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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-12-07498 Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall December 7, 1953. 7:30 City Council met in regular session. Neeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Absent: Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of November 16th, 1953, reading of the Minutes was dlepensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried. In Re Bide Front End Truck Loader On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Clerk was authorized to open bids for one front end t~uck loader, as follows: Bid of A. M. Donaher & Son: In the sum of $3,965.00. Plus Sales Tax. Delivery will be completed not more than seventy-five days after award. On motion of Gouncilman McBride, seoonded by Jerome and carried, the one bid was referred to the Manager and Assistant Engineer for In Re Variance Charles C. Brisco recommendation. # On motion Of Councilman Ds~hl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Charles C. Brisco to pe~It construction of a one-story In Re Variance Walter E. Tipton office building at 1715 West Seventeenth Street. The Clerk read communication from the Planning Commission recommending that a variance be granted Walter E. Tipton to permit the remodeling of the existing residence at 702 East l?th Street into a real estate 497 "West Ditch" of the Delhi Drainage District In Re Plans Construct foot-bridge over Santiago Creek In Re Communication City Engineer - ~reeway A~reement II-Ora-2, 174-SA) In Re Request Penn Van & Storage Co. (over-size driveways) In Re Proposed speed limit on North Flower'St. APPROVED: Mayor 9~ the City of Santa Ana It was moved by Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to write a communication to the Board of Supervisors requesting a reply to our Resolution No. 53-13, adopte~ February 2nd, 1953, authorizing the Flood Control District to assume responsibility of maintaining the storm drain and requesting action by the Board at the earliest possible time to accomplish the transfer to the County Flood Control District of responsibility for the development, maintenance and operation of The "West Ditch" of the Delhi Drainage District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the plans for the construction of a foot-bridge over Santiago Creek from the west end of River Lane to the north end of Baker Street, were approved. Communication was read from the Engineer reference Freeway Agreement VII-Ora-2,174-SA between.the City and the State, recommending that th, Council not approve the agreement until an on-ramp for south bound traffic at Bristol and La Veta and an off-ramp for north bound traffi, either at La Veta or at Flower Streets on the north side of the Freeway is provided, and that the Council pass a resolution urging th~ State Highway Department to construct an underpass instead of an over-pass for Bristol Street under the Freeway and the Railway tracks. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the communication was received and filed. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Penn Van & Storage Company for two over-size driveways Of Eifty-foot each to serve the warehouse located at 1610 Santiago Way, was granted. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, that the matter of a possible speed zone of 35 miles per hour on North Flower Street from Santa Aha Boulevard to Memory Lane and a boulevard stop on North Flower Street at Memory Lane, be referred to the traffic committee for consideration and report at the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and cnrried, the City Council adjourned. Clerk of the Council In Re Variance Glenn 0 sborne e tux In Re Variance Hugh M. Nelghbour, Jr. In Re Variance Leon M. Jackson etux In Re Variance Nelle M. Lips In Re Resol. No. 53-163 Denying variance Nelle M. Lips In Re Variance Lawrence Gubin etux office, subject to a condition. Petitions were read signed by eightl seven persons protesting the granting of the variance. Gates W. Burrows p~esented an additional petition containing four signatumes On motion of Oouncllman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the supplemental petition was received, filed and made a part of the protest.file. William F. Wenke, 1818 Poinsettia Street, requested that the variance be given further consideration. Walter Tipton stated the request for the variance is justifiable for various reason Mr. Burrows gave his reasons why the area should continue to be a residential area and opposed the granting of the variance. W.E. Woody, 610 East l?th Street stated the prOPerty had been properly posted. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the variance was refer~ed to the Planning Commission for further consideration at their next meeting. # .On motion of CouncilmanMcB~ide, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Glenn Osborne etux, to permit construction of a dwelling on the rear of the lot at 1320 East Fourth Street. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Ds/al and carried, the recommendation of the Planning 0ommission was approved and variance Jr. granted to Hugh M. Neighbo~_/etux to permit construction of a duplex on each of the two lots at the southeast corner of Bristol and Santa Clara Avenue. # On motion of Councilman Dab1, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Leon H. Jackson etux to permit construction of two modern four-unit apartment buildings and an eight oar garage at 1016 North Van Ness Avenue. # On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was disapproved and variane~ denied to Nelle M. Lips to permit construction of a residence and carport on rear of lot and a reduction in the rear yard to foum feet at 801 North Louise Street. # The Council havingunanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion cf Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-163. denFi~g variance application of Nelle M. Lipe~where Planning Commission recommended approval' was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBrlde, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None # 0n motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and vamiance granted to Lawrence Gubin etux to permit use of property at 1602 North Broadway as accounting and/or law offices, 'subject to a condlti, # 500 In Re Variance Ramona 0'Keefe .and Patrlcia Harris In Re Amend. Application Bruce W. Albert eta1 Reclassify from R-1 to P,-$; north side W. Washington btn College and English In Re Tentative Map Tract No. 2053 In Re Map of Tract No. 196~ Larchmont Ave. stal Frank Hilditch eta1 In Re Petition Assess. Dist. Delhi area In Re Petition School zoning signs So. Sycamore St. In Re Abandonment Portion of Greenleaf St. extending between Santa Clara and Bonnie (Allison Honer) In Re Communication dated Feb. 21st, 1930. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Ramona O'Xeefe and Patrioia Harris to permit use of the north sixty-three feet of property at 201 East Ninth Street as a parking lot, subject to certain conditions. # Communication.and Resolution No. 588 of the Planning Commission were read on the application of Bruce W. Albert etal, recommending the reclassification from the R-1 District to the~ District Lots 2 through ll and X, Block A; and Lots 1 thmough 3, Block B, Tract No. 451, N.M. 16-41, located on the north side of West Washington Avenue between College Avenue and English Street. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, a notice of publt~hearlng was ordered published setting date of hearing as December 2lst, 1953. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, TentatiVe Map of Tract No. 2053 submitted by D. D. Hillyard for Victor M. Walker, consisting of thirteen lots located south of Santiago Creek and west of North Olive Lane, was approved. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, Map of Tract No. 1965 and agreement submitted by Frank Hllditch etal, for the dedication of Larohmont Avenue, Grovemont Street, Joana Drive andi' a portion of Lincoln Avenue for highway purposes, and bond in the of $19,300.00, were approved and officials authorized to sign Map andi' agreement. A petition was read signed by 114 persons requesting that necessary steps be taken to improve the streets in the amea known ~s Delhi comprised of the property bounded on the north by Delhi Road, on the east by Halladay Street, on the west by Main Street and on the south by Emmett Street. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the petition was received, filed and referred to the Clerk to determine the number of residents or percentage of resident signers. # A petition was read signed by thirty residents requesting school zoning signs in the proper blocks on South Sycamore Street approach- lng Cubbon Street and Spurgeon School. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the request was referred to the committee on curb usage for recommendation and report at the next! meeting. Allison Honer verbally requested the abandonment of that portion of Greenleaf Street extending between Santa Clara Avenue and Bonnie ~ae reserving an easement for sewer and storm drain pipelines. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the Attorney was instructed' to prepare necessary proceedings to abandon the property with a reservation of a utility easement to be determined. # On motion of 0ouncilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, communication addressed to Allison Honer, dated February 21st, 1930, and signed by members of that 0ounoil, expressing appreciation for his efforts in de,eating the recall 'campaign, was received and-filed. # In Re Map of Tract No. 2018 Baker Developm&nt Coo - 17th ~t., etal In Re Tentative Map of Tract No. 1939 In Re Library Board Report - Civic Center ~Ite In Re Designate area as Civic Center Site In Re Policy- Purchase of property Civic Center Site In Re Petition protecting industrial zoning In Re Communication PubliS ¥orks Office Eleventh Naval Dist. Pipe-Line to E1 Toro In Re Communication Dept. of Public Works - Relinquish ~ortion of at.Hwy. .lst st.) On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, Map of Tract No. 2018 submitted by Baker Development Company, for the dedication of Seventeenth Street, McOlay Street and Greenwood Avenue was approved, subject to the filing of bond, to be approved by the Attorney, and officials authorized to sign Map and agreement. Communication was read from the Engineer recommending that Tentative Map of Tract No. 1939 not be approved unless and until Fanwood Street is carried straight into Flower Street without the turn as shown on the Map. On motion of 0ouncilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, action on Tentative Map of Tract No. 1939 was continuedunti such time as some decision or plan is presented by the State, aa to. whether an underpass or overpass will be constructed at the B~istol- La Vets intersection. On motion of 0ounoilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, ~he report of the Library Board approving the location of the new Library in the contemplated City Civic site between Sixth Street, Eighth Stree Ross Street and Van Ness Avenue, with certain reeervations, was received and filed. . It was moved by Oouncllman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the area bounded by Ross Street, Van Ness Avenue, Sixth Street and Eighth Street be designated as a Civic Center for the use of the City and the eventual construction of a Library and City Hall. # It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, that it be the policy of the Council that as the people decide to sell in th~ area designated as the Civic Center Site that the 0ouncil negotiat. for the purchase of the property desired to be sold on a fair and reasonable price basis. # On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, a petition signed by eighty voters and/or property owners, protesting th, approval of the recommendations of the Planning Commission to zone the area bounded on the north by Delhi Road, on the east by Main Street, on the south by Sunflower Street, and on the west by the Old Newport Road, for light or heavy industrial zoning, was received and filed. On motion of 0ounctlman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, communication from the Public Works Office, Eleventh Naval District, reference the proposed fuel pipe-line from Norwalk to the Marine Corps Air Facility at E1 Toro, requesting formal authority for a right of entry, in order to avoid any delay in commencing work, was received and filed. # On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, communi- cation from the Department of Public Works relinquishing a portion of State Highway along First Street between the easterly line of Main Street and the easterly City Limit of the City, at Mabury Street, was received and filed. 5O'2 In Re Resol. No. 53-164 Designate First St. from Main to east City Limits as Major City Street I~ Re ~iReapp01ntment W.D. 0bart Or. Co. Mosquito Abatement Dist. In Re Metro. Water District (levying tax) i! In Re ilAdverttse for-bids iAUtomatlo parking i meters !lin Re [Advertise for bids iiOne trailer-mounted iibrush and tree chipper In Re Offer to sell ~roperty Mrs. O.H.Binau) iIn Re Communication Everett E. Parks, Architect i~ In Re ilRequ~st iI Dodd, Inc. I~(remove parking !Imeter) The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-164 requesting State Highway Department to designate First StX~eet from Main to the East City Limits as a Major City Streets was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J .L.McBride, 'Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None Communication was read from the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District recommending the reappolntment of W. D. 0bart, as a member of the Board of Trustees. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Mc~lde and carried, the recommendation was approved and Mr. 0bar~ reappointed for a two year term; term to expire December 31, 1955. Communication was read from Metropolitan Water District directing attention to amendment of Section 8.1 of the Metropolitan Water District Act, and on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the District that the City of Santa Ana does not wish to pay out of municipal funds any portion of the amount of taxes to be derived from the area of the Metropolitan Water District lying within the City. At the request of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of 120 single unit automatic parking meters; bids to be opened December 21st, 1953. At the request of the Purchasing Agent and on motion of 0ouncilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of one trai~er-mounted brush amd tree chipper; bids to be opened December 21st, 1953. Communication was read from Mrs. Otto H. Binau offering to sell to the!~ City property at 615 CYpress for $9,750.00, and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Binau that the C~ty is not interested in purchasing the property. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by La-sen and carried, the communication from Everett E. Parks and Paul O. Davis, Architects, offering their services for the swimming pool and other recreational facilities proposed to be constructed in Memorial Park and requesting an interview, was referred to a committee composed of Kenneth E. Morrison, Mrs. Quessie Anderson and Milford W. Dahl. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the request of Dodd, Inc., that a parking meter be removed on the cas% side of North Broadway in the 500 block between the two entrances' to the' parking lot at the corner of Fifth and Broadway, was referred to the curb usage committee for recommendation and report. In Re Request Ers. T.F.Long (traffic signal) In Re Request Elmer Hvinden (pedestrian crossing) In Re Complaint Robert A. Weber (trash pick-up) In Re Joe F. Whitehead (protestin~ weed assessment} In Re Bond released Tract No. 1625 In Re Bond released Tract No. 1739 In Re Taxicab Application In Re Beverage Application In Re Reports In Re Request Tony Luna (establish green zones) In Re Request Graybar Elec. Co. (establish loading zone) On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the request of Mrs. Thomas F. Long that a signal be installed at the corner of Chestnut and Cypress Avenues, was referred to the curb usage ~committee for recommendation and report. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of Elmer Hvtnden that a pedestrian crossing be marked on East Seventeenth Street from the east sidewalk in the 1600 block North French Street, was referred to the curb usage committee for report. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the protest of Robert A. Weber, Dealer, Los Angeles Examiner, 311 East Third Street, that the Santa Ana Commercial Company refuse to pick up certain waste' paper rubbish placed at the curb, was referred to the Manager for report at the next meeting. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the protest of Joe F. Whitehead against a weed assessment in the sum of $36.00 on property south of 902 South Shelton Street, was referred to the Manager for report. # Communication was read from the Assistant City Engineer advising that improvements within Tract No. 1625 have been completed, and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, bond filed by Cecil O. DeVote, in the sum of $34,000.00, was ordered released. Communication wzs read from the Assistant City Engineer advising that improvements within Tract' No. 1739 have been completed, and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, bond filed by Emmet C. Rogers, in the sum of $15,000.00, was ordered released. . On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the application of Leslie E. Powell to drive taxicabs, was received, filed and permit granted. # On motion of 0ouncilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage application made by the Market Basket, 910 W. 1?th Street, was receive~ and filed. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the repoz of the Police Department for November, 1953, and Managerts Report of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District for October, 1953, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of Tony Luna that additional green zones be established betweez Third and Fourth Streets on both sides of Bristol Street and an invest- igation be made by the Police Department of over-time parking in the area, was referred to the curb usage committee for recommendation and report. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of Graybar Electric Company, 301 French Street, that a loading zone be established on the northeast corner of Third and French Street~ was referred to the curb usage committee for report. # 504 In Re Dane e Application In Re Communication City Engineer (examination for Director of Public Works) In Re Resol. No. 53-165 Accept Grant Deed William T. Reetz etux (rescind Resol. No. 53-119) In Re Resol. No. 53-166 Accept Easement Deed Benjamin W. Veals et-dx In Re Reeol. No. 53-167 Accept easement for ~jight-of-way oint Outfall Sewer) Harriet Lucina Macklin In Re Resolution Annual Street Report to State Controller In Re Resol. No. 53,168 Est. one-hour parking on No. Main St. from 10th to Washin~ton Ave. On recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the request of Ralph Perez and Dee Padilla to conduct a public dance at the American Legion Hall on December 25th, was g~anted. Communication was read from the City Engineer recommending that a classification be established and eY-mination held for Director of Public Works, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the matter was referred to the Manager. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-165 Accepting Grant Deed" from William T. and Louise M, Reetz, granting certain real property for right-cf-way purposes for an extension of Orange Avenue, was con- sidered and passed by thee following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Labsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-166 Accepting Easement Deed" from Benjamin W. and Maude M. Veale, conveying an easement for street purposes on property at the southeast corner of ~helton and Richland Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Noes, Counoilmen Absent, Councilmen Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None Dahl, The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-167 Accepting Easement for Right-of-Way" from Harriet Lueina Macklin for Joint Outfall Sewer purposes, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Oourtney R. 0handler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None # On motion of 0ouncilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to make and file with the State Controller each year the Annual Street Report required by Section 2151 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of Oallfo~nia, was referred ko the Manager. # The Oounoil having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and' carried, the following Resolution entitled: 5O5 In Re Resol. No. 53-169 Author. execution of Quitclaim Deed (W.T.Grant Co.) In Re CommurnXoation Attorney Winthrop Gordon - First Christian Chn~oh In Re Bid acceptance Front End Truck Loader In Re Bid acceptance Accounting machine In Re Tentative Map Tract No. 2011 In Re Request Four-way stop Santa Clara and Baker Streets "Resolution No. 53-168 concerning limited or no parking signs' establishing a one-hour parking zone on both sides of North Main Street from Tenth Street to Washington Avenue, in accordance with the request of J. W. Smith, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.NcBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None The 0ouncil having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and oarrled, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 53-169 authorizing execution of quitclaim deed' · o W.T.Grant Co. to release an easement for sewer lateral at the northeast corner of East Fourth and Push Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None Communication was read from Attorney Winthmop Gordon stating that it was the' understanding that no sidewalks would be required to be furn- ished by the First Cha'istian Church as a condition of the variance application of Samuel J. and Mary B. Stronge and Helen B. Smith, granted by the Council on June 1, 1953. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, that the communication be received, filed and Director of Public Works be infommed that it was the intention of the Council that the 0brunch not be required to con- struct sidewalks on the east side of the proposed street. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the bid of A.M. Donaher and Son, in the sum of $3,965.00, plus Sales Tax, was accepted for the fumnishing of ode f~ont end truck loader. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the bid of Burroughs Cg~poration, in the sum of $2,870.10, was accepted for the furnishing 6f an accountin machine and It was moved C. W. DeVote of Tract No. and east of all other bids rejected. by Councilman Jerome,seconded by Dahl and carried, that be informed that the City will not approve Tentative Map 2011 for the development of the property south of Edingex Baker Street until provision has been made for the dedication of Baker Street as a full width street, and the street be developed in complete conformance with city requirements. , The Manager recommended denial of the request of four ~roperty owners on the corners of Santa Clara and Baker Streets that the intersection be made a four-way stop. On motion of CoUncilman Lars~n,. seConded.by Jerome and Carried, the recommendation was approved and the request denied. 50ti In Re Communication Ers. J.P.NcCowan etal (traffic hazard) In Re Establish speed limit No. Flower St. from Santa Ana Blvd. to Memory Lane In Re Resol. No. 53-170 Install stop sign Nc.Flower St. at Memory Lane In Re Advertise for bids Construct Baker Street bridge across Santiago Creek SPecificatiOns for New Streets In Re Instructions to Manager - North Flower St. as a major arterial The Manager recommended that the trees in the curb radius at the inter. section of Broadway and St. Andrews be removed. On motion of Oouncil man Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the recommendation was approved and the trees ordered removed in accordance with request of Mrs. J.P.McCowan and Mrs. Frank Wilson. The M~nager recommended that action be taken to reduce the speed limit on North Flower Street north of Memory Lane and suggested that the City take necessary steps to reduce the speed limit between Memory Lane and Santa Ana Boulevard on North Flower Street to thirty-five miles per hour. On motion of Councilman Lateen, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the recommendation was approved and Attorney instructed to prepare an Ordinance establishing a maximum speed limit cf thirty-five miles per hour on North Flower Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to Memory Lane. # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by McBride and carried, the following Resolution entitled: #Resolution No. 53-170 declaring stop intersection# on the west side of North Flower Street at Memory Lane, was considered; and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.MoBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None # On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of concrete piers and ramps for foot bridge at Baker Street and Santiago Creek, in conformance with the plans and subject to raising the piers three feeti bids to be opened December 21st, 1953. . It was moved by Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, that combination concrete curbs and gutters be required on all new streets, at street intersections and all valley gutters/to be constructed of concrete, ~uch dimensions te be recommended by the Department of Public Works, and further, that any changes, f~om existing standards in thickness of the gravel base be subject to recommendations of the Department of Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Lateen and seconded by McBride that the Manager be instructed to negotiate with the State Division of Highways on the basis that every effort shall be made to maintain North Flower Street as a major arterial, and the State'make every effort to ~rovide a connection for arterial traffic at North Flower Street and the Santa i Aha Freeway. Roll Call Ayes, Noes, Absent, Notion lost. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, City Council adjourned. APPROVED: ~ayor of/~he City of San~a Aha Councilmen C ounci lmen Councilmen J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Lateen William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None seconded by McBride and carried, the Clerk of the Council.