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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946'314 City Council met for a special meeting for the purpose of considering the resignation of Geo. G. Bcyd, Chief of Police of the City of Santa Aha and making the appointment of a Chief of Police to fill the vacancy. Meeting called to o~der by Mayor Hoffman. Present: T~ustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: T~ustees W. Eugene Dixon. Resignation Oeo.G. Boyd, Chief of Police Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall Decembew 2?th, 1946. 10:00 A.M. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the resignation of Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police of the City of Santa Ana, was accepted aa of this date. ~oll Call: Ayes, T~ustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon. In Re C ommunic at ion Mrs. Bruce G. Parks In Re Communi c at ion S.A. Jr. College In Re Communication City Engineer In Re C ommtuuic at ion B. J. ~,~cKinney In Re Resignations & Appointment Fire Dept. In Re Pool Hall Application Paul P. Ortega Joe H. Perez In Re Beverage Applications Communication from Mrs. Bruce G. Parks reference condition of street at intersection of Fourth and F!owe Sts. and suggesting that a "Slow" or "Dip" sign be placed at this location was read a~d on motion of Trust Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was referred to Street Superintendent with power to act. ,, Communication from Director, Santa Ama Junior College showing financial report of football games played in the Municipal Bowl during the 1945 fall season, was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney~ seconded by Dixon and carried, contmunication was received and filed. Commtmication from City Engineer reco~nending that a well be drilled at the City Dump, at an aoproximate cost of ~ll00.00 or !~1200.00, in order to have water to control or extinguish fires at the Dump, was read. 0o ~otion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, this matter was referred to the Chairman of th~ Board and City Engineer with power to act. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and c~rri. communication from R.Z.~cKinney, Attorney, together with affidavit for Publication of Notice of Intention to Circulate ~ Petition relating to annexation of contiguou Droperty located southeast of the City of Santa Ama, was received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, comramication from Fire Chief advising of resignation of Pete Baeyens, Dec. l, 1945; Robert Noble, Nov. 20th, 1948; Tedford Shaw, Jr. Nov. 14th, 1945 and appointment of Joseoh P. Spalding, Nov. 23rd, 1945, was received and filed. Application of Paul P. Ortega and Joe H. Perez for permission to operate a pool hall at 1050 Logan St, formerly operated by C.a.P~rez, was read and on motion of Trustee DJ×oD, secoDded by Cheney and carried, reques w~s referred to the Police nep~rtment to report back at ne×t meeting. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Glenn R. & Glenn R. Smmth, Jr. 2~.~8~ N. Broadway; Neubert C. Perrin, $10~ N. Broadway; Armour M. Culver & Coma L. Milsou, 473 W. 4th St.; Curtis H. Hickman, 211 N. Bristol St., and In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Application - Motor Vehicle Pern~t Chas. R. Carothers Don L. H~llingsworth In Re Applications Auto Dealers In Re Lease R.J.Brady & wife In Re Nonthly Reports In Re Monthly Wart ant s In Re Reso. No. 3429 'Accepting Deed Lowell W. Park, 1061 E. 4th Et., were received and filed. On ~otion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Jack D. Kinzer, Finley Eugene Waffle and Alfred R. Stalnaker to ~Lrive taxis for the Broadway Cab Co., snd ap~lic~t~en of Joseph J. Frakes to drive taxis for Black ~ C-reen Cab Co., were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. ,, 0n motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Chemey and carried, applicatio~ of Chas. R. Carothers to conduct the bus, ness of dealing in n~w a~8 used ca~s ~t 3lO E. 5th ~t.~ and application of Don L. Hollingsworth to conduct the business of dealing In a~tomobiles at the southe~st c~rner of 17th and Parton Sts., were ~eld over for thirty days ~nd Clerk authorized to a~vertise i~ accordance with at~to~obile dealer's ordinance. . 0n motion of T~ustee Ma~n, Eeconded by Cheney ~d carried, apvlfcations of C.B.Y~tckerbocker, Jr. snd C.N.Kerley and C.O.~?ussack to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 1118 N. ~?~ain St. and 1001 S. }~ain St. re~pectively, were ~anted. ,, 0n motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and c~rried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute lease, on behalf of the City, with R.J.Bra~y and Doris ~ay Brady, for a concession in Santisgo Park; term of lease to be for a period of five years, beginning Jan. 1st, 194~ and ending December 5lst, 1981. 0n motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the monthly ~eports of the Building Dept. for month of Dec. 1945 and Judge~s report for Dec. 1945, and report of the Recreation Dept. from July to Decembe 1948, were received and f~]ed. ,, 0n motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cbeney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering dem~ds n~bering 1~9 to 1890 inclusive. 0n motion of Trustee Dixoo, seconded by Cheney ~d carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" I27 In Re Leave of Absence Otto R. Haan In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. 1074 Clara M. Coleman In Re Application Thatcher & Hollingsworth on that portion of Lot 7 of Tract No. 721, as shown on a ~p recorded ~.n Book 22, pa~e ~ of ~tscella~eous Maps records of Orange County, ~ ' · ~allfornma, executed by the First National Bank of Chicago and Claude ~. Oliver, co-e~ecutors of the estste of Lawrence W. Owens, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~4R9 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Mash, Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees VY.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Otto R. Haan for permission to leave the state for a period of two weeks begiuning J~nuary 18th, 194~, was gra~ted. On ~otion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and 0 ' t .... carried, the following rd~nance en~mv±em. Or i~nc~ Amendin~ Zoning Ordinance of 19~9 No. 10~4" and that She~t No. ~ of theDistrmcting' ~ap of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify as C-1 all property now and heretofore ~lassified as R-I, on property located on the east side of South ~ain St. near the old sugar factory, in accordance with the application of Clara ~.~. Coleman, was introduced, read, considered snd placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applicstion of GeorEe B. Thatcher and Don L. Hollingsw~rth for permission to construct a one-story temporary building on the southeast corner of 17th and Parton Sts. for the purpose of rendering mechanical services on Packard a~to~obiles and to 8ispense Packard repair parts, was referred to Chairman of the Board and · ~ildlng Inspector with power to act. On motion of Trustee Cheney, secon¢~ed by Dixon and carried, the City Co~ncil adjourned. /~ City Clerk ~pue~e ~e$~O $o et~eq 'o0 e~O ~o~$ 'H'cT 0~:/. 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E. Fa~es In Re Cowm~unication Chairman, Plann. Co~m~. In Re Communication Board of Education by Deckert and carried, communication was received and I filed. Communication from Veterans of Foreign Wars extending an invitation to the Council to attend meeting to be held Jan. 25th at V.F.W. Hall, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Trustee Dixon was requested to attend on behalf of the City. On motion of Trustee DeckerS, seconded by Cheney and carried, permission was granted Newport Beach ~o ~onnec~ tc the present J.O.~ Sewer system certain parcels of land containing appr~xima~ely 68.32 acres, which are being annexed tc said City~a~ becomes a par~ cf Newport Beac On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the Executive BOard of the Join Outfall Sewer Board held at Anaheim, J~nuary 4th, were approved and Clerk instructed to notify Newport Beach that their request has been approved by the City of Santa Aha, as contracting City. Cormmunication from Geo. Faires advising that Committee was appointed to discuss and determine the value of that portion of the Zoning Ordinance requiring a l0 ft. rear yard in the C-1 and C-2 District and that Committe~ voted that the required rear yard be deleted when used for business pux~p~ses and requesting that Attorney be instructed to amend Zoning Ordinance, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dix*n and carried, communication was held over until such time as other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were approved by the Planning Commission. Communication from Chairman, Planning Commission, suggesting that the Zoning Or~inance be revised and that a full-time employee be appointed to take care of necessary routine, was read and on.motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to the Council, as a whole, for further study and to report back at the next meeting. Commr~nication from Secy. Board of Education relative to condition of sidewalks in front of schools was read, an~ on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Street Superintendent with instructions that he communicate with Board of Education to determine what action should be taken. 130 In Re Request Recreation Dept. for use of Municipal Bowl In Re Request Assistance Leagus for use of Municipal Bowl In Re Request Jasper Farney In Re Request Water Supt. - Cast Iron Pipe In Re Request Herman 0. Fink - Use of Municipal Bowl In Re Request City Engineer - Light Standards Communication from Director of Recreation Dept. request- ing use of Municipal Bowl for May Day Festival on May 3rd, 1946 and Soft-Ball Program from May 1st, 1946 $o Sept. l, 1948 was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was referred to Park Supt., Auditor and Trustee Deckert for study and schedule. ,, Communication from Assistance League of Orange County, requesting use of Municipal Bowl for Annual Orange County Horse Show mud Fair on June l?th through June 23rd, 1946, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was granted. Request of Jasper Farney for permission to install a 35 ft. driveway on Sixth Street, just East of Ross Stre~ to serve four garages in connection with apartment hou~ was read, and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, permission to install driveway was granted. Request of Water Superintendent recommending that 5000 feet of twelve inch diameter Enamcline (cement lined) class 150, bell and spigot cast iron pipe; and 2000 feet of eight inch diameter Enameline, class 150, bell and spigot cast iron pipe be purchased, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried the Clerk was authorized to advbrtise for bids covering the purchase of this material. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Herman 0. Fink for permission to use the Municipal Bowl for the purpose of staging motorcycle races was denied and Clerk instructed to so advise Mr. Fink of this action. Communication from City Engineer stating that one side of all double ornamental light standards have been un- lighted except in the central business district and that the midnight circuit, usually every other light, has beea out of service on most of the ornamental systems where single light standards are used and recommending that these lights be placed back in service, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids covering the removal and/or replacement of broken glassware on all light standards. In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Application In Re Application to Solicit Funds; Indoor Sports' Club In Re Application Tazicab Permit Robert G. Sturges In Re Appoihtments Fire Dept. In Re Resignation Police Officer luRe Petition to annex terrlto~y southeast of Santa Aha In Re 'Request - Loading Zone On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati, of alcoholic beverage applications made by Joseph M. Amstadt, 614 E. 1st St., Jack G. & Kathryn L. Christensen, 2204 N. Main St., Grace A. Wilson, 902 E. 4th St., Loyal Order of Moose, 4044 W. ~th St., and Corinne K. Townsend, ll6 E. 4th St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Clarence F. Murphy to drive taxis for the Black and Green Cab Co., was granted and Clerk authorized to issue license. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Orange County Chapter of Indoor Sports' Club, Inc., to solicit funds on Saturday, Feb. 9th, 1946, to be known as "I have helped Day", was grant ed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of Robert G. Sturges to operate a Taxicab Company, to be known as the "Rainbow Cab Company", at 401 West Fifth St., was referred to the Taxicab Committee to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Fire Chief advising of reappointment of E.G. Gates, Assistant Chief, Jan. l, 1946 and J.J.Hansen, Captain, Jan. 1Sth, 1946, and recommending that Herbert Woodyard be retained as a regular member of the Department, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the resignation of Robert 0. Burchfield, police officer, was received and filed. A petition was read containing 119 signatures requesti~ annexation of contiguous property located southeast~"oF Santa Ana and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, petition was referred to City Attorney for checking and to report back at the next meeting. Request of Virgil H. Reed for a loading zone to be established in front of his place of business, at 307 No. Sycamore St., was read and on motion of Trustee ~n lB2 In Re Reso. No. 3430 Accepting Deed A.B.Rousselle In Re Pool Hall Paul P. Ortega & Joe H. Perez In Re Reports In Re Bond Thatcher & Hollingsworth In Re Ordinance No. 1157 Amend. Zoning Ord. No. 1074 In Re Planning Commission Variances (foum) Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, was denied. the request On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to Lot 13 in Block "A" of the Berry Tract, from A. B. Rousselle, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3430 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckart, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Chaney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request of Paul P. Ortega and Joe H. Perez to operate a pool hall at 1030 Logan St., was referred back to the Police Department for written approval. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, report of Juvenile Bureau for Dec. 1945 and monthly report for Jan. 1946 and annual report of Police Dept. were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and ca~ried, bond written by the National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Co., in the amount of $1,500.00, in favor of Thatcher & Hollingsworth covering removal of temporary building located on the south side of W. 17th St., 100 ft. East of Patton St., on or before August 1st, 1946, was accepted. On motlmn of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance of 1939 No. 1074" and that Sheet 44 of the Districting Map of Zoning Ordinance No. 1074 be amended to reclassify as C-I, property located on the east side of South Main St., near the old sugar factory in accordance with applicatic of Clara M. Coleman, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1157 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. ChSney, Asa HofDman. None Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication and Resolution No. 54, approving application of Woments Club of Santa Aha, northeast corner Sixth and Baker Sts.; communication and LuRe Reso. No. 3431 Authorizing Lease R.J.Brady & wife In Re Agreements For R/W No. Flower St. btn lSth & 17th Resolution No. 85, approving application of Calvary Church, Northeast corner 6th & French Sts.,; communicat~ and Resolution No. 86, approving application of Orson H. Hunter, 830 S. Main St., and communication and Resolution No. 57 approving application of J. Gilmaker, 304 No. Broadway, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Lease" by and between the City of Santa Ana, as Lessor and R.J.Brady and Doris May Brady, his wife, as Lessees, covering a concession in Santiago Park, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3431 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Dec~Brt, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign agreements with the following property owners: Charles E. Walker and Edythe P. Walker, his wife; Norma Y. Minnick and her husband; Ethel G. Wilson, a widow; Orma Rosana Ross, an unmarried woman; George W. Ross and Daisy M. Ross, his wife; James B. Tucker and Salena F. Tucker, his wife, for right-of-way to widen North Flower Street between 18th and 17th Streets. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned. ~ity~~ OE City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: T~stees Dale G. Otto R. Absent: Trustees None Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. The Clerk commenced the reading o$~he Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of January 21st, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall February 4th, 1946. In Re Cormuunication Natl. Shade Tree Conf. In Re Communication Santa Aua City Schools In Re Communication Veterans Organizations In Re Communication CSty Engineer - Improvements Westwood & 15~h Sts. In Re Resignation Thomas McMullen - Police Officer In Re Petition Street Light 'Broadway & Pomona Sts. 7:30 P.M. Cormmunication from Pres. National Shade Tree Conference extending invitation to Council to attend Conference to be held at Riverside, May 2Jrd, 24th and ~5th was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from Pres.Santa Ana City Schools express- ing appreciation for plaque presented to the Team and School thru winning the championship of Southern California in the C.I.F. Division in 1945, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from Veterans Organizations extending invitation to the Council to attend meeting to be held in the "Little Theater" of the Santa Aha High Schhol Feb. 8th, at 8 P.M. was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from City Engineer advising that improve- ments on Westwood and 18th through Tract 109S have been completed was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was receiv and filed and Clerk authorized to release bond of E.C. Rogers in the amount of $1,000.00. Resignation of Thomas McMullen, police officer, effect- ive Feb. 1st, 1946 was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Decke~t and carried, communication was received and filed. A petition signed by ten residents and property owners in the vicinity of Broadway and Pomona Sts., requesting mthat a street light be installed at the intersection was read. ,d In Re House Moverts Bond Joe Shoen In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Demand s In Re Appointment G.S.Howarth~ Police Dept. In Re Communication City Engineer In Re Beyerage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, petition~was referred to Engineer and Street Commissioner for.~inveStigation and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, bond of Joe Shoen, housemover, written by The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. of Hamilton, Ohio, in the amount of $1,000.00 ~was appx~ved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, report of Building Dept. for month of Jan. 1946 and Judge's report for Jan. 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 1591 t~ 1837 inclusive. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the appointment of Gilbert Scott Howarth, as an emergency patrolman, effective Jan. 28th, 1946, was approved, ~oviding that the number of employees does not exceed e quota allowed. Copy of communication of City Engineer to Secy. Board of Education relative to condition of sidewalks in front of schools was re~d and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was approved and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati¢ of alcoholic beverage applications made by Victor J. Borchard, 631 S. Main to be transferred from Archie M., John M. & Marion C. Henry, and Eugene & Frederick E. Kahen, 1232 S. Main St. to be transferred from Louise Kahen, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, applications of Norman E. Hooper and Lloyd L. Howard to drive taxis for the Broadway Cab Co., and Savoy D. LaPlante to drive taxis for the Black & Green Cab Co., were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. In Re Application - Motor Vehicle Permit Edward A. White In Re Application Taxicab Permit J.K.Haynes & W.M.Lam In Re Amendment to Application Thatcher & Hollingsworth In Re Bids - Cast Iron Pipe In Re Taxicab PeEnit Robert G. Sturges On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, application of Edward A. '~hite to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at ll4 S. Main St. was held over for thirty days and Clerk authorized to advertise in accordance with automobile dealer's 0rdinance. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and ea~ried, application of J.K.Haynes and W.M. Lam to operate a Taxicab Company, to be known as the "Lo Fare Cab Co." at 224 East Third St., was referred to the Taxicab Committee to report back at the next meeting. An amendment to application of George B. Thatcher and Don L. Hollingsworth for permission to add temporar~y shelter, open on three sides, l0 ft wide and 18 ft. long to the temporary building to be erected on the southeas' corner of 17th and Patton Streets, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and the carried~ permission was granted to add/shelter to the proposed temporary building to be erected. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering the furnishing of 8000 feet of twelve inch diameter Enameline (cement lined) class 180, bell and spigot cas~ iron pipe; and 2000 feet of eight inch diameter Enamelin class 180, bell and s~igot cast iron pipe. Bid of National Cast Iron Pipe: 8,000 ft. 12" x 18' B&~, Class 180 p~pe $ ~.34 ft. 2,000 ft. 8" x 18' " " 1.37 ft. Bond in ~nount of $1800.00. Bid of American Cast Iron Pipe Co.: 5,000 ft. 12" B&S Mono-Cast"Enameline" Centrifugal pipe class lB0 in 16' lengths for 180 pounds working pressure $ ~.39~ ft. 2,000 ft. 8" B&S Mono-Cast"Enameline" Centrifugal pipe class 1S0 in 16' lengths for 1BO pounds working pressure 1.392 ft. Bond in amount ~f $1600.00. Bid of United States Pipe & Foundry Co.: $,000 ft of lB" Class lB0, Super deLavaud, Centrifugally Cast, B.&.S. Cast Iron Pipe, 18-foot lengths, made to conform with Federal Specification WW-P-421, Type I, Tar coated outside and seal coated cement mortar lined inside, 1/16" minimum thickness $ 2.33 ft.. 2 0 0 ft. of " 1 8 B~ in amoun~ o~ $~0~.~0. eec. 1.S85 ft. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, bids were referred to Engineer and Auditor for checking and to report back at the next meeting. The recommendation of the Taxicab Committee was read relative to granting of taxicab permit to Robert G. Sturges covering the operation of a Taxicab Co. to be known as the "Rainbow Cab Co." Delbert Larsh, attorney, on behalf of the Broadway Cab Co. and Black & Green Cab Co., protested against issuanc. In Re Application Pool Hall Paul P. Ortega & Joe H. Perez In Re Petition to annex territory southeast of Santa Ana In Re Request loading zone - W.R.Gor~on In Re Planning Cormnission Variance - Res. No.$8 Harold Fermner In Re Appoint employee for Planning Commission of permit to Robert G. Sturges on the grounds that the necessity does not exist for the operation of another Taxicab Company. Matter was discussed between the City Attorney and Delbert Larsh and it was decided that the hearing date shall be held on February 18th, 1946. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was received and filed and unless an appeal is filed within five days, the action of the Taxicab Cemmitteeshall be mandatory; otherwise matter will be delayed until next meeting. ,, On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Paul P. Ortega and Joe H. Perez to operate a pool hall at 1030 Logan St. was approved. Pe~i~ion having been checked by the City Clerk and suffi cien~ number of slgna~ures of qualified electors at~ache en motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the petition for annexation of contiguous property located southeast of Santa Ana was referred to the Planning Commission to determine if the buildings and public improvements in the territory proposed to be annexed are inferior to the standard of design of building construction requirements and public improve- ments required by ordinances and regulations of the City ~f Santa Ana and that the Planning Commission make its report to the City Council within forty days. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, request of W.R.Gordon, at 8th and Spurgeon Sts for a loading zone by the entrance of their garage e~ the Spurgeon Street side was referred to the Street Comm~.ssioner and Street Superintendent to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dmckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, comm~mication and Resolution No. 88 of the Planning Commission denying application of Harold Fermmer to erect a service station at 1441 S. Flower St more particularly described as Lots 13 and 14, Block 22 of Tract ~o. 382, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Planning Commission was authorized to spen8 up to $1,000.00 for the services of an Engineer for the balance of the fiscal year and if such an Engineer is employed he shall use the Planning Commission's office and work only with such Commission and not with the Engineer's office. In Re Amend portion ZOning Ordinance In Re Reso. No. 3432 Accepting Deed Norma Y. Minnick & husband In Re Reso. No. 3433 Ethel G. Wilson in Re Reso. No. 3434 George W. Rose & wife In Re Reso. No. 3435 Charles E. Walker & wife On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to amend that portion of the Zoning Ordinance requiring a l0 ft. rear yard in the C-1 and C-2 Districts and present Ordinance at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee D~eka~t~ seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Reso;ution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement For Road Purposes" on North Flower Street between 15th and 17th Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3432 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho,,man Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement For Road Purposes" on North Flower Street between 18th and 17th Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3433 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho,,man Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney snd carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement For Road Purposes" on North Flower Street between 1Sth and l?th Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3434 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho,,man. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement For Road Purposes" on N~rth Flower Street between 1Sth and 17th Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3435 and passed by the following vote: 139 In Re Reso. No. 3436 OEna Rosana Ross In Re Reso. No. 3437 James B. Tucker & wife In Re Condemnation proceedings property of Charles R. Beutel Flo~Jer St. btn 16th & 17th In Re Actuary Report - Pension Plan Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W. Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None W. Eugene Dixon, J. Cheney~ On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement For Road Purposes" on North Flower Street between 15th and 17th Streets~ was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3436 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, '¢~. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hof fman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement For Road Purposes" on North Flower Street between 15th and 17th Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3437 and passed by the following vote: Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Engineer was instr~cted to prepare description of property owned by Charles R. Beutel located on North Flower Street, between 15th and 17th Streets and turn over to the City Attorney to prepare Resolution to start eondemnation~~ p~ceedings on this property; Attorney instructed to present Resolution at the next meeting. C.A.McCullough appeared before the Council requesting that an actuary report be made for the purpose of placin on the November ballot a proposition covering a pension plan for City Employees under the State Employees' Retirement System. On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, an actuary report was ordered requested from the Board of Administration of the State Employeesf Retirement System. 140 APPROVED: J Mayor'of t-h~it~f Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. 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 February 4th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall February 18th, 1946. In Re Communication Herb Alleman In Re Minutes of Joint Outfall Sewer - Advertise for bids In Re Co~unication Director of Recreation In Re Communication Gambrell & White V:30 P.M Communication from Herb Alleman suggesting that the Cit of Santa Ana cooperate with the member cities of Orange County as regards to the enlarging and improving of the outfall sewer system, wae read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint me et lng Outfall Sea, er/held at Anaheim, February 7th, 1946, were approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk was ~uthorized to advertise for bids on the basis of three items: Item 1. Booster Pumping Plant Station; Item 2. Sludge Digestion Tank; Item 3. Combination bid on Booster Pumping Station and Sludge Digester Tank, for installation at the Joint Outfall Sewer. Con~aunication from Director of Recreation suggesting that at least two Youth Centers and several night lighte playgrounds be established, supervised by qualified and trained personnel, in an effort to decrease Juvenile delinquency was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from Gambrell & White relative applicatioz of Eastern Air Lines for Southern Transcontinental Rout. serving Santa Ana was read sd on;motion of Trustee In Re Con~unicat ion P.T.A. Council In Re Request American Legion Post NG. 31 Use of Bowl In Re Request Pres. Orange Co. Dahlia Society In Re Well at City DLunp Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Trustee Deckert. Communication from Pres. Ssnta Ana P.T.A. Council requezting that the City of Santa Aha acquire and main- tain a supervised connnunity recreational center and playground for the youth of Santa Ana and recommending that building facilities on the W. 8th St. site of the A.A.F.W.T.C. be utilized for this purpose, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was directed to write the Pres. Santa Aha P.T.A. Council stating that the Council is in sympathy with the program as outlined and that at the present time the Army is in possession of this property but that negotiations are under way with Washington endeavoring to secure part of these faciliti~ for housing purposes for returned veterans. ,, Con~nunication from American Legion Santa Aha Post No. 3~ requesting use of the Municipal Bowl on July 3rd and 4th for the purpose of staging the Fire Works Pageant on July 4th, was read. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, request wam referred to a committee composed of Trustees Deckert and Chairman~With power to act. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of President Orange County Dahlia Society for use of plot of ground north of the Union Oil Station at the intersection of North Main St. and Santa Aha Boulevard for a dahlia garden was read and permission granted. ,, Communication from City Engineer relative to drilling of a 10" well at the City Dump ground at an approximate cost of $1000,00 plus electric equipment at $3V$,00 complete or alternate proposal of a gasoline engine and pump with a small elevated tank which will cost approximately $310.00 plus the cost of the tower on which to set the tank, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the recommendation of the City Engineer that the well be drilled and the electric equipment be pur- chased if the Edison Company can furnish power at a reasonable cost, was accepted if and when the lease of the present lessee and the City of Santa Aha has bee~ extended or renewed. 1'42 In Re Communication Civil Service Board In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Pool Hall Application Ira W. Shives In Re Offer of Nolan M. Doss; Parcel of property Communication from Civil Service Commission relative reinstatement of J.J.Hansen to position of Fire Marshal with attendant pay for this position pending a pro- motional examination to establish an eligibility list for this position was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati¢ of alcoholic beverage applications made by Michael Nolfetto, 202 W. 3rd St.; Ira W. Shtves, 417 Bush St.; Charles D. Simmons, 1904 W. 3rd St., to be transferred from Enrique M. 0ntiveros; Ivan Brooks and Hildreth V. Houch, 41S W. 4th St.; and Ra~nd W. Gorman and Abe Granas, 1822 S. Main St. to be transferred from Raymond W. Gorman and Abe Granas, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, applications of Joseph A. Stuart, Harold A. Belwood, Glenn D. Ezelle, Wesley Herman Bates and Roscoe J. Green to drive taxis for the Broadway Cab Co., and application of Russell W. Gale to drive taxis for the Black and Green Cab Co., and application of Carl E. Richey to drive bus for the Santa Ana Bus Co,, ~nd application of Ralph D. Rankin tO drive for the City ~imousine Service, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Ira ~¥. Shives for permission to operate a pool hall at *17 Bush St., was referred to the Police Department for investigation and written report and to report back at the next meeting. The-offer of Nolon M. Doss in the amount of $600.00 for parcel of land owned by the City of Santa Ana described as beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot i of the Dericot Tract, thence south 80 feet, thence east 33.7 feet, thence in a northwesterly direction parallel with Union Pacific Railroad Tract to a point 4 feet east of the point of beginning, thence to point of beginning, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Mayor was appointed as a committee of one to investigate and report back at the next meeting. In Re Monthly Reports In Re House Mover's Bonds In Re Change of Zone Weber Baking Co. In Re Resol. No. ~438 Loading Zone W. side Spurgeon St. btn 5th & 6th Sts. In Re Install Street Light -'Broadway & Pomona Sts. In Re Application - Motor Vehicle Permit J.B.Peters, et al On mot~.on of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the report of the Police Department .for month of January, 1946 and reports of Poundmaster for Decembe 1945 and January, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bond of S.E.Talbert, housemover, written by the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, in the amount of $1,000.00 and bond of Calvin J. Culp, housemover, written by the General Casualty Company of America, in the amount of $1,000.00 were approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on March 4th, 1946, relative to change of zone from R-1 and R-2 Districts to C-2 business district on property described as follows: Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block "A", Tract No. 511, being located on north side of Roe Drive back of Weber Baking Co., at 2656 North Main Street, in accord- ance with the application of Weber Baking Company. On recommendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Deek$~t, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entltSed: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under 0rdinance No. 1030" establishing a loading zone on the West side of Spurgeon Street between 5th and 6th Sts., located as follows: the Northerly 17.5 feet of the Southerly 148.V feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3438 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, T~ustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa HofFman. None W. Eugene Dixon On recommendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Engineer was authorized to install an overhead light at the intersection of Broadway and Pomona Streets. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, application of J.B.Peters, Henry C. Shaw and Dexwood Downs to conduct the business of dealing in vehicles at 2002 South Main St., was held over for thtrtl days and Clerk authorized to advertise in accordance witl automobile dealer.s Ordinance. ]_44 In Re Permit to operate Taxicab Company - Robt. G. Sturges In Re Application Taxicab Permit J.K.Haynes & W.N.Lam In Re Award of Contract Cast Iron Pipe The Clerk commenced the reading of the report of the Taxicab Committee granting application of Robt. G. Sturges to operate the RainbOw Cab Co. at 401 W.Sth St. Delbert Larsh, attorney, for H~gh Staton and E.A.Erb, present owners of Taxicab Companies, appeared before the Council objecting to granting of Taxicab Permit to Robt. G. Sturges on the grounds that the necessity does not exist for the operation of another Taxicab Company. James Walker, attorney, for Robt. G. Sturges, stated that the Taxicab Co~nission has the power to grant or deny applications to operate a Taxicab Company and that his client has confoz~ned to all rules and regulations required by the Taxicab Ordinance. Cy Featherly appeared before the Council on behalf of Robt. G. Sturges, stating that to his knowledge and belief Robt. G. Sturges intends to operate a well regulated Taxicab Company and is entitled to a peEnit to operate such Taxicab Company. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the appeal was denied and action of the Taxicab Con~nittee upheld and sustained. Roll Call Trustees Ayes Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. On motion Haan, Asa Hoffman Trustees Noes None ~rustees Absent W. Trustees Not Voting of Trustee Eugene Dixon W.J.Cheney Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, Robt. G. Sturges was grqnted a permit to operate the Rainbow Cab Company at 401 West Fifth St., within the limitations of his application covering the operation of four taxicabs. Chairman of the The recommendation of the/Taxicab Committee on the application of J.K.Haynes and W.M.Lam to operate a Taxicab Company, to be known as the "Lo Fare Cab Co." was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was held over until next meeting. Delbert Larsh, attorney for Broadway Cab Co. and Black and Green Cab Co., filed an oral notice of appeal against granting of a permit to J.K.Haynes and W.M.Lam to operate a taxicab company. On recommendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, contract was awarded to the National Cast Iron Pipe Co. covering the furnishing of 5000 feet of twelve inch diameter Enameline (cement lined) class 150, bell and spigot cast iron pipe; and 2000 feet of eight inch diameter 145 In Re Resol. No. 3439 Condemnation of certain parcel of Real Property In Re Application Auto Dealer Chas. R. Carothers In Re Application Auto Dealer Thatcher & H~llingsworth In Re Petition Street Light Washington & Nestwood In Re Communication City Attorney In Re Employment of O'Melveny & Myers Enameline, class 150, bell and spigot cast iren pipet and Purchasing Agent authorized to purchase pipe at the bidder,s price. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing the Condemnation of a Certain Parcel of Real Property for Public Street Purposes" being certain parcel of real property located on No. Flower Street between lSth andlTth Streets was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3439 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho,,man. None W' Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, application of Chas. R. Carothers to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 310 East Fifth Street, was granted and Clerk authorized to issue license. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, application of George B. Thatcher and Don L. Hollingsworth to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at the Southeast corner of 17th and Patton Streets, was granted and Clerk authorized to issue license. A petition signed by nine property owners residing in the vicinity of Washington and Westwood Avenues, request lng that a street light be installed at the intersectioz of ~ashington and Westwood Avenues was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried matter was referred to the Street Superintendent and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. Comzaunication from City Attorney reconmnending that the law firm of 0'Melveny and Myers be employed to conduct ~ll proceedings on the special bond election which is tc be submitted to the electors of the City of Santa Aha on April 9th, 1946 was read and on motion of Trustee and carried Deckert, seconded by Cheney,/comm~mication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the law firm of 0'Melveny and Myers was employe to conduct all necessary proceedings in connection with 146 In Re Resol. No. 3440 Acquisition & Construction of certain Municipal Improvements --Elect ion April 9th, 1946 In Re Petition - Annex territory southeast of Santa Ana In Re Resol. No. 5441 Author. execution of Contract on behalf of City with National H~using Agency APPROVED: / ayor of the-C~y of Santa Ana. the special bond election to be held April 9th, 1946, at a fee of one-fifth of one per cent of the bonds author- ized at the election. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Demand the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Municipal Improvements and Making Findings Relating Thereto." was and Ayes, Trustees read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3440 passed by the following vote: Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to prepare the necessa polling places and election boards and that such polling places be open from ?:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., April 9, 194 for Special Bond Election. Petition for annexation of property southeast of the City limits of Santa Ana having been referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, same was referred back to the Council by the Cormmission with the statement that buildings and public improvements in the territory proposed to be annexed are of the same structure and design as buildings in the vicinity. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolx~ion entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract on Behalf of City of Santa Ana with the National Housing Agency Federal Public Housing Authority" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3441 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Chene~, Asa Hoffman. None W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adJourned.~ /f city Clerk Y City Council met in regular session. Council Chan~ber Santa Ana City Hall March 4th, 1948. 7:30 P.M. 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 con~nenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the C~ty Council having received copies of the Minutes of February 18th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re Cormnunication Orthodox World Council In Re Communication Senate Resol.No.33 In Re Communication Senate Resol. No.38 In Re National Housing Agency In Re Beverage Applications Communication from Orthodox World Council requesting building or office space to be used for meeting rooms was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Che~ and carried, Clerk was instructed to advise that the City of Santa Aha does not have available any office or building space at this time. . Communication from Secretary of the Senate, together with Senate Resolution No. 33 relative procedure in taking a special census under Federal supervision was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, co~nunication and Resolution were received and filed. Co~2nunication from Secretary of the Senate, together with Senate Resolution No. 38 relative Construction and Employment Act was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, cormnunication and Resolution were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor was authorized on behalf of the City of Santa Ana to sign an agreement to terminate the site Street lease at the West Eighth/Headquarters with the United States Government and hold the United States Government haEnless in so far as any claims for restoration of said premises are concerned for veterans housing ProJec~ No. CAL-V-4382. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati( of alcoholic beverage applications made by Jennings A. Brown and Joseph E. Platt, 433 W. 4th St., to be trans- ferred from Waldo C. Robertson and Robert W. Bachelor, 500-02 So. Main St. to be transfered from Ramona Harris were received and filed. n In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Application to Solicit Funds 7th Day Adventist Church In Re Dance Application Coteriennes Club In Re Dance Application Clarence D. Grauel In Re Request Geo. Rice - Driveways In Re Request ~artha Koofolis - Overhead light In Re Request Fred L. & Wm. W.Walker - Driveway In Re .Request - Fred Smith Street lights On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, applicatlonsvof Owen Glen Brantley, Ernest J. NcCain, Charles S. Trapp, Tom Jeff Dickerson, H.Curtis Jones, Kirk M. Richards, Jess E. Brimhall, Lendal Wayne McWatters, Amado H. Gallardo, Robert Vincent Knieling, Merle Vernon Hart, William L. Young and Robert 0. Engleman were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, application of Seventh-Day Adventist Church to solicit funds, was granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of the Coteriennes Club to conduct a public dance at the Ebell Club on Friday, March 99th, 1946, was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Clarence D. Grauel to conduct public dances at the V.F.~j. Hall, Sth aud Broadway, beginning Saturday, March 9th, 1946, was granted. Request of Geo. Rice for permission to remove the curb at 612 West 1st St., and install two 38 ft. driveways or entrances to his place of business was read and on and e~rried, motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan,/matter was referred to Street Superintendent and Street Com~issione with Dower to act. Request of Martha Koofolis that an overhead light be installed at the intersection of 6th and Hawley Streets was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to the Street Superintendent an8 Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. Communication from Blodget and Tobias requesting that their clients Fred L. aud William W. Walker be granted permission to cut the curb and install driveway outwardl from the easterly 7~ ft. section of their building now being constructed at ~nd and Lacy Streets was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was referred to Street Superintendent and Street Commissioner with power to act. Request of Fred Smith that street lights be installed in the~lOO block of South Lowell Street was read and on motioo of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried 149 In Re Agreement Floyd B. Rogers Tract No. 1134 In Re Communication & Map of Proposed Tract No. ll4~ In Re House Mover's Bond In Re Application Robert G. Sturges Additional cabs In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Demands In Re Con~nunication Fire Chief matter was referred to Street Superintendent and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. Letter agreement signed by Floyd B. Rogers that he would install sewer lines, water lines, sidewalk, curbs and asphaltic concrete pavement with a ~inimum thicknes~ of 4" on ~Vestwood Ave. from 17th St. northerly 586.37 ft. being Tract No. 1134, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Floyd B. Rogers was granted permission to make the improvements as outlined in Tract No. 1134 and Clerk authorized to certify approval of the map and retain check, in the amount of $1,000.00, until such time as the improvements are completed. Communication from Siegel & Raub together with tenta~iwE map of proposed Tract No. ll4V was referred to the City Engineer for study and to report back at the next meeting, on motion o£ Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bond of ~:~.D.Schoenberger and E.D.Schoenberger, doing business as Bucey House Moving Company, housemovers, written by the Maryland Casualty Company, in the amount of ~j~l,O00.O0, was approved, received and filed. Application of Robert G. Sturges, doing business as the Rainbow Cab Co. at 401 ~Vest Fifth St., f~ permLtssion to Operate four additional taxicabs was read and on motion of Trustee Decke~t, seconded by Haan and carried~ application was refer~ed to the Taxicab Co~aission to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the report of the Building Inspector for Feb. 1946 and report of Judge's office for Feb. 1946 were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 1838 to ~080 inclusive. On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Fire Chief advising that he has comolied with ruling of the City Attorney and has reinstated J.J.Hansen as acting Fire Marshal, with pay retroactive to Jan. 18, 1946, was received and filed. 't'50 In Re Franchise checks Sou. Counties Gas Co. &Sou. Calif. Edison Co. In Re Request Chief of Police In Re Petition So. Main St. In Re Permit to operate Taxicab Co. J.K.Haynes & W.~I.Lam In Re Reso. No. 3442 Giving Notice of Proposed Annexation of Territory to City of Santa Ana In Re Employment City Planner On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, check from the Southern Counties Gas Co. in th~ amount of $6,305.31 covering franchise tax for 1945 and check from the Southern California Edison Co. Ltd. in the amount of $4,553.84 covering franchise tax for 1948 were referred to the Auditor for checking and deposit. ,. Communication from Chief of Police requesting an add- itional ten men and two women for the Police Department was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to the Police Commissioner for study and discussion with the Chief of Police and to report back at the next meeting. A petition was presented signed by approximately 1BO merchants and property ovmers on South Main St., request lng that all trees and shrubbery in the parking areas on South Main St. be removed or eliminated. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, petition was referred to the Forestry Board for study and to report back at the next meeting. ,, On recommendation of the Taxicab Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, J.K. Haynes and W.M.Lam were granted permission to operate the Lo Fare Cab Company at 522 Bush Street within the limitations of their application. Residents and property owners in the area proposed to be annexed southeast of the City of Santa Ana appeared before the Council requesting information as to advantages and disadvantages of being annexed to the Cit of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Giving Notice of Proposed Annexation of Territory to the City of Santa Aha" setting forth the hearing date as of April 1st, 1948, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3442 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None W. Eugene Dixon On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, G. Millard Parks was employed as City Planner, effective April 18th, 1946, for the purpose of establishing a 151 In Re Reso. No. 3443 Est. loading zone W. Walnut St. In Re Application Auto Dealer Edward A. White In Re Ordinance Calling SpeCial Election 4-9-46 Bonded Indebtedness for Municipal Improvements In Re Application for Pool Hall Ira W. Shives In Re Request for street light - Washington & Westwood In Re Change of Zone Weber Baking Co. Master Highway Plan, revisdng the land use ordinance and taking care of routine planning matters; all under the direction and supervision of the City Planning Cormntssion. On motion of Trustee Haan, 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 ~Yest Walnut Stree between Patton and Flower Streets, located as follows: the westerl 90 feet of the easterly ll? feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3443 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Tr~stees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Hash, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, app- lication of Edward A. White to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at ll4 South Main Street, was granted and Clerk authorized to issue license. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha, California, Ordering, Calling, and Providing for and Giving Notice of a Special Election to be held in said City on Tuesday, April 9, 1948, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of said City Four Propositions to Incur Bonded Indebtedness by said City for Certain Municipal Improvements" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On recommendation of the Chief of Police and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, peEnission was granted Ira W. Shires to conduct a pool hall at 417 Bush Street. On recommendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Cheney seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to install a street light at the intersection of Washington and ~estwood Avenues. No written or oral protests were received against the ohange of zone from R-1 and R-2 Districts to C-2 business district on property described as follows: Lots 4, 8, 6 and 7, Block "A" Tract No. $11, being located on north side of Roe Drive back of Weber Baking Co., at 2856 North Main St., in accordance with the application of Weber Baking Company. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare necessary 0r~inance covering the change of zone of this property. 152 APPROVED Mayor of the ~y of Ssmta Ana. City Council met Meeting called to order by Mayor HofDman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Absent: Tr~stees In Re Taxicab in regular adjourned session. Applications In Re Dance Application Margarette Ticer In Re C ommunic at ion Mrs. C.E.Sliger In Re Request Fred L. & Wm. W. Driveway Wal~er- On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, March llth, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. ~ ~~ W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. W. Eugene Dixon. Co~mcil Chambers Santa Aha City Hall March llth, 1946. 7:30 P.M. Haan, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried~ applications of Johanna Lampoltshamer, Will~am Lam, Doyle Reddick, J. Kenneth Haynes, William J. Klein, John M. ~auro, Charles A. Booth, Marten Kollenberger, Clarence F. Couch, Wilbur E. Teeters, Allen A. Brewer to drive taxicabs and application of Daniel G. Harris to drive bus, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of TrUstee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Margarette Ticer for permission to conduct a public dance, sponsored by the Moose Lodge Saturday, March 16th, 1946, at 404~ West Fourth St., was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Mrs. C.E.Sliger, 1043 West Myrtle St. reference attitude of Plumbing Inspector whe~ making inspection of property located at 1039-1043 West Myrtle St., was referred to the Building Inspector to report back at the next meeting. Supplemental communication from Blodget & Tobias request lng that their clients, Fred L. and William W. Walker be granted permission to increase length of their driveway to 75 ft. alone East 2nd St., and install a 35 ft. driv way along Lacy St., was read. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, per- mission was granted Fred L. and William W. Walker to install a 75 ft. driveway along East 2nd St., and 35 ft. driveway along Lacy Street. 153 In Re Petition E. 1st & Lyon Sts. Pedestrian signal In Re Petition E. 1st & Lyon Sts. Street lights In Re Report of Police Dept. In Re Resignation Leonard L. Deuel, Jr. In Re :Application for Variance No. 85 Charles D. Swanner, Jr. In Re Application for Variance No. 60 F. Russell Hardcastle In Re Request - Martha KOofolis and Fred'Smith - Street lights A petition was presented signed by twenty-five resident: and property owners in the vicinity of East First and Lyon Sts., requesting that a hand operated pedestrian signal be installed at the crossing of East First and Lyon Streets. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to the City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. A petition was presented signed by seven residents and property owners in the vicinity of East First and Lyon Sts., requesting that several lights be installed on South Lyon Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was referred to the City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the report of the Police Department for month of February, 1946, was received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the resignation of Leonard L. Deuel, Jr. Police Officer, effective March 9, 1948, was accepted. On motion of Trustee Deck~rt, seconded by Haan and carried, cor~nunication and Resolution No, 65 , of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Charles D. Swarmer, Jr. to conduct business of chiropractor at residence located at ll6 E. Washington, being Lot 8 in Crookshank & ~Vakeham's Addition to Santa Ana, w~s approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 60, of the Planning Commission approving application of F. Russell Hardcastle and Rosann M. Hardcastle, on behalf of 0.E. Wilkinson, to conduct a real estate business at 109 E. 7th St., was approved. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Engineer was instructed to install an overhead street light at the intersection of Sixth and Hawley Streets and at the end of Lowell Street approximately one block south of Fatrview Avenue. In Re Tract No. 1147 Siegel & Raub In Re Lease with Jack Arutian - City Dump In Re Ordinance No. 1188 Calling Special Election April 9, 1946, Bonded Indebtedness for Municipal Improvements AP PR OVF~D: J May~r of ~ City of Santa Aha. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, com~aunication from City Engineer stating that Ordinance No. 349 covering subdivisions stipulates that sidewalks be constructed and recommending that no sctiom be taken towards approving map of Tract No. 1147, as submitted by Siegel & Raub until an easement has been furnished, was held over until next meeting. On motion of Trustee Decker,, seconded by Cheney and carried, Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute agreement with Jack Arutian on behalf of the City of Santa Ana covering the operation of the City Dump for a period of three years, beginning ~Tarch 1st, 1946. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Auditor was authorized to obtain sealed quotations on the drilling of a City well at the Dump; such quotations to be opened at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Purchasing Agent wRs authorized to order overhead tank and pump for the City well to be used at the Dump. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and c~rried, the following 0rdiman6e entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, California, Ordering, Calling, and Providing for and giving Notice of a Special Election to be held in said City on Tuesday, April 9, 1946, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of said City Four Propositions to Incur Bonded Indebtedness by Said City for Certain Municipal Improvements" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1158 and passe8 by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent,Councilmen Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, t~e City Council adjourned. City Clerk 155 Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall March 18th~ 1946. 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. E~gene Dixon The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes smd each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of March 4th, 1946 and March llth, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re Communication Conference of Mayors In Re Communication Dept. of Public Health In Re Communication Metro.Water Dist. In Re Request - loading zone - o.~.Damly ~.lobe In Re Beverage Applications 7:30 P.M. Communication from United Stat~s Conference of Mayors requesting that City of Santa Aha participate in and financially s~pport the important work which the Con- ference is carrying ou in behalf of the cities was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to the Mayor to report back at the next meeting. Communication from Department of Public Health enclosin new sewage disposal resolutions, was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and resolutior~were referred to the Mayor and Engineer to report back. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, commuuication from Metropolitan Water District reference to maintenance of a policy of limiting water service to consumers within the boundaries of the con- stituent areas of the District was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed. Request of Santa Ana Daily Globe for a loading zone a$ong the French St. side of their building located at 4th and FrSnch Sts., was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request was referred to St. Engineer and St. Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried~ notifications of the State Board of Equalizati~ of alcoholic beverage applications made by Michael Molfetto, 405½ W. 3rd St. to be transferred from Canuta Arbonies; Joe G. Islas & Henry B. Ortega, 602 E. 4th St. to be transferred from Hildreth V. Houck and Joseph M. Amstadt, 614 E. 1st St., were received and filed. In Re Communication Veterans Welfare Board In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Resignation City Attorney In Re Applications for position City Attorney In Re Request Home 0il Co. In Re Patrol Service L.~!.Guyon Permit In Re Request Nfs. C.E.Paul- Victory House Cormnunication from Veterans' Welfare Board together with petition for cancellation of certain taxes now appearing on the tax records as a lien against property owned by the Veterans' Welfare Board in Santa Ana was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of John J. Kirby, Charles Hans Padruth, William R. Lunsford and William C. Ray to drive ta×icabs, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the resignation of 0.A.Jacobs, as City Attorne effective April 1st, 1946, was accepted with regrets. The Chairman of the Board suggested that applications of John K. Colwell, George E. Bradley and Jack J. Rimel for position as City Attorney be referred to the Council as a whole to be considered at a meeting to be called by the Chairman. Request of Home 0il Co. for per~tission to set two light standards inside set back line at northeast corner of Main and Hobart St. and ~t 1401 No. Main St., was read and on motion of Trustee Rash, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was referred to City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. The application of Lafayette Madison Guyon for a permit to operate a patrol service in Santa Ana under the name~ of the Orange County Merchants Patrol and Orange Co~unty Private Detective Agency was read and on Eot~on of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney an~ carried, matter was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and to report back at next meeting. The request of Mrs. C.?.Paul for use of Victory House during the month of April, to be placed at the northeast corner of Fourth and Sycamore Sts., for the purpose of promoting the Congressional Program on the Control of Cance~ was re~d and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was granted. In Re Application Sot~.Pac.R.R. Co. Franchise In Re Bids - Booster Pumping Station & Sludge Digestion Tank - J. 0.Se~cr In Re Additional taxicabs- Rainbow Cab Co. i57 On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the application of the Southern Pacific Railroa Company, a corporation, for a franchise to construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate standard gauge railro~ tracks in and across Fourth Street, was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report back next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering construction of booster p~unping station and sludge digestion tank at the Joint 0utfall Sewer. Bid of G.E.Kerns with bond in the amount of ten per cent of the amount of the bid, as follows: Booster P~umping Plant: Item NO. 1 Unit !) 36,000.00 " " 2 " 6,000o00 Sludge Digestion Tank: Item No. 1 Unit ~ 57,460.00 " " 2 " 6,000.00 " " 3 " 200.00 " " ~ " 1,000o00 " " 5 " 3,qO0oO0 Booster Pumping Plant and Sludge Digestion Tank: Item No. i Umit ~108,360.00 Bid of 0berg and Cook with bond in the amount of :i~8,000.00, as follows: Sludge Digestion ~ank: Item No. 1 t~"lt~ (~ 64,765.00 " " g " 2,620.00 " " 3 " 1,300.00 " " 4 " 1,492o00 " " 5 " 4~294.00 Bid of HoagLtand-Findlay Engr. Co. with bond in the amount of ter per cent of the amount of the bid, as follows: Booster Pumping Plant and Sludge Digestion Tank: Item ~o. i Unit q~ 112,600.00 Bid of Shipyard Construction Co. with bond in the amount of Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars, as follows Booster P~nuping Plant: Lump sum Schedule "A" Sludge Digestion Tank: Lump sum Schedule "B" Booster Pumping Plant and Lump sum .~ 46,096.00 ,i~ 105,804.00 Sludge Digestion Tank: ~ 151,900.00 Bid of Wonderly Construction Co., with bond in the amount of ten per cent of the amount of the bid, as follows: Booster Pumping Plant: Item No. 1 Sludge Digestion Tank: Ite~ No. 1 Booster Pumping Plant Item No. i ~ 32,342.00 Unit ,~;, " 6,201,00 ~ft ~) 61,966.00 " 4,853.00 " 1,104.00 " 691.00 " 5~815.00 and Sludge Digestion Tank: Unit !~ 111,572.00 On motion of Trustae Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bids were referred to the City Auditor and Join 0utfall Sewer Engineer for checking and report back at next meetiog. On recommendation of the Taxicab Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of the Rainbow Cab Co. to operate four additional taxicabs was approved. In Re Protest Used car lot 2002 So.Main St. In Re Petitions Removal of treem So. ~ain St. In Re Change of Zone A.A.Crawford Reso$. No. 63 In He Change of Zone Mary S. Natkins Resol. No. 62 was read A protest/si£~ned by eleven property owuers in the 1900 and 2000 blocks South Main St. against the granting of permission to establish a used car lot at 2002 South Main St. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was referred to the Attorney and Engine~ for checking and report back at the next meeting. Communication from Secretary of the Forestry Board recommending to the City Council thatMain Stre~t from First Street to the south City Limits be designated for Cocos Plumosas, was read. Six additional petitions were presented by merchants and property owners om South Main Street requesting thai all trees and shrubbery in parking areas on South ~ain St. be removed or eliminated. Messrs. Gene Kahen, 0rson Hunter, Ed Zirinsk~j, ?.A.Smitk an~ Edgar ~Lentz appeared before the Board voicing their opinions and insisting that all trees be removed and protesting against the planting of Cocos Plumosas, as recommended by the Forestry Board. Trustee Haan made a motion that all trees be removed from parking areas on South Main St. Motion was lost for lack of a second. Trustee Deckert made a motion that if any merchant on South Main St. desired to have trees removed from in front of his property that such trees be removed but for the present trees that are in front of residential property on South Msin St. for lack of a second. On motion of Trustee Haan, remain. Motion was lost seconded by Cheney and carried, all trees were ordered removed from parking areas on South Main Street. On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of Meneral circulation, ten days prior tc next meeting of the Council on April 1st, 1946, relative to change of zone from R-1 to R-~ all property now within the following described exterior boundary line, to-wit: All of Lot Four (4) of Block "B" of Goepper's Addition to the City of Santa Ana, in accordance with application of A.A.Crawford. On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior t¢ r In Re Amendment to Zoning. Ordinance James B. Tucker Resol. No. 61 In Re Change of Zone Reso. No. 64 E½ of Blks. 64,65,65,67 S.A. East - Poinsettia In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. 1074 Weber Baking Co. i59 St. next meeting of the Council on April !st, 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the following described property, to-wit: 10.61 acres of land, bounded on the east by Ross St. on the west by Patton St. on the north by Seventeenth St. excepting therefrom the south 25 feet and the north 150 feet. The north fifty feet of said property to be reclassified as C-1 and the balance of the said property to be reclassified to R-3, in accordance with application of Mary S.Watkins On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Cotuacil on April 1st, 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the following described property, to-wit: 8.28 acres, lying between Patton St. on the east and Flower St. on the west, Fifteenth Street on the south and Seventeenth St. on th north, excepting the north 150 feet thereof, as follows the north fifty (50) fe~t of said property to be re- classified as C-1 and the balance of the said property to be reclassified to R-3, in accordance with applicati¢ of James B. Tucker. On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on April 1st, 1946, relativel to change of zone from R-3 to M-1 all property now withi~ the following described exterior boundary line, to-wit: The East one-half (E½) of Blocks 64, 65, 66 and 67 of Santa Aha East, also known as the area bound on the East by Poinsettia Street, on the north by Vance Street, the South by East Sixth Street and on the west by the alley running north and south immediately to the we~t of Poinsettia Street, On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney snd carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1OV4" and that Sheet No. ~3 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify as C-2 all propert now classified as R-1 and R-2 and lying within the exterior boundary line of the property described as follows: Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block "A", Tract No. 611, in accordance with application of Weber Baking Co., was J_60 In Re Traffic - Main St. In Re~ Street lights E. 1st & Lyon Sts. In Re Pedestrian signal E. 1st & Lyon Sts. In Re Quotations Drilling of well at City Dump APPROVED: J ~(ayor of th~ ~ty of Santa Ana. introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. Commtu~ication from City Engineer recommending that left hand turns at Zrd and Main Sts. be eliminated by busses and trucks; that parking be eliminated on Main St. between 1st and 6th Sts. to provide two traffic lanes each way through the business district and parking be prohibited on both sides of Ma~n St. from 1st to 6th Sts. between 4 P.~. ~nd 6 P.M. except on the east side between 8th and 8th Sts. where the curb is set back, was read. On reco~muendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to a committee composed of Trustees Haan and Cheney to report back at the next meeting. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, two overhead or mast arm lights were ordered installed on Lyon Street between 1st St. and Chestnut Avenue. On recommendation of Trustee Cheney, of the City Engineer and on motion seconded by Haan and carried, a hand operated pedestrian traffic signal could not be installed at 1st and Lyon Streets as this is a State Highway and Clerk directed to notify Nadie Kaufman, circulator of the petition, of this action. The purchasing AGent submitted two quotations on the drilling of a well at the City Dn~p, as follows: David McCalla ~, 1,11~.80 ~¥alter 0.~ Hill 1,1~1.25 0u moti~r of Trustee Cheney, seconded by gaa~ c~rried, the two quotations wer~ rejected and Purchasi Agent ~uthorized to have the well drilled at a cost not to exceed '~I~$.00 per foot. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, g the City Council adjourned. ~ /~ I Erma Keeler City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Absent: Trustees Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall April 1st, 1946. 7:30 P.M. Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman Otto R. Haan, 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 March 18th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried. In Re Minutes of Joint 0utfall Sewer - Award of Contract Pumping Plant & Sludge Digestion Tank In Re Report Diehl & Co. In Re Beverage Applications In Re Resignation Asst. City Attorney In Re Resol. No. 3444 Appointment City Attorney and Bond On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer meeting held at Anaheim, March 7th and 21st, were approved, received and filed. On reconnnendation of the Auditor and Joint 0utfall Sewe Engineer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bid of G.E.Kerns, under schedule "C~ including both pumping plant and sludge digestion tank, in the amount of $108,360.00 was accepted and Mayor and Clerk authorized to enter into a contract with G.E.Kerns and checks of unsuccessful bidders ordered returned. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the report of Diehl & Company advising that an examination of the books and accounts of the City of Santa Ana for the quarter ending Dec. 31st, 1945 has been completed, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equal- ization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Van Ronkel Co. 1502 W. 5th to be transferred from Jo Van Ronkel, and Archie E. & John K. Griswold, ll2 N.Main St. th be transferred from Bernice A. LeGrand, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the resignation of W.0.Gordon, as Assistant City Attorney, effective April 1st, 1946, was accepted. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, Appointing George E. Bradley as City Attorney to Fill the Unexpired Term of 0.A.Jacobs" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3444 In Re Re signat ion G. Scott Howarth-?olice Officer In Re Resignation G.F.Wagner - Police Officer In Re Communication Treesweet Products Co. Bridge across Santa Fe St. In Re Communication Treesweet Products Co. Improvement sewage facilities In Re Resignation - H.F.Faccou Police Dept. In Re Appointments Fire Dept. and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Councilmen Ab sent, C ounc ilmen Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney The oath of office was administered to George E. Bradley as City Attorney of the City of Santa Ana by the Clerk. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, bond of George E. Bradley, as City Attorney, written by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, in the amount of $1,000.00, for the period April 1st, 1948 to April 20th, 1947, was approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Dixon and carried, Officer, the resignation of G. Scott Howar~$,as Police effective April let, 1946, was accepted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the resignation of G. F. Wagner from the Police Department, effective March 1st, 1946, was accepted. Communication from Treesweet Products Co. requesting permission to construct a bridge across Santa Fe St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts. to support fruit conveyors, walkways for servicing conveyors and possibly/steam lines was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to Engineer and Attorney to report back at the next meeting. Communication from Treesweet Products Co. requesting improvement of sewage facilities serving their plant at 1060 E. 4th St., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to Engineer to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, resignation of Harlan F. Faccou, motorcycle officer, Police Dept., effective March 16th, 1946, was accepted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Fire Chief advising that James T. Klepper completed his probationary period as hoseman March 4th, 1946 and Joy M. West completed his probationary period as hoseman March 15th, 1946; David H. Smith was ~-einatat~d~o his fommer position on March l?th, 1946 and that Clyde Patmor w~e reemployed March 22nd, 1946 replacing James Price who resigned, was received and filed. In Re Claim for damages M.G.Robinson In Re Protest - Mrs. J.T.Wilson Removal of trees, So.Main St. (Diamond Cab Co.) In Re Application Taxicab Co. John J. Cain In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Demands In Re Request for Driveways Union Oil Co. S.H. cot. 3rd at Bush In Re Petition 2200-220~-2204 No. Main St. Parking & Loading Zones On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, claim of M.G.Robinson, in the amount of $899.0~ covering alleged injuries to person and da?w~Ees to automobile due to condition of roadway on Memory Lane was referred to the City Attorney for proper action. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, protest of Mrs. J. T. Wilson relative to removal of trees in parkways on South Main Street, was received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of John J. Cain to operate a taxi- cab company to be known as the "Diamond Cab Co." was referred to the Taxicab Committee to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, applications of Edward Leon Homer, Jr., G.A. Bolt, C. Chatfield, Alfx-ed T. Middlebrook, Gordon Armin Ash, William Norton Cooper, Gerard L. Mackreth, William Ashby Brown, Fred J. Schkowski, Robert S. McBride and Michael J. Thornton to drive taxicabs, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the report of the Building Inspector for March and report of Judge's office for March, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 2081 to 2301 Inclusive. ,, The request of the Union 0il Co. for 30 ft. driveways at their proposed service station on the southeast corner of 3rd and Bush St., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. A petition of business owners at 2200, 2202 and 2204 North Main St., requesting that a thirty minute parking zone be established on North Main St. and Buffalo St., and that a no parking zone be established at the rear of building on Buffalo Street, was read. In Re R.R. Crossing 6th St. btn Santiago Ave. & Terminal St. In Re Resol. No. 3448 1/4 Cent Gas T~x Streets of Major Importance In Re Actuary Report Pension Plan In Re Petition - Speed limit Santa Ana Blvd. In Re Request - Home 0il Co.: Protest - Used Car Lot 2002 So. Main St. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, ~request was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeti~ng. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, and on recommendation of the City Engineer, th, Chairman of the Board and Clerk were authorized to file an official application to the State Railroad Commissio~ for a railroad crossing on Sixth Street between Santiag~ Avenue and TeEninal Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Adopting Budget and Approving First Supplemental Memorandtnn of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Major Importance" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 844B and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the actuary report was accepted and Clerk authorized to enter into a contract with the firm of Coates and Herfurth, Consulting Actuaries, for deter- mining approximate contribution of the City of Santa Aha by the participation in State Employees' Retirement System. A petition signed by sixty-one r~sidents in the vicinit of North Flower St. and Santa Ana Boulevard requesting that the speed limit on Santa Ana Boulevard be reduced from 88 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was referred to the City Attorney for checking with State Highway authorities and to report back at the next meeting. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Home 0il Co. for permission to set two light standards inside set back line at northeast corner of Main and Hobart St. and at 1401 No. Main St., and protest signed by eleven property owzB rs in the 1900 and 2000 blocks South Main St. against the granting of permission to establish a used car lot at 200E So. Main St., were referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. In Re Resignations Forestry Board In Re Proposed Annexation of Territory to City of Santa Ana - Hearing Date In Re Reappointment Clyde Ashen Civil Service Board In Re Tract No. 1144 No. side 1600 Bi. West 9th St. In Re Garbage agreement C.E. Price & Sons 165 On motion of Trustee Deckert, secondod by Dixon and carried, action on the resignations of the members of the Forestry Board was deferred until next meeting of the Council and Chairman of the Board instructed to invite such members to attend Joint meeting to discuss Forestry Board problems. This being the date set for hearing protests on the area proposed to be annexed southeast of the City of Santa Aha, the Clerk commenced the reading of petitions in favor of and petitions objecting to the annexation. Robert Gardner appeared before the Council and presente~ written petitions protesting against the annexation by property owners, giving addresses and descriptions of properties in the proposed area and requesting that the be granted additional time to secure more names of property owners objecting to this annexation. B.Z.McKtnney, attorney for the proponents of the annex- ation objected to granting of more time and postponement of hearing; also presented petitions requesting the not Council to/conside~ any more objections to the annexati( proceedings and to call an election in said territory. The Chairman of the Board called for a five minute recess. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Deckert and carried, petitions were referred to the City Engineer and Attorney for checking of parcels of properties for the purpose of determining if the proponents or opponents have a majority and that decision will be reached at the next meeting. On recommendation of the Mayor and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Clyde Ashen was reappointed as member of tbs Civil Service Board; term to expire December 31st, 1952. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, map of Tract No. 1144 being a subdivision located on the north side of the 1600 block West 9th St. and on both north and s~uth sides of same block of West 10th St., in the City of Santa Ana, was referred to the City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Dr. C.E. Price and Sons, together with agreement for purchase of garbage from th City of Santa Ana for the period April 1st, 1946 and ending March 31st, 1951 was referred to a committee of three consisting of Chairman of the Board, Police In He Resol. Np. 3448 Abandon loading zone E. 4th St. btn French & Lacy Sts. In Re Resol. No. 344? Abandon no parking zone E. 4th btn French & Lacy; Est. loading zone E. 4th St. btn Mortimer& Lacy In Re Resol. No. 3448 Establish no parking zone French St. btn 4th & 5th Sts. In Re Resol. No. 3449 -Est. loading zone French St. btn 4th & 8th Sts. Com~issioner and City E~gineer to report back at the next meet lng. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" eliminating loading zone on East Fourth St., on the south side between French and Lacy Streets, located as follows: The Ea~t 48 feet of the West 443 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3446 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, 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" abandon no parking zone on the south side of East Fourth Street and Lacy Stree$, described as follows: The Easterly 24 feet of the Westerly SO feet of that certain no parking zone, and establishing a loading zone on the south side of East Fourth St. between Mortimer and Lacy Streets, described as follows: the Easterly 24 feet of the Westerly 50 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3447 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa HofDman. None Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a no parking zone on the east side of Frenc St. between Fourth and Fifth Sts, located as follows: the southerly 21.§ feet of the Northerly 93.8 feet, was r~ad, considered, designated Resolution No. 3448 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Ab sent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney On recommendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" In Re Ordinance No. 1159 Amend. ZOnin~ Ord. No. 1074 Lots 4, 5, 6 & 7 BI "A" Tr 511 - Weber Baking Co. In Re C o~anunic at ion Dept. of Public Health In Re C ommunicat ion Conference of ~ayors In Re Request Veterans Welfare Board In Re Patrol Service Permit L.M.Guyon i67 establishing a loading zone on the east side of French Street between 4th and 5th Sts., located as follows: The north 20 feet of the south ll3 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3449 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: !'Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 13 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify as C-2 all property now classified as R-1 and R-2 and lying within the exterior boundary line of the property described as follows: Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block "A", Tract No. 511, in accordance with application of Weber Baking Co., was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1159 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney On recomnendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Department of ~ublic Health enclosin new sewage disposal resolutions, was received and filed On recommendation of the Nayor and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, that the state- ment from the Conference of Mayors be allowed and warrant ordered drawn in payment of $100.00 covering service f~es for 1946. On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Veterans' Welfare Board relative cancellation of certain taxes now appearing on tax records as a lien against property owned by the Veterans~ Welfare Board, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of L.M.Guyon for a permit to a patrol service in Santa Ana under the names of the Orange County Merchants Patrol and Orange County Private Detective Agency was held over until next r~ eting for ::t69 In Re Application Sou. Pac. R.R. Co. Franchise In Re Ordinance ~ending Zoning Ord. No. lOV4 Mary S. Watkins LuRe Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. James B. Tucker In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. 1074 A.A.Crawford further study by the Council. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of the Southern Pacific Railros Co. a corporation, for a franchise to construct, recon- struct, maintain and operate standard gauge railroad tracks in and across Fourth Street, was referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. No written or oral protests were received and On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 15 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify the following described property, to-wit: lO.61 acres of land, bounded on the East by Ross Street, on the West by Patton Street, on the North by Seventeenth Street, excepting therefrom the South 28 feet and the North 150 feet. The north fifty feet thereof to be reclassified asC-1 and the balance of said property to be reclassified R-3; 2n accordance with application of Mary S. Watkins, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 1S of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify the following described property, to-wit: 8.28 acres, lying between Patton Street on the East and Flower Street on the West, Fifteenth Street on the South and Seventeenth Street on the North, excepting the North 180 feet thereof. The North fifty feet thereof to be reclassified as C-1 and the balance of said property to be re- classified R-3; in accordance with application of James B. Tucker, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 107A" and that Shee~ No. l~ of the Districting MaP of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassif~a~ R-3 all propert! now classified as R-1 andtying within the exterior boundary lines of the property described as follows: All of Lot Four (4) of Block "B" of Geopper's Addition to the City of Santa Aha; said property is located on the northerly side of Nineteenth Street between North Broadway and Victoria Drive; in accordance with application of A.A. Crawford, was In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. 1074 E~ of Blks. 64,65,66,67 S.A.East - Poinsettia St. In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 66 Clarence W. Stez~nke In Re Offer of Nolon M. Doss to purchase property In Re Request Chief of Police In Re Appointment Asst. City Attorney APPROVED: ~ y - ~ y of Santa Ana. 169 introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert~ seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 3 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify as M-1 all proper now classified as R-3 within the following described exterior boundary line, to-wit: The East one-half (E~) of Blocks 64, 65, 66 and 67 of Santa Aha East, also known as the area bound on the East by Poinsettia Street, on the north by Vance Street, the South by East Sixth Street, and on the West by the alley running North and South immaediately to the West of Poinsettia Street, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motipn of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication and Resolution No. 66 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Clarence W. Sternke to construct additional garage building at 1646 East First St., in an R-2 residence District, was approved. On recommendation of the Forestry Board and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, Clerk was authorized to return check of ~Qlm~ Doss in the amount of $60.00 which accompanied offer to purchas, triangular parcel of land at the southeast corner of Santa Clara and Main Street, in the City of Santa Aha. On recommendation of the Police Commissioner and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carrie( request of the Chief of Police for an additional ten me and two women for the Police Department, was denied. On recormuendation of George Bradley, City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Frank L. Bowman was appointed Assistant City Attorney. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. City ;y i70 City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, 0tto;R~ ~aan, 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 1st, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried. In Re Communication Martba Eoofolis In Re Communication Office of Div.Engr. In Re 'Cormnunication ~.L. Cook In Re Communication Ebell Society In Re Communication Marion G. Cheverton Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall APRIL 15th, 1946. 7:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Martha Koofolis thanking the Council for the installation of street light at 6th and Hawley Sts., was received and filed. Communication from Office of Division Engineer granting permission to the City of Santa Aha to enter the premise covered by the following leases from the City of Santa Ana to the Government for the purpose of m~wing the 1Aw~s and tying up shrubs and bushes in order to prevent damage to same from windstorms, etc.: A-W $68-eng-4057, B-W 509-eng-1709 and C-W04-193-eng-89~, was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carrie~ communication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cook requesting that trees remain on South Main St., was received and filed. Communication from Irene Adkinson, Corresponding Secy. The Ebell Society advising that the Executive Board of the Santa Ana Ebell at their regular board meeting held April 2, 1946 unanimously voted to give their support t( those groups favoring the preservation of ou~ trees in Southern California was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon ~nd carried, communication was received and filed. , Communication from Marion G. Cheverton, owner of propert on which Alpha Beta Food Market No. lB is $ocated givin~ consent to the removal of trees from the partGvay on So. Main St., near the store and requesting that her name be ~dded to the petition requesting the removal was read, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed. In Re Request - James B. Tucker Improvement Garnsey St. In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Map Tract #1144 Extension - 10th St., Dale S. Umph~y & wife In Re Police Report In Re Offer of C.H.Reynolds to Purchase fire truck In Re Dance Application Herbert L. Gortner & Ralph E. Havielshorst In Re Request - loading zone - ~rgil H. Reed & Clare Bales i?l i Communication from City Engineer that James B. Tuclze~ has completed the improvement of Garnsey St. from l?th St. south for a distance of 120 feet amd communication from James B. Tucker requesting that check in the amount of $800.00 be returned, were read. 0n motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried Communications were received and filed and Clerk author- ized to ~eturn check to Mr. Tucker. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, applications of Albert F. Chapman, Phillip S. Robinson, Billie F. Wing, Don Wallick and Norman E. Geiger to drive taxicabs, were granted and Clerk author- ized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Map of Tract No. 1144 submitted by Dale S.Umphr covering improvements on extension of 10th St. to includ. curbs, sidewalks, sewers, water, grade and pave street with minimtun of four inch asphaltic pavement; also to put sidewalks on the north side of 9th St. on the same tract was approved and cashier's check in the amount of $1,000.00 accepted and Attorney instructed to prepare Resolution Acce~g Qui$claim Deed covering strip of land six feet wide on 10th Street. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, report of the Police Department for the month of March, 1946, was received and filed. Offer of C.H.Reynolds to purchase White fire hose truck for $280.00 was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, offer in the amount of $280.00 was accepted and Auditor authorized to make the transfer. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, application of Herbert L. Gortner and Ralph E. Hav~elshorst to conduct public dances at the DeMolay Hall beginning May 1st, 1946, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights was referred to the Police and Fire Departments to r epo~t back at the next meeting. Request of Virgil H. Reed and Clare Bales for a loading zone on the east side of Sycamore St. running north from Third St., was read. Chairman of the Board appointed a committee composed of Trustees Haan and Dixon to investigate and report back at the next meeting. In Re C~t~Utcation ~eod Friday Services In Re Joint use Rainbow Cab Co. & Lo-Fare Cab Co. Taxi stand In Re Application for additional taxicab stand - Rainbow Cab CO. In Re Final report on resurfactng of W. 4th St. from Artesia to $.P.tracks In Re Lease - Izaak Walton League & City of Santa Aha In Re Commaunication Dorothy Enipper On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carrie~ communication from Commodore Barry General Assembly requesting that all peoples observe the hours f~om 12 t¢ 3 P.M. on Good Friday, April 19th, 1946 by closing place o~ business, allowing time off for employees to attend services and asking all peoples to attend services or otherwise respect these sacred hours was referred to th, Business Men's Association. Communication from Robert G. Sturges, dba Rainbow Cab Co. advising that he has consented to the use of his taxicab stand at 401 W. 5th St., by the Lo-Fare Cab Co. Jointly with the Rainbow Cab Co., was read and on motio~ of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, permission was granted for the Joint use of this taxicab stand. Application of Robert G. Sturges, dba Rainbow Cab Co. for an additional taxicab stand to be located at 213 No. Sycamore St., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert seconded by Haan and carried, application was referred to the Taxicab Committee to report back at the adJourne meeting to be held April 16th, 19~6. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the final report of the City Engineer on the resurfacing of West Fourth Street from Artesla to Southern Pacific tracks, Project No. 39, Streets of Major Importance, was received and filed. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Chairma of the Board and Clerk were authorized to enter into a lease with Izaak Walton League and City of Santa Ana fo a period of twenty-five years, beginning April 15th, 19~ at a rental of $8.00 payable s~nually in advance, said property lying along the east side of the City limits beginning at a point 1400 ft. north of 17th and King Sts and extending northerly therefrom. Communication from Dorothy Knipper relative to manner and attitude of bus driver employed by the Santa Ana Bus Co. was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was referred to Taxicab and Bus commission for action. In Re Communication & Resolutions Board of Educatign; Vacating 15th St. In Re Weed Assessment Refund - Ralph Murane In Re Application - Housing Facilities In Re Renewal of Lease W 809-eng-1529 Air Corps Replacement Center In Re Treesweet Products. Co. Bridge across Santa Fe St. In Re Treesweet Products Co. Improvement sewage facilities In Re Request for Driveways Union 0il Co. S.E. cot 3rd at Bush In Re Claim for Damages Communications and Resolutions from Secretary Santa Ana City Schools covering the vacating of a portion of 18th St. that lles within the boundaries of the Junior Colle site, were referred to Engineer and City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Ralph Murane for refund of 1945 weed assessment, in the amount of $6.00, on Lot 12, Block "F", South Santa Ana, was denied. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute supp application with National Housing Agency for sixty (60) family dwelling units to provide housing facilities for veterans and servicemen. Communication from Real Estate Division, Army Service Forces, together with four copies of Form 131, Notice of Renewal of Lease W-$09-eng-l§29 for ~ilitary Reservation, Air Corps Replacement Center, U.S. Army Air Corps, for the fiscal year beginning July let, 1946 and ending June 30th, 1947, were referred to the City Attorr to report back. Reports of Engineer and Attorney with reference to app- lication of Treesweet Products Co. for overhead crossi~ on Santa Fe St. were read and on motion of Trustee seconded by Dixon and carried, the requests of the Treesweet Products Co. were referred to City Engineer to contact Engineers of Treesweet Products Co. to work out problems of overhead crossing. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communicati~ from Treesweet Products Co. requesting improvement of sewage facilities serving their plant at $060 E. 4th St.~ was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the report of the City Engineer was accepted to install four (4) 30 ft. driveways at Third and Bush Sts.~ for the Union 0il Co. with certain exceptions. On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the of M.G.Robinson, in the amount of $699.03 covering alle~ injuries to person and damages to automobile due to 174 In Re Proposed Annexation of Territory to City of Santa Ana- Southeast portion In Re Application - Used Car Lot 2002 So. Main St. Peters-Sh~w & Downs In Re Reso. No. 3450 Accepting Deed In Re Corm~unications & Petitions; Speed - S.A.Blvd. at Flower; Traffic Signal - 1st at Lyon condition of roadway on Memory Lane, was denied. Reports were read of City E~gineer and City Attorney to theeffect that only 41.085% of the owners of separa~ parcels in the district proposed to be annexed to the City of Santa Ana, have registered valid protests in writing, it was moved by Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried that it appears that less than a majority of the owners of separate parcels of property within the territory proposed to be annexed, which t~rritory has been designated as "Southeast Santa Aha", have filed written protest thereto, as of the hour set for hearing protests, the same are therefore ruled in- sufficient, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution calling a special election within said territory on the question of such proposed annexation Reports were read of City Attorney and City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, permission was granted to J.B.Peters, Henry C. Shaw and De,wood Downs to conduct a used car market at 2002 South Main Street. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, Resolution No. 5450 accepting deed from Emmet C. Rogers and Juna Rogers, husband and wife covering Lot "A" of Tract No. 1095, as per map thereof recorded in Book 55, at page 46 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of said Orange County, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5450 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman None W.J.Cheney Communications from City Engineer, City Attorney, Division of Highways and Nadie Kaufman and petitions of residents in vicinity of Santa Ana Boulevard at Flower St., and at First epud Lyon Streets, were read. On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, matters wet® referred to City Engineer to contact Depte of Public Works to investigate reduction of spee~ limit on Santa Ana Boulevard and installation of traffic signal at First and Lyon Streets, and to report back ~ext meeting. In Rs Budget 1946-1947 In Re Request Assistance League In Re Garbage Agreement C.E.Price & Sons In Re Ordinance No. 1160 Amend. Zoning Ord. 1074 A.A.Crawford In Re Ordinance No. 1161 Amend. Zoning Ord. James B. Tucker 1074 175 On recommendation of the Mayor and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Auditor w~s directed to request Department Heads to submit their Budget for 1946-1947 by May lSth, 1946. On recommendation of the Mayor and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, permission was granted the Assistance League to use the Headquarters' Building and Officer's Quarters on W. 8th St., for the Annual Orange County Horse Show and Fair on Jun®.lTth, ~h~ough June ~3rd, 1946. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, comittee appointed to report on agreement of Dr. C.E.Price and Sons for purchase of garbage from the City of Santa Aha, was granted more time. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 10?~" and that Sheet No. 14 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify as R-3 all property now classified as R-1 and lying within the exterior boundary lines of the property described as follows: All of Lot Four (4) of Block "B" of Geopper~s Addition to the City of Santa Ana; said property is located on the northerly side of Nineteenth Street between North Broadway and Victoria Drive; in accordance with application of A.A. Crawford, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. ll60 and passed by the following 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 Haan and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 107~" and that Sheet No. 18 of the Districting Map of the Cit of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify the following property, to-wit: 8.28 acres, lying between Patton Street on the East and Flower Street on the West, Fifteenth Street on the South and Sevent0enth Street on the North, excepting the North 160 feet thereof. The North fifty feet thereof to be reclassified as C-1 and the balance of said property to be reclassified R-3; in accordance with application of James B. Tucker, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. ll61 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoftman ~: ~oe~, ~r~st ees None Absent, Trustees W.J. Cheney ,, In Re On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and Ordinance No. 1162 carried, the following Ordinance entitled: Amend. Zoning Ord. 1074 "Ordinance Amending Eoning Ordinance No. 1074" Mary S. Watkins and that Sheet No. lB of the Districting Map of the City In Re Ordinance No. 1163 Amend. Zoning Ord. Poinsettia Street. 1074 In Re Application Diamon~ Taxi Co. In Re Reso. No. 3451 Appl. for Rt-of-way across Railroad at 6th St. of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify the following described property, to-wit: lO.61 acres of land, bounded on the East by Ross Street, on the West by Patton Street, on the North by Seventeenth Street, excepting therefrom the South 25 feet and the North 180 feet. The north fifty feet thereof to be reclassified as C-1 and the balance of said property to be reclassified R-3 in accordance with application of Mary S. Watkins, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1162 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa HofFman None W.J.Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. and that Sheet No. 3 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify the following des- cribed property, to-wit: The East one-half (E½) of Blocks 64, 68, 66 and of Santa Ana East, also known as the area bound on the East by Poinsettia Street, on the North by Vance Street, the South by East Sixth Street, and on the West by the alley running North and South immediate- ly to the West of Poinsettia Street, to be reclassi- fied as M-1 District was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1163 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman None W.J. Cheney. On recommendation of the Taxicab Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of the Diamond Taxi Company to operate eight taxicabs in the City of Santa Ana, was denied. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, a Resolution instructing the City Attorney and City Engineer to prepare the proper application to the State Railroad Commission for a right-of-way as follows: "A 60 foot right of way across the railroad right of way at Sixth Street between Santiago Street and the Easterly line of said Railroad right of way, said 60 foot right of way being a continuation of Sixth Street easterly from Santiago Street, across said railroad right of way, to connect with Sixth Street on the Easterly side of said Railroad right of way." In Re Reso. No. 3452 Intention to Destroy Weeds. In Re Reso. No. 3453 Sou. Pac. R.R. Co. Franchise In Re Ordinance - Sou. Pac. R.R. Co. Franchise i77 was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3451 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hofl~man. Noes, Trustees None. Absent, Trustees W. J. Cheney. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the Cit~ Council of the City of Sants Ana determining and declaring that weeds which bear seeds of a wingy or downy nature and attain such a large growth as to become a fire menace when dry, and which are noxious and dangerous, are growing upon certain streets, sidewalks, and private property in said City of Santa Ana, and are a public nuisance; directing the 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 fzo nttng upon such streets or sidewalks, or upon which such nuisance exists for the cost of abating the same, approved May 26, 1915", and amendments thereto" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3452 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Asa HofFman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, Resol- ution No. 3453 relative gra~ting of franchise to Southern Pacific R.R. Co. a corporation, and Southern Pacific Co. a corporation, for railroad tracks across Fourth Street, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3453 and passed by the following 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 Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Granting to Southern Pacific Railroad Company, a Corporation, and Southern Pacific Company, a Corporation, its Lessee, their Successors and Assigns, the Right t o Construct, Reconstruct, Maintain and Operate Standard Guage Railroad Tracks in and Across Fourth Street in the City of Santa Ana" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Request J.G.Geiger Loading Zone In Re Patrol Service L. M. Guyon Permit APPROVED: Co~ication from J.G.Geiger requesting that a loading zone be established at 1522 South Main St., and stating that a cross-walk is needed at this intersection, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request was referred to City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. On reco~endation of the Business Men's Association and report of City Attorney, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and ca~ied, request of L. M. Guyon for a permit to operate a patrol se~ice in S~ta Ana, was denied ~d Clerk authorized to retu~ application fee in the ~o~t of $20.00. On moti~ of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, April l~, 1946, ~ 7:30 P.N. City Clerk City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called t o order by Mayor Hof~man. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Asa HofDman Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan, In Re Application for Taxicab Stand Rainbow Cab Co. In Re Reso. No. ~454 Accepting Deed Dale S. Umphry & wife Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall April 1~$h, 19~. V:50 P.M. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, Robert G. Sturges, dba Rainbow Cab Co. was granted permission to operate taxicab stand at 215 North Sycamore Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Resolution Accepting Deed from Dale S. Umphry and Margaret Ump~ry ~overing the following described property: Beginning at the southwest coEGer of Lot 15 in Block "B" of Tract No. 687, as shown on a map of said tract recorded in Book 20, at page 24 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County~ California, and running thence South 89° 58' 15" West 8.98 feet; thence South 0° AY' 18" West 80 feet; thence North 89° 58' 1S" East 8.09 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 28, in Block "A" of said Tract No. 887; thence Nor~ erly in a straight line 80 feet to the point of beginning; was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5454 and passed by the following vote: In Re Canvass o2 votes Special Municipal Election April 9th, 1946 Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent,Councilmen Dale G. Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, In Re Resol. No. 3455 Result of canvass of election returns of special Municipal Election 4-9-46 In Re Ordinance Providing for Issuance of Bonds - municipal improvements APPROVED: ~yoX' o ~ itY of santa Ana. 179 Deckert, W.Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to canvass the votes on Special Municipal Election held in the City of Santa Ana, on April 9th, 1946 submitting to the qualifi, electors of said City four propositions for municipal improvements, and submitted the following statement marked Exhibit "A", which is made a part hereof. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Aha, California, Stating the result of the canvass of election returns of the Special Bond Election held April 9, 1946" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3455 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale G. Deekert, W. Eugene Dixon, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney Noes, Councilmen Absent,Councilmen On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, California, Providing for the Issuance of Bonds of said City in the amount of $1,600,000.00 for the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Municipal Improvements" 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 Tuesday, April 23rd, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. City Clerk d City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hof~man Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan In Re Leave of Absence W. Eugene Dixon In Re Dance Application Herbert L. Gortner & Ralph E. Havielshorst In Re Lease Julian C. Smith & City In Re Garbage:~Agreement O.E'~Pr~ce and Sons In Re Ordinance No. 1164 Providing for issuance of bonds - municipal improvements Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall April 25rd, 1946. ?~50 P.M. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of W. Eugene Dixon for a leave of absence from the State ~0r a period of six weeks, beginning April 25th, 1946, was granted. On recommendation of the Poli~ "~d Fire Departments and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Herbert L. Gortner and Ralph E. Havielshorst to conduct public dances at the DeMolay Hall, beginning May 1st, 1946, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chairman of the Board was authorized to sign agreement with Julian C. Smith and the City of Santa Ana coverLng leasing of the Municipal Bowl for one day, being April 28th, 1946, for the purpose of conduct- ing a rodeo. On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, agreemen' with C.E.Price and Sons for the purchase of garbage from the City of Santa Ana beginning May l, 1946 and ending April 30, 1949 was accepted and Chairman of the Board authorized to sign agreement. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha, California, Providing for the Issuance of Bonds of said City in the Amount of Si,s00,000.00 for the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Municipal Improvements" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1164 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen and Trustees Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Chene2~ Asa Hof fman Councilmen and Trustees None Noes; Absent,Councilmen and Trustees Otto R. Haan In Re Reso. No. 3456 Ordering Sale of Bonds & Fixing Time & Place for Opening of Bids In Re Ordinance Nc. 1168 Sou. Pac. R.R. Co. Franchise In Re Communication Treesweet Products Co. AP PROVED: ~ Mayoi~ of t~City of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Ordering Sale of Bonds, Directing Notice to be Published, and Fixing Time and Place for Opening of Bids" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3466 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale G. Deckert, W. Eugene Dixo~ W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Granting to Southern Pacific Railroad Company, a Corporation, and Southern Pacific Company, a Corporation, its Lessee, their Successors and Assigns, the Right to Construct, Reconstruct, Maintain and Operate Standard Guage Railroad Tracks in and Across Fourth Street in the City of Santa Aha" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1166 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 Conununication from Treesweet Products Co. requesting that the Council pass a Resolution giving them a ten ye~ rent free franchise to cross Santa Fe Street with a bridge; said bridge to be located between 2nd and 3rd Streets, from 60 to 100 feet south of the intersection of 3rd and Santa Fe Streets, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to City Attorney and City Engineer to report back at next meeting. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk City Council met in regular session. Meeting-called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale Go Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon The Clerk comenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of April 15th, April 16th and April 23rd, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall May 6th, 1946. 7:30 P.M. In Re Minutes Joint 0utfall Sewer In Re Reinstatement Glen Cave Board of Elec.Examiners In Re Commtunication Bldg. Contractors Assoc. In Re Communication Chief of Police Convention - Santa Cruz In Re Appointments & Resignations Fire Dept. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer held at Anaheim, May 2, 1946, were approved, received and filed. On recormnendation of the Building Inspector and on motio~ of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Glen Cave was reinstated as a member of the Board of Electrics Examiners and Clerk instructed to write letter to N. Wallingford thanking him for his services while on the Board. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Building Contractors Assoc. requesting an increase in salaries for Inspectors, was received and filed. Request from Chief of Police for $150.00 to attend International Association for Identification, California Division, Convention to be held at Santa Cruz, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Fingerprint representative of the Police Department was instructed to attend this Convention from May 8th to llth inclusive and upon his return file an expense account with the Auditor which will be honored b the Finance Committee. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Fire Chief advising that Wm. H. Puffer was reinstated to his former position as Hosem~ on April 1st, 1946 and that the following members of the Department resigned by verbal notice; effective ~ates are as follows:' Harper Housley, April 12th; J. Almus Riggs April 16th; Robert Campbell, April 18th. Former members of the emergency employment list who were recently discha from the U.S. Armed Forces were hired to replace them; ed In Re Communication Order of DeMolay In Re Communication Mrs. F.V.Boggers In Re Communication Amalta A. Eastman In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Request to use Municipal Bowl Veterans of Foreign Wars In Re Request V.F.W. - Poppy Day 18 S '1 Norman Garrett, replacing Housley; Clyde Patmor reI J. Almus Riggs and Samuel Ruff replacing Robert Campbell was received and filed. Communication from Order of DeMolay requesting that they conduct City affairs on May 20th, 1~46, was read. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, permission w~s granted and Clerk instructed to advise them of this action. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, con~nunicatton from Mrs. F.V.Boggers r~lative to ~rimming~Of trees was referred to the Park Sup ent, for reply. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert aud carried, communication from Amalia A. Eastman relative to removal of trees was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizatio of alcoholic beverage applications made by Walter E. McDonald, 2321 No. Main St. to be transferred from Marie F. Willers and Henry A. Bickler, John T. Groat, 318 E. 4th St. to be transferred from Theo. T. Osborne, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Robert D. Adams, Jr., Fred E. McQueen, Kenneth Ho Luney, Earl Gibson, George W. Toth, 0rian James Hill, Charles E. Roberts, Willard J. William J. Ribelin, Daniel Raymond Collins, William J. Hudson, Stewart F. Clymer and Elmer Hamilton to d~ive taxicabs, were gr~nted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. . On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 1680 to use the Municipal Bowl on Armistice Day, November llth, 1946, wa~ referred to the Auditor and Park Commissioner. On motion of Trustee Haan~ seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Veterans of Foreign War~, Post No. 1680 for peEnission to sell V.F.W. poppies on Poppy Day, May 25th, 1948, was granted. In Re Cormnunic at ion Geo. A. Ragan In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Demands In Re Application ~ Motor Vehicle PeEnit H.A.Bradley In Re Request for driveway Herbert L. Miller, Inc. In Re Application Patrol Service Permit Gilbert F. Wagner In Re Application Patrol Service Permit L.M.Guyon In Re Advertise for Bids C.I.Pipe and Water Meters On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Geo. A. Ragan that three trees be removed from in front of his property at 1510-12 Bush St., and that one ornamental tree be planted, was referred to the Park Superintendent. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the report of the Building Inspector for April Judge~s report for April and Juvenile Bureau reports fo: January, February and March, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, carried, the monthly demands seconded by Cheney and Committee as audited by the Finance/ were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants' covering demands numbering 9309 to 2605 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of H.A.Bradley to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 907 East First St., was held over for thirty days and Clerk authorized to advertise in accordance with automobile dealer's Ordinance. On motion of Trustee Decke~t, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Herbert L. Miller, I~nc. for a 35 ft. driveway on the west side of Spurgeon St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts., directly back of their present location at 909-211 Bush St., was referred to the City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. . On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, application of Gilbert F. Wagner for a patrol service permit to cover the entire City was referred to Trustees Dixon and Cheney and City Attorney to investig~ and report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded b~ Haan and carried, application of L.M.Guyon for a patrol service permit was referred to Trustees Dixon and Cheney and City Attorney t o investigate and report back at the next meeting. On recommendation of the Water Superintendent and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried the Clerk was authorized to advertise for ~000 feet of cast iron water pipe and 500 bronze water meters. In Re Storm drain 18th to 17th Sts. In Re City Maps in Book Form In Re Communication Chairman-Plann. Com. In Re Advertise for bids Motor truck scale In Re Application P.E. Ry. Co. Increase in fare~ In Re Communication S.A.Clvic Improvement Comm. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, permissio was granted the City Engineer to draw plans and write specifications for the construction of storm sewer from 18th St. to 17th St. and turn said plans over to the School Board to let a contract for the construction of storm drain under the su/~r~ision o~ the City Engineer. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of T~us~ee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter of having City maps printed in book form was referred to Chairman of the Board and Purchasing Agent with power to act. Communication from Nat Neff, Chairman of Planning Commission stating that Millard Parks, Planning Consulta should act as Secretary of the Planning Commission, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Chairman of the Board to take up with Planning Commission, as a whole, with power to act. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for one 20 ton motor truck scale with 24 foot by l0 foot concrete platform, complet with dial and printing device for printing weight ticket and single roll tape with automatic feed to wind up in recorder; together with all necessary structural and other steel required for installation of scales and concrete platform. The application of the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. request- ing certain increases and adjustments in passenger fares was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. CommunicatiOn from Santa Ana Improvement Committee, together with petition of merchants recommending the adoption of a comprehensive and practical plan for the creation of a central area in the City of Santa Ana to be used by the City, County, State and Federal govern- mental agencies for buildings to house their operations and to be used for general community and recreational activities was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and In Re Resol. No. 3487 Storm Waters In Re Drainage ditch E. side of Lyon St. In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 67 W. F. Greschner In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 68 Ella Dennis In Re Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Resol. No. 69 Emil W. Foust carried, communications were referred to the City Attorney for his opinion on the Community Redevelopment Act and Clerk instructed to write the Chairman of the Committee thanking him for the splendid work done on plan submitted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, a~Resolution requesting the Board of Superviso~ to provide sufficient funds in the budget for the next fiscal year to enlarge the drainage ditch from Delhi Road and Flower Streets to Newport Bay, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. Z487 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Trustees None Noes, Ab sent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Board of Supervisors were requested and urged to con- struct a drainage ditch on the east side of Lyon Street to take care of storm waters originating in the County are a. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 67 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of W.F.Greschner to construct three-car garage with living quarters above on rear of lot at 1197 W. 3rd St. was approved. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 68 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Ella Dennis to make 78% of existing building on rear of lot at 1039 W. 1st St., into living quarters, was approved. ,, On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on May 20th, 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the following described property, to-wit: A parcel of land 410 ft. wide, east and west, bounded on the south by Delhi Road, on the north by Broadway, on the West by the east line of Broadway extended southerly to Delhi Road. 187 In Re Amendment to Zoning Ordin~uce Resol. No. 90 Martha Koofolis In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 71 Kenneth Hill The easterly 285 ft. of which is to be changed from R-~, Residence District, to C-2, Co~nercial District; the westerly 12S ft. of which is to be changed from R-l, Single Family Residence, to R-3 Multiple F~nily Residence District, in accordance with application of EnLil W. Foust. On recommendation of the Planning Commission and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on May ~Oth, 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the following described property, to-wit: Lots 37 and 38, Block "B", Tract No. 633 to reclassify as M-1 Light Industrial District now classified as C-2 Commercial District, located on the north side of W. 8th St. Just east of the Pacific Electric tracks, in accordance with application of Martha Koofolis. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 71 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Kenneth Hill to build duplex at the northeast corner of Cypress and East Pomona Street in an R-1 single family residence district, was approved. In Re Resol. No. 3458 Abandon no parking zone & establish nc parking zone In Re Resol. No. 3489 Abstement of Weeds On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Reaolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" abandoning no parking zone located on the north Side of West 1st St. between Main and Sycamore St., located as follows: the easterly 39 feet of the westerly 164 feet. The east 36 feet. Establishing no parking zone on the north side of West 1st St. between Main and Sycamore Sts., located as follows: the east 94 fee was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3488 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None W. Eugene Dixon No oral or written objections and protests having been received against the removal of weeds, on motion of Trustee Haan, 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 Aha, 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 read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3489 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 In Re On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and Resol. No. 3460 carried, a Resolution accepting deed granting easement Accepting Deed Granting for sewer line from Harry Lindley Kitchin and Hazel C. Easement - H.L.Kitchin & wife; Kitchin, husband and wife, and A .... Fuller end Nellie M. A.W.Fuller & wife Fuller, husband and wife, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3460 and passed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Councilmen None Absent,Councilmen W. Eugene Dixon In Re On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and Amend Water Ordinance - carried, the following Ordinance entitled: Unlawful use of water "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1052 entitled 'An Ordinance establishing water hydrants rates in the City of Santa Ana, etc", by amending Section 8 of said Ordinance No. 1052" making it unlawful for any person or persons to use fire hydrants without first obtaining a permit so to do, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Mr. J.R.Britton, Regional Director, All American Bus Request for depot Lines, Inc. appeared before the Council requesting that facilities - All American they be granted permission temporarily to use the M&W Bus Lines, Inc. Bus lines loading zone in front of M,&~W depot on E. 3rd St., for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers until such time as they are able to arrange for off street parking~ On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Street Commissioner and Street Superintendent to report back at next meeting of the Council to be held May 13th. In He On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and Agreement - Home 0il Co. carried, Chairman of the Board was authorized to sign and City of Santa Ana agreements between City of Santa Ana and the Home 0il Light standards Co. of Anaheim granting permission to construct and maintain light standards in the set back area at 1401 No. Main St., and at the northeast corner of So. Main and Hobart Streets. In Re Speed of travel on Santa Ana Blvd. and First St. In Re Application Dance Permit American Legion In Re Communication Treesweet Prod. Co. In Re Loading Zone Virgil H. Reed In Re Co~nunication Dorothy Knipper In Re Renewal of S.A.A.A.B Lease - W 509-eng-1529 Communications from City Engineer and reply from State Highway Department relative to regulating the speed of traffic on Santa Ana Blvd. and on First St. were read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, communications were received and filed and matter referred to Lieutenant N~elson of the Police Dept. and City Engineer to investigate. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of American Legion Post No. 131 to conduct a public dance at the American Legion Hall, on May 9nd, 1946, was granted. ,, On reco~mmendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Treesweet Products Co. was granted a permit, for a period of ten years, to construct an overhead crossing over Santa Fe St.; said bridge to be located between 2nd and 3rd Streets, from 60 to 100 feet south, of the intersection of 3rd and Santa Fe Streets, subject to approval of Building Inspector and City Engineer ~nd City Attorney instructed to prepare Resolution covering this permit. ,, The recommendation of the cozmnittee was accepted and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the loading zone located at the southeast corner of 3rd and Sycamore St. is to be transferred to the northeast corner and that parking meter be placed on the southeast corner 3rd and Syc~nore St. and Engineer instructed to prepare resolution covering amendment to Traffic Ordinance to be brought up at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication fro~ Dorothy Knipper relative to manner and attitude of bus driver was received and file( and City Attorney instructed to write Miss Knipper advising her of his findings in the case. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chairman of the Board was authorized to execute Notice of Renewal of lease W 509-eng-~.529 cover- ing Military Reservation, Air Corps, Replacement Center, U.S. Army Air Corps, for one year beginning July l, 1946 and ending June 30, 1947. :1_90 In Re Resol. No. 3461 Granting Easement for Water Pipe Lines LMai~ ~abylon In Re Request J.G.Geiger Loading Zone In Re Weed Assessment Refund - Ralph Murane In Re Petition 2200-2202-2204 No.~ain St. Parking & loading zones Mayoi~ of t~ City of Santa Aha. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, a Resolution granting easement for water pipe lines from i Mar~yBabylon to the City of Santa Ana over and across certain property located in the City of Sant~ Aha, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3461 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Deckert, carried, the Engineer's report seconded by Cheney and was accepted and communication of J.G.Geiger requesting loading zone at 1322 So. ~ain St., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Ralph Murane for refund of 1945 weed assessment, in the amount of $6.00, was referred to the City Engineer who will appear in the small claim court on this matter on behalf of the City. A petition of business owners at 2200, 2202 and 2204 No. Main St., requesting that a thirty minute parking zone be established on North Main St. and Buffalo St., and that a no parking zone be established at the rear o' building on Buffalo Street, was referred to the Street Commissioner and Street Superintendent to report back at the next meeting on May 13th, 1946. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, May 13th, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. City Clerk City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor HofDman. Present: Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Asa Ho ffman Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, ~¥.J.Cheney Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall May 13th, 1946. 7:30 P.M. In Re Cpen]n~ of Bids ?~le of qonds This being the time and place fixed for the opening of bids for the $1,500,000 Municipal Improvement Bonds of the City of Ssnta Aha, the C]erk announced that four (4) bids hsd been received, and thereupon each of said bids was p~blicly opened, examined and declared. The required certifie~ or cashier's check accompanied each of said bids. The bids are as follows: Bid of Bankers Trust Co., Harriman Ripley & Co. Inc., Equitable Securities Co~poration, First of Nichigan.Corp- oration, Schwabacher & Co.~- Bonds i to 300 incl. 3~ interest Bonds 301 to 1500 incl. 1~% interest. Premium $150.00. Bid of Weeden & Co., American Trust Co., Harris Trust and SavinFs Bank, The National City Bank of New ~ork, Hannaford & Talbot - Bonds i to 22~ incl. 2~.~ interest, Bonds 226 to 1500 incl. 1~% interest. Premtum...150.O0. aid of Bank of America N.T. ~ S.A. First National Batik of Santa Aha, Blythe and Compsny, Inc., Wm. R. Staats Company, Heller, Bruce & Company - ~$300,000 par value maturing July l, 194V to July l, 1950 incl. bearing interest at 3%. $1,200,000 par value maturi~ July l, 1951 to J~ly.1, 1966~ incl. bearing interest at 1~%, and will pay par an~ accruec interest to date of deliver~I, plus a premium of $1,219.00. Bid of Halsey, Stuart & Co. Inc., The First National Bank of Chicago, Braun, Bosworth & Co., Incorporated, C.E.Childs and Company, Tnoo~porated, The Milwaukee Company, Thoma~ Kemp & Company -2% for bonds due 194V thru 1950, inclusxve. l~for bonds due 1951 thru 196~, inclusive; par plus accrued interest to the date of 'delivery.and in addition thereto a premium of $817.50. On motion of Trust~' Deckert, seconded by Haan and ca~ied, bids were referred to the Auditor for computation and to report back ht meeting to be held May 14th, 1946, at 1:30 P.M In Re Communication Hailroad CommLssion In Re Con~nunication Office of The Controller In Re Communication U.S.Dept.of Interior On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, co~m~unication from Railroad Commission referenc, hearings on applications by Los Angeles Transit Lines, Pacific Electric Ry. Co. and Los Angeles ~lotor Coach Lines, relative to authority to exercise franchise rights and privileges granted by City of Los Angeles, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, comm~mication from Office of The Controller reference "In Lieu" Tax Apportionz~ents, was received and filed. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of U.~. Department of the Interior for a gaging station on Santiago Creek at Baker St., was approved. In ~e C ormmuni c ~tion All Am~ric~n Bus Lin~s, Inc. In Re Beverage Applications Recommendation of the City Engineer that All American Bus Lines, Inc. be granted permission to use M.&.W.depot for loading ~nd unloading passengers and that all bus companies be required to obtain off street parking and cerried, recom~endation of the City Engineer was accepte~ with the provision that a tinge limit of six months be s~t for All American Bus Lines, Inc. to secure a permanent off street depot instead of using ~I.&.W. depot. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, notifications of the State. Board of Equaliz~tio~ of alcoholic beverage applications made by Joe L. Sandka~p 192 In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Communication Poundmast er In Re Dance Application Frank MOreno In Re Report Police Dept. In Re Communication Dept. of Public Hoalth- Joint 0utfall Sewer In Re Application P.E. Railway Co. Increase in fares In Re Resol. No. 3462 Calling Election - Southeast Santa Ana 415 Bush St. to be transferred from George C. Gutz & Joe L. Sandkamp and Hildreth V. Houcks, 418 W. 4th St., to be transferred from Ivan Brooks, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, application of American Legion Auxiliary, San~a Ana Unit 131 to solicit funds on Poppy Days, May 24th and 2$th, was granted. On recommendation of the Poundmaster and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, all K-9 dogs which have been honorably discharged from the service s~all be exempt from all City dog tax fees. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Frank Moreno, Mgr. "El Buen Vecino" to conduct a public dance at the V.F.W. Hall, Saturday May 18th, was granted provided they secure the approval of the Police Department ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the report of the Police Department for the month of April, 1946, was received and filed. C~mmunication from Department of Public Health acknowle( lng receipt of detailed plans for the new booster pump- ing plant and sludge digestion tank of the Joint 0utfalZ Sewer was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, Chairman of the Board was authorized to request the Department of Public Health for an amendment to the permit issued August 8th, 1940 to include additional facilities according to plans submitted to the StatetDepartment. The recommendation of the City Attorney wam accepted and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. requesting certain increases and adjustments in passenger fares, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "A 'Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, calling an election to be held in the unincorporated territory known as "Southeast Santa Ana", for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors thereof, the quemtion, whether such territory shall be annexed to, incorporated in and made a part of the City of Santa Ana; Appointing election officers and designating a polling place In Re Resol. No. 3463 Granting T~ee Sweet Products - l0 year Permit In Re Ordinance No. 1166 Amend. Ord. 1052 tel. unlawful use of fire hydrants In Re Resol. No. 3464 ~b~.loading zone W. 3rd St. btn Main & S~camore Est. loading zone E. side No. Syc~ore btn 3rd & 4th 19S for said election to be held in the unincorporated territory known as "Southeast Santa Ana", on Tuesday, the 26th day of June, 1946, and providing for the opening and closing of the polls and the compensation of election officers. was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3462 and Ayes, Trustees passed by the following vote: Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman None ~.J.Cheney, W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Decke~t and carried, the following Resolution entitled: was and "Resolution Granting Tree Sweet Products Co., a Corporation, permission to construct and maintain for ten years, a bridge across Santa Fe Street" read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3463 passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees W.J.Cheney, W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1052 entitled 'An Ordinance establishing water rates in the City of Santa Ana, etc." by amending Section 8 of said Ordinance No. 1052 reference to unlawful use of fire hydrants, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1166 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Asa Hoffman None W.J.Cheney, W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations ~der Ordinance No. 1030" abandoning loading zone located on the south side of W. 3rd St. between Main and Sycamore St., the easterly 20 feet of the wosterly 31 feet, and establishing a loading zone on the east side of No. Sycamore St. between 3rd and 4th St., located as follows: the North 19 feet of the south 28 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3464 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, T~ustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Asa HofDman None W.J.Cheney, W. Eugene Dixon "194 In Re Resol. No. 3465 Est. 20 min.park~ng zone W. side No. Main btn Buffalo & Santa Clara In Re Request for driveway Herbert L. Miller, Inc. In Re Request to use Municipal Bowl Veterans of Foreign Wars In Re Cormaunication S.A.Civic Improvement Committee In Re Quotations Printing of bonds APPROVED: j Mayor of th~e~ty of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried~ the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Time Limit Parking Zone Under Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a twenty minute (20) parking zone on the west side of North Main Street between Buffalo and Sant~ Clara Avenues, located as follows: the south 58 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3468 and passed by the Following vote: Ayes, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees Asa Hoffman None W.J.Cheney, ~V. Eugene Dixon On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Herbert L. Miller, Inc. for a 35 ft. driveway on the west side of Spurgeon St. between 2nd and 3rd St., direc back of their present location at 209-211 Bush St., was grant e d. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Veterans of Foreign ~'Jars, Post No. 1680 to use the Municipal Bowl on Armistice Day, November llth, 1946, was granted. Recommendation of the City Attorney relative to comprehensive and practical plan for creation of a centrs area in the City of Santa Ana to be used for governmental agencies, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, report of City Attorney and file on Santa Aha Improvement Committee were receive~ and filed for future On motion of Trustee study. Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was authorized to secure quotations on the printing of $1,500,000.00 Municipal Bonds. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Council adjourned to Tuesday, May 14th. ~y Clerk ly 1 J_95 City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Dale Q. Decke~t, Otto R. Haan, ~.J.Cheney~ Asa~ffm~no Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall May 14th, 1946. In Re Resol. No. 3466 Awarding $1~500~000 Municipal Improvement Bonds In Re Return check of unsuccessful bidders APPROVED: Mayor of t~j City of Santa Ana. City Council met in regular session. Meeting Present: 1:30 On motion of Trustee Deckert, carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution awarding $1,500,000 Municipal Improvement Bonds of the City of Santa Aha, and fixing the interest rate thereon" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. and passed by the following vote: called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Trustees: W.J. Cheney, Otto R. Haan, Dale O. Deckert, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon The Clerk comenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of May 8th, May 13th and May 14th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re Beverage Applications seconded by Haan and 3466 Ayes, Councilmen and Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Otto R. Haan, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Councilmen and Trustees None Absent,Councilmen and Trustees W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chairman of the Board was authorized to sign acceptance of Halsey, Stuart & Co. Inc. bid for sale of Santa Ana Municipal Bonds and all other bids were rejected and Clerk instructed to return checks of unsuccessful bidders. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Council adjourned. Y Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall May 20th, 1946. 7:30 P.M. On mot. ion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equal of alcoholic beverage applications made by Francisco M. 196 In Re Resol. No. Granting Wilshire 0il Co.Inc. Permission to cross Joint 0utfall Sewer R~V with pipe line In Re Application Sheldon Detectives Private Patrol Service In Re Petition against removal of trees So. Main St. In Re Bids Cast Iron Pipe Duron, Robert B. Villa, 900 E. 4th St., to be transferr from Elizabeth M. Kelley and Thomas W. Cosgrove and W.C. Logan, 2~1 N. Main St., to be transferred from Fred R. Jacobs and Harry L. Martin, were received and filed. The Executive Board of the Joint 0ut fall Sewer recommen be granted ed that the Wilshire 0il Company, Inc.,/permission to cross Joint 0utfall Sewer Right of Way with pipe line, at their meeting held at Anaheim, May 2nd, 1946. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Granting Wilshire 0il Company, Inc., Permission to Cross Joint 0utfall Sewer Right of Way with Pipe Line" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3467 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W.J.Cheney, Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman None W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the application of Sheldon Detectives for a permit to conduct a private patrol service in the City of Santa Ana was referred to a committee composed of Trustees Cheney, Dixon and City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. an~ residen~ A petition signed by approximately 131 property owners/ in the City of Santa Ana protesting against removal of trees on South Main Street, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, petition was referred to the Council, as a whole, for study and to be brought up at the next meeting for action. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering the furnishing of 12~00 feet of cast iron water pipe, as follows: Bid of National Cast Iron Pipe Co: 5,000 ft. 12"xlS' B&S Class 180 Pipe ~I~2.82 per ft. 3,000" 8"x18, "~ " " " 1.65 " 4,000 " 6"x18¥ " " " " 1.11 " Bond in the am.~unt of $2400.00 accompanied bid. Bid of American Cast Iron Pipe Co: 5,000 ft. 12" B&S Mono-Cast "Ens~neline" Centrifugal Pipe Class 180 in 16' lengths for 150 pounds working pressure, per foot $ 2.637 3,000 ft. 8" B&S Mono-Cast "Enameline" Centrifugal Pipe Class 150 in 16' lengths for 150 pounds working pressure, per foot 1.836 4,000 ft. 6" B&S Mono-Cast "Enameline" Centrifugal Pipe Class 150 in 16' lengths for 150 pounds working pressure, per foot 1.0~4 Bond in the amount of $2250.00 accompanied bid. d 197 In Re Bids Water Meters In Re Bids Motor truck scale In Re Appointments & Resignations Fire Dept. Bid of United States Pipe & Foundry Company: F.O.B. cars Foundry~ Birmingham Dist.Ala. ~ Size Class Wt/Foot Price/Foot Extension -1%%- 2.o $10,150.00 3,000' 8" 150 39.9~ 1.19 3,570.00 4,000' F.O.B. 5,000 ~ 3,000! 4,000 ' 6" 150 26.7# .79 Total trucks~ Santa Ana~ California 12" 150 68.1# ~ 2.56 8" 150 39.9# 1.49 6" 150 26.7# .995 3~160.00 $16,880.00 $12,800.00 4,470.00 , , .3~980.00 Total $21,'250'.00 Bond in the amount of $2500.00 accompanied bid. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bids were referred to City Engineer and Auditc for checking and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering the furnishing of 500 bronze water meters, as follows: Bid of Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co.: 500 - 5/$" x 3/4" type 14 Empire Water Meters, Round Reading in cubic feet, without couplings $ 12.00 net eac~ Total $ 6,000.00 Net Bond in the amount of $625.00 accompanied bid. Bid of Worthington Pump & Machinery Cork.: $6,000.0( 500 - 5/8x 3/4 Model G R.R. cu. ft. less 2lo'cash discount Calif. Use or Sales Tax $ 147.0( Total $6,027.0( Bond in the amount of $650.00 accompanied bid On motion of Trustee Decke~t, seconded by Cheney and carried, bids were referred to City Engineer and Audtto~ for checking and to report back at the next meeting. ,, On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by HaanI and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering the furnishing of one 20 ton motor truck scale, as follows: Bid of Fairbanks, Morse & Co.: 1-~12094-C24 Fairbanks-Morse Motor Truck scale having a weighing platform size of 2 4'xlO" with a direct reading cabinet type dial and Fairbanks- Morse printomatic weigher to print 40,000 lbs. x 10 lbs. minimum graduations and readable directly at the point of the dial indicator, or a total capacity of 40,000 lbs. dial to be complete with printomatic weigher with single roll tape to wind up inside and ticket to be standard size 6"x4" and to operate on a current of ll0 volts, 50 cycle. 1-Bill of fabricated structural steel including foundation bolts and steel for concrete type of weighing platform, which includes main"I" beams, foundation coping, foundation bolts and reinforcing rods for the concrete platform as per plan No. C- 6~845 which is included herewith, but do~s not include any reinforcing of any type for the pit walls. Delivered to Santa Ana $ 1,9V3.00, plus any applicable tax, net 30 days Bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied bid. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bid was referred to City Engineer and Auditor for chec$ing and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Fire Chief advising that Ivan L. Moyer, Byron Qulvey and Robert Motley were appointed as Hosemen effective May 16th, 1946.; Hillary Tucker resigned by oral notice and that following members In Re City Maps in Book Form In Re Communication Plastering Cohtrs.Assoc. In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Acceptance of Franchise Sou. Pac. R.R. Co. In Re Request - loading zone Lorin G. Moore In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 74 Frank Miller, 1409 Bush St. In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 73 Oscar Reslow - 1029 N. Patton St. are starting, their p~'obationary period as of May 16th, 1946: J.P.Spalding, G.g. Berry, G.D. Chittock, H.E. Henderson, C.E.Patmor, N.~,~t. Garrett and T.L.Meyer, was received and filed. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Hamn, seconded by Deckert and carried, offer of having City maps printed in book form by the San Bernardino Blue Print Co., was accepted in accordance with letter submitted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Plastering Contractors Assoc requesting increase in salaries for City Building Inspectors, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, applications of Clifford A. Osborne, Robert Dean Poh, Richard E. Buster, Hugh S. MacColl, Don R. Warner and Howard E. Marquise to drive taxicabs, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, acceptance of franchise granted to the Southern Pacific Railroad Co., by Ordinance No. 1168, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Lorin G. Moore for a loading zone on the south side of W. 8th St., running west from Broadway was referred to Street Cormuissioner and City Engineer to report back. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, cormmunication and Resolution No. 74 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Frank Miller to use property at 1409 Bush St. to conduct accounting and income tax business, was approved. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 73 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Oscar Reslow to build partition to separate the kitchen from the living room and install shower in the bathroom in garage apartment located at 10~2 N. Patton St., was approved. 199 In Re Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Resol. No. 72 Property on S. Main St. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on June 3rd, 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the following described property, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Main St. and Dyer Rd.; thence Easterly along the North line of Dyer Rd. 136 feet to a point; thence Northerly parallel to the East line of Main St., a distance of 436.69 feet, more or less, to the South line of Tract No. 189; thence Westerly along the South line of Tract No. 1Sg, ll feet to a point which is 125 feet Easterly from the East line of Main St.; thence Northerly parallel to the East line of Main St. along the Easterly line of Lots I to 8, incl. of Tract No. 159, and an extension thereof 603.66 feet to the Southeasterly line of the Pacific Electric Right of Way line; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly line of the Pacific Electric Right of Way line, 144.01 feet of the Easterly line of ~!ain St.; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of Main St. 968.28 feet to the point of beginning. Also beginning at the Southwesterly corner of Lot 18, Block "F", South Santa Ana Tract; thence Easterly 1S0 fec~t along the Southerly line of said Lot 18 to the Southeasterly corner thereof; thence Northerly along the Easterly line of Lots 18 to 23, incl., 341.49 feet to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 23 of said Tract; thence Westerly along the Northerly line of said Lot 23, 150 feet to the Northwesterly corner thereof which is a point in the Easterly line of Main St., thence Southerly along the Easterly line of Main St., 341.36 feet to the point of beginning, in accordance with application of Planning Corm~ission. In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. 1074 Martha Koofolis No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 37 of the Districting Map of the Cit of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify as N-1 all property now classified as R-3, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the north line of Sth Street, ~76 feet Westerly from the West line of Hawley Street, said point of beginning being the Southeast corner of Lot 37, Block "B" Tract 683, running thence Northerly along the east line of Lot 37 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence Westerly along the North line of Lots ~7 and 38, a distance of ~l~.18 feet, m~re or less, to the Northwesterly corner of Lot 38, said corner being in the Northeasterly R/W line of the Pacific Electric Railway; thence Southeasterly along the Northeasterly line of the Pacific Electric R/W which is also the Southwesterly line of Lot 38 to the North line of 8th Street, which point is also the Southwest comer of Lot 38. Thence Easterly along the Northerly line of Sth Street, a distance of 4~.Z8 feet to the point of beginning, in accordance with application of Martha Koofolis, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. No. 1~74 Emil W. Foust No v~itten or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" 200 In Re Application Patrol Service Permit L. E. Guyon In Re Application Patrol Service Permit Gilbert F. Wagner In Re Resol. No. 346~' Awarding ~l, 500,000 I~unicipal Improvement Bonds Mayor or'the City, of Santa Ana. and that Sheet No. 32 of the Districting Nap of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify the following property, to-wit: A parcel of land 410 feet wide, East and West, bounded on the South by Delhi Road, on the North by South Broadway, on the West by the East line of Broadway extended Southerly to Delhi Road, as follows: The Easterly 285 feet of said property to be reclassified as C-2 and the Westerly 125 feet thereof to be reclassified as R-3, in accordance with application of Emil W. Foust, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On recommendation of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, app- lication of L.M.Guyon for a patrol service permit was denied and Clerk authorized to return application fee in the amount of ~20.00. On recommendation of the Chairman of the Board and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried committee was granted two weeks additional time to investigate application of Gilbert F. Wagner for a patrol service permit. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Awarding $1,500,000 Municipal Improvement Bonds of the City of Santa Ana, and Fixing the Interest rate thereon" w~s read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3468 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen and Trustees ~.J.Cheney, Otto R.Haa Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman Noes, Councilmen and Trustees Absmmt,Councilmen and Trustees None W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. 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In Re Beverage Applications In Re Request for Blvd. Stop Sign - Treesweet Products Co. In Re Request - Chief of Police Traffic Safety Conference In Re Con~unications relative removal of trees S. 1,~ain St. In Re Communication Fire Chief In Re Request Robertson Outdoor Advertising Co. Benches Conmnunication from Chief of Police advising that fottr men had been appointed as probationary patrolmen, as per authority of the Civil Service Board, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, appointments were approved providing that Department does not exceed the ntunber of men allotted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Van's Markets, 201 North ~ycamore St., to be transferred from Elmer N. Swift and Charles C. Denio, Frank Musselman and Frank Musselman, Jr. 316 French St., to be transferred from Frank Nus~elman, were received and filed. Communication from Treesweet Products Co. requesting placing of a boulevard stop sign on Santa Fe St. at the entrance to Fourth St., was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried~ request war referred to Street Connnissioner and City Engineer to investigate and report back at the next meeting. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Chief of Police requesting that necessary expenses be allowed so that Assistant Chief may attend Traffic Safety Conference at Sacramento, June 7th, 1946, was approved. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, communicatiorefrom Miles S. Wagner and Santa Ana Garden Study Club, protesting against removal of trees on South Main St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, copy of con~nunication from Chief of Fire Depart- ment addressed to Civil Service Board, requesting that work be started on an eligible list of department personnel for inter-department promotional tests, was received and filed. Communication from Robertson Outdoor Advertising Co. requesting that they be granted permission to place a few courtesy benches advertising Wilshtre Club Beverages in the City of Santa Ana, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request was referred to Street Commissioner and City Engineer to report back at the next meeting, with instructions that they contact the bus companies to In Re Communication Henrietta Horne tel. status Eliz. Leland, Juvenile Dept. In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Leave of Absence Otto R. Haan In Re Request for public Dance - Frank Moreno In Re Release of bond - Pacific Elec. Ry. Co. In Re Monthly Reports In Re 'Monthly Demands deter~ne where these benches may be placed to the best advantage and that benches not be permitted in the downtown district. Co~uunication from Henrietta Home, Principal, Spurgeon School, reference Civil Service ~ules and regulations pertaining to status of Eliz. Leland in the Juvenile Department, which disqualifies her due to age, was received and filed and Clerk instructed to write Niss Home that this matter is handled through the Civil Service Board. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and ~ carried, applications of Earl R. Gamboni, John F.Higgin~ Lawrence A. Cruzen, Jesse L. Hall and E. William Faires to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses but application of R.W.Williams to drive taxicabs was denied as Ordinance provides that a person must be twenty-one years of age in order to drive taxis or busses and license fee ordered returned. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Otto R. Haan for permission to leaw the state for a period of fifteen days, beginning June lOth, 1948, was granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carrie~, request of Frank Moreno, Manager, "Aocion" for permission to conduct a public dance at V.F.W. Hall, Sth and Broadway, on June Sth, 1945, was granted. ,, On recormnendation of the City Attorney that all electrical facilities of the Pacific Electric Railway Co. have been removed from North Main St., and on metier of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the liability under the franchise bond written by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., covering overhead electrical facilities, under Ordinance No. 414, be terminated and Clerk instructed to notify the Bonding Company of this action. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the report of the Building Inspector for May~ 1946 and report of City Court, for May 1946, were received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Cormntttee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw 204 In Re Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Property on S. Main St. i In Re i Award of bid Motor Truck Scale warrants covering demands inclus ive. numbering 2606 to 2866 No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, ~the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance NS. 1074" and that Sheet No. 45 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha, be amended to reclassify as C-2 all property now classified as R-1 and lying within the exterior boundary lines of the proper~y described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Main St. and Dyer Rd.; thence Easterly along the North line of Dyer Rd. 136 feet to a point; thence Northerly parallel to the East line of Main St., a distance of 436.69 feel, more o~ less, to the South llne of Tract No. 159, thence ~esterly along the South line of Tract No. 1sg, ll feet to a point which is 12§ feet Easterly from the East line of Main St.,; thence Northerly parallel to the East llne of Main St. along the Easterly line of Lots i to 8, incl., of Tract No. 159, and an extension thereof 605.66 feet to the Southeasterly line of the Pacific Electric Right of Way line; thence Southwesterly along the Southeasterly line of the Pacific Electric Right of Way line, 144.01 feet to the Easterly line of Main St.; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of Main St. 968.28 feet to the point of beginning. Also beginning at the Southwesterly corner of Lot 18, Block "F", South Santa Ana Tract; thence Easterly 180 feet along the Southerly line of said Lot 18 to the Southeasterly corner thereof; thence Northerly along the Easterly line of Lots 18 to 23, incl., 341.42 feet to the Northeasterly corner of Lot ~5 of said Tract; thence Westerly along the Northerly line of said Lot 23, 150 feet to the Northwesterly corner thereof which is a point in the Easterly line of Main St., thence Southerly along the Easterly line of Main St., 341.36 feet to the point of beginning, in accordance with application of Planning Commission, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On recommendation of the committee, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the bid of Fairbanks, Morse & Co. covering the furnishing of one 20 ton motor truck scale, in the amount of $1,973.00, was accepted. In Re i Bids - Award Water ~et ers In Re -Award of bid Cast Iron Pipe On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, bids on water meters were referred to Engineer to ascertain whether the price on meters would be the same as bid on 500 meters if contract is divided equally between the Worthington Pump & Machinery Corp.and Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co., and if so, contract to be divided between the two firms. On recoE~aendation of the committee, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the bid of the United States Pipe & Foundry Co., in the amount of In Re Set-back line on W. l?th St. btn Flower & west city limit line In Re Artesia £;t. developed into thru street north to south In Re Application for V~lriance Resol. No. 75 Conr~ercial Properties, lnc. & Sears Roebuck & Co. In Re Application for Variance Resol. No. 78 Frank A.C.Fairley In Ee Amendment to -Zoning Ordinance Resol. No. 77 Catherine J. ~Veiss 2O5 $21,250.00, f.o.b. Sauta Ana was accepted and Clerk instructed to return bonds to unsuccessful bidders. The recommendation of the Secretary of the Planning Commission that set back lines be established on West 1Vth St., between Flower St. and the west city limit lind so that no building would be permitted closer than fifty~ (SO) feet to the center line of the street, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the recommendation of the Secretary of the Planntr~ Conmnission, was accepted. The recommendation of the Secretary of the Planning Commission that Artesia St. be developed into a through street, both to the north and the south, and that Lot "X" of Tract No. 451 be held for street purposes, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried the recommendation of the Planning Commission w~s accepted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication and Resolution No. 75 of the Planning Co~mnission approving application for variance of Commercial Properties Inc. and Sears Roebuck & Co., subject to conditions specified in Resolution No. 75, on the following described property: Ail that certain real property bounded on the west by South Broadway; on the east by South Main Street; on the north by West Pomona Street, and on the south by the north line of Tract No. 289, in Santa Ana, to permit the establishment of store buildings, including buildings for a department store and mail order business on that portion of the above described property lying East of the extension of the west line of South Sycamore Street across said property, and also automobile parking anywhere on said property, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. ~8 of the Planning Commission approving application of Frank A.C. Fairley to permit construction of dwelling on the rear of N.W. ~ of Lot ll, Morse Villa Tract, also known as 950 West Bishop St., in an R-B District, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on June l?th, 1948, ! relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the follow- 206 In Re Application for Variance Mrs. Pauline M. Hansen- 2071 So. Sycamore St. Resol. No. 76 In Re Voucher form Lease ~V 868-eng-4057 Barracks - W. 8th St. In Re Resol. No. 3469 Awarding ~1,$00,000 Municipal Improvement Bonds - Amend. Resol. No. 3466 In Re Resol. No. 3470 Advertise for bids for improvement of N.Flower St. ·rom Washington to 17th St. ing described property, to-wit: Lots 9, 10, ll, 12, 13 and 14 of Tract No. 189, as shown on a map recorded in Book ll, page 49, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, being on the west side of Cypress Avenue, south of Goetz Avenue, and that Sheet No. 43 of the districting map of the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify as C-2, all property now classified as R-l, in accordance with application of Catherine J. Weiss. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication and Resolution No. 76 of the Planning Comission approving application for variance of Mrs. Pauline M. Hansen, which permits alterations in existing rooms over a garage to permit an apartment for one family, in addition to the dwelling on said lot, at 2071 So. Sycamore St., for a period of one year, was approved. On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign voucher form covering $4.00 rental due for four (4) years under Lease W 868-eng-4057 on Barracks on West 8th Street. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 3466 to State the Names of the Successful Bidders on the $1,500,000 Bonds" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3469 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen and Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Councilman and Trustee. None Absent,Councilman and Trustee None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids for the Improvement of North Flower Street, from Washington Avenue to Seventeenth Street, in the City of Santa Aha, California, and fixing the Prevailing Wage Rate~" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3470 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None In Re Ordinance No. 1167 Amend. Zoning Ord. 1074 Martha Koofolts In Re Ordinance No. 1168 Amend. Zoning Ord. ~il W. Foust 1074 In Re Petition against removal of trees So. Main St. APPROVED: ..~ /P Mayor bf the/~Ity of Santa Ana. 2O7 On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 27 of the Districting Map of the Cit~ of Santa Ara be ~ended to reclassify as M~l all prop- erty now classified as R-5, in accordance with app- lication of Martha Koofolis on property located at 5th and Hawley Streets, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1167 and passed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent ,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following 0rdin~nce entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 10~4" and that Sheet No. 52 of the Districting Map of the Cit~ of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify the following property, to-wit: A parcel of land 410 feet wide, East and West, bounded on the South by Delhi Road, on b he North by South Broadway, on the West by the Eaot line of Broadway extended Southerly to Delhi Road, as follow~ The Easterly 288 feet of said property to be reclassifi, as C-2 and the Westerly 128 feet thereof to be reclass- ified as R-~, in accordance with application of Emil W. Foust, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1168 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, petitions signed by ~pproximately 151 property owners and residents in the City of Santa Ana protestin against removal of trees on South ~ain St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk 'um~J$OH ~sV 'Xeueq0 '£ '~ '3ae~oec 'O eI~G 'uox;G euegrt~ '~ ~ee~snaA *u-emJ$OH aoK~ Xq aepao o$ pelI~o ~u~$ee~ · uo~ses aeIn~ea u~ qem I~ounoo 'I~'~ O~:A '996I ~q~AI eun£ II~H K$~0 ~uV ~,u~s aeqm~qD I$ounoD '~'E 00:~ '9~6I 'q3g eun£ :~AO~&Y uo~d~oaep e~ uI 'sa~bpH SAOVO~ /~adoa6 I~UOSae~ ~ ~uemeaoadmI eoua~deoov e~ uI ~ae~oe~ '0 eI~G see$~na& :~ueeqV u~mJ$OH ~sV 'Xeueqo'£'~ ~us~H '~ o~0 'uox~ euegnH '~ · tmm$$o~ aoiaN iq aopao o~ poii~o ~uI$oeN 2O9 In Re Communication Diehl & Co. In Re Communication Tournament of Rosos Parade In Re Appointments - Library Board In Re Communication Mrs. Willis In Re Communication Chief of Fire Dept. Resignations & Appointment In Re Communication 0r. Co. Builders' Exchange On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, co~mnunication from Diehl and Company advising that the quarterly exa~nation of the books and accounts of the City of Santa Ana for the quarter ending March 51st, 1946 has been completed, was received and filed. Communication from member of Parade Co~muittee advising that Tournament of Roses Parade will be held at Pasadena Jan. l, 1947 was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to the Council as a whole for study of the Budget and for further consideration. On reco~endation of the Chairman of the Beard and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, J. B. Tucker and Lyle Mitchell were reappointed as membereof the Library Board; terms to expire June 1949. Communication from Mrs. Willis relative to men being paid for 48 hours work per week and presumably averaging 30 hours work per week was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was referred to City Engineer. Communication from Chief of Fire Department addressed to Civil Service Board advising that Paul M. Reynolds has requested an additional thirty days leave on advice of his physician and resignations of Clyde Patmor and Fred E. Perkins on June 1st, 1946 and that D. G. Harris will be appointed to fill vacancy creGted by resignation of Clyde Patmor, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from Secy-Mgr. Orange County Builders, Exchange recommending that building departments be instructed to decline to issue buildings peEmlts to applicants unless application was within limits of veterans housing program order or unless the applicant has an authorization to build from the Civilian Product- ion Administration, or, in the case of homes, the Federal Housing Administration, its dalegated agency, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was referred to a committee, to be appointed by the Chairman of the Board, for study, 210 In Re Communication S.A. Board of Realtors In Re Con~nunication Dept. of Cormnerce Haster Farm Naval Aux. Air Field In Re Communications relative status of Eliz. Leland - Juvenile Dept. Communication from Santa Aha Board of Realtors, together with Resolution approving proposed annexation of prop- erty described as the territory to the South of Santa Ana, beginning at a point at the S.W. corner of S. Main and Delhi, thence south along the west side of S. Main to the south side of the Santa Ana Air Base, then west to Harbor Blvd. then north to Baker, then east on Baker to an intersection of an extension of S. Bristol and then north to the City limits; the extension of Bristol to connect at Newport Boulevard, and which includes Santa Ana Army Air Base site, was read. Messrs. James Workman and H.B.Hearle appeared before the Council requesting that this property be annexed to the City of Santa Ana and to be used for a future industrial expansion site. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to the Council as a whole and City Attorney for study and Clerk instructed to write a letlJer to Realty Board stating that the Council will cooperate with them and welcome any suggestions that they may offer. ,, Co~mLunication from Department of Commerce advising that Haster Farm Naval Auxiliary Air Field, located approx- imately three miles east of Westminster, has been declared surplus to the needs of the government and requesting that the City of Santa Aha advise if it is desirous of acquiring this property for airport use, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise the Depart- ment of Commerce that the City of Santa Ana is not interested in acquiring this property for an airport. Communication from Frances Smith, principal of Logan School, Lyle B. Mitchell, Principal of Frances E. Willard Jr. High School, Mrs. Grace W. Rankin, Commissioner Santa Ana Girl Scout Council and Mrs. Frances Baker, Executive Director, Santa Ana Girl Scout Council, reference Civil Service rules and regulations pertaining to status of Eliz. Leland in the Juvenile Department~ which disqualifies her due to a ge, were read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Clerk was instructed to write these parties and advise that this matter is handled through the Civil Service Board. 211 In Re Co~nunicatlon Mary Snyder In Re Request ~. Eltiste & Co. Removal of palm trees In Re Request for loading zone - Foundation Press In Re Survey and Free-Way Plans for Bristol St. In Re Application to deal in motor vehicles H.A.Bradley In Re Police Report In Re Beverage Applications On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, co~nunication from Niss Nary Snyder suggesting that property located along Santiago Creek Just west of No. Nain St., be sold and money used to establish a south part of Santa Ana, was received and park in the filed. Ed Marley for Request of/M. Eltiste & Co. Inc. that approximately seventeen palm trees be removed from the parking in fron of their property on the south side of E. 1st St. beginning approximately 280 feet west of Lyon St. and running west to the intersection of Wright St., was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed until such time as proper plans are presented to the Council for their study. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of The Foundation Press for a loading zone at 214 W. 8th Street, was denied and Clerk instructed to advise the Foundation Press of this action On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication of the Planning Commission recommending acquisition of right of way and revision of free-way plans outside of the City limits near Placentia Ave. and U.S. lO1 Highway to accomodate Bristol Street connections, was approved and Mayor authorized to write letter to Board of Supervisors requesting surveys to be made as outlined in recommendations of the Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of H.A.Bradley to conduct the business o2 dealing in motor vehicles at 207 E. First St was granted and Clerk authorized to issue license. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, report of the Police Department for the month of May, 1946, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati~ of alcoholic beverage applications made by Benjamin and Flossie N. Baker, Otto H. and Ruth E. Grigg, at 804 No. Flower St., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc. 411-~ W. 4th St., and Alton L. and Opal B. Booth, 1711 W. 8th St.~ were received and filed. 212 In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Installation overhead light - Flower St. & North Park Blvd. In Re Robertson Outdoor Adv. Co.- Benches In Re Army Headquarters - W. 8th St. Leases W 509-cng-1709 and W 509-cng-iS29 In Re Agreoment - W. 8th St. Headquarters bldgs. In Re Right of Entry to bldgs. W. 8th St. Hdqtrs. In Re Notice of Renewal of Lease W 888-cng-4087 (Temp.barracks) On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Troy H. Cody, Charles W. Cramblitt, Roy D. Kirby, Delbert Ray Logan, Peter Pollins Armstrong, Francis E. Bussear, David E. 0rtiz, William H. Sherrill, David Walter Nontgomery, John D. Dailey, Warren E. Wollan, Cecil A. Vaughan, John R. Reddington and Norman A. Wang, to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Chancy, seconded by Dixon and carried, a Sodium Vapor overhead light was ordered installed at the intersection of Flower St. and North Park Blvd. Communication from City Engineer showing t~venty-three locations within the City of Santa Aha recommended by the Santa Aha Bus Co. for the Robertson Outdoor Advertising Co., to place benches, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to the City Attorney for further study and to report back within thirty days. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, Chairman of the Board was authorized to sign voucher in the amount of $4~72 covering lease W 809-cng- 1709 for rental period October 10th, l~41 to June ~Oth, 19~8 inclusive and voucher in the amount of $5e00 cover- ing lease W 509-eng-152~ for rental period July 1st, 19~l to June ~Oth, 19~8 inclusive on A~my Headquarters property on ~¥est Eighth Street. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, Chairman of the Board was instructed to sign agreement with Division Engineers to accept custody of the following buildings: Headquarters Administration Building, Building T-9, iucluding all personal property situated therein and Building T-l~, including all personal property situated therein on Army Headquarters property on West Eighth Street. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, Chairman of the Board was instructed to sign agreement with Division Engineers granting right of entry to buildings designated as T-B1, T-22, T-~ and T-~5, located at llO~ West Eighth Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, comm~uication from Army Service Forces, Real Estate Division, together with four copies of Form l~l In Re Notice of Renewal of Lease 'J-509-eng-lV09 'J.C.A.C.T.C.Hdqtrs. In Re Amendment to Zoning Ord. C.~therine J. Weiss In Re Resol. No. 3471 Blvd. Stop Si~n 4th and Santa Fe Ets. In Re Ord. No. 1169 Amendment to Zonin?i Ordinance Property on S. Eain St. Notice of Renewal of Lease W 868-eng-4057 between the United States of America and the City of Santa Ana, for the period July l, 1946 and ending June ~0, 1947, on temporary barracks located on Army Headquarters prop- erty on West Eighth Street, was referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Army Service Forces, Real Estate Division, together with four copies of Fo~m l~l Notice of Renewal of Lease W 509-cng-1709 between the United States of America and the City of Santa Ana, for the period July l, 1946 and ending June ZO, 194~, on West Coast Air Corps Training Center Headquarters, W. 8th St., was referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amendiug Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 4~ of the districting map of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify as C-2, all prop- erty now classified as R-l, described as follows: Lots 9, lC, ll, 12, l~ and 14 of Tract No. 159, as show~ on a map recorded in Book ll, page 49, Niscellaneous Naps, Records of Orange County, California, being on the west side of Cypress Avenue, south of Goetz Avenue in accordance with application of Catherine J. Weiss, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and ca~ted, the following Resolution entitled: "Re~olution Declaring Stop Intersection" covering the installation of a boulevard stop sign on Santa Fe Street at the entrance to Fourth Street, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. ~471 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan On motion of T~ustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 43 of the Districting Nap of the City of Santa Aha, be amended to reclassify as C-~ all propert 214 In Re Resol. No. 3472 of Intention - Set-back Line along portion W. 17th St. In Re Application for Variance D.A.Holzknecht Resol. No. 80 now classified as R-1 and lying within the exterior boundary lines of the property described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Main St. and Dyer Rd.; thence Easterly along the North line of Dyer Rd. 136 feet to a point; thence Northerly parallel to the East line of Main St., a distance of 436.69 feet, more or less, to the South line of Tract No. 159; thence Westerly along the South line of Tract No. 159, ll feet to a point which is feet Easterly from the East line of Main St.; thence Northerly parallel to the East line of Main Strest. along the Easterly line of Lots i to 8, incl., of Tract No. 159, and an extension thereof 603.66 feet to the Southeasterly line of the Pacific Electric Right of Way line; thence South- westerly along the Southeasterly line of the Pacific Electric Right of Way line, 144.01 feet to the Easterly llne of Main St.; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of Main St. 968.28 feet to the point of beginning. Also beginning at the Southwesterly corner of Lot 18, Block "F", South Santa Aha Tract; thence East- erly 150 feet along the Southerly line of said Lot 18 to the Southeasterly corner thereof; thence Northerly along the Easterly line of Lots 18 to 23 incl., 341.42 feet to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 23 of said Tract; thence Westerly along the Northerly line of said Lot 23, 15~ feet to the Northwesterly corner thereof which is a point in the Easterly line of Main St., thence Southerly along the Easterly line of Main St., 341.36 feet to the point of beginning. in accordance with application of Planning Commission, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1169 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of Intention to Designate Set Back Lines Along a Portion of West Seventeenth Street" between Flower Street and the west city limit line so that no building would be permitted closer than fifty (50) feet to the center line of the street, and that public hearing will be held July 15th, 1946, at 7:30 P.M., was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3472 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, Resolution No. 80 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of D.A.Holzknecht to permit of use of garage building on end of Lot 9, Block "A", Santa Ana Investment Co. Tract No. 1, bwlng located at 1211 East 3rd St., for the purpose of a bicycle repair shop and s~le of new and used b~cycles, was approved. 215 In Re Application Amend to Zoning Ord. - James R. Nunn Resol. No. 79 In Re Application for Variance Emma Childers Resol. No. 87 In Re Bids Improvement No. Flower St. Washington to 17th St. In Re Permission to connect to gas main - 323 Adams St. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Resolution No. 79 of the Planning Commission den~tng application for amendment to ZOning Ordinance of James R. Nunn to establish a restaurant on the north- west corner of W. Washington Ave. and North Sycamore St., necessitating reclassification of property from R-3 to C-2 Commercial, was sust$ined. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Resolution No. 87 of the Planning Commission approving application for variance of Emmm Childers to construct medical buildings and provide parking facilities on property described as follows: Lot 5, Lot 6 and the North 14 feet of Lot 4, all in Block "B" of Swanner's Addition, being located at 1616 North Sycamore Street, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering the improvement of North Flower Street, from Washington Avenue to Seventeenth Street, as follows: Bid of Cox Bros. Construction Co.: Item Unit Price Total -r-- 48.oo $-V% 7oo 2 12.50 375.00 3 .80 1,920.00 4 34.00 1,530.00 5 19.00 855.00 6 2.25 3,375.00 7 3.76 5,625.00 8 28.00 196.00 Total $14,644.0b Bidder's bond in the amount of $2,000.00 accompanied bid Bid of John J. Swigart Company: Item Unit Price Total --~ ~ 46.00 $ ~. 00 2 23.00 690.00 3 .95 2,280.00 4 33.00 1,485.00 5 23.00 1,035.00 6 2.20 3,300.00 V 3.75 5,625.00 8 25.00 Total $1~ Bidder's bond in the amount of $2,000.00 accompanied bid Bid of Sully-Miller Contracting Co.: Item Unit Price Total -T-- $ 62.00' $ 2 13.50 405.00 3 .86 3,064.00 4 37.00 1,665.00 5 19.00 922.50 6 2.00 3,000.00 7 4.20 6,300.00 8 19.00 Total Certified check in the amount of $2,000.00 accompanied bid. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bids were referred to City Engineer and Auditor for checking and to report back at the next meeting. I. P. Lubingill appeared before the Council stating that the Building Inspector refused to permit the Gas Co. to make connection at his property located at 323 Adams Street. 216 The Building Inspector reported that the house is unfit for habitation and for this reason requested the Gas Co. not to make this connection. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Building Inspector was instructed to grant permission I.B.Lubingill/to have the gas connection made. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk APPROVED Mayor-of t~Ity of Santa Ana. Council ChamBer Santa Aha City Hall July 1, 1946. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees Dale G. Deckert The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of June 17th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried. In Re Reappoint~ents Recreation Cormuission On recommendation of the Chairman of Recreation Commission and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, Mrs. Florence Givens and Aubrey Glines were reappointed as membersof the Recreation Commission; terms to expire July 5th, 1949. In Re Reappointment PlanninE Commission On recommendation of the Chairman of the Board and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, C.E.Walker was reappointed as member of the Planning Commission; term to expire Ju~e 30~h,19§0. In Me Appointments Forestry Board On recommendation of the Chairman of the Board and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following were appointed as members of the Forestry Board; namely Art Blanding _ term expires 6-30-49 Mrs. Hugh Gerrard- " " 6-30-49 Ermmett Roger~ - " " 6-30-4B George Townsend - " " 6-30-47 Walter Swanberger- " " 6-30-48 In Re ICommunication IDisabled American Veterans Communication from Commander, Disabled American Veterans requesting use of Army Air Force Western Training Command Headquarters for use of Disabled American Veterans as their official and permanent headquarters and meeting place was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, 217 In Re Communication Alcoholics Anonymous In Re Communication Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation In Re CoMmunication Or. Co.Model R.;i. Club In Re Chamber of Co~nerce - Rel. traffic situation In Re Newbert Protection Dist. Survey of City & County property; btn 17th St. & Memory Lane In Re Petitions - establishment of a Recreation Park on Main St. congestion; seconded by Cheney and carried, connnunication was referred to ChaiEnan of the Board. Communication from Alcoholics Anonymous requesting use of Army Air Force Western Training Comm~nd Headquarters Building, W. 8th St., for their meeting place was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to Chairman of the Board. Communication from District Coordinator, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation requesting office space at the Army Air Force Western Training Command Headquarters Building, W. 8th St., was read and on ~otion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to Chairman of the Board. Communication from Secy-Treas. Orange County Model Railroad Club making application for a lease on the west wing basement in the Army Air Force Western Training Command Headquarters Building, W. 8th St., was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney mhd carried, communication was referred to Chairman of the Board. Communication from Chamber of Com~erce recommending certain changes to relieve present traffic situation and carried was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, eeconded by Chene the recommendation of the City E~gineer was accepted to place no parking signs on parking meters on Main St. between 1st to 6th Sts. prohibiting parking from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. and to place hand controlled traffic signal at 2nd, 3rd and 8th to eliminate traffim same to be placed in operation July 4th,1946 On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried statement of expense incurred by the County Surveyor's office in connection with survey of County and City owne property between 17th Street (Westminster Avenue) and Garden Grove Boulevard (Memory Lane), in the amount of $§00.36, was ordered paid. ,. Mrs. James Anderson presented petitions containing 4~16 signatures requesting the City Council of the City of Santa Aha to submit to the voters a proposition to incu~ a bonded indebtedness in the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars for the establihsment of a Recreation Park. ./ In Re Petitions - Establishing a Recreation Dept o In Re Con~unication relative status of Eliz.Leland - Juvenile Dept. In Re Cormmunication S.A.Jr. Chamber of Commerce In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications James S~well, Judge Kanneth Morrison and other interested persons spoke in favor of petitions and requested the Council to take immediate action. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, City Attorney was instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to submit to the voters a prop- osition to incur a bonded indebtedness in the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars for the establishment of a Recreation Park, to be presented to the Council at the next meeting. Petitions were presented by Judge Kenneth Morrison calling for an initiative measure to be submitted directly to the voters establishing a Reereation Depart- ment for the City of Santa Ana under management of a Recreation Commission. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, Clerk was authorized to check the petitions to determine if a su~flcient number of signatures are attached requiring submission to the voters of Santa Ana. Comunication from Mrs. Kyle A. Lyon, President, The Ebell Society reference Civil Services rules smd regulations pertaining to status of Eliz. Leland in the Juvenile Department, which disqualifies her due to age, was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting an appropriation of $1800.00 from the City Advertising Fund to help sponsor and promote the "Santa Annual Frolic", was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was referred to the Budget committee. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by George M. Kipp, 109-11 E. 1st St. to be transferred from Vera Vaughn, and Candido S. Perez and Maximino Preciado, 900 E. 4th St. to be transferred from Francisco M. Duron and Robert B. Villa, were received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Robert E. Cantu, William L. Johnson, James Alden White, Rex Eugene Smith, Earle Warrecker, Roy ~arrecker, Jack Hamilton, Lewis A.Forshay, Arthur L. Johnson, Clarence M. Logan and Roy Frank Kern, 219 In Re Petition to install curb; 1500 & 1800 block So. Broadway In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Contract N 244s-39561 Btn City g~ United States of America - Naval Air Zta. Sewage Disposal In Re Agreement btn City and Sou.Cou. Gas Co. - bldg. in Santiago Park In Re A±location of funds Const.i~ublic works project In Re Sewer Contractor's license bond-James A.?ox to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. A petition signed by approximately sixteen property owners and residents in the 1800 and 1600 block South Broadway requesting that curb be installed, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, petition was referred to City Engineer to repoz back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carrie the report of the Building Inspector for month of June, 1946 and report of City Court, for June, 1946, were received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 286~ to 2871 inclusive and demands numbering i to 248 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute Naval Supply Depot-San Diego Contract N 244s-39561 between the United States of America and the City of Santa Aha, covering the disposal of sewage from the Nava Air Station, Santa Aha, for the next fiscal year beginning July l, 1946 unless otherwise terminated at the option of the Government upon due notice in writing. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute agreement between the City of Santa Aha and the Southern Counties Gas Company for the leasedbuildtng to be served with gas connections in Santiago Park. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and fo~ms of applications from the State Department of Finance covering allocation of funds to Cities and Counties to assist in the financing of public works construction program for the stated purpose of preventing and alleviating unemployment, was referred to the Auditor for checking. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried Sewer Contractorts license bond of James A. Fox, written by the Great American Indemnity Co., in the amount of $1,000.00~ dated June 18th, 1946, was approved, received and filed. 220 In Re Canvass of votes & Declaring Result of Election - "Southeast Santa Ana" Armexation Resol. No. 3473 In Re Attorney to prepare Ordinance S.E. Annexation Santa Ana In Re Resol. No. 3474 Est. no parking zones ~.dth St. btn Brdwy & Birch; & So.side btn Brdwy & Birch. In Re 'Resol. No. 3475 1/4 Cent Gas Tax This being the first Monday after holding of election on June 28th, 1946, on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to canvass the votes on the election submitting to the electors in the unincorporated territory known as "Southeast Santa Ana" the question whether such territory shall be annexed to, incorporated in and made a part of the City of Santa Ana, and therefore proceeded to canvass the votes, as follows: Ye s No Delhi Precinct 132 56 Absentee votes 4 2 Total 136 58 And it appearing that 136 votes were cast in favor of the annexation and 58 votes were cast against the annexation and there being a majority of all of the said votes cast in favor of the annexation, the City Council of the City of Santa Aha finds and declares that said annexation was carried. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, a Resolution Declaring Result of Election was introduced, considered, designated Resolution No. 3473 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Ab sent Trustees Trustees Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance approving annexation of "Southeast Santa Aha" to the City of Santa Aha; election held June 28th, 1946. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a no parking zone on the north side of West Eighth Street between Broadway and Birch Sts. located as follows: The East 40 feet; and on the south side of West Eighth Street between Broadway and Birch Sts. located as follows: The East 40 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3474 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, V~. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Trustees None Noes, Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: 221 Streets of Major Import anc e In Re Resol. No. 3476 Allocation of funds J.0.S. Plant- Plans In Re Resol. No. 3477 Alloc~ion of ftuuds J.0.S. Plant - Const. In Re Ordinance No. 1170 Amendment to Zoning Ord. Catherine J. Jeiss 0~ress Ave, was No. "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha Adopting BUdget and Approving Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 Cent Gas Tax Allocated for Streets of Major Importance" introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution 5475 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees l~oes · Ab sent, Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Trustees None Trustees Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carrie~ the following Resolution requesting allocation of $2,381.93 which is one-half of the total cost, from the State of California,for the purpose of defraying cost o~ preparing plens and blue-prints for a booster pumping station and sludge digestion tank at the Joint 0utfall Sewer plant, was introduced· read, considered· designate Resolution No. 3476 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent,Councilmen Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon· W.J.Cheney, Asa Hofiknan None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carri~ the Following Resolution requesting allocation of $61,466.00, which is one-half of the total cost, from t~ State of California, for the purpose of defraying cost of construction of Booster Pumping Station and Sludge Digestion Tank at the Joint 0utfall Sewer plant, was introduced, read, considered, desigmated Resolution No. 3477 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent,Councilmen Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon· W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet 43 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha, be amended to recl assify as C-2, all propert now classified as R-l, described as follows: Lots 9, 10, ll, 12, 13 and 14 of Tract No. 189, as shown on a Map recorded in Book ll, page 49, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California, being on the west side of Cypress Avenue, south of Goetz Avenue, in accordance with application of Catherine J. Weiss, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. ll70 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes· Trustees Absent· Trusteew Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert 222 In Re Amendment to Zoninfl Ord~ .,ance Reso, #82-E~mmet Rogers. In Re Appl, for Variance Reso. ~ ~83 - James R. In Re Request Robertson Outdoor Adv. Co. Benches In Re Ordinance Amending Ord. No. 349 - requirements new subdivisions In Re Ordinance requiring permit to drill for water purposes In Re Award of bid Improvement No. Flower St. Washington to l?th St. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Chene~ and car- ried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general ciruulatlon, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on July 15th, 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the follow- ing described property, to-wit: All that real property bounded on the North by the South line of W. Seventeenth St.; on the South by a line parallel to said South line of W. Seventeenth St. and 175 feet South thereof; on the East by a line llO feet East of and parallel to the East line of Free- man St. extended North; and on the West by the center line of North Towner St. extended North, and that Sheet No. 19 of the districting map of the City of Santa Aha be amended to reclassify as R-3 District, all property now classified as R-1 and R-2 District, in accordance with application of ~Enet Rogers. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, communication and Resolution No. 83 of the Plan- ning Commission approving application of James R. Nunn to conduct a restaurant business at the northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street, was approved. On recommendation of the City Attorney and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded ~y Cheney and carried, request of Robertson Outdoor Advertising Co. to place a few courtesy benches advertising Wtlshire Club Beverages was denied and Clerk iustructed to advise Robertson Outdoor Adv. Co. to that effect. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 349 as amended, entitled "An Ordinance Requiring that new streets in new subdivisions shall conform to the streets already existing in was introduced, ~ead, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Requiring the Issuance of a peEnit to drill for water purposes within the City limits of the City of Santa Ana" was introduced, read, considered and p~aced on file for second reading. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the bid of Cox Bros. Construction Co., in the amount of $14,644.00 covering the improvement of North Flower Street, from Washington Avenue to Seventeenth Street, was accepted and 223 In Re ~.~. Board o£ Realtors In Re Storm ?ewar System In rte .~1,500,000.o0 Bond Investment APPROVED Clerk instructed to return bonds and checks of unsucces ful bidders. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the report of the City Attorney giving his opinion relative to annexation of property described as the territory to the southwest of Santa Aha including the Santa Aha Air Base,that petition would have to be circulated with signatures totaling 25% of the qualifie. electors requesting that an election be held for annexation, wam accepted.The Clerk was instructed to advise the Santa Aha Board opinion. On motion of Trustee Haan, of Mealtors of the Attorney' seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Engineer, as a committee, were authorized to request and urge the Board of Supervisors to proceed with the enlargement of the drainage ditch south of Santa Aua to permit the City of Santa Aha to enlarge the storm sewer system. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, due to inability to obtain labor and materials !~1,250,000.00 of the funds derived from sale of bonds on the recent bond election cannot be used for at least a year, that said sum be invested under the authority of Act 2827 of the General Laws, in bonds of the United States which may be cashed at any time after the expiration of not to exceed six months. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall July 15th, 1946. 7:80 P.~i. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by ~Iayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W.F~gene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa HofDman Absent: Trustees None The Clerk con~uenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of July 1st, 1946, further reading of -the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re Communications - Pres.Gold Star Mothers; Con~nander-John Robert Booth Post 7140 - VtJJJ In Re Communication s - Altrusa Club; Native Sons of the Golden Jest In Re Communication Board of Education; Junior College site Abandonment lSth St. In Re Communication Chamber of Cormmerce In Re Communication S.A.City Schools Stop Signs. In Re Appointment George ~. Cox Patrolman In Re Appointments - Resignations - Fire Dept. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Pres. Gold Star Mothers requesting that concerted move be made by civic author- ities to purchase outright the AAFWTC building on W. 8th St. to be used for the purpose of a permanent war memorial and communication from Cormnander, John Robert Booth Post 7140 VFW requesting that former Army Headquarters building on W. 8th St. be converted into a veterans war memorial, were referred to the Chairman of the Board for further study by the Council when City secures title to the property on W. 8th Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, cormnunication from Altrusa Club stating they have endorsed and approved the proposed City Recreation Park and communication from Native Sons of the Golden West stating they passed a resolution sponsoring the present City park campaign, were received and filed. Communication from Secy. Board of Education requesting action on abandonment of Fifteenth Street, which lies within the Junior College site was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, City Attorney was instructed to ~epare resolution for the abandonment of Fifteenth Street. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Chamber of Con~nerce recommend- ing that the City of Santa Ana adopt a one-half cent sales tax, was received and filed. ,, Cozmnunication from Secy. Santa Ana City Schools stating that stop signs at French and Washington intersection are no longer required, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Street Superintendent and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. Communication from Chief of Police advising of appoint- ment of George M. Cox, as probationary patrolman was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed. Co~nunicatlon from Chief of Fire Department advising of appeSntments and resignations in the F~re Department was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, communication was received and filed. 225 In Re House R.ioverts Bond Star House Movers In Re J.0.$. ~Iinutes - Relative salaries In Re J.O.~. Minutes - Relative Engineer's salary In Re Notice of Renewal of Lease '.V 868-eng-4057 (temp.barracks) '~ 509-eng-lV09 (Headquarters) In Re Request - loading zone Spurgeon Memorial Methodist Church In Re Police Report On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, bond of Star House Movers,Inc., written by the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., in the amount of $1,000.00, was approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer held at Anaheim, June 6, 1946 were read and matter of salary increases was referred to Chairman of the Board to secure more at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, information and report back seconded by Deckert and carried, the minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint 0utfall Sewer held at Anaheim, July 10th, 1946 were read and request of Joint 0utfall Sewer Board that Ewald Lemcke be permitted to accept part time employment with the County Board so long as such employment does not interfere with the operation of the Joint 0utfall Sewer, was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute Notice of Renewal of Lease W 868-eng-4057 between the United States of America and the City of Santa Ana, for the period July l, 1946 and ending June 30, 1947, on temporary barracks located on Army Headquarter~ property on West Eighth Street, and Notice of Renewal of Lease ~'t S09-eng-1709 for rental period July lst,194~ to June 30th, 1~ inclusive on Army Headquarters property on West Eighth Street. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request L.A. ~est, Pres. of Board of Trustees of Spurgeon Memorial Methodist Church, located at corner of Church and Broadway, for a loading zone to be est- ablished at the first parking space south of the fire hydrant numbered V7 on the east side of Broadway, was referred to the Street Superintendent and Street Co~nissioner for investigation and report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, PoliSe report for the month of June, 1946, was received and filed. 226 In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Leave of Absence Otto R. Haan In Re Dance Application Bob Skiles In Re Request for driveway S.~..Patterson In Re Protost on rents Palms Apts. In Re Petition - Approving Variance - James R. Munn In Re C o~m.~uni c at i on Cox Bros.Const. Co. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applicatlonm made by Kenneth E. Franks, 1502 No. Main St., and American Legion, Post #151, 51Z No. Birch St., were received and filed. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Dixon and carried, applications of Charles Patton, George J. Hock, Richard H. Snodgrass, Robert J. Mead, Donald E. Maxwell, Audie H. Holbert, Ralph M. Fanning and Willlam Edgar McFarren, to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Otto R. Haan for permission to leave the State for the period July lVth to August 2$th, 1946, was granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Bob Skiles for permission to conduct public dances at Third and Ross Ballroom, beginning Saturday, July 1Zth, 1~48, and every Saturday night thereafter, was granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of S.~.Patterson for permission to cut the curb, build driveway s~d r~build sidewalk at 808 W. 4th St., was referred to the City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. A petition si.%~ned by fifteen tenants of the Palm Apts. at McFadden and Cypress Sts., protesting exorbitant increase in rents, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, petition was received and placed on file. A petition signed by nine property owners in the vicinity of ~¥ashingtou and Sycamore Sts., supporting and approving variance of James R. Nunn to conduct a restaurant business at the northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street, was received and filed, on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. Communication from Cox Bros. Constr~ctIon Co. stating they propose to construct the Portland cement sidewalks required to complete the construction on the contract now held by them for the paving of No. Wlower St. between lSth and 17th Sts., at the unit price per cubic yard of ii~26.00 including the removal of excess earth involved by the addition of this item of work, was read. 227 In Re Request Thatcher & ![ollingsworth for 30 days e~tension removal ~ emi~orary building In Re Bids - painting Bo4ors I,~emorlal ~Juseum In Bids - paintir~g City tIall In I~o on ??~in Ztr~'et. In Survey for Trafi'ic Si,'~nals at $ In~,~rs~cti In Re At~,i met Ho~crs. On reco~mnendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, cormn- unication was held over until next meeting of the Counci On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Thatcher & Hollingsworth for 30 days extension of contract for removal of temporary building located on the south side of W. l?th St., east of Patton St., was granted for a period of thirty days from August 1st, 1946, providing the bond liability is extended. On recommendation of the Chairman of the Boa~d and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Engineer and Auditor were instructed to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the waterproofing and Dainting of the Bowers Memorial Museum; bids to be opened August Sth, 1946. On recommendation of the Chairman of the Board and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Engineer and Auditor were instructed to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the waterproofing and painting of the City Hall; bids to be opened August 8th, 1946. Petitions were read signed by 39 merchants on or near Na~n Street requesting the abolishment of parking restric tions in eCfect from 4 to 6 P.~. on Main Street between 1st and 6th Streets. On motion of Trustee Deckert, sec- onded by by Dixon and carried, the minute order of the City Council at its meeting held July 1st, 1946, was re- ordered to scinded; and traffic officers/continue to be stationed on Main Street at 2nd, ~rd and 8th Streets and no left turns be permitted at said intersections. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the City Clerk and Engineer were authorized to write to the Dept. of Public Highways req~esting a surve to be conducted for installation of traffic signals on payment Main Street at Third, Fifth and Bishop Streets and/expen of said survey authorized. No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet No. 19 of the districting map o~ the City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify as R-3, all proper- ty now classified as R-1 and R-2, described as follows: 228 In Re Variance Claude B. Sedgwick. In Re Ordinance Establishing Set-Back Lines on ~¥. 17th St. In Re Initiative Petition Recreation Commission. In Ra Request to Re?recinct S.~. Annoxation T~rritory. In Re Empl~,yment of O'l,~elveny ~- byers. Ail that real property bounded on the north by the south line of W. 17th Street; on the south by a line parallel to said south line of W. 17th Street and 175 feet south thereof; on the east by a line 110 feet east of and parallel to the east line of Freeman Street extended North; and on the west by the center line of North Towner Si;feet extended north, in accordance with application of Emmet Rogers, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried~ Resolution No. 85 of the Planning~ Commission approving application for variance of Claude B. Sedgwick to operate a real residence at 1515 E. First estate office within his Street, was approved. No written or oral protests having been received against the establish~hant of set-back lines on W. 17th Street between Flower Street and the westerly city limits, on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deck- err and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha establishing Set-back Lines upon West Seventeenth Street, on both sides of said street, from Flower Street to the westerly limits of the City." was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. The statement of the City Clerk was read certifying signatures of voters on that the/initiative petition for City Recreation Com- mission, had been examined and found sufficient, it was moved by Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to pre- pare a Resolution o* 7utention to place the initiative measure on the November 5th election ballot for the establishment of a Recreation Dept. for the City of Santa Ana under management of a Recreation Commission. Since the voters of southeast Santa Ana have voted favorably to be annexed to the City of Santa Ana and since the Council is now c.~mpleting such annexation, it was moved by Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, that the Board of Supervisors be reques- ted to reprecinct the territory being annexed so that said territory may be precincted for the General Election to be held November 5th, 1946. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the law firm of 0'Melveny and Myers was em- ployed to conduct all necessary proceedings in con- nection bond election for Recreation Park to be held November 8th, 1946, at a fee of one-tenth of one per cent of the total bond issue. 229 In Re Ordinance Approv. Election S.E. Annexation. In Re Ordinance No. 1171 Streets in Subdivision. in Re Ordinance ~oo 1172 Drillins Water Wells° In Re Reso. No. 3478 Loading Zone on ~. 5th St. near Broadway. In Re [~eso. No. 3479 No Parking Zone Bdwy. bet. Sth lOth. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carrie the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana approving the Annexation of Southeast Santa S_ua to the City of Santa Ama" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 349 as amended, entitled 'An Ordinance requiring that new streets in new subdivisions shall conform to the streets already existing in said City'" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. llT1 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Am Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana requiring the issuance of a permit to drill for water purposes within the City Limits of the City of Santa Aha" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1172 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hofl'man. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a Loading Zone on the south side of West Fifth Street between Broadway and Birch Street, located as follows: The West 20 feet of the East 27 feet, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3478 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan. On motion of.Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution concerning Parking Limitations under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a No Parking Zone on the west side of North Broadway between Eighth and Tenth Streets located as fol- lows: The South 20 feet, was read, considered, designa- ted Resolution No. 3479 and passed by the following vote: · In Re Petition for Curbs on S. Broadway, Set-back Lines. In Re Reso. No. 3480 Addn. Allotment of 20 Housing Units. In Re Ap~31ication Sheldon Detectives. In Re Request ~.[.Eltiste ?~ Co. Removal of Palm Trees. In Re Amendment of Sign Ordinate Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan. Communication of City Engineer was read,stating that he had informed property owners on Broadway, between Edinger and Pomona Streets that the City did not construct curbs and t?~at they could proceed with the construction of curbs, subject to obtaining permits in accordance with lines and grades established by the City. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the report of the Engineer was accepted relative to set-back lines and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution for the establishment of eet-back lines 40 feet on each side of the center line of South Broadway with a minimum distance between curbs of 54 ft. Communication of the Federal Public Housing Authority was read, stating the necessity of the City of Santa Aha to enter into a supplemental agreement for the additional allotment of twenty housing units at the West Eighth Street Headquarters. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution authorizing the execution of a supple- mental agreement between the United States of America acting by and through the Federal Public Housing Authority and the City of Santa Aha to provide addi- tional te~rary housing pursuant to Title V (as amended) oi' ~anham Act" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3480 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, IV. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the report of the investigating committee was ac- cepted and the application of Sheldon Detectives for a permit to conduct a private patrol in the City of Santa Ana, was denied. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the request of Ed ~iarley for M. Eltiste & Co. for the removal of 17 palm trees from the parking in front of their property on the south side of E. First Street, was referred to the Forestry Board. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the City Attorney was instructed to amend Ordinance No. 906 to permit advertising upon benches placed in the City for the convenience of bus patrons; type and loca- tion of such benches to be under supervision of the City 231 In Re Survey £'or Addn. Parki~,g ~4etcrs. APPROVED: Mayor of~e City of Santa Ana. Engineer. The Chairman of the Council appointed a committee com- posed of Trustees Cheney and Dixon and the City Engineer to make a survey and recommend to the City Council, for the extension of the area to install parking meters. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, July 22nd, 1946, 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.~ ~/~ City Clerk. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall July 22nd, 1946. 7:00 P.M. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustee Otto ~. Haan. In [~e Al,~21ica t i n Or. Co. Tuberc,~losis in ~e C or,nun J c '~ t i .~ ~ n [.]r s. Elizabe tl~ In I,,r. ,'. r,lrs. ,Jm.R.Trai .. In Re ~ond i~.x[.ensi n for Thatc~er >' Holl~.n~'swor~b on Tem~>ornry ~]ld'.. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried the application of the Orange County Tuberculosis & Health ~ssn., for quarters at the West Eighth Street Headquarters was referred to the Chairman of the Ce~Lucil for ~tudy. Communication of Mrs. Elizabeth Park was read, stating that she had contacted Mr. George Boyd, Chief of Police, on her knowledge of bookmaking activities in a Bush St. meat market and no action being taken by Mr. Boyd to close the place. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deck- eft and carried, the communication was received and filed. C,~mm~uuication of Mr. & Mrs. ~m. R. Train was read, ins chanMes in traffic and inknrovement of streets. motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon an~ carried, the communication was referred to the City Engineer and Street Commissioner for study. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- rY. ed, the cormmunicatton of the National Automobile and Casualty Insurance Co., consenting to the extension of Bond No. 49776, amount of i~1500.00 of Thatcher ~ Hollings- worth for thirty days covering removal of temporary build- ins on the south side of W. 17th Street east of Patton suggestt On Street by September 1st, 1946~ was aporoved. · In Re Apl licat i.~n Rainbow Cab C©. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the application of the Rainbow Cab Company for a permit to add four 1941 four door sedans for taxicab service, was referred to the Taxicab Commission. In Re Ordinance No. 1173 Ap..roving Annexation Southeast Santa Ana. in He Ordinance No. 1174 Set-back Lines on '~. 17th St. from Flower to J. City Limit s. In Re Ordinance No. 1175 Amend. Zoning OrdLnance Apr1. gkmnot C. Rogers. lin Re Ordinance D~iRri~s ' Elective of Officers. Noes, Absent, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha approving the Ar~nexation of Southeast Santa Ana to the City of Santa Ana" was read, c~nsidered, designated Ordinance No. 1173 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deekert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustee Otto R. Haan. , On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa kna establishing Set-back Lines upon ~est Seventeenth Street, on both sides of said street, from Flower Street to the wes- terly limits of the City" was read, aons~dered, designated Ordinance No. ll~4 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale ~. ~eckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustee Otto R. Haan. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and t~at Sheet No. 19 of the Districtiog ~ap of the City of Santa Ana, be amended to reclassify as R-3, all pro- perty now classified as R-1 and R-~, described as follows: All that real proper~y bounded on the north by the south line of West Seventeenth St.; on the south by a line parallel to said south line of West Seventeenth St. and 175 feet south thereof; on the east by a line llO feet east of and parallel to the east line of Freeman St. extended north; and on the west by the center line of North Towner St. extended north, in accordance with application of Emmet Rogers, was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1175 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees ~¢. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Aaa Hoffman Trustees None Trustee Otto R. Haan. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha fixing the compensation of certain elective officers of said City, and repealing Ordinance No. 1148" was int~r~duced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Ord ~ nance Amend. Sign 0rdinance. In Re Reso. No. 34~1 Ap:,roving II~.ap to Abandon Portion 15th St. In Re Resol. No. 34~S Inl;ention to Aband-~n Portion oi' W.15th ;t. In Re Request of Jasper ?or 35 ft. Driveway. In Re Minutes J.0.Sew~r ~oard, Relative Salaries. In Re Request-S.Id. Patterson to Build Driveway. On motion of Trustee Deckert, tied, the following Ordinance seconded by Dixon and car- entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha amending Ordinance No. 906, entitled 'An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana defining, regulating and licens- ing the erection, construction, and/or maintenances of signs, and repealing all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith'" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution approving map showing portion of a certain street in the City of Santa Ana proposed to be vacated, closed up, and abandoned" known as West Fifteenth Street. The Resolution was read considered, designated Resolution No. 3481 and passed b the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. ~eckert, J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustee Otto R. Haan. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and car- tied, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha declaring its intention to order th! closing up, vacation and abandonment of a portion of West Fifteenth Street, pursuant to and in accordance with the ~Street Vacation Act of 1941'" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3482 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustee Otto ~. Haan. On motion of Trustee DeckerS, seconded by Cheney and ca~ ried, the request of Jasper Farney for a 3~ foot drive- way on Vance Street for entrance to garages in connect- ion with two apartment house buildings on Vance and Lacy Streets, was referred to the City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. The Mayor reported on the budEet and salary increases and shift in working hours of employees of the Joint 0utfall Sewer and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the minutes of the Joint 0utfall Executive Board, of June 6th, 1946, were approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and car. tied, the request of S. ~. Patterson for permission to cut curb, build driveway and rebuild sidewalk at 805 W. 4th Street, was granted, for a 25 foot driveway. · 234 In Re Proposal of Cox Bros. C :nstr. Co. In Re Applic at ions Taxicab Drivers. In Re Fire Dept. Appointment s APPROVED: Ma~or of-t~ City of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the proposal of Cox Bros. Construction Co. to con- struct sidewalks on North Flower Street between 15th and 17th Streets for the total amount of I~2089,80, was accep- ted on recommendation of the City Engineer. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the applications of Victor N. Luney, Floyd H. White and Alfred D. Shafer to drive taxicabs, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, cormaunication from Asst. Chie~ of the Fire Dept., relative to Paul M. Reynolds resuming position as fire- man and resignation of Glenn Harris, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, rled, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Cheney and car- City Clerk. City Council met in regular session. MeetiNg called to order by Mayor Hoffman Pre sent Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, 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 15th and July 22nd, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Comrmnicat Ion County Au~litor In Re Co~aunication Navy Cl~ of USA Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall August 5th, 1946. 7:30 P. f,:. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication ~rom County Auditor showing City of Santa Aha estimated v~luations for 1946-47, was referred to the Auditor. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney ~nd carried, request of Navy Club of U.S.A. for permission to place mobile war exhibits in Santa Ana was granted providinM such exhibit will be displayed on a private parking lot. 235 In Re C o~uni c at ion Sou. (Jo, nti~,s Committee on iIor~leless Children ~.Ietro. .,"at, er oist. In Re Com:~unic at ion Calif. State Guard In C onm,~tmi c at i on Or. Co.~ctired Teach-rs' Acsoo. In Ho Co~m,~uni c at ion Or. Co. Tuberculosis f.: Hcalth Assoc. In Re Reque:t Alexander H. ~s~r ? CO. In ~e,:luest a;ilbart ?- Stearns - For ~n a Ana Lbr. Co. sub f~eder On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Chairman, So~thern Co~mttes Committee on Homeless Children expressing their appreciation for use of Council Chambers, was received and filed. Communication from Metropolitan Water District relative payment of Metropolitan Water District tax for fiscal year 19~8-~V w~s read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, m~tter of payment of said taw will be certified to the Co~mty Auditor and levied against property within the City as in the past. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from California State Guard requesting information as to whether building know~ as the Enlisted Mens' Mess, located on property of the former Western Flying Command on W. 8th St. could be leased on a yearly basis, was referred to the Chairman of the Board for action. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Orange County Retired Teachers' Association requesting permission to hold their meetings at the Headquarters Building on W. 8th St was referred to the Chairman of the Board for action. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Orange County Tuberculosis ?~ Health Assoc. requesting use of several rooms at the Headquarters Building on W. 8th St., was referred to the Chairman of the Board for action. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Alexander H. Kerr & Co. Inc. for installation of stop signs in both d~rections at the intersection of Stand~rd Avenue and St. Andrews Place, was referred to the Street Commissioner and City Engtnee~ to report back at next meeting. Req~est of Gilbert & Stearns for pezuntssion to increase the size of the sub feeder crossing Third St. at the Santa Ana Lumber Co. Mill, l?ZO W. ~rd St., was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was granted on recommendation of the Electrical Inspector. In Re Request Weber Bakinf] Co. In Re Applicat ion to Solicit Funds In Re Beverage Applications In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Communication Probati~,n Officer In Re Communic'~tions Civil" ' o~rvlce Board In Re House Hov~:rts Bond Request of Weber Baking Co. to place numerous benches in Santa Aha was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert~ seconded by Dixon and carried, matter was referred to City Engineer with power to act. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, application of National Brotherhood of Service for permission to hold their armual "Brotherhood Day" flower sale for the benefit of the blind and handicapped on Saturday, August 17th, 1946, was Mranted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Orval ~,[. Kuykendall, 2321 N. ~,~ain St. and Lewis C. Elliott, ~12 E. 4th St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Arthur D. Lewis, John Nightingale, Muriel E. Nichols and Kenneth Paul Fontaine to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses; on recommendation of the Chief of Police application of William J. Replogle to drive taxicabs was denied and Clerk authorized to refund license fee. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from David R. ~Ic~lillan, Probation to ~urvey and 0fffcer, relative/study or delinquency and youth services in Orange County, W.mS referred to Police Commissioner to reoo~t back at the next meeting. Co~y of commumicatton from Civil Service Board addressed to Chief of t~tre Department requesting termination of employment of all emergency appointees effective as of Sept. l, ~o46, and, copy of communication addressed to Chief of Police Department requestin~ terminatfon of emplo?r~ent of all emergency appointees effective as of Sept. l, 1946, with the exception of Robert Elliott, now employed on temporary basis pending recruitment exam- ination were read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communications were received, adopted and placed on file. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and ~rried, bond of Paul C. Wetzel, doinE business as A-1 ~Touse ~ov~r, deleting the last sentence ~n p~ra~raoh ~ of bond, was anproved. In Com~uun~ cat ion a]n ~. ,JO01c ~ ,0. In ~e t., eport Jolnt )uttall ewer In Re C o~m -~uni c at i on durplus Line Ad justin; Co. Joint outrall .U. ow~;r In Re Rosol. No. $4~$ /}ranting Pacific Coast Gasoline CO. p~:l~l!iias on to cro~,s J.c. . R/.' wit ~ pi~6 line 237 ''r~'~lq~'~attnm~ from ,rolln u. Cooley ?,- CO. ~,,'~,nr~' of °~nta A~a Peurth Corpnr~t~ on the followin~ described prot~,~hy in repre sent i~ ~ Santa Aha: '.Vest SO fe~t of the E. 100 feet of Lots 1 sod 4 and the Sent? 1.~0 feet of the '¥. ~0 feet o~ the E. 100 ft. oF Lot 5, Block 16, ~nd that the preliminary report of title discloses the followln,l exceptions: The riz~b of ~qsy for sewer purposes and a ri~,ht to enter upon, ma~ntnin ~nd repair sewers over a strin oC land of suf?~ient width, the center line of which begins at a point 50 ft ~isst ~nd 4~ f~. North of the ~ corner of said Lot 4; thence E. parallel to N. 4th St. 25 ft., as granted in r~eed from" ~.=illln~s to City of Santa Aha; an easemen' for sewer purposes over the Northerly 1~ ft. oe the W. ~$ ft. of the E. 100 ft. of :'Rid Lot 4, and that these easements ere no longer ~zsed hy the City and will not be usef],l in the futore sinne se~ers have been located in the adjoining streets, and expressing their desire to r~move these clouds from the t~t].e, w~S read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, cormmmtcatton was referred to the C~aM Engtnee~ for cheak~ng ~nd to report b~ck at the next meeting. nn notion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Oi~on and carried, report from Joint Outfall Sewer Engineer, showing volume of sewaffe produced bM the seversl cities and sauit~ry districts for the f~scal year 1945-46, with the percentage of contribution to the Joint Outfall Sewer, was received and filed. Comnunicatlon from Surplus Line Ad~usting Co. in connection with settlement of Cha~ter Oak mire Ins. Co. under their policy #OM 57725 for damages to the Join O~tfall Sewer in ~l!~roh, 1944, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheery and carried, Clerk was instructed to write for forms on proposed settlement and Chairman of Board authorized to execute forms covering claim for damages. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolut~e~ entitled: "Resolution '~ranttng Pacific Coast Gasoline Company, a Corporation, Permission to Cross Joint Outfall Sewer Right of Way w~th Pipe Line" was re~d, considered, designated Resolution No. S485 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees ~7.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffm~n. None Otto R. Haan · 238 In Re Claim for injuries Er~a '~ Dietrich Bids Painb inf~ Paintin:[ 3o,,~rs [,[,,mori'-~l" · City Hall In Re Aw rd of contract on City Adw~rtisi~g In Re Extension of conl ~, ct G.?..Kerns - J.o. Jewer On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, claim of [~nma C. D~etrich for injuries and damaqes sustained when she steooed upon a broken water meter cover between the curbing and the sf5ewalk on Artesla St. so~th of 8th St., wa.~,, referred to the City Attorney· on motion of ~rustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authortze~] to open bids for the waterproofin~ and oa~ntlmg of the Bowers 5iemorial Nuseum and for the waterproof1~ and pa~rti~? of the C_~ tv ~all, as follows: Bowers Memorial Museum: Bid of Williams Waterproofing f- Painting Co.~ in the amount of .~,2,422.00; check in the amount of i['24~.20 ~ccompanied bid. Bid of Industrial N~intenance amount of J[,3,255.P~8; check in accompanied bid. Bid of &.O.Uiller Company, in City Hall: Bid of A.0.Miller Addend~,m No. 1 ~14V.00, Item .~d of Williams Waterproofing amount of ~.~,9,18~.80; check in accompanied bid. Emeineerinf~ Co., in the the amount of "o ,,,~3,.5.50 the amount of ,!i;3,555.00. Company, Item /~1 :[t3,598.00, #2 ,;,,6,785. O0 On motion of Trustee Deckert, Y~ Painting Co. in the the amount of ,,',91a.26 seconded by Cheney and carried, all bids were r~ferred to the Auditor, Chairman of the Board and Building Inspector for checkinM and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids for City advertising, as follows: Bid of 2ante Aaa Register: For the first insertion of any ordln~nce, resolution or other City advertisement... 3~"cents per thousand circulation, or ?0 cents ocr column inch, whichever ~s lower· For the next Five or less insertions of the sa~e ordinance, resolution or other City advertisement... 3~ cents per thousand circulation, or ?0 cents per colum inch, whichever is lower· For each subsequent insertion of the same ordinance, resolution or other City advertisement... 2~ cents per thous.,ud circulation, or 50 cents per column inch, whichever is lower. motion of' Trustee Deckert, seconded b? Cheney and carried, year was contract for legal advertising for the ensuing awarded to the Santa &ne Register. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Ch%ney and carried, application cf G.~;i. Kerns dated July 30, 1946 for an extension of ninety (90) days from August 15th, 1946 for completion of Orange County Joint O~tfall Sewer Contract was granted on condition that there is filed with the City Clerk on or before August 15th, 1946 an agreement by the Bonding Company furnishin~ the contractor's bond on said contract, an agreement to extend l~ability in accordance with this ext(msion and Clerk to notify O.E.Kerns of this action. 239 In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warran~ s In Re Communication Jr. C of ~" In Re Amendment to £oninf: Ord. Vernon J. Andrew Resol. No. ~:6 In Re Appl. for Variance Resol. No. 87 In Re Ordinance No. 1176 Amend. eicon Ordir. ance In Ordinance Araend lng 1946 Building Code On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the report of Building Inspector for July, 194~ and report of Judge for July, 1946, were received and filed. On ~otion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 246 to 551 inclusiw Conm~unication from Junior Chamber of Commerce extending invitation to the Cmmcil to attend meeting at 7:00 PM Wednesday, AuMust 14th in the Masonic Temple w~s read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried the invitation was accepted and all Council members will attend. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication and ResolutioD No. 86 of the Planning CommSssiou denying application of Vernon J. Andrew for a change of District Classification relative to property fronting on portions of W. 1st St., West 2nd and West Third Street, was read and action of the Planning Commission was approved. Communication and Resolution No. 87 of the Planning Commission granting variance permitting beauty parlor in the residence of John T. Ratterree and wife, at 1524 So. Sycamore St. for a period of not over two years, was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, action of the Planning Commission was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Amending Ordinance No. 906, Entitled "An Or~inance of the City of Santa Aha Defining, Regulating and Licensing the Erection, Construction, and/or Maintenances of Signs, and Repealing all Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1176 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert~ W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Regulating the Erection, Construction, Enlargement, Alterattou, Repair, Novtng, · 240 In Re Ordinance Providing for Notice to be given before Buildings may be moved, etc In Re Ordinance Ilo. 1177 Salaries of Elective Officers In Re Ordinance Prohibiting Certain E~cavations Beneath City Streets In ~e Resol. No. 3484 Ovcrrulinf~ Protests on Jeeds L A~,[~roving Report of St. Supt. Removal, Demolition, Conversion, Occupancy, Equipment, Use, Height, Area and Maintenance of all Building and/or Structures in the City of Santa Ana; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees Therefor; Pro- viding Penalties for the Vi61ation Thereof; Declaring and Establishing Fire Zones; and Repealing Ordinance No. 1136 of the City of Santa Ana 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 Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Providing for Notice to be given before a building or structure may be moved into or relocated within the area of the City of Santa Ana, requiring a permit to move such bufldin~ or stl~ucture, and fixing the fees therefor and Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances of the City of Santa Aha, inconsistent herewith, to the e~ent of such inconsistency and no further" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Fixing the Comoensation of Certain Elective Officers of said City, and Repealing Ordinance No. 1148" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. llTV and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho,,man Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees None Otto R. Haan On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Prohibiting Certain Excavations Beneath the City Streets" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. No written or oral protests havin~ been received, on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Overruling Protests or Objections to Report of Str~et Superintendent, Approving Report and Ordering a Copy thereof filed with and the Tax Collector" read, considered, designated Resolution No. passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert~ .'.J.Cheney, Asa Ho,,man 3484 Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees Otto R. Haan 241 In Re C o~muuni c at i o n S.A.City 2chools Stop GlEns In Re bequest of Jasper [,'~rney for 35 ft. driveway In Re Request loadinfl Zpurgeon Church zone I,iet hodf st In Re Ap?lication I{ainbow Cab Co. In Re City Charter to be printed In Re Proposed City .~al~s Tax 0r2inance The committee reported that stop signs be removed from Jashington Avenue but remain on French St., at the intersections of said streets, and on motfon of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, recommendation of the committee wa~ aporoved. ~e ~o~m~ttee r~p~rt~d that r~quest or .Y~sp~ Far~ey for a g~ ft. driveway on Vance St. for entrance to garages iu connection with two apartment house buildings on Vance and Lacy Sts. be granted providing that the driveway approach extend over to the alley approach and that the sidewslk be replaced. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the recommendation of the committee was approved and work ordered done. The committee was granted more time to investigate red,est of L.A.West, Pres. of ~oard of Trustees of tpurgeon ~emorial Eethodist Church, located at corner of Church and Broadway, for a loading zone to be est- ablished at the first parkin~ space south of the fire hydrant numbered ~7 on the east side of Broadway. The Taxicab Committee reported that they failed to agree o~ reGuest of Rainbow Cab Co. for permission to operate four additional 19~l four door sedans for taxicab ~ervic A recess of five minutes was called. The Taxicab Committee reported that they would grant the Rainbow Cab Co. permission to operate one additional taxicab and take under advisement th~ application for the three additional taxicabs and requested that matter be held over for two weeks. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, permission was granted the Rainbow Cab Co. to add two additional taxlcab~. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk was authorized to have 1000 copies of the Charter, as finally s~mitted by the Charter Co~nlttee, printed as soon as final proof is available. On motion of Trustee Deckert, ~econded by Cheney and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance providing for a City sales tax of 1/~ of l~, conforming as nearly as possible to the present State Sales Tax law, and present same at the next meetln of the Council; Ordinance to be effective October l, 19~ 24'2 In Re Proposed City Charter APPROVED: Nayor Of the/~ty of Santa Ans. City Council met in regular session. ~;eetin? called to order by ~,~ayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees ,J. ~:.uf~ene ~)ixon, '~.J.Cheney, Asa Absemt: Trustees Otto R. Yeah, Dale G. ~eckert. The qlerk commenced the readinq of the ~,.;inutes and each member of the City Counefl havim~ received copies of the ?'~nutes of AuMust 5th, 194g, further readinM of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion o6 ~rustee D~xon, seconded by Chancy and carried. Wm. J. Tway, Chairman of Charter Committee appeared before the Council reference to proposed City Charter setting forth various changes as follows: A clarifying section on civil service incorporating the present civil-service ordinance; a sentence limitin~ firemen's working hours to V2 a week and several minor clarifying sections. Ou motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the proposed City Charter, as presented, was accepted. A motion was made by Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, that when copies of the Charter are printed it shall contsin the names of the Charter Com~ittee. The appreciation of the Council was extended to ~.r. Tway and members of his committee on their untirin~ efforts in preparin~ the Charter Pro~osal. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall Au~;ust 19th, 1946. 7:30 P.IJ. In ke Co~,unl cation Li-~o Parking Leter£ In Re C onm]uni c a i; i o n U.[;. AnuL~ k, cr~[t~n~' On motion of Tr~stee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from t~i-Co P'.trkin~ Metors stating that their parkinq meter se'~ls for .)49.50 per unit and that their representative would be pleased to go into the matter more conclusively, was received and filed. ,, Request of the United States Army Recruiting Service to place small stamp size stickers titled "A Good Job For You, U.Z. Army" on all par~tn~ meters in Santa Aha, w~s read. On motion of Trustee ~ixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the communication was received and fi]ed and Clark to ~otify the U.?. Army ~ecruiting Service 243 Request for use of [~ow[ - g. .I.arine Corps Air Ztation In He Cormmnicat ion - ~,'ire Casa d '.~nta An'~ Project In Ne He~ln~,t to ,/rill './ell N., . ~o, ,~.rdus In ke J. ·..',oden in ~e¢t~ est - ~dloon P'.rent-£e~chers A, soc. In [iequ(~st Chi~~ of Police In 2e C olm~uni c ~t i, ~ns rel~t~ve tax levy for 1 ibr'n~y that _~t b~a not be~n t%e nractice ~ permit the placing of stickers on.parking meters. oD motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, comm~nicatfon ~rom U.°.~.~arine Corps Aft Statior requestin~ use of 5bmlcipal Bowl on either Saturday nio~hts or Sunday afternoons on fol]ow~nq dates: October 19th, October 28th and November llth, was received and fi]ed ~s matter ~as been taken up with Park Superintend. eot and tenative dates decided upon. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, cormu~mic~tion *rom Chief of Fire Department, to~,ether with memorand~nu of absolute minim~m req-iremeni recormmended by that Deo~rtment to reduce fire hazards ai de 2anta Ama Project, Pederal Housfn~ Unit, W. 8th was received and filed. Nequest of ¥~.C.[Oogardus for permission to drill a well ~or irrigation purposes on ranch located at 1224 ?,outh Plower St., was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and c~rried, permission was granted. Co~mmunication from J.2.%oden, 442 So. Broadway request- ing removal of tree in par~in~ on south side of Camile St., just west of Broadway, was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, mat~er was referred to the Fore::try Board to report back. Communication from President Edison P~rent-Teachers Assoc. request~n~ that ~ection of 0ran~re Awe. school starts on Scot. a marker be placed at the inter- and St. Andrews Place before 10th was read and on motion of "~rustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, req,~est was referred to Street Cormnissioner and City l~n~ineer to report back r',o,~unic~t~an from Chief oF Police Department requesting ~ddit~onal persc~nnel, expanded office space, additional eq~ii~ment, etc. was read and on motion of Trustee Chene' seconded by Dixon and carried, co~,mlunication was refer~ed to the Police Cor~nissioner to report back at meeting of Sept. 3rd, 1946. Communication from Secy. Boar~l of Directors, Santa Ama Public Libr~ry requesting the Council to modify t~e proposed Charter, as presented by the Charter Committee b?r strikin~ from said proposed charter the u[~per limit of twenty cents per ::100.00 valuation and substitutinF, 244 In Re C ommtmication Metropolitan '.Jater Dist. In Re Application to solicit Funds - Ermuanuel Christian Workers, Inc. In Re Communication Indoor Sports' Club, Inc. In Re Petition & Co~nunication Dept. of Veterans Affairs In Re Budget & Salary Schedule Years 1948-1947 therefor the limit placed by the State of California, i.e. thirty cents per .il00.00 valuation, and communication from Chairman Charter Committee stating they did not consider the resolutions favorably nor change the tax limitations and setting forth their reason therefor, were read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Chancy and carried, the reco~mmendetion of the Charter Committee w~s accepted and Clerk instructed to notify the Board of Directors, Santa Ana Public Library of such action. Communicatfon from Executive Secretary of Netr~pQlitan Water District, together with Resolution No. 3599, levying a tax upon taxable property within said District, including taxable property lying w~thin the City of Sants Aha, at a rate of forty-one cents (41~) ou each ~lO0.O0 of assessed valuation, was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of The Ermuanuel Christian Workers, Inc. to solicit funds, in the business district once each month, was denied. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Indoor Sports' Club, Inc. Orange County Chapter, advising that they are in no way connected with the Brotherhood of Service, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Asst. ~gr. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Div. of Farm & Home Purchases, together with petition for cancellation of certain taxes now appear- ing on tax records as a llen against property owned by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Santa Aha, was referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. The Auditor gave a resume of the Budget and salary schedule for the years 194~-1947. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Budget and salary schedule for the year 1946- 19~ was adopted and salary schedule as contained therein to be effective as of July 1st, 1946. 245 In Re Abandonment of .,/. 15th ,~t. In Re Taxicab Applications In lie Applicat ion In Re Police kcport In ?~e C o2 nnuni c at i on Chief of ."ire Dept. Appointments & Resignations In Re C or~auni c a t i on Harold '-{. l,~n ,lish f' wife e orr~ ea, month of A petition was presented signed by fifty property owners and residents in the vicinity of W. 15th, W. l?th St., Santa Clara and EngiiShSts., protesting the closing up aud abandonment of 15th St. between Bristol and English Streets. A ~engthy discussion was held between members of the School Board and owners and residents in the vicinity of W. 15th, ,V. 1Vth St., Santa Clara and English Streets. The Mayor suggested that hearing be continued until Sept. 3rd, 1946 and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconde~ by Dixon and carried, hearing was continued until that date, The ~ayor also suggested that the School Board, property owners and residents in the vicinity in question and City Council hold an informal meeting on August 27th, 1946, at V:O0 P.~. in the Council Chambers for the purpose of attempting to reach an agreement on this matter; which was approved by the School Board and property owners. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Henry W. Kiehl, Edward A.Singer ~illiam Arthur ~ulller, Colburn Re,~molds, Wayne Wilmuth, Lloyd B. McCol%um, Walter Oscar Ederveen, James E.Sussdo~ Robert E. Hooper, Guy E. Humphreys, Clarence J. Brown to drive taxicabs, and Allen Roy Uusted/were granted and Clerk a~thorized to issue licenses. ,, on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, notification o~ the State Board of Equalizatio~ of alcoholic beverage av~plicat[on made by Candido S.Pere: and Maximino Prectado to be trsnsferred from Lowell W. Park, 900 E. 4th St., w~s received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and t~e report of the Police Department for the July, 1946, was received and filed. Co~mnication ~rom Chief of Fire Dept. addressed to Civil Service Beard reporting on probationary employees an~ that following employees were placed on probation: ?il~ord Osborn and maniel O. Uarris, J~ne 15th, 1946, ~letus ~. Wa~'ner, ,l~ly 1st, 194g, R.J.Dunn, July 3rd, 1946 and resignation of Orlo Moore will be effective Au~,ust 20th, was received and filed, on motion of Trustee pixo~,seconded by Cheney and carried. ~n moti.~n of Trustee Cheney, seconde~ hy ~fxo~ and I. English ~e~,estin~ revocation of Lots D.E.W.&.©. which 246 In Re he .nest Delbert Larsh - Amend Photographer's Ord. In ~ie Edison Co. charge on water wells In Award of contract Painting-~owcrs Lemorial i/~useu~n P~intin.;-City Hall In Re Co~mmunication John B. Cooley ~. Co. In Re AM~i. for Variance Resol. No. 88 Robert S. ~}erwing In Re Appl. for V.~riance CResol. No. ~¢9 Arthur L. Lawrence were dedicated for street purposes was referred to the gtreet Superintendent and City Attorney to report back at m~et~ng gepter~bor ~r~l, 1946. on motion of Trustee Diyon, seconded by Cheney and carrier1, request of Delbert Lsrsh relative amendment of Or~]~nsnce Mo. !005, %ect~on 2, which prohibits issuance coup.~ns sod or merchant's c~.rtific~tes, by photographers, r~ferre,~] to the City Attorney. of It was stated by the ~.;aTror that stand-by charge of the l,~dison Co. for the water wei!s was costing the City of ~nt~ An~ approximately ..;12,000.00 per year and su~ested that when the use of wate~ e~ceeded the normual use that well water be sup?~emented. On recommendation of the Uayor and o~ ~ot~on of Trustee Chene~r, seconde~ by Dixon and carried, the Water Super- intendent was instructed to use w~ll water to sun..lement t~e nor,~ ~ver~e flow. ,, On recommendation of the co~ittee sod on method of ~ruste~ ~erey, seconded b~ Dixon and carried, the bid of '.';il] i ams .Taterproofing & Pai~tin~ Co. in the amount of ?),18~.60 Cor waterprooCi~C and painting of City and bid of .i~,472.00 for waterproofinC and painting of Bowers Yemorial 5'~useum,wsre accepted and Clerk instructed to return checks of unsuccessful bidders. ,, The recommendation of the Engineer that abandonment or quitclaim of easement for sewer purposes on certain properties as set out in communication from John B. Cooley ~ Co., dated August lst~ 1946, was accepted and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Chancy and carried, the C~ty Attorney was instructed to prepare necessary papers and Chairman of the Board authorized to sign. Communication end Resolution No. 88 of the P]snninq to Robert $. Gerwing Commission ~r~nting variance/permitting radio and house- hold, electrical appliance s~les 8nd service store on the north half of Lot 2 in Block "A" of Tract No. 152, which is approximately 1522 ~est 1st St., was read and on motion of Trustee Chancy, seconded by Dixon and carried, action of the Planning Commission was approved. ,, Coramunication and Resolution No. 89 of the Planning Com~fssion grgnttnK vsriance permitting beauty parlor within existinM residence of Arthur L. L~wrenee, at VI~ Bush St., was read and on motion of Trustee Di~on, In Re Request Alexander Kerr ?~ Co. In ~e Resol. No. 3485 of Intention - set back lines along portion of Bristol St. In He Resol. No. $486 Survey and study of delinquency &- Youth Zervices In Re Ordinance No. 1178 Prohibiting cert~in excavations beneath city streets In Re Ordinance ~o. 1179 Providing for Notice to be Given before Builc~ings my be moved, etc. 24? seconded by Cheney and carried, action of the Planning approved. Coim~isston At tho request of the cow~ittee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the request of Alexander H. Kerr & Co. Inc. for installation of stop signs in both directions at the intersection of ~;tandard Avenue and St. Andrews Place, was held over until Sept. 3rd, 1946. On motion of Trustee Dlxon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of Intention to Designate Set Back Lines along a Portion of Bristol Street" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 34~5 and passed by ~he following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon,, W.J.Cheney, i~oes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert On reco~?endation of the Police Commissioner and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, Resolution relative to survey and study of delinquency and youth services in Orange County, was read, con- sidered, designated Resolution No. $486 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees On motion of Trnstee W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Dockert Dixon, seconded by Cheney aud carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ann Prohibiting Certain Excavations Beneath the City Streets" was read, considered, designated passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees ~loes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Ordinance No. 1178 and W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale O. Dec~ert On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the followlng Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Providing for notice to be given before a building or structur~ m~y bc moved into or ~eloc~ted within the ares of the City of Santa Ann, requiring a permit to move such building or structure, and fixing the fees therefor and repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances of the City o? Santa Ann, inconsistent herewith, to the extent of such inconsistency and no further" $ was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1179 and passed by the followin~ vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees }lone Absent, Trustees Otto M. Haan, Dale O. Deckert In Re Ordinance No. 1180 Amend. 1946 Building Code On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following 0rdin~nce entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ann Regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all building and/or structures in the City of Santa Ann; providing for ~he issuance of permits and collect- ion of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; declaring ~nd establishing fire zones; and repealing Ordinance No. 1136 of the City of Santa Ann" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1180 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees V~. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert In Re Ord. i~,posing license tax for privilege of selling tangible personal property (City Sales Tax) On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried~ the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha imposing a license tax for the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, providing for permits to retailers, providing for the collecting and paying of such tax, and prescribing penalties for violations of the provisions hereof" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Map of Tract No. 1196 (coro Baker & l?th St.) On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, submitted by Honer Development Co., map of Tract No. l196/was approved subject to filing of surety bond, in the amount of $10,700.00, with the Clerk, approved by the City Attorney, together with letter from sub- divider setting forth the in~provements to be constructed, whereupon the Clerk is authorized to sign and approve the said Map. In Re Ord. Fixing Tax Rate On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following 0rdin~me entitled: 1946-194V "^n Ordinance of the City of Santa Ann, California, fixing ~he amount of money ascertained to carry on the various departments of the City of Santa Ann, and to pay the bonded indebtedness £~lling due for the current year 1946- 1.)47, and fixing ~he rate of taxation for the current year 1946-1947, desl .nating the number of cents on each ~i~lOO.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. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned to Friday, August 23rd, 1946, at 4:30 P.I,~. in the APPROVED: - ~ / Layor of the Ci~f Canta Ann. Council Chamber. Dephty 249 City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoefman. Present: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.,T.Cheney, Asa HofDman Absent: Trustees In Re Rose. ]50. 3407 Interest and Necessity Acq. f Ca,ncr. of c rt in I.~mi ci?al Improvement (Recre' t[.~n P'~rk) Otto In Or]inance CrderJn ', Calling, Special ;loctlon on In [Se Hesol. Consoli.t. te special elections Eov. ..th, 1946 Council Chamber Santa Aris City Hail August :~Srd, 1946. 4;30 On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: W~S NO. "Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Aha, California, Determinin~ that the Public Interest and Necessity Demand the Acquisition and Construction of a Certain ~Iunicipal Improvement smd Making Findiugs Relatin~ Thereto" introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution 3487 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees ~[oes, Trustees Absent,Trustees Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert~ ./.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Naan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the fol!owinq Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Smmta _ina, Californt-~, Ord~fnff, Ceiling, Providing far and Givin~ Notice of a Special Election to be held in said City on Tuesday, November 5, 1946, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said ~,ity a prop- osition to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for a certain mnnicipal improve- ment and consol~dating said election with the f;ener~l State Election to be held November 5, 1946, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee ~eckert, seconded by Oheney and carried, the following Resolution was adooted: Be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of the ao~mty of Oranf~e be and they are hereby requested to consolidate the special elections called or to be called by the City Council for ~Iovember 5th, ].946, with the qeneral elections of that date, to-wit, the Santa Ana Charter proposition, the Recreation Commission propositio~ the Park Bomd proposition and the Employees' Retirement propos it ion. Re it further resolved that the City Clerk inform the Board of Supervisors of this action, and file with them certified cop~es of the resolutions or ordinances callir,g said elections. Ayes, Trustees W. L.:u~eno Dixon,Dale G. Dec~rt~ W.J.Cheney, Asa Noffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan 25O In He Resol. Lo. 5488 Calling: Special Election Novel.~bcr 5th, 1946 City of San~.a Aha Charter In lie Resol. LDo 0480 CallinS Special Nlection November 5th, 1946 Let. Recreation Dept under ~.ianasement of hecreation C omr~i s s i on In Re Resol. No. 5400 of Intention to A~%,rove Contr~mt Pr.~vidiz i for Participatia~ in ]tare Er:il)loyees~ llet:r~:mont .fy:ten In Re Resol. lie. L. 491 Enter into Co:itrqct with ~,oqrd of Administration of ~t'~te ~q~lo;p, es~ . tlroiuont .rstem On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and car~ied, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Conncil of the ~ty of 2~nta Aha Calling a Special Nlection to ~ubm%t to a vote of the Electors of said City the ~uestion of the Adoption of a City Charter for the f~vernment of the City of Ssnta Aha Pursuant to Article MI, Section 8, of the Constitution of the State of California and Amendments Thereto, and Aut¼orizin~ a Con- solidation of said NlectIon wltb the General Nlections of November 5, 1946." was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution 3488 and m~ssed by the followin~ vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Nu?ene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman N'oes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Otto R. Uaan On mot[on of Trustee 1)eckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the follovHng Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City qonncll of the City of San~a Ama Callin~ a Speaisl Nlection to submit to a vote of the electors of s aid City an Ordin.~nce EstablishinE a Recreation Department for the City of Santa Ana under' Management of a Recreation Commission censistin~ of seven members; Prascribin? the manner of appointment of said membe~sl Prescribing the Hanagement and Supervision of public recreation; prescribin? the acquisition of and establls ~ing playground areas, buildings and athletic fields; establishing a Recreation mund and Levying of a tax thereforl smd Authorizing a consolidation of said election with the General elections of November 5, 194¢" wns introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution 3489 and massed by the follow~nS vote: Ayes, Urustees '7. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Dcckert, 7..~.o.h~ney, Asa Hoffman i'Toes, Trustees Uone Absent, q'r~stees Otto ~. Naan On motion of Trustee l)eckert, seconded by Cheney carried, the following Resolut_~on entitled: "?esolut~on of Intention to Arc, rove Contract amd Providing for Partic~mat!on in State b?~loye~s' P~-t~rement qystem" w s introduced, re~d, considered, d~sicnated Resolution No. S4t~O and passed by th~ follow~,-,.~ vote: Ayes, Trustees W. [.]ugene Dixon, l)al~ G. Deokert~ W.,I.Cheney~ Asa Herman Noes~ ~Prl] She~S No~e Absent,Trustees Otto ~{. U~an motJon of '?rnstee '~ecker%, seconded by Cheneyand carried, thc re! ow}DX Reso/~lt~on wherein the City of S~nta Aha nro!,osas ~o enter into a contract w~th the qoard of Adm'nJstrat%op oe ab,- /take Emm]oye~s~ Retire- ment qvs~em ma'.-~,,~ t~e ~mnlov~,r of ~ ~d City members of vote: 251 A?~as, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale /.~.J.CNeney, Asa ~'offman 1ices, Trllstees Nolqe Absent, Truest ees atto Decke rt, .an ~rotion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chene?r and ~qrried, the City ~enmc~l adj~mrned to ~ouday, oa~, lg4~, '?:30 P.~., in the Connail Chambers A PPR(}V~D: City Couma]l met in re?ular adjonrned session. }eetlr~, called to orSer by U%yor Present: Trustees ,J. i,U ,ene [}ale .3. r}eekert, Asa Ho f~m~n Absent: Trnst ees lTone In ~e ;)ante Applic ubion '2een-A%or s Uance Aia,~r. Leg!on Sea Ncnuts In Ne P. ond- Honer Development Co. Tract No. 1196 In He £abulat ion of votes City b~nployees Slect ion S-26-46 ::rate 2mployees~ i~tir~ment gystem FTe out,*T Council Chamber Santa Ana City Nall August 26th, 1946. Otto R. Haan, .Y.J.Oheney, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried request of Chairman, American Legion Sea Scouts Committe~ to hold a Teen-Agers dance at American Legion Hall, 2ednesday night, September 4t$, 1946, was granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, bond of Honer Development Company, in the amount of :}10,700.00 covering construction of sidewalks, curbs, streat caving, sewers and water mains on all streets wttbfn the boundary of Tr?,ct No. 1196 was accepted and work approved. Communication from the Committee appointed to tabulate the votes cast by the City Lmployees August 26th, 1946, o~ the proposed State Employees~ Retirement System revealed 242 ballots cast follows: on the proposed measure, as Yes No ~iremen 45 0 Policemen 43 0 General 127 Damaged ballot 10 Blank ballot 0 Total ~15 1V 10 Cn motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and c~rried, the report of the Committee was received, approved and ordered f~led as part of the 5Tinutea of the City C o~mctl. 252 In lie Le'~se btn I~i.H.~hittier Company, Ltd. and City of Santa Aha - S.A. Army Air Base In Re Con~nunicat~ on to N. H. '~nit tier Company, S.A. Army Air Base Ltd. In Re Engage Special Counsel on legal matters - S.A. Army Air Base In Re Resol. l[o. $492 Contract btn City Council & Bd. of Administration, Calif.State Retirement System In Re Ordinance ~[o. 1181 Imposing license tax for privilege of selling tangible personal [~roperty (City /al~.s Tax) Corm~nication was read from ~.i~.;~hittier Company, Ltd. returning ~ncashed check of the City of Santa Ana dated Au:~ust 6th, 1946, in the s~m of :.'.~6,386.00 covering rental on Santa Aha Army Air Base sent in letter dated August 8th, 1946 by '.7~. C. Jerome, City Auditor. Communication further stated that lease was te~minated by the Company for the reason that required check and notice were not received on or before August 1st, 1946~ for the current year. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication was referred to the City Attorney for report. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the ~Jayor was authorized to sign letter of e×pl~nation to the ~.w.?~ittier Company, Ltd. again tendering check of the City of Santa Aha, in the amount of ~[~6,386.00 dated August 6th, 1946, in payment of rental for the renewal of lease for the current year on the Santa Aha Army Air Ba£e. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of George Bradley, City Attorney, that L.'~.~lod~et be retained as Special Counsel to assist in legal questions which have arisen regarding Santa Aha Army Air Base lea~e with ~.H.'~nittler Company, Ltd. was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha calling a Special glection to submit to a vote of the electors of said City an Ordinance a~thorizing a contract between the City Council of said City of Santa Aha and the Bosrd of Administration, California State k~uployees Retirement System, providing for the participation of said subdivision in said State Employees Retirement System ma$ing its employees members of said systera~' was introduced, read, considered, designated Resol~tion ~Vo. 34~2 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. n~gene Dixon, Dale O. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Ho f~'~man ~oes, Absent, Trt~stees None Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the followin~ Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Imposing a license tax for the privilege of sellin~ tangible personal oroperty at retail, providin~ eot permits to retailers, providing for the collectinM and paying o~ such tax, and prescribing penalties for violations of the provisions ~ereof" In 0talin'mince lie. 1182 Fixin!] Tax Rate 1946-1947 In ~e . ;ntr ~r.c e in '°.l',ck ~;o1~1 ~ays' ~Jayor'of t~e/jity of "anta Ans. was reqd, considered, desiqnated Ordinance l,!o. and passed by the followin~ vote: Ayes, Trustees 1181 Otto R. Haan, W. ,,,uoene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Haan, secomded by I)eckert and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, California, fixin~ the amo~mt of money ascertained to carry on the various departments of the City of Santa Aha, and to pay the bonded indebtedness falli'~g due for the current year 1946-1947, mnd fix~nM the rat~ of taxation for the c~]rrent year 1946- 1947, designating the number of cents on each '%100.00 for the various funds of said City, on the whole of the taxable nropert¥ of said City as set by the Co~mty Assessor of the Co~mty of Orange, State of California, and Equalized by the Boa~d of Su9ervfsors of said Coumty, and hereby levied on the ~nole of the taxable ~roperty of said City was read, considered, desi~nated Ordinance No. 1182 and passed by the followin~ vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. l,,u~ene Olxon, Dale G. Deckert, J. .I. <]honey, Asa l[ofFman Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion o~' Trustee Deckart, seconde8 by Dixon and ~srried, the ~Testern Df sptay and Decorating Co. were a~tboriz~ to place a 5ecorative truck in the Parade t,~ be held at WnntL~gton ~each, ~apt. ~d, 1946, co~emoratimF 'Ulack-Gold Days', entry not to exceed the st~ oe .;175.00. r~m motion oC ~r~stee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the C~ty Council a~ljo~rne5 to 'l~hu~sday, A~gust 29th, 1946, at 4:00 P.U~ in the Co~ncil chambers City Clerk Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall August 29th, 1946. 4:30 P.M. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, ~.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees None 254 In Re Ordinance No. 1183 Calling and Providing for Bond Election - Recreation Park On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana, California, Ordering, Calling, Providing for and Civfng Notice of a Special Election to be Held in said City on Tuesday, November 5, 1946, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Voters of said City a Proposition to Incur Bonded Indebtedness by said City for a Certain ~unicipal Improvement and Consolidating slid Election with the General State Election to be held November g, 1946" wns read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1~83 and passed by the Following vote: Ayes, Councilmen and Trustees Ctto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Councilman and Trustee None Absent,Coancilm~n and Trustee None On motion of Trustee IIaan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adJmrned. City Clerk City Council met in regular session. ~.~eeting called to order by blayor UofPman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, .J.J.u.~ene Dixon,, Dale J. Deckcrt, W.J. Cheney, A~a ]{oi ~,mn. Trustees None The Cle~'k commenced the reading of the t:inutes and e.~ch member of the City Co, moil having received copies of the ~!irmtes of Au~zust 19th, AugD~st 23rd, August ~6th and August Pgth, 19~6, further r~4ing of the ~;inutes was dispensed with and approved cn motion of Trusl~ee Haan, seconded by Cheney and csrr1~-d. Council Chan~er Santa Ana City Hall September 3rd, 1946. 7:30 P. 5~I. In Re Petition protesting Amendment to Photographer's Ordinance No. lOOZ In Re -Request - Or. Ave.Christian Church A petition was read sizned by approximately eiF~htSen photographers doing business in the City of Santa Ana protestin,,~ against amendment to Photographer's Ordinance ]~o. !O0~, specifically Section ~o, pertaining to licensing and reg,al.~ting the distribution, or otherwise giving a way of certificstes or coupons in any mariner. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, pattt~on of Austin Studio was denied and Ordinance No. 1003 was retained in its entirety. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, neque~t of Orange Avenue Christian Church for permission to place two signs designating the location 255 In Re Armistice Day Parade Veterans of Foreign Wars In Re Request A~{VETS for Exhibit In Re Com~Gunication Metro. Water District In Re Request for school patrol - McKinley School In Re Communication Chief of Fire Dept. Appoint. & Resignations In Re Communication Chief of Police Dept. Appointment In Re Thatcher & Hollingsworth Removal of temporary bldg. of the Church; one to be placed on the southeast corner of ~ain and ;,~cFadden St. and the other on the northeast corner of Orange Ave. and First St., was referred to the City Engineer with power to act. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a Parade, on Armistice Day, November llth, 1948, was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of American Veterans of World War II for permission to exhibit the only rocket propelled plane that Japan ever built was granted providing they place such exhibit on private property and Clerk author ized to advise them of such action. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Metropolitan Water District together with tabulation showing assessed valuation of each of the municipalities constituting a district as of August 18, 1946, was received and filed· On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of F.G.Longtin that a school patrol be placed on W. 4th St. and Olive, at McKinley School, was referred to Street Commissioner to report back at next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Chief of Fire Dept. address to Civil Service Board advising that Clarence Noble, emergency hoseman resigned Sept. l, 1948 and appoint- ment of Jack Z. Cluff, Sept. l, 1948, was received and file d · Communication from Chief of Police advising of appoint- merit of John B. Spitzer, as probationary patrolman, effective Sept. 1, 1948, per authority of Civil Service Board, was received and filed~ on motion of Trustee Dix~ seconded by Haan and carried. Communication from Thatcher & Hollingswo~th advising of removal of temporary building located on the south- east corner of W. 17th and Patton Sts, in compliance with agreement to remove same prior to Sept. l, 1946, was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, cormnunication was received and filed. · 256 In Re Co~mmunication National Housing Agency In Re Request - American Legion In Re Com~unication Planning Cormuission - Proposed Civic Center In Re Proposal - Williams Waterproofing & Ptg. Co. Bowers Eemorial Museum In Re Sewer Contractor's license bond - Pernel Barnett In Re Application to conduct card room - I.W.Stanton In Re Taxicab 'Applications On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, con~unication from National Housing Agency, requesting courtesy copy each month of the Nonthly Occupancy Report (Form MPHA 1235A) was referred to Tex Hanson, Mgr. Federal Public Housing, W. 8th Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from American Legion requesting that the ~anta Ana Drum and Bugle Corps be supplied with a City of Santa Aha Banner to carry at the NatL~nal American Legion Convention at San Francisco, in Sept., was referred to the Mayor with power to act. Communication and plan from City Planning Commission relative to establishment of Civic Center which would include all housing of Municipal to Federal Buildings, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication and plan were referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and on author- ization of Council to call meeting of interested groups on the problems of such proposed Civic Center. # On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Purchasing Agent was instructed to have the south corridor of the Bowe~s Nemorial ~useum painted by Williams Waterproofing & Painting Co., at a cost not to exceed $800.00. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, Purchasing Agent was instructed to have the east corridor of the Bowers Memorial Museum painted by Williams Waterproofing & Painting Co., at a cost not to exceed $?00.00. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, Sewer Contractor's license bond of Pernel Barnett, written by the Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. of Hamilton, Ohio, in the amount of $1,000.00, dated August 19th, 19~6, was approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Irwin W. Stanton for permission to conduct a card room in Santa Aha, was held over for further study by the Council until next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, applications of Nurray Williams, Vernon C. Gibson, Jackson A. Stevens, Odes Lee Capps, Nelvin E. Hanson, Dale B. Richardson, John C. Doty, George H. 257 In Re Application Taxicab Permit J.B.Moraltce & M.l~.Winchell In Re Absndonment of W. 15th St. In Re Leave of Absence Asa Hoffman In Re Renewal of Lease Pacific Electric Railway Co. In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants ?orsberg, Hozy L. Patterson, Robert Wendell Williams and Robert It. Miers were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. The application of Joseph B. Moralice and Richard C. Winchell to operate the Taxicab Company, known as the "Black and Green Cab Company", at 316 Bush St., formerly owned and operated by E.A.Erb and Thelma Erb, was read, On motion of Trustee Deckert, carried, the application was seconded by Cheney and granted provided Joseph B. Moralice and Richard C. Winchell file the insurance policies as required by the Taxicab Ordinance with the Clerk and file a supplemental petition furnishing required information as to the fifth taxicab to be operated. The City Attorney suggested that hearing on closing up and abandonment of W. 15th St. between Bristol and English Streets be continued until next regular meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Asa tIoffman for permission to leave the State for a period of four weeks, beginning September 15th, 1946, was granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute the lease between the City of' Santa Ana and the Pacific ~lectric Railway Co. covering a private road crossing over Pacific Electric Railway Company's Newport 2each Line right-of-way at Engineer's Station 19055 85.38 County of Orange, at a rental of $5.00 per year, for the period September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1947. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the report of the Building Inspector for mont2 of August, 1946 and report of Judge for Au&~st, 1946, were reeeived and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 552 to 800 inclusive. In Re Communication County Clerk Election Nov.5,1948 In Re Termination of Lease W 04-193-eng-6294 (Recruiting Office) In Re Suits to recover taxes Bank of America and Eec. 1st Natl.Bank In Re Resol. No. 3493 Est. 20 min parking Zone Broadway btn Church & lOth In Re Resol. No. 3494 Eliminate loading zone W. 1st St. btn Sycamore & Main St. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from County Clerk, together with Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors stating that Santa Ana City Charter Proposition, Establishing Santa Ana Recre~tion Commission Proposition, Initiative and Santa Ana Employee Retirement Proposition will be consolidated with the General State and County Elections to be held November 5th, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute period ending Aug.1, 1946, release of Lease No. ~ 04-193-eng-6294/between the City of Santa Aha and Army Service Forces, Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Division on Room 302 City Hall Building, used as Recruiting office. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, suit of Bank of America and suit of Security First National Bank against the City and other political agencies to recover taxes paid under protest were referred to the City Attorney for defense. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Time Limit Parking Zone Under Section 9 of Ordinance No. 1050" establishing a twenty minute parking zone on the east side of Broadway between Church and 10th Sts. located as follows: The North 16.8 feet of the South 177.8 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 349~ and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" eliminating a loading zone on W. 1st St. on the south side, between Sycamore and Main Streets, located as follows: The Easterly 40 feet of the Westerly 50 feet; the Easterly 13 feet of the ~esterly 63 feet, was intro- duced,, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3494 and passed by the following vote: Otto R. Haan, W. Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman. Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees /{one Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, In Re Reso. No. 3495 Stop Intersections Standard Ave. & St.Andrews P1; Standard Ave. & St.Gertrude Pl. In Re Reso. No. 3496 Author. execution of Quitclaim Deed of certain easements (record owners) In Re Appl. for Variance Reso. No. 91 Dr. Ralph B. Coomber In Re Appl. for Variance Resol. No. 92 Mrs. Donald Bush On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "R~solution Declsring Stop Intersection", establishir stop signs at the following intersections: at the intersection of Standard Avenue and St. Andrews Place and all traffic on St. Andrews Place shall stop before entering the intersection; and at the intersect- ion of Standard Avenue and St. Gertrude Place, and all traffic on St. Gei~trude Place shall stop before enterin the intersection, was introduced, rea~, considered, designated Resolution No. 3498 and passed by the follow- ~ng vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent,T~ustees None On motion of Trustee Dixon, Eugene Dixon, W. J. Cheney, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Quitclaim Deed of Certain Easements" on following described property: Parcel 1: The right of way for sewer purposes and a right to enter upon, maintain and repair sewers over a strip of land of sufficient width, the center line of which begins at a polut BO feet East and 48 feet North of the Southwest corner of Lot Four, Block 18; thence East parallel to East 4th St. 28 feet, as granted in the deed from C.F. Billings to the City of Santa Ana, recorded Jan. llth, 1911 in Book 195, page ll$ of Deeds. Parcel 2: An easement for sewer purposes over the Northerly 15 f6et of the West 28 feet of the East 100 feet of Lot 4, BI~c~ 16, as conveyed to the City of Santa Ana by deed recorded Jan. ll, 1911 in Book 198, page ll9 of Deeds, was introduced, read, considered, designated Reso~ution No. 3496 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, corm~unication and Resolution No. 91 denying application of Dr. Ralph B. Coomer to establish a build- ing for doctors' offices at a point on No. Flower St. 250 feet south of the south line of W. 17th St., was read and action of the Planning Commission was approved. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, communication and Resolution No. 92 granting variance permitting beauty parlor in the residence of Mrs. Donald Bush, at 812 Normandy Place, for a period of not over two years, was read and action of the Plann- ing Commission was approved. 260 In Re Communication Harold R. Emglish & Wife In Re New curb and paving S.E. cot. Maple & 1st. L.L.Barnett In Re Minutes of Joint 0utfall Sewer Meeting In Re On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Harold R. English and Velma L. English requesting revocation of Lots D.E.F.&.G. which were dedicated for street purposes was referred to the Planning Commission. On motion of Trustee Chancy, seconded by Haan and carried, Engineer was instructed to make a survey for new curb line and break curb and paving at southeast corner of ~hple and 1st Sts. and L.L.Barnett, owner of the property to construct new curb and sidewalk at his expense; Clerk to notify Mr. Barnett of Council's action. 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 at Anaheim, August 1st, 1946, were approved, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and Pet it ion & Communicat ion Dept. of Veterans Affairs In Re Request Chief of Police In Re Resol. No. 3497 Stop In%ersection Orange Ave. & St.Andrews Pl. In Re 'St u~y of Parking 0rdlnances. carried, the recommendation of the City Attorneywas accepted and communication from Dept. of Veterans Affairs, together with petition for cancellation of certain taxes now appearing on tax records as a lien against property owned by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in Santa Ana, was referred back to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs with the suggestion that petition be filed with the Board of Supervisors of Orange County. On recommendation of the Police Commissioner and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Chief of Police for additional personnel, expanded office space, additional equipment, etc., was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Declaring Stop Intersection" at the intersection of Orange Avenue and St. Andrews Place, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. $49? and passed by the following voter Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent ,Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman None None W. J. Cheney, On notion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and car- ried, study of the parking Ordinances was referred to the City Attorney and Engineer to present Ordinance relative to one h~ur parking limits. 261 On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adJourned.~2~ ~ City Clerk City Council met for a special m~eting for the purpose of entering into Supplemental Agreement No. i Lease No. W 888-eng-4057 and Lease No. W-809-eng-l?09 relinquishing certain buildings at Headquarters on West Eighth Street, Santa Aha. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hell,nan. Present: Trustees ~. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W. J. Cheney, Asa HofDman. Absent: Trustee Dale O. Deckert. In He Supplemental Agreement Relinquishing Bldgs. Headquarters--~. 8th ~t. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the ClerE. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney Absent: Trustees Asa HofDman On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Trustee Haan was appointed Mayor Pro Tem in the absence o£ Mayor Hoffman. Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall. September 6th, 1946. 10:30 A.M The Clerk cormmenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of Sept. Jrd and Sept. 6th, 1946, further reading o£ the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and car- ried, the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized ~o sign Supplemental Agreement No. i Lease No. W 868-eng-405~ and Lease No. W 509-eng-1709 whereby the United States of America relinquishes certain buildings at the Headquarter on West Eighth Street, Santa Ana, California. On motion of Trustee Haan, ried, the City Council adjourned. seconded by dheney and car- City Clerk. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall September 16th, 1946. 7:30 P.M. In Re Protests Set-back line Bristol St. In Re Communication County Clerk - Election Nov. S, 1946 In Re Resol. No. 3498 Clerk to advertise for bids Resurfacing of E.~ashington Ave. from Naln to Lincoln In Re Resol. No. 3499 Clerk to advertise for bids Widening & Reoonst. W. Edinger St. from Flower to Main St. This being the night set for hearing protests on set-back llne on Bristol St. on both sides of said street, from the no~th city limits to the north line of W. 8th St., and from the south line of W. 4th St. to the south city limits, ten feet back of the existing property lines, the Clerk read numerous protests from re~idents and property owners on Bristol St. The City Attorney explained this hearing is on the set- back line on Bristol Street. L~r. Leonard Kinister and Mfs.Don H. Russell spoke in opposition to the l0 ft. set back line on both sides of Bristol Street. Vernon Andrews spoke in favor of the set-back line. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the he,ring was continued until Oct. ~th, 1946, when the Eng~ ear will be present to explain in detail the matter and purpose of the On motion of Trustee Deckert, set-back line. seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from County Clerk, together with ~esolutlon adopted by the Board of Supervisors stating that Santa Aha Proposition, establishing a Recreation Park will be consolidated with the General State and County Elections to be held November 8th, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: was No. "Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the resurfacing of East Washington Avenue from Main Street to Lincoln Avenue, in the City of Santa Aha, California, and fixing the prevailing wage rate" introduced, read, c~nsidered, designated Resolution 3498 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Otto R. Haan Noes, Trustees Mona Absent, Trustees Asa Hoffman On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolutiou entitled: Was No. "Resolution Authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the widening and reconstruction of West Edinger Street, fro~ Flower Street to Nain Street, in the City of Santa Ana, California, and fixing the prevailing wage rate" introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution 3499 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees w. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Otto R. ttaau None Asa Hoffman In Re Communication Dept. of Public ~orks (Southeast Annexation) In Re Communication Consulate of Mexico In Re Beverage Applications In Re Applications Taxicab Drivers In Re Motor Vehicle Application Ted C. Staffler In Re Petition of Firemen for Increase in Salary In Re Request S.A.Tent & Awning Co. to install sidewalk canopy 2032 No. ~aln St. 263 On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, co~muunication from Dept. of Public Works, State tIighway h~ngineer, advising that the County Clerk reported there are 431 registered electors in the territory recently annexed to the City of Santa Ana, and known as the "Southeast Annexation", and that the population of the annexed territory shall be determined by multiplying the number of registered electors residing therein by three, giving a total of 1,293, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, co~nuntcation from Consulate of Mexico extend- ing invitation to Council and their families to attend celebration to be held in the Greek Theatre of Municipal Park, at Anaheim, Sept. 15th, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati, of alcoholic beverage applications made by F. Joseph Hershlser, 504 No. Flower St. to be transferred from Benjamin and Flossle M. Baker; Clair D. Dyck and Lydia A. ~eide, 211 No. Bristol to be transferred from Curtis H. Htclunan and Veterans of Foretgns ~ars, Inc. 411~- W. 4th St., were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Ezequiel C. MonteJano and Douglas F. Drobeck to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Ted C. Staffler to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at ~02 North Main gt., was held over until meeting of October 91st, 19~6. A petition w~s presented signed by ten Captains or Acting Captains in the Fire Department requesting an increase in pay for Capt.~ins of at least $25.00 per month, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, petition was held over until next meeting fo~ further study by the Council. ~equest of Santa Aha Tent & Awning Co. to install a sidewalk stationary canopy at 2032 N. Main St. for A.B.Cary was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was held over until next meeting of the Council for report by Building Inspector. 264 In Re C ommunic at ion Ruth Getst In Re Protests Card Room Application I.~.Stanton In Re Report of Police Dept. In Re Annual report Plann. Commission In Re Communication S.A.City Schools Withdrawing Resol. abandoning portion of 18th St. In Re Resol. No. 3800 Rejecting proposed vacation of portion of W. 15th St. In Re Appl. for Variance Resol. No. 94 Edith Thatcher A communication from Ruth Geist, 1063 W. 1st St., protesting against garage business being conducted in a wooden structure at 1068 W. 1st St. w~s read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was referred to Building Inspector and Clerk for checking and to report back at next meeting. The Clerk read protests from Richard G. Robbins, Mrs. Robert H. Scott and First Baptist Church of Santa Ana relative to operation of card room in Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Irwin V~. Stanton to conduct a card room was denied and letters of protests ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, report of Police Department for month of August, 1946, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Annual Report of the Planning Commission for 1948-1946 was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from Secy. Santa Ana City Schools advising that the Board of Education adopted a motion to withdraw Resolution which they had passed on July 15th, 1946 requesting the Council to close that portion of l§th Street which passes through the Junior College campus site, was received, filed and referred to Planning Commission for their record. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council Rejecting the Proposed Vacation of a Portion of West Fifteenth Street in the City of Santa Ana" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3800 and p~ssed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trust~ees W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Otto R. Haan Dale G. Deckert Asa Hoffman Samuel Lenet appeared before the Council in an effort to secure permission to conduct a furniture store at 602 Fruit Street. Communication and Resolution No. 94 of the Planning Commission granting variance application of Edith Thatcher 265 In Re Resol. No. 96 Variance Appl. Sophia A. Todd In Re Resol. No. 95 Industrial District at Delhi In Re Resol. No. 93 Amend. to Zoning Ord. Lawrence Lumber Co. to use the existing store building at 602 Fruit Street only for a grocery store or confectionery until Nov. l, 1948, the term of the existing leaee and stating that Samuel Lenet, lessee,desired to use the store building for a furniture store, such request being included in the application, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, variance application was held over for further study until October ?th, 1946. Mayor Pro-Tem Haan appointed Trustee Deckert, as a com~ulttee of one, to confer with the Building Inspector on this matter. Communication and Resolution No. 96 of the Planning Commission denying variance application of Sophia A. Todd to operate a beauty parlor at 1030 North Van I~ess Ave. was read and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, action of the Planning Commission was approved. Comm~unication and Resolution No. 95 of the Planning Commission recommending reclassifying from the R-~ and C-2 Districts to the M-1 District, and within the follow lng described exterior boundary lines, to-wit: Beginning on the north line of Dyer Road at a point 136 feet east of the east line ef South Main Street; thence easterly alon~ the north llne of Dyer Road 3289 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the city limit line; thence northerly along the city limit line, 1300 feet, more or less, to its inter- section with the southerly line of the Pacific Electric Ry. Company's right of way; thence westerly along the southerly line of said right of way line to its intersection with the northerly extension of the east line of lots i to 8 of Tract No. 189, which is 128 feet east of the east line of South Main Street; thence southerly parallel to the east llne of South Main Street, and along the east line of Lots I to 8 inclusive, of Tract No. 1~9 to the south line of said Tract; thence east along the south line of said Tract elevon (ll) fe~t to a point which is 136 feet east of the east line of South Main Street; thence south, parallel to the e~st line of South Main St., to the point of beginning, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing days prior 7th, 1946, in a newspaper of general circulation, ten to next meeting of the Council on October relative to reclassification of territory as above described and that Sheet 43 of the Districting Map of the as N-1 all City of Santa Ana be amended to reclassify property now classified as R-1 and C-2. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to next meeting of the Council on October ?th~ 1946, relative to amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the 266 In Re Resol. No. 97 Variance Application Mrs. Mary Steckler In Re Request for school patrol - McKinley School In Re Leave of Absence Otto R. Haan APPROVED: the City of Santa Ana following described property, to-wit: All that certain reel property bounded on the north by ^nahurst Place; on the south by South Broadway, on the east by a line parallel to the monumented center line of South Main Street and 18S feet westerly, at right angles therefrom; and on the west by the prolongation southerly of the line forming the reef line of Lots 6 to 15 inclusive, in Block B of Tract No. 597, and that Sheet No. 32 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha be emended to erty now classified as R-2, of Lawrence Lumber Company. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 97 of the Planning Commission granting variance application of Mrs. Mary Steckler to operate a personal service agency or business within residence located at ll06 Bush St., was approved. Trustee Cheney recormuended that matter of placing school patrol on W. 4th St. and Olive, at McKinley School, be referred to Lieutenant of Traffic with instructions that he contact School Principal in an effort to have children use the Plower Street side instead of Olive Street. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Otto R. Haan for permission to leave the State begirming September 2Sth to October lath, 1946, was granted. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, Sept. 23rd, 1946, at 4:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. reclassify as C-2 all prop- in accordance with application City Clerk City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting colled to order by the Clerk. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, O. ~ugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, ~.J.Cheney Absent: Tructees Asa HofDman On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Trustee Haan was appointed M~yor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Hof~man. Council Ch~er San~a Aha City Hall September 23rd, 1946. 4:00 P.M. 267 In Re Resol. No. 3501 No parking zones W.Sth btn Flower & Olive; N.Fl,~wer btn 6th & 8th In Re Ma~ Tract #1184. (Mary S. Watkins) APPR©VED: Mayor Pro-tern of the City of Cqnta On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning ParRing Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing no parsing zone on the south side of ~Vest Eighth Street between Plower and Olive Streets, located as follows: the west 20 feet of the east 161 feet, and establishing no parking zone on the we~t side of North Flower Street between Sixth and mighth Streets located as follows: the south 30 feet of the north 71 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3501 Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent,Trustees and passed by the following vote: W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Otto R. Haan. None Asa HofOman On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and car ried, Map Tract No. 1184 was approved and offer of dedi cation of streets and alleys within the boundaries of Fifteenth, Seventeenth, Ross and Patton Streets, was accepted; Clerk to sign approval to Map and cash for improvements accepted until such time as improvements can be made. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall October ?th, 1946. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. P~sent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert The Clerk comenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of Sept. 18th and Sept. 23~d, 1948, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried. In Re J.0.S. Minutes ~:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Minutes of the Executive Board of the Join Outfall Sewer held at Anaheim, Sept. 8th and Oct. ~rd, 19A8, were received, approved and filed. In Re Release of bond Thatcher & Hollingsworth In Re C~n~unication Chamber of Commerce Rel. parking situation In Re Communication U.S.Engineer Office - Electricity used at W. 8th St. Headquarters In Re Request for loading zone Post Office Station - 312 No. Broadway In Re Request - City Schools Cross-walk & Traffic signs In Re Leave of Absence W. Eugene Dixon In Re Communication 'S.A.City Schools (Storm drain 18th to 1Vth on Bristol) Communication from Thatcher & Hollingsworth requesting official release of bond No. 49??6, in the amount of $1,SO0.O0 covering removal of temporary building at 17th and Patton Sts., was received and on motion of Trustee Chancy, seconded by Dixon and carried, bond was officially ~'eleased with instructions to Clerk that National Automobile & Casualty Insurance Co. be notified of this action. On motion of Trustee Chancy, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from ChamBer of Commerce recommending certain parking regulations was referred to the parking comEittee which is now making a study of the situation. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Chancy and carried, communication from Chief, Operations Division, U.S.Eng~neer Office stating that it is their understand- ing that the Assistance League would assume liability for the electricity used at the W. 8th St. Headquarters was received and City Auditor directed to forward bill to the Assistance League for payment. Request of Postmaster that loading zone established at 310 No. Broadway be abandoned and that loading zone be established at 312 North Broadway for use of Post Office patrons was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seoo~ed by Chancy and carried, matter was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. Request of Secy. Santa Ana City Schools that State approved type of traffic signs be installed at the various schoel~ zones throughout Santa Ana and that cross-walk over Tenth Street on the east side of Sycamme St. be painted for use of Junior college students was read and on motion of T~stee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of W. Eugene Dixon for permission to leave the State for a period of approximately three weeks, beginning October 10th, 1948, was granted. Communication from Secy. Santa Ana City Schools advising that Board of Education awarded bid to Cox Bros.Const. Co. for construction of storm drain from 15th to l?th o~ Bristol. _ Sts/was recelvec and filed and on motion of Trustee In Re Statement of City Engineer on Improvement Nc.Flower St. from Washington to l?th Sts. In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Petition of Firemen relative increase in salaries In Re Deed for R/~ A.J.Gisler & wife Santa Ana Main Sewer In Re 'Agreement btn City & Board of Education Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, Clerk was directed to notify Board of Education of acceptance of proposal. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, statement from City Engineer showing final payment due Cox Bros. Construction Co. covering improve. ment of No. Flower St. from Washington Ave. to 17th St. and stating that payment shall be made thirty-five days after Sept. llth, 1946 was received and filed and warrant order d~a~ in the amount of $1,670.26 on the specified date. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Raul R. Gastelo, Joseph Eugene Vanpool, William Arthur Van Pool, William H. Beeler, William H. Riggle, Leon Houghton Curtis, David Raymond Nichols, Douglas E. Garrison, Eugene H. Brooks, Fred Charles Davies, Joseph J. Cooper, Raymond Frances Redde James H. Hunt and Paul Richard Armstrong to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. A petition was read signed by thirty-five members of th Fire Department requesting an increase in salaries and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, a meeting wse called for 4:00 P.M. October 14ti with the Council and Firemen in an effort to adjust salaries and Clerk to notify Firemen of this action. Communication from City Engineer attaching deed for additional right of way for reconstruction of Santa Aha Main Sewer across a parcel of land belonging to Frederi, Steigmeyer, which has gone into escrow with A.J.Gisler and wife, purchasers, covering the following described property: a strip of land 20 ft. in width, the center line of which is 17 ft. southeasterly from and parallel to the center line of the Santa Aha Outfall Sewer from its intersection with the center line of Newhope Street southwesterly to engineert s station 2047 20.42, contain. ing 0.705 acres, more or less, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, warrant in the amount of $~82.$0 was ordered drawn, payable to the Orange acunty Title Oompany, and. the Mayor to sign escrow papers. Co~-~nication from Secy. Santa Aha City Schools enclosiz fou~ copies of Agreement which wam authorized by Board of Education providing for extension of one year of 270 In Re Application - Motor Vehicle Caldwell-Haber Co. In Re Pacific Electric Ry. Co. Voucher amo~mt $422.6§ Ord. No. 1149 In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Annual report Diehl & Co. In Re Request for use of Birch Park of former agreement between Board of Education and City of Santa Ana in regard to Community Recreation Prcgram. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Chairman was authorized to sign agreement and three copies mailed to School Board for their retention. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of Ralph Caldwell and Theodore W. Haber, dba Caldwell-Haber Co. to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 614 North Main St., was held over for thirty days and Clerk authorized to advertise in accordance with automobile dealer's Ordinance. Communication from Tax Agent, Pacific Electric Ry. Co. together with certified statement showing amount due City of Santa Ana under Franchise Ordinance No. 1149 for period Nov. 8, 1945 to Sept. 18, 1946 inclusive, and Pacific Electric Ry. Company,s voucher No. 11271 in the amount of $422.68, were read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed and check in the amount of $422.6§ ordered deposited. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, monthly reports of City Planning Commission, Building Department, Judge of City Cou~ and Police Department for month of September, 1946 and Juvenile Bureau report for months of August and September, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 801 to 1128 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the annual report of Diehl and Company, public accountants stating they have completed their exam/nation of the books and accounts of the City of Santa Aha cover- ing the fiscal year beginning July l, 1948 and ending June 50, 1946, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of W.A.Winkleman to permit J.H.Walsh to speak in Birch Park, Sunday afternoon, October l~th, on behalf of the 01d Age Pensioners, was granted. 271 In Re Bids - West Edinger St. from Main to Flowor St. Widening & Reconstrucbton In Re Bids - E. Washington Ave. Resurfacing of From Main to Lincoln In Re Award of Bid West Edinger St. from Main to Flower St. In Re Award of Bid E. Washington Ave. Resurfacing of From Main to Lincoln On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Clerk wam authorized to open bids for the widening and reconstruction of West Edinger Street from Main to Flower Street, as follows: Cox Bros. Construction Co.: Bond in amount of $3500.00 accompanied bid: Item Unit Price Total -T-- $ 4.40 $ 4,-TggY. oo 2 .98 4,606.00 3 45.00 990.00 4 2.25 6,9?5.00 3 4.00 6,400.00 ~ 22,00 198.00 Sully-Miller Contracting Co.: Certified check in amount of $3800.00 accompanied bid: Item Unit Price Total $ 2,-g 7. oo 2 1.25 5,8V5.00 3 50.00 1,100.00 4 2.40 7,440.00 5 4.40 7,040.00 6 30.00 270.00 On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids for the resurfacing of East Washington Avenue from Main to Lincoln Avenue, as follows: Cox Bros. Construction Co.: Bond in amount of $2800.00 accompanied bid: Item Unit Price Total ~ ~ .40 $ 5,--~'~.00 2 $0.00 300.00 3 5.15 6,180.00 Sully-Miller Contracting Co.: Certified check in amount of $1,000.00 accompanied bid: Item Unit Price Total -1-- .l'v $ 2 30.00 180.00 3 4.10 4,920.00 On motion of T~ustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, all bids were referred to the City Engineer and Auditor for checking. On recommendation of the comittee and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Cox Bros. Construction Co. was awarded contract ~overing the widening and reconstruction of West Edinger Street from Main to Flower Street, in the amount of $23,305.00 and Clerk instructed to return check of unsuccessful bidder. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, was awarded co~tract cover- ing the resurfacing of East Washington Avenue from Main to Lincoln Avenue, in the amount of $7,310.00 and Clerk instructed to return check of unsuccessful bidder. In Re Petition for Street Lights Southeast Santa Aha A petition was read signed by approximately 135 resident and property owners in the territory annexed to the City of Santa Aha and known as Southeast Santa Aha requesting that street lights be installed at intersect- ions and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, petition was referred to Engineer and Stree Comissioner to report back at the next meeting. 272 In Re Petition for bus service Southeast Santa Ana In Re Protests Set-back line Bristol St. In Re Ordinance Set-back line Bristol St. In Re Zone Application C.V.Knickerbocker In Re Variance Application Lawrence Lumber Co. A petition was read signed by approximately 168 property owners and residents in the territory annexed to the City of Santa Ana and known as Southeast Santa Aha requesting bus service and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, petition was referred to the Engineer and Street Corm~issioner to report back at the next meeting. This being the night set for the continuation for hear- ing protests on set-back line on Bristol St., on both sides of said street, from the north city limits to the north line of W. 8th St., and from the south line of W. Ath St. to the south city limits, ten feet back of the existing property lines~ the following persons were heard. Adrian Marks, representing protestants spoke in opposition to the proposed set-back lines, as did othex, interested persons. Othal Stapp spoke in favor of said set-back line and Mr. Rutby, a Planning Authority also spoke in favor of proposed set-back line. A Resolution of the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Comerce was read by the Clerk recom~nending proposed set-back line on Bristol Street. ~ On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, all protests were overruled and the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Establishing Set-back Lines along a portion of Bristol Street" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the application of C.B.Knickerbocker to change the district boundary and use classification of the west half of the block bounded by Main Street, Tenth Street, Sycamore Street and WaBhington Avenue, was held over for two weeks and the Council to meet with members of the Planning Commission on Monday, October lath, for discussion of this application. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the variance application of Lawrence Lumber Co. for per~ission to pile or stack lumber in the open and the maintenance of necessary sheds on their property at 2200 So. Main St., was held over for two weeks and the Council to meet with members of the Planning ~o~ission on Monday, October lath, for discussion of this variance. In Re Resol. No. 100 Variance Application Robert P. Lahore In Re Amend. to Zoning Ord. Lawrence Lumber Co. In Re Industrial District at Delhi Amend. Zoning Ord. In Re Ordinance Amending Zoning 0rd. No. 1074 (Lawrence Lumber Co. & Delhi Industrial Dist.) In Re Resol. No. 3502 Abandon loading zone Frmnch St. btn 3rd & 4th; Est. loading zone French St. btn 3rd & 4th. · 273 On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication and Resolution No. 100 of the Planning Co~maiaaimm granting variance application of Robert P. Lahore to re-open a beauty parlor at 70A Franc Street, which was closed as a result of the war, was approved, for a period of three years. No written or oral protests were received on the app- lication of Lawrence L,,mber Co. for rezoning of land bounded by Main St. on the east, Broadway on the west, Anahurst Place on the north and So. Broadway cut-off on the south from R-2 to C-2 District, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Chancy and carried, the application was approved. No written or oral protests were received on the app- lication recommending ~eclassification from the R-1 and C-2 Districts to the M-1 District, all that land bounded on the south by Dyer Road, on the east by the City limit line, on the north by the east-west right of way of the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. lying south of Adams Street, and on the west by a line approximately 130 feet east of the east line of South Main Street, and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Chancy and carried, the application was approved. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. lOVA" relative to application of Lawrence Lumber Co. and application for reclassification of a certain district in Delhi, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parkin~ Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" eliminating a loading zone on the west side of French Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, located as follows: the south 20 feet of the North 87 feet, and establishing a loading zone on the west side of French Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, located as follows: The South 2§ feet of the North 80 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3502 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Noes, Trustees Ab sent, Trust eec Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert 274 In Re Resol. No. 3803 No Parking Zone W. 8th btn Flower & Olive In Re Resol. No. 3804 Accepting Deed Chas. E.Lawrence & wife In Re Resol. No. 380B Accepting Deed A. Manderscheid In Re Resol. No. 3506 Accepting Deed Eugene Griset & wife 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 parking zone on the south side of West Sixth Street between Flower and Olive Streets, located as follows: The East 11 feet, the West 9 feet of the East 44 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. $808 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Trustees None Trustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert Noes, Ab sent, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed Granting Easement for Street Purposes" granting easement for street purposes to the south one- half of Anahurst Street between Main and Broadway, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3804 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Ab sent, ~ouncilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto H. Haan On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Rewelution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 30 ft. wide between Stations 88 $_~$.1A and 78 $ 81.80 for right of way for reconstruction of the Santa Ana Main Sewer, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3808 and passed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Noes, Councilmen: Absent,Councilmen: W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffm-~ None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert Noes, Councilmen: Absent,Councilmen: Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Decke~t. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution ehtitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 30 feet wide between Station 88~06.A2 for right of way for the reconstruction of the Santa Aha Main Sewer, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3806 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, ' In Re ~ Resol. No. 5507 A.J.Gisler & wife Accepting Deed In Re Resol. No. 3508 Accepting Deed Eugene Grtset & wife In Re Resol. No. 3509 Accepting Deed Clara E. Blackwell In Re Resol. No. 5810 Accepting Deed H.L.Dady & wife On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 20 feet wide from the center line of Ellis Avenue northeasterly to the east line of the sou,! west one-quarter of north-west one-quarter of Section 35 Township 5 South, Range 10 West, was introduced, teac considered, designated Resolution No. 350? and passed by the following vote; Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Decker, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 20 feet wide across the east Ag.§ ft. of Lot 10 of the Williams Tract for right of way for the reconstruction of the Santa Aha Main Sewer, was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5808 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Councilmen: None Councilmen: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert Noes, Ab s ant, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 50 feet wide between Stations $9~52.? and 68~ 65.14 for right of way for reconstruction of th~ Santa Ana Main Sewer, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3809 and passed by the follow. lng vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Noes, Councilmen: Absent,Councilmen: W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 20 feet wide from Harbor Boulevard Southwesterly to Station 187~ 71.55 fo~ right of way for reconstruction of the Santa Ana Main Sewer, was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 5810 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffmann Noes, Councilmen: None Absent,Councilmen: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Decker, , 276 In Re Resol. No. 3811 Accepting Deed A.J.Gisler & wife In Re Warrants for right of way for reconst, of S.A.Main Sewer In Re Request S.A.Tent & Awning Co. to install sidewalk canopy 2032 No. Main St. In Re Communication Ruth Geist In Re Appl. for Variance Resol. No. 94 Edith Thatcher In Re Warrant payable to Mr. & Mrs. Beutel On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" to a strip of land 20 feet wide from the center line of Newhope Street northeasterly to Station 187542.43 for right of way for the reconstruction of the Santa Aha Main Sewer, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3811 and passed by the fell~wing vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Noes, Councilmen: Absent, Councilmen: W. Eugmne Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrants cover- ing righ~ of way for the reconstruction of the'Santa Ana Main Sewer, as follows: A. Manderscheid, in the amount of $10.00 Eugene Griset and Lula Griset, in the amount of $10.00 A.J. Gisler and Mary A. Gisler, in the amount of Eugene Griset and Lula Griset, in the amount of $10.00 Clara E. Blackwell, in the amount of $10.00 H.L. Dady and Jennie May Dady, in the amount of $859.80 A.J.Gisler and Mary A. Gisler, in the amount of $80.00 On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the request of Santa Ana Tent & Awning Co. to install a sidewalk stationary canopy at 2032 N. Main St. for A.B.Cary, was granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, Building Inspector and Planning Consultant were appointed as a committee, to report back at the next meeting of the Council, on protest of Ruth Geist relative to operation of garage business at 1088 West 1st Street. Communication and Resolution No. 94 of the Planning Commission granting variance application of Edith Thatcher to use the existing store building at 802 Fruit St. only for a grocery store or confectionery until Nov. 1, 19A8, the term of the existing lease, was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, action of the Planning Commission wam approved. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw warrant payable to Chas. R. Beutel and wife, in the amount of to be exchanged for deed to property on North Flower Street, now subject of condemnation suit. 277 In Re Extension on time on City Sales Tax On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and on City Sales Tax carried extension of time/w%s allowed tbefollowing applicants: Shell Oil Company, Van ts Markets, General Petroleum Corporation, Alpha Beta Food Markets and Gallen Kamp,s provided the same extension of time has been granted by the State Board of Equalization on Stat~ reports covering State Sales Tax. On m~tion of Trustee Dixon, a®oonded by Cheney and cax~ied, the City Council adjourned. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall October 21st, 1946. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Chensy, 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 Oct. 7th, 1946, further reading of the minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Trustee Hahn and carried. In re Offer of Roland Rabe In Re Loading Zone 3rd & Broadway 'Y:30 P.M. An offer was read from Roland Rabe to purchase two stainless steel sinks located in the Headquarters building on West 8th Street. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chairman was authorized to contact Mr. Rabe and advise him that if said property was of no use to any other organization in the building the same will be sold according to offer made. Communication of Calvin C. Flint was read requesting that the loading zone at Broadway & Third Street be re- located on Third Street at the corner of Broadway. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request of Calvin C. Flint was re~erred to the Street Commissioner and City Engineer to report back at the next meeting. 27S In Re Lease of Vocational Rehabilitation Department In Re Request - Federal Public Housing Authority In Re .Traffic Safety Education In Re Parking at First Church of Christ In Re Applicat ion Mike Jimenez In Re Communication of E. R. Segal. In Re Request - Driveway Santa Ana Lumber Co Communication was read from Harold Most, Secy. of the Board of Education, relative to changes in lease of Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. at Headquarters building, namely - to pay rental at the end of each month, and insertion of a thirty day cancellation clause in the lease,beginning Oct. 1st, 1946. On motion of Trustee Ha~n, seconded by Mr. Cheney and carried, the changes in the lease of the Vocat- ional Rehabilitation Dept. as outlined above were accepted, and the Clerk instructed to notify Mr. Yost of this action. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carri4d, the communication of the Federal Public Housing Authority stating that no request had been made by the City of Santa Ana for approval of a depository for funds from the City's veterans' housing project, was referred to the City Auditor for confirmation and report. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the appointment of Lt. Wm. Nielsen of the Traffic Department, was approved, to act as representative of the city for the promotion of safety on streets and highways in connection with the Accident Prevention Bureau. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the request of the First Church of Christ, 920 North Main Street, to post "No Parking" signs on the south side of Tenth between Main and Sycamore was referred to the Street Commissioner and City Engineer for investigation and report back. 0~ motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the application of Mike Jimenez to hold a public dance in the hall at Third and Ross on October 31st, was granted. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication of E. R. Segal regarding the Pacific Electric service between Santa Ana and Los Angeles,was received and filed. The request of the Santa Aha LUmber Company was read, to cut the curb for a 108 ft. driveway on Artesia Street at its place of business, On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request was granted on re- comendation of the City Engineer.with the provision that if the, d~iveway becomes a traffic menace same shall be abandoned and ~he curb rebuilt by the Santa Aha Lumber Co. In Re Extensions on Sales Tax Returns In Re Loading Zone ~aws..n Nurseries In Re Leave of Absence R. ~. Crookshank In Re Application to Solicit Funds In Re Taxicab Drivers Applications In Re Transfer Ownership Broadway Cab Co In Re Additional Taxicabs Rainbow Cab Co In Re Additional Taxicabs Black & Green Cab Co · 279 On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Chancy and carried, the requests of the Sonotone Corporation and of Montgomery Ward for thirty day extension for the filing of quarterly city sales tax returns, were granted. On motion of T~ustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the request of Mawson Nurseries, 2026 No. Main Street, for a loading zone at their place of business was referred to the Street Commissioner and the City Engineer for investiga- t ion. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Hamn and carried, the request of Judge R. M. Crookshank for a leave of absence from the State for the week commencing October P~lst, 1946, was granted. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried the application of Chas. F. Ansley, 6741~ No. Spring St., Los Angeles, for permit to solicit funds for general missionary and evangelistic work, was denied. On motion of T~ustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried applications of Jack H. Strank, Roy L. Whitten, Burton W. Branch, Jr., Joseph C. Harris, Clyde McCleary, Francis N. Eshom, and James E. Forshay, to drive taxicabs, and of L. D. NcDonald to drive a bus, were granted and Olerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Chancy and carried the application of James A. Perry and C~ W. Williams, for a permit and license to operate the Broadway Cab Company at ~05 No. Broadway, enclosing check for $150.00 covering license fee for twelve taxicabs, and endorsement #18 for reassignment of insurance policy covering new owners, was referred to the Taxicab Commission. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried the application of Robert G. Sturges, DBA Bainbow Cab Com- pany, for permission to place four additional taxicabs in service was referred to the Taxicab Commission to report bac On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried the application of the Black & Green Cab Company for permiss to operate three additional taxicabs, was referred to the Taxicab Commission to report back. ~n 28O In Re Hallowe'en Hi Jinks In Re Street Dance Hallowe'en Hi Jinks In Re Franchise Tax Sou. Calif. Telephone Co In Re Clerk's Statement S.E. Santa Ana Territory In Re Bus Service and Fares Santa Ana Bus Service In Re Motor Vehicle Appl. Ted C. Staffler. Communication from the Santa Aha Junior Chamber of Commerce was read setting forth plans for a Childrens, Hollowe'en Ni Jinks program be held in the Municipal Bowl and request- ing a contribution of $25.00 financial assistance. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the p~a ns for the program were accepted and payment of $25.00 authorized to assist the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce. On motion or Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, communication of the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce relative to Hallowe'en Hi Jinks was received and filed, and permission given to hold street dance on Sixth Street between Broadway and Sycamore Streets. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the check in the amount of $8,466.34 of the Southern Calif. Telephone Company covering franchise payment for the year ending Oct. 12, 1946, was ordered deposited and communication attached was referred to the City Auditor for checking. On motion of Trustee Ha~n, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Clerk was instructed to submit a statement of change of boundaries of the City of Santa Aha in accord- ance with Section 3?20 of the Political Code covering annexed territory of Southeast Santa Ana to the County Assessor and the State Board of Equalization oh or before February in compliance with communication of George Bradley, City Attorney. Communication of C. H. Eckles, Owner of the Santa Ana Bus Service, submitting route of bus service in newly annexed Southeast territory, requesting increase in fares throughout the city of Santa Aha, was read. It was moved by Trustee Deckert, sec~.nded by Cheney and carried, that the Chair appoint a committee to investigate Mr. Eckles' proposals and report back at the next meeting. Committee consisting of the entire Council and the City Engineer was appointed. No protests having been received, on motion of Trustee Ha~n, seconded by Deckert and carried, the application of Ted. C. Staffler to conduct a business of dealing in motor vehicles at 702 No. Main Street was granted and Clerk authorized to issue a license. · In Re Application for Variance Reso. #103 A. N. Bertelsen In Re Amendment to Zoning Ordinance C B. Knickerbocker. In Re Resolution No. 102 Application Variance Mrs. Ila M. Huyler In Re Ordinance No. llSA Set-back Lines along portion of Bristol Street In Re Ordinance No. 1185 Amend. Zoning Ordinance (Lawrence Lumber Co & Delhi Industrial Dist.) Con~nunication and resolution No. 103 of the Plell~ing Commission granting variance application of A. N. Bertelsen to operate a Real Estate office at 1323 No. Broadway, limite¢ to three year period from Oct. lath, 19A6, was read and on motion of Trustee Ha~n, seconded by Deckert and carried, action of the Pl-n_mirgCommission was approved. Communication and Resol. No. 104 of the l~lanning Oommission recommending approval of application /of C. B. Knickerbocker to change the zone on property de- scribed as the east 88 feet of the west one-$alf of the block bounded as follows: On the East by North Main St.; on the West by No. Sycamore Street; on the North by West Washington Avenue; and on the south by West Tenth Street were read from R-3 to C-1 zone~ and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, ten days prior to the next meeting of the Council on Nov. 4th, 1946, relative to reclassification of the territory described above. Communication and Resolution No. 102 of the Planning Comm- ission denying variance application of Mrs. Ils M. Huyler to convert her roaming house at 801 Spurgeon Street to offices for use ~f Doctors, was read, and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, action of the Planning Commission was accepted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haa~n and carried, the following Ordinance entitled:" "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha establishing set-back lines along a portion of Bristol Street." was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1184 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees: Otto R. Ha~n, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees: None. Absent, Trustees: W. Eugene Dixon. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 10~4" and that sheet No. 32 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Ana, be amended to reclassify as C-2 all property now classified as R-2 in accordance with the application of Lawrence Lumber Company and that Sheet No. A3 of said map be amended to reclassify as M-1 all property now classified as R-1 and C-2 in accordance with an application for re- classification of a certain district considered, designated Ordinance No. following vote: in DeMi, was read, 1188 and passed by the 282 In Re Resolution No. 3512 Stop Intersection Tenth & Sycamore In Re Resolution No. 3513 Abandon Loading Z~ne Broadway between Third and Fourth Sts. In Re Resolution No. 3514 Advertise for Bids Improvement South Broadway from Cubbon to First Sts. In Re Resolution No. 3515 Accepting Deed - Street Purposes - Charles R. Beutel Ayes, Trustees: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Ho,,man Noes, Trustees: None Absent, Trustees: W. Eugene Dixon. On motion the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution declaring stop intersection" at Tenth and Sycamore Streets, and all traffic of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, on Sycamore Street shall stop before entering the intersection; was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3512 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Ho,,man Noes, Trustees: None Absent, Trustees: W. Eugene Dixon. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution concerning parking limitations under Ordinance No. 1030" eliminating a loading zone on the west side of Broadway be- tween Third and Fourth Streets located as follows: The northerly 10 feet of the southerly 84 feet; was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3513 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. Jo Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees: None Absent, Trustees: W. Eugene Dixon. On motion of Trustee Decker,, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the improvement of ~outh Broadway, from Cubbon Sti, eet to First Street, in the City of Santa Aha, California, and fixing the prevailing wage rate~. was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3514 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees: Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. J~ Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees: None Absent, T~ustees: W. Eugene Dixon On motion of Trustee Decker,, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution accepting deed granting easement for Street Purposes" from Charles R. Beutel and Clio Beutel, husband and wife, on Flower Street, was introduced, read, considered, de- signated Resolution No. 3515 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees: Noes, Trustees: Absent, Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Ho,,man None Trustees: W. Eugene Dixon · In Re Loading Zone Post Office Station In Re Protest of Ruth Geist In Re Petition for Street Lights Southeast Santa Aha In Re Traffic Signs S.A. City Schools. In Re Transfer Ownership Broadway Cab Co In Re Additional Taxicabs Rainbow Cab Co In Re Additional Taxicabs Black & Green Cab Co On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried a co~munication of F. Ro Harwood, Post Master, with referenc. to loading zone at the Post Office Contract Station at 310 No. Broadway was referred to Trustee Dixon for action. Committee reported on the protest of Ruth Geist against W. garage business being conducted at 106$/First Street and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise Ruth Geist that location is only being used for private garage after due investigatio~ by the Building Inspector and Planning Consultant. Report of the Committee appointed to investigate petition of residents and property owners for street lights in the South~ east Santa Ana District recently annexed, was accepted and o~ motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, and on recom~endation of the City Engineer twenty-five intersection street lights were ordered installed. On motion of Trustee Oheney, seconded by Deckert and carried the communication of the Secretary of S.A. City Schools requesting installation of State approved type of traffic signs at the school zones, was received and filed and Clerk instructed to advise the Secretary that the request has been complied with and twenty signs have been installed to date. The Taxi-Cab Commission recommended the approval of the ap- plication of J. A. Perry and C. W. Williams for transfer of ownership of the Broadway Cab Company, subject to the filing of a statement on taxicab rates and color scheme not in conflict with any other Cab Company. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the application was granted as afore mentioned. The recommendation of the Taxicab Commission was accepted, and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carrie. the Rainbow Cab Company was authorized to purchase four add- itional cabs, but permits for operation not to be granted until necessary data on new cabs and proper insurance policies are filed with the City Council. The recommendation of the Taxicab Commission was accepted, and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and cmrried, the application of the B~ck & Green Cab Company to increase their service with three additional taxicabs was granted. 284 APPROVED: On motion of Trustee Haan, the City Council adjourned. seconded by Deckert and carried, City Clerk ~or City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor HofDman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, 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 October 21st, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried. Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall November 4th, 1946. In Re Cormmunication Youth Authority In Re Com~unication American Legion In Re Comunication City Engineer St.lights S.E. Santa Ana In Re Comunication Diehl & Co. 7:30 PM On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication from Karl Holton, Director, Youth Authority infox~ming the City Council that the State would begin their survey on Youth Authority January 1st, 194V, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from American Legion wherein they endorse the Federal Airport Program and requesting that local governmental agencies proceed without delay in the necessary planning of airport development, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, communication from City Engineer stating that Edison Co. advises they will be unable to install twenty-five overhead lights in the recently annexed territory in southeast Santa Ana due to inability to secure materials and that it will probably be one and one-half years before lights can be installed, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Diehl & Co. stating that quarterly examination of books and accounts of the City of Santa Ana for the period ending Sept. 30, 1948, has been made, was received and filed. · 285 In Re Request Postmaster Parking zone changes In Re Communication Nannie E. Lester In Re Request Our Lady Guadalupe Church In Re Communication Fire Chief In Re Dance Application Manuel Esqueda In Re Application to solicit funds Pentecostal Church In Re ~equest S.A. Junior College On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Frank R. Harwood, Postmaster for par~klng certain/changes at the Post Office on Bush Street was referred to Street SUperintendent and Street Conm~Issioner for checking and to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, communication from Nannie E. Lester reference to rezoning of North Sycamore Street from 10th to Washington Avenue was referred to Planning Consultant with instructions that he interview Mrs. Lester and report back at next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request of Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for permission to stage a parade on December 8t~ 1946, was granted and Police Department to be notified of route of parade and date. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, copy of conm~unication from Fire Chief, address to Civil Service Board stating that following employees have completed another six weeks of their probationary period; George Berry, Homer Henderson, J.S.Spaulding, Iven L. Moyer, Robert Motley, Tham Meyer, Gilbert Chittock, Norman Garrett, Byron Quivey, Kenneth W. Fowler and that following group were placed on probation: Daniel G. Harris, 6-15-46, Wilford S.0sborn 6-15-46, Cletus M. Wagner, 7-1-46, Robert J. Dunn, 7-3-46 and Donald E. Wright, 8-1-46, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Manuel Esqueda for permission to conduct public dances at V.F.W. Hall, 5th and Broadway~ each Saturday night, was referred to Trustee Dixon with power to act. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God of America to solicit funds to rebuild their church which was destroyed by fire, was granted. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Director, Santa Aha Junior College that a loading zone be reserved on Main Street from th~ south property line to the north side of the first walk leading into College Hall, a distance of 286 ~n Re Application Black & Green Cab Addn. Taxicab Co. In Re Request Universal C.I.T. Credit Corp. - Sales Tax Returns In Re Applications Taxi drivers In Re V.F.W. Armistice Day Float In Re Motor Vehicle Application Caldw~ll-Haber Co. In Re Application - change bus rat(s and routes C.H.Eckles in approximately 42 feet and that a loading zone be es,- tmbltshed on Sycamore Street, at the rear of the campus, a distance of approximately 32 feet, was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at next meeting. The application of the Black and Green Cab Co. for permission to operate an additional taxicab having been referred to the Taxicab Commission, on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried and on recommendation of Taxicab Commlsston, permit was granted to operate'one five passenger 1942 Plymouth DeLuxe four door sedan engine No. p 14-$1828 when they have furn- ished proof of insurance coverage and registration number in accordance with Taxicab Ordinance. Communication from Universal C.I.T. Credit Corporation requesting permanent extension of thirty days for the filing of City sales tax returns was read and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, request was granted, and Clerk to so notify them of Council action. ,, On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried applicatiJ~ns of Harold H. Maxwell, William T. Ranker, Benjamin Paul Capps, Chester Warfleld and Mack G. Cain, to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. Communication from Veterans of Foreign Wars extending invitation to enter a float to represent the City of Santa Ana on Armistice Day was read and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, Chairman of the Board was authorized to select type of float, with power to act. ,, No protests having been received, and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, application of Caldwell-Haber Co. to conduct the business of dealing in motor vehicles at 614 No. Main St., was granted and Clerk authorized to issue license and deposit application fee in the amount of $200.00. On recommendation of the Taxicab Commission and on motion of Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of C.H.Eckles for change in routes, change in fares and for additional busses was granted~providlng and subject to the northwest route traveling to Towner and north on Towner rather than on Freeman and that proof of insurance coverage for added busses and In Re Bids - Improvement So. Broadway from Cubbon to 1st St. In Re Leases covering space Headquarters Building W. 8th St. In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly Warrants In Re Resol. No. 3516 ~Disapproving action of Plann. Commission (Lawrence Lun~er Co.) description of added busses be filed with Clerk as called for by Ordinance No. 962. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids for the improvement of South Broadway from Cubbon to First Street, as follows: Cox Bros.Construction Co.: Bond in amount of $5500.00 accmrmpanied bid: Item Unit Price Total -T-- $ 0.45 $ 8-1-/%7.00 2 62.50 500.00 3 5.15 12,566.00 Sully-Miller Contracting Co.: amount of $2000.00 accompanied bid: Item Unit Price -T-- $ o.2o 2 30.00 3 3.90 On motion of Trustee Deckert, Certified check in the Total $ 3,-W 7oo 240.00 9,516.00 seconded by Haan and carried, bids were x~ferred to City Engineer and Audito~ for checking and report back next meeting. The leases covering rental of space in the Headquarters Building on W. 8th St., were presented as follows: Toastmasters International, Oct. 1, 1946, $100.00 per mc Vocational Rehabilitation, Oct. 1, 1946, 57.65 " Orange County Tuberculosis & Health Association, Oct. 1st, 1946, $85.00 per month, Agricultural Extension Service, Nov. l, 1946, $175.00 per month, American Red Cross, $250.00 per month, State of California, Department of Ur~mployment, Nov. 1946, $238.48 per month, Orange Empire Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Oct. 1, 1946, $100.00 per month, Alcoholics Anonymous of Orange County, Inc. Oct. 1, 194~ $90.00 per month, Orange County Amateur Radio Club, Oct. 15, 1946, $31.0( per month. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the Chairman of the Board was authorized to sign the necessary leases with various agencies when approval has been secured from the City Attorney and leases not to exceed a five year period. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, report of the Building Inspector for October and report of Judge for October were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 1129 to 1407 inclusive. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha disapproving the action of the Planning Cormmission in the granting of a variance" was introduced, read, considered, designated 288 In Re Sale of Forget-me-nots Disabled War Veterans In Re Amendment to Zoning Ordinance C.B.Knickerbocker In Re Variance Application Lawrence Lumber Co. Reso. No. 106 In Re Variance Application John C. Blystone Reso. No. 105 In Re Resol. No. 3817 Est. loading zone W. 3rd btn Syc~nore & Broadway Resolution No. 3816 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None A representative of the D.A.V. requested that they be granted permission to sell Forget-me-nots on November 8th~9~ and llth and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, request was granted. No written or oral protests were received and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1074" and that Sheet 18 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Aha, be amended to reclassify as C-1 all property now classified as R-3, described as follows, to-wit: "The East 68 fe~t of the West one-half(W~) of the Block bounded as follows: On the East by North Main Street; on the West by North Sycamore Street; on the North by West Washington Avenue; and on the South by W. Tenth Street, in accordance with the application of C.B.Knickerbocker, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 106 of the Planning Commission granting the building of storage sheds and the open stacking of lumber at 2200 Se.Main St., on property of Lawrence Lumber Co. was approved. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication and Resolution No. 108 of the Planning Commission granting variance application of John C. Blystone to conduct a contractors, equipment rental and repair business on site located on the north side of W. 1st St. on a parcel 160'x330, about 800' west of Sullivan Street, was approved. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parki~ Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a loading zone on the south side of W. 3rd St. between Sycamore and Broadway, located as follows: the East 18 feet of the West 27 feet; was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3§17 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees ~tto R. Haan, W. Dale G. Decke~t, Asa Hof/h~an Noes, Trustees None Absent,Trustees None Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, In Re Resol. establishing 20 min. parking zone No.Nain btn 20th & Buffalo In Re Parking at 1st Church of Christ In Re Request F~ank Harwood Loading Zone In Re Purcha:~e of lot for const, fire station Broadway & Anahurst from Chas.E. Lawrence, etux. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, Resolution establishing a twenty-minute parkinE zone on the west side of North Naln Street between 20th and Buffalo Avenue, located as follows: The North 56 feet of the South 353 feet, in accordance with reques of R. W. Mawson, was held up for further study. On recommendation of the co~m~ittee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the request of the First Church of Christ, 920 No. Main St. for "no parking" signs on the south side of Tenth betwe Natn and Sycamore was granted and Clerk instructed to notify them of Council,s action. Communication from Frank Harwood with reference to loading zone at sub-station, 310 No. Broadway, was received and filed and on motion of Trustee Dixon, WS~ seconded by Haan and carried, Clerk/instructed to write letter to Postmaster stating that Police Department will patrol alley now b~ng used by sub-station for loading and unloading. The Chairman of the Board submitted a proposal for purchase of an irregular shaped parcel of land on the from Chas. E. L~wrence. southeast corner of Broadway and Anahux~a~'St./for th~ sum of $1500.00 for the construction of a fire station. On motion of Trustee Decke~, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Chairman of the Board was authorized to negotiate for the purchase of this lot for $1500.00 and sign necessary escrow agreement. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council ~Journed. / 290 Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall November 18th, 1946. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees Dale G. Deckert The Clerk commenced the re~ding of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of November 4th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Communication S.A.LawnBowling Club In Re Sale of Lease Concession Santiago Park R.J.Brady to Paul Gustlin In Re Completion Tract No. 1134 Emmett Rogers Westwood Ave. from l?th St. No. to No. line of Tr. 1134 In Re Advertise for bids Air Co~pressor In Re Advertise for bids - Painting - Community Center Bldg. 7:30 P.M. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, comuntcation from Secy. Santa Ara Lawn Bowling Club complimenting City Council and Park Superintendent on condition of bowling greens in Santiago Park, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of R.J.Brady to sell concession in Santiago Park to Paul Gustlin, was granted. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, request of purchaser, Paul Gustlin, that the second year of lease be on the same basis of commission as the first year, was referred to the City Attorney. Communication from City Engineer that Westwood Avenue from l?th Street north to the north line of Tract No. 1134 has been completed and that check in the amount of $1,000.00 should be returned to Mr. Emmett Rogers, was read. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, Clerk was authorized to return check to Mr. Rogers covering improvement in Tract No. 1134. On recommendation of the Water Superintendent and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids covering one 108 cubic foot capacity gasoline engine driven trailer mounted air compressor; trailer wheels to have pneumatic tires and equipped with hand brakes and tool box. On recommendation of the Chairman of the Board and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids covering painting of woodwork and trim on outside of Community Center Building, W. 8th St.,; bids to be handled through Auditor,s office. In Re Request Safeway Stores Sales Tax Returns In Re Minutes of Joint 0utfall Sewer Meeting In Re Application Pool Hall Rafael Gomez In Re Dance Application Vasquez-Jimenez In Re Petition relative proposed discontinuauce bus service N.E. & section Santa Ana In Re Request Dr. A.E.Vallier 291 On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Safeway Stores for permission to estimate sales for the week ending October 5th, 1946 on which to determine the amount of sales tax covering that period for each store located in Santa Ana,was granted and Clerk to notify them of this action. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried request of G.E.Ke~ns for extension of sixty days for completion of contract for construction of pumping plant and digester was granted on condition that bonding company on contractorts bond file with City of Santa Aha a w~itten agreement extending liability under bond. 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 at Anaheim, Nov. 7th, 1946, were approved, received and filed. On motion cf Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of Rafael Gomez for permission to conduct a pool hall at 2309 So. Main St., formerly operated by Antonia Montes, was referred to Police Department and Police Commissioner with power to act. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, request of Aurora Vasquez and Mike Jimenez for permission to conduct public dances at 3rd and Ross St. each Thursday evening until January 1st, 1947, was granted. C.H.Eckles, owner Santa Aha Bus Company, s~mitted a proposal to change bus routes in the northeast and north. west section of the City. A petition signed by 242 residents and owners of property in the northeast section of Santa Aha request- ing continuance of bus service in that area was read and numerous interested persons discussed the disadvants of discontinuing this service. The Chairman of tbs Board referred the matter to the Taxicab and Bus Board for further study and report back at meeting November 28th. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried request of Dr. A.E.Vallier for a pedestrian lane at 2035 North Main St., was referred to the City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at next meeting. 292 In Re Request to widen serv. sta. drive~.~y 8th at Flower In Re Con~nunication Henry G. Roblee In Re Request parking zone Model Laundry In Re Petition to restrict parking on Garfield btn 4th & 6th Sts. In Re Taxi & Bus Applications In Re Monthly Reports In Re Ordinance No. 1186 Amend. Zoning Ordinance (Appl. C.B. Knickerbocker) Request of Standard Oil Co. for permission to widen south driveway of service station located at 8th and Flower Sts. was read. On recommendation of the City Engineer and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request to widen driveway was granted~ providing curb is comple- ted between driveways and sidewalks constructed as recommended. Communication from Robles Bros. requesting pez~nission to construct addition to building at 602 Fruit St., which they propose to use as a grocery store, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, request was referred to Planning Commission and Clerk instructed to advise Henry G. Robles that Planning Commission will meet on November 25th. Request of Model Laundry Co. 901 E. 5th for a fifteen minute parking zone on the north side of E. Sth St., extending east from the intersection with Garfield Avenue, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to City Engineer and Street Co~nissioner for investigation and report back at next meeting. A petition was read signed by eight property owners and residents in the vicinity of E. 4th St. and Garfield requesting that parking of automobiles be restricted to only one side of the street on Garfield, between 4th and 6th St. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to City Engineer and Street Commission®r for investigation and report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried applications of Charles E. Pringle, J.O.Geo~'ge, Kenneth W. Poteete, L.R.Almquist, Forrest Otto Pack, Robert Alvin Garrison and Bernard H. Miller to drive taxicabs and application of Leon Mates to drive a bus, were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, reports of Juvenile Btu-eau and ef the Police Department for month of October, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee ttaan, seconded by Dixon and car- ried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Zoning OrdinanGe No. 1074" and that sheet No. 16 of the Districting Map of the City of Santa Ana, be amended to reclassify as C-1 all In Re Ordinance Amending Sales Tax Ordinance. In Re Award of Bid Improvement So. Broadway from Cubbon to 1st St. In Re Resol. No. 3518 Establish loading zones Bush St. btn 6th & 7th; Main St. btn 10th & Washington In Re Resol. No. 3519 No parking zone; Bush St. E. side btn 6th & ?th St. 293 property now classified as R-3, described as follows: "The East 65 feet of the West one-half of the Block bounded as follows: On the East by North Main Street; on the West by North Sycamore Street; on the North by West Washington Avenue; and on the South by West Tenth Street," was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1188 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Bale G. Deckert. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. llS1 entitled 'An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana imposing a License Tax for the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, providing for permits to retailers, providing for the collecting and pay- ing of such tax, and prescribing penalties for violations of the provisions hereof'" was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, Sully-Miller Contracting Co. was awarded contract covering the improve- ment of South Broadway from Cubbon to 1st St., in the amount of $13,376.00, subject to approval of the State Highway Department, and Clerk instructed to return check of nnsuccessful bidder. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Conce~nlng Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a loading zone on the east side of Bush St. between 6th and ?th Sts. located as follows: The North 30 ft. of the South 46 feet and on the west side of Bush St. between 6th and 7th Sts. located as follows: The South 20 feet of the north 30 feet. Also establish a loading zone on Main Street on the west side between 10th St. and Washington Ave. located as follows: The North 36 feet of the South 167 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3818 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Par~ing Limitations Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" 294 In Re Lease covering space Headquarters Building W. 8th St. American Red Cross In Re ~arrant M.I{.Whittter Co. 1946-194V Taxes S.A.A.A.Bo ~na. establishing a no parking zone on the east side of Bush Street between 6th and 7th Sts. located as follows: the North 14 feet of the South 60.feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3519 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the Chairman of the Board and Clerk were authorized to execute lease between City of Santa Aha and Southern Orange County Chapter, American Red Cross, when app~ova~ has been secured from City Attorney; lease dated December 1Bth, 1946 and is for a period of two and one-half years with option to renew for an additional two and one-half years, covering leasing of east wing of the first floor consisting of Rooms Nos. 102 to 118, inclusive, at Headquarters Building, West Eighth Street. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, inasmuch as notice by letter has been received from the M.H.~nittier Company that they have paid the 1946-1947 taxes on the Santa Ana Army Air Base property, a warrant for such taxes was ordered sent to M.H.Whittier Company, in the amount of $3,25?.02, in reimbursement, in accordance with their lease with the City of Santa Aha which requires the City to pay such taxes. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, November 2§th, 1948, at V:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers. City Council met in regular adjourned session. Meeting called to order by Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees Dale G. Deckert. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall November 25th, 1946. 7:30 P.M. In Re Request Postmaster Parking zone changes In Re Request ~lrs. B.[;.Parks In Re Request Assistance League Orange County In Re Request for stop sign Edison P.T.A. In Re Communication Mrs.Winifred Triplett In Re Extensions of time city Sales Tax The Clerk re~d the recommendations of the committee relative to certain parking changes at the Post Office on Bush Street. Frank Harwood, Postmaster, appeared before the Council and suggested that serious consideration be given this matter before recommendations as set out by the Committee were approved. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, matter was held over until next meeting of the Council on December 2nd, 1946. Communication from Mrs. Bruce G. Parks, 819 W. 4th St. suggesting that a flash 'on and off' light be installed at the stop sign on the north side of Flower and 4th St. intersection was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to the City Engineer and Street Commissioner, to report back next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of Assistance League of Orange County for permission to sell Christmas greens and w~eaths, was granted, and Clerk to notify them of Council action On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request of President of Edison P.T.A. that stop sign be placed at intersection of Orange and St. Gertrude Place was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. Communication from Mrs. Winifred Triplett requesting removal of acacia tree at 606 So. Main St. was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and was carried, Clerk instructed to advise Mrs. Triplett that this tree may be removed at her own expense if she so desires. ,, Requests from Montgomery Ward and Southern Pacific Co. for thirty day extensions of time on payment of City sales tax and of General Motors Acceptance Corporation for a permanent fifteen-day extension of time on of sales tax w~re read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried requests for extension of time on payment of City sales tax granted and Clerk instructed to advise them of Council action. 295 2.96 In Re Beverage Applications In Re Request for space Conm~unity Center Bldg. Robert I. Heyd,n In Re Request for addnl. space - Co~n. Center Bldg. Robert I. Heydon In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Request Sears-Roebuck & Loading zones - Bush ~)t. Co. In Re Ordinance No. 1187 Amend. Ord. lldl City Sales Tax On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications made by Bohemian Distributing Co. 802 E. Washington and Bert & Helen M. ~orford, Jr. Bll No. Bristol St., were received and filed. Communication from Robert I. Heydon requesting building space and privileges of establishing a canteen in the Con~nunity Center Building, ll04 W. 8th St., was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and request was referred to the Mayor with power carried, to act. Comunicatton from Robert I. of using main room of space Heyd~n requesting privilege formerly used as Post Exchange, number six building, for commissary purposes at Conmnumity Center Building, W. Bth St., was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and ca~ried, request was referred to the ~ayor for action. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Perry W. Winch,il, Robert W. Seward, Loren Wells, Hubert R. Windmtller and Alfred M. Von Schriltz to drive taxicabs were g~an$ed and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. Communication from Sears, Roebuck & Co. requesting removal of parking meters Nos. 8490 and 8491 for establishment of loading zones in the BO0 block Bush St. was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to City Engineer and Street Commissioner to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. lldl Entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Imposing a License Tax for the Privilege of Selling Tangible Personal Property at Retail, Providing for Permits to Retailers, Providing for the Collecting and paying of such Tax, and Prescribing Penalties for Violations of the Provisions Hereof" was read, considered, designated Ordinance No. 1187 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, T~ustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa HofFman None Dale G. Deckert In Re Report of Planning Commission; Amending U~e Districting Ord. In Re Resol. stating result of ~anvass of election returns - S.A.Bond Election In Re Resol. stating result of canvass of absent voters ballots S. A.Bond Election In Re Consolidated Election Held Nov. 5th, 1946. -In Re Santa Ana City Charter In Re Ordinance No. 1188 Recreation Co~uission 297 The Clerk read the report of the Planning Commission relative to amending the Use Districting Ordinance by the addition of "C" District provisions. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the findings of the Planning Commission were accepted and Clerk instructed to publish a notice of public hearing, setting date of hearing as of December 16th, 1946, covering the proposed amendment. Ana~ 1946, On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, two certified copies of Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, Californi~ stating the result of the canvass of election returns of the Special City of Santa Ana Bond Election held pursuant to Ordinance No. 1183 of the City of Santa adopted by the Board of Supervisors November 13, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, two certified copies of Resolution of the cf Supervisors of the County of Orange, California, stating the result of the canvass of absent voters ballots cast at the Special Election of the City of Santa Aha held November 5th, 1946, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1183 of said City, and stating the result of said election, adopted by the Board of Supervisors November 23rd, 1946, were received and filed. ,, A certification of the results of the measures voted upon November 5th, 1946 at a special municipal election consolidated with the general elections of the same date having been received from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, the matter of the results of said elections were declared the next order of business It was moved by Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney that it appearing that the total vote upon the Santa Aha Cit Charter Measure was 5425 for and ?922 against, the said measure is hereby declared defeated. Motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Haan, aeconded by Cheney that it appearing that the total vote upon the Santa Ana Recreation Proposition was 7225 for and 6062 against, the measure is hereby declared passed and that Ordinance No. 1188 Establishing a Recreation Department for the City of Santa Ana under Management of a Recreation Commission Consisting of Seven Members; Prescribing the Manner of Appointment of said Members; Prescribing 298 In Re Santa Ana City Employees Retirement Proposition Ord. No. In Re Santa Aha City Park Bond Proposition In Re Special Municipal Bond Election the Management and Supervision of Public Recreation; Prescribing the Acquisition of and Establishing Playground Areas, Buildings and Athletic Fields: Establishing a Recreation Fund and Levying of a Tax Therefor, be adopted: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Ordinance establishing a Recreation Depa~.tment for the City of Santa Ana under management of a Recreation Con~nission was referred to the City Attorney for written opinion to dete~nine the validity of th~ Ordinance. Moved by Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney that it appearing that the total vote upon the Santa Aha Employee Retirement Proposition was 6979 for and $799 against, the said measure is hereby declared passed and that Ordinance No. 1189 authorizing a contract between the City Council of the City of Santa Ana and the Board of Administration, California State Employeest Retirement System, providing for the participation of said sub- division in said State Employees~ Retirement System, and making its emPloyees members of said system, be adopted: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert Moved by Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon that it appearing that the total vote upon the Santa Aha Park Bond Proposition, at the special municipal bond election held November 6th, 1946, was 9037 for and 4§33 against, which favorable vote is less than two-thirds of the total vote, the said measure is hereby declared defeated. Motion carried. Moved by Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon that as to the Special Municipal Bond election, the City Clerk enter upon these minutes a statement showing this to be a separate election, the fact and date of the election, the proposition voted upon and the vote by precincts and also by totals. Motion carried. 299 In Re City Charter; Recreation Commission; & Employees Retirement Propositions In Re Resol. No. 3820 Establish pedestrian cross-walk No. Main btn 20th & Bu~'falo In Re Resol. No. 3521 Establish 20 min. parking zone Model Laundry Moved by Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon that as to the Santa Ana City Charter Proposition, the Santa Ana Recreation Con~uission Proposition and the Santa Ana Employee Retirement Proposition, the City Clerk enter upon these minutes a statement showing the measures voted upon, the whole number of votes cast, the number of votes given at each precinct for and against each measure, and the number of votes given in the City for and against each measure. Motion carried. On reco~m~endation of the com~aittee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Pedestrian Cross-walks Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing a pedestrian cross-walk across No. Main St. between Twentieth Street and Buffalo Avenue, the south line of which is 383 feet north of the north line of Twentieth Street, was designated Resolution No. ing vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees introduced, read, considered, 3820 and passed by the follow- Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and ca,tied, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution Establishing Time Limit Parking Zone Under Section 9 of Ordinance No.1030" establishing a twenty minute parking zone on the north side of E. 8th St. between Garfield and Poinsettia Sts., located as follows: The West 2§ feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3§21 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert. 300 In Re Petition to restrict parking on Garfield bbn 4th & 6th Sts. In Re Resol. No. 3522 of Intention to Sell Real Property In Re Assignment of Lease R.J.Brady to P.R.Gustlin Concession-S~ntiago Park City Cotmcil met in regular session. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees On recommendation of the comittee and on motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Haan and carried, petition signed by eight properby owners and residents in the vicinity of E. 4th St. and Garfield requesting that parking of automobiles be restricted to only one side of the street on Garfield, between 4th and 6th Streets, was denied. The offer of G.C.Bailey was read to purchase all of Lot "A" Tract No. 681, except the following: The easterly 40 feet, the westerly 20 feet of the easterly 178 feet, the westerly 60 feet of the easterly 380 feet, the westerly 20 feet of the easterly 488 feet, the westerly 70 feet of the easterly 670 feet and the easterly 60 Feet of the westerly~208 feet, in the amount of $1,847.00, located in the City of Santa Ans. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the Resolution of Intention to Sell Real Property, as of December 2nd, 1946, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3822 and passed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes, Noes, Ab sent, Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Absent: Trustees Dale G. Deckert Trustees Trustees Trustees The Clerk commenced the reading of the Minutes and each member of the City Council having received copies of the 'Minutes of November lSth and November 28th, 1946, further reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried. Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Ha~n and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute assignment of lease from R.J.Brady and Doris May Brady to Paul R. Gustlin and Evelyn Gustltn covering operation of concession in Santiago Park. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall December 2nd, 1946. 7:30 PM · In Re ' Cormnunication Chamber of Commerce In Re Co.~.-.mication County Clerk Election-Nor. S, 1946 In Re Recreation Commission In Re Proposed set-back line on Bristol Street thru-out length in co~nty territory In Re Request Chester S. Gross 301 Communication f~om Chamber of Commerce relative to cooperation of City, City Council and Orange County Supervisors toward development of a civic center, was read, On m6tion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried Mayo~ was authorized to appoint a committee of three and request the County Board of Supervisors to appoint a like committee in an effort to develop a combined civic center as studied by the Chamber of Commerce. On m)tlon of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, communication from Co~mty Clerk, together with certified copy of minute order passed by the Orange County Board of Supervisors November 23rd, 1946 showing canvass of absentee ballot returns and the completion of the ~anvass of all returns of November §th, 1946 General Election, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried Harold Teel, Director of Recreation, continue in his duties, at the same salary he has been receiving, and that~he be authorized to employ such help as may be needed, at the same salary scale heretofore in effect, to carry on'the City Recreation program, all until a Recreation Commission may be appointed and installed under the new Recreation Commission Ordinance and that Attorney be granted more time to investigate validity of tax rate as set up in Recreation Commission Ordinance. Com~uication from Secretary Planning Commission reco~ending that set-back lines be established through- out the length of Bristol St. in county territory and that~the Council request the Board of Supervisors to establish such set-back lines on Bristol St. as may be required, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor was appointed as a committee of one to contact the Board of Supervisors relative to est ment of such set-back lines as may be required but that they be not less than the minimum established thereon by the City of Santa Ana. Communication from Chester S. Gross stating that upon return f~om armed forces he wqs placed on salary of patrolman and requesting detective's pay retroactive as of September l, 1946, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried request was referred to Civil Service Commission to report back to Council. 302 In Re Request of Santa Ana Council of Churches for loading zone In Re Dance application 20-30 Club In Re Request Postmaster Parking zone changes In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Monthly Reports In Re Monthly WarramtB In Re Protest against re-routing of buses On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, request from Santa Ana Council of Churches for a loading zone on North Broadway in front of the Spurgeon Memorial Educational Building was referred to the Street Conmmtssioner and Street Superintendent to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried request of 20-30 Club for permission to conduct weekly dances at the Community Center Building, W. 8th St., was gTanted and ChatEnan of Board to determ~tne amount of rental. The Clerk read a co~nunication from F~ank Harwood, Postmaster relative to traffic conditions on Bush Street between 6th and 7th Street objecting to the plan as recommended by the committee and suggesting that diagonal parking be indicated on the east side of Bush Street and that no parking be permitted on the west side of the street during business hours of week days. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, action was deferred on the matter until meeting of January 6th, 1946. ,, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Percy J. Cuff and Michael J. Russell to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, reportsof the Building Inspector and of the Judge, for month of November, 1946, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the monthly demands as audited by the Finance Committee were approved and Clerk authorized to draw warrants covering demands numbering 1408 to 1677 inclusive. A cormnunication was read from B.T.Woodward and H.B. Woodward protesting against re-routing of buses in the North Broadway Park District and eliminating the buses traveling upon Riverside Drive and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, communication was received and filed. The Mayor declared a five minute recess. The Taxicab and Bus Con~nission approved the route Bids Air Compressor In Re Patrol Permit Gilbert F. ~Jagner In Re Resol. No. 3523 of Intention to sell Real Property (Rescinding Resol.3522) In Re · Resol. No. 35~4 ~xecution of lea~me P.R.Gustlin & wife changes as submitted by C.H.Eckles, Manager of Santa Ana Bus Service providing a notice is given to the press notifying the public of such changes which would be effective December 16th, 1946. {! On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids covering one lOS cubic foot capacity gasoline engine driven trailer mounted air compressor; trailer wheels to have pneumatic tires and equipped with hand brakes and tool box, as follows: Bid of Crook Company, in the smount of $2,299.00, cashier's check in the amount of $240.00 accompanied bid Bid of Le Roi-Rix Machinery Co., in the amount of $2,390.00; alternate bid in the amount of $2,290.00, certified check in the amount of $240.00 accompanied bid Bid of Brown-Bevis Equipment Co., in the amount of $2,435.00; alternate bid in the amount of $2,596.00, certified check in the amount of $260.00 accompanied bid Bid of Golden State Equipment Co., in the amount of $2,438.00 and if electric starting attachment is desired add $120.00, certified check in the amount of $260.00 accompanied bid. Bid of Smith Booth Usher Company, in the amount of ii~2,535.00. Check did not ~ceompany bid. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried, bids were referred to City F~gineer and Auditor for checking and report back next meeting. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, application of Gilbert F. Wagner for permit to operate patrol service covering the entire city was held over until January 6th, 1947. The offer of G. C. Lot "A" Tract No easterly l0 feet; Bailey was read to purchase all of 681, except the following: the the westerly 60 feet of the easterly 31~ feet; the westerly 60 feet of the easterly 620 feet; and the easterly 60 feet of the westerly ~5 fe~t, in the amount of $1,847.00, located in the City of Santa On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the Resolution of Intention to Sell Real as of December 16th, 1946, which Resolution rescinds Resolution of Intention No. 352~, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. Z82~ and passed by the follow- lng vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Otto R. Haan, W.J.Cheney, Asa Heffman None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of lease with Paul R. C~stltn and Evelyn Gustlin, · 3O4 In Re Resol. No. 3525 Stop Intersection St.Gertrude Pl. & Orange In Re Resol. No. 3526 Loading Zone Bush St. btn 5th & 6th In Re Resol. No. 352V Execution of Deed to 0il & Oas rights Eugene Griset & Lula Griset with respect to certain space in Santiago Park" was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3524 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution Declari~g Stop Intersection" at the intersection of St. Gertrude Place mud Orange Avenue, and all traffic from all four directions shall stop before entering the iutersection, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3525 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert On recon~nendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 10Z0" establishing a loading zone on the west side of Bush Street between Sth and 6th Sts., located as follows: the North 21.9 feet of the South 10~.8 feet, was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3826 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. None Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of deed to oil and gas rights" of strip of land 30 feet wide, formerly deeded by Eugene Griset and Lula Grtset for sewer purposes and author- izing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a grant deed to said parties for all oil and gas rights, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3527 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman None Dale G. Deckert 305 In Re Resol. No. 3528 Execution of Deed to Oil & Gas rights Eugene Griset & Lula Griset In Re Request Mrs. B.G.Parks On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of deed to oil and gas rights" of strip of land 20 fe~t wide, formerly deeded by Eugene Grfset and Lula Oriset for sewer purposes and author- izing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a grant deed to said parties for all oil and gas rights, was introduced read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3528 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Abeent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Dixon and carried,~deeds covered by Resolutions Nos. 552V aud 35: ,,were ordered delivered to Orange County Title Company. On recom~nendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the request of Mrs. Bruce G. Parks, 819 W. 4th St. that a flash 'on and off' light be installed at the stop sign on the north side of Flower and 4th St. intersection, was denied. APPROVED Mayoi~ of t~CIt~ of Santa Ana. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Cler~ City Council met for a special meeting for the purpose of acceptance by the City of Santa Ana of statements of partial completion by contractor on Project No. CAL.-5-4582 pertaining to the Federal Housing at ll04 West Eighth Street, Santa Aha, and for the purpose of considering and acting upon what should be done concerning the M.H.~ittier Co. lease and Government Lease of the Air Corps Replacement Center. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees Otto R. Haan Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall December 9th, 1946. 5:30 P .I~I. In Re Statements of Partial Completion by Contractor Federal Public Housing On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign acceptance on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, statements of partial completion submitted by the Federal Public Housing Authority, Project No. CAL.-$-4382, together with acknowledgement of receipt of the inventory reports 306 In Re Lease with M.H.Whittier Co. S.A.A.A.Base (Air Corps Replacement Center) APPROVED: a_ttached to such statements. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, the Mayor, City Attorney and L.W.Blodget, Special Counsel, were authorized to hold a meeting with the United States Engineer, s office in Los Angeles to discuss the terms of the lease on the Air Corps Replace- ment Center of the United States Army Air Corps and als0 to meet with the M.H.Whittier Co. officials to discuss of possible termination /lease between the City of Santa Aha and that Company. On motion of Trustee Deckert, ~econded by Dixon and carried the City Council adjourned. City Clerk Council Chamber Santa Ena City Hall December 16th, 1946. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by ~1ayor Hoffman. Pr.sept: Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, ~V.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 ~Iinutes of Decembor 2nd and ~ecem. ber 9th, 1946, further reading of the ~f. inutes wss dispensed with and approved on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried. In Re Communication 5.A.City Employees' Assoc. In Re Com~unication Nodel Laundry Co. In Re 'Communication Fire Chief (Fire Station) 7:30 P.~, On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, com~mloatlon from Santa Aha City Employees' Association extending invitation to the City Council and members of their families to attend City Employees' Christmas Party, to be held December 20th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Center Building, was received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, cor~nunication from Manager, Model Laundry Co. extending thsnks for favorable action on their request for a twenty minute parking zone at 901 East Fifth Street, was received and filed. Communication from Fire Chief commending action of the City Council relative to purchase of site for proposed location of fire station on the southeast corner of Broadway and Anahurst and suggesting that needed 3O7 In l~e C o~mlunic at ion Santa Annual .~¥olio In Re ~equest Tom Kinney In he Report Civil Service Board relative request Chester S. Gross In ke Ap~ointments - Fire (~ PGlice Depts. equipment be ordered as soon as possible, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried Clerk was instructed to write the Fire Chief requesting that he specify the needed equipment, together with specifications covering equipment, to establish this fire station and report back at the next meeting. Communication from Chairman, Santa Annual Frolic stating that the Santa &ua Junior Chamber of Cormmerce will stage the Santa Annual Frolic on December 31st, 1946 and inviting Council to participate by entering a decorated car to be used as a Divisional Head, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, matter was referred to Chairman of the Board with power to act. Communication from Tom Kinney stating that upon return from the armed forces he was placed on salary of patrolman and requesting detective's pay retroactive to December ~, 1945, was read. On ~otion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, request was referred to Civil Service Commissio~ to report back to Cotmcil. Communication from Civil Service Board regarding request of Chester S. Gross for re-instatement to his prewar position as Detective with attendant increase in pay retroactive to September 1st, 1946 and stating that an eligible list will be created for position as Detective for future official appointment, was read. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed. Copy of communication from Wire Chief addressed to Civil Service Board stating that following members of Fire Department have completed their probationary period; George Berry, Kenneth Fowler, Gilbert Cbittock, Norman Garrett, Byron Quivey, Them Neyer, Homer Henderson, J.$.Spalding, Iven L. Meyer, Robert Motley, and letter from Civil Service Board recommending permanent appoint- ments of these employees to position of HOsemen; also recommending permanent appointment of following named employees to position of patrolmen in Police Department; Shelby L. Bryson, Franklin Carter, Clarence F. Johnson, Jack B. Lentz, John E. Pilgrim, Joe M. Reeves, Charles W. Ryel, Mr~est B. Graeber and Delbert D. Sanders, per report of Chief of Police submitted November 15, 1946, were read. 3O8 In Re Co~unication Fire Chief Fire Safety City Theatres In Re Re que st Navy Club In Re Communication Rev. O. Vander Linden In Re Request U.S.Army Recruiting Service In Re Extensions of time City Sales Tax On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, communications were received and filed. Communication from Chief of Fire Department stating that all theaters operating in the City are given regular weekly inspections by the Fire Prevention Bureau, both during hours when the public is admitted and after show hours and that all local theatres are conforming with safety rules as outlined in City Ordinance No. 864, was read and on motion of Trustee Dixon, secorded by Cheney and carried, communication was received and filed. Communication from Navy Club stating that it will be impossible to show Mobile War Exhibit on dates scheduled and requesting permission to show at a later date, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, extension of time was granted and Clerk to notify Navy Club to make application for future exhibition date. Communication from Rev. G. Vander Linden, Reformed Church in America, requesting use of one of the Army Air Base chapels now on the Santa Ana A~my Base, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, Chairman of the Board was instructed to write the War Assets Administration in an effort to obtain one of these chapels for use of the Reformed Church in America and forward a copy of such letter to the Rev. G. Vsnder Linden. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, request of U.S. Army Recruiting Service for permi~sion to place a Camden Sign, bearing the address of the Recruiting Office and an advertisement in connect- ion with the benefits of Army life, on the southwest or the southeast corner of 4th Street at Main, size of sign to be 3,x5,, waa referred to the Assistant Chief of Police and City Engineer for investigation. Requests from Karlts Kustom Made Shoes for fifteen days extension of time, Singer Sewing Machine Co. for ten days extension of time and of Royal Typewriter Co. Inc. for thirty days extension of time covering payment of City Sales Tax, were read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, requests for extension of time on payment of City sales tax were granted and Clerk instructed to In Re Request Mrs. B.[;. Parks In Re Beverage Applications In Re Request The Bible Center (Stop Sign) In Re Request Montgomery '~Vard (Loading Zone) In Re Taxicab Applications In Re Claim for Damages Ethel Bechtoldt 309 advise them of Council action. Communication from Mrs. Bruce G. Parks suggesting that a flash 'on and off' light be installed at the stop sign on the north side of Flower and 4th St. intersect- ion, was read. Chairman of the Board recommended that the Street Cormnissioner be appointed, as a committee of one, to investigate and report back. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, notifications of the State Board of Equalizati. of alcoholic beverage applications made by Kenneth E. Franks, 814 W. 17th St., Elon R. Roehm, 1055 E. 4th St. Louis Armendariz & Philip M. Rivera, dba Casa Blanca Cafe, ll3V W. 4th St., and John M. S~erry and Milton F. Wilson, dba Veteran's Cafe, 408 E. 4th St., were received and filed. Request of C.S.Bunrow, Chairman, The Bible Center that a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Fifteenth and Sycamore Streets, was read. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, request was referred to City Engineer, Street Comissioner and Lieutenant of Traffic to report back at the next meeting. Request of Montgomery Ward for establishment of a load- ing zone at the Ramona Building, 8th and Sycamore which will necessitate removal of parking meter P-7286, was read. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, request was referred to City Engineer, Street Comissioner and Lieutenant of Traffic to report back at the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Cheney and carried, applications of Carl W. Webber, Ralph A. Fehribach, Louis Madden, Noland H. Spratt, Oliver A. McAvoy, Percy H. Haug, James Robert Earnest and Paul E. Johnston to drive taxicabs were granted and Clerk authorized to issue licenses. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Dixon and carried, claim for damages, in the amount of $10,646.54, as filed by Ethel Bechtoldt for injuries sustained in a fall on the sidewalk on or near 1327 Bush St., on Sept. 26th, 1946, was denied and Auditor directed to notify Insurance Company, by letter, of the claim. n r In Re Rep oft Diehl & Co. In Re ~ionthly Reports In Re Petition Bus Service In Re Resol. No. 3529 Sale of Real Property Glenn C. Bailey In Re Map Tract No. ll91 :Glenn C. Bailey In Re Award of bid 'Air Compressor On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, report of Diehl & Company, public accountants, covering examination of books and accounts of City of Santa Ana for fiscal year beginning July l, 1945 and ending June 30, 1946, was accepted, received and filed. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, repor~ of Police Department and of Juvenile Bureau, for the month of November, 1946, were received and filed. The Clerk read a petition signed by approximately 132 residents requesting bus service on North Ross or on North Van Ness from 1Vth Street or Washington Avenue. On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, petition w~s referred to C.H.Eckles, owner of Santa Aha Bus Co. with request that he report to Council, by letter, as to request of petitione~rs for bus service. Pursuant to Resolution of Intention, the Clerk read the offer of Glenn C. Bailey to purchase the following described property: All of Lot "A", Tract No. 681, as per map thereof recorded in Book 20, Page 32, of Miscellaneous Naps, Records of Orange County, California, except the following: The Ea.~terly l0 feet; The Westerly 60 feet of the Easterly 315 feet; The Westerly 60 feet of the Easterly 620 feet; and the Easterly 80 feet of the Westerly 255 feet, which exceptions are hereby remerved and dedicated by the City of Santa Aha for street purposes, located in the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $1,847.00. No person being present desirous of rsistng the bid of Glenn C. Bailey, on m~tion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Resolution for Sale of Real Property was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3529 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Et~ene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, Map Tract No. llgl was approved subject to the filing of improvement bond, approved by the City Engineer and Attorney and the approval of the map in writing by the Engineer. On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, inasmuch as Smith-Booth Usher Co. neglected through inadvertence to include bid deposit with bid, but submitted a proper check promptly and before the In Re Appointments Civic Center Co~nittee In Re Appointments Recreation Commission In I~e Ordinance Amending Zoning Ord. lOV4. "C" District Provisions In Re Resol. No. 0850 Declarin~ Central Traffic Districts bids were considered by the Committee, that the report of the committee be accepted and the contract awarded to Smith-Booth Usher Co., in the amount of $~,855.00, and Clerk authorized to return checks of unsuccessful bidders. The Chairman of the Board recommended the appointment as a committee, for the Civic Center~ G. Millard Parks~ H.J.Neighbour and ~.J.Cheney, to cooperate with Board of Supervisors Civic Center Committee and on motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Dixon and carried, the recommendation of the Chairman was approved.and sppolnt- ments confirmed. The Chairman of the Board recommended the appointment of Mrs. Quessie Anderson, Judge Kenneth E. Morrison and Lawrence Patterson as members of the Recreation Co~isslon and Council recommended appointment of Rev. F. '~V. Ntedringhaus and Courtney R. Chandler, as members of such Comm~sslon. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, recommendations were approved and appointments confirmed. This being the date set for public hearing on the amendment of the Use Districting Ordinance by the addition of "C" District Provisions and no written or oral protests having been received, on motio~ of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. lO~, For Convenience Known as: "Zoning Ordinance of 19 59" which Ordinance will amend said Zoning Ordinance to effectuate the following purposes: (1) Creating a new district classification and adding regulations applicable to such district classification to be known as "C" District", (local neighborhood shopping dlstrict ~ (2) Making other minor amendments which are necessary and incidental to adding the regulations applicable to the "C" District, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Declaring Central Traffic Districts in.the City of Santa Ana" was tntroSuced, read~ considered, designated Resolution No. 3~30 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Ho ffman. 312 In Re Lease Citrus Growers, Inc. In Re Resol. No. 3531 Abandon no parking zone W. 3rd btn Main f-:Jycamore In Re Resol. No. 3532 Establishing no parking zones W. 3rd btn Broadway f: Sy~uore; Bush btn 2nd & 3rd Zts., French btn 4th & 5th Sts. In Re Resol. No. 3533 Abandon 20 min. zone Noes, Trustees None ^bsent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute lease between the City of Santa Aha and Citrus 0rowers, Inc. covering leasing of certain lands situated in the City of 7anta Ana, for the period January 1st, 1947 to December 31st, 1947. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Deckert and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" abandoning no parking zone located on the south side of West Third Street, between Main and Sycamore Streets, located as follows: The East 67 feet of the West ll8 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3531 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J. Cheney, Asa Moffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" establishing no parking zones located as follows: On the south side of W. 3rd St. between Broadway and Sycamore Street, located as follows: the East 51.7 feet, and on the south side of W. 3rd St. between Sycamore and Main Streets, located as follows: The East 4V.8 feet; On the east side of Bush St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts., located as follows: The North 26.1 feet of the south 208.4 feet and on the east side of Bush St. between 3rd and 4th Sts. located as follows: the North 53.1 feet; and on the east side of French St. between 4th and 5th Streets, located as follows: The south 53.2 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3532 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman None None W.J.Cheney, On reaommendatton of the Committee and on motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Haan and carried, the following ResolutL~n entitled: Broadway btn Church & 10th; 20 min. parking Broadway btn Church & 10th; No parking zone Broadway btn Church & 10th St. In Re Resol. No. 3534 [:xecution of Deed to 011 ~: ~:as Rights A.J.Gisler & wife In Re Resol. No. 3535 Execution of Deed to Oil & Gas Rights A.J.Gisler & wife .In Re Petition "Resolution Concerning Parking Limitations Under Ordinance No. 1030" abandoning twenty minute parking zone on the east side of Broadway between Church and Tenth Streets, the north 16.8 feet of the south 1V7.8 feet, and establishing a twenty minute parking zone on the east side of Broadway between Church and Tenth Streets, located as follows; the north 17 feet of the south 144 feet, and establish- ing a no parking zone on the east side of Broadway between Church and Tenth Streets, located as follows; the north 34 feet of the south 178 feet, was introduced, read, considered, designsted Resolution No. 3533 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of deed to oil and gas rights" a strip of land 20 feet in width, formerly deeded by A.J. Gisler and Nary A. Gisler for sewer purposes and aut~orizing the ~ayor and Clerk to execute a grant deed to said parties for all oil and gas ri?~ts, was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3534 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing execution of deed to oil and gas rights" a strip of land 20 feet in width, formerly deeded by A.J.Gisler and Mary A. Gisler for~wer purposes and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a grant deed to said parties for all oil and gas rights, was intro- duced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3535 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Eugene Dixon, Dale G. Deckert, W.J.Cheney, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees None The Clerk read a petition signed by seventeen residents and property owners in the vicinity of South Van Ness In Re Resol. No. $535 Accepting Deed Chas. E. Lawrence & wife (Fire Hall Site) APPROVED: ~ ~.~ayor of~ City of Santa Aha. carried, earliest Avenue between St. Gertrude Place ~nd Anahurst Place requesting that action be taken to provide suitable street surfacing and adequate lighting on these streets On motion of Trustee Deckert, seconded by Cheney and petition was referred to City Engineer for his consideration. On motion of Trustee Dixon, seconded by Haan and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Deed" from Charles E. Lawrence and Carrie M. Lawrence, husban~ and wife, on Anahurst Place, was introduced, read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3536 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, W. Dale G. Deckert, Asa Hoffman Noes, Trustees None .&bsent, Trustees None Eugene Dixon, W.J.Cheney, On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk City Council met for a special meeting for the purpose of considering the resignation of Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police of the City of Santa Aha and making the appointmant of a Chief of Police to £~ll the vacancy. Meeting called to order by Mayor Hoffman. Present: Trustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W,J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Absent: Trustees W. Eugene Dixon. Resigna$ion Geo.G. Boyd, Chief of Police Council Chambers Santa Ana City Hall December 27th, 1946. 10:00 A.~ On motion of Trustee Haan, seconded by Deckert and car- ried, the resignation of Geo. G. Boyd, Chief of Police of the City of Santa Ana, was accepted as of this date. ~oll Call: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert W.J. Cheney, Asa Hoffman. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon. 3'15 In Be Appointment Bo~d A. Chief of Police Hershey, APPROVED: Ma~or df~e City of Santa Ana. On motion Trustee Haan, seconded by Cheney and carried, the following Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, appointing Boyd A. Hershey as Chief of Police to fill the unex- pired term of George G. Boyd was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 3537 and passed by the folloing vote: Ayes, Trustees Otto R. Haan, Dale G. Deckert, W. J. Cheney, Asa HofDman Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees W. Eugene Dixon. On motion of Trustee Cheney, seconded by Deckert and carried, the City Council adjourned. , /~ City Clerk.