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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944434 City Council met in regular session. Meeting cailed to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.cheney, oAsa Hoffman Absent: Trustees None The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of December 20th, 1943, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall January 3rd, 1944. 7:50 In Re Beverage Applications In Re Applications Bus & Taxicab Drivers In Re Communication Chamber of Commerce In Re Poll of water users In Re Appointment, resignation Fire Dept. (Amend.by Min. relative Robert J.Cone) In Re Bond - City Judge Delbert L. Larsh In Re Lease - Irvin F. Fickas On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by. Cheney and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Joseph P. Brophy, E.L.Roehm and W.G.Cunningham, dba E1 Toro Cafe, 220 E. dba Valencia Market, filed. 4th St., 1820 W. and Vincent M. Ballester, 1st St., were received and On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of R.W.Cole to drive a bus and applicat~ons of Paul Albert Wagner, Irvin B. King and Elvin B. King to drive taxicabs, were received, filed and permits granted. Communication from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that the City Council provide Metropolitan Water at once for the use of Santa Ana water users and that a questionnaire be attached to all water bills to determi the approval or disapproval of the use of Metropolitan Water by all water users, was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication was received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Haa~n, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Water Supt., was instructed to conduct a poll of the Santa Ana Water users to determine the approval or disapproval of the use of Metropolitan water. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication 'from John L. Luxembourger, Chief of Fire Dept. stating that Robert J. Cone has applied for a leave of absence effective December 19th, 1943, for the duration, to enter the armed forces, and that Paul M. DesCamps was appointed to fill the vacancy created by resignation of Mr. Cone, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the bond of Delbert L, Larsh, City Judge, in the amount of $5,000.00, written by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co, was approved. A lease was entered into between the City of Santa Ana and Irvin F. Fickas, on approximately thirteen (13) acres of land located south of Delhi Road and East of Main Street, for the purpose of farming, for the period 436 In Re Minutes Joint Outfall Sewer Board In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re ~riance No. 20 H. Fig~or In Re Resol. No. 3322 Zone - ?Irestone Tire & Rubber Co. 1st St. Re Resolution Zone McMahan Furniture Co. of one year beginning January 1st, 1944 to January 1st, 1945, at a rental of $100.00 per year, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the lease was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer meeting, held December 2nd, 1943, and Dec.Sth, 1943, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the monthly reports of Harold Rasmussen, Chief Building Inspector, R.M.Crookshank, former Judge of the City Court, for the period December 1st, 1943 to December 20th, 1943, inclusive, and of Delbert L. Larsh, City Judge for the period December 21st, 1943 to December 31st, 1943, inclusive, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Committee, numbering 1164 to 1316 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the recommendation, by Resolution, of the Planning Com~ission was concurred in and the application of Dr. H. Figdor to conduct the business of Chiropractor, at 1324 Bush Street, was approved. . On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a loading zone on the south side of First St. between Sycamore and Main Sts., located as follows: The easterly 40 feet of the Westerly 50 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3322 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, Resolution establishing a loading zone on the south side of Second St. between Birch and Broadway, located as follows: The Easterly 20 feet of the Westerly 228 feet, was held up until the next meeting of the Council. 437 In Re Flood Water Condition Chestnut, Lyon & McClay Streets Mr, Everett White appeared before the Council, represenl ing property owners on Lyon St. reference to flood waters flowing and draining frqm property in the County onto Lyon, Chestnut and McClay Sts. and stated that, in his opinion, the County should assume full responsibili to correct ~his condition. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, H.M.Neighbour, City Engineer, was instructed to contact the County Engineer and the Board of Supervisors in order to work out some relief from this flood water condition and to report back at ~he next meeting. In Re Bids Fire pumping engine On motion of Truatee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and the Clerk was authorized to carried,/proceed to open bids for one 750 gallon triple combination pumping engine, as follows: The Seagrave Corporation: One (1) Seagrave Model #S, Series 170, (V-12-18S BMP Motor) 780 gallon triple combination pumping engine, Hose Car & 1SO gallon water tank, $8,878.00 plus State Sales Tax. American-LaFrance-Foamite Corp: One (1) American LaFrance "Type 780" 12-cylinder 190 H.P. 2-Stage Centrifugal pumping m~d hose car with l§O gallon water tank, in the amount of $8,948.00, plus State Sales Tax. L.G. (Lee) Ewbank: One model 80 Mack 750 gallon triple combination pumping engine, in the amount of $8,898.00, One model 88 Mack 750 gallon triple combination pumping engine, in the smount of $9,340.00. The General Pacific Corporation: One (1) General Model 75-0 Triple Combination Fire Engine with Waterous Model CD-1-7500 Series - Parallel Fire Pump Powered by Waukesha S~KR 517 cubic inch 150 H.P.Motor, in the amount of $8,748.00. Also, One (1) General Model 75-C Triple Combination Fire Engine with Waterous Model CD-l-7500 Series - Parallel Fire Pump powered by Waukesha 145 GK 779 cubic Inch 200 H.P. Motor, in the amount of $10,369.00. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bids on fire pumping engine were referred to the Auditor and Chief of the Fire Department for checking and to report back to the Council as soon as possible. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall January 17th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Absent: Trustees Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon~ Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None The Clerk con~nenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of January 3rd, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried. In Re Beverage Applications In Re Application Taxicab Driver In Re Communication Wm.L.Duerr, Pastor In Re Communication Ernest Bias, Pastor In Re Request Glenn E. Eustis In Re Application - Henry Larriva In Re Joint Outfall Sewer Board Re )lLcation Vehicle Permits On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Paul V. McCoy, Leonard E. Gorzeman, dba McCoy Drug Co. #4; Edwin B. Thompson, dba Model Market, 408 So. Main St, and Solomon Kruger and Guastav W. Kramm, dba Charcoal Broiler, $22 No. Main St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of Clifford S. Wright to drive a taxicab, was received, filed and permit granted. . On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Wm. L. Duerr, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church to place small directional church signs on lamp posts at 6th and No. Main Sts., Lacy and 1st Sts. and Lacy and 4th Sts., was referred to the City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Ernest Bias, Pastor of the Church of the God of All Nations, for permission to preach the gospel on Sunday mornings in Birch Park, was rejected. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request of Glenn E. Eustts for permission to keep 1200 to 2000 chickens on Lots 1,21,22,23,24 and 28, Tract No. 953, was denied for the reason that such permission would be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. The application of Henry Larrtva to conduct a pool hall at 1810 W. 4th St., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, permit was granted on recommendation of the Chief of Police. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Outfall Sewer, held January 6th, 1944, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the application of C.L.Williamson to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 306 West 8th St. 439 was received and held in abeyance until February 21st, In Re Monthly Reports In Re Appointment - Resignation Fire Dept. In Re Report Civil Service Board In Re Annual Report Fire Dept. In Re Dance Application Frank Cano In Re Notices of Renewals of Lease No.$09 Eng-1529 and Lease No. W-509 Eng-1709 In Re Bids Fire pumping engine 1944, when time for advertising will have expired. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the monthly reports of the Police Dept. and of the Poundmaster, for the month of December, 1943, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from John L. Luxembourger, Chief of Fire Dept. stating that he had appointed Lorle B. La Furgey to position as h0s eman, effective Jan. 9th, 1944, to fill vacancy created by resignation of Paul Burnett, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the report of Phil M. Brown, Secy. Civil Service Board, relative to various appointments and resignations in the Police and Fire Departments, was received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the 25th Annual Report of the Fire Department was received and filed and Chief of Fire Department and his assistants were con~nended for their work in compiling the data and submitting such a complete report. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Frank ~muo to conduct public dances on Saturday nights at the Woodmen's Hall, on E. 4th St., was referred to the Chief of Police to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the supplementary agreements to dispense with notices of renewals of lease No. 509 Eng-1529 on the Military Reservation, Air Corps Replacement Center, United States Army Air COrps and Lease No. W-509 Eng.- 1709 on the Wemt Coast Air Force Training Center, were referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. The communications of the Fire Chief and of the Cormnittee appointed to check the bids on fire equipment stating that the bid of the Seagrave Corp. is the lowest acceptable bid, were received and filed, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, all bids on fire equipment were ordered held 440 In Re Communication Burgess Refrlg. Service In Re Resol. No. 3323 Execution of Contract with 1st National Bank In Re Resol. No. ~24 Eliminating no parking zone and loading zones - North Sycamore St. In Re McMahan Furniture Co. Loading zone space over until next meeting of the Council for the purpose of further investigation by the Council and Fire Chief. Communication from Norman Burgess of the Burgess Refrigeration Service, requesting certain information concerning proposed Electrical Ordinance calling for standardization of electrical appllaRces was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, communication was received and filed and Building Inspector instructed to consult with Mr. Burgess in regard to emergency Electrical Ordinance. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract With the First National Bank in Santa Ana to Act as Depositary" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3323 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, W.J.Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. lOZO" eliminating a loading zone on the west side of Sycamore St. between 2nd and ~rd Sts. located as follows: the southerly 58 ft of the northerly 128 ft; eliminating no parking zone and loading zone on the east side of No. Sycamore St. between 2nd and ~rd Stso located as follows; the southerly 18 ft. of the northerly 120.5 ft; and establishing a loading zone on the west side of No. Sycamore St. between 2nd and ~rd Sts. located as follows, the southerly 22 ft. of the northerly 153 ft, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. $~24 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee carried, the request Cheney, seconded by Haan and of the NcMahan Furniture Co. for additional loading zone space adjoining their present loading zone on 2nd St. at Broadway, was denied. 441 On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Cothucil adjourned. ~ City Clerk AP P R CV ED: y h ~'YYt.~ of Santa Ana. Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall February 7th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Noffman. Absent: Trustees None The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member o~ the City Co~kucil having received copies of the Minutes of Jauuary 17th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Beverage Applications In Re Application Electric Sign In Re Communication C.D.Hicks In Re Communication Smart & Final In Re Size of Church Signs On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notifications of the State Bogrd of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by C.E.Walker, K.E.Sharrock, C.R.Sackerson, dba Santa Ana's Saving Center, 502 W. 4th St; Henry P. Larriva, dba Pool Hidalgo, lB10 W. 4th St and Jesse F. and Dorathea F. McCowan, dba Hygenic ~iarket, 1711 W. 5th St. were received and filed. 0u motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of General Neon Co. to hang a neon sign for Dandy Shoe Shop, at 4~2 No. Sycamore St., was granted and sign ordered hung under supervision of the Electrical Inspector. On motiou of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of C.D.Hicks, Pastor The Gospel Center, for a passenger loading zone at the Broadway entrance of the Church located at So. Broadway and Russell Sts., was referred to the Street Superintendent to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Smart & Final Co. that driveway located on E. 1st St. between Diamond Ice Co. plant and their office locate5 at 1060 E. 1st St. be resurfaced, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Street Superintendent was f.nstructed to 442 In Re Communication Mrs. Emily E. pyle In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Financial Report S.A. Jr. College In Re Appointment - Resignation Fire Dept. In Re Appointment - Resignation Police Dept. In Re Communication County Clerk In Re Bond - Asst. City Treas. Lilltan Angle draft ~ uniform directional sign for use of Churches, Service Clubs and other organizations, to be placed on street ltEht poles; size not to exceed 18" x 24". On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, commtuuication from Mrs. Emily E. Pyle, request- ing removal of acacia trees in the parking at 529 So. Van Ness Ave. was referred to the Forestry Board for investigation. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of the National Brotherhood of ~ebruary 19th, Service, Inc., to solicit funds/to provide a "Guide Dog'" for Rudy Story, was granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by D~xon and carrieS, communication from John H. McCoy, Director, Ssnta Aha Junior College, submitting a ffnanclal report showing credit earned by the C~ty under agreement dated June RSth, 1941, covering construction of additional bleachers in the Municipal Bowl, between Santa ^ha Junior College and City of Santa Aha, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from John L. Luxembourger, Chief of Fire Dept. stating that George Parker started his probationary period Nov. 1, 1943, and that Roy E.Ausmsn was appointed to replace Linwood Pierce who resigned Feb. 1, 1944, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconde~ by Haan and carried, communication from Geo. G. B~yd, Chief of Police, advising of resignation of Thomas H. Rogers, patrolman, and appointment of Clarence F. Johnson to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Delbert W. Lewis, effectSve January 10th, 1944, was received and ~iled. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car-!ed, comm~,.n~catiou from B.J.Sm~th, Cotmty Clerk, regarding chsnging of targets at the Police Pistol Range, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee ~xon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the bond of Lillian Angle, Assistant City · reasurer, in the amo~mt of ~25,000.00, written by the Hart~o~ ~o~ert and Indemnity ~o., was approved. 443 In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Request of A.J.McFadden for Metro. Water In Re Dance Application Frank Cane In Re Notices of Renewals of Lease No. 509 Eng-1529 and Lease No. W-509 Eng-1709 In Re Proposed Census of City of Santa Aha On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the reports of T{s. rold Rasmussen, .bier _u_ldin~ ..~snector and Delbert L. Larsh, Judge, for the month of Jan. J944, and Annual Report of the Police Dept. for the year ending December 31st, 1943, ~ere received and filed. On motion of Trustee Wean, seconded by Dixon and csrried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Commttte~ n~nnbering 1337 to 1~o~4 inclusive. On motion of Trustee ~aan, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of A.J.McFadden that Tract 60~, consIsti~g of approximately 30 acres, be served with Metropolitan Wster for irrigation purposes and that the Council establish a rate to be charged for this water and authorize the connection necessary to fur~:[sh the same, w~s referred to the Water Supt. and Attorney to with instructions that report back at the next meeting,/Do reimbursement is to be msde to Mr. McFadden for the expense of the meter installation and on perpetual rights to be granted for the use of the water. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, and on recommendation of the Chief of Police, the request ne Frank Cane to conduct public dances on Saturday n~ghts, at the Woodmen's Hall, on E. 4th St., was granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, secoDded by Haan and carried, the supplementary agreements to dispense with notices of renewals of lease No. 509 Eng-15~9 on the Military ~eservation, Air Corps Replacement Center, United States Army Air Corps and Lease No. W-809 Eng.- 1709 on the West Coast Air Force Training Center, were referred to the City Attorney to report back at th~ next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried the Auditor was f nstructed to make necessary arrangement for a certified census of the City of Santa Ana, which would cost approximately $3,000.00, such census to be secured by June 20th, 1944, for the purpose of securing an incresse of the in lieu tax from the State of California. 444 In Re Award of Fire Pumping Engine In Re Reso. No. 3325 Civilian Defense refund In Re Reso. No. 3326 Colorado River Water - Treaty with Mexico In Re Additional Taxicabs On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bid of the Seagrave Corp. for One (1) Seagrave Model ~5, Series 170, (V-12-185 BHP Motor) 750 gallon triple combination puEp~ng engine, Hose Car & 150 gallon water tank, in the amount of $8,8?5.00 plus State Sal~s Tax, was accepted and Auditor authorized to draw up necessary contract and Clerk instructed to return checks of the unsuccessful bidders. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the follow~ng Resolution entitled: "Resolution Modifying Resolution No. 3294" providing for the modification of the amount requested of the State of California by the City of Santa Aha from $5,000.00 to $3,@99.R1 for Civilian Defense, was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3325 and passed by the followinE vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, a Resolution urging the United States Government, in its negotiations and proposed treaty with the Republic of Mexico guaranteeing 1,500,O00~acre feet of Colorado River water annually, to assure users of Colorado River water in the United States their present rights to said water and such treaty to make available to the Republic of Mexico only such sdditfonal water as may be available after present rights of users by people of this country hes been assured, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3326 and passed by the follow- icg vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheuey, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor w~s authorized to write to the Office of Defense T~ansportation stating that the population of the City of Santa Ana has increased greatly and that five additional t~xicabs are urgently needed to provide transportation and requesting that the extra gasoline be furnished the Broadway Cab Co. for such taxicabs. zt45 In Re Honor Roll Mr. Perry Childs, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, appeared before the Council requesting permission to erect an Honor Roll on municipal property showing names of male and female residents of the City of Santa Ana who hn. ve entered the armed forces. The Mayor ad~ised Mr. ~hilds that this plan would be taken under advisement by the Council as a ~hole and suggested that Mr. Childs be present at the next meeting. APPROVED: / Mayor of the/~ity of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. ~ City GlorY. Council Cham~era Santa Aha'City Hall February 21st, 1944. ?:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Absent: Trustees Dal~'G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Oheney, Asa Hoffman. ~one The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of February ?th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of TruStee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Beverage Application On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application mede by Margaret I. Carlin, dba Depot Cafe, 1025 E. Ath~t,, was received and filed. In Re Applications Electric Signs On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the applicatiormof Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for W.F.Hobertson, 453 West $th St., and for Maude V. Martin at 610 W. 4th St, were granted and signs Orderedhung under supervision of the Electrical Inspector. In Re Applications Taxi and Bus On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by D~xon and carried, applica~ons of Goldie O. Wilson ~ Delore$ Dusek to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Co. and application of Don R. Warner to drive a bus for the 446 In Re Oommunication E.D~Gregory, Pastor Sou.Missionary Baptist Church In Re Communication Wm. L. Duerr, ~ln~t2 Lutheran Church In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Request of John J. Zimmerman In Re Request of & Phill'~ps, Inc. Re )lication Vehicle Permit ~.L.Williamson In Re Monthly Reports Santa Aha Bus Co.,. were received, filed and permits granted. . On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of E.D.Gregory, Pastor,Southern Missionary Baptist Church, to place three directional church signs at 4th and Ross, Nashington and Main and l?th and Ross Sts, was referred to the City Engineer for investigatio~approval and with power to act; signs to be kept the uniform size of 18" x 24". On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Nm. L. Duerr, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church to place small directional church signs on lamp posts at 6th and No. Main Sts., Lacy and 1st Sra. and Lacy and 4th Sts., was granted and signs to be installed under supervision of City Engineer. . On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of the Holiness Mission Church, Inc. to solicit funds on Fridays or Saturdays, such funds to be used for preaching the gospel and for radio work, was denied, account Ordinance requires only 10% of the amount to be collected to be used for solicitation expenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from J.J.Zimmerman requesting removal of two large trees, which are in danger of crashing on his property at 210 So. Sycamore St., was referred to Trustee Dixon and Chairman of the Forestry Board with power to act. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Hockaday & Phillips, Inc. for a loading zone in front of their pl~ o~ business at 201-11 Spurgeon St. was referred to Trustee Cheney. # On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and ca.~-ied, application of C.L.Williamson to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 306 W. 8th St., was m~proved and Clerk instructed to issue license and pe~mi~ to conduct such business a~lapplication fee deposited. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the reports of the Polic~ Department, Juvenile Department and Poundmaster, for the month of January, 447 In He Proposed Retirement Fund - City Employees In Re Minutes Joint Outfall Sewer Board In Re Lease - City Of Santa Aha & Citrus Growers, Inc. In Re Housemover's Bond Almas House Moving In Re Reappointment Geo. Parker - Civil Service Board In Re Resolution Loa~ing Zone ~10 Bush St. 1944, were received and filed. A petition from the Santa Ana City Employees Associat~ was read requesting that the Council make proper invest- igation to determine the cost and feasibility of with the State of California in its retirement system, in order that a retirement system may be set up for all City employees, and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconde by Deckert and carried, the matter was referred to the Auditor with instructions that he secure all necessary data in ~egard to the retirement fund and report back at meeting to be held April 5rd, 1944. . 0n motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the 0utfall Sewer, held February 5rd, 1944,were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign lease between the City of Santa Ana and the Citrus Growers, Inc. c overin~ City owned Property in Tract No. 59, for the period of one year beginning January 1st, 1944, and continuing for the duration of the war and six months thereafter, at the rental of $600.00 per year. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, house mover,s bond of Evart V. Almas, Charles F. Almas and Bruce R. Almas, co-partners, doing business as Almas House Moving, of South Gate, California, in the amount of $1,000.00, written by the National Surety Corporation, was approved. On reco~nendation of the Mayor and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, George Parker was reappointed to serve on the Civil Service Board; term to expire December 51st, 1949. The application of Don~L. Andrews and Orson H. Hunter for a 30 ft. loading zone at 510 Bush St. and co--,,micat of City Engineer, together with Resolution covering a 24 ft. loading zone at this location, were read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Di~on and carried, communications were referred to Trustee Cheney to investigate and report back at the next meeting. In Re Resol,No. 352V Establish loading zone So.Broadway btn Fairvlew & Russell In Re Resol. No. 5528 Resurfacing Fairhaven Ave. btn S.A.River & Flower St. Project #25 - Gas Tax Signs to be placed at four entrances to City In Re Location of Roll On motion or.Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Passenger Loading Zone Under Section 9 of OFg~#~O$ No, lO~O" establishing a loading zone ~ ~he wes$ side of Broadway between Fairview Ave. and Russell Ave. located as follows: The Northerly 53 feet of the Southerly 65 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~327 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hofflnan. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution For Re-Allocation of Funds Un, er Agreement Between City of Santa Aha and Department of Public Works" covering the resurfacing of Fairhaven Ave. (Memory Lane), between the Santa Aha River and Flower St., was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3328 and passed by the follouing vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Oheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None The Mayor submitted a plan covering the installation of welcome signs to Santa Aha at the East, West, North and South entrances to the City, approximate size to be 12 ft. in width and 8 ft. high, to be of redwood and concrete construction, at an estimated cost of $350.00, with Luncheon Club emblems to be hung in the center span. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the plan was approved and signs to be erected un,er the supervision of the City Engineer and no other signs to be permitted until such requests have approval of the Council. # Mr. Perry Childs, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, appeared before the Council relative to location of the Honor Roll to be erected on City owned property and suggesting that such Xonor Roll be erected on the north- east corner of 20th and North Main Streets. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, permission was granted to the Veterans of Foreig~ Wars to erect this Honor Roll subject to submission of plan to the Council showing exact location of this sign. 449 APPROVED: City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees None The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of February Zlst, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried. In Re Beverage Application In Re DeMolay Civic Day In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Application Taxicab Driver In Re Minutes Joint Outfall Sewer Board Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall March 6th, 1944. ?:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application made by Joe Zirinsky, dba Palm Liquor Store, 735 So. Main St., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Santa Aha Chapter Order of DeMolay to hold their annual Civic Day on Monday, March 20th, 1944 was granted and Clerk instructed to advise James F. Dickson, Master Councilor, that this date will be satisfactory. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of the Orange County Chapter of Indoor Sports Club, to solicit funds on Saturday, April 1st, 1944, wa~ granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of John J. Etzle to drive a taxicab, was received, filed and permit granted. ,, On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried the Minutes of the Executive Board of the 0utfall Sewer, held at the Elks Club, Anaheim, Thursday, March 2nd, 194. were received and filed. In Re Appointment Police Dept. In Re Nonthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Franchise Check Sou. Cai.Edison Co. Ltd. In Re Franchise Check Sou. Cou. Gas Co. In Re Reso. No. 3329 Establish loading zone Spurgeon btn 2nd & 3rd On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of appointment of Joe M. Reeves, as patrolman, effective February 25th, 1944, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the reports of Harold Rasmussen, Chief Building Inspector and Delbert L. Larsh, Judge, for the month of February, 19AA, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Co~ittee, numbering 1540 to 1722 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, statement from the Southern California Edison Co. Ltd. and franchise check in the amount of $3,755.64 covering gross revenue for year ended December 31st,1943, under the terms of Franchise granted by Ordinance No. 1069 was received and check ordered deposited and statement referred to Auditor for checking. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, statement from the Southern Counties Gas Co. and franchise check in the amount of $§,$81.71, covering payment for 2 percent of the gross receipta for the year ended December 31st, 1943, under the terms of Franchise granted by Ordinance No. 1061 was received and check ordered deposited and statement referred to Auditor for checking. 0n motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing loading zone on the east side of Spurgeon St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts. located as follows: The north 18 ft. of the south 103 ft., was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3329 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None 451 In Re Reso. No. Establish loading zone Bush St. btn ~rd & 4th In Re Ordinance Regulating Sale or Disposal of Electrical Materials, etc. In Re Proposed abandonment Civilian Defense Coordinator In Re City Attorney's Correspondence APPROVED: On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution COncerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing loading zone on the west side of Bush St. between 3rd and 4th Sts., located as follows: The northerly 24 feet of the southerly 67 feet., was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3330 and passed by ~he following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert None On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Regulating the Sale or Disposal of Electrical Materials, Devices and Appliances" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. The Mayor suggested that the position of Civilian Defense Coordinator be abandoned due to the fact that no emergency exists at the present time and that the office is primarily engaged in the activities of the War Counci such as promoting sale of War Bonds, salvaging war materials, etc. but that Secretary be retained to take care of correspondence, files, etc. necessary to that office. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried the Mayor was appointed, as a committee of one, to ascertain whether the City of Santa Ana is in Civilian Defense Class No. 1 or 2, with power to act, on the abandonment of the position of Coordinator. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to furnish the City Clerk with copies of any and all correspondence pertaining to City business; such copies to be kept on file in the Clerk's office and to be available for inspection at all times. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adJourned.~ ~~ City Clerk 452 City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Otto R. Absent: Trustees None Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. The Clerk coEr~enced th~reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of Msrch 6th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall March 20th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. In Re Con~nunication Calif.Taxpayers, Assoc. In Re Communication Colo.River Board of Calif. In Re Beverage Application In Re Application Bus Driver In Re Application Electric Sign In Re 'Communication On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and Calif. Taxpayers' Assoc., carried, communication from A.C.Mahoney, Secy,/extending an invitation to the Council to attend the 18th Annual Membership Meeting to be held Friday, March 24th, 1944, at the Biltmore Hotel, in Los Angeles, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from L.A.Hauser, Exec.Secy. Colo. River Board of Calif., extending an invitation to the Council to attend hearing on protests of California and its public agencies, against the ratification of the proposed treaty between the United States and the Republic of Mexico, relating to the waters of the Colorado River, to be hel~ in Washington, D.C. the last week in March and the first week in April, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application made by Chas. E. Rees and Gwendolyn M. Cox, dba Lido Cafe, 415 No.Bush St., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of Gaylord M. Conzelman, to drive a bus for the Santa Ana Bus Co., was received, filed and permit granted. On motion of Trustee Chen~ey, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of the Santa Ana Neon Co. to erect a neon sign at 315~ No. Main St., for the Lutheran Service Center, was granted and sign ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector. The request of Rev. Mark A. Hinman, of Bethel Tabernacle, for pe~mlssion to conduct street meetings of a religious Bethel Tabernacle In Re Communication Pension Chairman Indoor Sports Club Inc. of L.B.C. In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Communication S.A.Council P.T.A. In Re Communication D.H.Lea In Re Minutes - Joint Outfall Sewer Board In Re Monthly Reports Charge, nights, 453 On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Mrs. E.H.Merker, Santa Ana Council P.T.A. expressing their thanks to the Council for enforcement of the Curfew Law, was received and filed. Communication and submission of bill in the amount of $4.00 from D.H.Lea stating that a wheel of his truck sank in the mud on North Bristol St.,where the Water Dept. had been working and requesting reimbursement of this charge, was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, comunication and bill were referred to the Auditor. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Outfall Sewer, held at the Elk's Club at Anaheim on March 2nd, 1944, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly reports of the Police Department and of the Poundmaster, for February, 1944, were received and filed. nature at the northwest corner of Bush and Fourth Sts. or at the northwest corner of Spurgeon and Fourth Sts., each Saturday night, from ? P.M. to ?:30 P.M. was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor w~s authorized to appoint a committee to investigate this request and report back at the next meeting. Trustees Deckert and Cheney were appointed on the committee. Conununication from Mrs. Queenie Melville, Pension Chairman Indoor Sports Club Inc. of L.B.C. requesting that the Council go on record as favoring some kind of pension for the handicapped and crippled people of the State of California, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication was referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of Major John Allen, Officer in Salvation Army, to solicit fuuds on Saturday was granted. 454 In Re Appointment Police Dept. In Re Resignation Police Dept. In Re Appointment - Resignation Fire Dept. In Re Appointment - Resignation Fire Dept. In Re House~overls Bon~ Doyle McMillin In Re Reso. No. 3331 Abandon loading zone Bush btn 5th and 6th Sts. In Re Reso. No. 3332 'Abandon loading zone On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of appointment of Jack B. Lentz, as patrolman, effective March 9th, 194A, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police, stating that Jack B. Minter, motor officer, Police Dept. has applied for a leave of absence effective March 21st, 19AA, for the duration, to enter the armed forces, was received, filed and leave of absenc~ granted.~ On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from John L. Luxembourger, Chief of Fire Dept. stating that A.O.Andrew, hoseman~,, resigned March 8th, 19A4 and appointment of Sam Meyer, hoseman, effective March 9th, 19AA, w~s received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from John L. Luxembourger, Chief of Fire Dept. stating that M.E.Lamb resigned effective March llth, 19A$, and appointment of Earl Stanley Thompson to position as hoseman, effective March lath, 19AA, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, house mover's bond of Doyle McMillin, in the amount of $1,000.00, written by the Aetna Casualty and Surety Co., was approved. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" abandoning loading zone on the west side of Bush St. between 8th and 8th Sts., located as follows: The south 15 ft. of the north l~O ft., was introduced, read, con- sidered, designated Resolution No. 33~1 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Wo Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" 455 No.Broadway btn 5th & 8th Sts. In Re Reso. No. 3333 Declaring Weeds a Nuisance In Re Elimination of full-time Civilian Defense Coordinator abandoning loading zone on the west side of No.Broadway between §th and 6th Sts., located as follows: The North 14.6 ft. of the South 88 ft., was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3332 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana detex~min~ng 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, 1918", and amendments thereto" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3333 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None The Mayor recormuended to the Council that office of full-time Coordinator of Civilian Defense be done away with and that a qualified pa~t-time Coordinator be appointed; that Martha Starkey, Secretary, be retained in the office as a full-time director, keeping all files and records up to date. That the auxilliary fire and police be placed under the Police and Fire Departments and that the Control Room be kept in order and ready for immediate operation. The Mayor stated that this in no way effects the efficiency of Civilian Defense but would be a saving to the tax-payers of approximately $2600.00 a year. The Mayor thanked John Sylvester for his splendid work as Coordinator and that this move in no way reflects on his ehility. He further recommended that Sidney Lowry be appointed as part-time Coordinator of Civilian Defense, effective as of April 15th, 1944. A motion was made by Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted and adopted. 456 Mayor of the Ci£~' of Santa Ana. Trustee Deckert moved that this matter be tabled until next meeting in view of the fact that a survey is being made in regard to retention of Civilian Defense set-up and that this report would be available the first of April. Motion lost for lack of a second. The City Attorney stated that dignitaries of the Army are of the opinion that Civilian Defense set-up should be retained for the present. Trustee Deckert moved that a roll-call vote be called carried by the following vote: W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Dale G. Deckert and the motion was Trustees Ayes Trustees Noes Trustees Absent None On motion of Trustee Cheney, carried, seconded by Deckert and the City Council adJourned.~ City Clerk City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Absent: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Otto R. Haan The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the ~inutes of March 20th, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Beverage Application In Re Communication S.A.Chapter Order of De Molay Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall April 3rd, 1944. 7:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notificatior~of the State Board of Equal- ~zat~on of alcoholic beverage applications made by Joseph P. Brophy, E.D.Roehm and W.G. Roetmm, dba E1 Toro Cafe, 220 E. 4th St.,were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from James F. Dicksou, Master Counselor, Santa Ana Chapter, Order of the De Molay, expressing sincere appreciation for the courtesy and consideration extended by the Council and the he,ds of the various departments of the City to the De Molay boys on the occasion of their Ninth observance of "Civic Day"i was received and filed. In Re Communication James Workman, D.C. In Re Communication Marie J. Gothard ~In Re ~Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp - ~Request for l~ading zone In Re Application Ralph Charles Esparza Pool Hall In Re Application Antonia Montes Pool Hall lin Re Applicati.,n Julius B. Lowenstein Billiard Parlor In Re Taxicab Application In Re Applications °Bus & Taxi 457 On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, co~munication from James Workman, Air-Raid Warden, N-13-39, requesting that neighborhood fire fighting equipment used in Civilian Defense be placed in the Bowers Memorial Museum, was received and Mayor requested to reply to Mr. Workman,s communication. Communication from Marie J. Gothard, Pres. Santa Ana Board of Realtors, stating that a City real estate license should be collected from every broker holding a California State license, was read, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chai~ was requested to appoint a committee to investigate this matter and report back at the next meeting. Communication from Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. requesting a 40 ft. loading zone at lO15 E. 1st St., to facilitate handling of materials and equipment, was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, metter was referred to the Street Commissioner and Street Soperintendent to investigate and report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of Ralph C~arles Esparza for a permit to operate a pool hall at 40? Central Ave., referred to the Chief of Police to report back at next meeting. was On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Antonia Montes for a permit to operate a pool hall at 2309 South Main St., was referred to the Chief of Police to report back at the next meeting. Application of Julius B. Lowenstein and Neubert Perrin for a permit to operate a billiard parlor at 310~ No. Broadway was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, permit was granted and Clerk instructed to issue license. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Donald L. Comstock for a permit to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Co., was denied. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Mrs. Birdie Fay Cross and Doris R. Cannon to drive taxis for the Broadway Cab Co. and 458 In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Appointment Talton J. Bunch; Police Dept. In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Applications Electric Signs In Re Reso. No. 3334 No Parking Zone French btn 4th & 8th applications of Earnest John Cole and Ralph M. Wogomon to drive busses for the Santa Ana Bus Co., were received and permits granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of the Santa Ana Navy Mothers Club #237, to solicit funds on Tag Day, July 1st, 1944, was ~eceived and permit granted. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of Dr. W.A.Barger, 1763 W. 42nd Place, Los Angeles, to solicit funds for the Mission Army Church, was received and permit denied. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of appointment of Talton J. Bunch, as patrolman~ effective March 23rd, 194~, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly reports of Harold Rasmussen, Bldg. Inspector, for the City of Tustin and City of Santa Aha, for March, 1944, and of Delbert L. Larsh, City Judge, for March, 19~4, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Com~nittee, numbering 1737 to 1899 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of General Neon Co. to hang a neon sign for Ray A. Minkler, 1211 So. Main St., and application of Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for McCoy Drug Co. 600 No. Main St., were granted and signs ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspec for. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a no parkihg zone on the east side of French Street between 4th and 8th Sts., locatod as follows: the Southerly 21.5 feet of the Northerly 93.~ feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3334 a. nd passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale Go Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trpstees Otto R. Haan In Re Ordinance regulating erection, const, etc. of all buildings, etc. 459 On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, Regulating the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Removal, Demolition, Conversion, Occupsncy Equipment, Use, Height, Area and Maintenance of all Build~ng and/or Structures in the City of Santa Ana; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of fees therefor; Providing Penalties for the Violation thereof; Declaring and Establishing Fire Zones; Repeal- ing Ordinance No. 1090 of the City of Santa Ana and all other Ordinances and Parts of the Ordinances in Conflict Therewith" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Ordinance No. 1134 Regulating Sale or Disposal of Electrical Materials, etc. In Re Ordinance Repealing Ord. No lll4 Conservation of Building ~sterials In Re Taxicab Drivers - Speeding On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordin~ce of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, Regulating the Sale or Disposal of Electrical Materials, Devices and Appliances" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees 11~4 and Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 1114 of the City of Santa Ana Relating to Conservation of Building Materials in Wartime" was intrqduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and c'arried, the Police Department was instructed to revoke City taxicab drive~s licenses of Kenneth Dale Merrick, Dolly Rose Cantwell, Albert Whetzel King and Robert I. Le Roy, all of whom have received three or more citations for speeding. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. APPROVED: ~ Mayor of t~City of Santa A~a. 460 City Co~tucil met !n regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoff~an. Present: Trustees Absents Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Otto R. Haan The Clerk comnenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the ~nutes ?f ~p~ll ~rd, further reading of the Minutes was lspensea w!~n ana approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried. Co,_mcil Chambers Santa Ana City Hall April 17th, 1944. 7:30 In Re Beverage Application In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Applications Electric Signs In Re Request Assistance League to hold Street Dance In Re Monthly Report Police Dept. In Re Renewal of Lease No. 509-Eng-1529 P. M. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application made by Harry Jacobs and Faye Factor, dba Trade Winds Cafe, 212 East 4th St., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon snd carried, the spplications of Herman C. Collins and Roy E. Ellis, to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Co., were received and permits granted. , On motion on Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the applications of the Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for Earl Vinson Automotive Parts, llB French St., and for Paul Dyer, 301~ No. Main St., were granted and signs ordered huug under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector. Mrs. Alan Revill, representing the Assistance League, appeared before the Co~mcil stating that a Fair for charity purposes is to be held on the Court House grounds and requesting that permisslon be granted to hold a street dance on West 6th St. between Sycamore and Broadway, after 9 P.~. on June 24th, 1944. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of the Assistance League to hold such street dance, was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the report of the Police Department, for the month of March, 1944, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign renewal of lease No. W-509 Eng.-1529 on the Military Reservation, Air Corps Replacement Center, United States Army Air Corps. In Re Amendment of Zoning Ordinance In Re Resignation - Secy. Civilian Defense In Re Reso. No. 3338 Abatement of Weeds In Re Agreement btn City & Pacific Electric Ry. Co. In Re Communications Recreational Programs No written or oral protests were received, on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the reco~nendatio~ of the Planning Commission was concurred in and the City Attorney instructed to draw proper ordinance amending Eoning Ordinance No. 1074, and that Sheets Nos. 4 and 40 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify as R-3, (for convenience called Multiple Family), property located on East Chestnut between Cypress and ~aple Streets. The resignation of Martha E. Starkey, Secretary Civiliar Defense, effective May 1st, 1944, was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the resignation was accepted with regrets and. cor~uunicatiou referred to Auditor to check the length of time employed and vacation allowance and to act accordingly. An affidavit of posting Notices to Destroy Weeds havirg been file~ by H.M.Neighbour, Street Superintendent, and no protests received, on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "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 Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property in the City of Santa Ana, by Having the Weeds Referred to Removed" was introduced, re~d, considered, designated Resolution No. 3335 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, T~'ustees Absent ,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. E~gene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the Pacific Electric Railway Co., relative abandonment of railroad from 4th St. Santa Aha to the City of Orange and abandonment of all electrical overhead from 4th St. Santa Aha to connection with Southern Pacific R.~. at Marlboro, and removal of switches and curves of abandore railroad within the limits of 4th St. and repaving of street in manner satisfactory to the City, was referred to the City Attorney to report back at next meeting. Communications ~rom Mark B. Lindsey, Chairman of Committee, Boys ~z Girls Work and C.A.RobtnsoD, Exec. Sec. Santa Ana Coordinating Council, relative to year aro~nd 462 In Re Ordinance Establishing a Recreation Dept. In Re Ordinance No. 1135 Repealing Ord 1114 Conservation of bldg. materials In Re Ordinance No. 1136 Reg. erection, const, etc. of all buildings, etc. In Re Leave of Absence Otto A. Jacobs In Re Bids for construction of buildings - J.O.Sewer recreational program for boys and girls were read, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the co~nntunications were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Establishing a Recreation Dep~tment for the City of Santa Aha Under the Management of a Recreation Con~nission Consisting of Seven (7) Members; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of the Members" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 1114 of the City of Santa Aha Relating to Conservation of Build~ng Materials in Wartime" was read, considered, des~oynated Ordinance No. 1138 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried,,the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of S~nta Ana Regulating the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alteration, Repair, Moving, Removal, Demolition, Conversion, Occupancy Equipment, Use, ~ei~ht, Area and Maintenance of all Building anS/or Structures in the City of Santa Aha; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of fees therefor; Providing Penalties for the Violation thereof; Declaring and Establishing Fire Zones; RepealDng Ordinance No. 1090 of the City of Santa Ana and all other Ordinances and Parts of the Ordinances in conflict Therewith" was read, considered, designated ~rdinance No. 1136 and passed by the following vote~ Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Otto A. Jacobs, City Attoruey, for a leave of absence from the State for a period not to exceed sixty days from on or about April 26, 1944, was granted o On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and cmrried, the Clerk was authorized and directed to publish a notice pursuant to the provisions of Section 777 of construction Article 5233, General Laws, calling for bids for the / 463 In Re Application Ralph Charles Esparza Pool Hall In Re Application Antonia Montes Pool Hall In Re Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp - Request for loading zone In Re Communication Bethel Tabernacle In Re Gasoline Contract btn City & Standard Oil Co. In Re Report Mayor's Conference of a .frame building for use in connection with the Joint Outfall Sewage Disposal Plant, of specifications as to be set forth in said publication and as directed by Engineer for the Joint Outfall Sewage Disposal Distr~ On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of Ralph Charles Esparza for a permit to conduct a pool hall at 407 Central Avenue, was grsnted. On recomnendatlon of the Chi ef of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of Antonia Montes for a permit to conduct a pool hall at 9309 South Main Street, was granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. for a 40 ft. loading zone at 1015 East 1st St., t¢ facilitate handling of materials and equipment, was denied. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Rev. Mark A. H~nman, of Bethel Tabernacle, for permission to conduct street meetings of a religious natLb~e at the northwest corner of Bush and Fourth Sts., or at the northwest corner of Sp~geon and Fourth Sts., each Saturday night, from 7 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., was tabled. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the contract entered into by Wm. C. Jerome, City Purchasing Agent, between the City of Sants Ana and the Standard Oil Co., covering furnishing of 7,000 gallons of gasoline at 12 1/2 cents per gallgn, for a period of one year, was approved. The Chair gave a report on the Mayor's Conference on Civilian Defense and Post-War Planning, which w~s held at San wrancisco on April 13th, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor and Auditor were given a vote of thanks for submitting such a complete report on the Conference. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned. :' APPROVED: / Ma vo~orr~ o~f t*~~~f S an t ia ~Ci y t Ana. City Clerk 464 City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: TruStees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, ASa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees W.J.Cheney The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of April l?th, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall May 1st, 1944. 7:50 In Re Beverage Application In Re Waterproofing City Hall In Re Renewal of Leases Nos. W-509-eng-1529 & W-509-Eng-1709 In Re Communication Diehl & Co. In Re Request of American Legion Auxiliary P,Me # On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notification of the State Boar4 of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application made by Frank J. Ramirez, dba Temescal Cafe, 905 E. 4th St., was received and filed. A communication was read from Home Protection Service submitting a price of $2,?48.$2 covering water proofing of the City Hall. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the calling of bids for the water proofing of the City Hall. Communication from United States Government, Office of Division Engineer, requesting that action be taken on approval of supplementary agreements to dispense with Notices of Renewals on Leases W-509-eng-1829 and W-§Og- eng-l?09 between United States Government and the City of Santa An! was read, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk was author- ized to advise Office of Division Engineer that Council does not wish to execute supplemental agreements on these leases up to June 50, 1966, to Dispense with Notices of Renewals. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Diehl & Co. stating that examination of books and accounts of the City of Santa Ana, for the quarter ending Dec. 51, 1945, has been completed, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of Santa Aha Unit 151 of the ~merican Legion Auxiliary for permission to sell Memorial Poppies May 26th and 27th, 1944, was granted. In Re Bequest of Veterans Foreign Wars In Re Application ,Henry C. ~ul'up In Re Leave of Absence E.D.Wheeler - Fire Department In Re Applica ti on Electric Sign In Re Taxicab Application In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Minutes - Joint 0utfall Sewer Board In Re Monthly Reports In Re .Monthly Warrants 465 On motion of Trustee Dian, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request of Ernest L. Kellogg Post, Veteran~ of Foreign Wars, for permission to sell Poppies on May 28th and 29th, 1944, was granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, application of Henry C. Rurup to conduct a co~m~unity sales yard, one day a week, at 2418 West 5th St., was referred to a committee to report back at the next meeting. The Chair appointed Trustees Deckert and ~aan on this committee. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request of E. D. Wheeler, fireman, for permission to leave Santa Aha for Smith River on advice of his physician, from early in May until some time in December, was gra~nted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of the Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for Associated Ambulance Service, South Main St., was granted and sign ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of William H. Jackson, to driv, a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Co., was received and permit granted. . 0n motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1514 No.Broadway, to solicit funds, starting about May 10th, was received and permit granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint Outfall Sewer, held at Anaheim on April 6th, 1944~ were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, secondedby Haan and carried, the monthly reports of the Building Inspector and of the City Judge, for the month of April, were received and filed. 0n motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Committee numbering 1918 to 2lO1 inclusive. _466 In Re Appointment Police Dept. In Re Resignation Police Dept. In Re Bids Frame Building Joint 0utfall Sewer Plant In Re Agreement btn City & Pacific Ry. Co. Electric In Re Ordinance No. llS7 Establishing a Recreation Dept. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Geo.G.Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of appointment of Shelby L. Bryson, as patrolman, effective April 2Sth, 1944, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Geo.G.Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of resignation of Voris K. Robison, as patrolman, effective April lSth, 19~, was received and resignation accepted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was authorized to proceed to open bids covering the construction of a frame building of approximately 2260 square feet area, at the Joint Outfall Sewer Plant. J. P. Rumar, in the amount of $6,A~7.00; Cashier's check in the amount of $6AA.O0, enclosed. John C. Blystone, in the amount of $8,V88.00; Cashier's check not enclosed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the bids were referred to the Joint Outfall Sewer Board. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, agreement between the City of Santa Aha and the Pacific Electric Railway Co., relative abandonment of railroad from ~th St. Santa Ana to the City of Orange and abandon- ment of all electrical overhead from ~th St. Santa Ana to connection with Southern Pacific R.R. at Marlboro, and removal of switches and curves of abandoned railroad within the limits of ~th St., and repaying of street in manner satisfactory to the City, Was accepted and Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign this agreement. Oommunicatlon from Harold Yost, Secy. Santa Aha City Schools, was read relative to agreement between the City of Santa Aha and Santa Ana Board of Education on Community Recreation Program. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Establishing a Recreation Department for the City of Sm taAna Under the Management of a Recreation Comission Consisting of Seven (7) M~abmrs; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of the Members" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1137 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman. None W.J.Cheney Not Voting: Trustees Dale G. Deckert. In Re City Budget 1944-1945 In Re Amend Minutes of June 14, 1944 In Re Blvd. stop signs Santa Clara, Bush & E1 Portal 467 The Mayor directed the Auditor to notify the Department heads of the various City Departments to prepare their Budgets for the coming fiscal year and submit same to the Auditor by June 1st, 1944. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Minutes of the City Council, of June Line 8, lath, 1944, recorded on page 3?~,/Record Book 14, the words "with pay", after the word "leave", be deleted and the Minutes be amended accordingly and to that extent. The Chief of Police recomnended that boulevard stop signs be placed at the intersection of Santa Clara, Bush and E1 Portal Sts., and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the matter was referred to the Street Co,w~sstoner and Street Superintendent for action and to report back. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall May 15th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of May 1st, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried. In Re Beverage Applications On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Harry Jacobs, dba Trade Winds Cafe, 212 E. 4th St.$ Ellis W. Stanley and Daniel K. Brown, dba L.B.Harrison Co., 311 W. 5th St., and Neubert G.Perrin and Julius B. Lowenstein, dba Broadway Billiard Parlor, 310~ No. Broadway, were received and filed. 468 In Re Taxi c ab Application In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Application ~lect~Ic Sign In Re Monthly Reports In Re Proposed Retirement Fund - City Employees In Re Directional Signs in Orange County In Re House Mover's Bond Anaheim Truck & Transfer Co. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of Thomas C. DeRusso, to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Co., was denied. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the applications of Calvin B. Hembru, Richard J. Palmer, Helena Frances Kordek and Oscar Servant Matthew, to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Co., were received and permits granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of the Rescue Army, Inc. 9405 So.San Pedro St., Los Angeles, to solicit funds was referred to the City Attorney to report back. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of the Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang aneon sign for the Town House Cafe, lll East 1st St., was granted and sign ~rdered hung under the super- vision of the Electrical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly reports of the Police Dept., Juvenile Bureau and of the Poundmaster, for the month of April, 1944, were received and filed. Communication from the Santa Aha City Employees Assoc., was read requesting information as to what action has been taken to secure data relative to City employees Joining the State of California retirement and pension system and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Auditor was instructed to attend the meeting of the Employee's Association on June 8th, 1944 to explain this matter. ,, Communication was read from Secy-Treas. of Associated Chambers of Commerce stating that Orange County is inadequately posted as to directional and traffic signs and suggesting that such signs be posted to assist in directing the public and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the matter was referred to the Supt. of Streets to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, house mover's bond of Joseph B. Collings and Charles A. Pearson, co-partners, doing business as Anaheim Truck & Transfer Co., in the written by the National Surety Corp., amount of $1,000.00, was approved. In ~e ,469 Calif. State Div. of International Assoc. for Identification Meeting In Re Appointment Voris K. Robison, License Inspector. In Re Special fire permits for wee~ burning In Re Pension Chairman Indoor Sports Club Inc. Of Long Beach Chapter In Re Census Certification In Re Appolntment - aesignation; Fire Dept. In Re Abandon alley running easterly from Pacific On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of the Chief of Police to send Captain Chas. W. Wolford to meeting of the California State Division of the International Association for Identification in Oakland, May 28th, was granted and Captain Wolford instructed to file an expense account upon his return. On motion of Trustee Chancy, seconded by Haan and carried, and on recomendation of Erma Keeler, City Clerk, the appointment of Voris K. Robison, to act as City License Inspector, in the Clerk's Office, was approved. Communication was read from H.M.Nelghbour, St. Supt. requesting permission to have weeds burned on vacant lots and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chancy and carried, the Chief of the Fire Dept. was authorized to issue special fire permits to responsible persons to burn weeds in the afternoon during the weed abatement program. A communication was read from City Attorney Otto A. Jacobs, together with communication from Richard Carpenter, Legal Counsel, League of California Cities, relative to request of the Indoor Sports Club, Inc. Long Beach Chapter, regarding pensions for handicapped and crippled people in California, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Chancy and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise the Club that request was denied and that the prgper place to make such request is to the County Board of Supervisors. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the official certificate of the population of the City of Santa Ana, by race and sex, as returned at the Special Census, taken as of March 6, 1944, totaling 38,01§, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Chief of the Fire Dept. stating that Laure B. LaFU~'gey resigned effective May l, 194~ and that M.E.Lamb was reinstated as Hoseman, to replace Mr. LaFurgey, was received and filed. A petition w~s presented signed by property owners in the vicinity of Pacific, West 6th and West 7th Sts., requesting that a blind alley running easterly from pacific Ave. to private property be abandoned, and on 470 In Re Park Budget 1944-1945 In Re Budget for Streets Major Importance 1944-1945 of In Re Application Sunset Ranch Rodeo In Re State Compensation Insurance Rates In Re Reso. No. 5~6 Enlarging Central Traffic District "B" motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was refe~ed to the Street Superintendent to report back at next meeting. At the request of the Forestry Board, Dale Griggs, Park Supt. submitted a communication relative to proposed improvements to be made at Birch Park and at the Municipal Bowl and proposed installation of sprinkler systems in parkways on No. Flower St. and North Park Blvd., and at Museum grounds, with request that funds be included in the 194~-1945 Budget for the prosecution of said pro Je c t s. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to Park Conm~issioner for study and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the recommendation of H.M. Neighbour, City Engineer, submitting Budget for the Fiscal year 1944- 1948, in the amount of $33,729.12, from the 1/4 cent gas tax, covering general maintenance of all streets of major importance and resurfacing of W. 4th St. from Main to Artesia Sts., was accepted and approved. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Sunset Ranch Rodeo for a permit to use the Municipal Bowl on June 3rd and 4th, for the purpose of staging a Rodeo, was granted and application referred to Auditor to make necessary contact for pay- ment of City license of $150.00 per day to the Clerk and leasing of Bowl, plus 10% of the gross receipts. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from State Compensation Insurance Co. advising of general revision and reduction in basic compensation insurance rates to become effective Jan. 1, 1948, was received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Enlarging Central Traffic District "B" in the City of Santa Ana" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. ,5~36 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon ,I In Re Bids Frame Building - Joint Outfall Sewer Plant In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No.lO?4 East Chestnut Street. In Re Application Henry C. Rurup In Re Ord. Repealing Ord. No. 1137 - Est. Recreation Dept. In Re Amend Minutes of Dec.20, 1943; Wm.H.Puffer, Fireman In Re Amend Minutes of Jan. 3, 19A4; Robert J. Cone, In Re Proposed Repeal of Ord. 1038 Fireman was for On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, bids as submitted by J.P.Rumar, in the amount of $8,A37.00 and John C. Blystone, in the amount of $8,?88.00, covering the construction of a frame buildin~ of approximately 2280 square feet area, at the Joint Outfall Sewer Plant, were rejected and Clerk authorized to return checks to bidders. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amendin~ Zoning Ordinance Of 1939 NO. 1074" introduced, read, considered and placed on file second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, application of Henry C. Rurup to conduct a community sales yard, one day a w~ek, at 2A15 West 8th St., was denied. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Repealing Ordinance No. ll3?, City Ordinance Entitled "An Ordinance Est- ablishing a Recreation Department for the City of SantaAna Under Management of a Recreation Commission Consisting of Seven (7) Members; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of the Members" and Establishing a Recreation Department for the City of Santa Aha Under Manage- ment of a Recreation Commission Consist- ing of Seven (7) Members; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of said Members and Acquiring and Disposing of Funds in Relation Thereto" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the City Council of Dec. 20, 1943, as recorded on Page 432, Record Book lA, were amended to grant a leave of absence for the duration, an six months thereafter, to Wm. H. Puffer, Fireman, as provided by the Civil Service laws. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the City Council of Jan. 3, 19AA, as recorded on Page 438, Record Book lA, were amended to grant a leave of absence for the duration, and six months thereafter, to Robert J. Cone, Fireman, as provided by the Civil Service laws. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No, 1038 Creating a Traffic Safety Commission and a Traffic Safety Patrol in the City of Santa Aha and Prescribing Rules and Regulations Therefor. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Council adjourned. ~ City Clerk City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Wo Eugene Dixon, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of May 18th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and Minutes approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall June 8th, 1944. 7:30 In Re Protest of Pac. Elect. Ry. Co. In Re Applications Taxi & Bus Drivers. In Re Application to Solicit Funds A communication was read from the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. protesting against practice of unlicensed parties operating a limousine service upon Pacific Electric property. Mr. Duke of the Pacific Elect~,~e ]~$,. Co. appeared before the Board and suggested that Taxicab Ordinance be amended to take care of this situation. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to Attorney for study with instructions to amend Taxicab Ordinance to prohibit soliciting of business by unlicensed carriers. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of Floyd R. Spangler to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Co. and application of Raymond Herman to drive a bus for the Santa Ana Bus Service, were received and permits granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the application of the Rescue Army, Inc. 9408 So. San Pedro St., Los Angel~ s, to solicit funds was granted for a period not to exceed sixty days from date. 473 : In Re Commuuication C. S 0. In Re Resignation Wm. J. Tway In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Minutes - Joint 0utfall Sewer Board In Re Report Civil Service Board In Re Const. Joint Plant frame bldg. 0utfall Sewer In Re Appointment Police Dept. · In Re ReSignation On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Wesley G. Edwards, Associate Directo~ C.S.0. to place metal directional signs at strategic corners, such signs to be put out Saturday afternoons and taken down on Mondays, advising that fr~e beds are available at the C.S.0. for servicemen, was referred to the City Engineer with power to act. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the resignation of William J. Tway, as Chairman of the Planning Commission, until next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, was read and action deferredl seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly reports of the Building Inspector and of the City Judge, for the month of May, 1944, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Committee numbering 21~? to 2341 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and of the meeting carried, the ~inutes/of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer, held at Anaheim, on May 4th, 1944, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, carried~ the report of Phil M. Board, relative to various appointments and resignations in the Police and Fire Dep~tments, was received, filed and actions approved. seconded by Chancy and Brown, Secy. Civil Servic~ On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City of Santa Ana was authorized to con- struct a frame shop building of approximately 2280 sq. ft. area, at the Joint 0utfall Sewer plant, by force account, such construction to be under the supervision of the Joint 0utfall Sewer Engineer, Ewald Lemcke. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of appointment of Jack V. Claborn, as patrolman, effective Nay 2~nd, l~, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and communication from Robt. L. Elliott, motor carried, 474 Police Officer In Re Appointment; Resignations, Fire Dept. In Re Notice of Renewal of Lease West Coast ~ir Force Training Center Hdqtrs. In Re Notice of Renewal of Lease ~.C.A.F.T.C. Temporary Barracks In Re Notices of Renewal of Leases Draft Board No. 172 and Appeal Board 18 In Re Directional Signs in Orange County In Re Ordinance No. 1158 Amend. Zoning Ord. #1074 Chestnut bet. Cypress & Maple. officer, ~endering his resignation effective May 25th, 1944, to enter the armed forces, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Chief of the Fire Dept. advising Of resignations of Leslie Williams, effective May 18th, 1944 and Roy E. Ausman, effective May 21st, 1944 and appointments of Clyde E. Patmor, effective May 21st, 1944 and Paul Smith effective May 22nd, 1944, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon ~nd carried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign Notice of Renewal of Lease No. W 509 eng-l?09, on the ~est Coast Air Corps Training Center Headquarters, for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1944 and ending June 30, 1945, returning three copies and retaining one copy for the Clerk's files. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign Notice of Renewal of Lease No. W 868 eng-405? for the period July 1, 1944 to June 30, 1945, on the West Coast Air Force Training Center, Temporary Barracks, returning three copies and retaining one copy for the Clerk's office. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the Notice of Renewal of Lease No. DSS 20-(p) 991 Appeal Board 18, Room 302 in the City Hall and l~otice of Renewal of Lease No. DSS 20 (p) 78? Local Board 172, Rooms 504- 305-306 in the City Hall, for the period of one year commencing July 1st, 1944 and ending June 30th, 1945, returning five copies and retaining one copy for the Clerk's files. On recommendation of H.M.Neighbour, City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the matter of directional and traffic signs in Orange County was referred to the State Highway Depart- ment, as requested by the Associated Chambers of Comerce of Orange County. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Xmending Zoning Ordinance of 1939 No. 1074" was read, c~nsidered, designated Ordinance No. 1138 475 In Re Reso. No. 3537 Adopting Map Abandoning Alley In Re Reso. No. 3338 of Intention - Abandoning Alley In Re Ordinance Repealing Ord. Relating to Traffic Safety Commission In Re Ordinance No. 1139 Est. Recreation Dept. and passed by Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees the following vote: Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Adopting Map" covering the closing up and abandonment of an alley runnin~ easterly from Pacific Ave. in the viclnity of Pacific, West 8th and West ?th Sra., was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3~37 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: was No. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha Declaring their Intention to Order the Closing up and Abandonment of an Alley located 133 feet South of the south line of West Seventh Street and Extend- ing Easterly from Pacific Avenue heretofore Dedicated for Alley Purposes to the City of Santa Ana; Declaring it to be for the Public Interest and Convenience and Fixing the Time and Place for Hearing Objections to said Proposed Improvement" introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution 3338 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Wo Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Repealing that Certain Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Relating to Traffic Safety Commission and Traffic Safety Patrol'" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordin~ce of the City of Santa Ana Repealing Ordinance No. 1137, City Ordinance Entitled "An Ordinance Establish- ing a Recreation Department for the City of Santa Aha Under Management of a Recreation Cormnission Consisting of Seven (?) Members; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of the Members" and Establishing a Recreation Department for the City of Santa Aha Under Management~of a Recreation Commission Con- sisting of Seven (7) Members; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of said Members and Acquiring and Disposing of Funds in Relation Thereto" ?' In Re Agreement between Board of Education & City of Santa Ana In Re Appoint Members Rec~eatio~ Program In Re Bids Water-p~oofing of City Hall In Re Reso. No. ~3~9 Adopting Budget Gasoline Tax was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1139 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho f~man. None Otto R. Haan Not Voting, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Clerk we~-e authorized to sign the agreement between the Board of Education, Santa Aha City Schools and the City of Santa Aha, relative to the Community Recreation Program for the period Jtuue 12, 1944 to June 30, 1946. The Mayor recon~ended that the following persons be appointed to serve on the Recreation Commission: Mrs. Florence Givens, Mrs. Cassius Paull, Courtney Chandler, Kenneth Morrison, L, wrence W. Patterson, Aubrey Glines, W.G. Edwards. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the appointments as recon~ended by the Mayor were ratified. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to proceed to open bids covering the water-proofing of the City Hall, as follows: Miller & Thackston, in the amount of $1,289.00; Cashier's check in the amount of $129.00 and alternate bid in the amount of $1,B89.00. James A. Morton, in the muount of $2,280.00; Cashier's check not enclosed with bid. A.0.Miller Co., in the amount of ~8,338.O0; Cashier's check in the amount of $881.00 enclosed. Home Protection Service, in the ~mount of $2,V46.B2; Cashier's check not enclosed w~Ith bid. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the bids were referred to the Building Inspector and City Engineer for study and to report back at the next meeting. ,, On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Adopting Budget and Approving Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Major Importance" and authorizing the Mayor and City~Clerk to sign the same, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3339 and passed by Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees the following vote: Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Ase Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan In Re Working Shifts Firemen In Re Advertise for Firemen ~yor of 'the Cit~Jof Santa Ana working shifts effective June ~he petition for Writ of Nandate of Dave Styring and other regular and permanent employees of the Fire Department in the City of Santa Ana having been upheld by tlte Appella~ Court, on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Fire Chief was authorized to put in operation a plan allowing four of twelve hours each off p~r month, l, 1944, for the Firemen. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Auditor was authorized to place an advertis ment in the daily newspaper, advertising for men to fill positions in the Fire Department, as emergency appointee such applications to be made On motion of Trustee Cheney, carried, to the Civil Service Board seconded'lbY Dixon and adjourned. the City Council ~ ~/ ~ I City Clerk City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Clerk. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney Absent: Trustees Asa Hoffman. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, Trustee Deckert was appointed Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of' Mayor Hoffman. The Clerk commenced the readi~g of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of June 5th, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re Communication Orange Co. League of Cities In Re Communication City of Anaheim Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall June 19th, 1944. 7:50 P.M. Communication from Secy. Orange County League of Cities extending an invitation to the Council to attend meetin to be held at the Presbyterian Church, in Laguna Beach, at 6:45 P.M. June 22nd, was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communicati was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from City Clerk of Anaheim, advising that City of ~naheim approved the salary items set ~p on the ~ayroll of the Joint 0utfall Sewer for Sections 1 and 2 for the fiscal year !944-~945, was received and filed. In Re Minutes Joint Outfall Sewer Board In Re Beverage Application In Re Application E.W.Kunzel - Roller Skating Rink In Re Application Electric Sign In Re Applications Bus Drivers In Re Application Bus Driver In Re Monthly Reports In Re City Employees Petition Retirement System On motiou of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and of the mee+in~ carried, the Minutes/of the Executive Board of the Joint Outfall Sewer, held at Anaheim, on June 1st, 1944, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage application made by Gabriel Palacios, dba Bristol Market, 211 No. Bristol St., was received and filed. The application of E.W.Kunzel for permission to conduct a roller skating rink at 924 E. let St., was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the permit was granted subject to the approval of the Building Inspector, Fire and Police Departments. , On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of the Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for Mona's Cocktail Lounge, 800-502 So. Main St., was granted and sign ordered hung under the supervision of the Electrical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the applications of Carl C. Brown and Newton Royce Shoemaker, to drive buses for the Santa Ana Bus Co., were received and permits granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of Leslie A. Doyle to drive a bus for the Santa Ana Bus Co. was received and permit denied. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the monthly reports of the Poundmaster, Juvenile Bureau and of the Police Department, for the month of May, 1944, were received and filed. A petition was read,signed by 222 Cit~ Employees request- ing the Council to place on an election ballot; a prop- osition enabling the City of Santa Ana to Join ~n the State Employees' Retirement System. Messrs. C.W.Wolford and C.A.McCullough, representing the Santa Ana City Employees Association appeared before the Council relative to said petition. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to request the Board of Administration under the State Employees Retirement In Re Reso. No. 3340 Concerning Par~ing Limitations In Re Reso. No. 3341 Fixing time for hearing objections - Abandoning Alley In Re Reso. No. ~ Clerk of Santa Aha to Give Notice to Waste Water Disposal Company In Re Ordinance No. 1140 System for a quotation of the approximate contribution to the Retirement System which would be required of the City of Santa Ana for participation in the said System. Roll Call: Trustees Ayes W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Dale G. Decker~ Absent, Trustees Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carrie~ the petition was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" abandoning certain loading zone on the south side of W. 3rd St., between Main and Sycamore St., as follows the Easterly 20 feet of the Westerly 81 feet; was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3340 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Tr~stees Absent,Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Dale G. Deckert. None Asa Hoffman On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Fixing Time for Hearing Objections to Work or Improvement Under Resolution of Intention No. 3338 of this Council" covering the closing up and abandonment of an alley running easterly from Pacific Ave. in the vicinity of Pacific, West 6th and West 7th Sts., was introduced, reed, considered, designated Resolution No. 3341 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Ab sent, Trus tee s W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Dale G. Deckert. None Asa Hoffman On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution Directing the Clerk of the City of Santa Ana to Give a Notice to Waste Water Disposal Company" was introduced, read, considered, desiEnated Resolution No. 3342 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto Ro Haan, W.J.Cheney, Dale G. Deckert. None Asa Hoffman On motion of Trustea Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: 480 Repealing Ord. Relating to Traffic Safety Comm. In Re Resignation Wm. J. Tway In Re Advertise for Bids Cast Iron Pipe "An Ordinance Repealing That Certain Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Relating to Traffic Safet~ Commission and Traffic Safety Patrol" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. ll40 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Dale G. Deckert. None Asa Hof ~man On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the resignation of Wm. J. Tway, as Chairman of the Planning Cormnission, was accepted with regrets Clerk instructed to write Mr. Tway commending him on his valuable services while on the Commission. and At the request of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids covering 5000 ft. 12" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe Cement Lined and 2000 ft. 8" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe Cement Lined. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. - City Clerk City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Nayor Hoffman. Present: TrUstees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hof~man Absent: Trustees None The Clerk comenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of June 19th, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Comunication Assistance League Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall July 5rd, 1944. 7:50 P.M. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and of the carried, communication from President/Assistance League expressing appreciation for permission granted them to use 6th St. between Broadway and Sycamore Sts., on June 24th, for the Allied Nations Street Fair and commending the Fire, Police and Street Dep~rtments for their co- operation, was received and filed. 481 In Re C o~aunica tion Office Defense Transp. Appl. Broadway Cab In Re Communication Exec.Secy. State Employees Retirement System In Re Poll of votes cast for and against use of Metropolitan Water In Re Beverage Application In Re Applications Bus & Taxi drivers In Re Application Motor Vehicle Permit Ben La Monica Communication from Office of Defense Transportation denying the a~pplication of Staton Bros. operating the Broadway Cab Co. to add five taxicabs to their present fleet of ten, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert~ seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication was received and filed. Communication was read from the Executive Secretary of the State Employees Retirement System stating that the City of Santa Aha would be required to pay $4§2.§0 for the services of a Consulting Actuary in making the report which would give the ultimate annual cost to the City if a contract is made to bring its employees into the State Employees Retirement System. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was authorized to request the Consulting Actuary to proceed wi th the investigation and valuation to bring the employees of the City of Santa An into the State Employees Retirement System and that the retirement age of Policemen and Firemen be set at 60 years of age. The report of M.L.Pearson, Public Accountant, stating that 3,1V5 votes were cast for the use of Metropolitan water and 1,4~1 against and that a total of 4,844 ballot were cast, was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the report was accepted and filed, and the City of Santa Ana to accept and use ,~etropolit an Water. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application made by Sam L. Finney, dba Charcoal Broiler, 522 No. Main St., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the applicatiors of Aloha Lucile Maddox and J.B.Kinzer, to drive taxis for the Breadway Cab Co. and application of Norman P. Kennedy to drive a bus for the Santa Aha Bus Co., were received and permits granted. The application of Ben La Monica to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 311 East 1st St. was read. The Mayor appointed Trustees Haan, Dixon and Cheney, as a comittee, to investigate and to report back at next meeting; application to be held in abeyance until August 7th, 1944. 482 In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Resignations; Appointments, Fire Dept. In Re Appointment Police Dept. In Re Petition Abandonment of Loading Zone - W. 3rd St. In Re Variance N o. 21 James M. Anderson In Re Pacific Electric Ry. Abandonment of Rail Line On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly reports of the Chief Building Inspector for the City of Santa Ana and of the City of Tustin and report of the Judge, for the month o f June, 1944, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Committee, n,,mbering 1 to 172 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Chief of the Fire Department advising of resignation of Earl M. Thompson, June 20, 1944 and H.E.Carter, effective July 1st, 19AA and appointments of H.L.Tucker, Samuel Ruff, J.A.Riggs, James D. Price, Eugene Schaefer and Leslie G. Langham, all filling positions as hosemen and reinstatement of Roy Ausman to former position as Hoseman, effective June llth, 19AA, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police, advising of appointment of Delbert D. Sanders, effective June 28th, l~A4, was received and filed. A petition was read signed by five tenants on West ~rd St. protesting against removal of loading zone c~ West 3rd St. between Main and Sycamore Sts., and communicatioex from Dorothy Knipper, 122 West Srd, stating she had no objection to removal of such loading zone. On motion o£ Trustee Chancy, seconded by Dixon and carried, the matter was tabled until next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the recommendation, by Resolution, of the Planning Co~mnission was concurred in and the application of James M. Anderson to use premises at 823 Minter St. as doctor's offices, was approved, by Variance No. 21. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chancy and carried, communication from Railroad Commission, in the matter of application of Pacific Electric Ry. Co. to abandon its rail line between the intersection of Main and Fourth Sts. in Santa Aha and the intersection Lemon St. and Chapman Ave. in the City of Orange, per Application No. 28112, was received and filed. # In Re Reso. No. 3343 of Intention to Sell Real Property In Re Reso. No. 3344 Ordering Improvement Abandonment of Alley In Re Ordinance Amending Ord. No. 1052 - relative Water Rates In Re Appointment Howard Curran - Planning Commission In Re Settlement of Claims Paul M. Reymo~ds, vs 483 The offer of Chas. C. Carrillo, was read to purchase Lot 10, Block 6, Tract No. 39, in the amount of $65.00, located in the City of Santa Ans. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Resolution of Intention to Sell Real Property, as of July 17th, 194A, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 33A3 and passed by the follow- ingvote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffma Noes, TPus tees None Absent,Trustees None No written or oral protests having been received cover- ing the closing up and abandonment of alley running easterly from Pacific Ave. between West 6th and West 7th St., on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, a Resolution was introduced ordering Improvement of alley described as follows: That certain alley, 15.75 feet in width, running through the center of Block "B~, Fifth Street Tract, as per map thereof recorded in Miscellaneous Maps, Boos 4, Page 81, Records of Orange County, California, and extending Easterly from Pacific Avenue, a distance of 400 feet. The Resolution was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3344 and passed by the following vote~ Ayes, TruStees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney aud carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance NO. 1052, Entitled "An Ordinance Establishing Water Rates in the City of Santa Ana, Prescribing Rules and Regulations Covering Consumption 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 introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. The MaWr recommended that Howard Curran be appointed to serve on the Planning Commission to fill vacancy created by resignation of Wm. J. Tway. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the appointment of Howard Curran, as recommende by the Mayor, was ratified, term expiring June 30th,1948. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the action and settlement made by the City Attorney in the case of Paul Reynolds, Plaintiff versus 484 City of Santa Ana A PPR OVED: City of Santa Ana was approved and warrant ordered drawn in the a~ou~t of $4,000.00 in settlement of all claims of parties to the action prior to October 13th, 1943, and Auditor wastnstructed to draw warrants for back pay from October 13, 1943 up to July 1, 1944 to be paid to the Firemen at the rate of four twelve-hour working shifts per month, per man. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall July 17th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees None The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of July 3rd, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried. In Re Beverage Application In Re Taxicab Application In Re Minutes City of Fullerton In Re Leave of Absence Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage appltcationsmade by Louis Rodriguez, dba E1 Faro Grocery, 1301 E. 1st St., Raymond W. Gorman, dba A.&.A. Liquor Store, 325 W. 4th and Raymond W. Gorman, dba Oakwood Wineries, 4lB W. 4th St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of John A. Dussault to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Co. was received and permit granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the excerpt from the Minutes of the meeting of the City Council of the City of Fullerton, held June 8th, 1944, was received and filed. , On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of Otto R. Haan for a leave of absence from the State for a period of five weeks, beglnni~ July 2$th, 1944, was granted. In Re Appointments Fire Department In Re Petition requesting placing of boulevard stop - Orange & Edtnger In Re Monthly Reports In Re House Moverts Bond Star House Movers, Inc. In Re Reso. No. 3348 Loading Zone - W. 3rd btn Main & Syce. more St. In Re Reso. No. 3346 Sale of Real Property Chas. C. Carrillo 485" On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Chief of Fire Del~rtment advising of appointments of Frank E. Ticer, July 9t~, 1944, Homer E. Henderson, July 1st, 19~4, Robert D. Campbell, July ?th, 1B44, Fredrick E. Cordick, July 12t 1B44 and William A. Bramley, July 1st, l~A4, as Hosemen, was received, filed and appointments ratified. A petition was presented, signed by twenty-six resident~ of the area in or adjacent to the intersection of Orange and Edinger Sts. requesting that boulevard stop signs be placed on Edinger St. each side of Orange Ave. The Mayor appointed Trustees Cheney, Deckert and City Engineer to investigate this matter and report back. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly reports of the Poundmaster, Juvenile Bureau and Police Dept. for the month of June, l~A4, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, house mover's bond of Star House Movers, Inc., in the amount of $1,000.00, written by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., was approved. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a loading zone on the south side of West 3rd St. between Main and Sycamore Sts., located as follows: The Easterly 20 feet of the Westerly 31 feet; was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3348 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of Chas. C. Carrillo to purchase Lot 10, Block 6, Tract No. 39, in the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $65.00. No person being present desirous of raising the bid of Chas. C. Carrillo, on motion of Trustee Deckert, by Dixon and carried, the Resolution For Sale of Real Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3346 and passed by the following vote: 486 In Re Reso. No. ~347 Accepting Deed Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Xsa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, a Resolution Accepting Deed from R.H.Carson and Winnie Carson, husband and wife, to the North fifty-five (BB) feet of Lot One (1), Block "J", Tract No. 284, located in the City of Santa Ana, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3~47 and passed by the follow- in6 vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None In Re Quit-Claim Deed - Pacific Electric Ry. Abandonment of rail line In Re Ordinance Amending Ord. 1082 relative Water Rates Xn Re Request Chief Bldg. Inspector In Re Bids - Furnishing of Cast Iron Pipe On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the signed agreement from the Pacific Electric Ry. covering their abandonment of their tr~cks on North Main St., quit-claim deed and voucher in the amour of $20,280.00 were accepted and deed ordered recorded and voucher deposited. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1082, Entitled "An Ordinance Establishing Water Rates in the City of Santa Ana, Prescribing Rules and Regulations Governing Consumption 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. 1141 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Oheney, Asa Hoffman. NoeS, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of the Chief Building Inspector for the Committee to have more time to complete their investigation on the water proofing of the City Hall, was granted.. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to proceed to open bids covering the furnishing of Cast Iron Pipe, as follows: 487 F.O.B. F.O.B. Cars Cars Birmingham Santa Ana Bid of American Cast Alabama California Iron Co: 5,000 ft. 12" $1.615 per ft. $ 2.56 2,000 ft. 8" .945 " 1.58 Certified check in amount of $1600.00 enclosed. Bid of United States Pipe & Foundry Co.: 5,000 ft. 12" $ 2,000 ft. 8" (Alternate bid) 5,000 ft. 12" 2,000 ft. S" Cashier's check in amount Bid of Pacific States Cast Iron Pi~e Co.: 5,000 ft. 12" 2,000 ft. 8" Bid bond in amount o f $1600.00 enclosed. Bid of Johns-Manville: ( F.O.B. (Watson,Cal.) 5,000 ft. 12" $2,096 per lin.ft. 2,000 ft. 8" 1.095 " " $ 2.39 1.40 $ 2.60 1.52 of $1800.00 enclosed. ( F.O.B. ) (Provo, Utah) $2.5v 1o50 Bid of National Cast Iron ( F.O.B. Pipe Co.: Tarrant,Ala.) 5,000 ft. 12" $2.41 per foot 2,000 ft. 8" 1.407 " Bid bond in amount o f $1300.00 enclosed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bids were referred to Auditor and Engineer for study to report back at next meeting. AP PR OVED: On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned. Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall August ?th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. City CounCil met in regular session. Meeting called to o~er by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of July l?th, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by DeckerS'and carried. In Re Communication Metropolitan Water District In Re Comunication On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Metropolitan Water District with reference to payment of the District tax was received, filed and Clerk instructed to advise the District that the tax will be collected as usual with the County and City taxes for On motion of Trustee Deckert, the fiscal year 1944-45, seconded by Cheney and carried, commmu~ication from Secy. Chamber of Comerce, 488 Chamber of Co~nerce In Re Minutes - Joint Outfall Sewer Board In Re Bids - 4 Heat Exchanger Coil Units - Joint OutfaI1 Sewer In Re ReqUest - loading zone - W. 5rd St. In Re Communication Jas. Farrage In Re Leave of absence Georgina L. Anderson - Police Dept~ In Re Resignation Eldon L. Rodieck - Police Officer In Re Appointment Robert D. Ad,ms - Police Dept. In Re Beverage Applications reference advisability of locating a new Junior College adjacent to proposed City park, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee carried, the Minutes Dixon, seconded by Cheney and of the meeting of the Executive Board of the Joint Outfall Sewer, held at Anaheim, on July 6th, 1944, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids covering the furnishing of materials and the install- ation, according to plans, of four heat exchanger coil units consisting of two and one-half inch wrought iron pipe assembled in units of sixteen pipes each, to be installed at the Joint Outfall Sewage Treatment Plant. Communication from C~x~ef ~f Police relative to establish- ing a loading zone at the third parking meter west of Main St. on the north side of Third St. was received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Clerk was instructed to request Chief of Police to contact property owner to request Council for such loading zone. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Jas. Farrage relative to traffic situation in the 800 block on Bush St. and suggesting that parking on west side of Bush St. be eliminated, was received and filed. On ;motio~ of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Georgina L. Anderson for a six month's leave Of absence, with privilege of extension, was denied, with regrets. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the resignation of Eldon L. Rodieck, as motor officer, in the Police Department, was accepted with regrets. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded byCheney and carried, the appointment of Robert D. Adams, Jr. as ~atro~man, was accepted providing the appointment has the approval of the Civil Service Board. . On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconde4 By Cheney and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applicatiou made ~y 459 In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Leave of Absence R. L. Montgomery In Re Leave of Absence O.A.Jacobs In Re Leave of Absence W.E.Dixon In Re Application Motor Vehicle Permit Ben La Monica In Re Communication Celebration - Mexico's Independence In Re M~nthly Reports -In Re . Monthly Warrants Dan G. Garcia & Flora G. Garcia, dba La Hacienda Cafe, 2026 W. 5th St., and Warren D. Paul, Bernice S. Paul & Joseph & Grace A. Federbush, dba Three-O-Two, 302 1~0. Main St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the applications of Jack Elery ~ente~, Howard B. Miller and Lloyd L. Howard, to drive taxicabs for ~l, Broadway Cab Co. were received and permits granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of R.L.Montgo~aery, Garage Supt., for a leave of absence for sixty days, effective August 16th, 1944, was granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of O.A. Jacobs, City Attorney, for a leave of absence for approximately thirty days, commencing August 9th, 1944, was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of W.E.Dixon, for a leave of absent from the State, for six weeks, beginning August 12th, 1944, was granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by 2heney and carried, application of Ben La Monica to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 31~ East let St., was approved and Clerk instructed to issue license and permit to conduct such business and application fee deposited. Request of Consul General of Mexico, of the Central Patriotic Committee of Orange County, for permission to use the Municipal Bowl on September 15th and 16th for the celebration of Mexico,s Independence, was received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, comaunication was referred to City Auditor to check as to dates and report back at next meeting. On motion of Trumtee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the monthly reports of the Building Department for the City of Santa Aha and o f the City of Tustin, Judge's report and Police report; also annual report of the Santa Aha Public Library, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants 49'0 In Re Budget - 1944-1945 In Re Contract Award Cast Iron Pipe - American Cast Iron Pipe Co. In Re Bids on City Advertising In Re Reao. No. 3548 Blvd. stop on Edinger at Orange Ave. In Re Resol. No. 3549 Overruling Protests on Weeds & Approving Report of St. Supt. according ta demands as audited by the Finance Committee, numbering 198 to ~8 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Budget for the fiscal year 1944-1945, as submitted by Wm. C. Jerome, City Auditor, was approved and adopted. The recommendation of the Committee to accept the bid of the American Cast Iron Pipe Co. for cast iron pipe, at a total amount of $14,560.00, exclusive of California State Sales Tax, f.o.b. Santa Aha, was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bid was accepted and Clerk instructed to return checks of the unsuccessfUl!bidders.. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids for City advertising, as follows: Per Colu~ Inch Orange County Reporter ~ .70 f .65 i .60 Santa Aha Register .60 .60 .45 On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the two bids on City advertising were referred to the City Auditor for checking and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Declaring Through Streets in the City of Santa Aha" declaring Orange Ave. a through street with boulevard stops on both sides of Edinger, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5548 and passed by the follow- lng vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan No written.Or,oral protests~having been received, on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Overruling Protests or Objections to Report of Street Superintendent, Approving Report and Ordering a Copy Thereof Filed with the Tax Col~ctor", relative to weed abatement, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. passed by the following vote: 5549 and Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffmen. None Otto R. Haan 491 InRe Reso. No. 3380 Easement deed Edinger & Flower St. In Re Reso. No. 5351 Execution of Agreement R/W - Santa Ana Freeway In Re Reso. No. 5552 Execution of Grant Deed to State of California - Santa Aha Freeway In Re Reso. No. 5585 Execution of Contract with State relative to Santa Ana Freeway On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried a Resolution covering an easement deed for street purposes to the City of Santa Aha from Frank P. Borchard over an irregular shaped parcel of land at the southeast corner of Edinger St. and Flower St., was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5550~assed by the following vote: ~yes~ Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trus tee8 None Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement Respecting Right of Way With the State of California" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into that certain right-of-way contract with the State of California for Santa Ana Freeway, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5351 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Grant Deed to the State of California" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute that certain Grant Deed to the State of California, consisting of certain portions of Lots I and 2 of Potts, Borden and Sidwell Tract, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5552 and passed by the follow- lng vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trus tees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract with State of California Relative to Santa Ana Freeway" authorizing ~he Mayor and Clerk to enter into that certain contract with the State of California, which contract defines certain rights and duties appertaining to the construction of a Freeway along State Highway Routes 2 and 174 lying between Roe Drive and the east 492 In Re Ordinance Tax Rate 1944-1945 In He Water-p~.oo ling City Hall In Re Bids Waterproofing City Hall In He Appointment - Courtney Chandler Forestry Board In Re Appointments - Library Board APPROVED: City boundary of the City of Santa Ana at Mabury St., was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3555 and passed by the following vote= Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene D~xon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled~ "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, California, Fixing the Amom~t of Money Ascertained to Carry on the Various Departments of t he City of Santa Ana, and to pay the bonded indebtedness Falling Due for the Current Year 1944-1945, and Fixing the Rate of Taxation for the Current Year 1944-1945 Designating the Number of Cents on each $100.00 for the Various Funds of said City, on the Whole of the Taxable Property of said City as Set by the County Assessor of the County of Orange, State of California, and Equalized by the Board of Supervisors of Said County, and Hereby Levied on the Whole of the Taxable Property of said City" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. The recommendation of the Committee on water proofing of the City Hall was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the recommend- ation was accepted and Committee instructed to prepare specifications according to their recommendations Clerk authorized to advertise for new bids. Onmotion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, all bids were rejected covering the water- proofing of the City Hall and Clerk instructed to return checks to bidders. # On recomendation of ~he Mayor and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, Courtney Chandler was reappointed to serve as a member of the Forestry Board; term to expire June 50th, 1947. On recommendation of the Mayor and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, Harry L. Hanson and John D. Ball, were reappointed to serve as members of the Library Board; terms to expire June 50th, 1947. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned. zt93 Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall August 21st, 1944. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of August 7th, further reading of the Minutes w~s dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re Communication Orange Co. League of Cities In Re Communication Metropolitan Water District In Re Communication Treesweet Prod. Co. In Re Cormnunications Traffic situation 600 block Bush St. In Re Beverage Application 7:50 P.M. Co~nunication from Secy. Orange County League of Cities extending an invitation to the Council to attend meeting to be held in Seal Beach, at the lO1 Ranch located on 16th St. and 101 Highway, August 24th, at 6:45 P.M., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chene and carried, comnunication was received and filed and Clerk instructed to p011 the Council and Planning Commission to determine how many members would attend. On motion of'Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Metropolitan Water District with reference to payment of District tax, was received and filed. Communication from Treesweet Products Co. 1060 E. 4th St requesting that diagonal parking be permitted on the south side of E. 4th St., commencing at a point 50 ft. e~st of the intersection of Santa Fe St., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was referred to Department of Public Safety. Communications from Harold C. Welch, 614 Bush St., F.R. Harwood, Postmaster and Rev. Wesley A. Havermale, Rector Episcopal Church of the Messiah, ?th and Bush Sts., were read, reference to traffic situation on Bush St. between 6th and 7th Sts., and on m~tion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Department of Public Safety, and City Engineer. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage application made by Evelyn E. Rodewald, dba 0rrin's Cafe, 921 So. Main St., was received and filed. In Re Report County Auditor In Re Use of Metropolitan Water - A,J. McFadden et al In Re Minutes - Joint Outfall Sewer Board In Re Appointment Police Officer In Re Petition - 1st & Lyon Sts. in Re Mover's On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chancy and carried, the report of L.H.Eckel, County Auditor, show- ing City of Santa Ana Valuations for years 1944-48, was received and filed. Communication from Water Supt., together with application for use of Metropolitan water by A.J. McFadden, et al was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chen~y and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with A.J.McFadden et al for use of Metropolitan water for irrigation on the thirty acres located at the southeast corner of Fairview and Bristol Sts. and Engineer instructed to enter into agr~ement with Metropolitan Water District for 10" pipe connection to the Orange County Feeder line at the corner of Fairview and Bristol Streets. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chancy and carried, the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Board of the Joint Outfall Sewer, held at Anaheim, August 5rd, 1944, were received and filed. Communication f~ Chief of Police advising of appoint- ment of Louis K. Stevenson, as patrolman, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chancy and carried, appointment was held up until such time as Mr. Stevenson has had a physical ~amination in accord- ance with rules and regulations covering Civil Service employees and such report submitted to Civil Service Board; also, Clerk instructed to notify the Chief of Police that this rule must be followed in employing new officers. A petition was read signed by 52 residents and property owners in the vicinity of 1st & Lyon Sts. requesting that a warning sign be placed at this corner in order to eliminate traffic hazards. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to inform the Chief of Police of complaint received and request that proper precautions be taken to eliminate this hazard; also matter was referred to Engineer for checking as to safety signs and proper signs erected, if necessary. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, house mover,s bond of S.F.Sorenson, in the amount of $1,000.00, written by the Royal Indemnity Co. was approved. In Re Bids - 4 Heat Exchanger Coil Units - JoSnt Outfall Sewer In Re Award of Contract City Advertising In Re A~vertise Bids ~aterproofing City Hall In Re Use of Bowl Mexico's Independence In Re Warrants In Re Appoint Acting Garage Supt. In Re Proposed Curfew Ordinance On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was aAthorized to open bids covering the furnishing of materials and the installation, accor¢ lng to pl.ans, of four heat exchanger coil units consist- ing of two and one-half inch wrought iron pipe assemble¢ in units of sixteen pipes each, to be installed at the Joint Outfall Sewage Treatment Plant. Pacific Plumbing Co. in the amount of $8,AAA.O0. Long Beach Iron Works, in the amount of $~,820.00. On motion o f Trustee DecCa rt, seconded by Cheney and carried, the bids were referred to the Auditor and Engineer of the Outfall Sewer to report back at the next meeting. The Auditor reported that the bid of the Santa Aha Register was approximately 18% lower than the bid of the Orange County Reporter and has a greater circulation! and recomended that contract be awarded to S.A.Registe~ On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the recommendation of the Auditor was concurred in and contract covering City advertising was awarded to the Santa Ana Register. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded byCheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids coverin~ the water proofing of the City Hall, as per specifications as submitted by the Engineer and Chief Building Inspector. On recommendation of the Auditor and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Central Patriotic Committee of Orange County, was grante permission to use the Municipal Bowl on September 15th and 18th, for the celebration of Mexicots Independence. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Committee numbering ~79 to ~85 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Vern Downs was appointed Acting Garage Superintendent during absence of R.L.Montgom~ry, who was granted a leave of absence for sixty days. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to refer the proposed Curfew Ordinance to City Attorney with instructions to prepare in proper form and present at next meeting. 496 On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. -, .Ci y~C1 rk · ' Deputy Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall September 8th, 1944. 7:$0 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees W.J.Cheney The Clerk c o~enced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of August 21st, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed ~th and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Contract - L.A.By-Products Co. In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Application In Re Co~nunication Geo. L. Cray Comtmication from Los Angeles By-Products Co. request- ing that their contract with the City of Santa Aha dated M~ch 15th, 1943, providing for the sale of tin cans collected by the City be terminated as of Sept. 1, 1944, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, and on recommendation of the City Engineer, the contract with the Los Angeles By-Products Co. wac cancelled effective Sept. 1, 1944. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Antoun D. Moubarak, dba Robert's Cafe, 101 No. Main St.; H.R. Brinkerhoff, 308-312 E. 3rd St.; and Charles V. Davis, dba Santa Ana Bottling Co. 1042 W. 5th St., were received and filed. On moti~-~n of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of Thelbert Chase to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Co. was received and permit granted. ,, Con~nunication from Geo. L. Cray relative to parking of automobiles in front of his place of business at 1125 S. Main St. was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, matter was referred to Street Superintendent to investigate and advise applicant what may be done under'existing ordinances. 497 In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Salary Increase Engr. - J.O.Sewer In Re Renewal of Lease Pacific Elec. Ry. Co. In Re Communication - City Engineer Parking; Bush St. In Re Reso. No. 3384 Est. 10 minute parking Bush St. btn 6th & 7th On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the monthly reports for the Building Dep for City of Santa Ana and for City of Tustin and Judge,s report for the month of August; Juvenile report for the month of July and Police received and filed. report for August, wer~ On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixo'n and carrie~ the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Comnittee, numbering 356 te 585 inclusive. Communications from Cities of Fullerton, Anaheim and Orange, approving salary increase in the amount of $25.00 per month for Ewald Lemcke, Engineer, Joint Outfall Sewer, effective July 1st, 1944, were read, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, salary increase for Engineer, Joint Outfall Sewer, was approved, effective July 1st, 1944. On ~otion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the lease between the City of Santa Aha and the Pacific Electric Railway Co. covering a private road crossing over Pacific Electric Railway Company's Newport Beach Line right-of-way at Engineer,s Station 1905~85.3B, County of Orange, at a rental of $5.00 per year, for the period September l, 1944 to August 31, 1945. Two proposals for the elimination of parking hazards on Bush St. between 6th and 7th Sts. were submitted by the Engineer and Committee, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Di×on and carried, the communication was received and tabled for further consideration. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Time Limit Parking Zone Under Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1030" establishing ten minute parking on both sides of Bush St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3354 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Otto R. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Haan, Asa Hoffman. Noe s, Trus tees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney 498 In Re Reso. No. 3388 1st at Lyon Sts. In Re Reso. No. 3356 Accepting Deed Btn City & State of California In Re Curfew Ordinance APPROVED: On ~otion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Pedestrian Cross-Walks Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a pedestrian cross-walk across East 1st St. from the Northwest corner of the intersection of 1st St. and Lyon St. in a southerly direction to the south curb line of 1st St., was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3355 and passed by the follow- lng vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. ttaan, Asa Hoffmau. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J. Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" covering acceptance of Santa Ana Director,s Deed No. D- 2-1~rom the State of California ~n portions of Lots 1 and ~ of Potts, Borden & Sidwell Tract, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3356 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Otto R. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Haan, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Regulating the Presence of Minors Under the Age of Eighteen Years in Public Streets and Other Places Between the Hours of l0 P.M. and 6 A.M., Defining Duties of Parents or Others in Care of Minors, Providing for Arrest and Penalties for Violations Thereof, Repealing Ordinances in Conflict Therewith" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned to Friday, September 8th, 1944, at 3 P.M. City Clerk 499 City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. Jo Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees None. In Re Ordinance No. 1142 Tax Rate 1944-45. Co~mcil Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. September 8th, 1944. 3:00 P.M. In Re Public Sale Lot 31, Tract No. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- tied, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the C~y of Santa Ana, California, fixing the amount of money ascertained to carry on the various departments of the City of Santa Ana, and to pay the bonded indebtedness falling due for the current year 1944-1945, and fixing the rate of taxation for the curre.:t year 1944-1945, designating the number of cents on each ~lO0.O0 for the various funds of sa~d City, on the whole of the taxable property of said City as set by the County Assessor of the County of Orange, State of California, and equalized by the Board of Supervisors of said County, and hereby levied on the whole of the taxable pro- perty of said City." w~s read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1142 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- tied, the City Clerk was instructed to advise Don S. 758. Mozley, County Tax Collector, that the City consents to the sale at public auction of Lot 31 in Tract No. 788, located in the City of Santa Ana. In Re Bid Accepted of Long Beach Iron Works. AP PR OVED: '~ t~~ o~f Santa Mayor of h~i y Ana. On recommendation of the committee appointed and on of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bid of the Long Beach Iron Works for the f~rnishing and installing of four ~eat exchanger coil units at the Joint Outfall Sewage Treatment Plant, in the amount of $~820.00 was accepted as the lowest bid and the Clerk instructed to return the check of the unsuccessful bidder. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the City Council adjourned. 500 City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees None. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of September §th and 8th, 194A, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. September 18th, 1944. In Re Communication Boy Scouts of America. In Re Com~nunication Jr. Cham. of Commerce. In Re Meetin$ for Post War Planning. In Re Electric Sign. In Re Benefit Dance Lady of Gua~alupe Church. In Re Taxicab Application. 7:50 P.M. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication of R. C. Canpbell, Ass,t. Scout Execu- tive, expressing appreciation for the use of the City Council Chambers on the night of September llth, was received and filed. . Communication from the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce was read, advising t~at their organization was in full accord and agreement with the resolution presented by the Citizens' Charter Fact Finding Committee on the proposed City Charter for the City of Santa Ans. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the commu- nication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the Mayor was authorized to concede to the request of the Planning Commission to hold Joint meetings of the various public bodies in Ssnta Ana together wi th the Orange County Planning Commission to discuss Post War Planning. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the application of the Powell Neon Sign Company to hang an electric sign for Dr. Herman Bassler's Rest Home at lO18 N. Broadway, back of the property line, was granted under supervision of the Electrical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of Rev. J. N. Santiago to hold a public dance at the V.F.W. Hall, on the night of October 6th, for the benefit of the Lady of Guadalupe Church, was granted providing approval is secured from the Chief of Police. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the application of Paul Musch to dr~ve a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Company, was granted and license ordered issued. In Re Application William G. Popejoy. In Re Application John Bruce Thompson. In Re Minutes of Joint Outfall Sewer Board. In Re Appointment Francis M. Pitts. In Re Reso. No. ~57 20 Min. Parking on Bush St. bet. 6th & &th. In Re Reso. No. 3358 Abandon Diagonal Parking Bush St. bet. 8th & 7th. In Re Reso. No. 3359 Diagonal Parking- ?th St. bet. Bush & Spurgeon Sts. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried the application of W~lliam G. PopeJoy to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Company, was tabled for two weeks and further study. On recommendation of the Police Department and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the applica- tion of John Bruce Thompson £or a permit to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Company, was denied. . On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer, held September 7th, 1944, at Anaheim, were received end filed without approval. ,, On recon~endation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the emer- gency appointment of Francis M. Pitts as police officer, was approved. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations nnder Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a twenty minute parking on both sides of Bush Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street andabandoning the ten minute parking zone previously established, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3387 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, 0tto.R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Trustees None. Absent, Trustees None. Noes, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Coucerning Parking Limitations under Ordinance No. 10~O" eliminating and abandoning diagonal parking on the East sid of Bush Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5358 and passedby the follow~g vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Noes, Haan, Trustees None. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent, Trustees Nme. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Diagonal Parking under Ordinance No. lO~O" on the South side of Seventh Street between Bush and Spur- geon Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution In Re Reso. No. 3360 20 Min. Parking--Tth St. bet. Bush & Spurgeon Sts. In Re Reso. No. 3361 Diagonal Parking on E. 4th St. In Re Reso. No. 3362 No Parking Zones on Broadway, etal. In Re Ordinance No. 1143 Curfew for Minors. No. 3359 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Istablishing Time Limit Perking Zone under Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1030" of twenty minutes on the South side of Seventh Street between Bush Street and Spurgeon Street, was reed, con- sidered, designated Resolution No. 3360 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Diagonal Parking under Ordinance No. 1030" on the North side of Fourth Street between Eastwood Avenue and Terminal Street and on the South side of Fourth Street between Hathaway Street and the Santa Fe Railway Tracks, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3361 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Noes, Haan, W. Trustees None. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations. under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing red zones on the East side of Broadway between First and Second Streets, on the East side of Main Street between Santa Clara Avenue and E1 Portal Street and on the Southwesterly side of Santa Aha Boulevard between Main Street and Broadway, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3362 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Noes, Haan, Trustees None. W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent, Trustees None. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and 'carried, the following Ordnance entitled: "An Ordinance regulating the presence of minors under the age of 18 years in public streets and other places between the hours of l0 P.M. and 6 A.M., defining duties of parents or others in care of minors, providing for arrest and penal- ties for violations thereof, repealing Ordinances in conflict therewith." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1143 and passed by the following vote: In Re Resolution on City Charter. In Re Truck Route. APPROVED: Ayes, Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees Mom . Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. A Resolution signed by 28 civic-minded citizens, was pre- sented petitioning the Ciby Council to select a committee of fifteen citizens as a Board of Freeholders to draft a charter for the City of Santa Ana to be presented £or the vote of the people in an election. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Resolution was received and filed and the Clerk instructed to furnish the City Council and Attorney with copies of the Resolution. , On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and a committee,composed of the City Engineer, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Chairman of the Planning Commission and Txustee Cheney, was appointed to make a study of the fire and traf- fic hazards for the purpose Of recommending a truck route through the City of Santa Ans. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the City Council adjourned. Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall October 2nd, 1944. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular ~elOn. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale~G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Q$~o~iR. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoff~an. Absent: Trustees Hone .The Clerk comaaenced the reading of the Minutes and each . member of the City Council havin~ received copies of the ;Minutes of September 18th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed With and approved on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, In Re Communication Chamber of Commerce On motion of Tm~stee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, cow-~unioation fr~n Chamber of Commerce endorsing the resolution submitted by a representative group of citizens of Santa Aha for the proposed procedure to obtain a Charter form of government~ was received and filede In Re '-l-Communioat ion 'S.A. Jr. College On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Santa Aha Junier College, submitting schedule of dates for foot-ball games to be held in the In Re Public Sale Lot 1, Bl~ek ~ Of Assessorts Map No. 22 In Re Beverage Applications In Re Application Electric Sign In Re Dar~e Application Jr. Cham~er of Conmerce In Re Taxi Application In Re Taxi Application Municipal Bowl, was received and filed, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise Don S. Mozley, County Tax Collector, that the City consents to the sale at public auction of I~-t ii. Block MB#, AsSessor's Map No. 22, located in the City of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Joseph P. Brophy and W.G.Cunningham, dba E1 Toro Cafe, 220 E. 4th St., and Robert L. Goldberg, dba Robert's Coffee Shop, 101 No. Main St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of the Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for W.P.Warden "Chili Billie", at 702 No. Main St., was granted and sign ordered hung under supervision of Electrical Inspector. The request of Frank Xingaa~d for permission to hold a street dance on West 6th St. between Sycamore and Broadway, the evening of October 31st, during the hours of 8 P.M. and 11 P.M., sponsored by the Jr. Chamber of Conmerce, was read, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was granted. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Ch,ney and carried, the application of William ~. Pope Joy for permission to drive a taxicab for .the Broadway Cab Co., was denied. On .motion of Trustee Decker~c~ seconded by Ch.ney and carried, t~'e application of Reginald Lynn Ray to drive a taxicab for the Broadway Cab Co., was granted and license ordered issued. In Re On motio~ of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Ch.ney and Monthly carried, the monthly reports of the Building Department Reports for the City of Santa Aha and for the City of Tustin for the month of September~ Poundmasterts report for the months of July and August and Judge,s report for the month of September, were received andS'filed. #, In Re On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and Mohthly carried, the Clerk was authOrised to draw warrants accord- Warrants lng to demands as audited by the Finance Co~mittee, nu~berin~ 596 to 768 inclusive. In Rs -I ROSCo No. 3~63 Est. loading zone Mortimer St. In Re Truck Route In Re Fire Dept. Radio Line Rental In Re Repair and improve P.E.Track line y ~ty of-Santa Ans. 0n motion of T~ustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a loading zone on the west side of Mortimer St. between 4th and 5th Sts., located as follows: the North 12 feet of the South 115 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3~6~ and passed by the following vote= Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None None The committee requested more time to study the fire and traffic hazards for the purpose of recommending a truck route through the City of Santa Aha and the Chair granted the Committee an additional two weekts time. The Assistant Fire Chief appeared before the Board requesting that an agreement be drawn up between the County of Orange and the City of Santa Ana for the payment of a monthly charge of $9.00 for two telephone lines from the Fire Dep~tment headquarters to the County Sheriff,s office, to be used for remote control in operation of radio station EGHX. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried~ the Clerk and Auditor were authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Orange fo~ ~he payment of $9.00 per month for radio line rental. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to contact the E~gineer of the Pacific Electric Railway Co. and demand that they immediately improve and repair track line from the Pacific Electric depot to Artesia St. on Nest Fourth Street, On motion of Trustee Deckert, carried, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Cheney and Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall. October 16th, 1944. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan. The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of October 2nd, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Meeting of Board of Education. In Re Hallowe'en Celebration. In Re Minutes of J.O.Sewer Board. In Re Applications Beverage Licenses. In Re Request for Signs Toastmasters ~lubs of S.A., 7:30 P.M. A communication was read inviting the City Council to attend a meeting Monday, October ~Oth, at ?:50 P.M. in College Hall~ of the Board of Education and members of the State Depart- ment of Education to discuss the planning and erection of a new Junior College. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded the communication was received and by Cheney and carried, filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, a contribution of $25.00 was approved to help defray a part I of the cost of the Hallowe'en Celebration sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce to be held October 51st. . On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer, held October 5th, 1944, at Anaheim, were received, filed and approved with the exception of that part which has reference to a contract with the City of Newport Beach. # On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carriedl the noti~cation of the State Board of Equalization of alco- holic beverage application made by Orville V. and Rex N. Breese, dba The Charcoal Broiler, 522 N. Main Street, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, the notification of the State seconded by Cheney and carried Board of alcoholic beverage application made by S. Louise Leonard, dba Delhi Cafe, 407 Central Avenue, was referred to a committee to investigate in connection with a protest submitted by the Board of Educa tion, and report back at the next meeting. Trustees Deckert Dixon and Cheney were appointed as the committee. 0n motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Toastmasters Clubs of Santa Aha were granted permission to place individual signs of approved design on each of the four main entrances to the c~tY, providing they secure the 2 In Re Bus & Taxicab Drivers Applications. In Re Resignation Capt. Charles W. Wolford, In Re Plan. Com. Approval of Junior College Site. In Re H.C. Head Protest against City Charter. In Re Monthly Reports. In Re Report of Diehl & Company. In Re Notice & Petition on Flood Waters. In Re Request of '~. W.M. Lamar. consent of property owners and approval of City Engineer. # On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. the applicatio~ of Burdett W. Babcock to drive a bus and of Charlotte Turner to drive a taxicab, were granted and licens ordered issued. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the resignation of Capt. Charlws W. Wolford from the Police Dept., was accepted with sincere regrets as of October 16th, 19A4 and the appointment of Richard M. Bradley to the rank of emergency captain, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the communication from the Planning Commissio~stating that the Commission approved the site at the southwest corner of Seventeenth and Bristol Streets for a new Junior College, was received and filed. The communication of H. C. Head was read, setting forth cer- tain facts that he felt should be considered before appoint- ing a committee to draft and submit a special charter for th. City of Santa Aha. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the communication of H. C. Head was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the monthly reports of the Police Dept. and Poundmaster for month of September, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Oheney and carried, the report submitted by Diehl and Company, Accountants, covering the audit of city accounts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 19A$ and ending June 30, i~A, was receive~ and filed. # Notice and Petition was read, signed by property owners in the vicinity of the intersection of the right of way propertl of the A. T. & Santa Fe Railroad Company with Ritchie Street Tustin Avenue, Newport Road and Lyon Street, requesting imediate investigation of waters accumulating to the north and west of said properties and correction of said conditions On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the petition of Frank T. Hoffman and others was referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report. Rev. W.M. Lamar of the First Assembly of God Church appeared before the Council requesting permission to use a public address system for religious services on the parking lot at 3 APPROVE~: the northwest corner of Fourth and French Streets, Saturday evenings between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M. No action was taken. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. the City Council adjourned. City C1 Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall November 6th, 1944. 7:50 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order bY Mayor Hoff~. Present~ Trustees Absent: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R, Ha~n, N.J'.Chene~, Asa Hoffman. None The Clerk cow,-enced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of October 16th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and et)proved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Communication Diehl & Co. In Re Communication The Ebell Society In Re Comunication Robt. N. Hockaday In Re C o,~,Ani c at i on W. B o Snow In Re Request Izaak Walton League On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried communication from Diehl & Co. relative to quarterly audit of City records and accounts for period ending Sept. was received and filed. # On motion ~f Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Executive Board of the Ebell Society of the Santa Ana Valley, representing over 700 local women, recommending the purchase of the present Jr. College site on No. Main St. by the City Council, to be used, in the future, for a Civic Center, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deekert, seconded by Cheney and carried,i com~unication from Robt. N. Hockaday recommending that further study be made of locations in the vicinity of the County Court House for proposed Civic Center, before any action is taken on purchase of Jr. College property on No. Main St., was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication f~om N.B. Snow protesting against the building of a proposed Civic Center on the Jr. College site on No. Main St. and suggesting that County and City buildings be grouped in a Civic Center, was received and filed. A ~communication from the Santa Ana Chapter, Izaak Walton League, requesting a long-time lease on a s~ll portion of land on the nox-th side of Santiago Cre~k adjacent to the In Re Communication American Legion In Re Co~nication Board of Realtors · In Re Appointment Special 'Emergency Poll cewoman In Re Appointments; Resignations, Fire Dept. In Re Beverage Applic at ions In Re Ele6tric Sign easterly end of Bacbm-n Drive, namely Lot 15, Tract No. ~15, for the erection of a club-house, was read and on m~$i0nof T~ustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chair was directed to appoint a committee of three~ together with the City E~gineer, to determine what type of building is to be erected on this Property, if lease is granted, and to report back. S Communication from Santa Ana Post 131 American Legion suggesting that Armistice Day, Nov. llth, be observed aa a day of thought and prayer, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the co~mmnication was received and filed. Co~znunication from Secy. ~anta Ana Board of Realtors opposing the selection of 17th and Bristol Sts. site and favoring the selection of a site in the southwest section of Santa Ana for the proposed Jr. College site~ was read, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Chief of Police was authorized to appoint a special emergency pOlicewoman, at a salary of $160.00 per month, for the period November 1st, 1944 to Decembe 26th, 1944. # Communication from the Fire Chief advising of resignat! of W.A.Bramley, Paul Smith, J.D.Price and Ed Codrick and appointments of Fred F. Wilson, Walter Ellison Spoor and Chester D. Grimes, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and cax~ried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Theo T. 0sbo~ne, dba Theo~s, 518 E. 4th and Albert B~Aue' Charles E. Roes and Clementine M. Roberts, dba Lido Cafe 41§ N. Bush St., were received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for Dickson and Dahl, at 514-15 E. 5rd St., was granted and sign ordered hung under supervision of Electrical Inspector. In Re Sou. Cai.Telephone Co. F~-anchts~ Check Monthly Reports; Annual Report In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Reso. No. 3364 Agreement with County of Orange & City of Santa Aha - Fire Dept. Broadcasting In Re Pacific Elec. Ry. C°. Lease - Archery range In Re Reso. No. Cancellation of Taxes On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, check in the amount of $7~49.44 from the Southern California Telephone Co. covering 2% franchise tax for ~ar ending October 12th, 1944, was received and Clerk instructed to deposit check. # On motion of Trustee Decke~t, seconded by Dixon and carried, the monthly reports of Building Inspector for City of Santa Aha and City of Tustin for October; Judge,s repox*c for month of October and annual repor~ of Bowers Memorial Museum, were received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was authoriaed to draw warrants according to a emands as audited by the Finance Committee n,,m~ering ?$9 to 1014 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement With the County of Orange" covering agreement between the City of Santa Ana and thet County of Orange for radio service for the Fire Depart- I ment broadcasting over Station~I}HX, was read, considerel, designated Resolution No. 3364 and passed by the follow- lng vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None None On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute lease beween the City of Santa Ana and the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. covering an irregular shaped parcel of land south of the P.E. tracks easterly of Parker St., near Hargraves Station, for the period Nov. 1, 1944 to October ~1, 1946 inclusive, to be used for an Archery Range o On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing the Cancellation of Taxes on City Owned Property" covering cancellation of taxes on Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, in Block 2, Tract No. 881, located in the City of Santa ~ was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3365 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale ~. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Oheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None 6 In Rs Chart er Committee In Re Beverage Application In Re Poppy Day P~e~can Legion In Re Proposed Civic Center On ~ee~m-endation of the Mayo~ the followin6 persons war appointed to serve as members on the Charter Oommittee~ Messrs. Doug Paterson, W.J.Tway, C.D.Swanner, E.L.Bpence George A. Parker, George Dunton, R.C. Hoiles, Sam Hu~wit Fred Forgy, W.F.Sorensen, Jack Rimel, Miss Dorothy Decke Ben R. Manker, Phil Brown and Frank J. Lincoln. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the appointments were approved. # The committee reported that S. Louise Leonard, dba Delhi Cafe, 407 Central Ave. had withdrawn h6~ application for an on-sale beer license and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the notificatic was received and filed, Nm. L. Hart, of the American Legion, appeared before the Council requestiug that they be granted permission to conduct Poppy Day, November 10th and llth, and on motion of T~ustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request was granted. # Mr. F~ed Forgy appeared before the Councll and presentei a petition si~ned by approximately 130 residents and taxpayers opposing the use of the present Junior College site for a Civic Center and remindin~ the Council that the present City Hall is only ten years old and that there is objection to the expenditume of public funds unless absolutely necessary; also sug~estin~ that such proposed Civic Center be grouped with present Court House site as property in that vicinity could be purchased from the County. Messrs. Everett White and R.B. Spra~ue also appeared before the Council obJecttn~ to the proposed Civic Center. On motion of T~astee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the petition was received and filed. # On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adJouz-ned. ~ City Clerk 7 City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Council Chambers Santa Aha City Hall November 20th, 1944. Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan,~W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees None The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of November 6th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In ~e CommunicatiOn Faulkner, 0ekes & Faulkner In Re Communication S.A.War Finance Comm. In ~e Communication Plann. Comm. In Re Resignation Walter L. Fox In ~e Appointment Arthur F. Heard In Re Communication Elvin Milbrat 7:30 P.M* On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Faulkner, Oakes& Faulkner, public accountants, relative to auditing the accounts and records of the City of Santa Ana, w~s received, filed and referred to City Auditor. Request of Santa Aha War Finance Committee for use of down-town business section streets for parade purposes Saturday, November ~5th, 1944, to start off the Sixth War Loan Drive, was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request was referred to the Police Department. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Secy. Planning Commission was referred to City Attorney with instructions to prepare Ordinance controlling locations of rest homes, churches, public halls and other similar uses that require regulation under the Zoning Ordinance. # The resignation of Walter L. Fox, patrolman, effective November 18th, 1944, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the resignation was accepted with regrets. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the appointment of Arthur F. Heard, as patrolman, effective November 16th, 1944, was approved. Communication l~om Elvin Milbrat requesting infOrmation as to what measures have been taken to prevent Juvenile .delinquency was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to Recreation Department and Clerk instructed to noti~ackSt.anley~,fl.this action. In Re Beverage Applications In Re Request Consol.Vultee Loading Zone In Re Truck route thru Santa Ana In Re Reso. Mo. 3~66 Zeke Lund (Mel Trickey) (Sale of Tax deeded Lots) In Re Izaak Walton League In Re Alternate member J.O.Sewer Board On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Enrique M. Ontiveros, dba Ontiverost Market, 1904 W. 3r¢ St., and Luis Cazares, dba Las Tres Rosas, 2855 So. Main St., were received and filed. The request of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation for a loading zone in front of their plant at 418 East 3rd St., was read and Chair referred request te regula~ Committee t~ investigate. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by D~xon and carried, the recommendation of the Committee te invest- igate truck routes through the northwesterly part of Santa Aha, and suggesting that the County Supervisors designate Verano Road, or other County road, as a truck route between Ocean Avenue and l?th St. and restrict the movement of trucks over Ocean Avenue (Fairhaven) east of Harbor Boulevard, was approved and Board of Supervisors be so notified by the Committee in person. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution For Sale of Tax Deeded Lots" vacating and setting aside Resolution No. 283? and selling to Zeke Lund that certain property described as follows= ~ot 18, Block 8, in Tract No. 517, in the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $90.00~ a~d author- izing'the Mayor and ClerE to execute deed to said property, was read, c~nsidered, designated Resolution No. 3~8~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, ~.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None More time was granted the committee, composed of the Engineer, Park Superintendent and Mayor, to investigate request of Izaak Walton League to erect a club-house on a smail portion of land on the north side of Santiago Creek adjacent to the easterly end of Bac~aan Drive. The Mayor requested the Council to appoint an alternate member of the Joint Outfall Sewer Boar~, representing,the City of Sant~ Ans. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Wm.C.Jerome, City Auditor, w~s appointed.as an alternate member of the Joint Outfall Sewer Board. 9 In Re On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and Agreements J.O.Sewer .. In Be Bids for Water Meters In Re General Liability Insurance - City of Santa Ana City Council met in regular session. carried, that the representative of the Joint Outfall. Sewer Board for the City of Santa Ana be instructed to abide at all times to the original agreements made between the Cities and Districts of the Joint Outfall ~ewer, Boll Call Trustees Ayes Dale G. Deckert, W.Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Chen~ Asa Hoffman. Trustees Noes None Trustees Absent None The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for 180 8/8" x 3/A" bronze case water meters reading in cubic feet, without couplings, to be delivered upon award of contract, as follows: 80 meters to be delivered within 30 days; 80 meters within 60 days and 80 meters within 90 days. Bids to be opened December 18th, 1944. The Auditor was instructed to receive quotations on general liability insurance covering bodily injuries, sickness, disease or death covering City of Santa Aha officials and members of Boards or Commissions in their respective capacities as such, for the period December 13th, 1944 to December 13th, 1947. Bids to be opened December 4th, 1944. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the action of the Auditor was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoff~an. Present= Trustees Dale.:G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoff~aan. Absent: Trustees W.J.Cheney The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each me, er of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of November 20th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of T~ustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall December 4th, 1944. 7:30 P.M. 10 I~ Re Communication Or.Co, Leagae In Re Reaigaation Delbert L. Larsh Acting City Judge Communication William K. luh~ Im Re Request Use of Municipal Bowl Captain, C.C.Conrad In Re Request - Public Dance U.S.Marine CDr~s Air Station In Re Directional Signs A.A.P.Redistributiol~ Sra. Communication from Orange County League of Cities extending an invitation to the Council to attend meetiz to be held at City Hall Auditorium, 237 W.Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, Dec. 14, 1944, at 6:45 P.M., was read, and c~ motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, oomm, mication was received, filed and Clerk instructed to poll Council to ascertain how many would attend. On motion of Trustee Decke~t, seconded by Haan and carried, the resignation of Acting Judge Delbert L. Larsh, effective December 5th, 1944, was accepted with regret and the Council expressed its appreciation for the eTflcient service ~ by Judge Larsh while substituting for Ronald M. Crookshank who was serving in the ax~ned forces. Co~aunication from William K. Kuhn requesting certain info~mation concexming restrictions on property located at 1120 Westwood Ave., was read, and on motion of T~ustee Haan, seconded bT Dixon and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Xuhn of present Ordinances covering such restrictions in this subdivision. Request of Captain, C.C.Conrad, Air Corps A-~ Physical Training, for use of Municipal Bowl daily beginning Dec. 4, 1944 for physical training classes for personnel of AAFIFTC was read, and on motion of Trusts, Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise Captain Conrad that permission wa~ granted the AAFWF~C for use of Bowl providing that Army plans do not interfere with City reservations and the d~essing rooms and showers at the southwest corner of Bowl be designated for use by the Army. Request of Lewis E. Mantonya, Chairman Entertainment Committee, E1 Toro Civilian Club, Marine Cox-ps Air Station, E1 Toro, for permission to hold a public dance December 23rd at V.F.W. Hall was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, permission was granted to hold dance without payment of City license provided funds are turned over to Recreation Officer at the Marine Corps Air Station, E1 Toro. # Request of Automobile Club of Sou. Calif to erect directional signs for the A.A.F. Redistribution Station Santa Aha Army Air Base, at Santa ~na Boulevard and In Re Salary- Secy. Planning Oow~, In Re Resignation Robert D. Adams In Re Resignation B.M.Battelle In Re Appointments; Resignations, Fire Dept. In Re Application Taxi Driver In Re Bond - City Judge- In Re Electric Signs ~pplications ionthly Reports Flower and at 1st and Main Sts. was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried~ per~nission was granted and signs to be erected under supervision of Street Department. The action of the Planning Commission that its Secretar be paid $25.00 per month, beginning November 1st, 1944~ was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was tabled until next meeting of the Council. The resignation of Robert D. Adams, patrolman, effectiw December 1st, 1944, was read and on motion of Trustee DeckerZ, seconded by Dixon and carried, the resignation was accepted with regrets. The resignation of B.M.Battelle, patrolman, effective November ~Oth, 1944, w~s read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the resignation was accepted with regrets. Co~ication from the Fire Chief advising Of resignations of Walter Ellison Spoor, Roy E. Ausman, Fred F. Wilson, Leslie Langham and W.O.Wilson, amd appointments of John Rich, Nov. 13, 1944 and Richard Weeks, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the communication was received and filed. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of Jack DeWhite Kinzer to drive a taxi fox- the Broadway Cab Co., was denied. . On motion of Trustee Deckem, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bond of R.M.Crookshank, City Judge, written~ by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., in the amount of $5,000.00, was approved pending opinion of City Attorney relative to amount of bond. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried applications of Powell Neon Sign Co. to hang a neon sign for B.J. Chandler, 405} W. 4th St., and fo~ Theo.Osborne, 318 E. 4th St., were granted and signs ordered,hung under supervision of Electrical Inspector. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried~ the monthly report of the Building Inspector for City of i2 In Re Monthly In Re Reso. No. 3567 of Intention to Sell Real Property In Re Reso. No. 3~68 TIk~u.S~eetl, Lincoln' at Saflta Clara In Re Loadin~ Zone - Consol. Aircraft 41~ E. ~rd St. Reso. No. 3369 Santa Ana and City of Tustin for Nov.; Poundmaster~s report for October and Judge,s report for November were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants according to demands as audited by the Finance Con~itte numbering 1023 to 1204 inclusive. The offer of Earl Bashor; was read to purchase a Lot 76 x 125.7 ft. 273.5 ft. south of 15th St. and 125 East of Broadway in Section 12, Township 5-R 10 West; in the amount of $1500.00, located in the City of Santa Aha. On motion of Trustee Deckert; seconded by Haan and carried, the Resolution of Intention to Sell Real Property; as of December 18th, 1944, was read, consider designated Resolution No. 3367 and passed by the follow lng vote= Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon~ Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Declaring Through Streets In the City of Santa Aha" a thru street declaring Lincoln Avenueyfrom a point 100 feet North of its intersection with East Santa Clara Avenue, as said Santa Clara Avenue exists west of Lincoln Avenue; to a point 100 feet South of its intersection with said Santa Clara Avenue, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3368 and passed by the follow. ing vote= Ayes; Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled= "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030"' establishing a loading zone on the north side of East Third St. between French St. and the Pacific Electric Ry. Tracks, located as follows: The East 42 feet of th, West 227 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3369 and passed by the following voter Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman d, In Re Reso. No. Thru Street - Santa Aha Blvd. with Main St. In Re Quotations General Liability Insurance In Re Condition of City Busses In Re Mexican Dances Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Oheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Declaring Through Streets In The City of Santa Ana" declaring Santa Ana Boulevard from the Northwesterly City Limits to its intersection with Main St, a th~u street, except for the traffic lane immediately adjacent to and southwesterly from the center line of Santa Aha Boulevard at the westerly curb line of Main Street, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3~?0 and passed by the following vote~ Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,T~ustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa HoffmAn. None W.J.Oheney The Auditor reported that eight ~Aotations were received on general liability insurance, as follows: Orange County Insurance Agency, representing the Ohio Casualty Insurmce Co., $6,288.75, for three yearse Frank G. Freeman, representing the National Casualty Co., $8,$2§.00, for three years. H.P.Harrison Agency, representing the California Compensation Insurance Co., $~,987.A?, for three yearse H.C.Wahlberg, representing the United Pacific Insurance Co., $8,500.00, for three years. E.D.Holmes, Jr., representing the Pacific Indemnity Co., $5,~6~.1~, for three years. H.P.Harrison Agency, representing the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., $~,~00.00 for three years~ E.M.Sundquist, representing the General Casualty Co. of America, $5,?00.00 for three years. Robbins-Henderson, Ltd., representing the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., $?,000.00, for three years. On motion of Trustee Haan, second, ed by Dixon and carried and Trustees Hoffman and Cheney,/AUditor Jerome were appolnted as a committee with power to act to investigat quotations and report back at next meeting. Trustee Deckert reported on condition of busses and overloading of same during peak periods of travel and that the Manager of the Santa Aha Bus Co. had promised to replace broken straps and endeavor to maintain busses in as good condition as is possible under prevailing circumstances; also that advertisements would be pub- lished in the new~paper advising the public that every- thing is being done to serve the public as efficiently as possible under O.P.A. regulations. Trustee Deckert stated that Mexican dances are being held at V.F.W. Hall on Sunday nights and that the permit~ are issued by the Police Department to hold such dances without payment of City license tax due to the fact that i4 APPROVED: these dances are invitati,nal affairs. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Attorney waa instructed to study the present Dance Hall Ordinance, which prohibits public dances on Sundays, and ascertain if such permits cANnot be placed under the Jurisdiction of the Council. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall December lSth, 1944. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present= Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trust~es W.J.~heney The Cl~rk comenced the reading of the Minutes a~d each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of December 4th, 1944, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Communication Office of Price Adm. In Re Communication Chamber of Commerce In Re Communication W.G.Robertson In Re Communication Mrs. Jane Garretson ?:~0 P.M. On'motion Of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Office of Price Admlnistrati courtesies and extending thanks to the Council for~use of office space at 502 No. Sycamore St., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Pres. Chamber of Commerce outlining their opposition to proposed location at l?th and Bristol Sts. for the new Junior College, was received and filed. Communication from W.G.Robertson, 433 W. 4th St., requesting that bench located in front of his place of business be removed was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Superintend- ent of Streets was instructed to have bench removed to a more suitable location. Communication from Mrs. Jane Garretson relative to ovex~ crowding of passengers in taxicabs and refusal of Cab. Co. to haul cripples, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed without comment. ~n In Re Conammi~ at ion Pastor, Calvary Church In Re Communication Civil Service Board In Re Communication Sou. Calif. Telephone Co. In Re Bond - City Judge In Re Bond - M.&.M.House Moving Co. In Re Removal of Tree 718 So. Van Ness In Re Application Taxicab D~iver In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers 15 Communication from Lym-n A. WendS, Pastor, Calvax~ Church, relative to parking ~ituation in vicinity of Fruit and 6th Sts., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was referred to Supt. of Streets and Street Commissioner to report back at next meeting. Comunication from Phil M. Brown, Secy. Civil Service Comission, advising of adoption of Amendment to Rule. IV Section 16, of the Official Rules and Regulations, to permit emergency appointees to take future recruitment examinations at the discretion of the Civil Service Board, was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Amendment to the Civil Service Ordinance was approved. Request of Southern California Telephone Co. for temporary parking zone to permit parking of two cars without payment of parking meter fee, at 201 E. 8th St., was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request was denied. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the bond of R.M.Crookshank, City Judge, written by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., in the amount of $1,000.00, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, house moverts bond of M.&.M. House'Moving Co., with Carrol F. Chase and Walter Frand, shown assureties in the mnoun$ of,$1,O00.O0, was approved. Request of Mrs. Edith Ellison, V18 So. Van Ness Ave. and Jess Strand, VIA So. Van Ness Ave., that acacia tree in parking in front of V18 So. Van Ness Ave. be removed was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was referred to the Forestr~ Department. . On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of Victor W. Boylam to drive a taxicab £or the Broadway~a~ was granted and Clerk instructed to issue license. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, applications of John Bruce Thompson and Finley Emo~y Waffle, to drive taxicabs for the Broadway Cab Co., were denied. In Re Request for Tender - Naval Air Station Disposal of Sewage In Re Petition Close Alley 1000 Block btn 4th & 5th In Re Monthly Reports In Re Variance No. 25 Mr.&Mrs. A.H.Famulara In Re Bids - Water Meters On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the Request for Tender providing for the services to be rendered in accordance with Agreement between the United States of America and the City of Santa Ana, Cal. for the disposal of sewage from the Naval Air Station, Santa Ana and for construction of sewage connections, dated January 18th, 194~. A petition signed by twenty-four residents and property owners in the vicinity of property lying adjacent to the alley extending in m easterly and westerly directic through Block 4 of the Salisbury Addition, located in the 1000 block between W. 4th and W. 5th Sts., request- ing that said alley be closed~ was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was referred to a committee for study and report back at next meeting. A committee composed of City Engineer, Street Commissioner and Water Commissioner was appointed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the report of City Judge Larsh for period December 1st, 1944 to December 4th, 1944; Juvenile report for month of November and Police report for Nov. were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the recommendation, by Resolution, of the Planning Commission was concurred in and the applicatio~ of Mr. & Mrs. A.H.Famulara to conduct an auto trailer park at 2720 West First St., was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering the furnishing of 1S0 5/8" x 3/4" bronze case water meters reading in cubic feet, without couplings, as follows: Hersey Mfg. Co.: 150 - 5/8 x 3/4" Model ND Bronze Case Water Meters, round reading in cubic feet, without couplings, $11.00 each $1650.00. Cash discount 2~ ten days. Certified check in the amount of $165.00 attached to bid. Worthington Pump & Machinery Corp.: 150 - 5/8 x 5~4" split case Bronze Model "G" Meters, R.R. cu. ft. oil trains, @ $10.00 each, total $1,500.00. Less 2% cash discount. Bond in amount of ,$200,00 attached to bid. Neptune Meter Co.: 150 - 5/8 x 5/4" Trident Split Case Meters with Bronze Casings Rd. Rdg. Cu. Ft. ~20.00 less 40% discount or $12.00 each net, total 1800.00. Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co.: 150 - 8/8x 3/4" Empire Streamline Bronze Case Water Meters~ Round Reading in cubic feet, without couplings, $11.O0 net each, total $1,650.00 net. Prices are subject t¢ a cash discount of 2% thirty days. Bid bond in amount of $165~00 attached to bid. All deliveries f.o.b. Santa Aha. In Re Co~nunication J.O.Sewer In Re Appointment - Forestry Board J. Russel Bruff In Re Amendment to agreement with City of Newport Beach Joint Outfall Sewer In Re Reso. No. 3371 Sale of Real Property Earl Bashor & wife In Re Reso. No. 3~?~ Est. loading zone E. 4th St. b tn French & Lacy Sts. i7 On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bids were referred to the Water Commissione~ and Water Superintendent for study with power to act. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from R.H.Boney, Anaheim represent. ative of Joint Outfall Sewer ~nclosing copy of letter forwarded to Dr. Russell, regarding the activities of the Joint Outfall Sewer in its negotiations with Newport Beach, was received and filed. On reco~endation of the Nayor and on motion of '~rustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, J. Russell Bruff was appointed as a member of the Forestry Board, term to expire June ~Oth, 1947. Mayor Hoffman, representative of the Joint Outfall Sewer Board presented an amendment to the present agreement of the City of Newport Beach for permanent connection at a point where the City of Newport Beach now has a . temporary connection for disposal of sewage and recommen~- ed the same be approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Council approved the amendment to the present contract of the Joint Outfall Sewer with the City of Newport Beach as submitted by Newport Beach. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of Earl Bashor and L~aln A. Bashor, husband and wife, as Joint tenants, t° purchase a Lot 78 x 125.~ ft. ~.8 ft. south of 18th St. and 198 ft. East of Broadway in Section l~, To,~nship 8-R l0 West, in the amount of $1800.00. No person being present Earl Basho~ and Lulu A. desirous of ~aising the bid of Bashor, on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Resolution For Sale of Real Property wes reed, considered, designated Resolution No. 3571, and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Otto R. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon~ Haan, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. lO~O" establishing a loading zone on the south side of E. Fourth St. between French and Lacy Sts., located as follows: The East ~S feet of the West 4~ feet, was ~n Re Dance Hall Ordinance- Amend. Ord. 1021 In Re Secy. Planning Comm. Salary In Re Zward - Quotations General Liability Insurance In Re Reso. No. Purchase Real Property ~yor of the Cit~f Santa Aha. read, considered, designated Resolution No. passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Otto R. Noes, Trustees None Ab sent ,Trustees W.J. Cheney 3372 and Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Haan, Asa Hoffman. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 102K, Entitled "An Ordinance Regulating Dance Halls, Dancing Pavilions and Places Where Dances are regularly conducted and Carried on in the City of Ssnta Ana, Califoz~ia" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the sum of $10.00 per month was allowed the Planning Commission for secretarial services. The Committee reported that the quotation on general liability insurance of E.D.Holmes, Jr. representing the Pacific Indemnity Co. was the second lowest quotation received, the lowest quotation having been withdrawn, and recommended that this quotation be accepted. On motion of T~ustee Deck~rt, seconded by Haan and carried, the recommendation of the Committee was accepted and action ratified on the quotation of the Pacific Indemnity Co. covering a premium for three year~ in the amount of $8,829.00, payable $1,843.00 annually and if the City wishes to pay the premium in advance~ the three year premium would be $8,363.13. . On motion cf Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution to Purchase Real Property" covering .68 of an acre described as Lot 16, Block "B", Tract No. 318 not now a portion of Santiago Park, said property to be purchased for park purposes and author- izing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into such agreement, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 33?3 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Otto R. Noes, Trustees None Absent,T~ustees W.J. Cheney Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Haan, Asa Hoffman. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and the City Council adjourned. ~ City Clerk carried,