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Home My WebLink About1940Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. January 2nd, 1940. ?:30 P.M. City Council met in regular adjourned meeting. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Pl,,m~er W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The $1erk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of December 18th and 26th, 19~9., was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Warrants. In Re Communication Worth C. Miller. In Re Petition for Sidewalk on Bush St. In Re PetitiOn Recreation Center. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the applications of electrical contractors to hang electrical signs, were granted and ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector, as follows: Spratt optical Co. A. M. Loya John T. Bell 715 N. Main St. 902 E. Washington 312 E. 4th St. On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the appliuations of Paul Hill and Clifford I. Wright to drive taxicabs for the Blue Cab 0ompany, were granted on recommends tion of the Taxicab Commission. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the monthly reports of the various city officers for the month of December, were referred to the Finance Committee. On motion of Trustee Bruns, the Clerk was instructed to demands # seconded by Yost and carried, draw warrants according to the audited numbering from 1761 to 1972 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Brune and carried, the communication of Worth C. Miller asking whether or not Santa Ana would release Buena Park Sanitary District from contracts binding it to the Joint 0utfall Sewer system, was received and referred to the Council as a whole. On motion of Trustee Bruns, the petition of taxpayers block Bush Street for the seconded by Smith and carried, and property owners in the 2500 construction of a cement sidewalk in front of and adjacent to Lot No. 10, Block D of Tract 159, was referred to the Depart~nent of Public Ways to report back. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the petition of B. B. Seamans, E. A. Stevenson and W.W. WarnE '41 In Re Petition of Oldsters. In Re Negotiations for Target Range. In Re Reso. No. 2734 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2736 Sale of Tax Deeded Lot. as a committee with forty-seven other signatures attached, expressing thanks and appreciation for the improvement made to the recreation parlor on Walnut Street, was received, acknowledged and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the petition of Chas. E. Dixon and other Oldsters requesting permission to build their own tables and place them in Birch Park, was received, acknowledged and filed. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Clerk was authorized to instruct the District Attorney's Office to enter into negotiations with the Union Rock Company to secure property for a target range to be used Jointly by the City of Santa Ana and the County of Orange. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been. received for the sale of the following des- .cribed property: Lots 1S and 14 in Block I, of Tract No. 6S1. The offer of John H. Burgess was read to purchase said real property for the sum of $160.00 and no person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution accepting said offer and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute deed to said property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~734 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, # Tl-~lstees None. · Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following des- cFi-bed property: Lot l, Block "Ca of Tract No. 2§2. The offer of Jess L. Campbell was read, to purchase aaid real 'property in the sum of $260.00 and no person being present desirous of raising thi~ bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seonnded by Yost and carried, the Resolution No. 2?36 accept- ing said offer and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute deed to said property, was read, considered and passed by the following vote: 'Ayes., Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Noes', Absent~ E. D. Trustees None. Trustees None. Yost, D. W. Joseph P. Smith, Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland In Re Reso. No. 2756 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No.2737 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2738 Sale of Tax Deeded Lot. Ayes, Noes, Absent, # # Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 4 in Block 5 and the West 8.78 feet of Lot 2 in Block 3, Artelia Street Tract. The offer of Frank Ballester was read, to purchase said real property in the sum of $7§.00 and no person being pres- ent desirous ~f raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution No. 2736 for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, desig- nated Resolution No. 2756 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. ¥ost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lots 11 and 12 in Block L of Tract No. 252. The offer of J. N. Hazen was read, to purchase said real 'property in 'the sum of $250.00 and no person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution No. 2737 for Sale of Tax Deeded Proper~ was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2737 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees ~one. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 7 in Block D of Tract No. 252. The offer of Rex S. Nerison was read, to purchase said real property for the sum of $400.00 and the matter was then thrown open to oral bids by any person present. A bid of $4~0.00 was made by A. C. Merrick, representing Charles W. Reither and Adeline Reither, husband and wife, and no other bid was made. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconde~ by Yost and carried, the bid of A. C. Merrick, representing Charles W and Adeline Reither was accepted and the sum of $50.00 was deposited as ten per cent of the bid. A resolution was introduced for the Sale of Tax Deeded Lots and was read, con- sldered, designated Resolution~No. following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Noes, Trustees None. 2738 and passed by the Joseph P. Smith, Xelsey, Fred C. Bbwland. Absent, Trustees None. In Re lpplication W. G. Scott. In Re Ordinance No. 1084 Amend. Water Rates. in Re Appointment Wm. J. Tway. In Re Appointment Clyde H. Ashen. In Re Public Hearing Appl. for Bus Service. In Re Reso. No. 2739 J. 0. Sewer Treatment Plant. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application o f W. G. Scott for a permit to operate the pool hall at 1027} E. 4th Street, was granted on recommenda- tion of the Department of Public Safety and Chief of Pelice. . On motion of T~stee Smith, seconded by Most and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: WAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1052, entitled 'An Ordinance establishing water rates in the City of Santa Aha, prescribing rules and regulations covering consump- tion of water and fixing a penalty for the violation thereof, and repealing Ordinances in conflict herewith,' and providing for a change in water rates." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1084 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Most, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # The chair, submitted ~he name of Wm. J. Tway for appointment as a member of the Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the appointment of Wm. J. Tway to fill the. unexpired term of Geo. R. Wells on the Planning Commission, term expiring June 30, 1940, was approved. . The name of Clyd$ B. Ashen was submitted by the Chair for reappointment as a member of ~he Civil Service Board. ~n motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the appointment of Clyde H. Ashen as a member of Civil Service Board, term to expire December 31st, 1945, was approved. . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most and carried, a public hearing was ordered held,on the application of Myrtle A. Williams and C. W. Williams to conduct a city bus service, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Friday January 5th, 1940, at 7:00 P.M., and all who are interested to be notified and the applicants also to be notified to appe . On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Most and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sant Aha relating to action of City Council concerning Joint Out- fall Sewer Treatment Plant." was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2739 and . passed by the following vote: Aye8, Noes, Absent, Trustees E. D. Most, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith. Trustees None. APPROVED: Mayor of the ~ity of Santa Ana. ## On motion of Trustee Eelsey, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Yost and carried, Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. January 15th, 1940. 7:50 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. · he Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of theMinutes, further reading of the Minutes of January 2nd, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Eelsey and carried. In Re Request of Order of De Molay. In Re Police Dept. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Application Watson Easterly. In Re Communication Rev. Jose Origel. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the request of Santa Ana Chapter, Order of DeMolay, that the Council set aside Monday, March 1Sth, as the Fifth Annual DeMolay Civic Day, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the monthly report of the Police Department for the month of December, was received and referred to the Council. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the applications of the Powell Neon Sign Company to hang electric signs for Edwards Service Station at 2064 S. Main Street and for John Pierson's Cafe at 404 W. Fourth Street, were granted and ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Watson Easterly for a permit to drive a taxicab for the White Cab Company, was granted on recommenda- tion of the Taxicab Commission. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by ¥ost and carried, the communication of Rev. Jose Origel concerning the condi- tion of streets in Delhi during the rainy season, was receive. In Re Communi cation E. D. Holmes, Jr. In Re Application C. H. Myers. In Re ~mporary Permit Joint 0utfall Sewer. In Re Concession Bide Bowl & Santiago Park. In Re Variance #10 Wm. J. Turpin, In Re Application Variance #ll S.A.Mortgage & Invest. Co. In Re Damage Claim Laurence Roberts. and referred to the Council as a whole. . On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of E. D. Holmes, Jr. stating his desire to a submit a bid on a competitive basis on/Municipal Comprehen- sive Liability policy, wae received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, the application of C. H. Anaheim, California, to motor vehicles at 302 E. seconded by Smith and carried, Myers, 817 N. Claudina Street, conduct the business of dealing in Fifth Street, was referred to the Clerk to follow the usual proceedure to advertise the appli- cation according to the existing Ordinance. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bm~ns and carried, the communication of the State of California Department of Public Health, granting the City of Santa Aha and the various cities and sanitary districts of the Joint Outfall Sewer syst a temporary permit of 90 days from January 1, 19AO, for the improvement of the sewer disposal sy~em, was acknowledged, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the bids of ~. P. Nickey, Jr. and Othal P. Stapp for the con- cession at the Municipal Bowl and of Earle L. Boyes for the concession in Santiago Park, were referred to the Department of Public Ways to investigate and report back at the next meeting. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was concurred in and the application of Wm. J. Turpin, Variance Serial No. 10, to permit the erection of a second single family dwelling at 1611 Palm Avenue, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Eelsey and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was concurred in and the application of the Santa Ana Mortgage and Investment Com- pany, Variance Serial No. ll, to erect a duplex in R-1 Zone at 815-17 Orange Avenue, was granted. On motion of Trustee Brune, the claim for alleged damages against the City of Santa Ana, ney for investigation. # seconded by Kelsey and carried, in the amount of $8308.22 was referred to the City In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Petition for the report of the Department of Public Ways was accepted and to Sidewalks on Bush St. the committee/instruct the City Engineer to contact the ~ro- perry owners in the 2~00 block Bush Street to install side- walks at their own expense. # In Re On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. 2740 the following Resolution entitled: Loading Zone on Bdwy. "Resolution concerning parking limitations under Ordinance No. 1030" eliminating loading zone on the west side of Broadway between Third and Fourth described as the southerly l0 feet of the northerly 1~4 feet and establishing another loading zone on the west side of Broadway between Third and Fourth Streets described as the northerly l0 feet of the southerly 84 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2740 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yos,, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. . In Re On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Communication the report of the Chairman of the committee was accepted and Worth C. Miller. concurred in and Clerk to advise Mr. Worth C. Miller that the City of Santa Ana cannot give consent to the Buena Park Sanitary District to withdraw from the Joint Outfall Sewer system.at the present time. . In Re On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. 2741 the following Re solution entitled: Central Traffic Dist. "Resolution enlarging Central Traffic District "B" in the City of Santa Aha~ was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2741 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yest, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. . In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Kelsey and carried, Reso. No. 2742 a Resolution Accepting Deeds to certain property from Henry Accepting Deeds. Behrens and Anna Behrens, Lloyd W. Sudduth and Vena Irene Sudduth, J. H. Farrell and Kitturah Farrell, J. H. McKee and Dorothy M. NcKee, Fred M. Sunda and Aravella Sunda, Vicente Ballester, Mary E. Ballester, B. M. Ballester, Asuncion G. Ballester and D. M. Ballester, Robert Hutcheson, Western Trust and Savings Bank and Elmer Lee Llechti and Margaret L. Liechti, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Noneo In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. 2?43 the following Resolution entitled: Authorizing Cancellation "Resolution authorizing the cancellation of taxes on City owned property" of Taxes on City Property. directing the Clerk to file a petition with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange requesting an order can- celling all taxes levied against said property, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2743 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Ayes,/Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, T~ustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Report of the report of the City Auditor for the period of July let to City Auditor. December ~lst, 1959, was received and referred to the Finance Committee. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the City CounCil adjourned. APPR0 VED: ~C ~ Nayor of the City~ of Santa Ana. Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. February 5th, 1940. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of January 15th, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee B~une, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Application the application of Ernest L. Friend, Pastor, to solicit funds Ernest L. Friend, Pastor.' to build additional Sunday School rooms onto the church building at 1600 W. Third Street, was granted. In Re On motion Of Trustee Yost, seconded by Keleey and carried, Electric Signs. the applicaZion of el~ctrical contractors to hang electrical signs, were granted under supervision of the Electrical Ins~ctor, as follows: Santa Ana Fur Co. 306 N. Broadway T.J. Neal Sport%ng Goods 218 E. 4th St. Veterans of Foreign Wars 302~ W. 5th St. Joe B. Moralice 300 N. Main St. M~Millan Oil Station 634. W. let St. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruno and carried, Communication the communication of B. J. Smith, Clerk of the Board of B.J. Smith, Co. Clerk. Supervisors, stating that the City's request for csncella- tion of tares end assessments upon real property owned by thc City had been granted, was received and filed. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, Communication the communication of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce thank- Chamber of Commerce. ing the Council for its support and cooperation and. offering its services, was received and filed. In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and card ed, Communication the communication of the Knights of Columbus commenting on of Knights of Columbus. the letter of Rev. Jose Origel on the condition of the streets in Delhi and requesting the Council to alleviate the condi- tion, was received and referred to the Council as a whole. In Re On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Agreement the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement witk McMillan Oil Co. the McMillan Oil Company £orthe construction of an electric sign at 634 W. First Street which extends over and upon the five foot set-back line established on First Street. In Re Closing-out Sale Wayland Grocery. In Re Application Jack Fisher Chapter In Re Communication Chamber of Commerce. In Re Communication Or. Co. Builders Exchange. In Re Communication Or. Co. Contractors As~. In Re Appointment William E. Eck!es. In Re Petition for 2 hr. Parking- W. 1st St. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Warrants. # On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Wayland Grocery in the Grand Central Mar- ket to conduct a closing-out sale for one month beginning February 1st, 1940, was granted.and sale to be conducted under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety. an motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of Jack Fisher Chapter No. 23 for permission to sell tickets to their annual military ball to be held in Huntington Beach February 21st, was granted. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the request of the Chamber of Commerce for permission to install signs advertising Dollar Day, to be mounted on poles in the sockets on the sidewalks in front of the business houses, was referred to the Department of Public Safety with power to act. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Eelsey and carried, the communication of the Orange County Builders EEchange with reference to the schedule of wages circulated by the Building and Construction Trades CounCil Of Orange County and proffering the services of the Exchange in making a survey of wages currently paid, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of the Orange County Contractors Associatio: offering to make a survey of wages currently paid and a fac- tual report thereof for ,theJCounc~l's consideration, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of William E. Eckles for appointment as a special police officer without pay to work at the DeMolay dances, was granted and the appointment ordered. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the petition of property owners and occupants for a two-hour parking zone on First Street between Birch snd Ross Streets, was referred to the Department of Public Ways with power to act. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Ketsey and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for the month of January were referred to the Finance Committee. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the Clerk was~authoriZed to issue warrants according to the demands 2udlted by the Finance Committee numbering from 2006 In Re Communications on Bowl Concessions. In Re Bid--D.W. Scott Concessions. In Re Variance ~l~ Harold H.Fish & Merle M.Hall. In Re Reso. No. 2744 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Reso. No. 2745 Accepting Deed from P. D. Brady, etux. In Re Reso. No. 2746 Sale of Real Property. to P.D. Brady, etux. to 2258 inclusive. . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the the communications of/mothers of Scout Troop #22 urging that the Council a~cept the bid of Othal P. Stapp for the conces- sions at the Municipal Bowl, were referred to the Department of Public Ways. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Smith and carried, the bid of D. W. Scott in the amount of $200.00 for concesskr rights of the Municipal Bowl and Santiago Park for the year 1940, as a guarantee and the privilege of 25~ if net profit is above the guarantee, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the action of the Planning Commission was concurred in and the application of Harold H. Fish and Merle M. Hall, Variance NoLlE, involving property at 414 Wakeham Avenue to permit a .reduction of the minimum lot area required for a single fami] was approved. dwelling, . An offer Ayes~ Noes, Absent, to purchase real property was read, from Ralph-W. Gordon in the amount of $600.00, property described as follow Lot I Block B, Lot 9 Block B, Lot 7 Block C, Lots l, 5, 8 and 9 Block D, Lot 5 Block 0, all of Tract No. 289. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real ~ro- perry as of February 19th, 1940, was read, considered, desig- nated Resolution No. 2744 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution accepting a deed from P. B. Brady and Alice E. Brady, husband and wife, conveying a strip of land 80 feet wide and 660 feet in length for the extension of S. Broadway from the south li~e of Tract 5~1 southerly to the north line of Tract 989, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2745 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution for Ssle of Real Property" five foot set-back line established on First Street. In Re Reso, No. 2747 En!~rging Central Traffic District "B" In Re Ordinance Amending Uniform Building Code. Mayor of the C£ty of Santa Ana. to Po D. Brady and Alice E. Brady, changed for certain other property of Santa Aha, was read, considered, husband and wife and ex- to be conveyed to the City designated Resolution No 2746 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet ~. E.D. Yost, Trustees None. Trnstees None. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. and carried, "B" in the 2747 and Noes~ On motion of Trustee E~sey,seconded by Bruns the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution enlarging Central Traffic District City of Santa Ana" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, T~ustees None. Absent, Trustees None. , On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: ,An Ordinance amending the Uniform Building Code, 1937 Edition, as adopted by Ordinance No. 1084 of the City of Santa Ana." was introduced, re~d, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee the City Council adjourned. Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. February tgth, 1940. 7:30 P.M. Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the M~vor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred~ C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of February 5th, 19~0, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re Meeting--0r. Co. League of Municipalities. In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Communication Chief of Police. In Re Sewage Flow J. O. Sewer. In Re Application Dutton Bros. In Re Proposal for Bus Service. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of the Orange County League of Municipali- ties relative to the regular meeting to be held at the Woman' Club House in Brea, at 6:48 P.E., Thursday evening, February 22nd, was received an~ Clerk instructed to canvass the offi- cials on the number who will attend and advise the Secretary of the League. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the applications of Elwood Masoner to drive a taxicab for the Blue Cab Company and of Garvin V~nLandingham to drive a taxi- ~ab for the White Cab Company, were granted as recommended b the Taxicab Commission. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of Earl B. Lentz, Chief of Police, submit- ting the name of D~niel Mo Jones for appointment as a perma- nent officer in the motor division of the Police Department, was referred to the Civil Service Board for recommendation. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of J. L. McBride, Maintenance Engineer Section ~ne, Joint 0utfall Sewer, presenting sewage flow for the year 1~39 with the tabulation setting forth percentages, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Brune, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the application of Dutton Bros. for a refund in the amount of $8.00 on city license on place of business at ~02 N. Main Street, was denied. On motion of T~stee Yo~t, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication and proposal of Samuel P. Cart, President Laguna Besch-Santa Ana S~age Line and Loren W. S~ith, 0~er ~pland-Ont~rio Motor Coach Line to furnish Santa Ana with adequate bus service, was referred to Council as a whole. In Re Uommunication Chas. E. Dixon. In Re Petition of Veterans' Welfare Bd. In Re Petition N. Park Blvd. In Re Reso. No. 2748 Declaring N. Park Blvd. a Through Street. In Re Agreement with Newhope Drainage Dist. In Re Application C. H. Myers. In Re Communication Dept. of Public Health. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of Chas. E. Dixon requesting that more tables be placed in Birch Park for The Oldsters and for the general public, was received and filed. ,, · On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the petition of the Veterans' Welfare Board for the cancella- tion of certain taxes nbw appearing on the tax records as a lien against property owned by the Board in Santa Ana, was denied. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the petition of property owners and residents adjacent to North Park Boulevard requesting that said street from the east line of Flower Street to the west line of Broadway be declared a through street, was received and filed. . On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution declaring through streets in the City of Santa Ana" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ?748 was passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, Trustees None. on motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the Mayor and Clerk ware authorized to enter into an agree- men, with the Newhope Drainage District, on behalf of the City of Santa Aha, to discharge drainage water into the Joint 0utfall Sewer; pa~vment of $15.00 per month to be paid commenc ing with the month in ~ich connection of the line is made. . There being no written or oral protests, tee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, C. R. Myers to cles at 30? E. on motion of Trus- the application of conduct the business of dealing in motor vehi- Fifth Street, was granted. Orange ,ion of rapidly as On motion of T~]stee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and card ed, the communtc~ion of C. G. Gillespie, Chief of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering of the State of California, appealing to the Council to follow the suggestions in the report of the County Health Department with respect to the construc- the clarifie~ unit and building the digester tanks as possible,'was received and filed. In Re Reso. Sale Lots No. 2749 of Tax Deeded to Marion Rouse.- In Re Reso. No. 2750 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Ordinance No.1085 Amend. Uniform Bldg. Code, 1937 Edition. In Re Agreement F. P. Nlckey, Jr. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sa~ of the following property: Lots I and 9, Block B; Lot 7, Block C; Lots l, 5, and 9, Block D and Lot §, ~lock 0 in Tract NO. The offer of Ralph W. Gordon was read, to purchase ~id real property for the sum of $600.00. snd the matter was then thrown open to oral bids by any person present. A bid of $700.00 was made by Mr. Marion Rouse and no other bid was made. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the bid of Mr. Marion Rouse was accepted snd the sum of $70.00 was deposited as ten per cent of the bid. A resolution was introduced for the Sale of Tax Deeded Lots and was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2749 and passed by the following vote: A~ves, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Ycs t, D. W. Keleey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. The following offers were read to purchase property: Coca Cola Bottling Co.---South 86.87 ft. of Lot 1, Tract 407 $315.oo. W. E. Dunn---Lots 6, 8, 9, 11 and 17, Block F, Tract 989, $375.00. Florencia L. Campos---Lot 24, Block Q, Emmett's Addn. No. 3, $75.oo. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by a Resolution of Intention to sell above Kelsey and carried, described real pro- perty as of March 4th, 1940, was read, considered, designate Resolution No. 2750 and passed by Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Trustees None. Trustees None. the following vote: Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Absent, On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns snd carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending the Uniform Building Code, 1937 EditiOn, as adopted by Ordinance No. 1054 of the City of Santa Ans." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1085 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the bid of F. P. Nickey, Jr. for the concession at the Muni- cipal Bowl for the years 1940-41 and 1942, with a guarantee of $180.00 the first year, $190.00 the second year and $200.( for the third year with 25{ of the net profit if it runs over the guarantee, was accepted and an agreement to be drawn In Re Notification to Bus Cempanies & Drivers. In Re Development of Certain Streets. APPRG~ED: M~vor of the Cit~ of Ssnta Ana. covering the bid. On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Most and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify all bus lines operating intra-city to comply with Section 13 of Ordinance No. relative to bus drivers making application for driver's per- mit and license. Messrs. Herbert Hill and Wm. J. Tway and Mrs. Ora K. Heine, committee from the Planning Commission, appeared before the Council renewing their recommendation for the widening of Flower Street between 15th and 17th Streets and the paving of Flower Street between Washington and 17th Streets and the extension of West Fourth Street to Fifth Street. On motion of Trustee Most, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the ~ity Council adjourned to Wednesday, February ~lst, 1940 at 3:00 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chsanbers. By ~t e~.~ Deputy. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall. February 21st, 1940. ~:00 P. M. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting Present: Absent: called to order by the Mayor. Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. In Re Resolution Report on Sewage Disposal Problem. Resolution The motion, of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Most that the lution relating to report on sewage disposal problem and approving portions of same' be adopted, was by'substltute motion made by Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns laid on the ~able. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most snd carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, February 26th, 1940, at 3:00 o'clock P.I~., in the Council Chambers. and carried~ APPROVED: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Santa Ana~ Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. February 26th, 1940. 3:00 P.M. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bm~ns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. In Re Communication Golden Gate International Exposition. In Re Communication Railroad Commission. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Reso. No. 2751 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Reso. No. 2752 ~Dprovlng Portions of Report on Sewage Disposal Problem. On motion of Tm~stee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the communicstlon of the Golden Gate International Exposition soliciting cooperation in planning a Special Day at the 194( Exposition, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of the Railroad Commission of the State of California together with statement showing the details of the rate reductions effective Msrch 1st for commercial and domes- tic users of electricity furnished by the Southern Californi Edison Company Ltd., was acknowledged, received s. nd filed. On motion of Trt~ tee Yost, seconded by Bruns and the apnlications of the Powell Neon Sign Company electrical carried, to hang signs, were granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector, as follows: GlaSys Peterson Breckell Hill's Inc. New China Cafe The following offers were read to 306 Spurgeon St. 301 W. 4th St. 103 N. Main St. purchase property: Floyd W. Rogers---Lot ! Tract No. 863; Lot 20 Tract No. 765 East 150 ft. South 174 ft. (Except North 80 ft. East 147.5 ft.Lourie's Subdivision $1700.00. Gla~vs Foster-U .... Lot 9 Block B, Goldsmiths Addition,S500.0 Ralph R. Van Dusen-Lot 7, 8 and 9 Block F, Tract No. 252, $300.00, On Enrich of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- petty as of March 4th, 1940, was read, considered, designa- ted Resolution No. 2751 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D.'Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution rel,tlng to Report on Sewage Disposal Problem and Approving Portions of Same" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2752 and passed by the following vote: ,] Ayes, TrUstees ~ummer W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. I Noes, Trustees Joseph P. Smith. · ~ Absent, Trustees No~e. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the City Council adjourned. APPROVED: City ~lgrk. Mayor of thb City of Santa Ana. Council Chamber 'i Santa Ana Hall. City March 4th, 1940. ?:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to Order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of February 19th, 21st and 26th, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried. In Re On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Eelsey and carried, Request of the request of L. M. Guyon, President of the S.R.A. Club for ~.R.A. Club. permission to u~the Municipal Bow on the afternoon of March ~ · 6th, 1940, was granted. In'Re On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Smith and carried, Application the application of F. P. Nickey, Jr. for permission to use F. P. Nickey, Jr. the Municipal ~owl on Saturday, March 23rd for the Boy Scout annual Easter Egg Hunt, was granted. In Re On motion $f Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Application. the application of W. R. Gilbert for permission to conduct a W. R. Gilbert. public.dance hall at Third and Ross Streets beginning Satur- day March 2nd and continuing each Saturday thereafter, was granted under supervision of the Department of Public Safety. ~ . In Re On motion of Trustee Bmith, seconded by Ee~ ey and carried, Monthly Reports. the monthly reports of city officers for the month of Februar were referred to the Finance Committee. In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, monthly Warrants. /~emands as audited by-the Finance Commitgee were allowed and and warrants numbering from 2291 to 2502 were ordered drawn. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Eelsey and carried, Communication the communication of Herbert C. Legg, Administrator of Works W.P.A. of Sou.Calif. Projects Administration Southern California, with refermnce to the City sponsoring projects for the fiscal year 19~0-19~1 was received, acknowledged and referred to the Council as a whole. In Re On motion of Trustee KelSey, seconded by Yost and carried, Petition of the communication and petition of the Atchison, Topeka and A.T. & S.Fe Ry. Co. Santa Fe Railway Company for a permit to construct, operate and maintain a communications and signal line in and along Santa Fe Street, Santa Ana, was referred to the City Attorney to negotiate with the Railway Company. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Eelsey and carried, Communication the communication of the Railroad Commission of the State of Railroad Commission. California with copy of Decision No. ~283~ attached, estab- lishing a complete new schedule of street lighting rates for Southern California Edison Company Ltd., was received and referred to the Auditor for checking. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, Franchise Tax the warrant of the Southern California Edison Company Ltd., Sou. C~lif. Edison Co. in amount of $3§§Z.82 covering franchise tax for year ending December 31st, 19~9, was ordered deposited and statement referred to the Auditor for checking and report back. In Re The following offers were read to purchase property: Reso. No. 2753 Coker F. Rathbone, Jr.--Lots 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 18, 19 and 20 of Tract 953--$1400.00. Intention to Sell C. Earl Nalderman ....... Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block F, Tract No. §31--$200.00. Real Property. On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of March 18th, 1940, was read, considered, designa- ted Resolution No. 2753 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any Reso. No. 2754 bids had been received for the sale of the following property Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. Lots 6, 8, 9, ll and 12, Block F of Tract No. 289. The offer of W. E. Dunn was read, to pl~rchase said real petty in the sum of $,375.00 and no person being present desir. ous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax In Re Reso. No. 2755 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reeo. No. 2756 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2757 S~le of Tax Deeded Lots. Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No, 2754 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. R-uns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, . Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block F of Tract No. 259. The offer of Ralph R. Van Dusen was read, to purchase said real property in the sum of ~300.00 and no person being pres- ent desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Eelsey~ seconded by Yost and carried, the ReSolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was resd, considered, designated Reso- lution No. 2755 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W.Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property South 86.87 feet of Lot 1 in Tract No. 407. The offer of the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Los Angeles was read, to purchase said real property in the sum of $315.0 and no'person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, con- sidered, designated Resolution No. 2756 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # Joseph P. Smith, Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland ti on No. Ayes, Noes, Absent, 2757 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None Trustees None. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 1 of Tract No. 863; Lot 20 of Tract No. 765:. East 150 feet, South 17A feet, (Except North 80 feet, East 147.5 feet) Lourie's Subdivision. The offer of Floyd B. Rogers was read, to purchase said real property in the sum of $1700.00 and no person being present desirous of raising ~is bid, upon motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Eelsey and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Resolu- In Re Reso. No. 2758 Sale of Tak Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2759 Accepting Deeds. In Re Reso. No. 2760 Authorizing Cancellation Taxes on City Property. In Re Reeo. No. 2761 Selling & Directing Conveyance Real Property. # Pursuant to Resolution of. Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 24 in Block Q of Emmett's AddiSon No. 3. The offer of Florencia L. Campos was read, to purchase said real p~operty in the sum of $75.00 and no person being pres- ent desirous of r~ising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, .the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2758 and passed by Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Smith, the following vote: Joseph P. Smith, Xelsey, Fred O. Rowland. seconded by Xelsey and carried, Ayes, Noes, Absent, # a Resolution Accepting Deeds to certain property from W. E. and Maym E. Friend, Frank C. and Muriel Pope, Lloyd J. and Eva Ta~lor, John H. ~nd Grace I. Frazier, F. W. and Maud ~. Westph~l, E. A. Lynch, Andres and Magdlena Gallegos, H. R. Greene, T. J. and Lola M. Atchley and John Otis and Mary G. Haley, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2759 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the ~llowlng Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing the cancellation of taxes on City owned property" directing the Clerk to file a petition with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange requesting an order can- celling all taxes levied against said property, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2743 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, a ResolUtion entitled: #Resolution selling and directing conveyance of real pr~.perty# and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute and deliver deed to certain real property, was read, considered, designa. ted Resolution No. 2761 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, J~eph P. Smith, E. ~. Yost, D. W. Xele~y, Fred C. Rowland. Noes', Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Applications Motor Bus Drivers. In~ Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Ordinance No. 1086 ~egulating Use of Parks and Playgrounds. In Re Reso. No. 2762 Abandoning Diagonal Parking on E. 6th St. In Re Reso. No. 27~ Parking Limitations on Spurgeon S~reet. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most and carried, the applications of Justin Z. Temple, Floyd Johnson, Be~ F. Dolbee,~R. Glenn Kelly, Voris K. Robison and Herbert E. Cartwrlght and Cecil K. Williams to drive motor buses, were granted. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most and carried, the applications of J. M. Sherrard, William R. Crowell, Robert. G. Swing, Edgar T. Brown, Ellsworth Knuff and Gall Bray to drive taxicabs for the White Cab Company, were grants on recommendation of Taxicab Commission. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1024 entitled 'An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana establishing rules and regulations governing the use of,~ublic parks and playgrounds in the City of Santa Ana was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1088 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland Trustees None Noes, Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Most and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution abandoni~g diagonal parking under Ordinance No. 1050" on Sixth Street on the south side-from Spurgeon to French Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No.2762 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Keleey, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution concerning parking limitations under Ordinance No. 1030" eliminating certain freight loading zone on the west side of Spurgeon Street between Fourth and Third Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2763 and passed~ the following vote: ~ves, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. In Re Reso. No. 2764 Extension of South Broadway. APPROVED: Mayor of the C~ty of Santa Aha. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution for extension of South Broadway easterly to South Main Street in the City of santa Ana" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2784 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. B~-uns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Tr~s tees None. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the City Council adjourned. By Deputy. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall. March 18th, 1940. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Abseht: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced th~reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a c6py of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of'March 4th, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee B~uns, seconded by Kelsey and carried. In Re Meeting--Or. Co. League of Municipalities. In Re Resolution--S.A. Jr. Cham. of Commerce. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of the Orange County League of Munlcipali. ties relative to meeting at Placentia Round Table Club-House, Thursday evening March ~lst at 6:45 P.M., was received and officials to be polled as to the number attending and Secre- tary of League to be advised of the number. # On mo~ion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution adopted by the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce, Al~lstic Committee, determining the necessity for the imDrovement of lighting facilities and the enlargement of the'seating capacity at the Municipal Bowl, was referred to the Department of Public Ways for investigation and report back. In Re Communi cat ion B.~. Smith, County Clerk. In Re Electric Sign. In Re Request of S.R.A. Club. In Re Request of Or. Co. Volture #527. In Re Request of American Legion. In Re Police Report. In Re Agreement with Slade & Johnson. In Re Appointment R. Bruce Harnols. In Re Probationary Appointment of Dan M. Jones. # On motion of T~ustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of B. J. Smith, County Clerk, regarding the cancellation of taxes on certain property of the City of Santa Aha, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Most, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of the General Neon Company for a permit to hang an electric sign for J. C. Williams at 417 Bush Street, was granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the request of L. M. Guyon, President of the S.R.A. Club, for permission to ~ae the Municipal Bowl March 20th, 1940, at 4:00 P.M., was granted and the Park Superintendent was in- structed to advise the S.R.A. Club to make application and have permit granted before advertising their meetings in the Bowl. . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the request of the Orange County Voiture #527 for permission to use the Municipal Bowl, one Sunday, during the month of April (date to be' determined later), was referred to the Department of Public Ways with power to act. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most and carried, the request of the American Legion Post No. 131, for permis- sion to use the streets from midnight, November 10th to mid- night, November ll~h, for the purpose of holding a parade and celebration, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the police report for the month of February, was referred to the Finance Committee. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the Mayor and Clerk ware authorized to sign an agreement with Slade and Johnson covering the construction of an electric Sign at 1200 N. Main Street, which extends over and upon the set-back line established on N. Main Street. . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of R. Bruce Harnois for appointment as a speciaI police officer, was granted and the appointment appro~d while in the employ of the Merchant and Police Pro- tective Association, as recommended by the Chief of Police. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Ke!sey and carried, the communication of the Civil Service Board recommending the In Re Warrant of Sou. Counties Gas Co. In Re Variance #14 R. M. Hopkins. In Re Reso. No. 2765 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2766 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots to C.Esrl Halderman. In Re Reso. No. 2767 to Sell Proper~y. appointment of Dan M. Jones to the position of motorcycle officer of the Police Department for a probationary period of six months ending September 5th, 1940, was received and approved; the Chief of Police ordered notified of the Council action and the appointment confirmed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the warrant of the Southern Counties Gas Company in the amoun of $4713.06 covering franchise tax for year ending December 31st, 1939, was ordered deposited and statement referred to the Auditor for checking. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was concurred and the application of R. M. Hopkins, Variance No. 14, involving property at ll~5 W. Highland Street to permit the erection of a second single family dwelling on one lot in an R-1 District, was approved. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lots 7,~8~ 10, 11,.12; 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,.18, 19 and 20, Tract No. 953. The offer of Coker F. Rathbone, Jr. was read, to purchase said real property in the sum of $1400.00 and no person beirg present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution accept- ing said offer and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute deed to said property, was read, considered, designated Reso- lution No. 2?65 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had 1, een received for the sale of the following property Lots 13,~t4 and 15, Block F of Tract No. 531. The offer of C. Earl Halderman was read, to purchase said real property for the sum of $200.00 and no person being pres ent desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Reso- lution No. 2766 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P.' Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, # Trustees None. The following offer was read tO purchase property: Enrique Campos for Eleanor Campos amount of $100.O0-- Lot 5, Block E, South Santa Ana. In Re Reso. No. 2?68 Accepting Quit-claim Deeds.~ ~,I~ Re Res0. No. 2769 Authorizing Cancellation Taxes 'on City Property. In Re Reso. No. 2770 Correcting Recor'd. In Re Reso. No. 2771 Selling Real Property to A. M. Blanding, etux. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, are solution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty At the ~ity Council meeting to be held April 1st, 1940, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2767 and Noes, Absent, # passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. E.D. Yost, Trustees None. Trustees None. Bruns, Joseph ~. Smith, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, NoeS, Absent, . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing the cancellation of taxes on City owned property" directing the Clerk to file a petition with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange requesting an order can- celling all taxes levied against said property, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2?69 and passed by the Trustees None. On motion of Trustee BrUns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution correcting record upon purported ~ancellation of ~axes" was ~ead, considered, designated Resolution No. 2770 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey an8 carried, the following Resolution entitled: "ResolUtion selling and directing conveyance of real property to A. M. Blanding, et ux." was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~771 and passed by the following vote:. Joseph P. Smith, Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Eelsey and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds to certain property from Fanny .Brody, Edith Terry, E. M. Burnham Campbell, David Salcedo and Prudencio Aldana and Perfilia Aldana, was read, considered, designated Resoldtion No. 2?88 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Ayes, Trustees~P~ummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re 0~ motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, Re~o. No. 2772 a Resolution entitled: Execution of Lease "Resolution authorizing execution of lease of real property to the County of Orange" on Property to County by the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Santa Ana for the of Orange,-Fair Building. purpose of obtaining from the State of California and from the Works Progress Administration certain funds with which to construct a State Fair and Exposition Building. The reso- lution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2772 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. 'Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Nons. In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, Petition.to the petition of property owners requesting the Council to AbandOn Alley-- vacate and abandon that certain 15 foot alley located 125 First & Artesia Sts. feet south of the south line of First Street, and extending easterly from Artesia Street a distance of 443.4 feet, was received and filed. In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, Reso. No. 2773 a Resolution entitled: Adopting Map "Resolution Adopting Map" 0losing Alley. for the closing up and. abandonment of an alley 125 feet south of the south line of West First Street, parallel to and between West First Street and West Walnut Street extedning Easterly from the East line of South Artesia Street a distance of 443.40 feet. The resolution was read, considered, designa- ted Resolution No. 2773 and passed by the following vote:: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred O. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, Reso. No. 2774 a Reso'lution entitled: Intention to Close "A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana declaring their intention to order & Abandon Alley. the closing up and abandonment of an alley located 125 feet south of the south line of West First Street and extending easterly from South Artesia Street heretofore dedicated for alley purposes to the City of Santa Ana; declaring it to be for the public interest and conven'- ience and fixing the time and place for hearing object- ions to said proposed improvement." · was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~774 and passed by the following vote: In Re Reso. No. 2??5 Loading Zone on N. Van Ness Avenue. In Re Request for 20 Minute Parking Zone. In Re Reso. No. 2776 Declaring Weeds a Nuisance. In Re Traffic Signal Main & Washington. AyeS, TruStees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland Noes, Absent, # Trustees None Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Ke!sey, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution concerning Parking Limitations under Ordinance No. 1030" providing for a loading zone on the east side of Van Ness Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets, was read, considered designated Resolution No. 9775 and passed by the following vote Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the request of the Stanley Shoe Shop and Macres Flower Shop in for a Twenty Minute Parking Zone/front of their places of business on Broadway, was referred to the Department of Pub- lic Ways. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #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 City of Santa Ana, and are a public nuisance: Directing the Street 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 Municipalities 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 sidewalks, or upon which such nuisance exists for the cost of abating the same, approved May 26, 19!§," and amendments thereto." was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2776 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication of the Department of Public Works Division of Highways relative to traffic count made for the purpose of determining the necessity for installation of automatic traf- flc signals at ~ain and Washington Streets and listing reco~- mendations to be given a trial, was referred to the Depart- ment of Public Ways for study. In Re Traffic Count for Stop Signs. In Re DeMolay Dsy. APPROVED: Msyor of the City of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the Department of Public Works Division of Highways was auth, rized ko make a traffic count for "Stop" signs on State High- ways in the City of Santa Ana and deduct the amount of $200.0. from funds budgeted under Project 16 a, General Maintenance on the State Highway Routes, and it was recommended that local men be used to make the traffic count, as far as it is practical. At this time Nayor Rowland presented "Fingerprint and Identi- fication Cards" to"Mayor for the Day" Barney Robinson and members of the Chapter of DeMolay, who acted in the capacity of City Councilmen and city officials on the fifth annual Civic Day. The cards were accepted with a vote of thanks and appreciation expressed for the Council and City Officials for the cooperation given members of the DeMolay during the On motion of Trustee Smith, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Yost and carried, Oity ner Deputy. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall. April 1st, 1940. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of March 18th, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Communication the communication and report made by the Legislative Commit- Cai.Municipal tee of the California Municipal Utilities Association, was Utilities Assn. received and filed. In Re On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, Communication the communication of B. J. Smith, County Clerk, relative to County Clerk. cancellation of taxes on certain properties owned by the In Re Communication F.P.Nickey, Scoutmaster. In Re Application S.R.A. Club of Or. Co. In Re Application Ramon B. Sandoval. In Re Communication Fred C. Wright. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Warrants. In Re ~ariance #13 A. K. Loerch. of Santa Ana, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most and carried, the communication of F.P. Nickey, Jr. Scoutmaster, Rotary Troop #24, expressing thanks for the use of the Municipal Bowl for their Easter Egg Hunt, was received and filed. . On motion of Trustee Most, seconded by Bruns and carried, the request othe S.R.A. Club of Orange County for permission to use Birch Park on April 3rd, 10th and 17th for meetings, was referred to the Forestry Board. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Ramon B. Sandoval for a permit to conduct the pool hall at 1029 E. Fourth Street, was referred to the Department of Public Safety, Chief of Police and Health Department to investigate and report back. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of Fred C. Wright requesting reimbursement of $6.00 for the removal of roots,from tree placed in park- way at the northwest corner of Fifth and Birch Streets, from sewer line, was referred to the Forestry Board. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Stuns and carried, the applications of electrical contractors to hang electrical signs, were granted under supervision of Inspector, as follows: Sherwin. Williams Paint Co. General Paint Corp. Alliance Mutual Life Insce.Co. # the Electrical 311 N. Broadway 506-08 N. Broadway 307 N. Broadway. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for the month of March, were referred to the # On motion of Trustee Finance Committee. Stuns, seconded by Most and carried, the warrants were ordered drawn according to demands number- ing fro~ 2521 to 2695 inclusive as audited by the Finance Committee. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, She ~ep0rt of the Planning Commission denying the application of A. K. Loerch Jr. and Marian Loerch, Variance Serial No.13 to permit the establishment of a beauty parlor at 1328 N. Broadway, in a single family dwelling located in an R-3 District, was received and filed. In Re Recommendation B.A.Hershey, Lieut.Traffic. In Re Reso. No. 2777 Sale of Tax Deeded Lot. In Re Reso. No. 2778 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Application 20 Min. Parking Zone. In Re Reso. No. 2779 Time Limit Parking Zone on Broadway. Noes, Absent, # # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the report of the Department of Public Ways relative to the recommendation of B.A. Hershey, Lieutenant Traffic, that the entire west side of Bush Street between Sixth and Seventh Street be designated as a "No Parking" area and painted red, was received. . Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 5, Block E of South Santa Ana. The offer of Eleanor Campos was read, to purchase said real property for the sum of $100.00 and no person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Resolu- tion No. 2777 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. A~es, Noes, Absent, On motion of Trustee Bruns, The following offemwere read, to purchase property: Reuben Cole---Lots ll and 12 in Block I and Lot I in Block M of Tract No. 25~ $ 500.00 C. G. Gates---Lot 18, Block D of Tract No. 488 .... 275.00 J. B. Tucker--Lots 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and l0 of Tract 753 and Lots 1, 22 and 24, Block 23, Tract 352-$1225.~ On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by B~ns and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of April 15th, 1940, was read, considered, designs- .ted Resolution No. 2778 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Moore's Appliance and Gift Shop at 42~ N. two Broadway for / 20 minute parking zones, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution establishing time limit parking zone under Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1030" on the east side of Broadway between Fourth and Fifth Streets was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2779 and passed by the following vote:: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C.Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Reso. No. 2780 Time Limit Parking on N. Broadway. In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Ordinance Granting Signal Line on Santa Fe to A.T.& S.Fe Ry. St. Co. In Re Reso. No. 2781 Authorizing Execution of Lease--Co. of Orange. In Re Resolution of City of Pullerton. In Re Report on J.O. Sewer. On motion of Trustee Ke!sey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution establishing Time Limit Parking Zone under Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1030." on the west side of Broadway between Fourth ~nd Fifth Street~ was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2780 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent,,Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the applications of John J. Parks, Clarence R. Keith and J. Gordon Scott to drive taxicabs, were granted on recommen- dation of the Taxicab Comnission. , On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance granting to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company a permit to construct, maintain and use an electric communications and signal line in Santa Fe Street in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California." was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. . On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of Lease of real propert3 to the County of Orange" by the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Santa Ana for the purpose of obtaining from the State of California and from the Works Progress Administration certain funds with which to construct a State Fair and Exposition Building. The reso- lution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2781 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. B~uns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, . Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the certified copy of Resolution No. 990 of the City of Fulle~ ton relative to report on sewage disposal problem and approv- ing portions of same, was received and filed. The Mayor reported that the administrative committee held a meeting and employed Koebig & Eoebig, Engineers of LosAngeles: to prepare the preliminary data to be presented to the State Board of Health relative to the work recommended for the dis- posal plant of the Joint 0utfall Sewer. This committee has made their preliminary report to the State Board of Health. The time granted for a temporary permit by the S~ate Board of Health having expired on March 31st, 1940, the continuation of the permit was granted to ~pril 6th, 1940 when the regular meeting of the State Board of Health is held. The request should be made to the State Board of Health for another per- mit for a period of forty-five days by the City of Santa Ana as the contracting City of the Joint Outfall Sewer District. ,, ~n Re 0n motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. 2782 the following Resolution entitled: Requesting Extension "Resolution requesting extension of time for use of Sewage Disposal System." of Time for Use of for a period of forty-five days from and after April 1, 1940, Sewage Disposal System. was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2782 and passed by the ~llowlng vote: .. Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, Zoning Ordinance. the Chair was authorized to appoint a committee of three to study and confer with the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordins.nce with reference to classification in the various zones. Trustees Yost, Bruns and Smith were appointed as the ~m~ittee. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, Third Quarter the report of the City Auditor for the third quarter of this -- Report of Auditor. year, was received and referred to the Council as a whole. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the City Council adjourned. Mayor of the~City of Santa Ana. Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. April 10th, l~0. ?:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kslsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, fu~er reading of the Minutes of April 1st, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried. In Re Police Report. In Re Electric Sign'. In 1:~ Application Wi~bigler Mortuary. In Re Application S.R.A. Club. In Re Application L. Lucio. In Re Permit Extended J.0. Sewer System. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the report of the Police Department for the month of March, was referred to the Finance Committee. . On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of the Powell Neon Sign Company to hang an electric sign for Victor J. Borchard at 631 S. Main Street, was granted and ordered hung under supervision of the Elec- trical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the request of Winbigler MoPtuary for permission to widen not to exceed their driveway/thirty feet on Main Street, was referred to the Department of Public Ways with power to act. On motion of T~ustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of the S.R.A. Club for the privilege of using Birch Park on April 2~th, May 1st and 8th at 9~:30 P.M., was referred to the Forestry Board. On motion of Trustee Smith, the application of L. Lucio, seconded by Yost and carried, in behalf of the Mexican Honora- ry Commission, for a free permit to operate a tent show on the 16th and 17th of April; 25{ of the gross receipts to be used for needy Mexicans in the County, was referred to the Department of Public Safety with power to act. On motion of Trustee Yost, the communication of W. M. seconded by Kelsey ~nd carried, Dickie, Executive Officer, advisin that the State Board of Public Health, at its meeting A~ril 6th, 1940, extended the temporary permit granted the City of Santa Ana in behalf of the Orange County Joint 0utfall system was received and filed and the Secretary of the Joi~t Outfall Sewer Executive Board to be advised of the exten~iOn of the permit. In Re Damage Claim Nargaret Ann Scott. In Re Resignation of L. L. Vestal. In Re Appointment Wayne L. Gross. In Re Variance Nos. 15 & 16 of Jasper Farney. In Re Reso. No. 2783 Sale of Tax Deeded Lot. # On motion of Trustee Most, seconded by Bruns and carried, the claim for alleged damages against the City of Santa Ana filed by Margaret Ann Scott in the amount of $2000.00, was referred to the City Attorney and Auditor. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the notice of resignation of L. L. Vestal from the Fire Department of the City of Santa Ana was accepted with regrets and a letter of appreciation for his many years of service and the splendid services rendered while acting in the capa- city of a fireman, was ordered sent to Mr. Vestal to be signe by the Ms.rot and attested by the Clemk. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the recommendation of the Fire Chief with the approval of the Civil Service Board was concurred in and the appointment of Wayne L. Gross for a probationary period of six months from April 15th to October !5th, 1940, was appi~oved. # Applications of Jasper ~arney, Variance Serial Nos. 15 and 16 were read, requesting permits to erect dupleEes at 925-27 Orange Avenue and 1015-17 Orange Avenue. Mr. Gardner repre- senting property o~¢ners Messrs. Fsulkner, Rice and Neill, protested a~ainst the erection of duplexes at said locations On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the applications of Jasper Farney for Variances to construct duplexes, were held over until the Council meeting to be hel~ May 6th, 1940. # Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 16 in Block D of Tract No. 466. The offer of C. G. Gates was read, to ~urchase said real property for the sum of $275.00 and the matter was then thrown open to oral bids by any person present. A bid of $303.00 was made by Jack Gould and the bidding continued until a bid of $328.00 was made by C. G. Gates and no other bid was made. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the bid of C. G. Gates was accepted and the sum of $33.50 was deposited as ten per cent or more of the bid. A resolution was introduced for the Sale of Tax Deeded Lots and was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 27@3 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. Lots 11 and 12 in Block I and Lot 1 in Block H, Tract 252. The-offer of Reuben' Cole was read, to purchase said real pro- perty for the sum of $500.00 and no person being present desirous of raising this bid', upon motion of T~ustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Resolu- tion No. 2784 and passed by the following vote: In Re Reso. No. 2?85 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2786 Ordering Improvement & Abandonment of Alley. In Re Reso. No. 2787 Intention to Sell Property. Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. E.D. Yost, Noes, Absent, # Trustees None. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lots 4, 8, 7, 8, 9 and l0 of Tract No. 753 and Lot l, 22 and 24 of Block 23, Tract No~ 3527 The offer of J. B. Tucker was ~ead, to purchase said real property for the sum of $1e~5.00 and no person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated ~esolu- tion No. 2780 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. A written protest was read of John W. Connelly against the closing or abandonment of alley adjoining Lot 7 in Tract 259 in rear of 1710 W. First Street, Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the protest of John W. Connelly was overruled. A resolution was introduced ordering improvement or abandon- ment of the alleyway described as follows: That certain 15 foot alley, 125 feet South of the South line of West First Street, parallel to and between West First Street and West Walnut Street, extending Easterly from the East line of South Artes~a Street a distance of &43.40 feet. Pretest of John W. Connel!y having been overruled against the the closing or abandonment of said described alley, ~/ resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, designated Resol~tlon No 2786 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. The following offers were read, to purchase tax deeded lots: Edith L. Maroon--Lots 5, 8, 15, 16 and 17, Block B, Tract No. 658--$500.00. 45O In Re Application Ramon B. Sandova!. In Re Application Taxicab Driver. In Re Protest Against Business W.. 17th Bt. In Re Reso. No. 2788 Accepting Deeds. In Re Reso. No. 2789 Authorizing Cancellation Taxes on City Property. Carrie TruJillo--Lots 3 snd 4, Block E of South SantaAna $15o.oo Mike Z. Sekeris--Lot 50x125 ft. at the northwest corner of Fifth & Western Avenue--S400.00. Idus F. Harper--Lot 6 in Block 20 of Tract No. 352-$305.0 Reine Chew--Lot 37 in Tract No. 754--$700.00. Garth D. 01sen--Lot I Block 5 of Tract No. 343--$275.00 I. N. Kohler--West 5.25 acres of the North half of the South half of the Southeast one-quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 24, Town- ship 5 South, Range l0 West, S.B.B. & M.-- $12 5.oo. Ralph Murane--Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7,8,9,10 and 21, Block F of South Santa Ana--$450.00. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seco~ed by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perry as of May 6th, 1940, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2787 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Ke!sey, Fred C. Rowland. Nms, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the application of Ramon B. Sandoval to conduct a pool room at 1029 E. Fourth Street, was granted subject to the approvs of the Health Department on the cafe. # On motion of Trustee B~uns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Charles A. White to drive a taxicab for the White Cab Company was granted on recommendation of the Taxicab Commission and Lieutenant Hershey. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded bY Yost and carried, the petition of property owners north of Seventeenth Street within the district from a point 200 feet west of Broadway to a point 150 feet west of Flower Street, to hezone said pro- perty for private residences, duplexes and apartment houses, was referred to committee of the Council for the re-classifi- cation of the Zoning Ordinance. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a P~solution Accepting Deeds to certain property from Otto R. and Ella M. Lane, Mary Babylon, Edward T. and Mayme R. Sherer Ann M. Nelson Norton, Alma Essie Campbell snd the Glens Falls Indemnity Co. of New York, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2788 andpassed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. . On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing the cancellation of taxes on City owned property" directing the Clerk to file a petition with the Board of SuPervisors of the County of Orange requesting an order can- -- celllng all taxes levied against said property, was read, I considered, designated Resolution No. 2789 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W.. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. ~790 a Resolution entitled: Abating Weeda. "A Resolution ordering the Street Superintendent to abate the public nuisance heretofore declared by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, to-wit: 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, growing upon certain street, sidewalks and private property in the City of Santa Ana, by having the weeds referred to removed." ~ was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~790 and L_ passed by the following vo~e: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded DY Kelsey and carried, Ordinance the following Ordinance entitled: Amending House "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. ?92 entitled 'An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha, regulating the moving Moving Ordinance. of buildings through or upon public streets, alleys, lanes and other public places; providing for a bond to be filed and permit issued; requiring the protection of all equip- merit belonging to Public ~tility Corporations. and Railroads and providing a penalty for the breach of any of the terms thereof,' as amended." was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for L._ second readizrg. In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Tentative Tentative Map, Tract No. 1007, carrying the recommendation Map, Tract No. 1007. of the Planning Commission, was tentatively approved. In Re On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, Ordinance No. 1087 the following Ordinance entitled: Granting A.T.& S.Fe Ry.Co. "An 0rd~nance granting to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Me Railway Company a permit to construct, maintain and Permit to Use Signal Line. uae an els ctric communications and signal line in Santa Fe Street in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1087 and passed by the following vote: t Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, s~conded by Yost and carried, Plans & Spec. the plans and.specifieations together with maps, for the Improvement E. 6th & Fruit St. improvement of portions of East Sixth Street and Fruit Street In Re Reso. No. Advertise Improvement E. 2791 for Bids 6th & Fruit St. APPROVED: May o r~g~--o~-~o f~*t~ ~e Ci~y~y o f°-~ ~u t~ t a~/a Ana' were adopted and approved~ On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the plans and specification for improvement Of portions of East Sixth Street and Fruit Street,were ordered forwarded to the State Department of Public Highways for approval. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bide for the improvement of portions of East Sixth Street and Fruit Street in the City of Santa Ana, California, and fixing prevailing wage rate." was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2791 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Absent, Trustees None. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, the city Council adjourned. seconded by Kelsey and carried, Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. May 6th, 1940. 7:80 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees D. W. Kelsey. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the ~ity Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of Aoril 15th, 19,0, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried. In Re Resolution S.A. Realty Boa.rd. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication and resolution of the Santa Ana Realty Board relative to retrenchment of city expenses for the com- ing year, was received, acknowledged and referred to the Council as a whole and the President of the Realty Board to appoint a committee to meet with the Council when the budget is prepared for next year. In Re Meeting--Calif. Sewage Works Assn. In Re Communication 0r. Co.Contractors Assn. In Re Communication · County Clerk. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Application Veteran's of Foreign Wars. In Re Acceptance of permit A.T. & S.Fe P~. Co. In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Application R. Luers. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of the California Sews.ge Works Association with reference to the meeting being held at Avalon, Catalina Island, May o~0th and ~lst, 1940, was read and the Superinten- dent of Sewers and Trustee Bru. ns were authorized to attend the meeting. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication of the 0renge County Contractors Associa- tion requesting the Council to amend the Building Code to eliminate the compulsory use of solid sheeting on dwellings to be stuccoed, was referred to the Department of City Devel- opment and report back. ,, On motion of Trustee Most, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication of B. J. Smith, County Clerk, relative to cancellation of taxes on city owned property, ws~s received and filed. On motion of ~rustee Yost, seconded by Smith and carried, the applications of electrical contractors to hang electric signs, were granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector, as follows: Quon Lee Nick Pappas A-1 Cleaners ,, On motion of Tr~stee. Yost, the application of Ernest Foreign Wars, to solicit 821 S. Main St. 316 E. ~th St. 4~3 W. ~th Bt. seconded by Bruns and carried, L. Kellogg Post #1680, Veteran's of funds for relief f~nd of the organi zation,.was granted.for two days On May 24th snd 25th. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by B~ns and carried, the communication of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail- way Company inclosing written acceptance of the permit grante by the City of Santa Ana to construct an electric communica- tions and signal line in Santa Fe Street, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconde~ by Smith and carried, the applications of C. M. Pearson and Laurel 0. Storey to drive taxicabs for the ~hite Cab Company, were granted on recommendation of the Taxicab Commission. On motion of Trustee Most, seconded by Smith and carried, the application of R. Luers for a twenty minute parking zone in front of his furniture store at 310 Spurgeon Street, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. In Re Application Ray Isenberg. In Re Communication Earl B. Lentz,Police Chief. In Re Communication Vernon J. Andrew. In Re Application Edward F. Norris. In Re Application W.0. & Isadora Lewis. In Re Appointment L. L. Vestal. In Re Application S.R.A. Club. In Re Sale of Tax Property at Public Auction. In Re Application Assistance League. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Brans and carried, the ap~licstion of Ray I~nberg to conduct a public dance at the V.F.W. Hall, on May 4th and each Saturday evening there- after, was referred to the Department of Public Safety with power to act. 0n motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of Earl B. Lentz, Chief of Police, request- ing the Council to consider establishing the rank of capteinc in the bureau of detectives in the Police Department, was referred to the Council as a whole and Civil Service Commis- sion for report. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of Vernon J. Andrew requesting that a street light be installed on the alley intersection at 908 Brown Street, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Edward F. Norris for appointment as a police special/officer without pay, was approved and appointment granted while in the employ of Gilbert S. Wagner. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the request of W. 0. and Isadora Lewis to move the house located at 2026 Santiago Avenue outside the city limits, was grant ed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of L. L. Vestal for appointment as a special police officer for the City of Santa Ana, was granted. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of L. M. Guyon of the S.R.A. Club of Orange County, for use of Birch Park on May 22nd end 29th and June 12 and 26th, 1940, was g~nted subject to the approval of the Forestry Board. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconS, ed by Yost and carried, the. Council gave its consent and approval tc the sale at pub- lic auction by J.C. Lamb, County Tax Co!lecl~br,, the follow- ing described property: Lot 6 in Block 3 of Baldwin's Addition---$150.O0. 2.39 Ac in (Ex St) 1781.52 ft East of Bl~lstol St., Bd N by Fairview Ave., Sec 13 ~rp 5 R 10.---$850J00. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of the Assistance League of Orange County to solicit funds for the 0?ange County Fair and Horse Show, was In Re Communication Roy F. Morrison. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Warrants. In Re Application Ed Rathke. In Re Variance Nos.15 & of Jasper Farmey. 16 In Re Reso. No. 2792 Sale of Tax Property. In Re Reso. No. Sale of Tax Property. On motion of Trustee Bruns, the communication of Roy F. seconded by Yost and carried, Morrison requesting information relative to midget ~uto racing in the Municipal Bowl, was received and the Clerk instructed to notify Mr. ~iorrision that the Council looks with disfavor on midget auto racing in the Bowl. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the monthly reports of the city officers for the month of referred to the Finance Committee. April, were . On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Most and carried, 1~he demands as audited by the Finance Committee were aoprove and' warrants numbering from 2726 to 2964 inclusive, were ordered drawn. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of Ed Rathke for a permit to conduct a com- mercial poultry yard at 135~ Grand Avenue, was referred back to the Planning Commission for investigation and report. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the aoplications of Jasper Farney for Variances to construct duplexes at 9~5-~7 Orange Avenue and 1015-17 Orange Avenue, together with protests against said construction, were referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. . Pursusnt ~e Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following Lots 5, 8, 15, 16 and 17, Block B of Tract No. 6~8. The offer of Edith L. Maroon was read, to purchase said real property for the sum of $500.0© ~nd no person being present desirous Of raising this bid, seconded by Yost an8 carried, Ta× Deeded Property was read, upon motion of Trustee Smith, the Resolution for Sale of considered, designated Resolu- tion No. 2?92 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, Trustees D. W. Kelsey. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Chair asked if any bids had been received for the sale of the following property Lot 50x1~5 ft. at the northwest corner of 5th & Western Ave The offer of Mike Z. Sekeris was read, to purchase said real property desirous seconded by Yost and carried, for the sum of $400.00 and no person being present of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, the Resolution for Sale of In Re Reso. No. 2794 Sale of Tax Property. (Reso. No. 2795 below) In Re ~eso. No. 27~6 Sale of Tax Property. In Re Reso. No. 27@5. Sale of Tax Property. Tax Deeded Property was read, considered, designated Resolu- tion No. 2793 and passed by the following vote: 'Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Kelsey. Noes, Absent, Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of Idus F. Harper in the amount of $305.00 to purchase the following property: Lot 6, Block 20 of Tract No. 352. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deed Lot was read, considered, de'A~gnated Resolution No. 2794 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Kelsey. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of Garth D. 01sen in the amount of $275.00 to purchase the following property: Lot I in Block 5 of Tract No. 343. The Chair asked if there was anyone present who wished to raise the bid of $275.00. A bid of $302.50 was m~de by Ray V Underwood and raised by Mrs. KatS~erlne Ramson to $305.50 and the bidding continued until a bid of $370.00 was made by Mrs. Katherine Ramson and no other bid was made. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost aud carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Lot was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2796 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Kelsey. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the check in the amount of $27.50 of Garth D. 01sen deposited with his offer to purchase property, was ordered returned. Pursuant to Resolution of Intenil on, ~he Clerk read the offer of Reine Chew in the amount of $700.00 to purchase the fo~ lng property: Lot 37 in Tract No. 754. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion oT Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the 'Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Lot was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2795 and passed by the following vote: In Re Reso. No. 2?9? Sale of Tax Property. In Re Reso. No. 2?98 Sale of Tax Property. In Re Reso. No. 27~9 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Reso. No. 2800 Accepting Deeds. Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Most, Fred C. Rowland Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W, Kelsey. . Pursuaut to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of I. N. Kohler in the amount of $1~25.00 to purchase the following property: West. 5.25 acres of the North half of the South half of the Southeast one-quarter'of the Southeast quarter of Section 24, Township 5 South, Range l0 West, S.B.B. & M. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Lot was read, considered, de~ignatedl Resolution No. 2797 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Ke!sey. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offe of Ralbh Murane in the amount of $450.00 to purchase the following property: Lots 1, ~, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and ~1 in Block F of South Santa Ans. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Lot was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2798 and passed by the following vo t e: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Kelsey. The following offers were read, to purchase tax deeded lots: H. E. Lytle--Lo%s 47 and 4@, Block E of Tract No. Vera L. Brown--Lots ~0, 41, ~, ~5, ~ and 45 in Block F, Tract No. 551--$400.00 On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of ~ay ~Oth, 19~0, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2?99 and passed by the follo~ng vote: ' Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Kelsey. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost an~ carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds to certain property from Samuel E. and Josephine Dennis, Linnette G. Gleason and Gertrude Elizabeth White, Edward B. and Emma Cook, C. J. and In Re Ordinance No. 10SS House Moving Ordinance. In Re Reso. No. 2801 Authorizing J.O. Administrative Committee to Proceed with Work. In Re Map Tract 1007. In Re Storm Drain Project. V. Pearl Ruley, Corporation of America and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, Ridley C. and Jessie Smith and W.M. and Vera L. Elliott, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2@00 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E..D..Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees D.W..Kelsey On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 792 entitled 'An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, regulating the moving .of Buildings throught or upon public streets, alleys, lanes and other public places; providing for a bond to be filed and permit issued; requiring the protection of all equip- merit belonging to Public Utility Corporations and Railroads · and providing a penalty for the breach of any of the terms thereof)' as amended." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. passed, by the following vote: 1088 and Ayes, Trustees Plummet N. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Kelsey. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing Joint Outfall Administrative Committee to proceed with work" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 9~801 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Kelsey. Noes Absent ,, On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, Map Tract No. 1007 covering the opening and extension of French S~reet was a~proved and Clerk authorized to sign same; snd the public easements including French Street were accepte subject to the execution of bond in amount of $1000.00 or cash bond. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the plans and specifications as compiled by the Strperinten- dent of Sewers were accepted and the Mayor and Auditor were authorized to sign approval' to W.P.A. Project for storm drain to be constructed on N. Main, Flower, W. Seventeenth Street, and others. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Smith snd carried, the City Council adjourned. Mayor of the City' of Santa Ana. Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. May 20th, 1940. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Clerk. Present: T~stees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Y0st, D. W. Kelsey. Absent:Trustees Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, Trustee B~ns wss appointed Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Rowland. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of May 6th, 19~0, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee ¥ost, seconded by Eelsey and carried. In Re Communication City of Fu!lerton. In Re Bids--Improvement E. Oth & Fruit Sts. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of the City of Fullerton with reference to Planning Commission of cities in Orange County meeting in the City Hall at Fullerton May 29th at 7:30 P.H., was received, acknowledged and referred to the Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the Clerk was instructed to proceed to open bids for the improvement Sully-Miller Contracting Co. Markel Bros. Z_o. lSS.s4 ss.ss ss.oo ss.so 151.48 489.25 30.00 In Re Communication Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Conference. In Re Request of Amer. Legion Auxiliary. of E. Sixth Street and Fruit Street, as foTlows: $149.00 60.00 48.64 30.30 60.40 345.60 210.10 742.~ 20S.60 90.00 ~S.64 30.30 75.50 460.80 257.S5 899.; 13. 14. 1_~5. 1_~6. 17. Total 57.00 50.00 110.00 ~862.72 25.00 $5481.35 S~.60 64.00 130.00 3280.20 100.00 6~74.1~ On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the bids w~re referred to the City Engineer for checking and report at this meetinM. ,, On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the. communication of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference urging the advisability of adopting the 1940 Edi- tion of the Uniform Building Code, was referred to the Depart. ment of City Development. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost an5 carried, the request of the American Legion Auxiliary for permission t¢ sell poppies on May 24 and 25th, in the City of Santa Aha, was granted. .6O In Re Commun ics t i o n S.R.A. Club. In Re Request of C. D. Horn. In Re Appointment Theodore C. Baker. In Re Report on American Citizens Defense Alliance. In Re Application 29-30 Club. In Re Request of C. H. Eckle~. In Re Application Ed Rathke. In Re Electric Signs. On motion of Trustee Ybst, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of L. M. Guyon, President of the S.R.A. Club of Orange County cancelling the meeting sched~led for requesting the use of Birch Park on June 19th, was granted and Mr. Guyon ordered notified. May 29~nd and at 2:30 P.~L, On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the request of Mrs. C.D. Horn to conduct a closing out sale at ll8 E. 4th Street beginning Tuesday, May 9lst and continu- ing for thirty days, was granted under the Jurisdiction of the ~epsrtment of Public Safety and the Police Department. ,, On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost smd carried, the application of Theodore C. Baker for appointment as a special police officer ~ithout pay, was granted while in the employ of'Gilbert Wagner's Merchant Patrol. ,, On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, and reoommendstlon the report/of the Standing Committee not to approve the pro- posed campaign of the American Citizens Defense Alliance of San Diego to solicit memberships in Santa Ana, was r~ceived and concurred in and the renewal plea of the organization was denied. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Jack J. Rimel, President of the Santa Aaa 20-30 Club, for permission to use a portion of the parking space along Fourth Street, between Main and Sycamore Streets during the entire day of Monday, June 3rd, to advertise Orange Week, was referred to the Department of Public W~ys with power to act. On mo~ion of[Truste~ Yost,'seconded by Kelsey and carried, the request of C. H. Eckles, owner of the 'Santa Ana Bus Com- pany, ~or permission to withdraw a ~ortion'of his ~us route in the northeast section of the City, was referred to the Council as a whole for study. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost an5 carried, the c6mmunication of the Planning Commission recommending the denial of the application of Ed Rathke for a permit to con- duct a commercial poultry yard at 1359 Grand Avenue, was read and the application and protest~ were referred back to the Planning Commission and have Hr. R~thke appear ~efore th, Commission. ,, On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the applications of electrical contra6tors to hang electric signs, were granted under supervision of the Electrical In Re Zoning Portion So. Main Street. In Re Reso. No. 2802 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Reso. No. Intention 2803 to Sell Property. In Re Reso. No. 2804 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. In Re Reso. No. 2805 Sale of Tax Deeded Lots. Inspector as follows: J. R. Funakoshi H. B. Riggan Maroney's On motion of 130,,2 S. M~in St. 1221 E. First St. 1201 N. Main St. Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey an~ carried, the City Council recommended to the Planning Commission that a study be made to rezone property bounded by Main, Cypress, Flora and Goetz Street,from R-1 Zone to C-o_ Zone. The following offers were read, to purchase tax deeded lots: Paul Hall--Lot 4 and the West ten feet of Lot 5, Block 6, Bleets Addition to Santa Ana--$1500.00. W.J. Dean--Lots l, 2 and 4 in Block G, Tract No. 531--$200. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost sud carried, s Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of June 3rd, 1940, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 280~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. ,, An offer was read to purchase real property by Chas. F. Hell for the sum of $7000.00 described as follows: Lots 3 and 8, Main Street Tract. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of June 3rd, 1940, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2803 and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Nos s, Absent, Trustees Plummer W. Trustees None. Trustees Joseph P. Bruns, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of Vera L. Brown in the amount of $400.00 to purchase the following property: Lots 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45, Block F of Tract No. 531. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sele of Tax Deeded Lot was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2804 and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, E.D. Yost, D.W. Ketsey. Trustees None. Trustees Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, ~he Clerk read the offer of H. E. Lytle in the amount of $150.00 to purchase the following described property: Lot~ 47 and 48, Block E of Tract No. 531. In Re Ordinance Regulating Fireworks. In Re Application Vernon J. Andrews. In Re Budget for ~nd Qtr. Gas Tax. In Re Reso. No. 2806 Extension S. Broadway. In Re Reso. No. 2807 Declaring Thru Streets. Ayes, Noes, Absent, No person belmg present desirous of raising this bid,upon motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded. Lot was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2805 and passed by the follo,,ing vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. ,, On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance prohibiting the sale and discharge of certain types of fireworks and explosives, and regulating the sell- ing, displaying and discharging of other fireworks and explosives and requiring licenses for the sale thereof." was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the report of the Department of Public Ways was accepted and the application of Vernon J. Andrew for the installation of a street light on the alley intersection at 908 Brown Street was denied. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the budget for the second quarter gasoline ta× for the fiscal year 1940-41, was apnroved and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign the project statement and submit same to the State Department of Public Works. ,t On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution for extension of South Broadway ~asterly to South Main Street in the City of Santa Ana" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2806 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelley. Trustees None. Trustees Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. On motion of Trustee Ke!sey, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: '"Resolution declaring Through Streets in the City of Santa Aha" and naming Bristol, West Fourth, North Park, Fairhaven and Santa Ana Boulevard as through streets, was read, considered designated Resolution No. ~807 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E.D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. Contract on Improvement of E. bth & Fruit Sts. On ~otion of Trustee Ke!sey, seconded by Yost sn~ carried, the report of the City Engineer was accepted stating that Sully-~i!ler Contracting Company's bid for the improvement of portions of E. Sixth and Fruit Street was regular and the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $5~8].35. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to enter into contract with Sully- Miller Contracting Company for the said improvement and the check of the unsuccessful bidder ordered returned. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the City Council adjourned to Thursday, M~y ~3rd, 1~40, at 3:00 P.M., in the Council Ch~J~ber. Cit By. Deputy. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. May 23rd, 1940. ~0~ p.~. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rowland. D. Yost, Rowland. Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Joseph P. Smith. Present: Absent: Trustees In Re Communication Huntington Beach"Cawalcade." In Re Reso. No. 2808 Requesting Additional Extension of Time for Use of Sewage D~spo~al System. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, William Ga? lienne, the communication from/with reference to Huntington Beach celebrating its Second Annual "Cavalcade" May 30, 51, June 1 and 2nd and inviting Santa Ana to be represented in the "Torchlight" parade to be held Friday night, May 31st, 7:30 P.II., was received, acknowledged snd filed with instructions to the Clerk to advise that a representative car will parti- cipate in the parade. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the followin~ Resolution entitled: "Resolution requesting additional extension of time for use of Sewage Disposal System" was read, considered, designated ResolUtion No. 2808 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Abs~mt, Trustees Joseph P. Smith. t~ 2n motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, APPROVED: the City Council auJourned. ~ ~-~ [ [EaYor of- ~ne u*~y or panda Ana. Council Chambers Santa Ana City 'Hall. June 5rd, 1940. 7:50 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further ~eading of the Minutes of May 20th and 23rd, 19AO, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Eelsey and carried. In Be Application Townsend Clubs. In Re Electric Sign. In Re Application J. H. Welsh. In Re Resolution City of Fullerton. In Re Mon~hly Reports .. # On motion of Trustee Brune, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Mrs. Euniee A. Dean, representing twelve clubs in the 19th District of the T~wnsend Club, to solicit funds to purchase a lot for a Townsend Club Hall, was referre to the standing committee to investigate and report bask. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Brune and carried, the application of the Santa Aha Neon Company to hang electri. signs for Maroney's at 1201 N. Main Street, was granted under supervision of the Elec~rical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seeor~ ed by Yost and carried, the application of J. H. Welsh for permission to use Birch Park on Sunday, June 9th from 9 A.M. to § P.M. for the pur- pose of a Townsend Club meeting, was granted. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, attached the communication wilh resolution/of the City of Fullerton approving the principle of a sewage disposal plan for the Joint 0utfall System, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Eelsey and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for May were referred to the Finance Committee. # In Re On motion of Trumtee Br,~ns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, Warrants. the demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and warrants numbering from 2993 to 3196 were ordered drawn. In Re On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Xelsey and carried, Purchase Property the Mayor was authorized to sign escrow instructions for the Clarence A. Nieson, etux. purchase of the second parcel of land containing three acres more or less from Clarence Arthur Nisson and wife for the sum of $7500.00. # In Re 0m motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. 2809 a Resolution Accepting Deeds to certain property fr~m Robert ~. AcceptiD~ Deeds. Yost, Arohie D. Kightlinger and Pearl Xlghtllnger, Clarence Arthur Nisson and Vera M. Nisson and the County of Orange, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2809 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # In Re The agreement between the members of the Orange County Joint Agreement 0utfall Agreement an~ Koebig & Xoebig, Consulting Engineers, Koebig & Koebig. entered' into May 24th; 19AC, was received and filed. # In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, Applications the applications of Orval Stafford, Jack L. Faulkner and Taxicab Drivers. William A. Xeith for permits to drive taxicabs, were granted on recommendation of the Taxicab Commission. # In Re Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer Rose. No. 2810 of Paul Hall in the amount of $1500.00 to purchase the follow Sale of Tax Lots. lng described property: Lot 4 in Block 6 and the West 10 feet of Lot 5, Block 6, Blee's Addition to SantaAna. NO person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Lots was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2810 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. YOst, D.W. Zelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # In Re Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer Rose. No. 2811 of W. J. Dean in the amount of $200.00 to purchase the follow- Sale of Tax Lots. lng described property: Lots 1, 2 and 4 in Block "G" of Tract No. 551. In Re Property at 20th & Main ets. In Re Ordinance No. 10~9 Regulating Fireworks and Explosives. In Re Rese. No. 2812 Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on City Property. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of T~stee ~mith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Tax Deeded Lots was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2811 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Pl,,mmer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, of Chas. F. Heil in the amount of followi~ described property: Lore 3 and 5, Main Street Tract. the Clerk read the offer $7000.00 to purchase the It was moved by Trustee Xelsey and seconded by Yost, that the offer of ~nas. F~ Hell to purchase said property be rejected and his check eo~erlng ten per cent of the bid, be returned to him. The substitute.motion~ made l~v Trustee Smith and seconded by ~r~f, that the offer of Chas F. Hell to purchase property described as L~ts 3 and § of the Main Street Tract, be accep- ted and the Mayor and Clerk ordered to execute deed, was lost by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith. Noes, Trustees E.D. Your, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent, Trustees None. The motion was voted upon and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith. Absent, Trustees None. On motion cf Tvuttee Bruns, secc~ded by Xelsey and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance prohibiting the sale and discharge of certain types of fireworks and explosives, and regulating the sell- ing, displaying and discharging of other fireworks and explo- sives and requiring licenses for the sale thereof" was read, considered,~ designated Ordinance No. lOB9 and passed by the following vote: Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. ¥ost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. seconded by Xelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing lzhe cancellation of taxes on City owned prope~y" directing the Clerk to file a petition with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ox'ange x~questing an order can- telling all taxes levied against said property, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2B12 and passed by the following Vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, On motion of Trustee Bruns, In Re Lease & Option Girl Scouts of America. Ayes, TrUstees Plummet W. E.D. Yost, Noes, Absent, T~ustees None. Trustees None. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute lease and op- tion with the Girl Scouts of America if and when said lease and option is executed by the officials of the Girl Scouts piece of covering/property approximately ?6'xllS}' on the west side of Sycamore Street between Washington Avenue and Fifteenth Stree On motion ~Trustee Bruns, seconded by YOat and carried, the City Council adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor of the CitY'of Santa-Anna. City Deputy. Council Char~o e~ s Santa Aha City Hall. June 17th, 1940. 7:30 P.~.~. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Pium~mer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of June 3rd, 1940, was dispensed with ~nd approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried. In Re Request of a.A. Community Chest. In Re Communication a.A. City Schools. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the request of the Santa Aha Community Chest to hold its regular fall campaign the week of October 14th, 1940, was granted and the organization ordered notified of the Council',. action. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Brmns and carried, the communication of Geo. D. Newcom, Secretary of the Santa Aha City Schools, with copy of letter to the State Board of Equalization attached, with reference to the issuance of a permit for the sale of liquor at the southwest corner of Fir' and Pacific Streets, was referred to the Department of Public Safety an* Chief of Police. In Re Communi cation A1 Nalaikah Temple. In Re Petition for Surfacing W. 2nd St. In Re Communication Assistance League. In Re Vote of Thanks to Assistance League. In Re Police Report. In P~ Communication County Clerk. In Re Application Taxicab Driver. In Re Petition Veterans' Welfare Board. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication Geo. J. Eamsey, Eecorder, Recorder of A1 ~,~alsikah Temple, expressing appreciation of the excellent service extended when the uniformed organizations of the Temple took part in the ~,iay Day Celebration, was received and filed. , On moti on of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, living the petition of property owners and residents/on ¥~est Second Street requesting the surfacing of Second Street west of Artesia and Townsend Streets, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of the Assistance League of Orange County expressing appreciation for the kindness and cooperation dttring the Fair and Horse Show and especial mention for the splendid work of Dale Griggs and the two firemen on duty, was received and filed and the copy of the letter. ,. It was moved by Trustee Bruns, city employees ordered sent a seconded by Smith and carried, that on behalf of the City of Santa Aha a vote of thanks be extended to the Orange County Assistance Le~Eue for its fine work in conducting the 1940 Fair and Horse Show in this City, and that special mention be made of the untiring efforts and work of Edward H~ll as General },Ianager thereof. That copies of the minute order on this matter be furnished to said Assistance League and to Mr. Hall. On motion of Trustee Nruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the report of the Police Department for the month of May, was referred ~o the Finance Committee. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication and copy of the minute .order of the County Clerk relative to the cancellation of taxes and assessments on certain real property owned by the City of Santa Ana, ~re received and filed. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the application of Ether T. Cunningham for a permit to driw a taxicab for the V~nite Cab Company, was granted on recommen. dation of the Taxicab Commission. ,, On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the petition of the Veterans' Welfare Board for the cancel- lation of certain taxes now appearing on the tax records as a lien against property owned by the Board in Santa Ana, In Re Pe ti t ion--Abando n Portion W. 6th St. In Re Reso. No. 2813 Adopting Map--E. 6th St. In Re Reeo. No. *~814 Intention--Abandon Portion E. 6th St. In Re Application to Sell Fireworks. In Re Re~o. No. 2815 Peddler's Licenses. was denied. A petition was read signed by property owners requesting the abandonement of ten feet on the north side and ten feet on the south side of East Sixth Street between Grand Avenue and Mabury Street to make that portion of East Sixth Street a sixty foot street. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution Adopting a Map" for the closing Up and abandonment of a portion of East Street between Grand and Mabury Streets. The resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2813 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummet N. B~uns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees E. D. Yost. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha declaring their intention of the closing up and abandonment of a portion of a street located between Maybury Street known as East Sixth Street, heretofore dedicated for said purposes to the City of Santa Aha declaring it to be for the best interests and convenience and fixing the time and place for hearing objections to said proposed improvesnt." was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2814 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Howland. Noes, Absent, Trustees E. D. Yost. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the applications for public display of fireworks and sale of fireworks, were granted as follows: S~nta Ana Post lJl American Legion--Municipal Bowl Sontag Drug Co. Chas. A. Pedroja Thrifty Drug Co. J.J. Newberry Co. The Famous Dept. Store Stein's Stationery Store Stanley A. Beisser Santa Aha Book Store On motion of Trustee Bruns, Resolution entitled: 115 E. 4th St. 802 E. 4th St. 4th & Spurgeon Sts. 216-21 E. ~th St. 201 E. ~th St. 507 W. 4th St. 427 W. 4th St. 208 W. ~th St. seconded by Kelsey and carried, "Hesolution relative to Peddler's Licenses" requesting the State Legislature to enact laws amending the Military and Veterans Code~ The resolutien was read, con- sidered, designated Resolution No. 281S and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Most, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Trustee Smith presented plans and profiles of a proposed Plans & Profiles method of handling the disposal of surface storm waters Disposal of Surface arising in this City. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded and filed Storm Waters. by Most and carried, the plans and profiles were approved/as tentative plans for the disposal of such storm waters and that same be presented to the Board of Supervisors of this County and other interested district of the County for their approval and cooperation in putting same into effect. In Re On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. ~816 a Resolution entitled: Approving Memo of "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha adopting budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement for Agreement 1/~ Cent expenditure of 1/4 cent Gas Tax allocated for Streets of Major Importance." Gas Tax Allocation. was ordered signed by the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City of Santa Aha and WaS read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2816 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, rrus tees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trus tee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, Reso. No. 2817 the following Resolution entitled: Re-allocation Funds "Resolution for re-allocation of funds under Agreement between City of Santa Ana Department of Public Works" under Agreement with was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 281V and Dept.of Public Works passed by the following vote: Rt.of Way--S. Main St. Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Most, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Most and carried, Reso. No. 2818 the following Hesolution entitled: Authoriming Contract "Resolution authorizing execution of rental contract with County of Orange for disposal of County Hospital sewage Disposal of County through Joint 0ut,all Sewer from and after January lst,194(" Hospital Sewage. Was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2818 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Most, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trus tee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, Amendment of the Mayor was authorized to instruct the committee formerly Zoning Ordinance. At PROVED: . Mayor of the Cit~y of Santa Ans. appointed, to meet with the committee of the Planning Commis. sion and report back on the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance with reference to classification in the various zones. On motion of Trus tee Kelsey, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Bruns and carried, Deputy. Council Chamber Santa ~a City Hall. July 1st, 1940. ?:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The ¢~rk commenced the~eading of the Minutes and each member of t~e City Councl% h~vtng received a cgpy of thW Minutes, further ~eading of t~e Minutes of June 17th, 1940, was dispensed with and approved On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Eelsey and carri ed. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Electric Sign. In Re Application Joe Jlmlnez. In Re Application H. T. Dysart. In Re Application Paul Hall. of his to the # # On motion of Trustee Bruns, secor~ed by Kelsey and carried, the monthly reports cf city officers for the month of June, were referred to the Council aea whole. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of the General Neon Company to hang an elecT- tric sign for E. V. Zlrinsky at 80Z B. Main Street, was granted and ordered'hung under supervision of the ELectrical Inspector. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconaed by Smith and carried, the application of Joe Jiminez to erect a tent in t~e 900 block Stafford Street for the purpose of conducting religious Services, was denied. # On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Xost and cabried, the application of H. T. Dysart for a loading zone in front place of busir~s at lZl E. Fifth Street, was referred Department of Public Ways with power to act. On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, ~he application of Paul Hall for permission to construct a In Re Communication 0r.0o. Bldrs. Exchange. In Re Petition Against Sale of Liquor. In Re' Reso. No. 281B Overruling Protests & Approving Report on Weeds. In Re Resurfacing Second St. bet Artesia & Townsend St. In Re Application R. Lusts. In Re Warrants. In Re Project #ZO-A Widening S. Main St. fifty foot driveway ln%o hie garage at 415 E. was referred to the act. On motion of Trustee the communication of submitting recommended amendments to the nance, was referred to the Department of take up with the Planning 0ommisslon. # First Street, Department of Public Ways with power to Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the Orange County Builders Exchange existing Zoning Ord~ 01ty Development to On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, forty the petition of/residents protesting against Edward Negrete selling liquors in his store at 1500-0A W. Fifth Street, was referred to the 0hief of Police for submission to the Board o~ Equalization. No written or oral protests hav~g been filed, on motion of Trustee Yoat, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the follow~ng Resolution entitled: #Resolution overruling, protests or objections to report cf Street Superintendent, a~proving report, and ordering a copy thereof filed with the Tax 0ollector.# was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2819 and passed by the follow~ng vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. P~wland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smit~ and carr~d, the report of the Department of Public Ways was accepted on the petition of property owners for the resurfacing of West Second Street between Artesia and Townsend Street and cost of same and the Department was complimented on the excellent manner this matter was handled and urged to follow the work through. # On motion off Trustee ~runs, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of R. Lusts for a Twenty Minute Parking Zone in front of his store at 310 Spurgeon Street, was denied on recommendation of the Department of Public Ways. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the demands as audited by the Finance Committee ware approve, and warrants numbering from B~ to BBS inclusive, were orders. dx'awn. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Auditor and Engineer were instructed to proceed with the acquisition of right of way as set up under Project No. BOA In Re Annual Report. In Re Reso. No.~8~O Accepting Deeds. In Re Res°. No. ~SZl Requesting Extension of Tlme--J. 0. Sewer. In Re Ordinance Adopting Uniform Bldg. 0ode,1940 Edition. APPROVED: Mayor of the Gity of Santa Ans. for the widening of South Main Flora Streets. # On motion of Trustee Bruna, seconded by Xe~ey and carried, the annual report for fiscal year 1939-40 as submitted by City Auditor, was received and referred to theCouncll. # Street between Anahurst and On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deeds# from J. William Sackman and Gertrude E. Sackman and from Santa Ana Mortgage and Investment Company, was read,.con- sidered, designated Resolution No. ZSZO and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland Trustees None. Noes, Absent, # th~ Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution requesting extension of time of permit to operate temporary sewer disposal plant of Orange County Outfall Sewer. # was read, considered,- designated Resolution No. ~.SZl and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: #An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adopting the Uniform BuXlding Oode, 1940 Edition, regulating the erection, construction, alteration and demolition of buildings and structures in said City, and repealing Ordinance No. 10§4. # was intnoduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost a~ carried, the City Council adjourned. Deputy. Joseph P. Smith, Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Santa Aha City Hall Council Chamber. July 15th, 1940. ?:30 P.M. City Council met in ~egular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Bowland. Absent, Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the 0ity Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of llhe Minutes of July lmt, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried. In Re Communication U.S. Conference of Mayor. In Re Electric Signs. ~n Re Monthly Report. In .Re Library Report. In Re Protest of B. B. Mason, M.D. In Re 0ommunication A. R. Schroeder. In Re Communication S.A. Girl Scout Council. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the communication of the United Btates 0onference of Mayor with reference ed the 1940 Annual Conference ~o be held in New Y~rk City September 19-Zl, was received and filed. . On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the applications of electrical contractors to hang electric signs, were granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector as follows: Community Finance Co. J. E. Iwin B.H. Baker # On motion of Trustee Yoet, the monthly report of June, mas referred to 119 W. 5th St. 1055 E. 4th St. 504 N. Flower St. seconded by Xeleey s~d carried, the Police Department for the month of the Council as a whole. On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, the report of the Santa Ana Public Library for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1940, was referred to the Council. On motion of .Trustee Bruns, the proteet of B. B. Mason, secormled by Kelsey and carried, M.D. of Laguna Beach, against a weed assessment 'on his property at 811 W. Sixth Street, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by YOst and carried, the communication of A. R. Schroeder with reference to instal lation of parallel parking on Second Street between Sycamore and Broadway, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carrl ed, the communication of Mary C. Yost of the Santa Ana Girl Scout Council, thanking the 0ouncil for its generous assistance in acquiring the property on Sycamore Street for a Girl Scout House, was received, acknowledged and filed. In Re Extension of Temporary Permit for J.G. Sewer. In Re Request of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. In Re Request of Company L 185th Infantry, In Re Application ?th Day Adventie$ Church. In Re Leave of Absence Earl B. Lentz. In Re Offer to Purchase Property. In Re Petition Against Hobby House. In Re Completion of Contract E. Sixth & French Sts. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the communication of the State Department of Public Health extending the temporary permit for the Joint Outfall Sewer to August 3rd, 1S40, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the request of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for per- mission to use sound equipment and Klelg lights at the formal opening of their etore at let and Main Streets, was referred to the Department of Public # On motion of Trustee Smith, Ways with power to act. seconded by Bruns and carried, the request of Compan~ "L# 185th Infantry for its annual subscription to the mess and organization fund during the training and encampment period, was received and referred to the Council as a ~hole. # On motion of Trustee Yoat, seconded by Brune and carried, the application of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1314 N. Broadway to solicit funds in the amount of $850.00 for medical, educational and evangelical uplift work, was # 0n mo~ion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Eelsey and.carried, the request of Earl B. Lentz, Chief of Police for permiSSion to leave the State for a period not to exceed, thirty days, from July 13th, 1940, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Xost, the communication of J. C. seconded by Bruns and carried, Lamb, County Tax Collector, stat- lng that an offer to purchase at public auction Lot A in the Bessonet Tract for the sum of SZo0. O0, ha~ been made, was received acknowledged and filed and Clerk to advis~ Mr. Lamb of the.city's approval of said # On motion of Trustee Xelaey, seconded by Smith amd carried, the petition of residents in the vicinity of the Hobby House at 214 Owens Drive protesting against the operation of said Hobby House as in direct violation of the provisions of Ordinance No. 1074, was received and referred to the Depart- ment of Public Safety and the City Attorney. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the report and recommendation of the City Engineer was acce ted and the work Sully-Miller Contracting Company, as con- tractors, on the improvement of East Sixth and French Street from Spurgeon to Garfield Streets, was accepted and approved as completed. In Re Agreement with y of Orange. Hospital Sewer Rental. In Re Amendment #2 Change of Zone. In Re Variance #17 Grant & Esther Jean Sylvester. In Re Reso. No. ZS~Z Intention to Sell Real Property. In Re Reso. No. 2823 Intention ~o Sell Real Property. # On motion of Trustee ~mlth, seconded by Bruns and carted, the communication of Gordon X. Richmond, City Attorney of Orange, with original agreement attached between the members of the Joint Outfsll Sewer and the County of Orange of Orange County Hospital sewer rental, was received and the City Auditor instructed to send bill to County of Orange semi- annually for sewer rental of $600.00. OB motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Amendment No. ~ proposed rezoning from R-1 and R-~ to C-2 of property bounded by Main, Cspress, Flora and Goers Streets, was taken under consideration until August §th, 1940. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was concurred in and the application of Grant and Esther Jean Sylvester to permit the erection of a single family residenoe on the front of lot at 330 E. Bishop Street, was approved. The following offers were read to purchase right, title and interest in the following described property: C. Colombini, amount of $400.O0--Lots 18 and 19, Block G, Tract No. 266. J. Ross McClure, amount of $1~§.O0--Lot EB,.Block Tract No. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell the City of Santa Ana's right, title and interest in the above described real proper ty at The City Council meeting to be held August 6th, 1940, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2~E~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Trustees None. The following offer was read to purchase property: Otto N. Dodd--amount of $440. O0--Lots 14, south one-half of Lot 6, south one-half of Lot 3 and south one-half of Lot 11, Block E of Tract No. E84. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty at the City Council meeting to be held August 5th,19AO. was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 25~3 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Application to Construct Clarlfier- Digestor Plant at J.O. Sewer. In Re AppliOation Sou. Pacific Railroad 0o. Franchise across Second ~nd Evergreen Streets. In.Re Petition to Dissolve the Newbert Protection District. In Re Reso. No. ZSZ4 Ordering Improvement Abandonment porl~on E. Sixth Street. On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the Mayor, on behalf of Santa Ana, acting as contracting City for the Joint 0utfall Sewer members,was authorized to Public file an application with the State Board of/Health to con- struct, a. clarifler-digestor plant as per plans of Xcebig and Koebig, Engineers, dated July, 1940, and submitted herewith, said plant to be located in the vicinity of the present sew- age disposal basins and to serve the following additional communities: Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, District, Garden Grove Sanitary District, District and Placentia Sanitary Districts completion of disposal. Buena Park Sanitar La Habra Sanitary and pending the said plant to continue the existing sewage 0n motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of the ~outhern Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation for a franchise to construct, reca~ruct, main- tain and operate standard gauge railroad tracks with the necessary turnouts and switches upon and across Second and Evergreen Street in the City of Santa A~a, was referred to the Engineer and Attorney for investigation and report back. # On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Smith and carried, the Mayor on behalf of the City, was authorized to sign a petition to Zhe Honorable Board of Supervisors of.Orange County, California, to dissolve the Newbert Protection Dis- trict, a public corporation, of the State of California, in the 0ounty of Orange, as one of the owners of acreage of real property located within the exterior boundaries of the Newbert Protection District, a public corporation, organized and existing under and by virtue 6175 of Deer£ng's General Laws of under the authority vested in the of the provisions of Act the State of O$11fornla Board of Supervisors by th~ provisions of Section 91.5 of said Act. That the reasons and needs for which the aforesaid district was organized, and has been in operation, have ~ow been eliminated by the organization and operation of the Orange County Flood Con- trol Dlstrtct and by the erection cf dams in the Santa Aha River. No protests having been filed against the e~loslng or abando merit of a portion of ~st Sixth Street, on motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution was intro- duced ordering improvement or abandonment of the following described property: Two stripe of land being the norther~ten(10) feet and the southerly ten (10) feet of the existing eighty (80) feet in width of East Sixth Street, formerly known as Central Avenue, commencing At the east line of Grand Avenue and eatending to the west llne of Maybury Street, In Re W.P.A. Project Storm Drain. In Re Amendments to Zoning Ordinance. In Re Application Paul Hall. In Re Ordinance No. 1090 Adopting Uniform Bldg. Code,1940 Edition. Approved: Mayor of the y of EXCEPTING therefrom any portion lying within the area of the intersections cf the following streets: McOlay, Linwood and Eaetside Streets. The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered, designa- ted Resolution No. 2824 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the Mayor and Auditor, as Sponsor's Agent and Flsaal Officex were authorized to execute W.P.A. Project agreement for a storm drain to be constructed as follows: 1..Santa Clara ar~l Bush Streets running northwesterly along E1 Portal Street to Main Street, thence north on Main Street to Santiago Creek. Z. Beginning on Santa Clara and Flower Streets running northerly on the west side of Flower Street to Santiago Creek. 5. Seventeenth Street from Main to Flower Street. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Brune and carried, the report of the Department of Public.Development relative to amendments of the Zoning Ordinance was accepted and the committee continued. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the report of the Department of Public Ways on the applica- tion of Paul Hall for a fifty foot driveway at 41§ E. First Street, was accepted, # On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: #An Ordinance of the City of ~anta Aha adopting the Uniform Building Code, 1940 Edition, regulating the erection, construction, alteration and demolition of buildings and structures in said City, and repealing 0rdinance No. 10§A." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1090 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Absent, # Trustees None. Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Smith, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Bruns and carried, Deputy. Santa ~a City ~all Oounctl Chamber. August 8th, 1940. ?:~0 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to erder by ~he Ma~or. Present: Trustees Plummet #. ~runs, Joseph P. Smith, - E; D. Zoot, D.#. [eloey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees Hone. The Olerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City O~uncl~ having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of July 15th, 1940, was dispensed with and apl~oved on notion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Smith and oarri ed. ~on~mly Reports. Tn Re Warrants. In 2e Oonmunioation Met. Water District. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Application S.R.A. Club. In Re Application Mrs. Macedonia Feliz. In Re Application DencoZatio Headquarters. On motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Zoot and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for the month of July, were referred to the Finance Committee. 1 On motion cf Trustee Brune, seconded by Zoot and carried, the demands aa audited by the Finance Committee were approvec and ~arrants numbering from 258 te 497 were ordered drawn. # On notion cf Trustee Bruno, seconded by Xeleey and oarrle~, the communication of the Metropolitan Water District with reference to Payment of the Metropolitan Water District tax for the fiscal year 1940-41, was received and filed. # On notion of Trustee Zest, leoonded by Xeleey and carried, the applications of electrical contractors to hang electric signs, were granted under supervision cf ~he Electrical Inspector ac follcwe~ Orange County Tile Co. 819j S. Main St. D. Catherine Petter 11~ E. ~h Sanitary Laundry 1818 N. Main St. Troutman & Schulz 1408 S. Main # On notion ef Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruno and carried, the request cf the m.B.A. Club cf Orange County for use cf Birch Par~ for Wednesday, August 21st, at 2:30 P.M., was referred to the Superintendent cf ParEs and City Au~t~er with power to ant. On.action ef Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruno and carried, the application of Mrs. Macedonia Feliz for permission to aenduct a public dance at Gonzalee Hall, 30~ E. 4th Street Saturday night, July ~O~h, wae~anted. On notion of Trustee Bz~Ane, seconded by Zoot and oo~ried, the application Lawrence Platt, Chairman, Democratic Head- quarters tO place a direotio~l 8i~ on ~e remarry ~ri- cads adJaoen~ ~o ~heir~quar~ers at 41~ N. ~ln ~n Re Communication Central Labor Union. In Re Improvements in Tract No. 1007. In Re Communication United Automotive Service. Petitions for Extension of W. 4th St. In Re Communioati on J.C.Lamb, Tax Oolleotor. Rems. No. ~8~§ Intention to Bell Real Property. was granted. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Stuns and carried, the communication ef the Central labor Union ef Orange 0cunt; with reference to the building of bleachers at the Santa Ama Rlgh School with W.P.A.'labor, was received, acknowledged a~d referred to'the Boardof Edu~ation under gho~e supervi- sion the construction would be made. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carrie~, the cash bond of $1000.00 was ordered returned to C. W. Eggleston as all improvements on that portion of Frehoh Street shown on Tract No. 1007 having been made and oertifieg to by the City Engineer and the Water and Sewer Buperlnten- dent according to agreement and bond. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of the United Automotive Service directing attention to the condition existing at First and Main Btreetl of hitch-hikers thumbing rides to the beach, ~hioh is a men- ace to traffic and their ~isiness, was referred to the Depart sent of Public Safety and ~he Chief ~f Police and City AtWr- ney ~o study the present Ordinance in effect and enforcement 'm Petitions sponsored and circulated by the ~anta Ama Junior Ch-=ber of Commerue were l~esented reques~ing the extension of West Fourth Street west from Artemis Otreet by means ef the construction efa mym highway, e~tablishing direct con- tact with both First and Fifth Btreets. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the petitions were received and referred to the Council as a ~hole, the improve- sent approved in principle and referred to the Department of Public Wa~e and the City F~gineer to prepare tentative plans in fulfillment of the request ~acle and report back ~o the 0ounoil and oom~tttee from the Junior Chamber of Co,eros for consultation. # On motion of Trustee lelsey, seconded by Br~,e and carrie~, the communication of J.C. lamb, Tax Collector, relative to his intention to sell at public auction a list of properties located in the City of Santa Ana and having improvements. thereon, was received and sales approved when offers are forthcoming. The following offer was rest to purchase property: Andres Gallegos--amount of $100.OOr. rLot 9, Block H, South Santa Ama Addition. In Re Reso. No. ~S~6 Sale of. Property. In Re Ross, No.28S? Sale of Property. In Re Reso. No..38~8 Sale of Real Property. 481 on motio'n of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention ts sell above described real pr~- perry at the:0ity Council meeting ~ be hel~ August 19~h, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~825 and passes by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruno, Joseph P. E.D. Iost, D.W. Xeleey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Pursuant to Resolution ef Intention, the Clerk read of C. Colsmbini in the s~ount of S400.00 to purchase the .Clty!s right, title and interest in and to the following described property: Lots 18 and 19, Block G, Tract No. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion ef Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, .the Resolution for ~ale of Tax Deeded Lets was read, con- sidered, designated Resolution No. ~82S and passed by ~he following vote: · Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. E.D. Yoot, Nose, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Nons. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, D.W. Xelsey, Fred O. Rowland. # Pursuant to Resolution ef In~entlon, the Clerk ~ead ~he sf J. Ross #cClure in the smoun~ of $1~5.00 ~o purchase ~he C~ty~s'right~ '~i~le and interest in Lot ~, Block ~, Tract No. 35~. Ne person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Nest and carried, the Resolution for ~ale of Tax Deeded Lot to J. Ross MoClure, ~as read, considered, designated Resolution No.~8~ and passed by ~he following vote= Ayes, NOel, Trustees Pl,,mmer W. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred O. Rowland. Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read'the cf Otto ~. Dedd in ~he amount of $440.00 to purchase the relieving described property: Lot 14, South one-half of Lot 6, South one-half of Lo~ 3 ~outh one-half of Lot 11, Block E, Tract No. 284. Ne person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, sesonded by Yoot and carried, the ResolUtion for Sale Of Tax Deeded Lets to Otto L Dodd, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 28~7 and passed by the £o~owing ve~e: Ayes, Trustees Flulmer V. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Xeloey, Fred O. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Bids on City Prin~ing. In Re Bids on City Advertisin~. 'In Re Appointment James W. Wilkins. In Rs Peso. No. 2829 Requestir~ ~ooperation Financing Flood Control. In Re Request of Hu~h.O. Marshall. # T~e City Auditor reported ~hat ~he proposed bidders on city printing had complained that not enough time was given for them tc examine the forms upon which %ids were ~o be submit- ted and no bids having been filed, on motion of Trustee Kels~ seconded by Yost and carried, ~he time limit for opening of bids was. extended te August 19~h, 1940, at 7:30 P.M. This being the time set for ~he opening of bids on city advertising for the coming year, on motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the Clerk was instructed to proceed with ~he opening of bids as follows: Per Column Inch. Re~$,ter l~bli,hin~ Co; Ltd. .56~..45~ .4~ Orange County'Beporter .45~ .40~ Orange County Publishing CFmpan~ On motion of Trustee Bruno, seoomled by lelaey andcarrled, ~he bids for city advertising were referred to ~he Council as a committee of the whole. 0~ motion of:Trustee Bruns, the application of James W. seconded by Kelsey and carried, Wllkins for appointment as a without pay special police officer/of the City of Santa Aaa, was granted On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: mResolution requesting cooperation in financing construc- tion of Sto~ Water Ditches and Drains southerly from. City of Santa Aha for Flood Control Purposes.m was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~8~9 and passed by the following vote~ Ayes, Trustees Plummet ¥. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, T~stee8 None. The request of Hugh C. Marshall was read, for approval of a permit, to tsprove~1405 S. Flower Street without adhering to regulations of the Zoning 0rdinanoe on side yards. On motion of Trustee Bruna, seconded Xelsey and carried, the Mayor was authorized ~o appoint a committee from the Planning Commission and from the City 0ouncll to repeal or correct the Zoning Ordinance regulating aide yards.. On motion of Trustee Smith, seoonded h~ Stuns and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to write ~o the ~eieral Housing Ad~inietratien advising that their requirements are net.in conformity with our regulations on side yards and request them to modify their rules or yield to ours. The motion of ~rustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey to reconside: the motion of Trustee Bruns relative to repeal or correction ef Zoning Ordinance regulating side yards, was lost. -j In Re Re-appointments on Commissions & Boards. In Re Hess. No. 2830 Parking Limitations. In Re Annual Report Bo~ers Memorial Museums In He Hesurfaolng S. Birch Street south of Edinger St. In Re ROSs. Adopting Budget 1940-41. In Re Ordinance Fixing Tax Rate 1940-41. Mayor Rowland reoAnnended the follovirg re-appointments: Ruth Forgy and E.M. Roll as members of the Forestry Board, term to expire June 30th, 1943. Wm. J. Tway am member of the Planning Commission, term ~o expire June 301~h, 1944. Ohas. D. Swanner as member of the Llbra~ Board, term to expire June 30th, 1943. Elmer E. Heidt and Frank Henderson as members of the Traffic Safety Oommission, term to expire March 18th, 194~. On motion of Trustee B~uns, seconded by Kelsey and. carried, the recommendations made by the Royor for re-appoinl~aents on the Forestry. Board, Planning Commission, Library Board and Traffic Safety Commission, were confirmed. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the fallowing Resolution entitled: #Re~olution concerning Parking Limitations under Ordinance No; 10~0# wish reference ts freight loading and twenty minute parkir~ zones, was read, considered, deeigmated Resolution. No..2830 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Hoes, Absent, Trustees None,. On motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the annual report of the Charles ¥. Bowers Memorial Museum for year ending July let, 1940, was received and filed. On ms'ion of Trustee'B~uns, seconded by ~ostsml carried, the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with the eon- strucSlon of resurfacing with a gravel base and rock and oil sealeoat of Birch Street south of Edinger Street for a dis- ~ance of 3?0 fees and accept the money offered My Messrs. Oscar Rosen~aum and H. M. Seorest for ~he l~provement. On motion of T~mstee.Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the Resolution Adapting Budget for Fiscal ~ear 1~40-41 was read, ·considered, designated Resolution ~o. 2831 and passed by th~ following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plu~er W. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. YOst, D.W. Xelsey, Fred O. Rowland. · Hoes, Trustees Hone. Absent, T~stees Mone. On motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by ~ost and carried, the follewing Ordinance enti~le~: #An 0rdl~a_,oe of the CiSy of Santa Ann, Oalifmrnia, fixing the umoun~ of money ascertain~ to carry cn the~arioue Rest. No. 283~. Accepting Deeds. In ge Reso..No. ~833 Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on Gity Property. Reso. No. 2834 Concerning Tax-deeded ~ands & Replacing Same on Tax depar~aents of ~he City of Santa Ana, and ~o pay the bonded indebtedness falling due for the current year 19AO-1941, and £ix~ ~he rate of taxation for the o~rren~ ~ear 1940-19A1, designating ~he number of cents on ea~ ~100.00 for ~he various funds cf said City, on the whole of ~he ~mble proper~y of. said City as by ~he County Assessor of the County of Orange, State of California, and equalized by the B~ard ef Supervisors of said County, and hereby levied ca the ~ole of ~he ~ax- able preper~y cf said City.~ was introduced, read, considered and placed on fil· for second reading. On motion, ef Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolu~ion Accepting Deeds from J. Lamar Walker, also known as L. ~amar Walker and Lulu N. W al~er, husband and wife, was re~d, considered and designated Resolution No. 28~ and passed by ~e following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. E.D. Yost, Noes, Absent, On motion of Trustees None. Trustees None. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustee Smith, seconded by Stuns and carried, ~e follewing Resolution entitled: ~Reselution au~herizing ~he oancella~ion of ~axes on City ~wned property# direo~ing ~he Clerk to file a petition wi~ ~e ~rd of Supervisors of ~e Oo~y of Orange reques~ing an order can- oelli~ ~1 ~e8 le~ie~ ~ainst said property, ~s read, considered, desig~e~ ~solution No. 2~ and passed by ~he followl~ vote: Ayes, Trustees Plier W. Br~o, Jos~h P. ~mith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Kelsey, Fre~ C. ~wl~d. Noes, True,eeo None. Absent, Trus~ee8 Hone. On ms,ion of Trustee B~, seconded by Xeleey ~d carrXed, ~he followi~ beolu~lon en~ltle~: ~Reoolu~ion co~e~ing Tax-~oeded ~nds and replacl~ 8~e on T~ ~llo~ was read, oonsi~ere~, designated ~8olu~ion ~o. ~34 ~d passed by the following vo~e: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees PlUmmet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yos~, D.W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees None. On mo~2on of Trustee Brun8, t~e CZty Council adjourned, seconded by Keloey and carried, city C¥ rk Deputy Cl~y Council let in regular .session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees: Plma~er W. Brune~ Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Absent: Trustees: None The Clerk oeaaen~ed the reading of the Minutes and each member of ~he City Council having received a copy cf the Mlnu~es, f~rther reading of the Minutes of Augue~ 5th, 1940, was dispensed ~i~h and approved on ms,ion.of Tz~stee Bruns, seconded by 8~ith and carried. In Be ¢ommu~ication Fred You.,~ In Re Communic~tion Chaiaber of Co.eros In Re Oommunication ( San~a Ama City ltall Council Chamber. August 19th, 1940, 7:30 P.M. Rowland. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by ~os~ and carried, communication f~om Fred Young, ~06~ S. Main St. relative hitch-hi,ers on Sou~h Main St. was referred to Committee which was appointed a~ last meeting. ## ~O on motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, communication from Xenneth Ada~e, Secy. Clxa~b~r of Commerce, relative to efforts of the Chamber of Commerce l~ locating persons who have not been officially counted by ~h~ Census Bureau, was received, acknowledged and filed. On motion of Trustee Smilh, seconded by Yoet and carried, co--clarion from Albert Launer, Secy. Orange Co. League Ox% 0o. League of Municipalities ef Municipalities, calling attention to meeting of ~he Orangl In ~e Communication Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Csnference In Be Communication Depar~ent of Public Health In Re Financial 8~atement Metropolitan Wa~er District Co. League $o be held at 6:4§ o'clock P.M. Thursday evening, A~gust ~nd, at the American Legion Hut, 191 Vest Bay, Newport Beach, vas received and all officials and depar~aent head8 were urged to attend. # On motion of Ti'usage ~os~, seconded by Bruns and carried, communication f~om L. A. Ferris, Pres. Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials C~nference~ was received, and acknowledged and that Building Inspector Harold O. Hasmussen be authorized to at~end ~e Annual Meeting scheduled to be held in ~alt Lake City, Utah, September 3rd to 6th, 1940. # On motion o~ Trustee ~lth, seconded by Bruns and o~rried, communication from Bert~ P. Brown, Executive Officer,' Deparf~ent of Public Heal,h, expressing approval o~ plans for construction of a olarifier-digester type of sewage treatment plan~, with the understanding that the ~ork shall be prosecuted with'all possible diligence, was received and filed. ,# On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Brun8 and carried, financial statement of the Metropolitan ~ater District as of June 30, 19~0, and a statement of the amount of water store~ by ~he Die,riot and used by member cities, ~ referred to In Re FSnancis~ Aid on Drainage ditches and flood control Board of Supervisors In Re Cancellation of Taxes - Board of Supervisors In Re Santa Aha Olty Valuations 1940-41 In Re Renewal of lease over Pad,fie Ele c trio private road c~oss~ng In Re Electric S~gn In Re A6reemen~ ~dy &lloEaffrey I~ Re French St. ~mprovement In Re F~uit St. Improvemen~ C~ty Au~tor for oheokin~. On motion of Trustee Xoot, seconded by Smith and carried, commun~oat~on from B. J. Smith, County Clerk, enclosing oopy of JLtnutes of ~h8 Board of Supervisors regarding requeE of City fo~ financia~ a~d o~ drainage and flood work, was reoeived and f~led, On motion of T~ustee Xoot, seconded by Smith and o~r~ed, oo~un~oa~lon f~m B. J. h~, County Cl~k, encloo~nS copy of H~nu~e8 of ~e B~ of Supervisors res~S o~oella~on of ~axe8 on o~y o~e~ proper~y, was reoe~ve~ and f~led. On motion of T~stee Sn~h, seoonded by Kersey a~ c~r~ed, 8~a~emon~ f~m Co~y Auditor, W. T. L~ber~, sea,ins forth C~y of 8~a value,on for f~ocal ye~ ~94~19~, was rece~ve~ and referred ~0 C~y A~or fo~ cheo~. On mo~on of Trustee Sm~h, seconded by ~08~ ~d c~ed, ~he hyor and Cler~ were authorized ~o execute renewal of lease cover~ns private road cros81~ over Paolf~o h~way Com~yt8 He~r~ Beach l~ne r~sht-of-way. On mo~on of Trustee ~ost, seconded by Kelsey ~ oarr~e~; application of Powell Neon ~ Co. ~0 ~n~ an electric for General Petrole~ Co. a~ 701 BO. h~n ~. was Sr~ed an~ /~ered hu~ ~der supervision of ~ ~ec~r~cal Inspector. On mo~on of Trustee Kelsey, seco~ed by 5n~ ~d c~r~, ~he ~or and Cler~ were authorized ~o enter ~n~o an asreenel w~h hndy & Hc~frey cover~ erection of e~ec~r~c 701 80. h~n 5~. w~ch ex,end8 over ~he f~ve-foo~ se~-~ok 2~ne; ~reement ~ be executed subject ~o approva2 of ~ec- J. L. ~Br~de, C~ty E~neer, 8u~ed s~a~en~ effec~ ~ha~ 5.~. ~sleston ~a8 satisfactorily constructed 8~dew~ ~mprovemen~8 ~n Trao~ No. 1~07 ~d reco~ended ~a~ ~nd deposLte~ by Hr. Es~es~on be released, ~d on no~on of Trustee Kersey, seconded by Br~o ~d carr~e~, C~y ~neer~8 reco~endat~on was cono~ed ~n and ~nd ordered ~eleased. On mo~on of Tr~ee Kersey, 8eoon~ by ~n8 and carr2ed, ~ran~ ~8 ordered ~ ~n the anoun~ of $59~.65 ~n favor 9~ly-~ller Con~rac~nS Comply, cover~nS f~nal pa~en~ for ~he ~mprovement of Fruit 8~reet from 8p~soon ~reets, ~n aOoOr~noe with 8~a~ement ge 8ubn~ed by In Re Special Police Officers Xn Re Police Report In Re Bids for City Printing ~pplication Taxicab Driver ~n Re Ordinance No, lO91 Fixing Tax Rate 1940-1941 In Re Resol. No. 2835 For sale of Real property And~n Gallego s # On motion of Trustee Bruno,, seconded by Xelsey and carried, requests of Clare F. Morgan and James H. Webb for as special police officers whl~e in the employ of Gilbert Wagner Merchant Patrol Service, were granted. On motion ef Trustee ~nl~h, seconded by Xelsey and carried, report of ~he Police Department for ~me month of July, 1940, was referred to the Council as a whole. On motion of Trustee Xoet, seconded by Kelley and carried, the Clerk was instructed to open the bids received for city printing. A letter signed by tea p~inters u~j su~nitted with the request that ~he City accept ~heir bid for printing at the same prices as submitted last y~ar and that t~e Pur- chasing Dept. make equitable dietri~ution of ~he ~rk. A separate bid was submitted by Carlyle Dennis covering print- ing estimates as su~nitted for the ensuing year, in the of $1595.00. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded hy Bruns and carried, the bids were referred to the City Auditor for checXlng and to report ~ack at the next regular meeting of the Council. · On motion ef Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the application ef Richard G. Brophy for a permit ~o drive a taxicab for ~ae White Cab Company, was granted on aticn of the Taxicab · On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: mAn Ordinance of ~e City of Santa Aha, California, fixing the amount of money ascertained tc carry on the various depar~aents of the City of SantaAna, and to pay the ~onded lndebtedAess falling due for the current year 1940-1941, and fixing ~he rate of taxation for ~he current year 19AO-19A1, designating the number of cents on each ~100.00 for ~he various funds of said City, on ~he whole of the taxable property cf said City as set by ~he County Assessor 9f the County of Orange, State of California, and equalized by ~he Board of Supervisors of said County, and hereby.levied on the whole of the taxable property of said City.· was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1091 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plunner ~. Bruns, Joseph P. E.D.Yost, D.~.Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None Noes, Absent, Trustees Hone Pursuant to Resolution For Sale of Real Property, ~he Cler~ read the offer of Andres Gallegoe, in ~he amount of $100.00, to purchase the following described property: Lo~ Nine (9) ~ock ~H~, South Santa Aha Addition No person being present desirous of raittng ~hi8 bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seoonde~ by Yost and carried, Resolution For Sale of Real Property was read, considere~, In Re Legal ~dvertising In Re Resurfacing Sycamore St. from Fifth St. to Church In Re W.P.A. Storm Drain North Main St. from Santa Clara to Santiago Creek Approved: i~.~ov of r, he Oi~cy of ~n~a Ana. ~esignate~ Resolution No. 2835 and passed by ~he following vote: Ayes, Trustees: Noes~ Trustees: Absent, Trustees: Plumer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D.Yost, D.W.Xels~y, Fred C. Rowland. None None On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, action on bids for legal advertising was continued for further study ~nd to be brought up at same time as City Printing. On motion of Trustee Keleey, seconded by Bruns and cost of carried, checks receiveA covering the/resurfacing of Sycamore Street from Fifth St. to Church St. were ordered deposited and City Engineer instructed to proceed with the work as authorized. # Councilman Smith, as Ohaix~nan of Committee previous~ appointed to investigate setter of installing storm drains on North )fain St. from Santa Clara to Santiago Creek, made a report and recommendation to! the effeot that ~he City of Santa Ana om'fy out this work with labor furnished by the Water Department instead of oubm~tting It as a W.P.A. project. On motion of Councilman ~i~h, seconded by Yost and carried, the above recommendation was concurred in and the Superintendent of Sewers was authorized and directed to proceed immed~ately with ~he project in order to complete the same before the rainy season besins.. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yoet smd carried, the City Council adjourned to September ~rd, 1940, at 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees D. W. Xelsey. Smith, The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council. having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of August 19th, 19&0, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried. In Re .Communication Henry W. Guthrie. In Re Application Baker's Market. In ~e Communication C. H. Eokles. In He Application E. S. Sullivan. In He Request of D. W. Kelsey. In Re Electric Sign. Santa Aha City Hall Council O~amber. September 3rd, 1940. 7:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication of Henry W. Guthrls with reference to red tag placed on hie garbage can and objecting to the destruct- ion of other garbage cans by the garbage collectors, was referred to the Department of Public Ways. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Baker's Market for a permit to place decorations across Fifth and Flower Streets, was granted and permission to use Kleig lights and loud speakers on the also lot and inside of store, was/granted under ~he supervision of the City Engineer. # On motion of Trustee Smith, the communication of C. H. seconded by Bruns and carried, Eckles requesting permission to shorten the bus route in the northeast part of the City by one mile, was referred to the Council as a ~hole together with his other request, same to be brought up at the meeting to be held September 16th, # On motion of Trustee Bruns, 1940. seconded by ~o~t and carried, the app~ication of E. S. Sullivan to conduct public dances at the American Legion Hall under his auspices and Charles Hoehn, beginning Saturday night August 3ist and each Satur- day thereafter, was granted subject to our existing Ordlnanc, # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the request of Trustee D. W. Xelsey for permission to leave the State for a period not exceeding thirty days, was grants, # On motion of Trustee ~ost,, seconded by Bruns and carried, the application of the ~anta Aha Neon Corporation to hang an electric sign for the Central Labor Union of Orange Count at 20S W. Third Street, was granted and ordered hung u.nder the supervision of the Electrical Inspector. In Re Final Statement ¥.T. Lambert, County Auditor. In ~e Reso. No. Intention to Sell Real Property. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Warrants. In Re Bids for City Advertising. In Re Bids for City Printing Rejected. In Re Reeo. No. ~887 Loading Zone-50~ Bush Bt. On motion of Trustee Yost, the final statement from W. seconded by Bruns and carried, T. Lambert, County Auditor, set- ting forth ~anta Ana's valuation for the fiscal year 1940-41 was received and filed. # The following offers were read to purchase property: Stanley G. Guenther, amount of $175~O~-Lots § & 6, Block I, Tract No. Z89. W. E. Dunn, amount of $400. O0--Lots Z~ & Z3, Block G, Lots 9, 10, 18 & 19, Block, J, Lots 9, 10, 11 and lZ, Block I in Tract No. ~31. W. E. ~ann, amount of $330.00--Lots 17, 18, 36, 37, ~4, A8 46, 47 and 48, Block I of Tract No. 531. On'motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perry at the City Council meeting to be held ~eptember 16~h, 1940, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~8~6 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet ~. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D~¥. Xelsey. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the monthly reports of the various city officers for the month of August, were referred to the Finance Committee. # On motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Xost and carried, the demands aa audited by the Finance 0ommlttee were and warrants numbering from 531 to 738 inclusive, were ordered drawn. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the bid of ~he Orange County Publishing Company covering city advertising to the first day of August, 19~1, was accepted . Roll E.D. Yost, Call: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees Joseph P. Smith. Absent, Trustees D. W. Xelsey. The 0ity Auditor ha~g checked the bid of Dennis Printers and bXd~eubmXtte~by ten printers at the same prices as last · year's printing bid and due to existing circumstances a mo- tion ess made by Trustee ~mith, seconded by Y~st and that all bids for city printing be rejected and Clerk ted to re-advertise for bids. # A communie&tion from 8mart & Final Company was read request- a loading zone at 508 Bush Street. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Zost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution concerning Parking Limitations under Ordinance No. 1030# In Rs Reso. No. ~8 A¢oegting Deeds. In Re Roso. No. Ao=eptlng Deed. .In Re Reeo. No. S840 Accepting Deeds. In fie Reso. No. Ac0epting Deeds. In Re Plans for ~on S. Bro and e~tablishing a loading zone on the west aide of Bush Street between Sixth and Fifth Streets, w~i read, considered designated Resolution No. SS~? and passed by ~he following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Trustees Plummer W. E. D. Yost, Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Xelsey. Burns, Joseph P. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. vote: Ayes, On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deed from Candelaria Vlllarreal for the extension of South Broadway, was read, considered and designated Resolution No. ~8~9 and passed by ~he following Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Xelsey. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds from Virginia S. McCall, D.D. Paterson and Virginia M. Patterson and R. Carson Smith and Dorothy Carothers Smith, for the widening of South Main Street, was read, considered and designated Resolution No. 9840 and passed by ~he followlhg vote: Ayes, Trustees Plug=er W. Bruns, J0se~h P. Smith, E. D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Xelsey. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deed from Wesley Farney, a single for the widening of South Main Street, was read, considered and designated Resolution No. ~S&l and passed by the follow- ing vote= Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. ¥ost, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees Nons. Absent, Trustees ~. W. Xelsey. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, maps and plans for the extension of South Broadway ~rom On motion of Trustee ~mlth, seconded by Bruns and carried, for the extension of S. a Resolution Accepting Deeds from Ramon and Jennie Montoya,/ was read, considered and designated Resolution No. ~8 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, T~stees pl-mmer W. Brune, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yos% Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees D.~. Xelsey. In Re Reso. No. S84~ Widening S. Main Mayor of ~e ~i~ty of Santa Ans. designated Project ~An to E~inger 5treet,/were approved and ordered su~ltted to the Depar~ent cf Public ~orka for ap~oval ~d p~ced on file in the office ~f ~e City ~lneer. 0n motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yostand taxied, the followl~ Resolution en~itled: ~A Resolution dec~rtn~ ~he ~n~ent~on of the Cl~y Co,oil ~o proceed wl~h ~denlng of Sou~h ~in ~ree~ between A~st Place ~d Flora ~ree~. was read, considered a~ designated Resolu~ion No. ~84~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, T~stees Plier E. D. Yos~, Fred O. ~wland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Keloey. On motion of Trustee Bruns, the City Council adjourned. secom~ed by lost and carried, ~Cl1~ Clerk. Santa Aha City Hall Council Chamber. September 16th, 1940. 7:30 P.M. City Council met lm regular session. Meeting called to order by the Clerk. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph'P. Smith, E. D. Yost. Absent: Trustees D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. On motion of Trustee Yos%, seconded by-Bruns and carried, Trustee Smith was appointed Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Rowland. The Clerk commenced the reading of the' Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of SeR~ember 3rd, 194o, was dispensed with and approved on ~otion of Trustee Brusn, seconded by lost a~ carried. In Re On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Brune and carried, the communication and annual report of the Civil Service Commission, were received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, ~econded by Yost and carried, the communication from the Pacific Ooast Plumbing Inspectors Association urging Plumbing Inspector H. O. Crowe to attend the Eleventh Annual Convention to be held in San Jose, Saint~ Claire Hotel, October l~th to lZth, inclusive, was referred to the Department of City Development. with power to act. · Annual Report Civil Service Commission. Convention--Paclflc Coast Plumb. Inpectors Assn. Major I~por~nce In ~s Protest of Elizabeth M. Gaebe. In Re Request of John H. Lewis. In Re Permanent Appointment Dan M, Jones, Motor Officer. In Re Police Report. In Re Agreement with Metropolitan Water Dist. In Re Reso. No. 28.43 Bale of Property. In Re Reso. No. 28~4 Bale of Real Property. On motion of' Trustee Yost, seconded by Stuns and carried, protesting against a dust condition caused by C. E. Bchwench at 408 Orange Avenue, ~o conducts a wholesale produce busi- ness, was referred to the Department of Public Ways with p~wer to act. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, 'the request of John H. Lewis for additional tables to be used in Birch Park by the elderly men for card pla~ing, etc. and aisc to extend the premises for the tables, was referred to the Mayor and the Department of Public Ways with power to act. # On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, the recommendation of the Civil Service COmmission was approved and Dan M. Jones was permanently appointed to the position of motorcycle officer of the City of Santa Aha at the salary of $168.00 per month. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Stuns and carried, ~he report of the Police Department for the month of A~gust, was received and filed. On mo%io~ the Mayor with the a public of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, and Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement Metropolitan Water District of Southern California , corporation, permitting the District to use certain portions of the streets of the City for the purpose of con- structing and maintaining a pipe line and appurtenant struc- tures for conveying and distributing water, as a part of the Colorado River Aqueduct System now under construction. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offe~ of St.anley ~. Suenther, in the amount of $175.00 to purchase the following described property: Lots 5 & S, Block #I# of Tract No. 25B. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Real l~operty was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 25A3 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland, Pursuant to Resolution for Sale of Real Property, theOlerk read the offer of W. E. Dunn, in the amount of $400.00, to purchase the following described property: In Re Reso. No. 2845 Sale of Real Property. In Re Reso. No. 2846 Accepting Deeds. In Re Ordinance Prohibiting Trespass or Loitering on Certain Classes of Property. In Re Ordinance Granting Sou,Pacific Railroad Co. Franchise. Lots 22 & 23, Block G; Lots 9, 10, 18 & 19, Block ~, LOts 9, 10, 11 & 1~, Block I, Tract No. 531. ~' No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Real Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2844 and passed by the following VOte: Ayes, Trustees Pl,~mmer W. Bruns, JosephP. Smith, E. D. Yost, Trustees Trustees Noes, None. Absent, D.W. Xelsey, Fred 0. Rowland. # Pursuant ~o Resolution of intention, the of W. E. Dunn, in the amount of ~30.00, following described property: Lots 17, 18, 36, 37, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, Block "I# Truaot No. 531. No person being present desirous of raising this bid,-upon motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xost and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Real Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2848 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yoet. Trustees None. Trustees D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Absent, # Clerk read the offs to purchase the On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds from J. Luther Maroon and Edith L. Maroon and from Emil 01covich and Dorothy P. 01covl¢ for right-of-way on South Main Street, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2846 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees D. W. Xelsey, Fred ¢. Rowland. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: 'An Ordinance prohibiting trespass upon, and loitering about, certain classes of property# was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. # ~$~ motion of Trustee Brans, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: #AnOrdinance of the City of Santa Ana, granting ~o Southern Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation, and Southern Pacific Company, a corporation, its lessee, their successoPA and assigns, the right to construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate their railroad tracks upon and across Second Street ami Eye, sen Street in the CSty of Santa Ana.# In Re Application C. H. Eckles. In Re Map Tract No. 1064. APPROVED: was introduced, read, second reading. # On motion of Trustee Yost, action on the application of C. H. bus route in the northeast part of considered and placed on file for seconded by Bruns and carried, Eckles to shorten his the City, was postponed until the meeting of October 7th, 1940. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded ~ Yost and carried, tentative Map of Tract 1064 for the opening and improvement of Towner Street from Washington to Fifteenth Street, was referred to the Department of Public Ways for investigation and report back as soon as possible. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the City Council adjourned. Bant~ Ana City Hall. Council Chamber. October 7th, 1940. 7:30 P,M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Brune, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xeleey, Fred O. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of September lSth, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee ~runs, seconded by Smith and carried. # In Re Request of American Legion. In Re Report of Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee Xoet, seconded by Bruns and carried, the request of the American Legion to use the streets of Santa Ana between the period of midnight November 10th until midnight November llth, 1940, for the Armistice Day Oelebra- tlon, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, · copy of ! the communication of the Planning Commission lnclosing/repor~ submitted to the State Planning ~ard, was received and file( In Re Electric Signs. In Re Petition for 2 Hour Parking. In Re Invitatio~ to La Habra Fiesta.. In Re Agreement with Met. Water District. In Re Application Robert D. Windolph. In Re Communication C.T. Gilliam & Associates. In Re Agreement with Evan Jones. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the applications of electrical contractors ~o hang electric signs, were granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector as follows: Dennis Printers 207 N. Main C. Roland Flagg 10~ E. 4~h. Bt. E. M. Doss 5Z5 W. 17th General Petroleum ¢o. 1701 N. Broadway Albert Scheetz'Co. 415 N. Main Mike Bekeris 1711 W. 5th Bt. E. B. Jones 2640 N. Main Bt. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, Zhe petition of residents and property owners in the 800 block Bush Street requesting two hour parking zone in said block, was referred to the Department of Public Ways and also to make a survey of similar conditions existing in the City and report back to the Council. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the invitation to attend the La Habra Fiesta and Horse Show on October 19th and 20th and to ride in the parade, was received, acknowledged and filed and the ~t~rk to notify Chairman Butch that the Council will endeavor to participate in the parade. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of the Metropolitan Water District inclos- ing executed copy of contract between the District and the City of Santa Aha concerning the construction of pipe line, was received and the contract ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Robert D. Windolph to install an under- ground butane tank in the curbing at' 1302 S. Garnaey Street, was denied. # on motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of C. T. Gilllam & Associates offering to make a survey and save the City of Santa Aha the amount of $4,610.00 in municipal expense without cost to the City, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement with Evan Jones covering the construction of an electric sig~ at 2640 N. Main Street, which extends over the twelve foot set back line established on North Main Street. In Re Monthly Repot ts. In Re Warrants. In Re Water Works Convention. In Re Reso. No. 2847 Intention to 8ell Real Property. In Re Reso. No. 2848 Selling Real Property to Harold S..~ams, et ux. In Re Reeo. No. 28A9 Selling Real Property to Nylin Hurd. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for the month of bet, were referred to the Council as a whole. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the monthly demands were approved and the Clerk authorized to draw warrants numbering from 761 to 981 inclusive ooverln demands. # On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, Trustee Smith and Water Superintendent Neighbour were ted to attend the Water Works Convention to be held in Los Angeles, October 23rd to 26th inclusive. # The following offer was read to purchase property: Thomas Shoen--amount of $1§0.00 of Lot 13, Blk. 7, Tract §17 On motion of Trustee'Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty at the City Council meeting to be held October 21et, 19A0, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2847 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xeloey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes; Absent, # Trustees None. An offer in the amount of $225.00 was read from Hamold Hame and Mary P. Hams for all the right, title and interest held by the City of Santa And in Lot 5, Block 20 of Tract No. On motion of Trust%e Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution selling and directing conveyance of real property to Harold S. Ham, et ux.# was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2848 and ~oes, Absent, # passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees ?lummer W. E. D. Yost, Trustees None Trustees None. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. An offer was read from Nylin Hurd in the amount of $225.00 for all the right, title and interest held by the City of Santa And in Lot A, Block 20 of Tract On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution selling and directing conveyance of real property to Nylin Hurd.# was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2849 and passed by the following vote: In Re Ordinance No. 109Z Prohibiting Loitering about Certain Property. In Re Ordinance No. 10~ Granting Franchise to Sou. Pacific Railroad Co. In Re Reso. No. ES§0 Accepting Deed. In Re Applicati6n C. H. Eckles. In Re Through Streets. Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E.D. Yost, D.W. Xelsey, Fred C. Bowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the following Ordinanc~ entitled: "~ Ordinance prohibiting trespass upon, and loitering about, certain classes of property.# was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 109Z and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, ,- E.D. Yost, D. W. X~lsey, Fred C. Bowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: #An Ordinance of the City of SantaAna, granting to Southern Pacific Railroad Company, a corporation, and Southern Pacific Company, a corporation, its lessee, their successors and assigns, the right to construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate their railroad tracks upon and across Second Street and Evergreen Street in the City of Santa Ans.# was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 10~ and passed by the following vo~e: Trustees None. Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Jo8eph P. Smith, E.D., Yost, D. W. Eeleey, Fred C. B~wland. Noeg, Trustees None. Absent, # on motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Bruns and.car~led, a Resolution Accepting Deed from H. C. Head and Anna G. Head was read, considered, de@ignated Resolution No. Z850 passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. E. D. Yost, Trustees None. Trustees None. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred O. Rowland. Noes, Absent, # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yoet and'carried, the matter of.the application of C. H. Eckles to shorten his bus route in the northeastern part of the City,was referred to th& Department of Public Ways to make a thorough investi- gation and report back. # On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Bruns and'carried, the Resolution Declaring Through Btreet in the City of Santa Aha pertaining to East Fourth Street from its'intersection with the ~asterly city limits of the City to a point ZOO feel west of said intersection, was referred to the Traffic Safety Commission to make a survey and report .back to the City Council. In Re Reso. No. Z851 Creating Dept. of Radio Communication. In Re Application Taxicab Driver.. In Re Application Taxicsb Drivers. In Re Quarterly Report of City Auditor. In Re Ouarantee of Jobs to City Employees. In Re Map Tract No. 1064. In Re Bids on City Printing. On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution creating Department of Radio Communication in the City of Santa Ann" was read,~oonsidered, designated Resolution No. 2851 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. E. D. Yost, Trustees None. ~oes, Absent, # Trustees None. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Printing as follows: Dennis Printers Bid cf Ten Printers On motion of Trustee Stuns, $1273. O0 1315.00. seconded by Smith an~ carried, the bi~s were referred to the City Auditor for checking and report back at the next meeting. # On motion of T~ustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Dale J. Fergueon for a permit to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Company, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, temporary licenses were granted Earl F. Davis and Harold Eddy to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Company. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the report of the City Auditor for the first quarter of this 2ear, was received and referred to the City Council as a committee of the whole. # On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to draw a Resolution expressing the intention of the City Oouncil to guarantee to any regular city employee the fact that he would be re- instated, upon his return to the City if he is called under the Selective Military Act of the United States, at the same rate of pay as that which he was receiving at the time he was called into the service. # was It /mowed by Trustee Smith, seconded by Stuns and carried, that subject to the approval of the Oity Attorney, Map Tract No. 1064 be approved on the posting of proper bond for the improvement of Towner Street between Washington Avenue and Fifteenth Street. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids submitted for City On motion of Tx'ustee Bruns, the Oily Council adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor of the C~fty of ~anta Aha. seconded by ~mith and carried, Deputy. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Ball. October 21st, 1940. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rowland. Present: Trustee8 Pl,,mmer W. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Year, D. W. Xeleey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees N°ne. The Clerk ~ mmenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes ~f October 7th, 1940, was dispenoed with. and approved on motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re Meeting--Or. Co. League of Municipalities. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Diagonal Parking on W. Second St. In Re Leave of Absence of E. D. Year. In Re Communication C. H. Eckles. On motion of Trustee Year, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of L. J. Sheridan, Secretary, with ref- erence to the meeting of the Orange County League of Munici- palities to be held in Anaheim at the Elk's Club, Thursday evening October 24th, 1940, was received, filed and Clerk instructed to poll officials as to the number who will atteni # On motion of Trustee Xoet, seconded by Bruns and carried, the applications of the Powell Neon Sign Company to hang an electric sign for tarriker & Keens at S806 N. Main ttree~ and of the General Neon Company to hang an electric sign for the Quality Cleaners at 1133 S. Main Street, were granted and ordered hung under supervision of the Electric Inspector. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Year and carried, the communication of N. N. Martin asking when diagonal park- ing on W. Second Street between Sycamore and Broadway, will be eliminated, was referred to the Department of Public Ways for investigation. . On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the request of E. D. Yoet for permission to leave the State for a period of thirty days, beginning November let, 1940, was granted. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruno and carried, the communication of C. H. Eckle8 notifying of the discon- tinuance of the additional mileage on the North Broadway ~ue line operating in the northeastern ~rt of ~he City and requesting permission to extend the former North Broadway route from the corner of Bush and Santa Clara, north on Buoh to Edgewood; west on Edgewood to N. Main; south on N. Main to Santa Clara, where the route would Join the main route, was referred $$ the Council as a whole to report back. # In Re 0onference & Report Sou. Counties Gas Co. In Re Appointment Cleo R. Proffitt. In Re Request of Macres Florist. in Re Appointment of' Wayne Gross. ~n Re Application Wentzel & Davis. In Re Warrant of SoU. Calif. Telephone Co. In Re Application Ernest H. Layton. In Re A~reement with General Petroleum Oorp. On motion of Trustee ~nith, seconded bY Xelsey and carried~'. the communication of ~he Railroad COmmission Of ~he State of California with reference to conference to be held October 31et at the Court House.at 2:00 P.M. to present a report re- viewing the operations and rates of the Southern Countie8 Gas Company of Cal~fornia, was refeFred to the City Attorney to se~d ~or repori mentioned in attend the meeting and al~o to the communication. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by'Xelsey and carried, the application of Cleo R. Proffitt for appotn~ent as a special police officer, without pay, was granted ~hlle in the employ cf Gilbert Wagner. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey an~ carried, the request of Macree Florist to hang from the corner of on Thursday October Fifth and Broadway,/a streamer of Xmas decorations for the purpose of inspection as to choice by local merchants, was referred to the Department of Public Safety with power to act~ # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelse~ and carried, the communication John Luxembourger, Fire Ohlef, recommend- ing the permanent appointment of Wayne Gross as hoeeman in the Fire Department; the six months probationa~¥.period expiring October 16~h, 1940, was referred to the Civil Ser- vice Board for final action. O~ m~tion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of'Lee Wentzel and Dewey Davis to condu~t public dances' at the American Legion Hall, beginning October l~th and ~ontinuing each Saturday thereafter, was granted compliance with Ordinance now in effect and as long as the dances are conducted continuously for a period no~ to exceed one yea~. On motion of Trustee Xelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the warrant in ~unt of $568~.~1 of the Southern. California Telephone Company covering payment of franchise tax for year e~dihg October 12, 1940, was received and referred to the City Auditor to check and if correct to t~e depo~ited. # On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, the application of Ernest H. Layton to conduc~ the business of dealing'in motor vehicles at I~SS W. 5th Street, was granted as no protests were received against ~he application. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement with In Re Agreement with Auto Club of Or. County. In Re Application ~ Taxicab Driver. In Re Extension of Z Hr. Parking District. In Re City Prin~ing. In Re Quotations Fleet Insurance. In Re Reso. No. 2852 Authorizing Cancellation of Taxes on City Property. the General Petroleum Corporation of California covering the construction of an electric sign at 1701 N. Broadway, which extends over the fifteen foot set-back line. On 'motion of Trustee Bruns, seooended by Smith and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement with the Auto Club of Orange County ~a struct an electric atgn at 140~ N. Main Street, which extend~ over the ~en foot set-back line. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by SmlSh and carried, the temporary license issued to Harold Eddy was revoked and regular license ordered issued' to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Company. On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to draw a Resolution ex- tending the two hour parking district or Central Traffic District NB" to include the 900 block on Bush Street and other streets as discussed at the afternoon meeting of the City Council. # On motion of Trustee'Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the bids for city printing for the coming year were rejected as neither bid was in order; the checks were ordered returns( and all printing to be purchased on open market, as recom- mended by the City Auditor. # Quotations for fleet insurance on automobiles and equipmen~ of the City of Bents Aha, were received by the City Auditor as follows: Orange County Insurance Agency E.D. Holmes, Jr. Agt., Pacific Indemnity Company 1~S0.51 Mock-Harrison Agency, Agts., ~en~al Surety & Insurance Corp. '1989.40 R. G. Cartwright, Agt., Travelers ~nsumance Co. 193S.~0 General Insurance Oompany of America 1874.35 On motion of Tx'ustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the recommendation of the Ol~y Auditor was accepted and the bid of E. D. Holmes, Jr., in the amount of $1B~0.51, was accepted as the lowest bid for fleet insurance on automobile~ and equipment to become effective October 22nd, 1940. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the following Resolution en$1tled: #Resolution authorizi~ the cancellation of taxes on C£ty owned property' was read, comsidered, designated Resolution No. ~852 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith. E. D. Yost, D.W. Eeleey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trus:ees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Ordinance Amending License Ordinance--Penalties. On mo~ion of Trustee I~uns, seconded by Xost and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. S58 of the City of Santa Aha enti tled 'An Ordinance providing for the licensing of ~ueinees, shows, exhibitions and games con- ducted or carried on in the City of Santa Aha, fixing the rate of license thereof, and providing for the collection thereof'#. was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Ordinance Reemployment of City Employees. APPROVED: Mayor of the 0iffy of Santa Ans. On motion of Trustee Eelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: #An 0rdinanoe concerning reemployment of City employees who leave city emplO2ment to serve under Selective Train- lng and Service Act of lS40". was l~troduoed, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Bruns, the $ity 0ouncil adjourned. seconded by Xelsey and carried, City Cle.~,./;' ' Deputy. Council 0hamber Santa Aha City Hall. October 24th, 1940. 2:00 P.M. City Council met for a special meeting for the purpose of taking action on Map Tract No. 1057, cov6ring the improvement of Towner Street between Washington and Fifteenth Streets in the City of ' Santa Ans. Meet'lng call6d to order by Mayor Rowland. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xeleey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. In Re On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Brune and carried, Map T~act No. 1057. Map Tract No. 1057 for the improvement of Towner Street between Washington and Fifteenth Streets, was approved. On motion of Trustee Eeleey, seconded by Yost and 6arrfed, the APPROVED: ~ay. or of the. Oft~ of Santa Ana. City Council adjourned. Deputy. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rowland. Present: Truste~Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees E. D. Yost. The Olerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of October 21st, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re Application Santa Ana Neon Corp. In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Request of Or. Co. Peace O~'ficers Assn. In Re Request~f Planning Commission. In Re Invitation to Santa Annual Frollc. In He Communication County Clerk. ~ouncil Ohamber Santa Ana City Hall. November 4th, 1940. 7:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Brune, seconded by Smith and carried, the application of the Santa Aha Neon Corporation for permis- sion to operate searchlights for the Famous Department Store on the evening of November 9th, 1940, was referred to the Department of Public Ways with power to act. On motion of Trustee Brune, seconded by Keleey and carried, the applications of Lawrence Earl Rheaume, Melvin Gilham and J. A. Fulghum to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Company were approved and granted on recommendation of the Taxicab Commission. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Smith and carried, the request of the Orange County Peace Officers Association for permission to contact citizens of Santa Ana by telephone regarding the distribution of tickets to their benefit ball to be held on December l~th, 1940, was referred to the Department of Public Safety with power to act. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the request of the Planning Commission for an appropriation of $7.00 to cover annual dues of the association and members to the Planning Council of Orange County, was referred to Trustee~Smith to investigate and report back. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, 'the invitation of Kenneth Adams, Chairman Community Entries Committee, to participate in the Santa Annual Frolic to be held New Year's Eve, December 31et, and to enter a decorated car and ride in the parade, was received and referred to the Department of City Development. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Brune and carried, the communication Of the County Clerk inclosing certified copy of minute order relative to cancellation of taxes and In Re ' Warrant s. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Water ~ains, etc. Towner & Fifteenth Bra. In Re Petition Vet. Welfare Board. In Re Acceptance of FrancHise Granted Sou. Pac. Railroad. In Re Reso. No. 2883 Accepting Deeds. In Re Ordinance No. 1094 Penalties on City Licenses. assessments on city property, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, warrants numbering from 1011 to 12A$ inclusive, were ordered drawn in accordance with 'the demands audited by the Finance Committee. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded ~y Bruns and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for the month of October were referred to the # On motion of Trustee City Council as a whole. Smith, secom~d by Xelsey and ca~ried, the certification of H. M. Neightbour, WaterSupertntendent, that water mains and services, and sewer mains anA laterals have been installed on Towner Street from Washington to Fifteenth Street and water main on Fifte'enth Street from Towner to the east line of Tract 1084 has been installed at the expense of the subdivider, Emmet C. Rogers, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the petition of ~he VeterAns' Welfare Board ~or the cancella-i tion of certain taxes appearing on the tax records as a lien against property'owned by the Board, was denied. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the written acceptance of the franchise granted by Ordinance No. 1095 to the Southern Pacific RAilroad Company, a c6rp~ra-! tion, and Southern Pacific Company, a corporation, its lessee was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deed from Carl Ritzer and Mary J. Ritzer to property for the widening of South Main Street, was read, considered,'designated Resolution No. B88~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees E..D. ~ost. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 658 of the Oity of Santa Aha entitled 'An Ordinance providing for the licens- ing of business, show, exhibitions and games conducted or carried on in the Oity of Santa Ana, fixing the rate of license therefor, and providing for the collection thereof'~ was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 10~4 and passed by the following vote: In Re Ordinance No. 1095. Re-employment of City Employees. In Re Reso. No. Z8§4 Accepting Deeds. In Re Reso. No. 2855 Peddling on Armistice Day. In Re Preliminary Report on Sou. Counties Gas Co. APPROVED: AYes, T~usteee Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Kelsey~ Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Absent, # Trustees None. Trustees E. D..Yost. On motion of Trustee Eelsey, secoaAed by Smith and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: #An Ordinance concerning reemplc~e~t of City Employees who leave City employment to serve under Selective Training and Service Act of 1~40# was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. log8 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns., Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. A~ent, Trustees E. D. Yost. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xeleey and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds from Emmet C. Rogers and June Rogers and from Stewart S. Smith and Margaret D. Smith to property st the north end of Towner Street near its inter- section of Fifteenth Street projected Westerly, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2854 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruno, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, Trustees E. D. Yost. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the followir~ Resolution entitled: #Resolution placing control of vending and peddling on public streets under Veterans Welfare Board of Orange County on November 11, lgAO" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. B88§ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees E. D. Yost. Noes, Absent, # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the report of the City Attorney was accepted and the prelim- inary report of the Railroad Commission of the State of California on the estimated results of operation of the ~outhern Counties Gas Company of California for the calendar year 1~40, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the City Council adjourned. .£ City Mayor of the 01ty'~f Santa Ans. puty. Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall. November 18th, 1940. P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order hy Mayor Rowland. Present: Trustees Plummer W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xeleey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees E. D. Yost. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the Olty Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of November 4th, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruno, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re Application Olson& Humphrey. In Re Health Reports. In. Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Electric Sign. In Re Voucher of P.E. Railway Co. In Re Permanent Appointment Wayne L. Gross, Fireman. On mo~ion of Trustee'Smith, seconded by Keleey and carried, the a~pl~catlon of Wallace Olson and Pete Humphrey to.conduct public dances at the V.F.W. Hall on Saturday night beginning November Z3rd, 1940, and continuing each Saturday night thereafter, was referred to the Department of Public Safety with power to act. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the health repot~of the Oounty of Orange covering activities for the last quarter of 19~9 and the first half of 1940, were received and referred to the Council aea whole. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, the applications of Earl E. seconded by Xelsey and carried, Wiley and John P. ~bbard to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Oab Company, were granted on recommendation of the Taxicab Commission. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the application of Electrical Products Corporation to hang an electric sign for the Shell Oil Company at 80Z N. Flower Street, was granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the voucher in amount of $199.3§ from the Pacific Electric Railway Company covering franchise tax for year ending November ?th, 1940, was received and ordered deposited. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Stuns and carried, the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission was con- curred in and Wayne L. Gross was appointed permaaently to the position as hoseman of the Fire Department of SantaAna and placed on the City payroll at a per month, the City of salary of $1ZO. aO In Re Findings & Writ of Review on Ralph Pantuso. In Re Hearing for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance. In Re Reso. No. Z$56 Intention to Sell Real Property. In Re Reso. No. Z887 M~thod of Operations of Buses of C.H. Eckles. In Re Reso. No. 2858 Accepting Deeds. On motion of the findings Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, of fact and conclusions and recommendations of the Civil Service Commission in the m~.tter of charges agalns~ Ralph Pantuso and espy of,Writ or,Review issued in the Super- ior Court of the State of California in and for the County o; Orange £er a rev,Jew of the above case on November Bgth, 1940 was received amd referred to the City Attorney. # On motion of ~rustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, .Resolution No. 2B adopted by the Planning Commission of the City 'of Santa .Aha recommending the amendment of Zoning 0rdi- nance NO. 1074 in certain particulars, was held over to the City 'Council Seating to be held December 16th, 1940, at 7:30 P.M., at which time a public hearing will be held on Said matter. # The following offers were read, to purchase tax deeded lots: W. E. Dunn--Lo~s Zg, 30 and 31, Block F and Lots ~Z and ~ Block E of Tract No. §~1---$200.00. Mrs. Hortense Goodman--Lot 16, Block A Tract 897--$100.00. On motion of T~astee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a ResOlution of' Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of December Bnd, 1940, was read, considered, desig- 4ated. Reeolution No. BBS6 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees P~mmmer.W,.$mi~, Joseph P. Smith, D. N. Xelaey, F~ed C. R~wland~. Nos's, ~rustees None. Absent, Trustees E. D. Yost. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and c~rried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution dl~ec%Ing method of' operations of buse~ under permit to C. H. Eckles# was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~887 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Piummer V,.B~Uns, Joseph P. Smith, D. ~. Xelsey, Fred C, Rowland.. Noes, Trustees None. ~bsen$, Trustees E. D. Yost. # .On mo$io$ of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruna and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds,to aer~ain propert$ for right-of way on the extension of South Broadway, from Maria Garcia Godins~, Jesusita Gallegos, Charles E. Lawrence and Carrie Lawrence, ~amuel A. Marsden, Edson P. Kirtle and from Fran- CiSCO Barriga add Maria Barriga, was read, considered, desi~- nated Resolution No. ~5~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet ¥. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. V. Kelsey, Fred 0. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None./' Absent, Trustees E. D. Yost. In Re Reso. No. 2859 Sale of Real Property, Francisco & Maria Barriga. In Re Reso, No. 2860 Sale of Real Property to Edson P. Kirtle. In Re Reeo. No. 2861 Sale of Real Property Chas. E. & Carrie Lawrence. In Re Reso. No. 2862 Sale of Real Property to Samuel A. Marsden. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Kelsey and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution for Sale of Real Property" to Francisco Berries and Maria Berries, husband and wife, described as Lots 4 and 5, Block 4 of Tract No. 39, in ex- change for certain property to be used for right-of-way for the extension of South Broadway southeasterly from Anahuret Place to South Main Street, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2859 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees E. D. Year. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution for Sale of Real Property" to Edson P. Kirtle, a single man, in exchange for certain property to be used for right-of-way for the extension of South Broadway southeasterly from Anahurst Place to South Main Street, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2880 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Bml~h, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowlan~ · , Hoes, Trusteee None. Absent, Trustees E. D. Yost. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xeleey and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution for Sale of Real Property" to Chas. E. Lawrence and Carrie Lawrence, husband and wife, in exchange for certain property to be used for right-of-way for the extension of South Broadway southeasterly from Ana- burst Place to South Main Street, was read, considered, · esignated Resolution No. 28Sl and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, Fred O. Rowland. Trustees None. Trustees E. D. Yost. Noes, Absent, # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution entitled: "Resolution for Sale of Real Property# to Samuel A. Marsden, in exchange for certain property to be used for right-of-way for the extension of South Broadway southeasterly from Anahurst Place 'to South Main Street, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2882 and passed by the following vote: ,'-] Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, On motion of Trustee Stuns, the City Council adjourned. ~-ustees E. D. Yost. seconded by Smith and carried, APPROVED~ 'Mayor of the Ci~cy of Santa Ana. pu ty · Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall. November 25th, 1940. 2:00 P.M. The u~dersl~ned members ~f the City C~unOl~l of the City of $~ta Aha do hereby waive ~otl[e~ O~ special meeting.~I the City Council of the CI~F:~ Santa Aha to be hel~ St the hour of two o'clock~F.,M~, ~n the ~th day'cf'.~Vember, 1940~ at the Ccu~eil ~.ber · of said ~om~e:il and do hereby agree to. be pmeeent ~and do hereBF further ratify and approve aVer~act· of said Oouncll taken at said meeting whether ~e be personally p~eeent or not. MEMBERS OF THE CITY CO~#0IL: Fred C. R~land P. W. B~una D.-W. Xelsey E. D. Yost Joseph P. Smith City 0ouncil met in special session relative to amending terms of leasewith County of Orange concerning State Fair and Exposition Building. Meeting called to order by ~ayor Rowland. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Eelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees Joseph P. Smith. In Re Reso. No. ~863 Amending Lease with County of Orange. On motion of Trustee Hrune, seconded by Eelsey and carried, the report of the committee was accepted amd Resolution Amending Lease with the County of Orange covering a certain parcel of land situated in the City of Santa Ana, upon which is to be erected a State Fair and Exposition Building, was read, considered, designated Resolu~on No. ~83 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trt~tees None Absent, Trustees Joseph P. Smith. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the City Council adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor of Deputy. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by M~ayor Rowland. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Xelsey, E.D. Yost, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of November 18th and ESth, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried. In Re Warrants. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Agreement Harrison Pontiac Co. In Re Petition of Veterans' Welfare Board. In Re Communication Tide-Water As~o. 0t1'C9~ Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall. December End, 1940. 7:30 P.~. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, warrants numbering from 1E73 to 1483 inclusive, mere ordered drawn in accordance Qith the demands audited by the Finance Committee. # On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the monthly reports of city officers for the ~onth of Novem- ber, were referred to the City Council as a # On motion of Trustee BruDs, seconded by Smith and carried, the Mayor and Clerk.were authorized to sign an agreement with the Harrison Pontiac 0~mPany to ~onstruct flood lights over a dead lette~ sign up6n property situ~te~ at 113 W. First Street; which lights extend over ~he set-back line. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Yost and carried, the petition of the Veterans' Welfare Board for the'can6ella-i tion of certain tames appearing on the tax records as a lien against property owned by the Board, was de~ied. # On motion 6f Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the communication of the Tide-Water Associated Oil Company ~ncloeing quit-claim'deed and relinquishing their right to the property owned by the City and leased to W. F. Croddy for o~l drilling purposes, which was sub-leased to the Tide-Water Associated 0il Company, was referred to the City Attorney to investigate and report back to the Council. In Re Probationary Appointment of' W.A. Hadley. In Re Completion of Paving on Towner & loth Bts. In Re Communication Julia N. Budlong. In Re Application Harrison Pontiac Company. In Re Application Taxicab Drivers. In Re Reso. No. 2864 Intention to Sell Property. In Re Reeo. No. ~8S8 Sale of Property. On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Smith and carried, the recommendation of FireChief Luxembourger was concurred in and W. A. Hadley was appointed as a firemSn, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bid Kimball, effective December let, 1940, for a six months probationary period and %he Fire. Chief and Civil Service Board to be notified. . On certificate cf completion being filed by the City Engines] with the City Clerk on the paving of Towner Street between Washington and Fifteenth Streets and a portion of Fifteenth Btreet, it was moved, by Trustee Smith, seconded by Stuns and carried, that the cashier's check in amount, of $1000.00 file~ as a bond by Emmet C. Rogers for the paving of said streets, be. deposited and warrant ordered issued to Wells and Breesle: in She amount of $1000.00 as authorized by Emmet C. Rogers and the b~ ~o.~be exoeera~ed. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yoet and carried, the communication of Julia N. Budlong, Minister, commending motorcycle officer on duty on the down-town streets, was received, acknowledged and filed. # On mo~ion of Trustee Stuns, seconded.by Yost and carried, the application of Harrison Pontiac Come, any to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 117 N. Sycamore, was granted and permit ordered issued; application'having been published and no protests filed against the application. # On motion of Trustee Yost, the applications of W. M, Charles. C. Patton recommendation of # seconded by Smith and carried, IrWin, Orville A. Buethe and Jr. to drive taxicabs, were granted on the Taxicab Commission. The following offers were read, to purchase tax deeded lots: Roeal K. AcufE--Lot 1, Block A, Tract S89---$400.00. Thomas Bhoen .... " 1~, " ?, " ~17---$1§0.00. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution of Intention to sell above described real pro- perty as of D~cember lSth, 1@40, was read, considered, deal hated Resolution No. ~884 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees. None. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, of W. E. Dunn, in the amount of SBO0. O0 to purchase the follo$ing described property: Lots ~9, 30 and 31, Block F and Lots 3~ and 33 in Block $ of Tract No. 5~1. the Clerk read the offer · . In Re Reso. No. Z866 Sale of. Property. In Re Reso. No. Ratification of Passage of Reso. No. Z863. In Re Reso. No. Z868 Authorizing Cancellation Taxes on City Property. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Real Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. Z865 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, # Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. E. D. Yost, D.:W. Xelsey, Trustees None. Trustees None. Smith, Fred C. Rowland. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offe~ of Mrs. Hortenae Goodman in the amount of $100.00 to purchae~ Lot 16 Block A of Tract No. 597. The Chair asked if :here was anyone present Who wished to raise the bid of $100.00. A bid of $110. O0 was made by B.A. Clark and raise~ by Mrs. Hortense Goodman to $118.00 and no other bid was made. On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, :he Resolution for Sale of Heal Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~886 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Stuns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Xelsey, Fred C. P~wland. Trustees None. Trustees None. Nos 8, Absent, On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Ratification of Action taken at Special Meeting of City Council held November Z§th, 19AC" relating to the passage of Resolution No. ~883 amending Leasei Agreement with County of Orange conSerning the County Fair Bulld&ng on City owned property, was read, considered, desig-i hated Resolution No. B867 and passed by :he following vote' Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. E. D. Yost, Trustees None. Trustees None. Brune, Joseph P. Smith, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Absent, # Qn motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution authorizing the cancellation of taxes on City owned property" directi4g the Clerk to file a petition with the Board of Buperw2sors of the county of Orange requesting an order can- celllng all taxes levied against said property, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. SSS8 and passed by :he following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. In Re Flag in Council Chamber. APPROVED: of the Cit~ of Santa Ans. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Smith and carried, a vote of commendation was given to the City Auditor for the new flag placed in the Council Chamber. . On motion of Trustee Stuns, seconded by Yost and carried, 'the City Council adjourned. ~puty. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rowland. Present: Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the readimg of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received a copy of the Minutes, further reading of the Minutes of December 2nd, 1940, was dispensed with and approved on. motion of Trustee Stuns, seconAed by Yost and carried. In Re Electric Signs. In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers. In Re Communication Civil Service Board. In Re Agreements Electrical Sighs. Council Chamber Santa Aha, City Hall. December 16th, 1940. 7:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Xelsey and carried, the applications of electrical contractors to hang electrical signs, were granted and ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector as follows: McMahan Furniture Co. Frank Richards Platt Auto Service N. A. Marlborough D. P. Hildreth W. R. Gordon Jerome's Service Station Orange County Auto Club 116 N. Broadway 2Z03 N. Main St. B19 Bush Bt. 119 N. Main Bt. 902 W. 1st Bt. 212 B. Main St. 320 W. 5th St. 1400 N. Main St. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the applications of Charles C. Patton, Jr. and Robert T. Williams for permits to drive taxicabs, were granted on ~ecommendation of the Taxicab Commission. # On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, th® communication of the Civil Service Board approving the probationary recommendation ~f Fire Chief Luxembourger for the/appointmen~ of W. A. Hadley to the position of hoseman of the Fire Depar~ ment, was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Kelaey, seconded by Bruns and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign agreements with In Re Institute of Government. In Re Leave of Absence Paul N. Cozad. In Re Police Report. In Re Minute Order Board of Supervisors. In Re N.Y.A. for California. In Re Quitclaim Deed Tide Water Associated 0il CO. Safety wi th power Board. Don Hildreth to hang an electrical sign at 90~ W. First Street and with the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company to hang an electrical sign at 209 S. Main Street, bo~h signs extend- ing over set-back lines established on said streets. # On motion of Trustee Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the communication of Emery E. Ols0n, Dean of the University of Southern California, inviting and urging the appointment of a representative to meet with committees for program development on January 2nd, 1@41, was referred to ~he City Auditor. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication of Chief of Police Lentz requesting a recommendation relative to the request of Paul N. Cozad for sick leave for the period of not exceeding 100 days effective January 1st, 1941, was referred to the Department of Public to act on the approval of the Civil Bervic~ On motion, of TrUstee Yost, seconded ky Bruns a~ud carried, the report of the Police Department for the month of Novembem was received and refarred to the 0ouncil as a whole. # On motion of Trustee Smith, secon~e~ by Bruns and carried, the minute order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange ordering ~he cancellation of taxes and assessments against real property owned by the City of Santa Ann, was received and filed. # On. motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Smith and carried, the communication of ~he National Youl~h Administration for California stating, their desire to assign a number of youth as clerical workers and helpers in the various mechanical departments of the City to obtain actual experience and training, was referred to the City Auditor and the Council as a committee of # On motion of Trustee the communication of the whole. Smith, seconded by Yost and carried, the Tide Water Associated 0il Company quitclaiming all their right, title and interest in the lease dated December 8th, 19~S,whe~eb~ the City of SantaAna lease~ to W..F, Croddy fifteen acres of land and subsequently assigned to Tide Water Associated 0il Company, was received and counterpart of quitclaim deed ordered returned to the Tide Water Associated 0il Company and check of $~0.00 ordered deposited. In Re Reso. No. 2889 Bale of Real ProPerty. In Re Offer Withdrawn Rosal K. Acuff. In Re Ame~clment of Zoning Ordinance. In Re Escrow Instructions Property ~ohn C. Lucio. In Re Reso. No. 2870 Accepting Deed. In Re Reso. No. 2871 Accepting Deeds. # Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offez of Thomas Bhoen, in the amount of $150.00 to purchase the following described property: Lot la in Block ? of Tract No. 517. No person being present desirous of raising this bid, upon motion of Trustee Bmith, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the Resolution for Bale of Real Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2869 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummer W. Bruns, Joseph P. Bmith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. No bidder being p~sent to raise the bid of Rosal K. Acdff, 'on Lot 1, Block A of Tract No. 88g in the amount of SAo0.o0, on motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Brune and carried, the sale of property was withdrawn and tee $40.00 deposit was ordered returned to Rosal K. Acuff. # No written or oral protests were received, on motion of Trus- tee Yost, seconded by Bruns and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was concurred~ in and the City Attorney and Engineer were instructed to draw an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. # On motion of Trustee kelsey, 1074. seconded by Yost and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute escrow instruc tions as submitted and on file in the Clerk's office on pro- perty owned by John C. Lucio ~nd Zelma Lee Lucio for right-of ~y~'widen Bouth ~ain Btreet and a warrant in t~e amount of $2,0??.80 was ordered drawn in favor of Becurity Title Insur- ance & Guaranty Company. On motion of Trustee Bmith, seconded by Yost and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deed from John C. Lucio and Zelma Lee Lucio to certain property for right-of-way to widen Bouth Main Btreet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 2870 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Brune, Joseph P. Bmlth, E. D. Yost,~ D. W. Keleey, Fred C. Rowland. Trustees None. Noes, Absent, # Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Bruns and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deeds from Emma Dickeneon and G.R. Dickenson, Busie Bart Thompson, J. E. Williams and Mabel L. Williams, Alols Mendlik, Thomas W.'Oglesby, Jr., etux and the Tide Water Associated Oil Company, a Delaware corporatio~ In Re ReqUest--Santa Aha Jr. Chamber of Commerce. In Re Improvement of portion Falrlawn Bt. In Re Adjournment Meeting. APPROVED: Mayor of Ana. was passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, E. D. Yost, D. W. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Kelsey, read, considered, designated Resolution No. Z871 and Joseph P. Smith, Kel'sey, Fred C. Rowland. seconded by Yost and carried, the request of the Santa Aha Junior 0hamber of 0ommerce to have a parade, hang banners and flags, light the parade route, Peserve Broadway between Third and Fourth Streets for street dance and to have other activities related to the "Santa Annual Frolic" to be held New Year's Eve, was granted subject to the approval of the standing committee. , On motion of Trustee Kelsey, seconded by Yost and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to accept funds to be placed in the hands of the City Auditor, from certain property owners for the improvement of Falrlawn Street between Fifth and Eighth Streets. . On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Brans and carried, the City Council adjourned to Friday, December ZOth, 1940, at 4:00 P.M., and Koebig and Koebig to be advised of said meeting in order that they may presen$ N.P.A; Form 301 for the construction of the Treatment Plant of the Joint Outfall Sewer. Council Chamber Santa Ana Oity Hall. December 20th, 1940. 4:00 P.M. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rowland. Present: Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Keleey, Fred C. Rowland. Absent: Trustees None. In Re Resolutions Members J.O. Sewer. In Re Reso. No. B87~ Authorizing Sponsor's Agreement with W.'P.A. In Re Widening of ~ast Side of S. Main St. On motion of Trustee Yost, seconded by Brune and parried, the Resolutions of the City Council's of the CitSes of Orang~ Fullerton, Anaheim and Sanitary Districts of Garden Grove, La Habra, Placentia and Buena Park authorizing the Oity. of Santa Ana to ac~ as Bponsor~to the W.P.A. for the constructi¢ of Sewage Treatment Plant to be operated in conjunction with the Joint 0utfall Bewer,wwre ~eceived, accepted and filed. # On motion of Trustee Bruns, seconded by Kelsey and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution authorizing Sponsor's Agreement with W.P.A.# whereby the City of Santa Ana and City Council agree to act as SpOnsor for the'construction of Bewage Treatment Plant for an approximate sum of $118,018.00 for material and labor was read~ considered', designated Resolution No. 28?2 and passes by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Plummet W. Bruns, Joseph P. Smith, E. D. Yost, D. W. Kelsey, Fred C. Rowland. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. # A motion was made by Trustee Bmune, seconded by Yost and carried, that the City purchase certain property from E. F. Hardy and pay therefor the sum of $400.00 and the expense of moving the bull~ing located therec~, estimated to be $1700.00 and the Mayor be authorized to sig~the escrow instructions showing details of the transaction, a copy of which are on file in the office of the City ~lerk and Audito is authorized to draw necessary warrants to complete escrow. On motion of Trustee Yoet, seconded by Stuns and carried, the City Council adjourn'ed. APPROVED: Mayor of the City of Santa Ans.