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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1952-09-08257 Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall Beptember 8, 1952. $:30 P.M. City Oouncil met for a special meeting for the purpose of considering the approval of Map Tract No. 162] and bond of Melody Homes, Inc., in the sum of $27,000.00. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present~ Trustees Absent: Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Oreon H. Hunter, Milford W. Dahl, Oourtney R. Chandler. None 'In Re Map Tract No. 1623 Improv$. Myrtle, So. Spruce, Willite & So. Pacific Bts. (Melody Homes,Inc.) On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, Map Tract No. 1623 and bond submitted by Melody Homes, !nc., signed by Walter R. Elliott, in the sum of $27,000.00 were approved and officials authorized to sign Map covering improvements of Myrtle, South Spruce, Willits and South Pacific Streets. . On motion of T~ustee Hunter, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Council adjourned. City Clerk APPROVED: MaYor of/Se ~ity of Santa Ana. 25S City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Absent: Trustees Trustees Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall September 15, 1952. William Jerome, J.L.NcBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. 0rson H. Hunter ' 0 7.3 P.M. Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of September 2nd and 8th, 1952, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on ~otion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried. # In Re This being the date set for hearing of protests and no protests having Hearing date Amend. Application Reclassify land on so.side of E. 17th btn Santiago & Lincoln Helen E. Platte been received reference Amendment Application No. 94, of Helen E. Platte, to reclassify a parcel of land on the south side of E. 17th Street between Santiago Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, from R-2 to the R-3 Multiple Family Residence District, on motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the City Attorney was instructed to In Re Resol. No. 52-78 Adv. for bids Furnish 900 tons plant-mixed surfacing for Minter, Lacy,etc. prepare amendment to Municipal Code to reclassify the property. On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: was read, "Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the furnishing, delivery and truck spreading of 900 tons ~lant-mixed surfacing ~/$ inch maximum, 200 300 penetration asphalt to be placed on t~he following streets: Minter, Lacy, Garfield and Stafford Streets" considered, designated Resolution No. 52-78 and passed the following vote: In Rs Resol. No. 52-79 Adv. for bids Furnish Barber Greene spreader plant-mixed' surfacihg for Orange, Cypress, etc. Ayes, Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBrlde, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, T~ustees None Absent, Trustees Orson H. Hunter # On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and ca'tied, the follow-' lng Resolution entitled: was read, "Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to ad~rtise for bids for the furnishing, delivery and spreading with Barber Greene spreader, including operator and screedman, ~000 tons plant-mixed surfacing, 1/2 inch maximum, 150-200 penetration asphalt to be placed on the following streets: Orange and Cypress Aves., ~helton, Minter, Lacy and Stafford Streets" considered, designated Resolution No. 52-79 and passed by the following vote: In Re Resol. No. 52-80 Accept Grant Deed Robert S. Dye etux (Nc.side Russell W. of Flower Ayes, Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees Orson H. Hunter # On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Grant Deed" from Robert S. and Florence Anne Dye, conveying certain real property located on the north side of Russell Avenue west of Flower between Flower and Olive Streets, was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 52-80 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, T~ustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None Orson H. Hunter 2 5 9 In Re Ordinance Amend. S. A .Municipal Code: Sections 3215 and 6331 In Re Variance Minnie E. Huffman In Re Variance Burr Huff In Re Variance Ge o .Markowit z In Re Amend .Appl. Emmet C.Rogers etal Reclassify parcels of land btn Bristol & Baker In Re Tentative Nap Tract 16~3 On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- ing Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance amending Santa Aha Municipal Code by amending Section 3215 and Section 6331" reference parking at curb painted green, and, permitting entrance into pool halls by police officers and the general public other than minors under the age of eighteen years, was introduced, read, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance denied of Mrs. Minnie E. Huffman for permission to build a four-unit apartment on a parcel in the R-2 District known as the north'16.25 feet of Lot 2 and the south 43~75 feet of Lot 3 of Mary Sheffer's Addition, being on the west side of French Street and the north line approximately 56 feet south of 15th Street. # On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recom- mendation o~ the Planning.Commission was approved and variance granted to Bart Huff to permit a reduction in front yard depths in all lots ox Tract No. 1574 excepting Lots 88 to 93 inclusive, and permitting front yard depth of 21 feet on 25 lots; a front yard depth of 22 feet on ~ lots, and a front yard depth of 25 feet on all other lots except- lng those fronting on Bristol Street and Wilshire Avenue. # On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to George Markcwitz to permit the making of drapes on special orders from furniture and department stores, without carrying a stock of goods, in an existing residence at 1502 North Ross Street, in the R-3 District, subject to certain conditions. Communication and Resolution No. 459 of the Planning Commission were read~ reference application of Emmet C. Rogers oral, recommending an amendment to the Municipal Code to reclassify certain parcels of land between Bristol and Baker Streets and lying adjacent to the north of a line approximately 293 feet north of the center line of West 17th Street, from R-1 to R-2 as to a part of the land and from R-1 to R-3 as to a portion abutting Bristol Street. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting date as October 6th, 1952. # Communication was real from the Planning Commission recommending rejection of Tentative Map of Tract 16~3, which tract represents a proposed subdivision of Lot 4, Plaza R~ncho, consisting of approximate 9 acres adjoining the south line of Willits Street, and is bounded on the south by the city limits line and on the east by a line approx- imately 660 feet west of the center line of Bristol Street, because of the lack of drainage and due to street design. On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of ~he Planning Commission was accepted and Tentative Map of Tract 16~3 rejected. '260 In Re Revised Tentative Map of Tract 1630 In Re Map Tract 1572 ImproVe Bristol, 18th, 19th, Louise & Baker Sts. (Emmet C. Rogers) In Re Map Tract 1459 Improve 17th, Fairmont, Dorman, Oskmont Place and Lincoln Ave. In Re Reports J.O.S. Minutes, Civ. Serv.Minutes, Juvenile report. In Re Tract No. 1608 (Izaak Walton In Re Communication Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce In Re Communication Or.Co.Farm Bateau In Re Communication City Engineer (Crossin~ gates on let and ~th ets.) Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval of Revised Tentative Map of Tract 1630, submitted by George S. F~uehling and Roy Greenleaf, Jr., which Tract represents a parcel approximately 360' x 250' adjoining the south line of East Fourth Street in the vicinity of Linwood Avenue, subject to the condition that the drainage plan is satisfactory to the City Engineer. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the reoommend~ ation of the Planning Commission was accepted and Revised Tentative Map of Tract 1630 approved subject to condition as set forth by the Planning Commission. ,, On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, Map Tract No. 1572 and bond submitted by Emmet C. Rogers crux, in the sum of $7,000~00 were approved and ~fficials authorized to sign Map cover- lng improvements of Bristol, 18th, 19th, Louise and Baker Streets. On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, Map Tract No. 1~59 and bond submitted by Charles W. Nester etux, in the sum of $50,000.00 were approved and offlclals authorized to sign Map covering improvements of Seventeenth, Fairmont, Dorman, Oakmont Place and Lincoln Avenue. # On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, Civil Service Board Minutes dated AugUst 13, 1952, Minutes of the Executive Board of the Joint Outfall Sewer dated September 4, 1952, and Juvenile: Bureau report for the month of AugUst, were received and filed. On motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Attorney was inst~ucted to prepare a letter to the Izaak Walton LeaEue~ for their signature, giving their consent for drainage on Tract No. 1608 to drain across land owned by the City and leased by the Club, which property is approximately 46 acres of land bounded on the north by Santiago Creek and on the east by North Bristol Street and extend- ing west to the Santa Aha River bed. Communication was read from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce extend~ lng an invitation to the 0ouncil to attend the annual convention of the American Municipal Association in Los Angeles on December l, 2, 3, 1952, and on motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried the communication was received and filed. Communication was read from the Orange County Farm Bureau extending an: invitation to the Council to attend a luncheon given in honor of a group of leading agriculturists from Mexico, on October 13th, at the Community Center, and requesting use of one of the two dining halls free of charge. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the request was denied and the Bureau so notified. It was moved by Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, that a communication be directed to the Public Utilities Commission giving the reasons for opposing the installation of automatic crossing gates at the Santa Fe Railroad on First Street and on Fourth Street, as the experience of the City has been that when manually operated crossing 261 gates were in operation there wac continual breakage which would In Re Bond release Tract No. 1473 In Re Communication Mrs. Wm. St.Clair (speed limit on Delhi Road) In Re Resolution Oakland City Council (opposing 4% Sales Tax) In Re Communication Board of Education (assessment district in vicinity of Edison School) In Re Escrow instructions Jose Gallegos etux (W.side Orange Ave.) In Re Beverage Application In Re Taxicab Application In Re Demands In Re Award of bid Cast iron water pipe indicate that they did not serve the purpose intended, did not render the crossing any safer and caused undue stoppage of traffic due to unnecessary lowering of traffic gates. . Communication was read from the City Engineer advising that improve- ments within the boundaries of Tract No. 1473 have been completed and on motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bond filed by Jasper Farney, in the sum of $32,000.00, was ordered released , Communication was read from Mrs. William C. St. Clair, Jr. requesting that action be taken to establish a speed limit on Delhi Road, and on motion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request was referred to the Administrator, Engineer and Chief of Police for report. # On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by Dahl and ca. tied, Resolution No. 28719 from Oak/and City Council opposing legislatlon proposed by the County Supervisors Association to provide for a 4% sales tax, wac received and filed. , Communication was read from the Board of Education reference forming an assessment district in the vicinity of the Edison School and advising that monies had not been included in the budget for the current year for such a project, and on motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the communication was received and filed. . On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Mayor was authorized to sign escrow instructions, from Jose and Bonita Gallegos, for the acceptance of an easement deed for street purposes, being the easterly thirty feet of Lot 37, Tract 159, located on the west side of Orange Avenue. # On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage application made by Lois C. Ross, 1705 No. Main St., was received On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the appli- cation of Charles James Nefaros, to drive taxicabs, was received and ~ranted. On motion of Trustee Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the demands as audited by the Finan ce Commlttee were approved and Clerk was author ized to issue warrants for same. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of the United States Pipe and Foundry Company, in the sum of $17,424.00, was accepted for the furn- ishing of 10,000 feet of 6 inch and 2,000 feet of 4 inch, Class 150, Bell and Spigot, cement lined, cast iron water pipe, and all other bids rejected. 262 ColIaction, removal and/or purchase of rubbish, trash and/or garbage and operation of City Dump In Re Specifications for Radio Communications System - Fire Dept. Adv. for bids The Administrator reported on the bids submitted for the collection, .~ removal and/or purchase of ~ubbish, trash and/or garbage and stated i: that the Lennox Disposal Service had filed a supplementary bid. The .I supplementary bid was read quoting a price of $2495.00 per month, for ~: the picking up and disposal of wet garbage from commercial and residential areas, at a total cost of complete service of $13',345.00 per month, less $100.00 per month to be paid to the City for use of the Dump. The Administrator recommended that the bid of the Lennox Disposal Service be accepted at a total cost of 85~ per meter, per month, less $100.00, George Lance, 1242 Cypress Ave. requested inform- ation as to why he was requ~ed to pay 85~ per month for the collection.. of trash and garbage when he owned a five-room house and apartment owners paid the same amount, Trustee Dahl replied that the cost would not be pal~ by the individual tax payer directly but is paid out of the general tax fund. Several City trash employees brought out questions over what type of trash would be picked up, the type of service which would be given and wha~ kind of a saving could be effected by continuing the City operation backed by a controlling Ordinance. Opinion No. 146, of the City Attorney, was read reference collection cf garbage and trash. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Opinion was received and filed. It was moved by Trustee McBride and seconded by Dahl that the award be made at the stated sum, as set forthl in the supplementary bid of 85~ per Water meter, per month, less $100.00 for the rental of the dump, per month, and the Administrator and City Attorney were instructed to prepare the co.ntract. Roll Call Ayes Trustees Noes Trustees Absent Trustees Motion lost. J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler. Croon H. Hunter On motion of Trustee Dab/, seconded by McBride and carried, all bids were rejected and checks ordered returned. On motion of T~mstee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the Administrator was directed to negotiate a contract for the collection of garbage and trash and submit the proposal to the Council. On mo~ion of Trustee McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to prepare an Ordinance regulating the weight limits and limitations on the type of trash to be picked up by the collecting agency, and an estimate submitted by the City Engineer as to the potential savings which migh.t be achieved in the enactment of such an Ordinance and continued operation by ~ity forces. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the spec- ifications for radio communications system for ~he Santa Ana Fire Depart- ment were approved and Clerk authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of one Base Station complete with antenna; eight 6 volt mobile transmitters and receivers; five 12 volt mobile transmitters and receivers and two portable and pack sets: bids ~o be opened October 6, # 263 In Re Resol. No. 52-81 Adv. for bids Reroofing City Hall In Re Oommunication Civil Defense Coordinator In Re Petition (No. School Parking Sign - W. Myrtle St.) In Re Request Mrs. Mabel G. Webster etal: (Close blind strip of land) In Re Walter C. Collins, Grace Vandenberg; Offer to dedicate a street In Re Accept three easement deeds (Buchheim, Neighbour, and Ward) In Re Resol. No. 52-82 Accept easement deeds (Buchheim, Neighbour and Ward) On motion of T~ustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, lfications for the re-roofing of the City Hall were following Resolution entitled: "Resolution authorizing and directing the City Clerk to ad%ertise for bids for the re-roofing of the City Hall" was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 52-81 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Trustees None Absent, Trustees 0teen H. Hunter Communication was read from Civil Defense Coordinator, together with letter from Ghairman, Medical and Health Se~vices, Civil Defense Board, advising Shat warehousing of Federal medical supplies in Southern California may again be renewed provided the space obtained is on a non-reimbumsable basis from other Federal agencies and installations~ and on motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was received and filed. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the request of residents and owners on West Myrtle Street between South Patton and South Garnsey Streets, that a "No School Parking Sign" be placed on West Myrtle Street, was denied and Administrator to so notify the first petitioner giving reasons for the denial. The Administrator reported that the blind strip of land at the rear of Lot at 1419-21 Spurgeon Street is used as an alley and recommended that the request be denied. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation was approved and request of Mesdames Webster and Herrington denied with instructions to the Administrator to so notify, giving reasons for the denial. # The Administrator recommended the denial of the offer of Walter C.. Collins and Grace F. Vandenberg, owners of two pieces of property south of Washington Avenue and east of the A.T.&.S.F. right-of-way, offering to dedicate to the City a 50 foot strip for the purpose of having a street through the center and agreeing to pave 36 feet but preferring that no curbs or sidewalks be required. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation was approved and Clerk instructed to notify the parties that the City is willing to accept the dedication of the 50 foot strip but is unable t¢ waive any of the improvements as provided for by the Ordinance. On motion'of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, easement deeds from Robert F. and Marion K. Buchheim, Hugh M. Jr. and Suzannah S. Neighbour, and Lucien Butler and Anne Cowling Ward, conveying certain property located on the west side of Baker Street, north of Santa Clama Avenue, were accepted. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Three Easement Deeds" the spec- approved and the 264 In Re Resol. No. 52-83 Requesting install. traffic lights at Flower St. and Santa Ana Blvd. In Re Appointment E.C.Missildtne (Plann.Comm~) '~Adv.In Re. for bide· I Sale of buildings ilar Casa de Santa Ana In Re Appointment ~.John F. Renshaw (Civil Defense & Disaster Ooun~il) In Re 1Special Census. !(draw warrant) from Robert F. Buchhelm crux, Hugh M. Neighbour, Jr. etux and Luoien Butler Ward etux, conveying certain property located on the west side of Baker Street, north of Santa Clara, was read, considered, designate~ Resolution No. 52-82 and passed by the following vote= Ayes, T~ustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. None Orson H. Hunter. Chandler. It was moved by T~ustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, that a Resolution be directed to the Public Works Division cf the State High- way Department requesting that electrically operated traffic signals be placed at Santa Aha Boulevard and Flower Street until such time as the Freeway is actually completed, for the reason that the City and its citizens are now losing not only thousands cf dollars in property damage accidents at the corner each month but are also suffering injuries and death at the intersection. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled.. "A Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Aha requesting the installation of electrically operated traffic lights at the intersection of Flower Street and Santa Aha Boulevard in Santa Ana, Californian was read, considered, designated Resolution No. 52-83 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Trustees Noes, Trustees Absent, Trustees William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Milford W. Dahl, Coumtney R. Chandler. None 0rson H. Hunter On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, E. C. Mlssildine was appointed as a member of the Planning Commission, te~m to expire June 30, 1956, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of C.B.Xnickerbocker. . On motion of T~ustee Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of buildings known as ~-2, T-3, TS and T-5, located on the south side of West Eighth Street, west of Flower Street in the area known a s Casa de Santa Ansi bids to be opened October 20, 1952, and such buildings and all parts thereof, except concrete foundations and cement floors, must be completely removed from the City property within a ninety-day period. . On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and ca, tied, Dr.R.John.F. Renshaw was appointed Chief, Medical and Health Service of the Santa Aha Civil Defense and Disaster Council, to fill the vacancy created by. the resignation of Dr. Arthur B. Wade. # On motion of Trustee JerOme, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Clerk was authorized to d~aw a warrant, payable to the Treasurer of the Unite~ States, Bureau of the Census, in the sum of $2,582.00, which is a pre- payment of a portion of the cost of conducting a special census and proper official designated to execute the contract with the Census Bureau. 265 In Re On motion of Trustee DabS, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Steam compressor in Water Plant Engineer was authorized to scrap the steam compressor in the Water In Re ~me~gency appoint- ment - Homer SSerling (Pur.Agt. & Auditor) Plant and parts sold for ~unk. # The Administrator stated that the temporary appointment of Homer , Sterling, as Acting Purchasing Agent and Auditor will expire and recommended that he be appointed, on an emergency basis, and on motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the appointment was InRe Building permit 318 E. 4th St. approved. # The Administrator stated that the building at 218 East Fourth Street, known as the Princess Theatre, extends 10" to 16" in the street and APPROVED: Eayor of $~te City of Santa Aha the owner wished,to remodel the front of the building maintaining the same buildin~ line. On motion of Trustee Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Building Inspector was authorized to issue a building permit to Allen Fainbarg, owner of the property, granting permission to maintain the existing building line. . On motion of Truste,~ Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Council adjourned to Monday, September 22nd, 1952, at 5:00 P.E., in the Council Chamber. City Clerk