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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-02-08Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall February 8, 1953. l:15 P.M. City Council met for a special meeting for the purpose of considering approval of Final Map of Tract No. 1575. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen In. Re Map of Tract No. 1575 (Quality Land Co.) William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None # On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Mayor wa~ authorized to sign Map of Tract No. 1575 for the City of Santa Ana as fee owner of the northerly ten feet of the subdivision and all of Orange Avenue. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, Map of Tract No. 1575, bond in the amount of $28,000.00 and agreement submitted by Quality Land Company, a California Corporation, were approved, for the dedication of Orange, Maple and Flora Streets and a portion of Delhi Road and Central Avenue. # On motion of Councilman Dahl, City Council adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor of ~ ty f Sant Aha seconded by Larsen and carried, the 'Clerk' of thee'' ~o~ncii Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall February 15, 1955. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Absent: Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBr!de, Thomas F. Larsen, Courtney R. Chandler. Milford W. Dahl. Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of February 1st and February 8th, 1954, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried. . In Re On motion of Councilman'Jerome, seconded by Larsen and Bids Automobile for Police Dept. carried, the Clerk was authorized to open the bids for the furnishing of one auto- mobile for use of the ~olice Department, as follows: Bid of George Dunton: For a total of $2139.&4 Delivery will be completed not later than thirty days after award. In Re Hearing Delinquent Sales Tax payments Bid of McLean Motor Company: For a total of $2784.15. Delivery. will be completed not later than thirty days after award. Bid of L.D. Coffing Company: For a total of $2711.?0. Delivery will be completed not later than forty-five days after award. (Councilman Dahl arrived at 7:40 P.M.) On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the bids were referred to the Manager, Purchasing Agent and Acting Chief of Police for report at the next meeting. This being the date set for hearing on payment of delinquent sales tax of various firms and persons,communication was read from the Treasurer advising that the account of Martin and Wise, 318 West Fourth Street is unpaid. Councilman Dahl stated he had the check of Martin and Wise in payment of delinquent sales tax. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the list of delinquents, as submitted by the'Treasurer, was referred to the In Re Hearing Establish set-back lines on West First Street In Re Hearing Resol. No. 5~-15 Ord~rifig v~cating portions of Greenleaf St. and Bonnie Brae Attorney for action. This being the date set f6r hearing protests on the establishing of set-back lines on West First Street from Main Street to the westerly City Limits; no written or oral protests were received. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried~ the Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance to establish set-back lines. This being the date set for hearing protests ordering the vacation, abandonment and closing of certain portions of Greenleaf Street and Bonnie Brae and reserving an easement therein; no written or oral protests were received. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54-15 ordering the vacation, abandonment and closing of certain portions of Greenleaf Street and Bonnie Brae and reserving an easement therein" 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 Dahl, In Re Variance H. G. Go o der Tn Re Variance Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce In Re Variance James B. Tucker Jr. (Amended'- Minute~ ~June 7th, 1~5~) In Re Variance Joseph Franklin King In Re JVariance iRaymond H. Gardell !~etux ~iIn Re !Variance [da May Murphy Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending that a variance be granted H.G.Gooder to permit the use of property at the southeast corner of Birch Street and Wilshire Avenue for con- struction of a two-bedroom house with single attached garage, and from the Department of Public Works that replacement of 15 lineal feet of sidewalk on Wilshire Avenue property to bring it up to the Councilman Jerome, seconded by of tke Planning Commission was to the improvements as imposed is needed in front of or along side the present City standards. On motion of Larsen and carried, the recommendation approved and variance granted, subject by the Director of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce to permit the use of property at the southwest corner of Eighth and Garnsey Streets, for erection of an office building, subject to the condition that set-backs, establish- ed by the County buildings in the new Civic Center, be complied with. # On motion of Councilman Lateen, seconded by McBride and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to James B. Tucker Jr. to permit the use of property at the northwest corner of Eighth and Birch Streets for construction of a building for professional offices and other offices not involving sale of merchandise, subject to the condition that off-street parking be provided, not to exceed 150 feet away, for approximately thirty cars, and to the condition that l0 feet be substituted for the 5 foot set- back on the north side of Eighth Street. Councilman Dahl stated he is abstaining from voting as he has an interest in the property. . Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Joseph Franklin King to permit the con- struction of two duplex buildings on two lots situated at the north- west corner of Evergreen Street and St. Andrew Place, one of the lots in question being zoned R-2, and the other R-1. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance denied. ,, Communication was re~d from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Raymond H. and Edythe Ga~dell to construct two duplex buildings on property located at Ill5 North Baker Street. R.H.Gardell, 1418 W. 9th Street,requested permission to read communication from Edythe Gardell stating that duplexes adjoin the property on the north. Carolyn Taylor, ll21 North Baker Street; L.W.Selindl, 1109 North Baker Street; Mrs. L.N.Sherrard, 1202 West Washington Avenue and David Brown, 1307 North Bristol Street stated their reasons for objecting to duplexes in a single family area. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance denied. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Ida May Murphy to permit the remodeling of two existing garages on property situated at the southwest corner of Broadway and Washington Avenue, in R-3 zone, in order to have an office for the maintenance of the fifteen apartments existing on the premises, and also an office for real estate and insurance, subject to the condition In Re Amend. Application J.Francis A. McIntyre Reclassify certain property So. side Edinger between Bristol and Baker Sts. that existing driveway in front of the two garages be removed and curb constructed at the expense of the property owner and in accord- ance with city requirements. Communication and Resolution No. 608 of the Planning Commission were read on the application of J. Francis A. McIntyre, recommending the reclassification of property described as the North $30 feet of the West 190 feet of the West half of the Southwest quarter of the North- west quarter of Section 24, Township 5 South, Range l0 West, $.B.B.&.M except the West 40 feet and the North 30 feet thereof, located on the south side of Edinger Street between Bristol and Baker Streets, from In Re Revised Tentati~e Map of Tract No.1960 In Re Tentative Map Tract No. 2089 the R-2 District to the C-1 District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, a notice of public hearing was orderedll published setting date of hearing as March 1st, 1955. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, Revised Tentative Map of Tract No. 1960, submitted by Mark Investment Company, covering property located north of Eighth and King Streets, and con- sisting of thirty lots, was approved. ,, At the request of Donald B. Christeson and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, action was continued for sixty days on Tentative Map of Tract No. 2089 in order that the applicant may reach an agreement with the Department of Public Works as to the In Re Map of Tract No. 2099 Honer Development Co. drainage problems involved. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, Map of Tract No. 2099, bond in the amount of $1,000.00 and agreement, sub-: mitred by Honer Development Company, were approved for the dedication In Re Accept portion of old Santa Aha Main Sewer Line No. 2 of Towner Street. # Communication was read from the Director of Public Works recommending that the City accept that portion of the old Santa Ana Main Sewer Line~ No. 2, now abandoned, lying along Center Street and the northerly and southerly extensions thereof between Edinger and Myrtle Streets, from Sanitation District No. 1. On motion of Councilman McBride, secondedi' by Larsen and carried, the communication was received, filed, In Re Time exDension California Gunite Co. Inc. In Re .Request U.S.Rubber Co. (driveways) recommendation of the Director of Public Works approved and Clerk instructed to advise Lee Nelson, General Manager of the County 'Sanitation District, and the Secretary, 'of Council action. . On recommendation of the Department of Public Works and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, California Gunite Company, Inc., was granted an extension of time to March 1, 195h, for completion of contract for the construction of the Bristol Street Reservoir. . On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request of the United States Rubber Company for permission to install three oversize driveway entrances from Dyer Road to the new Koylon In Re Advertise for bids Concrete cylinder pipe Foam Plant at 515 Dyer Road near Halladay Street, was granted. On recommendation of the Department of Public Works and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Clerk was author- ized to advertise for bids for 4,064 lineal feet of 16", Class 150 concrete cylinder pipe; 6 - 32 foot lengths of 16", Class 150 concrete cylinder pipe with spigot adapter for cast iron and hubs for concrete cylinder,and 7 - 32 foot lengths of 16", Class 150 concrete cylinder pipe with spigot adapters for cast iron and spigots for concrete In Re Claim for injuries cylinder; bids to be opened March 1st, 1955. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the claim of Paul K. Alberts, for injuries sustained when he fell on the sidewalk on the east side of North Main Street between 17th and 18th Streets, in the sum of $68,222.95, was referred to the Attorney and In Re Minutes Personnel Board In Re Beverage Applications Insurance Carrier. On motion of 0ouncilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the Minutes of the Personnel Board meeting held January llth, 1954, were received and filed. . On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the notifications of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications of Anita 0. Gallegos and Anita H. Ruvalcave, 312 East Fourth Street, and Marcolfa S. Fernandez and Anastasia M. Lopez, 2026 In Re Salary step increases West Fifth Street, were received and filed. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Lateen and carried, the written recommendation from the Manager, dated February 10, 1955, setting forth the salary step increases for twelve employees, as In Re Taxicab Application recommended by the Department Heads, was received, filed and approved. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the application of D. R. Putnam to drive taxicabs, was received, filed In Re Closing North Flower St. at the Santa Aha Freeway and permit granted. Dr. Horace W. Leeeing, 2117 North Flower Street, asked if the Council had received a letter from Attorney Jack Rimel, written at the request of the committee representing 1400 persons who signed petitions requesting the permanent closing of Flower Street at the Freeway. The communication was read and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the letter was received and filed. Communication was read from the Chamber of Commerce advising that the Board of Directors approved without dissenting vote a recommendation of the Highway Committee that the connection between Flower Street and the Freeway as shown on the map recently submitted to the Council by the State Highway Department be approved and on motion of Council- man Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the communication was received and filed. Dr. Horace W Leecing, Lee Metzgar, Charles Swanner and others gave many reasons why they felt North Flower Stree~ should be closed on both sides of its intersection with Santa Aha Tn Re Revised Freeway Agreement Boulevard. Letters were read from the Department of Public Works and the Division of Highways reference the Freeway Agreement, as originally submitted in October, together with copies of revised map marked Exhibit B-! In Re Ordinance Thelma Goodwin Reclassify property Nc.side 15th btn College Ave. and English St. In Re Ordinance Cecil DeVote Reclassify property E. side Baker St. btn Edinger and Berkeley Sis. In Re Ordinance No. NS-25 Establish set-back llne on East 1st St. In Re Ordinance Creating a Planning Commission providing for an off-ramp for southeasterly bound traffic at Flower Street. It was moved by Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen ~hat the Freeway Agreement, with revised map marked Exhibit B-1 showing an off-ramp on North Flower Street, at the Freeway, be approved and ordered signed. Roll Call: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Councilmen Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen. Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None Motion carried. . On motion of Councilman McBride, following Ordinance entitled: seconded by Jerome and carried, the "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheets numbered 23 and 26 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification and to show the build- ing set-back line along the north side of Fifteenth Street" and to reclassify the north side of Fifteenth Street between College and English Streets f~om the R-1 to R-2 and R-3 Districts, with refer~ ence to amendment application of Thelma Goodwin, was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, following Ordinance entitled: the "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet number 39 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of property situated on the east side of Baker Street between Edinger and Berkeley Streets, described as Lots i to 12, both inclusive, from the R-1 District to the R-3 District, in accordance with the amendmen~ application of Cecil DeVote, was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. . The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance establishing set-back lines on each side of East First Street from the Santa Fe tracks to the easterly city limits by amending subparagraph (f) of Section 9150, Part 2, Chapter l, Article IX of Santa Aha Municipal Code" was considered, designated Ordinance No. NS-25 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes~ Absent, # On motion Councilmen Councilmen Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. None None Dahl, of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, following Ordinance entitled: the "Ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code by repealing Part 3, Part 6, and Part 7 of Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of Article II thereof, by assigning to said Chapter 5 a new title of ~Boards and CommissionsI' and by adopting Part I of said Chapter 5 creating a Planning Commission and establishing functions and duties thereof" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. In Re Ordinance Providing for streets and street improvements In Re Ordinance Subdivision regulations On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2 of Article VII providing for streets and street improvements" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 2 and adding a new Chapter 3 under title of "Subdivision Regulations" to Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code" In Re Ordinance No. NS-26 Reclassify property So.side of 17th St. btn Fairmont & Lincoln was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. # The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: on In Re Resolution Accepting Easement Deed - Emmet C. Rogers etux In Re Plans and specigications Diesel engine driven booster pump "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Article IX thereof creating changes in district boundaries and by amending Sheet Number 6 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" . of an area appro×imately 2.65 acres in size, located on the south side of 17th Street between Fairmont and Lincoln Streets, described as the northerly 300 feet of the easterly 15 feet of Block 16 and the north- erly 300 feet of Block 21 of the Town of Santa Ana East, from the R-1 and R-2 Districts to the C-1 District, reference amendment application of Lois Michaels, was considered, designated Ordinance No. NS-26 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 . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the Resolution Accepting Easement Deed from Emmet C. Rogers etux and Honer Development Company for the extension of Santa Clara Avenue between Flower and Baker Streets, was held over until the next meeting. . On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the plans and specifications for the furnishing and installation of one combination electrical and diesel engine driven booster pump, together with necessary auxiliary equipment as specified, as prepared by the In Re Resol. No. 54-16 Adv. for bids Diesel engine driven booster pump Department of Public Works, were approved. , 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. 54-16 authorizing and directing the Clerk of the Council to advertise for bids for the furnishing and installation of one comb- ination electrical and diesel engine driven booster pump of the water lubricated vertical turbine type, starting equipment, disconnect switch, automatic equipment on diesel, together with necessary auxiliary equipment as specified, complete and ready for use, in the City of Santa Aha and fixing the prevailing wage rate" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None In Re, ReBel. No. 5~-17 Condemnation of real property - extend Orange Ave.southerly In Re ReBel. No. 5~-18 Adv. for bids Steel pipe for J.0. Sewer In Re Request M and S Mtc~, ann Const.Co. (Santa Ana 0il Co.) In Re Public Utilities Commission - grade crossings of rail- roads In ~e Request R.E.Bowyer (driveway) In Re Request Lloyd Shearer (loading zone) In Re Request John R. Dreuntel (billiard parlor) 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. 54-17 authorizing the condemnation of certain real property for public street purposes, to realign and extend Orange Avenue southerly" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None Dahl, The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larwen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 5~-18 authorizing and directing the Clerk of the Council to advertise for. bids for the furnishing of 3500 feet of 14" O.D. l0 gauge steel pipe and 88 couplings" 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 On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request of the M and S Maintenance and Construction Company to construct two extra width driveways for the Santa Ana Oil Company, 2026 South Flower Street was granted subject to the condition that 22 feet be established between the two driveways and that the curb be retained. ,, On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, Decision No. 59565 before the Public Utilities Commission to investigate on the Commission's own motion, to establish a list of grade crossings of railroads and city, county, or city and county highways urgently in need of improved protection and to determine the nature of needed, improved protection at such crossings, was tabled. . On recommendation of the committee, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of R. E. Bowyer to remove seven feet of curbing at 1205 West Fifth Street in order to make one driveway 44m 11" long, was granted subject to the condition that the 'sidewalk be replaced across the old driveway and ~he walk repaired according to City requirements. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Lar'sen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the request of Lloyd Shearer for a load- ing zone at $11 West Third Street was granted and Department of Public Works instructed to prepare Resolution. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of John R. Dreuntel to operate a billiard parlor and smoke shop at ~03 West Fourth Street, was granted. # In Re On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Jerome,~ Request First Methodist Church (cross-walk) seconded by Larsen and carried, the request of the First Methodist Church that a cross-walk be painted in the middle of the block on In Re Resol. No. 5~-19 Author. execution of quitclaim deed Allison Honer Co. Sixth Street between French and Spurgeon Streets, was denied. 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. 54-19 authorizing execution of'quitclaim deed" to Allison Honer Company conveying certain property in connection with the vacation of portions of Greenleaf Street and Bonnie Brae, was considered and passed by the following vote: in Re Resol. No. 5A-20 Author. execution of quitclaim deed Calvin M.Gilbert etux Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler. None None 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. 5~-20 authorizing execution of quitclaim deed" to Calvin M. and Helen M. Gilbert, conveying certain property in connection with the vacation of por~iGns of Greenleaf Street and In Re Ordinance Establish office of City Attorney Bonnie Brae, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen . It was moved by Councilman Dahl, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Courtney R. Chandler. .'None None Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, that the Manager order the preparation of an Ordinance establishing the office of a City Attorney on a full time basis; same to be presenzed at the March 1st meeting. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the City Council adjourned. APPROVED: ll~-yOr of~fhe ~ity of ~Santa A~a Clerk of the Council