rejected and the Clerk instructed to return bonds accom-
panying bids.
This being the day and hour set for hearing protests or
appeals of any person interested in the work, improve-
ment or assessment made therefor for the improvement of
a portion of Flower Street, in accordance with Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 2268 and the City Council being
duly convened in open ses~ on, proceeded to hear and
pass upon all protests presented.
No owner appearing to protest or object against the
assessment or any other of the proceedings taken, a resc
lution overruling protests or objections to assessment,
approving assessment and ordering the Street Superinten-
dent to attach warrant and record, was duly introduced,
read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2296 and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees W. J. Kelly, B.0. Sutton, F.L.
Nses, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees J.L. McBride, Stanley E. Goode.
An Ordinance was introduced aonsenting to the transfer
and assignment of franchise rights as the City of Santa
Ana is legally empowered to give under Ordinance No.
543 from the Pacific Teleph~e and Telegraph Company to
the Southern California Telephone Company. The ordinanc
was read, considered and referred to the City Attorney.
On motion of' Trustee Sutton, seconded by .Kelly and car-
ried, the City ¢'ouncil adjourned to Monday, March 23rd,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
Tot O;
Santa Ana City Hall.
March 23rd, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
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City Council met in reguSar adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
B.0. Sutton, Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Assembly Bill #398.
On motion of Trustee Goode~ seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the City Attorney~was in~tru~ted to send proper
resolution to the State Assemblyman and Sanator opposing
Senate Bill No. 398, which provides that taxes on intan-
gible personal property collected by the County Assessor
shall be given to the County.
In Re
Contractor's Bonds.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the following contractors, bonds were referred to
the Chair for approval or disapproval:
Miller & Schultz Lathing $800.00
" " Plastering 1000.00
J. D. Sanborn Plumbing 2000.00
In Re
Health Report.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the report of the Health Department for the month
of February, was referred to the Finance Committee.
In Re
Warrant
25-30 Club.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrant in amount
of $80.00 in favor of the Twenty-Thirty Club, towards
expenses of Clean-up Week during the week of April 13th.
In Re
Protests of
J. A. Goetz.
On motion c~ Trustee McBride, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, the protest of J. A. Goetz against the Oonditi~n
and depth of ditch in front of his service station at
2555 S. Main Street, was referred to the Council as a
whole for investigation.
In Re
Application for
Free License for Sciots.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton a~ car-
ried~ the aPplication of Wm. Dean for a free lic~ se to
conduct an Industrial Show sponsored by the Sciots,
was denied.
In Re
Advertise
for~ Gasoline Bids.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on
gasoline for the Street Department for the coming year.
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In Re
Ordinance
Amending License Ordinance
on Furniture Auctions.
In Re
Ordinance No. 940
Consenting to Transfer
Franchise Rights--Sou.Cal.Tel.Co.
An Ordinance was introduced amending License Ordinance
making it unlawful to sell at auction furniture and other
merchandise in the City of Santa Ana, unless permission
has been granted by the City Council. The ordinance was
read, considered and referred to the City Attorney.
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An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana consenting to
the Transfer and Assignment of Franchise Rights from the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to Southern
California Telephone Company."
was finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No.
940 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, W. J. Kelly, B. O. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Pu~inton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and c ar-
ried, the City Council adJour2ed to Monday, March 30th,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
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Santa Ana City Hall.
March 30th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sut~$,
Stamley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees W.J. Kelly.
~ Re
Electric Sign.
On motion of Trustee McBride, Eeconded by Sutton and car
tied, the application of the Cope Electric Company to
hang electric sign for Sherwin-Williams Paint Store at
303 W. Fourth Street, was granted under supervision of
the Electrical Inspector.
In Re
Application
Ralph H. Morrison.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of Ralph H. Norrison for ~
to conduct a flower stand and nursery business at the
northeast corner of Wright and First Street, was granted
without posting.for~the reason that no buildings are to
Be erected.
In Re
Appointment
Deputy Poundmaster.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Sutton and car-
ried, Geo. W. Kidd was appointed Deputy Poundmaster of
the City of Santa~Ana at the rate of $4.00 per day.
In Re
Reso. No. 2297
Declaring Weeds
a Public Nuisance.
A Resolution was introduced entitled as follows:
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha 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 ~ity of
Santa Ana and are a public nuisance; directing the Stree~
Superintendent 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 an Act of the Legislature of the State
of California entitled, "An Act authorizing Municipali-
ties to declare noxious or dangerous weeds growing upon
the streets or sidewalks or upon private property within
Municipalities to be a public nuisance, creating a lien
upon the property fronting upon such streets or side-
walks, or upon which such nuisance exists for the cost
of abating the same, approved May 26, 1918", and
amendments theroto."
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
designated Resolution No. 2297 and passed b~ the follow-
lng vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.0. Sutton, Stanley E.
Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees W. J. Kelly.
In Re
Ordinance No. 941
Regulating Auctions.
An Ordinance amending Section 17a of 0~dinance No. 688
regulating the sales of goods, wares and merchandise
auction, was finally read, considered, designated
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Ordinance No.941 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.O. Sutton, Stanley E.
Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Trustees None.
Trustees W. J. Kelly.
Noes,
Ab sent,
On motion of T~ustee Sutton, seconded by GOode and car-
Tied, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
~or of
y of Santa Ana.
Santa Ana City Hall.
April 6th, 1931. V:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees F. L. Purinton.and the Clerk~
Absent: Trustees J.L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
Stanley~E. Goode, B.O. Sutton.
A quorum not being present, no business was
transacted, all hearings continued and the
meeting adjourned to April 8th, 1931, at
7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROV~): /~
M~ybr 'df the City of Santa Aha.
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Santa Aha City Hall.
April @th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J~L. McBride, W.J. Kelly,
Stanley E. Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Absent: Trustees B.0. Sutton.
In Re
Communication
Calif.Real Estate Assn.
In Re
Dinner M~eting
American Legion.
In Re
Meeting of
Orange County
Central Labor Council.
In Re
$1ectric Sign.
In Re
Application
Cecilia Chalmers.
In'Re
Warrant of
Sou. Counties
Gas Co.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the communication from the California Real Estate
Association relative to advertising in the State Growth
and Progress Number of the California Real Estate Maga-
zine to be published in June, was taken under advisement.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode and car-
ried, the in~itation of the American Legion to attend a
dinner meeting at the Legion Hall, April 9th at 6:30 P.M
was accepted.
On motion of Trustee Good~, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the communication of the Orange County Central
Labor Council relative to a meeting to be held in the
K.P. Hall at Anaheim to discuss the serios problem of
depression and unemployment in Orange County, was refer-
red to a con~nittee.
were appointed as a
Trustees McBride, Goode and Kelly
committee to attend the meeting.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by Goode add car-
ried, the application of the Cope Electric Company for
permission to rehang electric sign for Western Auto and
Supply Company from 502 N. Main Street to 202 N. Main
Street, was granted under supervision of the Electrical
Inspector.
,On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the application of Cecilia Chalmers for permission
to conduct an office at her home, 401 E. St. Andrews
Place to sell bottled water, was referred to Trustee
Goode for investigation.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the warrant in amount of $3903.11 from the
C$unties Gas Company covering franchise tax for the year
1930, was accepted and the Clerk instructed to deposit
same with the Troasurer.
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In Re
Application
Board of Education.
In Re
Application
Israel Gindin.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Warrant for
S. H. Finley.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Reso. No. 2298
Charles W. Bowers Museum.
?
In Re
Ordinance
Amending License
Ordinance on Carnivals, etc.
On motion of Trustee Goode~ seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the application of th~ Board of Education for
authorization to purchase property at the southeast cor-
ner of Flower and Santa Clara Avenue for school play-
ground purposes in amount of $15,000.O0, was denied.
,,
On motion of Trustee Kelly4 seconded'by Goode and car-
ried, the application of Israel Gindin for permission to
conduct an auction sale of furniture at his place of
business, 420 N. Bycamore Street, was granted until Apri~
30th, 1931, which is the time when a new ordinance-become
effective regulating such auctions.
,,
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the monthly reports for March of the various City
Officers were referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Goode, seconded by Kelly and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in
of S. H. Finley in amount of $51.70 covering expenses
attending Metropolitan Water District meetings.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants
to demands audited by the Finance Committee.
A resolution was introduced authorizing the City Attorne
to institute such action or proceeding in the Superior
Court of the Cotuuty of Orange to secure an~adJudication-
to secure the residue
and construction of the provisions/under the trust eHtat
of Charles W. Bowers trust agreement to be used for
erecting a suitable museum in the City Of Santa Ana.~
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
nated Resolution No.2298 and passed by the following vote
Ayes, Trustees ~.J. Kelly, J.L. McBride, Stanley E.
Goode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees B.0. Sutton.
.
An Ordinance was introduced amending License Ordinance
regulating carnivals showing in the City of Santa Ana.
The ordinance was read, considered and referred back to
the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee Kelly, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
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Santa Ana City Hall.
April 20th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Purinton.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride,
Stanley Eo Goods, F.L.
Absent: Trustees W.J. Kelly.
Minutes of meetings of March 23rd, 30th,
April 6th and 8th were approved as read.
In Re
Communication
B.O, Sutton,
Purinton.
May Day Festival.
In Re
Warrant from
Sou. Calif. Edison Co.
In Re
Electric Signs.
In Re
'~ond of
Ralph E. Welch.
In Re
Contract with
City of Newport Beach.
In Re
Health Report.
On motion of Trustee Goods, seconded by Sutton and sar-
tied, the Clerk was instx-,_~ted to d2aw a warrant in
amount of $500.00 from the General ~m4 in favor of the
~siness Merits Association, donated for the purpose of
entertainment, etc., in connection with the May Mercb-~-
dising Festival to be held in Santa Aha, April 30th,
May let and 2nd, 1931.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Goods and car-
ried, the warrant in amount of $2598.64 from the Souther
California Edison Company cowering frachise tax for the
year 1930, was accepted and the Clerk instructed to
deposit same.
On motion of Trustee ~utton, seconded by Goods and-car-
ried, applications of electrical contractors to hang
electric signs, were granted under supervision of the
Electrical
Inspector as follows:
.Jerome & McDonald
Hen~yts Cycle ~hop
Curriers Ice Cream Co.
320 W. 5th
427 W. 4th St.,
2202 N. Main St.
On motion of T--xwAstee Goode, seconded by McB~ide and car-
ried~ the bond of Ralph E. Welch for Cement Sidewalk
and Curbing in amount of $500.00 was referred to the
Chair fo~ approval or disapproval.
On motion of Tmxstee McBride, seconded by Goods and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were inst~acted to sign con-
tract with the City of Newport Beach covering water to
be supplied outside the city l~aits of Newport Beach at
the Joint Outfall Sewer ~ight-of-way.
On motion of Trustee Goods, seconded by Sutton and ear-
tied, the Health Report of the County Health Department
for the month of Ma~ch, was referred to the Finance
Committee.
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In Re
Resignation
R.$. Elliott.
In Re
0o~aaunieation
0alif. Real Estate Assn.
In Re
Bids on
Gasoline.
~8O~NO. g899
Dst. Unpaid Assess.
Washington & Baker.
Y~ Re
~n~e ~Oe 949.
A~endin~ 0a~nival License.
On motion of Trustee Goods, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the resignation of R.S. Elliott, Captain of the
Police Force, to take effect May 1st, 1931, was
and vacation of two'weeks allowed.
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0n motion of T~ustee GOods, Seconde~.by Sutton and car-
ried, the co~unication f~a the Ca!~fornia Real Estate
Association relative to advertising in the State Growth
and Progress Number of the California Real Estate Maga-
zine to be published in June, was referred to the incom-
in~ City Council.
This being the time and place set for the opening of
bids on gasoline for the co~iD~ year and the City
being in open session proceeded to and did publicly
examine and declare all bids received as follows:
S andard Co. ' under t? wa§on
General Petroleum Corp. .12~ .04~ "
Langley 0il Co. .12~ .04~ " " "
u on Co. .os " "
~ motion of. Trustee Mc~ide, seceded by ~ode a~
~ied, all bids on gasoline were r~ferred to ~he
i~ ~ent to o~ck ~ report back ~ one week.
This being the time and place when and where interested
persons might appear and show cause Why bonds should
be issued upgn the secumity of the unpaid assessments
wo~k done and improvement made upon portions of
ton and Baker Streets, in accordance with Resolution of
Intention No. 2262 and the City Oounoil being now in
cession, proceeded to hear all protests presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bonds should not be Lesuada resolution was introduced
detex~aining .the unpaid assessments for work and
~ent made upon said streets, the aggrega~W thereof~
direotin6 bonds to be issued for the security of the
unpaid assessments, prescribing the denomination of
bonds and providing for the issuance of same in annual
series. Thc resolution was ordered filed, read, consid-
ered, designated Resolution No. 2~99 and passed by the
following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.0. Sutton, Stanley E.
~oode, F.L. Purinton.
Noes, T~ustees None.
Absent, Trustees W.=. Kelly.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An O~dinanoe amendi~ Ordinance No. 658 and maend-
merits thereto, pertaining to Carnivals, Tent Shows, etc.
,[
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was finally re~d, considered, designated Ordinance No.
942 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.0. Sutton, Stanley
Goods, F.L. Puminton.
Noes, Tl~Aste~8 Nor~.
Absent, Trustees w.J. Kelly.
0n motion of Trustee ~oode, seconded by 3utto~ and car-
ried, the'C~un~il proceeded to canvass the election
returns of ~he'G~neral Municipal Election of the City
'of Santa And held April 13th, 1931, and after canvassing
th~ same the following Resolution Declaming Result of
Election was read~ considered, designated Resolution No.
· 2300 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, B.0. Sutton,
Stanley E. Goods, FoLo Pumintono
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Tmmtees W.J. Kelly.
.Whereas, it satisfactorily appesms to the City Council
of. the city'ofl Santa Aha that not, ce of said election
duly and legally given as being held April 13th, 1931,
according to law. There were thi~ty-fou~ voting pre-
oincts established for the purpose of holdin6 said el.o-
tion, consisting of a consolidation of the regula~
election precincts established for holding the last
sen.tel State ~d Oounty elections.
The ~ouncil. finds that as a result of said election the
whole number of votes cast were 7619, and that the
following persons were voted for with the following
results, to-wit:
For Trustee, First Ward.
1. L.M. Fore.y, received 2116 votes.
2. Chas. A. Harnois received 2641 votes.
3. J.L. McBride received ~862 votes.
J.L. McBride having received the highest number of votes
is hereby declared the duly elected Trustee to represent
the First Ward for the ter~ of foum years.
For Trustee, Second Ward.
1. D. Jones, Jr. received 2300 votes.
2. John Knox received 2664 votes.
3. William J. Tway received 2628 votes.
John Knox having received the highest number of votes is
· h~reby declared ~he duly elected Trustee to represent
Second Wa~dfor the te~m of f~Ar years.
For'T~stee, Third Ward.
1. Willet S. Decker received 2249 votes.
2. J.E. Hall received 2539 votes.
3. Paul B. Witmer received 2612 votes.
Paul B. Witmer having received the highest number of
is hereby declared the duly elected Tx~stee to represent
the Third Ward for the texan of foum years.
For Trustee, Foumth Wemd.
1. W.J. Kelly received 3449 votes.
2; E.G. Wa~ner received 3896 votes.
E.G. Warner having received the highest ~,mber of votes
is hereby declared the duly elected Trustee to represent
the Fourth Ward for the tex-m of fou~ years.
For T~Astee, Fifth Ward. 1. A.C. HasenJaeger received 4976 votes.
2. F.L. Puminton received 2415 votes.
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~ ha~ing received the highest number of votes
is hereby declared the duly elected Trustee to represent
the Fifth Wa~d for the term of four years.
· For City Recorder known as City Judge.
1. Frank L. Besser received 1~6 votes.
2. Clinton Imes received 551 votes.
3. John G. Mitchell received 3365 votes.
4. John F. Talbott received 2417 votes.
.~Ohn G. Mitchell having received the highest number of
votes is herby declared duly elected City Recorde~ for
the term of fou~ years.
For City Clerk.
1. E.L. Yegely received 55~g.votes.
· 2. Clove SeAol-ia received 2 votes.
E.L. Vegelyhaving received the hl~hest number of votes
is hereby declared the duly elected City Clerk for the
term of fou~ years.
For City,a rebel, known as Chief of Police.
1. F.W. Howard received 3892 votes.
2. L.C. Rogers received 3596 votes.
F.W. Howa~dhavin~received the highest n,,mher of votes
is hereby declared the dmly elected City Marshal for the
term of fou~ yea~s.
,For City Attorney.
1. Clyde C. Downing received 42?8 votes.
2. Chas. D. ~wanner received 3~19 votes.
Clyde C. Dc~nin~ having received the highest number of
votes is hereby declared the dnly elected City Attorney
-fo~ the term of fou~ years.
For City Treaeu~er.
1. L.M. Ballard received 2396 votes.
2. Margaret L. Esau received 5036 votes.
Margaret L. Esau having received the highest ~mher of
votes is hereby declared the duly elected City T~easu~er
for the term of four years.
For Members of the Board c~ Education~ of the Santa A~a
High S~hool District.
1. ~. Woodson Anderson received ~1~ votes.
2. ~. ~g~ete D. B~e~ ~ecei~d ~62 votes.
3. W. ~ell ~ke received ~VYl votes.
4. J~W. Eatea received ~7 ~tea.
5. Rolla R. ~ys received ~7 v~es.
6. Roy S. ~ton ~eceived B148 votes.
7. Willi~ Iverson ~eceived ~ votes.
8' M.A. Patton received 20~ votes.
9~ ~ge R. Wells receive~ 42~0 votes.
10. ~telle M. Wor~a~ receive~ 1520 votes.
11. M~ion B. Youel received ~21 ~tes.
~. ~g~et D. Baker, W. M~ell ~ke, Rolla R.
Ge~ge R. Wells ~d N~ion B. Youel ~vi~ received
~g~at n~ber ~ votes ~e hereby declared d~y electe~
members of ~he ~ard ~ ~uoation for the $~ta ~ ~gh
School District fo~ the te~ of fou~
That eMs. proposition voted upon was lost by the
vote:
"-~1 the salaries of the respective members of the
City Council be increased to $50.00 per month, payable
monthly~"
Yes---1850
No---4566
The-term of office as a member of the City Council of
J. L. M~Bride, W. J. Xelly, B. O. Sutton, Stanley E.
Goods and F. L. Purinton, having expi~e~l, they adjourned
sine.die as a City Council of the City of Santa Aha.
APPROV]~:
~aye~ of the ~ity of ~amta Aha.
345
Santa Aha 0ity Hall.
April 20th, 1931. 9:lB P.M.
Xa Re
Election of
Mayor of the C~y of Santa Ans.
Appointment
Standing Co-,.~itteee.
MargAret L. Eeau.
This heir,.the Monday after the 13th day of April, 1951,
on which day was held a general municipal election iw the
City of Santa Aha and Jo~ Knox, J.L. McBride, E.G.
Wa~ner, Paul'B. Witmer and A.O. HasenJaeger having been
duly declared elected as members of the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana for the ensuing ~ex~n of fou~ yeal. a
and having each severally qualified by taking and sub-
scribing to the oath of office, and being personally
present, met as the City Council and proceeded to organi:
and did organize the City Council of ~be City of SantaAn&
The meeting was called to order by the Clerk.
~otton of T~ustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, TrUstee John Knox was elected Mayor of ~he
City of Santa Ans.
Mayor Enox then appointed the following standing 8om-
mittees: J. L. McBride---Water, Sewer and 3anita~y;
E. G. Warne~---Police and Public Buildings; Paul B.Witme:
---Fire, Building, Electric and Pl,,mbing; A.C. HasenJaeg~
---Street, Lights and Pa~k.
0n motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by EaeenJaeger and
carried, the bond of Margaret L. Esau as City Treasu~e~
in~nount of $50,OO0.OOwas approved.
0n motion of T~ustee McBride, seconded by ~asenJaeger and
carried, the City Couucil adjourned to Monday, April 27th
19~1, at ?:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.'
APPROV~:
'santa ~.
346
Santa Aha City Hall.
April ~-Tth, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regula~ adjourned session.
Meeting called to o~der by Mayor Knox.
Preseflt: T~ustees J;L; McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.O. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Ccmnnunicat ion
Cal. Real Estate Assn.
In Re
Program for
May-day Fiesta.
In Re
Conmmmication
City of Whittier.
lnRe
Constttutiomal
~men~memt No. 8.
In Re
Request--City of
~anta ~ Baseball Team.
In Re
Electric
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride
carried, action was deferred for one week on the request
of the Califor~ia Real Estate Association fc~ support in
issuing its Fourth Annual Growth a~d Progress Number to
be published in ~une.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seccmded by Warner
ca~ied, re.quest of R. Earl Ruddy, Secretary of the
ness Ments Association for permission tc e~ect a
in front of the City Hall and the use of the street on
Main Street between Third and Fou~thfc~ a program to be
held in connection with the May Merch,~dise Fiesta, was
granted.
Om motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger a~d
carried, the con~unication and Resolution No. 1596 from
the City of WhAttier relative to the present unemployment
a~Ation~ due to conditions existing in the oil industry
was referred to the City Attorney for investigation.
#
On motion of Trustee MaBrid$, ascended by Witmer and car-
ried, the cozmnunication from the City of Palo Alto
t"E Constitutional Amendment No. 8, which affects all
cities owni~ and operating public utilities, was refer-
red to the City Attorney for investigation.
On motion ~f T~ustee Witmer, seocmded by McBride and oar-
tied, the cmmmanication f~om the City of Santa Ama Base-
ball Team raquestin~ an appropriation to c~ver entry fees
equipment~ etc. in organizing a baseball team represent-
ing the City, was taken under advisement for one week.
.
On motion of'Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and oar-
tied, the applications of electrical contractors to hang
electric signs for Feints Millinery at 421 N. ~ycamore
Street and fo~ Wallace Refrigeration Company at 21~ N.
.Broadway, were granted under supervision of the Elect~i-
~al Inspector.
In Re
Report of
John F. Talbott, Judge.
Bonds of
City Officials
In Re
Water f~
~a~deni~g o
In Re
Request of
Mrs. ~lara Lacy.
In Re
-ApPlication
Heme. Oil COmpany
for Service Station.
InRe
Appoimtme~t
J olm ~ger.
VwRe
Appointment
of City Firemen,
347 i
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried,-the final repo~t of fines collected from April 1st
to 20th, 1931, of John F. Talbott, City Judge, was refer-
red to the Finance Committee.
On motion of T~ustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and ~
tied, the following city official,s bonds-were referred
to the Chair for approval or disapproval:
FioydW. Howsmd
Clyde C. Downing
John O. Mitchell
Edwgrd. L.. Veg~ly
Chief of Police
City Attorney
City Judge
C~ty Clerk
$2500,00
1000.00
1000.00
1000.00
'10000.00
On motion-of.Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and ca,-
tied, the matter presented hymn. William J. Tway rela-
tive to fu~nishingwater to vacant Iota for the purpose
of gardening-for the unemployed, without the charge of
installing meters, was referred to the Attorney, Trustee
McBride and M~. Hayes.
On motion of Tx~Astee HasenJaeser, seconded by McBride and
carried, the request of ~rs. Clara Lacy at plo E. Fourth
Street to have the loose lumber and building moved f~om
lot adjacent to her property, was referred to T~usteo
Witmer and the Fire Chief.
On motion ~f Trustee HasonJaesor, seconded by Wa~ner and
carried, the property at the southeast corner of Washing-
ton and Bristol Streets was ordered posted for special
uses and the hearing date set May 4th, 1931, in accordanc
in behalf of the Home Oil Oompan
with the application of W. F. Croddy/for permission to
erect a service statione
On motion of T~ustee Wi~ner, seconded by McBride and car
tied, John Luxembourger was appointed Fire Chief of the
City of Santa ~,.
#
On me,ion eg ~x*ustee Witmer, seconded by Warner an~ ca~-
tied, t~e followi~ Firemen were appointed for the City
of Santa Aua:
B, Sleeper
John T. Lacy
Cb. as. H. Roemer
Horace W. Lee
J~hn Gar the
Te D. Miller
Elmer Gates
Ben Patton
L, Co Ausmus
P. T. Brightwcll
J· J. Ha~sen
P · ~aques
E. R. Skaggs
Albert (}ax-the
D. H. ~mith
W. D~ Willson
G. R. Best
Paul D. Wheeler
aid Kimball
M. C. Moore
R. R. Ra~nond
J. E. Ca,dwell
C. H. Mater
~. O. Johnson
W. J. Jinkins
Henry Reed
W. R. ~OW~O
Home~ J. McCormack
Jack E. Patmor
348
In Re
Appointment
Lloyd H. Ba,nkso
In Re
Appointment
Harry N. Hayes,
In Re
Appointments
City Policemen,
In Re
Applications
of Policemen°
In Re
Appointments
Police Officers ·
In Re
Application
Walter E. Baker.
~ei~nationa.
vm Re
Resignation
Clyde L. ~enken.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by McBride and cam-
tied, Lloyd H..Banks was appointed City Auditor and Pu~-
chasing Agent of the City of Santa. Ama.
On motion of T~ustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
tiedw Barry N. Hayes was appointed to the office of
Manager of the .City Water Office.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seeom~ed by McBride and car-
and Policewe~an
tied, the following. Policemen/were appointed for the City
of Santa A~a:
Hsmry Fink
C.L. Neus chwan6er
B. F. Lutz
C. V. Ad-m-
Clyde D. Flower
R. H. Bernhard
W.E.B. Slle~wood
H. E. Holmes
N. C. Nelson
A. T. Holmes
To Ho Bond
Chas. W. Wolford
.J.W. Foster
Paul N. Oozed
J. W. Murray
W. A. Swain
Harry PricbA~d
F. A. N-ntsba~ger
Roy Ha~tley
Joe ~urillo
A. P. Bowden
William H. Beard.
Lon Morris
~. F. McWilliam~
~. E. Neet
B. A. Hershey
~Lentz
~o. G. Boy~
W. F. Nielsen
~ith ~llap
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried~ the applications of 8id Smithwic~ and E.E. Perry
re-appointment as Police Officers of the City were re.
ed to take effect April 30th, 1931, allowing fifteen days
vacation with pay.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, J. R. Buckles, T. J. Smith and J. B. Oasteix were
appointed Police Officers to fill vacancies becomin~
effective April ~Oth, 19~1.
On motion of Trustee McBride,
seconded by HasenJaeger and
carriedw the application of Walter E. Baker for a posi-
tion as Patrolman was filed for future reference.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the resignations of Harry ~outhworth, Assistant
Street Superintendent, and A. H. Bar-bell, Foreman of the
Garage, were accepted as of May let, 1~ allowing
fifteen days va.cation with pay.
On moti°n of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJae~er and
ca,tied, the rtsignation of Clyde L. Jenken as City
En6ineer~ Street Superintendent and Water Superintendent
was accepte$ a~ of May ~lst, 19~1, [llowing fifteen days
vacation wi%h pay°
In Re
Contract
fo~ Gasoline.
~n Re
Agreemen~ with
Oeneral Petroleum COrpo
In Re
Agreement
O. C. Griffith.
I~Re
Assembly Bill #486.
In Re
Suit for
Delinquent Taxes.
In Re
Reso. No. 2~01
Dst. Unpaid Assess.
ie~thFlower Street.
349
~ motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and oar'
tied, the bid of the Union Oil Company for city gasoline
at .10~ per-gallon for the coming ~a~ starting ~uly
1st, 1931, was.accepted and the Clerk instructed to re-
tumn the checks of ~he unsuccessful bidders.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
and carried~ the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign
agreement with the ~eneral Petroleum Corporation of
California covering the o~nstructiom of an electric sign
at ~he northeast corner of Seventeenth and Broadway ex-
tending over the fifteen foot set-back line established
along-North Broadway.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and oar-
tied, the Mayor and Clerk were instm~oted to sign an
a~reement wi~h G. C. Oriffith covering the construction
of an electric sign at the southwest corner of First and
Sycamore Streets, extending over the five foot set-back
line established by ordinance on West First Street.
On motion of T~ustee Warner, seoonded by McBride and oar-
tied, the City Attorney was instructed to notify Senator
N. T. EdWsmds and Assemblyman Edwamd Craig that the City
of Santa Aha opposes Assembly Bill No. 486 pertaining to
the levy-of license tax against wholesalers delivering
merchandise to retailers in municipalities.
O~motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Wa~ner and car-
ried, the City Attorney was &utlu)~ized to p~ooeed with
suit against the County of Orange to obtain moneys cover-
in6 delinquent taxes.
~nia b~ng the time and place when and where interested
persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
bo issued upon the secumity of the unpaid assessments f~
work done and improvement w~4e upon portion of North
Flower Street between Santa Clara Avenue and North Park
Boulevard, in accordance with Resolution of Intention No.
226~ and the City Council being now in session, proceede~
to hear all protests presented.
No person appearing to protest o~ show any cause why
bonds should not be issued a resolution was introduced
detex'minin6 the unpaid assessments for work and improve-
ment made upon said streets, the aggregate thereof~
directing bonds to be issued for the security of the
35O
~n Re
Reso. No.
Abating Weeds.
unpaid assessments, prescribin~ the denomination of said
bonds and providing for the iss,,a~ce of same in armual
series. The re~olution was ordered filed, read, consid-
ered, designated Resolution No. 2~01 and passed by the
following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G,'Warner~ Paul B.
Wi~mer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Enox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent,'T~ustees None.
A Resolution entitled:
"A Resolution ordering the Street Superintendent ~o
abate the public nuisance heretofore declared by the
Council of the City of Santa Aha to exist in th~ City of
Santa ~e, to-wit: Weeds which bear seeds of a wingy or
downy nat~e and attain such a large growth as to become
a fire menace when d~y and which are noxious and danger-
ous, growing upon certain streets, sidewalks and private
l~operty in ~ City of Santa Aha, by having the weeds
referred to removed."
was ordered fiied, read, considered, designated Resolu-
'tion No. 2S02 and passed by the following'vote:
Ayes, Trustees ~.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. HasenJaege~, John Enox.
NoeS, ~stce$ Nonce
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of Tru8tee McBride, seconde4 by Wi~mer and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
APPROV~:
351
Santa AB~ City Hall.
May 4th, 1931. ?:30 P.M.
City Council met in re,slat session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride~ E.G. Wa~ner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.O, HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: T~ustees None.
Minutes of meetings of April 20th and 2?th
were approved aa read.
In Re
Resignation
Geo. R. Wells.
In Re
Vacancies on
Planning Commission.
In Re
Appointments
.Planning Commission.
In Re
Resignation
J. B. Casteix.
In Re
Appointment
Alfred F. Moulton.
XmRe
Appointment--Interpreter.
In Re
Communication
Boulder Dam Assn.
In Re
Electric Sign.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the resignation of Geo. R. Wells as a member of
the Planning Cormmission to take effect April 28th, 1931,
was accepted.
On motion of T~Uatee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the offices of Geo. R. Wells, Clara R. Cushman,
Fred Orowell, Otto Haan and C. E. Walker as members of
the Planning Commission, were declared vacant.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the appointments of C. E. Walker, Clara R. Cushman
Wm. J. Tway, C. A. Green_leaf and Asa Hoffman as members
of the PlanniD~ Commission, made by Mayor Knox, were
approved.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
riel, the resignation of J.B. Casteim as a member of the
Police Department, was accepted.
On mqtion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car.
tied, Alfred F. Moulton was appointed Police Officer to
fill the vacancy made by resignation of J.B. Caateix.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried~ Joy Murlllo was appointed ~panish interpreter for
the Police Department at the additonaX salary of $10.00
per month.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and .car-
ried, the communication from the Boulder Dam Association
inclosing six different publication of the U.S. Reclama-
tion Service pertaining to Hoover Dam and its attendant
benefits~ was accepted and filed for future reference.
On motion of Trustee McBride~ seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of Gilbert-Weston-Stearns Inc., for
352
In Re
Bond--F,H. Heaton.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Monthly Warrants.
In Re
Petition--0rnamental Lights
Snd, Birch, 5rd & Ross Stl.
In Re
Application of
W.F. Croddy, Service Station.
In Re
Application
M~s. M.A. Styring.
In'Re
Application
Nadie Kaufman.
permission to hang an electric sign for Mash-Ward Motor
Sales at 310 E. Fifth Street, was granted under supervi-
sion of the Electrical Inspector.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the bond of F. H; Heaton fo~ Plastering in
of $1000.00 was referred to the Chair for approval or
disapproval.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the monthly reports of the City Officers for April
were referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger -~d
· carried, the Clerk was instructed to draw wamrants
lng to de~ands audited by the Finance Committee.
A petition was presented signed by 55% of the property
owners requesting installation of ornamental lights on
Second Street between Main and Ross, Birch Street be
Second and Fifth, Third Street between Broadway to Ross
and Ross Street between Second and Fifth Street. On
motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Wa~ner and carried,
the petition was taken under advisement for two weeks.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of W. F. 0moddy on behalf cf the
Home 0il Company for permission to erect a service sta-
tion at the southeast corner of Washington 'and Bristol
Streets, was referred to the Planning Commission for
recommendation.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
approving the application of W. F. Croddy on condition
that a ten foot set-back is established, was accepted and
the application granted.
On mot~ton'of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of Mrs. M. A. Styling for per-
mission to conduct an agency for selling bottled soft
soap at her home, 821 S. Parte~ Street, was referred to
the Planning Co~iission.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of Nadie Kaufman for permission
to construct a stucco building for the pumpose of a lunch
stand at the northeast corner of Wright and First Streets
In Re
Demand on
County of Orange.
-In Re
Advertising in
Calif. Real Estate Magazine.
In Re
Request of
M~sonic Lodge.
In Re
Proposal of Santa An,
Association of Insce. Agents.
In Re
Application--Service Station
for Oeneral Petroleum Corp.
In Re
Appointment
Special Police Officers.
In Re
Assembly Bill 1882.
353
was referred to the Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, secc~ded by Witmer and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to sign a dema~ on the
County of Orange in amount of $30,486.00 for delinquent
taxes and penalties due the City of Santa Aha.
.
Mr. H.N. All.man appeared before the Council requesting
a donation to be used for advertising in the June number
of the California Real Estate Magazine. The motion of
Trustee Warner to allow the sum of $58.00 for a half page
advertisement in the Magazine, not receiving a second~
Mayor Knox requested Trustee HasenJaeger to take the
Mayor Knox then seconded the motion and it was carried.
Mayor Knox then resumed the Chair.
On'motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the request of the Masonic Lodge for a donation to
be used for advertising in the Masonic Bulletin was hear~
and the amount of $85.00 allowed for a half page advertis
ment.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the proposal of the Santa Aha Association of
Insurance Agents relative to placing the fire and Casual-
ty insurance and surety bonds for the City of Santa Ana
with and through the Association, was taken under advise-
ment for two weeks.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the property at the southeast corner of Main and
Bishop Streets was ordered posted for special uses and
the hear~g date set May llth, 1931, in accordance with
the application of the ~neral Petroleum Corporation to
erect a service station.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
oarried~ R. R. Miller was appointed a special police
officer at a salary of $140.00 per month and Mrs.
McMillan was appointed special police woman at a salary
of $60.00 per month.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Attorney was authorized to send a telegram
to Senator Edwards and Assemblyman 0raig opposing Aasem-
bly Bill 1882 as being detrimental to the futume welfare
of Orange County.
In Re
Allocation of
Water from Hoover Dam.
In Re
Constitutional
Amendment No. 8.
In Re
COn, hi s s lone r
Bldg. Electrical & Plumbing.
In Re
Application
Lacy Furniture Co.
In Re
Reso. No. 230~
Orange County Water
Saving & Replenishment Dist.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner s~d car-
ried, the Chair was authorized to appoint a committee to
investigate allocation of Hoover Dam energy. Trustees
McBride, Witmer, HasenJaeger and the City Attorney were
appointed as the committee.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and
tied, the matter.relative to Constitutional Amendment No.
8, effecting all cities owning and operating public
utilities, was referred back.to the City Attorney for
two weeks.
On 4otion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride
carried, the Building, Electrical and Plumbing De~
were placed under Trustee Witmerts supervision with in-
structions to give recomendations for appointments at
the next meeting.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the application of Raymond Ray, Attorney, in
behalf of the Lacy Furniture Company for permit to hold
an auction sale of furniture at 896-08 N. Broadway, was
referred to the City Attorney for investigation and re-
port beck in one week.
A Resolution entitled:
"That, Whereas, there is now pending before the Legis-
lature of the State of California Assembly Bill No.18§I
entitled "An Act to create a District to be called
tOrange County Water Saving and Replenishment District, t
etc., and
Whereas, it has been brought to the attention of the
Board of Trustees of the City of $anta Arm, Orange Coun-
ty, State of California, that the enactment of said
Assembly Bill No. 1861 into law would greatly retard the
growth and development of the City ~ ~anta Arm, and
Whereas it is the unanimous opinion of said Board of
Trustees of the said City of Santa Arm that it would be
unwise for the said City of Santa Ana to becomes member
of the district sought to be created by said Assembly
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board of Trus-
tees of the City of Santa go on record as being opposed
to the passage of said Assembly Bill No. 1861.
Resolved that copies of this Resolution be forwarded
to the Senator and Assemblyman representing this Dis-
trict in the State Legislature of the State of California"
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, desig
nated Resolution No. 230~ and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B. ,
A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, T~tees None.
In Re
Reso. No. 2~OA
Oil Industry affecting
Unemployment in California.
A Resolution petitioning President Hoover to call an
extra session of co~gress to enact national legislation
to meet the critical situation in the oil industry and
to,place an in~ediate embargo or tariff against foreign
355
shipments of oil and petroleum produots and~hioh is
necessary to save the American oil industry and the un-
employment situation in Oalifornia~ was introduced, read
~onst~ero~ designate~ Resolution No. 2304 an~ passe~
the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L..MeBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.O. HasenJaeger, John Enox.
TI~/StOO~ None,
Trustees None,
Absent~
On mot$o~ of T~usteo McBri~e~
seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, May llth,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
SPPROVED:
May~ of th~ Ci~ of ganga Anae
'356
manta Aha City Hall.
May llth, 1931. ?:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adJoumned session.
Meeting called to order by the Clerk.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, Paul B. Witmer,
A.C. HasenJaeger..
Absent: Trustees E.G. Warner, John Enox.
In the absence of Mayor Enox, on motion of
Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, Trustee McBride was appointed Mayor Pro Tam.
In Re
Co~nunioation
American Legion.
In Re
Oommunication
S.A.LegionDrum Corps.
In Re
Communication
Santa Aha Register.
Sign for
First Christian Church.
In Re
Application
Henry S. Okamoto.
In Re
Electric Signs.
On motion of Trust, ee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the communication of W. Hunter Leach, Commande~
~ of Santa Aha Post 131 relative to motion made and carried
by the American Legion appointing the Commander and 0.A.
Jacobs as representatives to appear before the City Coun-
cil for the purpose of requesting donations, etc., was
accepted and filed for fu~m~e reference.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HaeenJaeger and
carried~ the cozmnunication from the Santa Ana Legion Drum
Corps requesting a donatio~ of $800*00 for new uniforms
for the D~um Corps, was referred to the Finance Committe~
for one weeke
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the coamiunication from the Santa Aha Register
relative to the publication of an edition devoted to the
Valencia Orange Show and County Fair for this year and
requesting the City to take space in Said edition, was
referred to the Finance Committee for one wee~k.
.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of the First Christian Church
for permission to hA~g a sign advertising a revival meet-
ing of the Church at Sixth and Broadway or. at Sixth
Main, was referred to 'the Chief of Police and Street
~uperintendent with ~ower to act~
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Wi~mer amd
carried, the application of Hermy S. Okamoto for permis-
sion to sell produce and flowers, that he ralses~ in
front of my residence at 1330 S. Main Street, was refer-
red to the ~ealth Department to report back in one week.
,,
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, applications of electrical contractors to hang
electric signs~ were granted under supervision of the
In Re
Warrant - H.L. Hanson, Mgr.
Tn Re
Bond of
Seimer B. Koonce.
In Re
Application of
General Petroleum Corp.
Im Re
Application for
Newspaper Stand.
In Re
Application
Spanish-Americam War Veterams.
In Re
Personnel of
Bmilding Dept.
357
Electrical Inspector as follows:
~k~ller. Oonfectionery Store 204 N. Main St.
Green Cat 0afc 415 N. Main St.
Dr, R. 0. Grower 1227 S. Main St.
0~motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the-Clerk was instructed to d~aw warrant in
favor of H.L. M~nson, Mgr., amount of $61V.50 covering
two concerts given during National Music Week, from the
Music Fu~d.
0n motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by. HasenJaeger and
carried, the bond of Seimer B. Koonce for Lathing Work
amount of $800.00 was referred to the Chair for approval
er disapproval.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the application of the General Petroleum Corpor-
ation for permission to erect a service station at the
southeast corner of Main and Bishop Streets, was referred
to the Planning Commission for reco~endation.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
was accepted and the application of the General Petroleus
Corporation was granted to erect service station.
On motion of Trustee Witmer,~seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the application of Louis Hill and Ralph Lambert
for permission to erect a newspaper stand in front of
$ch~Rmm-~ohnson Drug Store at t~ southwest corner of
Fourth amd S2camore Streets was referred to the Chief of
Police with power to act.
0n motion of Trustee NasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the application of the Spanish-American War
Veterans for a donation of $50.00 to attend convention,
was referred to the Finance Committee to be taken up
July 1st, 1931, when the budget is made for the fiscal
year.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded Dy HasenJaeger and
carried, it was decided that the personnel of the Buildiz
Electrical, Plum~ing and Plastering Department remain
uncb-ng~d until further investigation of the building
program is made as outlined by the Builder,s Exchange and
the Maygr.
i 358
In Re
Abandonment Portion of
Oorner.of Washington & Poinsettia.
In Re
Re~o, No, 2305
Approv. Assess. Diagram
Richland Street.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried~ the City Attorney was authorized to institute
proceedings for the abandonment of a portion of the
southwest corner of Washington and Poinsettia Streets and
the expenses of all proceedings to be paid by property
owners ·
A resolution was introduced approving assessment diagram
covering, the work and improvement in, on and along a
portion of Richland Street and Flower Street, in accord-
auce with Resolution of Intention No. 2280. The resolu-
tion was ordered, filed, read, considered and designated
Resolution No. 2305 and passed by the following.vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, Paul B. Witme~,
A.C. HasenJaeger.
Noes, Trustees Nonee
Absent, Trustees E,G~Warner, John Knox.
,
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
A~lae
Santa Ana City Hall.
May 18th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
359
City Council met in regular mesSion.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.¢. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of City Council of meetings,May 4th
and llth approved as read.
In Re
~orrection of Minutes.
In Re
Senato~ N.T. Edwards.
In Re
Request of
Board of Education.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the minutes at the meeting held May llth, 1931,
with reference to personnel of the Building Department
remaining uncb-~ged, was ordered to read as follows:
"On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, it was denided that the personmel of the Build-
ing, Electrical, Plumbing and Plastering Department
remain unchanged until further investigation of the
bui.lding program is made as outlined by the Mayor."
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and
ried~ the co,~m~-~cation of Senato~ N. T. Edwards
that Assembly Bill No. 1861 had been withdrawn, was
accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasen.laeger
carried, the Board of Education was pex~mitted to
cement curb along the west line of the pavement, now in
place on Ross Street between Washington and Fifteenth
cement sidewalk on the west side of Ross Street between
the same limits to the present grade of ground, both to
be constructed at its own expense.
In Re°
Request of
Wm. C. Hoofer.
In Re
Eleetric Sign.
In Re
Protest of
Insurance Agents.
On motion of T~ustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer mad
carried, the request of Wm. C. Hoofer to place a red
electric light at the end of Grand Avenue on the north
side of his property, located at the morner of Grand and'
~nta Clara~ was referred to the Street Department.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of the Robertson Electric Cor-
poration for permission to remove electric sign at 106 E.
Fourth Street and rebang at 417 N. Main Street for D~.
Ralph Murane, was granted under supervision of the
Electrical Inspector e
A protest signed by William McKay and other insurance
agents in the City, against changing the method of allo-
cation of City insurance was read. On motion of Trustee
In Rs
Plans & Spec.
Ornamental Lights
Ross, Birch, Third & Second Sts.
In Re
Standing Committee
Chas.W. Bowers Memorial Museum.
In Rs
Appointment
DeWitt Dudley.
In Re
Resignation
Rollie L. Montgomery.
In Re
Application
Henry S. Okamoto.
I~ Re
Sale of Produce
W.~lVth Street.
I~ Re
Electrical Energy
Contracted--Moulder Dam.
ImRe
Application
A. M. Stauffer--Duplex.
McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and carried, the protes
was accepted and filed for future reference.
On motion of Trustee'McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the City ~ngineer was directed to prepare plans
and specifications forths installation of ornamental
lights on Ross Street between Secqnd and Fourth, Birch
Street between Second and Fourth, Third Street between
Ross and Broadway and'Second Street between Ross and
Sycsmore·
On motion of Trustee WarDer, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, a standing committee composeA of T. E. Stephenson,
C. D. Ball, Robert L. Brown, Miss Lulu Minter and S. H.
Finley, were appointed to act as an advisory board to the
City Council in the construction of the Charles W. Bower
Memorial Museums
#
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by WasenJaeger a~
carried, DeWitt Dudley was appointed City Engineer, Water
and Street Superintendent to succeed Clyde L. Jenken as
Of June 1st, 1931.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the resignation of Rollie L. Montgomery as
garage foreman was accepted to take effect June let,
allowing one week,s vacation.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of Henry S. 0kamoto to sell produce
in front of his residence, 1330 S. Main Street, was re-
ferred to the Planning Commission with power to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, Na~or Knox was appointed as a committee of one to
investigate and report back on the sale of produce by
W.W. Gardner in f~ont of his residence at lOSO W. l?th St
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded~by McBride and
carried, the City Attorney was authorized to advise Mr.
Arthur Strasburger, President of the Board of Water Com-
missioners of the City of Los Angeles, that the City of
Santa Aha ia not ready to contract for electrical energy
from Boulder Dam.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
carried, the property at 402 S. Garnsey. Street, known as
Lot 12, Block 1, Polytechnic Villa Tract, was ordered
posted for special uses and the hearing date set May 25th
1931, in accordance with the application of A. M.
to erect a duplex.
On motion of T~ustee McBride, seconded by Wttme~ and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, May 25th,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
Mayo of Sant'~' Aha.
Santa Aha, City Hall.
May 25th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
~esent:
Absent:
Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
A. C. EasenJaeger, John Knox.
T~ustees J.L. McBride.
In Re
Oommunication
20-30 Olub.
In Re
Co~mnication
C. A. Miller.
In Re
Communication
S. M. Reinhaus.
In Re
Health Report.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the communication of the 20-30 Club expressing
their desire to cooperate with the City Council in any
manner, was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the communication of C. A. Miller relative to the
City of Santa Aha enacting laws to prohibit left-hand
turns on certain busy s~raet corners, was referred to. the
Chief of Police for investigation.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by by Witmer
and carried, the communication from S. M. Reinhaus with
reference to the enforcement of the parking ordinance
around the Cou~t House block and discommoding out of town
people conducting their business in the Court House by
tagging and fining them, was referred to the Chief of
Police for investigation.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the monthly report of the Health Department for the
362
In Re
Electric Signs.
In Re
Application
Chas. F. Havens.
In Re
Application of
First Natl.Bank of Santa Ara.
In He
Application
Cora M. Bacon
In Re
M~eting of
Sd.of Water & Power.0ommissioners.
In Re
Applicatibn
~.A.Legion Drum Corps.
month of April, was referred to the Finance Committee.
.On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer
and carried, the applications of electrical contractors
for permission to hang electric signs for the Santa Ara
Hotel at 808 ~N. Main Street and for the Ranch Market at
· .1245 S. Main ,Street, and J. HoWar~ Petit at 2321 No.
Main street, were granted under supervision of Electri-
cal Inspector ·
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeger
carried, the application of Chas. F. Havens, represent-
ing the Lincoln Progressive League, for permission to
use Birch Park June ?th and 14th, was taken under advise
merit for one week.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and
tied, the application of The First National Bank of
Santa Ana for permission to construct a stucco duplex
at the southwest corner of Washington and Van Ness, was
referred to the Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the rec~,endation of the Planning Commission was
accepted and the property at the southwest corner of
Washington and Van.Ness was ordered posted.fo~ special
uses in accordance with the application of the First
National Bank. Hearing date set June 1st, 19~1.
.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the application of Cora M. Bacon for
to conduct ~ beauty parlor in her home, 1621 Durant
Street, was referred to the Planning Commission.
.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner
and carried, the Chai~ was authorized to appoint a. eom-
mittee to attend the meeting of the Board of Water and
power Commissioners of Los Angeles to be held May 2?th
at 15 A.M. for a conference relative to the proposed
contract for transmission of Hoover Dam Power. Trustee
McBride
Hasenjaege$/and the City Attorney appointed as committe,
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger
ca~ried, the request of the Santa Arm Legion Drum Corps
for a donation to buy new uniforms, was denied on
account of lack of funds.
Roll Call: Ayes,
Noos,
Absent,
Trustees Paul B. Witmer, A.C.
HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Trustees E.G. Warner.
TrtAstees J.L. McBride.
In Re
Application
A. M. Stauffer.
In Re
Communication
S.A. Register.
In Re
Appointments
Special Police Officers.
In Re
Request
Wm. C. Hoofer.
In Re
Position of
Assistant Bldg. Insp.
In Re
Rose. No. 2~06
Tidelands of Huntington Beach.
363
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the recommendation of the Planning 0ommission was
accepted and the application of A. M. Stauffer for permis
sion to erect a duplex at 402 S. Garnsey Street, was
granted.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger the
request of the Santa Ana Register for the City o~ Santa
Ana to advertise in the special edition devoted to the
Orange County Valencia Show and Fair, be denied.
No action taken on the motion.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the request of the S~ta Aha Register relative
to special edition, was taken under advisement for one we
On motion of Trustee Warner,
carried, Norman Sprowl and ~.
seconded by HasenJaeger and
B. Berry were appointed
special police officers of the City of Santa Aha, wSthout
pay.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the request of Wm. C. Hoofer for the installa-
tion of a red electric light at the end of Grand Avenue
on the north side of his property, was referred to Mr.
Dudley of the Street Department for answer.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaegerand
carried, the position of assistant build~ inspector
held by E. E. Patmor was declared vacant temporarily, on
account of lack o~'building in the City, same~to take
effect June 1st, 1931, allowing two weeks vacation.
,,
A resolution was introduced requesting Govenor Rolph, Jr.
to act favorably upon Assembly Bill No. 4 giving the
tidelands of Huntington Beach to the City and also giving
the City the power to drill-offset wells upon their own
tide lands. The resolution was ordered filed, read, con-
sidered, designated Resolution No. 2306 and passed by the
following vote:
Ayes, Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer, A.C.
HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees Nonce
Absent, Trustees J.L. McBride~
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Council adjourned.
Santa Ana City Hall.
June 1st, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox..
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of May 1Sth and 26th
were approved as read.
In Re
~hort Course
University of Sou. Calif.
In Re
Meeting of
Met. Water District.
In Re
Application
MA~S. 0. P. 01sen.
In Re
~RequeSt of
Judge J.G. Mitchell.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Monthly Warrants.
In Re
Agreements
P.G. Belssel
General Petroleum
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the Clerk was authorized to purchase three
$15.00 books for employees and officials to attend the
sum~ner course at the University of Southern California
to be held June Sth to 13th, inclusive, 1931.
,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the communication from ~he Metropolitan Water
District relative to meeting of the Board of Directors
with the Executive Officers and Governing Officials of
the fourteen cities in the District for the purpose of
discussing the bond election of the District, to be held
June 4th at 8:30 P.M., was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of Mrs. 0. P. 01sen for permission
to conduct a lunch stand on the boulevard mt the Gilmore
Service Station on Chapman and Santa Aha Boulevard, was
denied, for the reason that the Council cannot grant appli
cations for stands on public highways, Clerk to advise
Mrs. Olsen of Council's action.
.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the request of Judge J.G. Mitchell for permission
to leave the State for thirty days, was granted~ to take
effect June 8th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the monthly reports of the City Officers for
the month of May, ware referred to the Finance Committee.
.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according
to monthly demands audited by the Finance Committee.
O~ motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute
a~reements with P. G. Beissel and Lillian L. Beissel, his
-I
In Re
S.A.V.I. Stock
of M. Nisson.
In Re
Application
First Natl. Bank.
In Re
Application
Chas. F. Havens.
In Re
Edition of
s.A. Register.
In Re
~onations.
In Re
.val of Sidewalk
& Curb on N. Main St.
In Re
Appointment
of Inspectors.
365
wife, covering the construction of a wrought-iron
upon the front of building on So. Main Street between
Walnut and Pine Streets, and with the General Petroleum
Corporation covering the construction of an electric sign
at service station located at the southwest corner of
So. Main and Bishop Streets, both of which extend over
the five foot Set-back line established on South Main St.
.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the City Auditor was instructed to send a copy of
the proceedings to the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Compa-
ny pertaining to stock on'property deeded to the City by
M. Nisson on Santa Ana Boulevard.
,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the application of the First National Bank for
permission to erect a duplex on the southwest corner of
Washington and Van Ness Streets, was referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the request of Chas. F. Havens, representing the
Lincoln Progressiv$ League, for permission to use Birch
Park, June 7th and 14th, was denied.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, it was decided to take a half page advertisement,
amount of $84.00, in the Santa Ara Register for the
special edition to be published devoted to the Valencia
Orange Show and County Fair.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, on account of the decrease in the assessed valua-
tion on property, no more donations be made until the
new budget is prepared July 1st, 1931.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the Street Department was authorized to remove
the old sidewalk and cumbing on the east side of Main
Street between Fifth and Sixth, except at corners, and
reface with rock and oil when property owners deposit
the sum of $36§.00 with the City..
,,
On motion of Trustee Wttmer, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, S. I. Preble, W. O. Packard and H.O. Crowe were
appointed Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspectors,
respectively.
366
Roll Call: Ayes, Trustees ~L. NcBrtde,
Paul B. Witme~, A.C. Nasen~aege~, John K~ox.
Noes, Trustees E.G. Warner.
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of Trustee Warmer, seconded by NcBride and car-
ried, the City Co~cil adjourned to Nonday, J~e 8th,
of t~e ity of S~ta ~a.
Santa ~a City Hall.
~ity Oo~cil met ~ ~egula~ adjourned session.
Neeti~ called to o~deP by Nayo~ ~ox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. WaPne~,
Pa~ B. Witme~, A.C. 'HasenJaeger, Jo~ ~.
Absent: T~stees None.
In Re 0n motion of ~ustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaege~ ~d
Invitation ca~Pl~d, ~e ~vttation from C~s. F. ~vens to attend
Chas. F. ~vens. the Nissionary ~liance Church, ~sday eveni~, J~e
llth, at which time Nartin Lurer ~omas will spe~, was
accepted ~d filed.
In Re ~ motion of Tr~tee Wi~er, seco~ed by Wa~e~ ~d
Co~icati~ ~ied, the co~ication of the Automobile C1ub of Southe~
Auto Club of Sou. Calif. Califo~nia ~elative to placi~ new speed l~it signs at
a nominal p~lce, was ~eferred to ~e Street Dep~tm~t
with ~eco~endation that local labo~ be ~ed tf possible.
In Re 0n motion of Tr~tee Hasenjaege~, seconded by Wa~ne~
Application carried, the application of ~s. N. H. DiePke~ fo~ pe~-
~s. M. H. Die~ke~. mission to sell f~cy nee~ework,~erchiefs a~ hosle~
at ~er h~e, 914 Lacy Street, was ~efe~red to the Pla~in
Co~Ission.
~ Re A petition was presented si~ed by citizens ~d p~ope~ty
Petition to o~e~s ~equesti~ the Co~cil to ~e ~e of Staffed
~e Names of S~eetm. St~eet'to Eighth S~eet and ~e n~e of V~ce Street to
In Re
Bonds.
In Re
Communication
Good Gover~ent
& Economy Leagde.
In Re
Application
A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co.
to install Wigwags--4th St.
In Re
Appropriation
to ~ummer Playgrounds.
In Re
Abandonment
Alley In Tract #210.
Xn Re
Agreement with
Southern Pacific Co.
367
Ninth Street. On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by
McBride and carried, the petition was referred to Trustee
HasenJaeger for investigation.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the following bonds were referred to the Chai~ for
approval or disapprovall
Oilchrist & Hatch
DeWitt Dudley
Josephine Smith
Janey Lowry
Cement Work
Street Supt.
Cashier
Assessment Clerk
$ 500.00
3000.00
1000.00
1000.00
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the com~munication of the Good Government and
Economy League,opposing ~he' request of the local Chamber
of Comerce for an appropriation of $8,422.00 towards
expenses of the Chamber, believi~ that it would be
unwise from the average tax payers point of view at
this time, was referred to the Finance Con~nittee.
On .motion of Trustee HasenJaeger~ seconded by McBride and
carried, the Chair was authorized to appoint a committee
to meet with a representative of the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway Company for the investigation ,f the
Railway Oompanyts application to remove the crossing
gates at the grade crossing of East Fourth Street and
it tracks in the City and to substitute two Standard #3
wigwags. Trustee HasenJaeger and Warner appointed as
the cormnittee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
vied, the sum of $2000.00 from the General Fund was
appropriated to Summer Playgrounds on condition that the
Board of Education appropriate the same amount.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the matter of abandoning a certain twelve foot
alley running Easterly and Westerly through Tract No.210,
from Shelton Street to Baker Street, was referred to Trus
tee HasenJ aeger.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign agree-
ment with the Southern Pacific Company Covering the
installation of a twelve inch cast iron water main under
their tracks between Santiago and Poinsettia Streets on
Sixth Street.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car.
tied, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayor~the Cit~f Santa Aha.
Santa Ana City H~ll.
June 15th, 1951. 7:50 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting.called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None~
Minutes of meetings of June 1st and 8th were
approved as read.
In Re
Commmunication
Chief of Police.
In Re
Application
John B~ov~nTabernacle.
In Re
Application
Campbellts Food, Ltd.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to write Stanley
Reinhaus advising him that his communication relative to
enforcement of parking ordinance around the Court House
was referred to the Chief of Police and he will use dis-
cretion in tagging out of town cars with courtesy cards
for first Offences.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application Carl A.LanSdown, representing
the John Brown Tabernacle, for a temporary permit to lo-
cate a Tabernacle building on the west side of Broadway
between Fairview and Cubbon Streets, meetings to start
July 12th and run for three weeks, was granted according
to arrangements made.
On motion of Trustee McBrile, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of G. B. Darnell and Campbellts
Food, Ltd. requesting that the corner ~ Flower and Santa
Ana Boulevard be rezoned to permit the erection of a
building to be used for the manufacture of breakfast
foods, was referred to a co,~nittee. Trustees, HasenJaege
McBride and Witmer appointed as the comittee.
~n Re
~eed from
Charles H. Baldwin, et ux.
In Re
Protest of
Mrs. Tillie Eolgate.
In Re
Agreement with
G. G. Boyd.
In Re
Application
Firestone, Inc.
In Re
Petition to
Change Names of Streets.
In Re
Appointment
E. G. Warner.
369
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger
carried, the deed from Charles H. Baldwin and Esther M.
Baldwin, his wife, covering a certain p~ece of property
on Towner Street between Falrview and Russell, for street
purposes, was accepted and the Clerk instructed to have
same recorded.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the protest of Mrs. Tillie Holgate, 408
Street, against the noise made at the Moose Hall located
at Fourth and Spurgeon, was referred to the Chief of
Police and Trustee Warner.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign an
agreement with G. G. Boyd covering the transfer of one
Harvey Davidson Motorcycle to the City of Santa Aha,
classified as an emergency vehicle under the Motor Vehicl
Act of the State of California.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride
carried, the application of Firestone Incorporated for
the removal of additional curb on First and Main Streets,
was denied.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the petition of residents and property owners
to change the name of Stafford Street to Eighth Street
and the name of Vance Street to Ninth Street was'denied
for the reason that it disarranges the street numbers
on the east end of the streets.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, Trustee E. G. Warner was appointed a special
police officer of the City without pay.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJager and
carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, June 22nd
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
37O
Santa Ana City Hall.
June 22nd, 1951. 7:50 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by the Clerk.
Present: Tr~Astees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
A.C. HasenJaeger.
Absent: Trustees J.L. McBride, John Knox.
In the absence of Mayor Knox, on motion of
Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, Trustee Warner was appointed Mayor
Pro Tem.
In Re
Protest of
Reeves Aylmore.
In Re
Auction of
M~pton Bros. Furnitume Store.
In Re
Health Report.
In Re
Electric Signs.
In Re
Demand--H.L. Hanson, Mgr.
In Re
Applications Of
Harry Crickler & J.N.
Guisler.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the communication of Reeves Aylmore protesting
against certain regulations under the Plumbing Code of
the City, was referred to Trustee Witmer~ Mm. Crowe and
the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the application of Wade B. Hampton to conduct
an auction for the pumpose of selling stock of furnitume
of Hampton Bros. at §14 N. Main Street, was referred to
the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried~ the report of the Health Dep~tment for the
month of May was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried,' the application of Electrical Contractors to
hang electric signs for Bob Murphy at 422 W. Fifth Stree
and for Tonyts Cafe at 51~ Bush Street, were granted
under supervision of the Electrical Inspector.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaegerw seconded by Witmer and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in
favor of H. L. Hanson, Mgr. for the sum of $565.80
covering two band concerts given by the Nnnicipal Band.
On motion of Tr~ tee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer ~d
carried, the applications of Harry Crickler to erect a
small building at 15~0 W. 5rd Street and of J.N. Guisler
to construct a frame stand at 181~ W. 8th Street, were
referred to the Planning Cormnission.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the recon~nendation of the Planning Commission,
disapproving applications as being contrary to zoning
ordinance, was accepted and the applications of
In Rs
Communication
City of Glendale.
In Re
Substitution of Attorneys.
In Re
Amendment of
License Ordinance.
In Re
Petition fo~
Sidewalk--S. Main St.
In Re
Appointment--L.B. Pearl.
In Re
Request of
Knights & Daughters
of Taber.
In Re
Withdrawal of
Application of Campbells Food Ltd.
In Re
Reso. No. 2507
Adopting Map--Alley.
371
Harry Crickler and J. N. Guisler were denied.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer
carried, the communication of the City cg Glendale and
Resolutiormadopted by the Cities of Glendale, Burbank
and Pasadena for an extension of time of cc~tract with
the United States for Hoover Dam electrical energy, were
accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare a
similar resolution.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Wltmer and
carried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign a
petition ~ubstituting Clyde C. Downing, City Attorney in
the place and stead of Charles D. Swanner, in the case
of the City of Santa Aha versus William Wagner, et al.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an
Ordinance amending License Ordinance relative to peddler
license in the City.
,,
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the petition of property owners requesting
installation of sidewalks on the west side of Main Stree
between Pomona Street south to the Country Club Gardens
Addition, was referred to Trustee HasenJaeger.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, L. B. Pearl was appointed special police
of the City without pay.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the request of the Knights & Daughters of Taber
for a donation to represent the City of Santa Ana at
their convention to be held July 14th to 17th, inclusive
was taken under advisement until new budget is prepared.
,,
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the communication of Campbells Food, Ltd. re-
questing the withdrawal of thei~ application for rezon-
lng of property at Flower and Santa Aha Boulevard, was
accepted.
A resolution adopting map for the abandonment of a cer-
tain ~W~l~e foot alley running Easterly and Westerly
through Tract No. 210, from Shelton Street to Baker
Street, was filed, read, considered, designated Resoluti,
37,2
In Re
Reso. No. 2308
Intention--Abandonment of Alley.
~ Re
Reso. No. 2309
Overruling Protests
& Approving Report--Weeds.
APPROVED:
Mayor Protem Of the City of Santa Aha.
Noes ~
Absent,
No. 2307 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, Eo O. Warner.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees J.L. McBride, John K~ox.
A resolution was introduced declaring it to be the inten
tion of the City Council ~o order the closing up and
abandonment of a certain twelve foot alley running
Easterly and Westerly through Tract No. 210, from Shelto
Street to Baker Street. The resolution was ordered
filed, read, considered, designated Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 2308 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees Paul B,. witmer, A. C. HasenJaeger,
E.G. Warner.
Trustees None.
Trustees J.L. McBride, John Knox.
Noes,
Absent~
This being the time when interested persons might be
heard concerni~ the report of the Superintendent of
Streets covering expenses in connection with cleaning
noxious aud dangerous weeds from private property in the
City of Santa Aha, and the City Council being now in
regular session, proceeded to consider protests. No
owner of property liable to be assessed for said work
made written protest against the work and no person
appearing to protest, object or show any cause why this
work should not be approved, a resolution overruling pro
tests or objections to assessment, approving the report
and ordering the Street Superintendent to file a copy
thereof with the Taxx Collector, was introduced.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
designated Resolution No. 2309 and passed by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes, T~ustees Paul B. Witmer, A. C. Hasenjaeger, E. G. Warner,
Trustees None.
Trustees J.L. McBride, John Knox.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, June 29tk.
1931, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber.
Santa Ana City Hall.
June 29th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
373
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by the Clerk.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
A.C. HasenJaeger, Paul B. Witmer.
Absent: Trustees John Knox.
In the absence of Mayor Knox, on motion of
Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and carried,
Trustee McBride was appointed Mayor Pro Tem.
In Re
Communication
Railroad Commission.
In Re
Secretary's Salary
Planning Commission.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Bond of
Thomas Haverty Co.
In Re
Communication
John Drenning.
A co~mmunication from the Railroad Commission was read
requesting action taken on the application of the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company to install wigwags
at railroad crossing on E. Fourth Street. On motion of
Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and carried,
action was deferred for one week on the application of
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the communications from the Planning Commission
relative to the salary of the secretary of the Planning
Commission and withdrawal of Mrs. Clara R. Cushman as
secretary, was taken under advisement for one week.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Clerk was instrncted to draw warrants according
to bills submitted by R. G. Dun & Company amount of $1.72
credit
and Business Men's Association amount of $8.37 for the/
investigation of the Campbell Food Company making appli-
cation for change of zone in the City.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the bond of the Thomas Haverty Company for
Plumbing .Work in amount of $2000.00, was referred to the
Clerk to investigate the Plumbing Ordinance with refer-
to personal and surety bc~ds. Following the report on
motion of T~ustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and car
tied, the bond of Thomas HavertY Company was referred to
the Chair for approval or disapproval.
On motion of Trustee Witm~r, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the oommunication of John Drenning requesting that
he be given his old Job as street sweeper, was referred
to Trustee HasenJaeger.
374
In Re
Bower ' s Memor~a~ Museum.
In Re
Abandonment Proceedings
Widening of Flower Street.
In Re
Application
Seven Day Advents.
In Re
Application
Ray Palmer Thelan.
In Re
Referees Salary
W. 17th Street Widening.
In Re
Reso. No. 2810
Requesting Extension of Time
Hoover Dam Electrical Energy.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried~ the Clerk was instructed to notify the advisory
committee for the Bowerts Memorial Museum to submit
recommenda6ion as to the architect to be employed for th~
erection of said building.
,,
On motion of Trustee Witmer, .seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
resolution abandoning all proceedings for the opening,
widening and acquisition of Flower Street between Walnut
Street and Seventeenth Street.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
tied, the Chair was authorized to appoint a committee to
investigate the application of the Seven Day Adventist
Church to erect a temporary church building at Tenth and
Broadway~ and report back in one week. The Council as
a whole were appointed as the committee.
An application signed by Ray Palmer Thelan for t he re-
zoning of property at 302 S~ Broadway to erect an apart-
ment house was read.
On recommendation of the Planning Con~nission and on mo-
tion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and car-
.. tied, the property extending south from Walnut Street to
the north line of Chestnut Avenue on both sides of So.
Broadway and extending on either side to the center of
the block be posted for First Class Apartments or "C"
Zone and the property on the west side of Sycamore Street
between Walnut and Chestnut, for depth of lots~ be
for Courts and Apartments of "B" Zone and hearing date
set July 6th, 1981.
,,
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to d~aw ~arrants in
favor of J.C. Wallace, Carl Mock and Chas. Aubrey, refer-
ecs, for $325.00 each, in compliance with an order of the
Superior Coumt. covering appraisal fees in connection with
proceedings on West Seventeenth Street Widening.
A resolution was introduced requesting from the Secretary
of Interior of the United States an extension of time
within which to contract with the United States for Hoove:
Dam Electrical Energy to November 15th, 1931. The reso-
lution was ordered filed, read, considered, designated
Resolution No. 2310 and passed by the following vote:
375
Ayes, Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
A.C. HasenJaeger, J.L. McBride,
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees John Knox.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayo~b-Tehi ~f ~he Gity of Santa Ana.
C~yyOlerk.
Santa Aha City Hall.
July 6th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.G. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of June lSth,
29th approved as read.
Church.
In Re
Application
Roman Catholic
In Re
Application
Company "L".
In Re
Electric Signs.
In Re
~d cf
Consolidated Terrayzo Co.
22nd and
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the application of L. Callahan, representing the
Roman Catholic Church, for permission to erect a church
building at 1715 W. Ft~th Street, was referred to the
Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by-Warner and car-
ried~ the application of C. J. Cain, representing Company
"L", 185th Infantry for a donation of $200.00 to the Mess
Fund for stumner encampment, was referred to the Finance
Con~nittee.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the applications of Gilbert-Weston- Stearns Inc. to
hang electric signs for J. I. Decker at 419 N. Broadway
and Cadillac Garage at 505 S. Main Street, we~aa-g~nted
under supervision of the Electrical Inspector.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the bond of the Consolidated Terrayzo Company for
376 ·
In Re
Application
~th Day Adventists.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Rezoning of
S. Broadway & Syc~nore Sts.
In Re
Application
C. G. Valentine.
In Ro
Petition Denied
Sidewalks--S. Main St.
In Re
Reso. No. 2311
Abandoning Proceedings
Flower St. bet Walnut & l~th St.
Cement Sidewalk and Curbing amount of $500.00 was
to the Chair for approval or disapproval.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride
carried, Rev. Ford representing the Seventh Day Adventist
was permitted to withdraw his application for permission
to erect a temPorary church building at the corner of
Tenth and Broadway.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the month.ly reports of the City Officers were
referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and
tied, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants according
to demands audited by the Finance Conmnittee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the matter of rezoning S. Broadway, both side of
said street between Walnut and Chestnut and ~he west side
of S. Sycamore Street between Walnut and Chestnut, was
referred to the Planning ComEisston for recommendation.
On motion of. Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
was accepted relative to the rezoning of S. Broadway and
S. Sycamore Street arid the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an Ordinance changing the zone on said streets
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the property at 935 W. Bishop Street was
posted for duplex and the hearing date set July 13th, in
accordance with the application of C. G. Valentine to
remodel house for duplex.
,,
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the petition of property owners and residents
on the west side of S. Main Street between Pomona and
the Country Club Gardens for the installation of side-
walks, was denied.
A resolution was introduced resolving tha6 Resolution of
Intention No. 2266 and all proceedings had thereunder be
and the same are hereby rescinded, abamziened and declared
null and void. The resolution was ordered filed, read,
considered, designated Resolution No. 2311 and passed
by ~he following vote:
377
In Re
Ordinance
Amending License
Ordinance.
In Re
0~dinance
Rezoning S. Sycamore & Bdwy.
Ayes,
Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Santa Ana
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
An Ordinance .entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of
amending License
Ordinance No. 658 of the City of Santa Ana, and relating
to Section 43 thereof and other sections."
was introduced, read, considered and referred back to the
City Attorney.
An Ordinance was introduced amending Zoning Ordinance No.
809 to change the zone on both sides of S. Broadway
between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street from Single
Family Residence Zone to Apartment House District Zone
and on the west side of S. Sycamore Street ~etween Walnut
Street and Chestnut Street from Single Family Residence
Zon~ to Two Family and Apartment House District Zone.
The Ordirance was read, considered and referred back to
the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, July 13th,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
~/Or the ~lty of 'Santa~ Ana.
37!8
Santa Ana City Hall.
July 13th, 1931. 7:30 P.N.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, Jo~bn Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Application
~m. H. Wollaston.
In Re
Application
Lee Bryant.
In Ro
Application
Henry S. 0kamoto.
In Re
Communication
Ministerial Assn.
In Re
Communication
Clyde C. Downing.
In Re
Resignation
R. R. Miller.
In Re
Cemmunication
City of Colton.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the application of Wm. H. Wollaston for permis-
sion to erect a lath and glass house on the frontof lot
located at 2028 N. Main Street, was referred to the Plan-
ing Conmnission. On motion of Truatee Hasenjaeger,
seconded by Warner and carried,the recommendation of the
Planning Commission was accepted and the property was
ordered posted f~or special uses and the hearing date set
July 20th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of Lee Bryant for permission to
duct a Used Car Market at ll8 E. First Street, was grante.
,,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the application of Henry S. 0kamoto to buy and
sell product at his home, 1330 S. Main Street, was
Roll Call: Ayes, Trustees E.G. Warner, A.C. Hasenjaeger,
John Knox.
Trust~ees J.L. McBride,~ Paul B. Witmer.
Noes,
Absent,
Trustees None.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the communication from R.C. Smedley, Secretary
of the Ministerial Assn., with reference to eliminating
slot machines in Santa Ana, was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the communication of Clyde C. Downing, City
recommending that the Ordinance licensing slot machines
in the city be repealed and that said ~lot machines be
eliminated at once, was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and
tied, the resignation of R. R. Miller as Special City
Policeman to take effect July 18th, 1931, was accepted.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the connnunication with Resolution No. 7~0 attached
In Re
Ordinances
Met. Water District.
In Re
Donation to
Knights ~ Daughters
of Taber.
In Re
Closing Street for
Knights & Daut. of Taber.
I~ Re
Application
C. G. Valentine.
In Re
Donation to
Company "L" Mess ~_~d.
In Re
Application
Roman Catholic Church.
In Re
Advertise
Three Automobiles.
379
from the City of Colton concurring with the City of Santa
Ana in requesting extension of time for Hoover Dam Elec-
trical Energy, was accepted and placed on file.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, communication with Ordinances Nos. 19 and 20 at-
tached from the Metropolitan Water District, were accep-
ted and the Clerk instructed to post Ordinances.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in
amount of $25.00 from the Advertising Fund in favor of
Knights and Daughters of Taber to be used for transporta-
tion purposes during their convention in Santa Aha.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Chief of Police was authorized to close the
roadway of Broad~ay between ~econd and Fourth Streets
a period not to exceed 1} hours, Thursday evening July
16th, to be used by Knights and Daughters of Taber for
drill purposes.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of C. G. Valentine for permission
to remodel house into a duplex at 935 W. Bishop Street,
was referred to the Planning Commission. On motion of
Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and carried, the
~eeSmmendation of the ~lanning Commission was accepted
and the application of C. G. Valentine was granted.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in
amount of'$200.00 from the Advertising Fund in favor of
Company "L" Mess Fund for summer encampment.
On motion of Trustee Ha~enjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
was accepted and the property at 1~18 W. Fifth Street
was ordered posted for special uses in accordance with
the application of the Roman Catholic Church to erect a
church. Hearing date was set July 20th,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on
two automobiles for the Police Department according to
specifications on file in the Auditor's office and one
automobile for the City Clerk's Office License Department
380
In Re
Ordinance
Repealing Slot Machine Ordinance.
In Re
Ordinance No. 943
Rezoning S. Sycamore & B~oadway.
APPROVED:
M~of the t~ of Santa .Aha.
prices not to exceed $800.00 each.
An Ordinance was introduced repealing Section 92-A of
License Ordinance No. 771 relating to Slot Machines in
the City of Santa Aha. The Ordinance was read, con-
sidered and referred back to the City Attorney.
,,
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 809 to
change the Zone on both sides of South Broadway between
Walnut Street and Chestnut Street from Single Family
Residence Zone to Apartment House District Zone and on
the West side of South Sycamore Street between Walnut
Street and Chestnut Street from Single Family Residence
Zone to Two Family and Apartment House District Zone."
was finally read,considered, designated Ordinance No.
943 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Wa~ner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
City ~le~.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings held July 6th and 13th,
were approved as read.
In Re
Communication
A. N. Cox.
In Re
Conm~tmication
Or. Co. Civic League.
In Re
Health Report.
In Re
Library Board.
In Re
Bond--J.I. Halsel.
In Re
Continuation of
Hearing on Richland St.
In Re
Protest of
Thomas I. Dunham.
Santa Aha Cit2 Hall.
July 20th, 1931. ?:30 P.M.
On motion of T~ustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the communication from A. N. Cox, Manager of the
Finle. y Hotel, complaining about the noise and commotion
that is made on French Street just south of Fourth
was referred to the Chief of Police and Police
,,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the communication from Wayne Goble, Secretary of
the Orange County Civic League, relative to donations
expenditures made by the City Council, was consigned to
the waste basket.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the report of the Orange County Health Depart-
ment for the month of June, was referred to the Finance
Committee.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the report of the Santa Ana Public Library for the
fiscal year ending June 30th, 1931, was referred to the
Finance Committee ·
On motion of Trustee McBride,. seconded by Warner, and car
tied, the bond of J. I. Halsel amount of $500.00
Cement Sidewalk and Curbing, was referred to the Chair
for approval or disapproYal.
A protest signed by Wm. and Emma Block against the assess
ment on their property on Richland Street, was read.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the hearing on the impr~ement of Richland
Street was continued for~ one week, July 2?th, 1931.
,,
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the protest of Thomas I. Dunham against a $3.60
weed assessment on Lot 9 of the Pine Street Tract, was
referred to Trustee Hasenjaeger.
382
In Re
Application of
Bt.Joseph's Catholic Church.
In Re
Application
Roman Catholic Church.
In Re
Application
Wm. H. Wollaston.
In Re
Agreement
R.F. Goudey.
In Re
Special Counsel
for Court Suits.
In Re
Salary of
Sec:y. Plan.
qommission.
In Re
Ordinance No. 944
Slot Machines.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the property at the corner of Stafford and Garfield
Streets was ordered posted for special uses and the hear-
ing date set July 27th, 1931, in compliance with the
application of St. Josephts Catholic Church to erect a
Convent.
Protests were heard of property owners against the erec-
tion of a church building ~at 1715 W. Fifth Street by the
Roman Catholic Church. On motion of Trustee McBride and
seconded by Witmer and carried, the protest of property
owners was referred to the Planning Commission for
recomme~dati on.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of Wm. H. Wol~laston for permission
to erect a lath and glass house at 2025 N. Main Street
~as referred to the Planning Commission for
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
accepted and the application of Wm. H. Wollaston was
granted.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the aEreement with R. F. Goudey, covering services
as Engineer at the Joint 0utfall Sewer, salary of $37.50
per month, was approved and the Mayor and Clerk were
authorized to sign same.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
tied, the City Attorney was authorized to employ special
if necessary at a reasonable salary
counsel/for research work in connection with suit filed
by H.T.. Foust against Chief of Police Howard and suit
filed by the City against the County of Orange for delin-
quent taxes ·
The motion of Trustee Witmer~to fix the salary of the
secretary of the Planning Commission at $28.00 a month,
not receiving a second, Mayor Knox requested Trustee
Warner to take the Chair. Mayor Knox then seconded the
motion and it was lost when Trustee McBride questioned
the fact that an Ordinance was in effect fixing the
of the Secretary of the Planning Commission at $50.00 a
month; question was referred to the Attorney to investiga
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance repealing Section 92-A of Ordinance No.
383
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by the Clerk.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger.
Absent: Trustees John Knox. ·
In the absence of Mayor Knox, on motion of
Trmstee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, Trustee McBride was appointed Mayor
Pro Tern.
In Re
Hearing --Improvement
of Richland Street.
658, entitled "An Ordinance providing for the Licensing
of Business, Shows, Exhibitions and Games conducted in
the City of Santa Ana, fixing the Rate of Licenses there-
fore, snd providing for collection thereof", as amended
by Ordinance No. 771 of said City."
was finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No.
944 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, July 27th,
1931, at 7:30 P.~., in the Council Chamber.
Cit~ C~er~. "'
Santa Ana City Hall.
July 27th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
This being the time and place fixed for the continued
hearing on the appeals filed against the assessment for
~e improvement of Richland Street, the Council after a
full, fair and impartial hearing, opportunities being
given all persons present to be heard and the Council
being of the opinion that said assessment'should in cer-
tain respects be modified, on motion of Trustee Hasen-
jaeger, seconded by Witmer and carried, the Superinten-
dant of Streets is hereby ordered to reduce the amount
of Assessment No. i from $687.68 to $342.00 and to
reduce the amount of Assessment No. 2 from $145.86 to
$3.80 and to apportion the amount so reduced by increas-
lng assessments No. 4 to 21 inclusive and No. 27 and Nos.
In.Re
Architects for
C.W.BQwers Memorial Museum.
In Re
Request of
Ministerial Assn.
In Re
Application
A. T. & S.Fe Ry. Co.
In Re
Electric Signs..
In Re
Petition for
Street Light.
In Re
Ordinance No. 21
Met. Water District.
In Re
Appointment
Assistant Poundmaster.
29 to 33 inclusive, and Nos. 35
tionately.
,
On motion of
carried,
Memorial
to 40 inclusive, propor-
Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
the recommendation of the Charles W. Bowers
Museum Board that Horace Austin and Frank
Lansdown .be appointed architects for drawing the plans
and specifications for the museum, was approved and the
Attorney was instructed to draw contract covering employ-
ment of architects subject to approval of Council.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, t~he request of The Ministerial Association for
perr~ission to use Birch Park to hold Union Church Servi-
ces Sunday evenings beginning August 2nd and continuing
through September 6th, 1931, was granted.
,,
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the application of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company for permission to install wig-
wags at the crossing on East Fourth Street and remove
gates, was denied and the Clerk was instructed to advise
the Railroad Con~nission of the Council,s action.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, secc~ded by Warner and
carried, the applications of the Santa Aha Electric
Company for permission to install electric signs for the
Santa Ana Gymnasium 'at 609 W. 4th Street and Dutton Pie
Company at 210 N. Broadway wer. e granted under supervision
of the Electrical Inspector..
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
r~d, the petition of residents for street light in the
Vicinity of Camile and Maple Streets, was heferred to
the Street Commissioner to investigate.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the communication and Ordinance No. 21 of the
Metropolitan Water District was accepted and the Clerk
instructed to post Ordinance in a conspicuous place.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, D. W. Cox was appointed assistant poundmaster
at $4.00 per day during the rabies epidemic.
In Ee
Proposal
Geo. K. Conrad.
In Re
Application of
St.Josephs Catholic Church.
In Re
Boulder Dam Power.
In Re
Plans & Spec.
Improvement of W.1Vth
and Eucalyptus Streets.
In Re
Application of
Modernistic Motor Lodge-Corp.'
In Re
Application
Roman Catholic Church.
385
On motion of Trustee Warner, ,seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the proposal of Geo. K. Conrad to take care o£ and
clean the two acres on N. Flower Street known as Scout
Camp for the right to live there and raise garden truck,
was referred to the Purchasing Agent to consult with the
Orange County Council of Boy Scouts.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of St. Josephs Catholic Church for
permit to erect a Convent on the corner of Garfield and
Stafford Streets was referred to the Planning Co~nnission
for recommendation.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, sec G~ded by Witmer and
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
was accepted and the application of St. Josephs Catholic
Church was granted.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the City Attorney was instructed to request the
City Attorney of Pasadena to meet with the City Council
at his convenience, for further discussion of Boulder
Dam Power.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the Engineer was instructed to prepare plans
and specifications for the improvement o~ W. Seventeenth
Street betwee~ Main and Flower Streets and of Eucalyptus
Street between Seventeenth and Nineteenth Streets, accord
ing to p~tition presented.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the property located 222 feet East of McClay
Street on the north side of First Street with a frontage
of 248 feet was ordered posted for neighborhood business
and special use in accordance with the application of the
Modernistic Motor Lodge Corp. for permission to build a
Motor Lodge and Service Station. Hearing date was set
for August 10th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of the Roman Catholic Ch~rch
to erect a church building at 1715 West Fifth Street was
denied on recommendation of the Planning Commission and
protests were approved by a majorit~
386
In Re
Reso. No. 2312
Approving Assess.
Richland Street.
In Re
Reso. No. 2313
F~xing Time of Hearing
Upon Issuance of Bonds
A. & I Dist. #V--W.
APPROVED:
1Vth St.
This being the ~ay and hour fixed for the continued
hearing upon p~otests on the improvement or assesament
made for the improvement of Richland Street~ in aqcord-
ance with Resolution of Intention No. 2280 and the Super-
intendent of Streets having presented assessment for the
imprOvement of Richland Street as modified and the Coun-
cil being satisfied with the correctness of sa~e~ on
motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner itwas
moved that a resolution overruling protest or objections
to assessment and ordering the Street Superintendent to
attach warrant and record, was duly introduced, read,
Gonsidered, designated Resolution No. 2312 and passed
by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger,
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees John Knox.
The City Attorney having filed a report of the amount
necessary for payment of interlocutory judgments and
costs and expenses of Acquisition and Improvement of
District No. 7~ known as West Seventeenth Street, des-
cribed in Resolution of Intention No. 2184, a resolution
was introduced fixing the time for hearing upon issuance
of bonds for said acquisition. The resolution was
ordered filed, read, designated Resolution No. 2313 and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees John Knox
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Wttmer and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
of the
y.of Santa Ana.
387
Santa Ana City Hall.
August 3rd, 1931. 7:50 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present:~Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of July 20th and 27th
were approved as read.
In Re
Communication
Cleve Sedoris.
In Re
County Aid
Widening W. 17th St.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Communication
Rose Thurnaer.
In Re
Application
Latter Day Saints Church.
In Re
Application
Chas. F. Wolford.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaegor and
carried, the communication of Clove Sedoris relative to
the painting of automobiles with a spray gun on the lot
adjoining his property, 408 E. Third Street, and same
being a nuisance to his tenants, was referred to the
City Attorney for investigation for one week.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the minute resolution of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Orange ordering that 25% County Aid from
the Auto Tax Fund be allowed the City of SantaAna ~or the
widening of West Seventeenth Street, was accepted and
the City Attorney instructed to write a letter of thanks.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the monthly reports of the City Officers for
July, were referred to the Finance Cormmittee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants according
to demands audited by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeg~r and
carried, the communication of Rose Thurnaer relative to
passing an Ordinance whereby all dogs should have identi-
fications plates on their collars and all owners should
have wire enclosures for dogs in their yards, was refer-
red to the Finance Committee.
,,
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeg~r, seconded by McBride and
carried, the application of the Latter Day Saints Church
for pemnission to use Birch Park, Saturday, August 8th,
denied for the reason that the Park is for the use of
was
the
public.
On motion of
carried, the
Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
area bounded on the north by Walnut Street,
:188
In Re
Application
Geo. K. Conrad.
In Re
Appointment
Rex Kennedy,
In Re
Boulder Dam
Power Declined.
In Re
Budget 1931-32.
In Re
Suggestions for
Budget Reduction.
In Re
Bids for
Advertising.
on the west by Cedar Street, on the east by the Santa Fe
Railway and on the south by the east and west center line
between Pine and Chestnut Streets, was ordered posted for
Light Industrial Zone in accordance with the application
of Chas. F. Wolford to rezone property at 806 E. Pine
Street. Hearing date was set August.lOth, 1931.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of Geo. K. Conrad to take care of
and clean the two acres on No. Flowor Street known as
Scout Camp for the right to live there and raise garden
truck, was denied.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeg~r and
carried, Rex Kennedy was appointed as a member of the
Library Board to fill the vacancy left by the expiration
of L. G. Swalest term of office.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Wa~ner and car-
ried, in view of ths fact that the City of Santa Ana does
not own its distribution system, it is the concensus of
the Council to decline to enter into a fifty year con-
tract with the government for Hoover Dam Electrical
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the budget for the year 1931-1932 was approved as
submitted by the City Auditor.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, Trustee Witmer was requested to submit in.writing
his suggestions for decreasing expenses as outlined in
the budget for 1931-193~ and his reasons for such reduc-
ti on s ·
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
tied, the Council proceeded to open bids for city adver-
tising for the coming year as follows:
Register Publishing Co. .65~ .60~ .60~
Orange County Reporter .45 .40 .35
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger
carried, bids for city advertising were taken under
matter
advisement for one week and/referred to the City Attorne
for legal opinion with reference to awarding the contract
to the Register Publishing Co. on the grounds that one
member of the City Council is a stockholder in said
Company.
In Re
Bids
City Printing.
I~ Re
Bids
3 Automobiles.
In Re
Reso. No. 2S14
Adopt. Plans & Spec.
Seventeenth, Main and oth~rm.
In Re
Reso. No. 2315
County Aid for
W. Seventeenth St.
389
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the Council proceeded to open bids for City
Printiug for the coming year as follows:
Dennis Printers $1064.00
G. P. Campbell 1315.60
Standard Printing Co. 1654.25
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and c ar-
tied, all bids were referred to the Purchasing Agent f~
checking to report back in one week.
,,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the Council proceeded to open bids for three
automobiles to be furnished the Police Department and
License Inspector, as follows:
Harry D. Riley--l-1928 Studebaker Dictator Coupe $545.00
1-1929 Roosevelt Coupe 485.00
L.D. Coffing Co. ~ New Plymouth Sedans ) $2400.00
i " " Business Coupe)
2 " Dodge Sedans 2270.00
1 " " Business Coupe 1065.00
n.J. MacMullen 2 New Chevrolet Sedans 1600.00
1 " " Coupe 677.00
M.N. Harmon 2 Willys Sedans M~el 97 1520.00
1 " Coupe " 650.00
Wm. C. Hein~ichs 2 New DeSoto Standard Sedans 1598.00
1 " Plymouth Business Coupe 737.00
2 " " Sedans 1590.00
1 " " Business Coupe 737.00
Geo. Dunton 2 New Ford Standard Sedans 1480.00
2 " " Town Sedans 1560.00
i " " Standard Coupe 620.00
i " " " Roadster 552.00
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, all bids were referred to Trustee Warner and the
Purchasing Agent to report back in one week.
A resolution adopting plans and specifications fc~ the
improvement to be made upon portions of Seventeenth, Main
Broadway, Du~ant, Ross, Greenleaf, Flower, Eucalyptus,
Eighteenth, Nineteenth Streets and a certain alley, was
filed, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2314
and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Trustees None.
Noes,
Absent,
Trustees None.
A resolution was introduced resolving that the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Orange determine and believe
that the improvement West Seventeenth Street in the City
of Santa Ana is of general County interest and that Count
Aid should be extended therefor. The resolution was
filed, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2315
and passed by the following vote:
39O
In Re
Reso. No. 2~16
Intention-- 17th, Main, et al.
Ayes,
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
,
A resolution was introduced declaring
Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, Paul B. Wit met.
it to be the
tion of the City Council to order the improvement of
Seventeenth, Main, Broadway, Durant, Ross~ Greenleaf,
Flower, Eucalyptus, Eighteenth, Nineteenth Street and a
certain alley. The ~'esolution was ordered filed, read~
considered, designated Resolution of Intention No. 2316
and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trust~ses J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, August 10th,
1931, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
ARPROVED:
391
Santa Ana City Hall.
August 10th, 1931. V:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absen$,Trustees None.
In Re
Application
Martin,s Used Car Mkt.
In Re
Report ~f
County Auditor.
In Re
Rezonlng Area
Walnut, Cedar, etal.
In Re
Application of
Mod~nistic Motor Lodge Corp.
In Re
Request of
Prestdentts Emergency
Committee for Employment.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the application of Martints Used Cars for permit
to wreck used cars and sell used parts in the frame
building at 519 E. Third Street, was referred to the
Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the report of W.T. Lambert, County Auditor
placing Santa Anats valuation at $20,253,010.00 for the
Year 1931-193~, was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion of Trustee McBrid e, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the rezoning of the area bounded on the north by
Walnut Street, on the west by Cedar Street, on the east
by the Santa Fe Railway and on the south by the east and
west center line between Pine and Chestnut Streets, was
referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carriad, the recommendation of the Pla.nning Commission
was accepted and the rezoning of said area approved~ and
Attorney instructed to prepare Ordinance to change zc~e.
On motion of Trustae McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of the Modernistic Motor Lodge
Corporation for permission to erect a motor lodge and
service statio'n on East First Street east of McClay Street
was referred to the Planning Co~ission for recommendatio~
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
accepted and the application was approved.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, t~h~ request of the Executive Secretary of the
President's Emergency Committee for Employment for a
report on the work done and yet to be done in the way of
public construction to relieve unemployment was referred
to the City Auditor for answer.
392
In Re
Application
Reid Notor Co.
In Re
Application
E. D. Bouchey.
In Re
Application
S. J. Francis.
In Re
?urchase of
Automobiles.
In Re
City Printing.
In Re
City Advertising.
On motion of Trustee NcBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carriad, the proparty at the southeast corner of Si~th
and Spurgeon Streets was ordered posted for special uses
and the hearing date set August 17th, 19~l, in accordance
with the application of the Reid Notor Co. to move Used
Car Narket Steel Shed from Nain an~ Washington to Sixth
and Bpurgeon Streets.
On motion of Trustee Im~cBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger ar~
carried, the property located at ltl0 VJ. Sixth Street
was ordered posted for special uses and the hearing date
set August l~th, 1931,· in compliance with the application
of E.D. Bouchey on behalf of the Bishop of Los Angeles
and San Diego to enlarge building and maintain a Day
Nursery at ltl0 W. Sixth Street.
On motion of Tr~st~e Hasenjaegor, seconded by Warner and
carried, tb~ property at ~l~ So. Broadway was ordered
posted for special uses and hearing date set August 17th,
19~l,in accordance with the application S. J. Francis to
remodel house and conduct doctor's office at the location
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger ~d
carried, contracts for furnishing the City of Santa Ana
with three automobiles be awarded as follows:
~. C. Heinrichs DeSoto Sedan $799.00
N. N. Harmon Willys Sedan 7~0.00
Geo. Dunton Ford Coupe 8~0.00
in accordance with bids submitted and t~hat chec~mof all
unsuccessful bidders be returned.
On motion of Trustee NcBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, contract for C~ty Printing was awarded to the
Dennis Printers for ~e total bid of $100~.00, as being
the lowest responsible bidder and all checks of unsuccess-
ful bidders be returned.
The motion of Truste~ NcBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger
that the contract for city advertising be awarded to the
Orange County Reporter as t~he lowest responsible bidder,
amended
was/on motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and
carried, t~hat all bids for advertising be rejected and
the Clerk instructed to readvertise for bids.
Roll Call on Amendment:
Ayes, Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees J.L. NcBride, A.C. Hasenjaeger.
Absent~ Trustees None.
393
In Re
Reso.~ No. 2517
Ordering Issuance
of Acquisition Bonds
Acq. & Improve. Dist.
West Seventeenth Street.
In Re
Ordinance
Rezoning Area ~bounded
by Walnut, Cedar, Santa Fe
Ry. Pine & Chestnut Sts.
In Re
Ordinance~
Fixing' Tax Rate 1931-~2.
This being the time and place vhen ard where interested
persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
be issued against t~e land in tlne Assessment District
in Acquisition and Improvement District No. V, also
k~ow~, as West Seventeenth Streeb, for the purpose of
obtaining the emount required to pay the interlocutory
Judgments in the action brought to condemn the property
sought to be taken for the 'acquisition and improvement of
West Seventeenth Street, in accordance with Resolution of
Intention No. 2184, and the City Council being now in
session, proceeded to hear all protests presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bonds should not be issued, a resolution was introduced
ordering issuance of acquisition bonds for said district.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, desig-
nated Resolution No. 2317 and passed by the following rot(
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 809 to
change the Zone in that area bounded on the north by
Walnut Street, on the west by Cedar Street, on the east
by the Santa Fe Railway and on the south by the east and
west center line between Pine and Chestnut Streets from
Single Family Residence Zone to Light Industrial Zone"
was introduced, read, considered and referred back to
the City Attorney.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, california,
fixing the amount of Money ascertained to carry on the
various departments of t~he City of Santa Aha, and to pay
the bonded indebtedness falling due for the current year
1931-32, and fixing the rate of taxation for the current
year 1931-32, designating the number of cents on each
$100.00 for the various funds of said City on the ~hole
of the taxable property of said City as set by the County
Assessor of the County of Orange, State of California,
equalized by the Board of Supervisors of said .County, and
~ereby levied on the whole of the taxable property of sai~
City."
_was introduced~ read, considered and referred back to the
City A~torney.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seceded by Wanner and
tied, the City Council adjourned.
car-
APPROVED
394
City Council met in regular session'.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees:
Absent:
Minutes
J.L.McBride, E.G.~arner, Paul B. Witmer,
A. C. HasenJaeger, Jo~bn Knox9
Trustees: None
Santa Ana City Hall
August 1V, 1931.
of meetings of August 3rd and August lOth were
approved as read.
In Re
Use of Birch Park
September 16th
In Re
Communication
Santa Aha Public Library
In Re
Prevailing Wage Scale -
Public construction work
In Re
Orange County
Health Report
In Re
Electric Signs
In He
Application
Reid Motor Co.
V:30 P.M.
0n motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by
· Warner and carried, application for permission to
use Birch Park on September 16th for the Mexican
people, wes referred to Trustee HasenJaeger~ o
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by
Hasenjaeger and carried, communication from Santa
Ana Public Library in response to request that
Library Board make further reductions in their
1931-32 Budget, t~ the effect that the Library
Board had never submitted a Budget in excess of
their absolute n~ds, was accepted and filed for
future reference~
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer
and carried, communication from Builderts Exchang~
setting out wage scale on public construction worl ,
was ordered filed for future reference~
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner
and carried, the report of .the Orange County Heal~
Department for the month of July, 1931~ was
referred to the Finance Committee~
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJae~ier
and carried, the applications of the Santa Ana
Electric Co, to hang electric signs for Broadway
Cafe, at 41V No. Broadway and E1Rey Cafe, at
319 W. 4th St. were granted as approved by the
Electrical Inspector~
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJa~ger
and carried, application of Reid ~Iotor Co. for
permit to move Used Car ~arket Steel Shed f~om
Main and Washington to Sixth and Spurgeon Streets
was referred to the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Mayme Fields appeared before Council protest
ing against issuance of permit.
395
In Re
Application
S. J. Francis
~n Re
Application
E. D. Bouchey
Day Nursery
In Re
G.A.Martin
Used cars
In Re
Joe BUsh
Private Detective
~ Re
e~namental Lights
Ross,~Birch, Third & Second Sts.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner
and carried the reconnnendation of the Planning Commissi¢
that permit be granted, was accepted~
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
~ud carried, application of S.J.Francis for permis~ion
to remodel and occupy 214 So, Broadway as residence an¢
Doctorfs office, was referred to Planning Cormnission9
At Joint meeting of Planning Commission and Council no
protests were received and on motion of Trustee Warner,
seconded by Hasenjaeger and carried, recommendation oF
Planning Go~m!ssl~ 1~ permit be granted, was accepte(
At joint hearing held by Planning Commission and Council
relative application of E.D.Bouchey to conduc~ a day
nursBry at 16lO West 6th St. Mr. A.P.Nelson appeared
before the Council and protested against this Nursery
on grounds that it was an invasion of rights of propertl
owners and requested t~hat permit be denied.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and
carried, request of Planning'Commission to c~ntinue
action for one week, waa granted~
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer an(
carried, property at ~19 East 3rd St. was ordered posted
as per application of G.A. Martin to wreck used cars and
sell used parts in fr~ne building and behind building
at this location and Joint hearing sot for August 24th~.
At this time President Knox requested Trustee McBride
to take the Chair~ in order that he might attend Plannin
~ommission Meeting~
On recormnendation of Chief of Police Howard and on
motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner,
Joseph Bush, private detective, was cited to appear
before the Council August 24th, 1931, at ~:30 P.N.
to ~how cause why he should not surrender his license as
a private detective.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer
and carried, City Engineer was instructed to discontinue
preparation of
/plans and specifications for installation of ornamental
lights on Ross St. between Second and Fourth, Birch St~
between Second and Fourth, TD~ird St. between Ross and
Broadway and Second St. between Moss and Sycanore.
396 ·
En Re
East C~nile Street
Street Light
rn Re
Bids
· City Advertising
In Re
Secretary
Planning Commission
V~. Tway
In Re
Reso. No. ~31B
Abandon proceedings
.Acq. & Imp. Dist. #
Nest 17th Ste
In Re
/Reso. No, 2319
Fixing Time for Hea~ingupon
Issuance of Bonds
A.&.~. Dist. #7 - W. 17th St.
At t.bts time President Knox resumed the Chair
~[ud Trustee McBride resumed his seat in Co,nc
0n motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by
Hasenjaeger and carried, application of properhy
owners for installation of street light to be
placed at Camile and Maple Sts. was referred
to the Street Superintendent with power~ to act
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by
Witmer and carried, all bids covering City
Advertising were rejected.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by
~senJaeger, Clerk was instructed to advertise
for bids for legal advertising for one year~
~r. C. E. Walker appeared before the Bo~ard,
recommended that ~h~. William Tway be elected
Secretary of the Planning Commission~
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by
Warner and carried, the Planning Cc~nission
instructed to make recommendation as to
to be paid the Secretary and to report back
in one week4
,,
A resolution was introduced resolving that.
Resoluti~ ~.12513 and Remolution No~ 2317
are hereby rescinded, abandoned and declared
null and voide The resolution was ordered
filed, read, considered, designated Resolution
NO. 2318 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees: ~.L.McBride, E.G.Warner~
Paul B. Witmer, A.C.Hasenjaei
Jo~nu Knox~
Noes, Trustees: None
Absent, Trustees: None
The City Attorney having filed a report of the
amount necessary for payment of interlocutory
Judgments and c~ ts and expenses of Acqutsitio~
and Improvement of District No. 7, known as
~¥est Seventeenth Street, described in
Resolution of Intention No~ 218A~ a resolution
was introduced fixing the time for hearing upol
issuance of .bonds for said acquisition~. The
resolution was ordered filed, read, d~signated
Resolution No. 231~ and passed by the followin
vote:
397
Ayes, Trustees: J.L.McBride, E.G.Warner, Rat~l B.
A,C, Haser~aeger, John Knox~.
Noes, Trustees: None
Absent, Trustees: None
In Re
Ordinance No. 945
Rezone a~ea botmded on north
~by Walnut, West by Cedar, on
East by Santa Fe Ry. and south
by E. & W, center line btn.
P~ine and Chestnut Sts.
An 0~dihance entitled:
?'An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No,
809 to change the zone in that a~ea bounded on the
north by Walnut Street, on the west by Cedar Street,
on the east by the Santa Fe Railway and on the south
by the east and west center line between Pine and
Chestnut Streets, from single family residence zone
to light industrial zone"
was finally ~$ad~ considered, designated Ordinance
No. 948 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees: J.L.McBride, E.G.Warner, Paul B.
A.C.HasenJaeger, John Knox9
Noes, Trustees: None
Absent,Trustees: None
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday~
August 24th, 1931~ at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber~
'APPROVED:
Nayor %~f' the Oit~ Of ~anta Ana~
398
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present:
Trustees:
Absent:
In Re
Harry Hanson
Santa Aha Night
Band Concert
Trustees:
E.G.Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
A.C.HasenJaeger, John Knox.
J.L.McBride.
In Re
Cenmaunication
Santa Aha FinanceCompany
In Re
Communication
Orange County Civic League
Relative expenditures Santa Aha
Municipal Band
In Re
J. W. Brice
Used car market
In Re
Franchise Tax
Year ending August 19, .!93!,
Southern California ~el.Co.
In Re
~ tition
Ra~t
Santa Aha City Hall,
August 24, 1931.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer,
and carried, con~nunlcation from Harry Hsnson, express
lng desire to have Mayor Knox represent City of Santa
Aha at Band Concert, designated as Santa Ana night,
September 3rd, 1931, was accepted.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and
carried, con~nunication from Santa Ana Finance Co.
protesting against any proposed change in license
ordinance affecting people engaged in selling auto-
mobiles in the City of Santa Ana, was ordered filed
for. future reference.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner
and carried, co~unication from Orange County Civic
League, relative check of records regarding expend-
itumes for Santa Aha Municipal Band, was ordered
filed.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer
and carried, applica$ion of J. W. Brice to conduct a
used car market at 305 French Street was referred to
the Planning Commission, and, on their recommendation
property was ordered posted for special uses when
posting fee of $5.00 was deposited.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner
and carried, check in amount of $5,206.97 received
from Sou. California Tel.Co. covering franchise tax
for year ending August 19th, 1931, was accepted and
Clerk instructed to deposit same.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner
and carried, a petition signed by approximately 150
persons, was presented, urging the City to take steps
to eradicate rats infecting the Santa Aha Business
District; same was referred to the Health Department
for checking and to report back to the City Council.
In Re
B6nd - Cement Sidewalk & Curbing
WilliamDuncan
I~ Re
ietropolitan Wate~ District
Ordinanse No..22.
In Re
G.A.Martin
Wreck ~sed cars.
In Re
Use of Birch Park
September lSth
In Re
MarF N_~AllSst er
Main St. property
In Re
Contract
Bowers Memorial
Museum
In Re
Resolution
Relief of Needy
during winter'
In Re
Rescinded action
taken on Budget
In Re
Ordinance No. 946
Tax-Rate 1951-1932
399
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by
Witmer and carried, the bond of William Duncan~
amount $500.00, for cement sidewalk and curbing,
was referred to the Chair for approval or
disapproval.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by
communication ,and
Warner and carried/copy of Metropolitan Water
District Ordinance No. 22, adopted August 7th,
was accepted ~nd Clerk instructed to post 0rdi~anoe
in a conspicuous place.
On motion of Trustee WA~ner~ seconded by Witmer
and carried, application of G. A. Martin to wreck
used cars and sell used parts in building located
at 810 East Third St. was granted upon recon~nendati~
of Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaege~, seconded by
Witmer and carried, use of Birch Park on Sept.
16th, for Fiesta Day, by the Mexican people, was
granted.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and
carried, communication from Mary McAllister request.
be restricted for use of white peo'
ing that her property on Main St./referred to the '
Planning Commission.
On motion of'Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by
and carried, th~'Mayo~ and C1e~k were authorized to
sign contract with W. Horace Austin and Frank
Landsdowne, as architects, on Bowers Memorial
M~so%ll~e
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by
and carried, a ~esolution was adopted authorizing
the Mayor to appoint a committee to investigate
conditions of the needy and to formulate plans
for necessg~y aid.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and
carried, action'taken relative to Budget on Aug.
10th, was rescinded.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana~
California, fixing the amount of money ascertained
to carry on the various departments of the City of
Santa Ana, and to pay the bonded indebtedness fall-
ing due for the c~rrent year 1951-1~52, and fixing
the rata of taxation for~the current year 1931-19~2
designatingthe number of cents on each $100.00
for the various funds of said City, on the whole
400
or of '~,he City of
santa Anao
the taxable property of said City,as>set by
the County Assessor of the County of Orange,
State of California, and equalized by the
Board of Supervisors of said County, and here-
by levied on the whole of the taxable propert~
of said City."
was £~lly.reSd~co~sidered~ designated Ordinal
No. 946 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees: E.G.Warner, Paul B. Wltmer,
A.O.HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Noes~ Tl~stees: None~
Absent~T~ustees: ~.LoMcBride,
On motion of T~ustee HasenJaeger, seconded by
witmer and carried, the City Council adjourned.
Santa Aha City Hall.
August 51st, 1931. 7:30P..M
City Council met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting:called to order by Mayor ~ox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Wit---r, Jeh~Knox.
Absent: Trustees A.C. HasenJAeger.
In Re
Pacific Coast
Bldg. Officials'
Conference.
In Re
Oonvention of
League-Calif.Municipalities.
In Re
Protest
Blaughter House.
On moti'on of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the con~nunication from the Pacific Coast Building
Officials Conference calling attention to the 10th Annu~
Meeting to be held in Berkeley, October 5 to 10p inclu-
sive, was referred to the Finance Committee.
,,
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the communication from the League of California
~mtcipalities relative to the 33rd Ann--1 Convention to
be held at the Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, September 21st
to 2Ath, inclusive, was referred to the Finance 0ommittee
.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seoo~ed by Witmer and car-
ried, the protest of property owners and residents ia_
the neighborhood of the 1600 block on West Sixth Street
to abate theraisance conducted by P. Bernstein at 161~
West Sixth Street of slaughter~ poultry~ was referred
to the Health Department.
401
,,
In Re On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Wltmer and car-
Application tied, the application of F.B. and Belle Smith to conduct
F.B. & Belle Smith. an ornamental numsery under special uses on property des-
cribed as Lot ~-5 and the south 5 feet of Lots 15 and
of W.W. Halesworth's Second Addition, was referred to the
Planning Comisston te report in one week.
In Re On motion of T~ustee Witmer, seconded by McBride and car-
Application tied, the application of J. W. Brice for permission to
J.W. Brice. conduct a used car market at 505 French Street, was
granted, on reco~men~ation of the Plannin~ CSmmission.
In Re On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
Budget 1931-32. tied, the budget for the year 1931-1532 was approved
and tax rate set at
.
In Re This being th~ time and place when and where interested
Reso. No. 2320 persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
Ordering Issuance Bonds be issued aEainst the land in the Assessment District in
Acq. & Impr. District #V. Acquisition and Improvement District No. ?, also known
as West Seventeenth Street, for the purpose of obtaining
the amount required to pay the interlocutory Judgments
in the action brought to condemn the property sought to
be taken for the acquisition and improvement of West
Seventeenth Street, in accordance with Resolution of
Intention No. 2154, and the City Council being now in
sesston,i proceeded to hear all protests presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bcuds should net be issued, a resolution was introelmced
ordering issuance of acquisition bonds for said district.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
designated Resolution No. 2320 and passed by the follow-
lng vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul'B. Witmer~ John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees A.C. HasenJaeger.
On motion of ~rustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Oouncil adjourned.
APPROVED: Cit~ ¢l~k.
M Of the 'C~t~ of ~anta Ans.
Santa Ana City Hall
September Sth, 1931.
7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer~ John Knox.
Absent: Trustees A.C. Hasenjaeger.
Minutes of meetings of August 17th, 24th and
31st were approved as read.
In Re
Convention of
Calif.Sewage Works Assn.
In Re
T~affic Signal.
In Re
Electric Sign.
VwRe
Bond of
Bale, Fox & Heinrich.
In Re
Monthly Reports~
In Re
City Warrants.
In Re
Banners for
Metropolitan Water District.
0n motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by witmer and~car-
tied, the communication from the City of Monterey announc
ing 1931 Conference of the California Sewage Works Asso-
ciation to be held in Monterey September 21st and 22nd,
was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the communication of Chief of Police Howard suggest
ing the removal of traffic signals from Fourth ~nd Syca-
more to First and Main Streets, was referred to the City
Engineer to investigate the cost of moving signals and
report back next Monday.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of the santa Aha Electric Company
for-permission to hang electric sign for K. B. Drug
Company at 201 N. Broadway, was granted u~der
of the Electrical Inspector.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the bond of Bale, Fox and Heinrich for Lathing
in amount of $500.00 was referred to the Chair for appro-
val or disapproval.
,,
~0n motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Wa~ner and car-
ried, the monthly reports of the various city officers
for August were referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
tied, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants
to demands audited by the Finance Committee.
0n motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and
tied, the application of William g. Tway, Chairman of
Publicity for Citizens Committee of the Metropolitan
Water District, for permission to suspend ten banners
four by six feet over down town intersections a~d at
In Re
Application
Franklin P. Nickey, Jr.
In Re
Application
F.B. & Belle Smith.
In Re
Application
Herbert Krahling.
In Re
Application
Jack Peterson.
In Re
Application
O. N. Harwood.
In Re
Request
J.F. Jacoby.
In Re
Agreement
Dennis~ Printers.
In Re
Deed to
S.A. Valley Irrigation Co.
403
the pubIicity office, All N. Main Street, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and ca~-
ri.d, the application of Franklin P. Nickey, Jr., Scout-
master Troop #21, for a free license to conduct a Parking
Yard at S. Main and Pomona Streets, Saturday, September
12th, 1931, "Circus Day", was granted as the proceeds wil~
be used for Troop 21 Boy Scouts of America.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the property known as Lots 2~ -~ the south five
feet of Lots 1~ and 22 of W.W. Halesworth's Second Addi-
tion was ordered posted for special uses and -the hearing
date set September 21st, 19~t, in accordance with the
application of F.B. and Belle Smith to conduct an orna-
mental nuPsery.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ri.d, the property at 2311 N. Main Street was ordered
posted for special uses and hearing date set September
21st, 1~31, in accordance with the application of Herbert
Krahling for permission to erect a garage.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer a~d car-
ried, the application of Jack Peterson for permission to
conduct a soft drink and lunch stand on the east side of
Ross Street just north of Washington Avenue, was denied.
On motion of Trustee McBride, sec~de~ by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of 0. N. Harwood for permission to
install a small chicken equipment on a vacant lot on So.
Patton Street below Edginer Street, was referred to the
Health Department.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the request of J. F. Jacoby to have a tree removed
protruding over his driveway at 355 S. Garssey Street,
was referred to Engineer with power to act.
On motion cg Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign agree-
ment with Dennis Printers covering City printing for the
year co~nencing July 15th, l~S1 and ending July 50th,1~32
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign grant
deed to the Santa Aha Valley Irrigation Company, a
4O4
In Re
Salary--Secretary
Planning Commission.
In Re
Bids for
Advertising.
In Re
Donation of
Register Publishing Co.
LuRe
Reso. No. 2321
Dot. Unpaid Assess.
Richland Street.
Corporation, covering rights of way for the purpose of
constructing a concrete pipe line for water over, under
and across certain parcels of land on Mainland
Street.
,,
On motion .of Trustee Wltmer, seconded by Warner and car-
tied, the salary of the Secretary of the Planning Commie-
sion was set at $25.00 per month starting September 1st,
1931.
.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, proceed to open bids for City Advertising for the.
coming year, as follows:
Orange County Reporter
Register Publishing Co.
0~ motion of Trustee Witmer,
.¢s¢ .cog .cog
seconded by Warner and car-
tied,~ the bid of the Register Publishing Company was
accepted as the responsible bidder for the coming year.
Roll Call: Ayes, Trustees: E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
John Knox.
Noes, Trustees: J.L. McB~ide~
Absent, Trustees: A.C. HasenJaeger.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ri ed, the pledge of the Register Publishing Company in
amount of $1,000.00 towards the relief work of the unem-
plo2ment, was accepted with thanks.
This being the time and place when and where interested
persons might appear and show cause why bonds should not
be issued upon the security of the unpaid assessments for
work done and improvement made upon portions of Richland
A~snue between Flower Street and Shelton Street~ in
anco with Resolution of Intention No. 2~.80 and the City
Council being now in session, proceeded to hear all pro-
tests presented.
No person appearing to protest or show any cause why
bonds should not be issued a resolution was introduced
dete~mining the unpaid assessments for work and improve-
ment made upon said street, the aggregate thereof, direct-
ing bonds to be issued for the security of the unpaid
assessments, prescribing the denomination of said bonds
and providing for-the issuance of same in annual series.
The resolution was ordered filed, read, cgnsidered, deslg-
hated Resolution No. 2321 and p~ssed by the
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Witmer, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees A.C. Hasenjaeger.
following vet.
Paul B.
405
· PPR0~ ED:
Mayor ~f/theS,Oity bf anta An-.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, September
lath, 19~1, at 7:~0 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
Santa Aha City Kall.
September lath, 19~1.
7:~0 P.M.
City Council met in regular adjonrned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
'-Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re
Communication
E. B. Jones.
In Re
Health Report.
In Re
Communication
K.H. Sutherland,
MeDe
In Re
Application
C. H. Ryan.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Wi~ner and car-
tied, the communication of E. B. Jones calling attention
to the dumping of rubbish in the Santiago Creek bed Just
outside the city limits, which would cause great damages
to property in case of storms or a flood, was referred
to the City Engineer and Fire Chief.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the report of the Orange County Health
for the month of August was referred to the Finance
Committee.
O~ motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the communication of K. H. Sutherland,- Health
officer, disapproving the practice of the Fire Department
to test out the pump wagon' and hose by using water from
the city reservoir at First and Flower Streets, was re-
ferredto Trustee McBride with power to act. Trustee
McBride recommended the discontinuation of pumping from
the reservoir by the Fire Department.
,,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of C. H. Ryam for permission to
erect a building in connection with the building now in
place at 173§ W. 5th Street used for Feed Store, was re-
ferred to the Planning Coww, ission.
406
In Re
Traffic Signals.
In Re
Parking Conditions
on West side of Ross St.
In Re
School Signs.
In Re
Special Police.
In Re
Appointment
Gus Allen.
In Re
Hearing Continued
W. Seventeenth St. Improvement.
APPROV~J~:~
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the matter of moving traffic signal from Fourth
and Sycamore Streets to the intersection of First and
Main Streets was taken u~der advisement for further in-
vestigation.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the recommendation of the City Engineer to elimi-
nate parking on the west side of Ross Street between
Washington and Fifteenth, was referred bacM to the
neet with power to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seec~ded by Witmer and car-
ried, the recommendation of the Chief of Police to have
white arrows painted calling attention to signs near
schools, was ~aken under advisement for further investi-
gation.
On motion of Trustee warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, Harold~Berry was appointed a special police officer
~ithout pay at the Santa Ana High School.
.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, Gua Allen was appointmd a member of the Planning
Con~ission of the City of Santa Aha.
,,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the hearing on the improvement of West Seven-
teenth Street was continued for two weeks, September 28th
1931.
On motion of Trustee Wi~aer, seconded by McBride and ca~-
tied, the ~City Cou~xcil adjourned.
CIT~ C~ERK.
Santa Aha City Hall
September 21st, 1931.
"/:30 P.M.
4O7
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by the Clerk.
Present: Trustees Paul B. Witmer.
Absent: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
A quorum not being present, no business was
transacted, all hearings continued and the
meeting adjourned to September 2~th, 1931,
at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber.
IMayor~e City'/~//o~Z~t~ Ama.
Santa Aha City Hall.
September 2Sth, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular ad$o~ned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees ~.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
ff
In Re
Invitation--Metropolitan
Aqueduct Victory Jubilee.
In Re
Celebration
Armistice Day.
In Re
Request
N. B. Yale.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the invitation to attend the Metropolitan Aque-
duct Victory Jubilee at Banning on SatUrday, October 3rd
1931, was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car
tied, the request of E.T. McFadden, Chairman of Armistice
Day Celebration Committee, for permission to operate any
and all street concessions for the Armistice Day Celebra-
tion, without cost, was referred to the Finance Committee
with power to act.
.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the request of N. B. Yale that the City construc
a storm drain of sufficient size to carry away the storm
waters that collect in front of his property at 828-28
N. Broadway, was referred to Trustee McBride and the
E~ineer to investigate and report back.
4O8
IN Re
Request of
St. Joseph's Church.
In Re
Application
F. H. Holland.
In Re
Electric Sign.
In Re
Oontractor~s Boads.
In Re
Communication
Dept. of Co~nerce.
In Re
Communication
Mary S. Watkins.
In Re
Application
Ralph McCune.
ImRe
Application
F. B. & Belle
Smith.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the request of the Pastor of the St. Josephts
Church for permission to close the twenty foot alley
lying between Lacy a~d Garfield Streets during school
hours for the distance of the parish property along Lacy
Street, was referred to 'Trustee Hasenjaeger fc~ investi-
gation and with powe~r to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the application of F. H. Holland for permission
to conduct a pool hall at 406 E. Fourth Street, was
referred to Trustee Warner to investigate and report back
On motion of Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeger and carried,
the application of Gilbert-Weston-Stearns Inc., to hang
an electric sign for W. M. Hedge at 511 N. Sycamore St.,
was granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the bonds of contractors were referred to the
Chair for approval or disapproval as follows:
Claude Ramsey Plasterer $1000.00
L. E. Parker Lathing 500.00
William Roh~backer Cement 500.00
On motion of Trustee Witmer,
seconded by Warner and car-
tied, the communication from the Department of Commerce
relative to operattn~ and lighting of the Eddie Martin
Airport, was.accepted and filed for future reference.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the cormnunication from Mary S. Watkins relative to
the condition of Patton Street .Between Fifteenth and
Seventeenth, was referred to Trustee Hasenjaeger for
inve s t igati on ·
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of Ralph McCune for permissl6n t
conduct an auto repair shop at 919 W. Fourth Street in
the rear of residence, was refsrred to the Planning Com-
mission for recommendation. On motion of 'Trustee Hasen-
Jaeger, seconded by Witmer~ and carried, the recommenda-
tion of the Pl--ning Cbmmisston was accepted and the
application granted.
On ~otion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
caf'tied, the application of F. B. and Belle Smith for
permission to conduct an ornamental nursery on Ross
In Re
Application
Herbert Krahling.
In Re
Application
Community Chest.
In Re
Petition
for Sidewalks.
In Re
Rodent Control.
In Re
olication to
P. E. Railway Co.
In Re
Hearing Continued
W. 1Vth St..Improvement.
In Re
Agreement with
S.A. Valley Irrigation Co.
409
Street north of Washington Avenue was referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation. On motion of
Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded~by Warner and carried, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted
and the application granted.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of Herbert Krahling for permission
to erect a garage building at 2311 N. Main Street was
referred to the Planhing Commission and on their recom-
mendation the application was granted.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger
carried, the application of Mr. Tolleson on behalf of the
Community Chest, for permission to hang banner on N. Main
Street between Fourth and Fifth, was granted.
A petition signed by property owners and residents on or
near South Main Street requesting installation of side-
walks on west sides of S. Main Street below Pomona Street
for approximately 660 Feet. On motion of Trustee McBride
seconded by HasenJaeger and carried, the petition was
referred to the Engineer to confer with the property
owners relative to installation of sidewalks on portions
of S. Main Street,-on both sides of said street.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carrie~ and on recommendation of the Health Department
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a tentative
ordinance controlling the rodent situation in the City
of Santa Ara.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the Mayor and Clerk were in~structed to sign an
application with the Pacific Electric Railway Company fc~
permission to install a four inch water line under their
tracks at King Street in Santa Ara.
0nmotion of Trustee McBride, seconded ~y Warner and car-
ried, the hearing on the improvement of West Seventeenth
Street was continued fo~ three weeks, October 19th, 1931.
.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the agreement with the Santa Ana Valley Irriga-
tion Company co~ering certain work to be done to change
its pipe line on'Wast Seventeenth Street, was approved
and the Mayo~ and Clerk instructed to sign same.
41.0
In Re
Agreement with
Or.Co. Printing & Pub.
In Re
Application
C. H. Ryan.
In Re
Budget 1931-J2.
In Re
Bids on Bonds
Acq. & Improvement Dist. #7.
In Re
Advertise for
Bids on Bonds--A.
& I. Dist.#7.
In Re
Ordinance
Ltcansing Transieht Merchants.
In Re
Ordinance
Solicitors Licenses.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign
agreement with The Orange County Printing and Publishing
Company covering advertising for the year ending August
1st, 1952,
On motion of Trustee' Hasenjaeger, sec a~ded by McBride and
carried, the application of C. H. Ryan to erect a gal-
vanized iron building adjacent to his present building
at 1738 W. 5th Street or have the same rezoned for Light
Industrial Zone, was denied on recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, a vote of thanks be given the heads of the
departments of the City for their diligence in keeping
the expenses below the budget for the first quarter of
this year.
.
This being the time and place fixed for ~.be opening of
bids or proposals for the sale of Acquisition am~ Improve
merit Bonds, designated Series "HH" in Acquisition and
Improvement District No. 7, also known as West
Street Widening, in the total sum of $~5,881.89 ordered
issued by Resolution No. Z520, and the City Council being
duly convened in open session proceeded to and did
publicly open, examine and declare all bids received as
follows:
G. W. Bond & Son---Par value, plus accrued interest to
date of delivery, plus premium of $25.00, interest ?%.
On motion of Trustee Wttmer, seconded by MdBride and car-
ried, the bid of G. W. Bond & Son was rejected and the
Clerk instructed to return certified check of unsuccess-
ful bidder.
On motion of T~ustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the Clerk Was instructed to advertise for bids
on bonds in Acquisition and Improvement District No. ?,
to be opened October l~th, 1951.
An Ordinance was introduced licensing itinerant venders
or transient merchants in the City of Santa Arm. The
Ord~n-nce was read, considered and referred back to the
City Attorney.
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An Ordinance was introduced amending Section 67 of
Ordinance No. 858 and Amendments thereto licensing
solicitors in the City of Santa Ana. The Ordinance was
411
APPROVED:
Mayor of/t~e City~of ~anta Aha.
rBad, considered and referred back to the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the City Council adjourned.
~it~ Clerk.
Santa Ana City Hall.
October 5th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to omier by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. Mcbride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees: None.
Minutes of meetings of September 14th, 21st,
and 2$th approved as read.
In Re
Com~nunication
Planning Commission.
In Re
Communication
C. H. Eckles.
In Re
Resignation
T. J. Smith.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Mcbride and car-
ried, the communication from the Planning Commission rela
tire to planting trees on Santa Ar~ Bouleva-rd now growing
in the City Nursery, was accepted and filed.
On motion of Trustee Mcbride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Engineer was instructed ascertain an estimate
of the cost of planking trees and the upkeep of same on
~he Southern Pacific Railway, s right of way adjoining
Santa Ana Boulevard from Main Street to the City Limits.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the Chair was authorized to appoint a committee
to meet with Mr. C. H. Eckles relative to the discussion
of the date of withdrawal of bus service on certain
streets. Trustees Hasenjaeger and Warner were appointed
as the committee.
On ~otion of Trustee Mcbride, seconded by Hasenjaeger th~
amendment to the above motion that MayOr F~Xox be included
as a member of the committee, was carried.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Mcbride and car-
ried, the resignation of T. J. Smith, Detective Sergeant,
for the Police Department to take effect October 13th,
sion. On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by
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In Re
Electric Sign.
In Re
Resolution of
League--Cal. Municipalities.
In Re
City Trees.
In Re
Fire Prevention Week.
In Re
Application
F. A. Stewart.
In Re
Appointment
D. W. Csmpbell.
In Re
Armistice
Day Parade.
In Re
Bids on
Acq. & Impr.Dist.#7 Bonds.
McBride and carried, the recon~mendation of the planning
Commission was accepted and the application denied.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application cf Robertson E~ectric Corporation
fo~ permission to hang an electric sign for Platt Auto
Service was granted under supervision of the Electrical
Inspector.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the resolution adopted at the 33rd Annual Con-
vention of the League of california Mtmiclpalities,
Septembe~ 24th, 1931, with referenee to unemployment was
accepted and placed on file.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
tied, the matter of using and disposing of trees in the
city nursery was re2erred'to the City Engineer with power
to act.
On motion of Trustee Wttmer, seconded by Warner aud car-
tied, the Clerk was instructed to write a letter of
appreciation to K. R. E. G. and John Henderson, Chairman
of the Fire Prevention Committee 2or the cooperation
given the Fire Department dt~ving Fire ~revention Week,
October 4th to 10th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of F. A. Stews~t for permission to
conduct a pool hall at 310~ N. Broadway was granted on
recommendation of the Police Comtssioner and Chief.
On motion of T~ustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, D. W. Campbell was appointed deputy city treasu-
rer at a salary of $125.00 per month.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the communication from the Armistice Day Commit-
tee relative to the City entering a float in the A~mistic
Day Parade, was referred to a ccmmittee with power to act
Trustees Warner and Witmer were appointed a~ committee.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids or proposals for the sale of Acquisition and Improve
ment Bonds, designated Series "HH" in Acquisition and
Improvement District No. ~, also ~nown as W. Seventeenth
Street Widening, in the total sum of $36,861.89 ordered
415
issued by Resolution No. 2320, and the City Council being
duly convened in open session proceeded to and did public-
ly Open, examine and declare all bids received as follows:
District Bond Company---Par value, plus accrued interest
to date of delivery, plus premium $2~.00, interest 7%.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Ha~senjaeger and
carried, the bid of the District Bond Company was taken
under advisement until October ~6th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the City Council adjourned.
APPROVE~:
Mayor ~-e City o'f San~a Aha.
Santa Ana City Hall.
October 19th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasmnJaeger, John Knox.
Minutes of meetings of October 5th and 12th
were approved.
In Re
Communication
Board of Education.
In Re
Petition against
Electric Appliances.
In Re
Petition for Sidewalks.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the communication from the Santa Ana Board of
Education requesting the installation of street lights
near scho~ls on R~ss Street betWeen'Washington and Fifteen~
and on Walnut Street between Ross and Patton, was referred
to Trustee Hasenjaeger with power to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the petition of property owners and ~esidents on S.
Main Street near Pine Street against electric appliances
such as X-ray machines, was referred to the Attorney to
submit an amendment to the present Ordinance to abate the
nuisance of noise producing machines interfering with
radio reception.
~On motion of T~ustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the petition of school children requesting the
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November ~d, 1951.
~n Re ~ motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger md
Rejection of Bid carried, the Bid of ~e District Bond Comply for the p~.
Sale of Bonds--A. & I. Dist. #7. chase of bonds ~n Acquisition md Improvement District No
7 in the total sum of $36,861.89, was rejected a~ the
Clerk instructed to ret~n check of unsuccessful bidder.
In Re On motion ~ Tr~tee Hasenjaeger, seceded by Warner and
Advertise--Bids carr~d~ ~e Clerk was inst~cted to advertise for bids
Sale of Bo~s--Acq.& Impr.Dist.#7. for sale of bonds in Acquisition a~ ~provement District
No. 7, to be opened November 9th, 1951.
In Re On me,on of T~stee Wa~er, seceded by McBride a~ car-
Revolvi~ Fund tied, $100.00 from t~ General ~ was ordered placed
Chief of Police. at the disposal of the Chief of Police for miscellaneous
departmental expenses, investigations, etc., accounti~
to be made with regular mont~y report.
~ motion of Trustee Warner, seceded by Hasenjaeger a~
carried, the City Council adjourned.
~pROV~: ~ City Cle~k.
Ma~'~e ~y of ~ant ~a.
City Council met in regular session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. Mcbride, E.G. Warner~
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of October 19th and 26th
were approved as read.
In Re
Application
Jack De Mayo.
In Re
Resolution
Board of Education.
In Re
Application
E. A. Noe.
In Re
MOnthly Reports.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Hearing Continued
W. 17th St. Improvement.
In Re
Appointment
Elmer C. Gates.
In Re
Ordinance No. 949
Keeping Domestic Animals.
419
Santa Ana City Hall.
Novembor 2nd, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carrie d, the application of Jack DeMayo for permission t¢
display and sell flowers at 1308 N. Main Street, was
referred to the Attorney and Clerk for investigation.
On motion of Trustee Mcbride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the resolution adopted by the Board of
instructing their Secretary to proceed with the adver-
tising for bids to rent the building at ll9 Church
was approved.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the application of E. A. Noe to erect a duplex
at 625 E. Myrtle Street, was granted.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Wi~ner and
carried, the reports of the city officers for the month
of October, were referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Mcbride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants
to demands audited by the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee Mcbride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the hearing of Protests on the improvement of West
Seventeenth Street, was continued for two weeks, No
16th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, Elmer C. Gates was appointed special police
without pay in connection with his work as fireman of
the City of Santa Ana.
An Ordinance entitled:
"An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha amending
Section 4 of Ordinance' 641 relating to the keeping of
domestic animals"
420
was finally read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 94~
and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner, Paul. B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees None.
On motion of T~ustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBride and
ca,tied, the City Council adjourned to Monday, November
9th, 1931, at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED:~~ CitydYCle~~k'
May~~ C~ty ~f S~nta Ana.
Santa Ana City Hall.
November 9th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
0ity CoLmcil met in regular adjourned session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, Jo~hn Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
In Re On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-I
Convention Proceedings tied, the City Auditor was authorized to purchase one
Cai.League of Municipalitios. paper-covered copy of the proceedings of the California
League of Municipalities Convention held in Monterey
.recently.
In Re On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
Application carried, the property at 2415 W..Fifth Street was ordere¢
S. J. Hales. posted for special uses and the hearing date set November
16th, 1931, in compliance with the application of S. J.
Hales to conduct a feed yard for cattle, horses and mules
In Re On motion of T~ustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
Communication carried, the communication from the Santa Ana Finance
S. A. Finance Co. Company relative to raising the city license and requirin
bond of dealers selling automobiles, was accepted and
filed for future reference.
In Re
Application
Jack De Mayo.
In Re
Bids Sale of Bonds
Acq. & Impr. Dist.
APPROVED:~~//~//.~Z.~
N~yor o~e City ~f~ Sant& Ana.
421
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger ant
carried, the application of Jack DeMayo for permission to
display and sell flowers on the lawn of property at 1308
N. Main Street, was denied for the reason that same does
not comply with business district building regulations.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids or proposals for the sale of Acquisition and Improve.
ment Bonds, designated Series HH in Acquisition and
Improvement District No. 7, also known as W. Seventeenth
Street Widening, in the total sum of $36,861.89 ordered
issued by Resolution No. 2320, and the City Council being
duly convened in open session proceeded to and did pub-
licly open, examine and declare all bids received as
follows:
G. W. Bond & Son--Par value, plus accrued interest to
date of delivery, plus premium $5V.50, interest 6~-%.
~n motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
Tied, the bid of G. W. BOnd &:Son is hereby declared the-
est responsible bidder for cash, consideration having
b~en given to.the rate of interest and the premium
offered and the bid of said G.W. Bond and Son be and is
hereby accepted and that p~r value is determined to be as
defined by the Improvement Act hereinafter referred to.
Fttrther reselved that the rate of interest which said
bonds shall bear be and is hereby fixed at the rate of
6~% calculated and COntemplated by the Acquisition and
Impr6vement Act of 1925 and said bonds shall be dated as
the date of the order for their issuance and shall mature
as prescribed in the Resolution of Intention, the amount
of the total principal coming due each year to be a total
of $3,V00.00, except the last yea~ which shall be
$3,561.89.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Wltmer and
carried, the City Council adJourned~
C~y C/Ierk
422
Santa Aha City Hall.
November 16th, 1931. 7:30 P.M
Council met in regular session.
Mepting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B.
Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees J.L. McBride.
Minutes of meetings of November 2nd and
9th approved as read.
In Re
Application
Fred Lyon.
In Re
Resignation
Clara R. Cushman.
In Re
Petition for
Sidewalks--E.
Santa Clara Ave.
In Re
Ordinances No. 24,25 & 26
Metropolitan Water District.
In Re
Voucher of
P. E. Railway Co.
In Re
Application
E. F. Hardy.
In Re
Application
W. Poston.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the application of Fred Lyon for permission to
keep about one hundred chickens at his residence, 1425 W.
First Street, was referred to the Health Department.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the resignation of Clara R. Cushman as a member
with regrets
of the Planning Commission was accepte~/and the Clerk
to
instructed/write a letter expressing the Council's appre-
ciation of her services.
,,
A petition signed by parents and property owners request-
ing the installation of sidewalks on Santa Clara Avenue
between Main and Santiago, was read. On motion of Truste,
Warner,.se~ondpd by Hasenjaeger, and carried, the p
was referred ~o the City Engineer to investigate and
report back December 7th, 1931.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, Ordinances Nos. 24, 25 and 26 of the Metrop
Water District were accepted and the Clerk instructed to
post Ordinances.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the voucher of the Pacific Electric Railway
Company in amount of $316.52 covering sum due under
Franchise Ordinance #381 for year ending November 7, 1951
was accepted and the Clerk instructed to deposit same.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the application of E. F. Hardy for permission to
erect a corrugated iron building to be used for a garage
at 2305 S. Main Street, was referred to the City Attorney
and Building Inspector for investigation.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the property at 505 E. Fourth Street was ordered
In Re
Application
S. J. Hales.
In Re
Application
Everett A. McKinney.
In Re
Sidewalks
S. Main St.
In Re
Traffic Direction.
In Re
Reso. No. ~3~2
Ordering Work
Seventeenth St., etal.
423
posted for special use~ and hearing date December 7th,
in accordance wit'h the application of W. Poston to con-
duct a Used Car Market at 505 E. Fourth Street.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of S. J. Hales for permission
to conduct a feed yard for cattle, etc., at 2415 W.
Street, was referred to the Planning Con~nission.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
was accepted and the application of S. J. Hales granted.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner and car-
tied, the property at the Northeast corner of Berkeley
and MAin Streets was ordered posted for special uses and
the hearing date set December 7th, 1931, in accordance
with the application of Everett A. McKinney to erect a
building to be used for battery and tire shop.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the report of the City Engineer was accepted
advising that property owners will have sidewalks install~
on S. Main Street below Pomona Avenue during the month
of January and the Clerk was instructed to advise peti-
tioners for sidewalks relative to same.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Wa~ner and car-
tied, the Chief of Police was authorized to direct traffi(
at his own discretion in cases of emergency.
,,
This being the time and place to.which the hearing was
continued as set forth in Resolution No. 2316, to order
the work and improvement made,
of Seventeenth, Main, Broadway,
Flower, Eucalyptus, Eighteenth,
in on and along portions
Durant, Ross, Greenleaf,
Nineteenth Street and a
certain alley, and the City Council being duly convened
iR open session, proceeded to hear and pass upon all
protests presented.
No owner of property liable to be assessed for said work
made written protest or any protest against the proposed
work or against the extent of the district to be assessed
therefor and ~o persons appearing to protest or object or
show any cause wh~ t~he improvement should not be carried
out in accordance with Res~t~tion of Intention No. 2316,
the City Council deemed that it had acquired jurisdiction
to order the proposed improvement.
In Re
Reso. No. 2323
Minimum Wage Scale.
APPROVED:
Mayor~/t~ Gity of'Santa~-Ana.
425
A resolution was introduced ordering the work to be done
and improvement made as briefly set out in Resolution of
Intention No. 2316. The resolution was ordered filed,
read, considered, designated Resolution No. 23~ and
passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
A.C. HasenJaeger, John Knox.
Trustees None.
Trustees J.L. McBride.
Noe s,
AOsent,
A resolution was introduced ascertaining and determining
the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and over-
time wages per diem in the locality or localities in
which such labor or work is to be performed. The resolu-
tion was ordered filed, read, considered, designated
Resolution No. 23~3 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees E.G. Warner, Paul B. Witmer,
A.C. HasenJaeger, Jo~hn Knox.
Noes, Trustees None.
Absent, Trustees J.L. McBride.
On motion of
carried, the
Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
City Council adjourned.
426
Santa Ana City Hall.
December 7th, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
In Re
National Conference
on City Planning.
City Council met in regular -session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. ~itmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meetings of November 16th was approved.
On motion of
carried, the
In Me
Grade Crossing
on French Street.
In Re
Comnunication
Railroad Co~nission.
In Re
Veterans~
Welfare Board.
In Re
Application
C ii. Eckles.
In Re
Transfer of
Ownership--Cab Lines.
Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
Chair was authorized to appoint a comr~ittee
to attend the National Conference on City Planning to be
held in Los Angeles, June 13th to 16th, 1932. Trustee
HasenJaeger was appointed as the committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the communication from the Railroad Commission
relative to grade crossin~ on French Street, was
to the City Engineer with power to act and the Clerk
instructed to advise the Co~mission of Council's action.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
~arried,_ the conm~unication of the Railroad Commission
relative to public hearings at San Francisco dealing with
regulations governing the ir~provement of existing cross-
ings in Califo~n.ia, was accepted snd filed.
On motion of .Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger
carried, the petition of the Veterans~s Welfare Board
requesting the cancellation of certain taxes appearing
on the tax records as a lien against property owned by
the Board, was referred to the Oity Attorney with power
to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger and
carried, the application of C. H. Eckles requesting the
authorization of transfer of ownership of the 0wl Taxi
Company owned by Mrs. Kat ~hryn Davies to himself under
the name of Cobtrtesy Cab Company, was granted.
On ~otion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner a nd car-
tied, the matter pertaining to the transfer of ownership
of taxicab lines in the City without permission of the
City Council was referred to the City Attorney for
inve s t iga ti on.
~n Re
Parking of
Taxicabs.
In Re
Removal Bus Service
Sunday and Holidays.
In Re
Appointment
Robert Speed.
In Re
Resignation
Mrs. Lorraine NcMillan.
In Re
~tequest
Ruf Bellows.
In Re
Application
Ermost S. Emerson.
In Re
Electric Signs.
In Re
Applications
Comm~l. Poultry Yards.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner, and ca:
tied, the request of C. H. Eckles for the privilege of
standing one taxicab at the southwest corner of Broadway
and Fourth Street, was taken under advisement.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Wi~ner and car-
ried, the request of C. H. Eckles Motor Coach Lines for
the removal of bus service on Sundays~and holidays and al
Saturday night buses from V P.M. until l0 P.M., was grant
On motion of
· tied, Robert
City Taxicab
the approval
Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride- and car-
Speed was appointed a member of the Police
Department at a salary of $125.00 per month.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the resignation of Mrs. Lorraine McMillan as a
Policewoman, was accepted.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by McBmide and
carried, the request of Ruf Bellows to construct a
two foot dmveway at the southeast corner of First and
Artesia Streets for the Coca Cola Bottling Works, was
granted. ,
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of Ernest S. Emerson for a permit
to condu~t a popcorn stand on wheels on vacant lot at the
Company on Broadway, was granted subject to
of the Health Department.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the applications of the Gem Electric Company to
hang an electric sign for Jack's Billiard Parlor at 404
E; Fourth Street and of Robertson Electric Corporation
t~ hang an ele6tric sign for Vogue Booterie at 406 N.
Main. Street, were granted under supervision of the Elec-
trical Inspsctor.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, s.econded by McBride and
carried, applications to conduct conn~ercial poultry yards
in the City of Santa Aha,
Mrs. W. M. West
Mrs. Grant Belnap
J. H. Patison
W.F. Hutchison
D. F. Allen
Henry Winters
were granted as follows:
1600 W. Washington Ave.
1631 W. Washington Ave.
1705 W. Washington Ave.
10BV Custer St.
1135 We Highland St.
1128 W. First St.
428
In Re
Application
Ivlrs. h~red Lyon.
In Re
Monthly Reports.
In Re
Warrants.
In Re
Petition
Parking on Broadway.
In Re
Application
Everett A. ~cKinney.
In Re
Application
W. Poston.
Application
G. W. Wells.
In.Re
Gospel Tent.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of Mrs. Fred Lyon for permission to
conduct a conmmercial poultry yard at 1435 W. First Street
was referred to the Health Inspector with power to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenJaeger,
carried, the monthly report of the City Officers for
November were referred to the Finance~ Committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to draw warrants accord.
lng to demands audited by the Finance Commit~e.
On motion of Trustee Warner,
ried, the City Engineer was
seconded by McBride and car-
instructed to post Broadway
between Walnut and First Streets for two hour parking
between the hours of V A.M. to 6 P.M., in accordance with
petition of property owners and tenants.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the application of Everett A. McKi~ney for permis-
sion to construct a building at the northeast corner of
Main and Berkeley, was referred to the Planning ¢
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and c ar-
ried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
accepted and tho application of Everett A. McKinney was
granted.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the application of W. Poston for permission to
conduct a I~sed Car Market at 508 E. Fourth Street, was
referred to the Planning Commission. On motion of Truste,
Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and carried, the recom-
mendation of the Planning Co~mmission was accepted and the
application ~ W. Poston was granted.
On r~otion of Trustee McBride, seconded~by Warner and car-
ried, the property at the southeast corner of Main and
Berkeley was ordered, posted for special uses and the hear.
ing date set December 21st, 1931, in sccordance with the
application of G. W. Wells to erect a service station.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the application of Andrew Switzer for permission
to erect a gospel tent at the northwest corner of Second
and Baker Streets was referred to a cormuittee with power
to act. Trustees Wsrner and Witmer appointed as committe~
' :
In Re
Map St. John's Cemetery.
In Re
Grant Deed
S.A. Valley Irrigation Co.
In Re
Appointment
Deputy City Attorney.
In Re
Leave of Absence.
In Re
Installation
Sidewalks--Spurgeon St.
In Re
Sidewalks
Santa Clara Ave.
In Re
Testing Fire Hydrants.
In Re
Loading Zones.
In Re
Street Lights.
429
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the recommendation of the Plannirg Commission
was accepted and the Map of St. John's Cemetery located
within the three mile limits of the City was approved and
the Clerk instructed to sign same.
,,
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign
grant deed in favor of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation
Company for the purpose of constructing a concrete pipe
line across portions of Main, Seventeenth and Flower
Streets.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger snd
carried, Joel T. 0gle was appointed Deputy City Attorney
for the compensation of $1.00 per year.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, Trustees Hasenjaeger, Warner, Knox and McBride
were granted a week's leave of absence commencing Friday,
December llth, 1931.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seceded by Warner and car-
ried, sidewalks were ordered installed in front of the
following described property: Lot 14, Block E~ Tract
No. 139, Lot 6,Tract 383 and Lot l, Tract 727.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaegev, seconded by Warner and
carried, sidewalks were ordered installed on the north
side of East Santa Clara AvenUe between Main and Santiago
Avenue, where sidewalks are not in place.
,,
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the Water Superintendent and Fire Chief were
ted to open and test all fire hydrants in the City of
Santa Ana.
,,
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
at 214 N. Sycamore St
carried, the application of the Salvation Army/and the
United Brethren Church at ll01 W. Third Street for load-
ing zones, were granted.
On motion of
carried, the
lights installed on French, Valencia
350 feet south of Edgewood Road.
Trustee Hasenjaeger, sec Gaded by McBride and
City Engineer was i~tructed to have street
and Poinsettia Street
430
In Re
Bids--Improvement
West Seventeenth St.
This being the time and place fixed for the opening_ of
bids or. proposals for the work ordered done and improve-
ment upon and along Seventeenth, Main, Broadway, ~Durant,
Ross, Greenleaf, Flower, Eucalyptus, Eighteenth, Nine-
teenth Street and a certain alley, according to Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 2316, and the City Council being
duly convened in open session proceeded to and did public.
ly open, examine and declare all bids received as follows
F. W. Teschke
Griffith Company
Kovacevich & Price:
Ed. Johnson & Sons
J. H. Coombs
H. E. Uox & Son
Ino.
On motion of TEistee Hasenjaeger,
Totals
$29,598.00
29,532.54
2~,441.35
32,336.95
34,126.1V
32,175.70
seconded by McBride and
carried, the bids were referred to the City Engineer for
checking to report bsck at this meeting. Following the
report of the Engineer and on motion of Trustee McBride,
seconded by Witmer and carried, all bids were taken under
advisement for two weeks.
On motion of Trustee ~cBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the City Council adjourned.
APPR ~f ~D'~
Ms. yo~t~e City'~
Ci
Santa Aha City Hall.
December 21st, 1931. 7:30 P.M.
City Council met in regular ses~on.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trnstees J.L. McBride, E.G. Warner,
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees None.
Minutes of meeting of December 7th approved
as read.
In Re
Application
W. C. Crosb~.
In Re
Wage Scale
Pacific Coast Labor Bureau.
In Re
Communication
American Legion Auxiliary.
In lie
Resolution
Carpenters & Joiners.
In Re
Proposal to
Salvage City Dump.
In Re
Electric §lEns.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger,
carried, the application of W. C.
seconded by Warner and
Crosby for permission
to conduct the Star Taxicab Company at 30~ Spurgeon
Street was referred to the Attorney for investigation.
,,
On motion of Trustee ~gcBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the communication of the Pacific Coast Labor
Bureau setting forth the minim~nn wage scale to be paid
by contractors for public work, was accepted and filed.
.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Warner end car-
ried, the communication from the American Legion Au×iliaz
with reference to soliciting the s~le of coupon books,
was referred to a committee to report back. Trustee
Hasenjaeger and the City Attorney appointed as committee.
On motion of Trustee McBride~ seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried~ the resolution adopted by the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America reducing their wage
scale to ~6.00 per day for carpenters, was accepted and
filed.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by ~cBride and car-
riod, the proposal of Charles A. Peddicord to salvage the
city dump for a period of three years and giving twenty-
five per cent of the profit to the Co~,~unlty Chest or
some welfare society, was referred to Trustee Hasenjaeger
with power to act.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by HasenjaeEer and
carried, applications of Gtlbert-Weston-Stearns Inc. to
hang electric sign for Sawyers White Garage at 121 E.
Fifth Street and. of Santa Aha Electric Company to hang
electric sign for New Method Cleaners at llOE. First
Street, were granted under supervision of the Electrical
Inspector.
432
In ~e
Health Report.
!
In Re
Contractor's Bonds.
In Re
Applications
Commercial Poultry Yards.
In Re
Proposal--Scientific
Rodent & Pest Control Co.
In Re
Amending
Traffic Ordinance.
In Re
Application
G. W. Wells.
In Re
Removal Bldg.
~u. Rottrbacker.
In Re
Street Numbers
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hssenjaeger and
carried, the Health Report for the month of November was
referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Trustee HasenJaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, the bonds of E. L. Hunter for Lathing and of
T. J. Atchley for Housemoving, were referred to the Chair
for approval or disapproval.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, applications to conduct commercial poultry yards
in the City of Santa Ana, were granted as follows:
Anna McClurkin
S. M. Marston
F. W. Bergendorff
Peter Janbard
R. E. Willis
Chas. Westeen
Harold V. Fairbanks
On motion of Trustee McBride,
1904 W. 17th St.
1516 W. 1st St.
1141 W. Highland St.
814 Towner St.
926 W. Bishop St.,
1515 E. 1st. St.
lll5 W. Chestnut St.
seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, t~he proposal of the Scientific Rodent & Pest
Control Company to rid the community of rodents and pests
at a special flat rate, was accepted and placed on file.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by McBride and
carried, the City Attorney was instructed to amend the
traffic ordinance relative to blind pedestrians being
given the right of way on any street, avenue, etc. by
holding out horizontally a white cane in the direction
they desire to travel.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the application of G. W. Wells for permission to
erect a service station at the southeast corner of Main
and Berkeley Streets was referred to the Planning Commis-
sion. On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride
and carried, the recommendation of the Planning
was accepted and the application of G. W. Wells approved.
On motion ~f Trustee McBride,
carried, the matter pertaining
seconded by Hasenjaeger and
to the removal of building~
erected by Wm. Rohrbacker at 612 E. Fourth Street, was
referred to the City Attorney for action.
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, the matter relative to numbering stores on Broadway
between Second and Third Streets was referred to T~stee
Hasenjaeger for investigation.
.In Re
Advertise for
Automotive Equipment.
In Re
Members of
Planning Commission.
In Re
Laborers for
Street Sweepi~ng.
In Re
Rase. No. B3~4
Ordering Improvement--All~y.
In Re
Reso. No. 23~5
Award---W. l?th St.
433
On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids
on automotive equipment according to specifications on
file in the Engineer's office.
0~ motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by V~arner and car-
ried, E. D. Yost and Mrs. Fred Forgy were appointed mem-
bers of the Planning Commission to fill the vacancies.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by McBride and car-
ried, the matter of employing day laborers to sweep the
streets of the City instead of street sweepers, was re-
ferred to T?ustee Hasenjaeger With power to act.
This being the time and place Set forth in Resolution of.
Intention No. 2308 that the public interest and convenien¢
requires the work hereinafter described, and the City
Council of the City of Santa Aha hereby order the follow-
ing work to be done and improvement made in the City of
Santa Ana as follows:
That the following alley in said City of Santa Ana~be
closed up and abandoned, to-wit:
A certain twelve (12) foot slley running Easterly and
Westerly through Tract No. 210, from Shelton Street to
Baker Street, as per Map d~ such Tract recorded in Book
12, Page ~l, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange Count~
California, said Tract b,ing also registered l~nd as per
Certificate No. 1801 in Case No. 12.
No person appearing to protest or object to the work as
set forth in Resolution No. 2308 and no written protests
having been filed, a resolution was introduced ordering
the improvement. The resolution was ordered filed, read,
~considered, designated Resolution Ordering Improvement
No. 2Z24 and passed by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E.G. W~rner, Paul B. Witmez
A.C. Hasenjaeger, Jo~hn Knox.
Trustees None.
Trustees None.
Absent,
This being
the time and olace to which action on the bids
or proposals for the work and improvement to be made on
portions of Seventeenth, Main, Broadway, Durant, Ross,
Greenleaf, Flowe~ Eucalyptus, Eighteenth, Nineteenth
Street and a certain alley, as briefly described in Reso-
lution of Intention No. 2316, was deferred and the City
Council being in open, session, it was determined after
checking that the bid of Kovacevtcb snd Price Incorporate~
was the lowest bid submitted. On motion of Trustee
Hasenjaeger, seconded by.McBride and carried, contract fei
the improvement and work to be done on Seventeenth Street
and others, wee awarded to Kovecevich and Price, Inc., at
434
Local Labor
Public Work on V~. 17th St.
In i{e
Ordinance
New ~ Used Oar Dealers.
the total price of ~29,441.S5. A resolution wss intro-
duced awarding the contract to Kovacevich and Price, Inc
The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered,
designated Resolution of Award No. 2525 aud passed by the
following vote:
Ayes, Trustees J.L. McBride, E. G. Warner, P~l B.
Witmer, A. C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
None.
None.
Noes, Trustees
Absent, Trusteas
,,
On motion of ~frustee McBride,
seconded by Hasenjaeger ~nd
carried, the City Attorney was instructed to write a let-
ter to Kovacevich and Price Incorporsted advising them
to employ local labor for the work and improvement to be
made on West Seventeenth Street and other streets, as
much as possible.
An Ordinance was introduced regulating the business of
dealing in used motor vehicles, and the amount of bond
and city license of said dealers. The ordinanca was read
considered and referred to the City Attorney.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, December
~eth, 1931, at 7:30 P.M.; in the Council Chamber.
435
Santa Aha City Hall
December 28th, 1931. 7:30 P.I¥?.
City Council met in regular adJour~ d session.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Knox.
Present: Trustees E.G. Warner, ~
Paul B. Witmer, A.C. Hasenjaeger, John Knox.
Absent: Trustees J.L. McBride.
In Re
Communication
American Legion.
In Re
Ordinance No. 27
Metropolitan Water Dist.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the communication from the American Legion express-
i~g their appreciation for tbs assistance and cooperetio~
given by the City Council in con~ection with the Armisti(
Day Celebration,~was accepted and filed..
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
csrrled, the communication of The Metropolitan Water
D~strict with 0rdinsnce No. 27 attached was accepted and
the Clerk instructed to post the Ordinance.
In Re
Plans & Spec.
Bowers ~emorial Museum.
In Re
Advertise for
Bids--Bowers Eemorial Musetm~.
In Re
Demands of
C.E.Graham & H.T.Foust.
In Re
Application
Sonoma B. Kinzer.
In Re
Electric Sign.
On motion of Trustee Wit~er, seconded by Warner and car-
ried, plans and specifications for the Bowers Memorial
Museum as presented by the committee, were approved.
On motion of Trustee Warner, seconded by Witmer and car-
ried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for
the construction of.the Bowers Memorial Museum, bids to
be opened January 18th, 1932.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, and on recommendation of the City Attorney the
demands of C. E. Graham in amount of $293.33 and of H.T.
unearned
Foust in amount of ~1106.60 for refund on/city licenses
on mint vending machines, were rejected.
.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, secmaded by Warner and
carried, the application of Sonoms B. Kinzer for permissi~
to operate both the Star Taxi aud City Taxi service under
one license at 305 N. Broadway, was referred to the City
Attorney.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Witmer and
carried, the application of the Robertson Electric Corp.
to hang an electric sign for C. L. Clark at 124 S. Main
Street was granted under supervision of the Electrical
Inspector ·
43(
In Re
Application for
Geo. DuntOn Garage.
In Re
Application for
Geo. Dunton Garage.
In Re
Application
E. F. Hardy.
In Re
Leave of Absence
of Trustee J.L. McBride.
In Re
Ordinance
Amend. raffzc
Ordinance.
APPROVED~~
Ma~ tile Cit~ of ganta Ana.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner smd
cerried, and on recommendation of the Planning Commission
the property at 825 N. Sycamore Street was ordered posted
for special uses and the hearing date set January 4th,
1932, in accordance~ with the application of Frank
for the Geo. Dunton Garage.
On motion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded by Warner and
carried, and on recommendation of the Planning Commission
the property at 806 N. Me. in Street was ordered posted for
special uses and the hearing date set January 4th, 193~
in accordance with the application of Frank Lansdown for
Geo. Dunton Garage.
On motion of Trustee Witmer, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
carried, the application of E. F. Herdy for permission to
construct a frame and corrugated iron garage at 2305 S.
Main Street, was referred to the Building Inspector with
power to act.
0n~notion of Trustee Hasenjaeger, seconded Witmer and car
ried, Trustee J. L. McBride was granted permission to
leave the state for two weeks.
An Ordinance was introduced amending Ordinance No. 81V
regalating travel and traffic upon the public streets of
the City of Santa Ana pertaining to ten-minute parking.
The ordinance was read, considered and referred back to
the City Attorney.
On motion of
carried, the
Trustee Warner, seconded by Hasenjaeger and
City Council adjourned.
Clerk.