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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-12-20City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall December 20, 1954 7:30 P.M. 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 cooles of the Minutes of December 6th, 1954, reading of the Minutes was ~ispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried. In Re The Manager reported that the bids for the widening of South Main Bid acceptance Widening South Main St. from McFadden to Bishop St. Street from McFadden to Bishop Streets have been approved by the State Division of Highways and recommended the award be made to Sully-ii Miller Contracting as the lowest bidder. On motion of Councilman In Re Bid ° ~ acceptance POVfl~r Grader Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation was approved and the bid of Sully-Miller Contracting accepted, in the sum of $59,510.00, and all other bids rejected. , The tabulation of bids was submitted for the furnishing of a power grader, in accordance with Specification No. 623-5, as follows: ,Total Shaw Sales & Service Co. $16,055.23 Delivery within 21 days. Trade-in ,000.00 Bid Pri~qe Warnock-Bancroft Equip- ment Co. Delivery Within 30 days. $15,809.47 $3,725.00 $12,085.47 Shepherd Tractor and Equipment Co. Delivery within 1 day. $16,295.63 $2,050.00 $14,245.63 Crook Company $14,86~.99 Delivery within 15 days. $3,000.00 $11,865.99 Brown-Bevis Industrial Equipment Co, Delivery 21-30 days. Smith Booth Usher Co. Delivery within 21 days $15,537.55 $2,105.00 $14,756.81 $ 600.00 $13,432.55 $15,156.81 On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the committee was approved and the bid of Crook Company, in the sum of $11,865.99, was accepted and all other bids In Re Bid acceptance Three automobiles rejected. The tabulation of bids was submitted for the furnishing of three auto- mobiles, in accordance with Specification No. 621-7, as follows: ~n ~e ~earing Reclassify - E.side S. Baker btn Edinger and Stanford Street Cecil C. DeVote Ordinance In Re Hearing Reclassify east side Sycamore St. betw~en Cubbon and Fairview John R. Albert etal Ordinance In Re }{earing Reclassify north side W. 1st St. btn Sullivan St. and Santa Aha River Robert L. Sadd etal 0r~inance In Re Hearing "auto-wrecking", "Junk yards" and "salvage yards" Ordinance George Dunton Delivery within 60 days. Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Delivery within 39'$5 days. On motion of Councilman Larsen, Less Total Trade-in Bid Price 21o.oo Sales Tax 187.33 $5,349.25 $ 210.00 $5,139.25 Sales Tax 187.22 McBride, entitled: seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the committee was approved and the bid of Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, in the sum of $5,326.47, was accepted and the other bid rejected. This being the date set for hearing on the amendment application of Cecil C. DeVote; no protests were received against the reclassification of Lots I to 4 inclusive, Tract No. 2011, situated on the east side of South Baker Street between West Edinger and West Stanford Streets, from the R-3 District to the "P" District. On motion of Councilman seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 39 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing on the amendment application of John R. Albert etal,;no protests were received against the reclass- ification of Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, lC, 12, 14 and 16, Block ll, South Side Addition, located on the east side of Sycamgre Street between Cubbon Street and Fairview Avenue, from the R-3 District to the C-1 District. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating change in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 30 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing on the amendment application of Robert L. Sadd etal; no protests were received against the reclass~ ification of a 15-acre parcel of property situated on the north side of West First Street between Sullivan Street and the Santa Ana River, from the R-1 District to the M-1 District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride. and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheet N~. 27 and adding Sheet No.50 of ~ne Districting Map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing on the proposed amendment to the "Official Land-Use Districting Plan" to add "auto-wrecking", "Junk yards" and "salvage yards" to the list of uses prohibited in the M-1 District, no protests were received against the proposed amendment. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Section 9111, Chapter l, A~ticle IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to add certain uses to those prohibited in an M-1 (Manufacturing) District" In Rs Variance Bett~ L. Ducot was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Betty L. Ducot to permit the use of property at 1605 English Street for a day nursery, and from the Department of Public Works that construction of curb, sidewalk, concrete driveway and paving out to existing pavement on English Street are needed to bring it up to present City standards. Lettersi' were read from Mrs. Kenneth G. Woesner and Mrs. Raymond R. Winter favoring the granting of the variance. E.A.Goodolen, 151? North English Street and E.M.Waycott, .1508 English Street, stated the prop- erty .is in the R-1 Zone and the day nursery should not be allowed in a residential district. J.E.Ham, 1606 English Street said the operation of the nursery would decrease the value of his property. Attorney Robert Corfman, representing Mrs. Ducot, gave reasons favor- lng the variance and presented letters from Mr. and Mrs. Reddick, 1513 English Street, Mr. and Mrs. C. Zacker and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brown, 1714 English Street, and a petition signed by forty-nine residents approving of the day nursery. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the letters and petition were received and filed. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was In Re Variance Nelle Moore approved and variance denied. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance In. Re Variance Dr~ W.M.Townsend etal Resol. No. Granting Variance In Re Variance Dr. Oerald T. Jessup etal granted to Nelle Moore to permit the use of the rear part of lot at 714 Spurgeon Street, for day-time parking of five cars, on a monthly basis, which is in addition to the three stalls now used by tenants of the three-unit apartment at this location, the entire parking area to be black-topped. Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Dr. W.M.Townsend, etux, to permit a reduction of the rear yard requirement to 6', in connection with proposed construction of a three-bedroom house on property at ll50 West 10th Street, and from Mrs. M.B.Cass withdrawing her protest against the variance. 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. 55-2~3 granting variance where Planning Commission recommended denial" was considered and passed by the following vote: Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, aouncilmen Ayes, Larse~, William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance to Dr. Gerald T. J essup etal to permit the use of property at 1506 South Roadway, for offices for an optometric practice, converting existing double garage into office space, and adding another room, no changes or alterations to be made to the original residence, subject to certain conditions, and from the Depart~ Four-year extension santa Aha Commercial In Re Request Newberry Electric Corp. (driveway approaches) In Re Map of Tract No. 2162 Daniel Holbrook In Re Ordinance No. NS-?2 Reclassify south side W. l?th St. between College and English Jehu L. Sentesy etal In Re Resol. No. Abandon yellow zone and establishing another on W. 3rd St. btn Main & Sycamore ment of Public Works that replacement of broken sidewalk on Edinger Street is needed. On motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approve~ and variance granted subject to the conditions as imposed by the Commission and the Department of Public Works. At the reques~ of Adam Schleining, Jr. of the Santa Ana Commercial Company and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, an extension of four years to the existing contract was approved, subject to negotiation between Mr. Schleining, the Manager, Acting Attorney and the/Director of Public Works, with reference to shutting down of the present City Dump. On recommendation of the Acting Director of Public Works and on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Newberry Electric Corporation that 32' wid:h driveway approaches be permitted, instead of the 25~ width as originally planned, at 15~5 Santiago Street, was granted. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and Carried, Map of Tract No. 2162, submitted by Daniel Holbrook and bond in the sum of $6,000.00, Were approved for the dedication of Daisy Avenue and Eighth Street, and agreement covering improvements was ordered signed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 25 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of ~he southerly 125~ of the northerly 150' of Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Mabury Tract, situated on the south side of West 17th Street between College Avenue and English Street, from the R-2 District to the C-~ Distric~, reference the amendment application of John L. Sentesy etal, was considered, designated Ordinance No. NB-72 and passed by the fol-~' lowing vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.MoBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen None Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the rea~ing of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 5~-254 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abandoning a yellow zone on the north side of West Third Street betwee~ Main and Sycamore Streets, and establishing a yellow zone on the north side of'West Third Street between Main and Sycamore Streets, was con- sidered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen None Councilmen None Noes, Absent, In Re Resol. No. 54-245 Changing name of portion of Greenleaf Street to B~nnie Brae In Re Resol. No. 54-226 Accept grant deed Abe Rassin etux (So.Main St.widening) The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54-245 changing the name of a portion of Greenleaf Street to Bonnie Brae" 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 The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54-2~6 accepting grant deed of property for street purposes" from Abe and Sadie Rassin, was vote: considered and passed by the following In Re Resol. No. 5~-247 Two-hour parking on 17th St. between Ma~n and Flo~.~er Sts. In Re Resol. No. 5b-248 Accept grant deed Daniel Holbrook (Tract No. 2162) In Re Rose]. No. Accept Qultc]aim Deed Henry Frank Foust (So.Main St. widening) In Re Resol. No. 54-250 Accept Quitclaim Deed iMichael Corp. of Santa Aha (So.Main St. widening) Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen,i Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None . The Council having unanlmously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 5~-247 prohibiting parking in excess of two hours on Seventeenth Street between Main and Flower 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 The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54-248 accepting grant deed" from Daniel Holbrook, for an easement for walkway, drainage, and water main on Daisy Avenue and Eighth Street, in Tract No. 2162, was con- eidered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.MeBride, Thomas F.Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resblutlon, on motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54-249 accepting Quitclaim Deed" from Henry Frank Foust, Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen The Council having unanimously waived the on motion of Councilman Jerome, following Resolution entitled: was considered and passed by the following vot~: William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.L~sen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R, Chandler No ne None reading of the Resolution, seconded by Larsen and carried, the "Resolution No. 54-250 accepting Quitclaim Deed" In Re Resol. No. 5h-251 Requesting a Grant from County of Orange for development of East First Street In Re Resol.. No. 5~-252 Abandon white zone and establish white zone - Franklin School In Re Ordinance No. NS-73 Declaring annexation "Frank Borchard Annex No. 2" In Re Ordinance No. NS-74 Reclassify north side. of Fairview between Bristol and R~ker ets. E.L.Buffham etal from Michael Corporation of Santa Aha, was considered and pas~ed by ~he followin~ vote~ Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F.Larsen, Milfor8 W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen 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. 54-251 of the Council of the City of Santa Ana requesting a Grant from the County of Orange for the development of East First Street" 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 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. 54-252 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abandoning a white zone and establishing a white zone on the south side of Fourth Street between Forest Avenue and Pacific Avenue, in accordance with request of the Board of Education, 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 The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, ~he fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated IFrank~Borchard Annex No. 2'" was considered, designated Ordinance No. NS-73 and passed by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBriSe, Thomas F.Larsen, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None , The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 34 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of property on the north side of Fairview Avenue between ~i~istol and Baker Streets, from the R-I District To the "C" District, reference the amendment application of E.L.Buffham etal, was considered, designated Ordinance No. NS-74 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 Ordinance No. NS-?~ Obstructing passage on str-et or sidewalk prohibited The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the follow-i lng Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Section 3802 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, reference obstructing passage on street or sidewalk prohibited, was considered, designated Ordinance No. NS-75 and pas~ed by the following vote: In Re Ordinance prescribing maximum speed on a part of Santa Clara Avenue 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 following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding thereto Section 3238 prescribing maximum speed on a part of Santa Clara Avenue" In Re Ordinance Regulating parking Districts"A" and "B" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Sections 3210, 3210.1 and 3234 of Chapter 2 of Article III of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, regulating parking" time limit in District "A" and District "B", was introduced, considered In Re Record of Survey Map future 22nd St. and Bristol St. (Emmet C. Rogers) (See Minutes 11-1-54) In Re Proposed annexation "Wild-Mize Annex" In Re Resol. No. Restatement of policy towards industrial development In Re Resol. No. 54-254 Proposed annexation "Wild-Mize Annex" (hearing date) and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, Rocor, of Survey Map, submitted by Emmet C. Rogers, showing a subdivision of portiqn of Lo~ 6 of the Bates Tract, consisting of three lots situated at future 22nd Street and Bristol Street, was approved. Petition signed by Minnie M. Wild, R.C. Mize and Eleanore Mize, recommendation of the Planning Commission and report of the Boundary Commission were presented on the proposed annexation of property located south of Delhi Road, beginning at a point approximately S~53 west of the center line intersection of Main Street and Delhi Road; thence west 1628'; thence south 2315'; thence east 1628'; thence north 2315', to the point of beginning, containing approximately 85 acres. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried~ said documents were received and filed. , The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried,o~he Noes, Absent, Council of the City of Santa Aha reaffirmed its policy previously established encouraging the establishment of industries by ~he adoptio~ of Resolution No.5~-253 by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Larsen,? Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen None Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by ing ResoSution entitled: Dahl and carried, the follow- "Resolution No. 54-254 giving notice of proposed annexation to City of Santa Ana of ~hat certain uninhabited territory described herein and designated ~Wild-Mize Annex', and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto" In Re A gre em ent Office of Civil Defense In Re ~Protests Vehicle Par~ing District No. 2 (See Minutes Jan. 17, 19g~) In Re Extenslo%.of time Peerless Concrete Pipe Cory. In Re Advertise for bids - Cast Iron Pipe In Re Official Certificate of Department of Comair?roe - 0ensue In Re ,,Claim ilPacific Tel. & Tel. Co. ii.In Re ilPersonne! Board !iMlnutes; Beverage i!Applicatzons iT axic ab ~pp] icatione was On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and considered, and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen William Jerome, J.L.NcBride, Thomas F.Larseni Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute Agreement dated December 20th, 1955, with the Office of Civil Defense, State of California, furnishing as a ~oan to the City, four Ion Chamber Instruments. ,, Communications were presented from Lorin Griset etal, tenants in the area where it is proposed to establish Vehicle Parking District No. 2, protesting the condemnation of buildings on the south side of West Fifth Street between Sycamore and B~oadway for a parkin~ lot, which would cause considerable expense and loss of business to the various tenants in the area attempting to secure new business locations. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare the Resolution and Ordinance under the Acts to carry this matter to its hearing with the reSaining of an outside Engineer. Ayes, Noes, Absent, Roll Call Councilmen William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen J.L.McBride, Thomas F. Lateen Councilmen None On recommendation of the Acting Director of Public Works and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Peerless Concrete Pipe Corporation for an extension of time from December 20th to January 10th, 1955, to complete construction of storm drain between First Street and Fifth Street, an extension of West Ditch, was granted. ,, On motion~ of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Lateen and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for 15,000~ 6", 10,000~ 12" ~ and 5;000~ 8e Cast Iron Water Pipe; bids to be opened January, 3rd, 1955. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Official Certificate from the Department of Commerce, reporting the population as 59,010, as returned in the Special Census taken October 10th, 1954, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Da/al, seconded by Larsen and carried, the claim of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, in the amount of $91.61, for repairs to an eight multiple tile duct which was damaged by a clamshell digger operated by a City employee, was received, filed and referred to the Insurance Carrier and Attorney. . 'On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the Minutes of the Personnel Board dated November 24th, 1955, and the notifications of the Stat~ Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage applications of Ruth W. Guest, 2657 North Main Street and Edward V. Zirinsky, ~15 North Sycamore 8treet, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the applications of Louis H. Richards, Herman L. Richards, Jimmie D. West, George H. Brandt, Kenneth V. Eley, Royce LaMaune Young, Virgil McGilvery, In Re. Salary increases In Re Central Orange County Girl Scout Council In Re Resignation Geo. E. Falres (Plann. Comm.) In Re Communication Mrs. Donald Holford (stop sign at Edison School) In Re Bsard of Education (City water to Diamond School) In Re Agreement Brynley B. Evans (audit program) In Re Picific Ete¢~ric Ry. Co. - Assignment of Lease No. 13631 In Re Request - Santa Ana City Employees Assoc. (vacation time) In Re Tentative Map of Tract No. 24~8 Rand Investment Co. to drive taxicabs Jay C. Parry and Arnold D. Gibson,_/were received, filed and granted. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the writt'en recommendation of the Manager, dated December 20th, 1954, setting forth salary step increases for three employees effective January 1st, 1955, were received, filed and approved, On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication from Central Orange County Girl Scout Council expressing appreciation to the Council for permitting the lights turned on at th~ parking lot during the 1954 Santa Annual Frolic, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the resignation of Geo. E. Faires, as a member of the Planning Commission effective January 1st, 1955, was accepted with regret and the Clerk directed to forward a letter of commendation to Er. Faires for his long and faithful service on the Commission. , On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication from Mrs. Donald Holford and Mrs. Jack Lane expressing thanks to the Council for providing Edison School with a stop sign at Maple and East St. Gertrude Place, was received and filed. on motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, oommuni~ cation from Board of Education expressing gratitude to the Council fo~ the Dromptness with which City water has been made available to the Diamond School, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute agreemen~ dated December 20th, 1955, with Brynley B. Evans dba Diehl and Company, covering the extension of the audit program~ subJec~ to approval of the Attorney. On motion of Councilman De~hl, seconded by Larsen and carried, proper officials were authorized~ to execute Assignment of Lease No. 13631 of the Pacific Electric Railway Company relating to the Company's trestle over Santa Ana River at Newport Station. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication from the Santa Aha City Employees Association ~requestin~ additional vacation time for employees who have served the City for more than ten years, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Manager and Attorney were instructed to prepare an Ordinance to accept the aoproval of ~he request of the Santa Ana City Employees Association establishing, for employees, one additional day of vacation time for each year of service over ten, up to a maximum of twenty days, effective January 1st, 1955.1 On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, TentatiVe Map of Tract No. 2558 of the Rand Investment Company, for property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Delhi Road and Flower Street when extended, consisting of 197 lots, was approved sub- Ject to the following modifications and agreements: 1. The area ~o be dedicated to the Orange County Flood Control District and the area to be granted as a street easemen~ to the City for the southerly extension of Flower Street to be included within the' boundaries of .the Tract; In Re Ordinance Decl~ring formation of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 In Re Request Santiago School P.T.A. (Cro~slng Guard) In Re Resolution No. Accept grant deed Magdaleno Hol~in ~range Ave. APPROVED: iiMayer of ~e City of Santa Ana 2. A strip 10~ in width along the easterly boundary of the Trac~ to i! be dedicated to the Orange County Flood Control District; 3. An easement for strip purposes 58' in width be dedicated to the City along the entire westerly boundary of the dedication noted in Number 2 above be dedicated To the City; 4. Lots backing on Flower Street extended shall have rear-yard fencing and no automotive access to Flower Street shall be provided for such lots; 5. The City agrees to bear the full cost of the improvement of Flower Street, to be done at such time as determined by the City; 6. The subdivider shall improve the service road adjacent and parallel to Delhi Road and shall construct curbs and gutters for the southerly half of the intervening parkway islands; 7. 'Provision for the handling of storm water drainage on and from theI Tract shall conform to the requirements of the City Engineer; 8. Other modifications, not in conflict herewith, shall be required in accordance with the list submitted as a "Non-Conforming Tally" by the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Dahl, Seconded by Jerome and Carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance determining that the public interest and necessity require ~he acquisition and improve- ment described in Ordinance No. NS-63, ordering the acquisition and improvement as in ~aid Ordinance set out, fixing and establishing the boundaries and declaring the formation of Vehicle Parking District No. 1 of the City of Santa Ana" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, that a committee of ~he Manager, Acting Chief of Police and Acting Director of Public Works meet with the School Board and survey the crossing guard situation and report their recommendations. ,, The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Larsen and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 54,255 Accepting Grant Deed" from Magdaleno Holguin, 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 motion of Councilman Larsen, seconded by Dahl and carried, the City Council adjourned. Clerk of the Council