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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-05-16Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall May 16, 1955. 7:30 P..M.. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present= Absent~ Councilmen Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dab/, Courtney R. Chandler. None Each member of the City Council kaving received copies of the Minutes of May 2nd, 1955, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried. In Re This being the date aeK for hearing on Council Hearing Reclassify property' South of Edinger St. beginning approximately 26~2~ west o~ Bristol council initiated) Ordinance In Re Variance Byron H. Kaufman, Jr. initiated amendment application; no protests were received against the reclassification of property located on the south side of Edinger Street, 2652' west of Bristol Street, proposed for a Junior High School Building, from the R-1 to the R-2 District. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Creating changes in district b~undAries and amending Sheet No. $6 of the districting map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Byron H. Kaufman to permit the establishmen and operation of a beauty shop in existing residence on property at 1255 West. Camile Street, with the entrance off South Bristol Street an to the rear of the building, with off-street parking fo~ approximately six or eigh~ cars. The applicant gave various re~sons why the var- In Re Variance Norman H. Ketcheson lance should be granted. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dah! and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved an'd variance denied. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denia'~ of variance application of Norman B. Ketcheson to permit ~he use of property on the west 'side of North Bristol Street near Santa Clara Avenue, for the erection of a major oil station, with sign and flood lights. Kenneth Williams stated his reasons why the variance should be denied. Jack Eyth presented a map and explained the unusual aspects of this property and that it is two separate tracts. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by H~inly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance denied. 327 In Re Variance Gordon B. Van Roekel In Re Variance First Western Bank and Trust Co. (B.H.Sharpless et ux) In Re Variance Eleanor R. %~ite In Re Variance Brainard Const.Co. In Re Variance Ral .... Jones On motion of Councilman Heinly, recommendation of the Planning Commission was granted to Gordon B. Van Roekel to construct for a roller skating rink, with lunch counter, seconded by Dahl and carried, the approved and variance a building to be used on property bounded on the north by proposed State access road Just south of Santiago Creek, on the west by the Santa Aha Freeway, on the east by North Main Street, and on the south by a line parallel to and 256 feet north of the center line of Edgewood Road, subject to certain conditions. CommunicatiOns were read from the Planning Commlssi~n recommending granting of variance to the First Western Bank and Trust Company, Trustee for Benjamin H. and Viola M. Sharpless, to use the property at 1611 North Broadway for a school for adult education, part of the property to be used by the lessee for living quarters, and one room to be used for a real'estate office, subject to certain conditions, and from the Department of Public Works that replacement of broken sidewalk it approach is needed. C.J.Marks objected to the condition that parking space be provided for forty cars and stated that parking space for twenty cars would be more than adequate. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted subject to the conditions of the Commission, with the exception that parking be provided for twenty cars, and subject to the conditions as imposed by the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Jerome, secondsd by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted to Mrs. Eleanor R. White to convert the existing house on property at lf~02 Bush Street, into a single office for a doctor, no exterior changes to be made in the building, subject to certain con- ditions. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval of variance application of Brainard Construction Company to establish a temporary sales office and erect eleven temporary signs, on property at the southwest corner of Flower Street and Santa Aha Boulevard, subject to certain conditions. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the variance application was referred back to the Planning Commission with instructions to refer to Section 8Z~12 of the Municipal Code regarding signs in the residential district. . Communications were read from the Planning Commission recommending granting of variance to Ralph Jones to use the property at 1501 West Fourth Street for the establishment and operation of a moving and storage business, predominately for household furniture and furnish- ings, and from the Department of Public Works that patching of small holes in sidewalk on Fourth Street and r~placement of broken sidewalk on Pacific Avenue, is needed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation Of the Planning Commission was approved and variance granted subject to conditions ae imposed by the Department of Public Works. 328 In Re Amend. Application Schuyler A. Southard Reclassify property' N,~lde of Grace St., east of Washington Ave. connection to Er ~eway Communication of the Planning Commission was read submitting Resolutidn No. 799 recommending the reclassification of property located on the north side of Grace Street, east of Washington Avenue connection to the Santa Ana Freeway, Lots 3, 5, 7 and 9, of Collum's Addition, ex- cept portions of Lots 3 and 5, in Freeway, in accordance with amend- ment application of Schuyler A. Southard, from the R-1 District to the R-3 District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Helnly and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting date In Re Amend.Ap~lication Nellie S. Shivers et al Reclassify vroperty west side Lyon St. btn Warren and McFadden Sts. of hearing as June 6th, 1955. ,, Communication of the Planning Commission wa~ read submitting Reso- lution No. 801 recommending the reclassification of property located on the west side of Lyon Street between Warren and McFadden Streets, con- sisting of approximately 39 acres, in accordance with amendment appli- cation of Nellie S. Shivers, et al, from the R-1 District to the M-1 District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting date In Re Amend. Application' Albert B. Campbell Reclassify property on south side of 1st St. btn Western and Forest Ave. of hearing as ,June 6th, 1955. Communication of the Planning Commission was read submitting Rese- lution No. 800 recommending the reclassification of property located on~ the south side of First Street between West~-rn Avenue and Forest Avenue if extended ~outh of First Street, upon the condition that the exist- , ing alley located to the west of the property be extended to the prop. erty in question, in accordance with amendment application of Albert B. Campbell, from the R-1 and R-2 Districts to the C-2 District. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice ' of public hearing was ordered published setting date of hearing as In Re Application John ~'f. Hartley Trailer park June 6th, 1955. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval of application of John W. Hartley for proposed trailer park development on a four-acre portion of the sixteen-acre parcel of land: adjacent to 2775 West First Street, which land was annexed to the City[ as the "Sadd Annex", and zoned M-1. On motion cf Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning In Re Planning Commission Recommendation ( Consultant ) Commission was approved, subject to conditions.of the Health Department. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that ' a Consultant be employed to draft a new Zoning Ordinance, and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication In Re Abandon alley in Tract No. 159 Resol. No. 55L138 Approving Map, etc. was referred to the Council as a whole. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval of request of property owners in Tract No. 159, for the ment of an alley through the block bounded by Cypress Street abandOn- on the west, Goetz Street on the north, and Orange Avenue on the east, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the com- munlcation was received and filed. The Council havi~g unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-158 approving map, declaring intention to Vacate an unnamed alley and fixing time and place for hearing all persons interested · in or objecting thereto" 329 In Re Ordinance No. NS-!00 Reclassify northwest corner Edinger and Bristol Sts. F. Joe Hershiser In Re Escrow instructions 'Rod?er R. Engel et 15' sewer easement north of Roe Drive In Re Escrow instructions Reducer R. Engel et al 15t sewer easement north of Roe Drive In Re Escrow instructions Emma I. Isenberg E. 1st St. In Re Escro? in~t ruer-{ ons Eddie Baum et ux E. 1st St. In Re Esc~ow Instructions Santora Company (Bo.Main St.widening) In Re Escrow instructions Lena Zirinsky So.Main St. widening In Re Esdrow instructions Lena Zirinsky So.Main St.wldening In Re Ch~ge basis for storm drain costs: Agr %merit Ernest Giese was considered and passed by Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen the following vote: Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Ordinance entitled: "OrdinanCe amending Article IX of the Santa Aha Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. ~6 of the districting map to show the reclassification" of property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Edinger and Bristol Streets, from the R-1 District to the C-1 District, in accordance with amendment application of F. Joe Hershiser, was con- sidered, designated Ordinance No. NS-100 and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilm,en None Absent, Councilmen None It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Helnly and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Everett Rodney Engel and Rodger Roy Engel, without cash consideration, for a 15' sewer easement north of Roe Drive. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Rodger R. Entel and Everett R. Engel, without cash consideration, for a 15~ 'sewsr easement north of RO~ Drive. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Emma I. Isenberg, in the sum of $187.50, for property on East First Street. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Nelnly and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Eddie and Theressia Baum, in the sum of $~12.50, for property on East First Street. Zt was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Santora Company, with- out cash consideration, for the widening of South Main Street. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, that escrow .instructions be approved and signed with Lena Zirinsky, by Louis Weinberg, Attorney-in-Fact, without cash consideration, for property on South Main Street. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, that escrow instructions be ~pproved and signed with Lena Zirinsky, by Louis Welnberg, Attorney-in-Fact, without cash consiSeration, for the widening of South Main Street. Ernest Giese appeared before the Council requesting that he not be re- quired to pay for off-site storm d~rain in his tract on McFadden Street. On motion o~ Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare an 0rSinance on a definite charge per lot basis for storm drain cost, ~t was moved by Councilman In Re Proposed annexation "Hobart Str~et Annex" In Re Resol. No. 55-139 "Hobart Street Annex" (Hc~ring date) In Re Resol. No. 55-110 Accept Gr~nt Deed Emma I. !senberg (E.lst st.) In Re Resol. No. 55-141 Accept Grant Deed Eddie Baum et ux (E.lst St.) In Re ~ Resol. No. 55-1A2 Accept Craut Deed Harold H. Oreenwald (W. 1st St.) et ux Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the Council go on record as approving the installation of a dry storm drain, of aproroxlmately 300 feet, on the McFadden Street storm drain project, so far as Ernest Giese is concerned, subject to pro-rata cost on furthvr development of his tract, this being made a condition of the final approval of the map when submitted. Petition signed by L.H. and Margaret Murman et al, recommendation the Planning Commission and report of the Boundary Commission were presented on the proposed annexation of appro×imately 16.57 acres north of Hobart Street between the Pacific Electric Railway and Standard Avenue. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, said documents were received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived ~he reading of the Resolution, motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- lng-Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-139 giving notice of proposed annexation to City of Santa Aha of that certain uninhabited territory described herein ~nd desig- nated ~Hobart Street Annex', and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Heinly~ seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-140 accepting Grant Deed" from Emma I. Isenberg, was considered and passed by the following vote:~ Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-141 accepting Grant Deed" from Eddie and Theressia Baum, was considered and passed by the follow- !nd vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-142 accepting Grant Deed" from Harold H. and Gertrude S. Greenwald, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Wi!]lam Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None 331 In Re Resol. No. 55-1h'3 Accept Grant Deed Santora Company (So.Main St.wldening) In Re' Resol. No. 55-1a4 Expressing Council intention to initiate reclassification of certain property (Byron-Jackson) In Re Resol. No. 55-1h~5 Accept Grant Deed Lena Zirinsky (So.Main St .widening) In Re Resol. No. 55-1~6 Accept Grant Deed Lura Y. Gilbert (So.Main St.widening) In Re Resol. No. ~5-1~? Acc~p~ Deed Lura Y. O~lbert (So.Main St.widening) In Re Resol. No. 55-1h8 Acaept C-rant Deed Lena Zirinsky (So.Main St .wigening) . The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, o~i motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carrie~, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-1~3 accepting Grant Deed" from Santora Company, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carrieS, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: :'Resolution No. 55-1~ expressing Council intention to initiate and requesting the reclassification of property from R-1 to M'I District" of a triangular piece of property between South Main Street and Newport Road northerly to the southern limits of the City, and along Newport Road and south of Dyer, being the Byron Jackson property, was con- sidered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogeen Markel, William Jerome, Milforg 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 Dahl, seconded by Marks1 and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-1h5 accepting Grant Deed" from Lena Zirinsky, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Meinly, seconded by Marks1 and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-146 accepting Grant Deed" from Lura yandell Gilbert, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the rea~ing of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the follow- ing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-1~7 Accepting Deed" from Lura Yandell Gilbert, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the follow- lng Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-1~8 accepting ~ro~t Deed" 332 In Re Resol. No. 55-149 Establish white,zone E.side Bush St. btn 6th and ?th Sts. In Re Resol. No. ~5-1~0 Designating Lyon Str.~=t In Re Resol. No. 55-151 Adopting Budget of expenditures from the Gas Ta~ Funds In Re iOrdinance ~prohlbiting possession, for oper&tlon of pinball machine, marble machine lin Re ~Ordinance No. NS-101 Establish,setback lines !Memory Lane west of ~Flower St. ~In Re Ordinance No. NS-102 Declaring the annexation "Wiegand and Matthews ~nnex" from Lena Zirinsky, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, None None Courtney R. Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen The Council having unanimously waived the reading Chandler of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the fol- lowing Reso]uti0n entitled.: "Resolution No. 55-1~9 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accord- ance therewith" establishing a white zone on the east side of Bush Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entit].ed: "Resolution No. 55-150 designating a certain street name to be Lyon Street" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, 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 Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-151 of the Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, authorizing the Acting Director of Public Works to sign project statement and approving and adopting a budget of expenditures from the Gas Tax Funds" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Ordinance prohibiting the possession, use or operation of any pinball machine, marble machine or similar contrivance and providing for the confiscation of such devices, was tabled. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the follow- ing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance establishing setback lines on both sides Of Memory Lane we~t of Flower Street" was considered, designated Ordinance No. N~-lO1 and passed by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Ds]al, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Hein]y, seconded by Daht and carried, the follow- ing Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-102 declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated ~Wiegand and Matthews Anne~" 333 J~ In Re Ordinance Abolishing residence requirement for City employees except Fire Dept. employees In Re Ordinance Abolishing residence requir.=ment for City employees In Re Map of Tract No. 2460 Harmir Const.Co., Janbo Const.Co. et al In Re Record of Survey Msp - Lloyd D.Ba:er In Re Letter of Renewal Li~'hter-Than-A~r Base sewage disposal In Re Agr~-ement .~Clvil Defense Vehicular equipment In Re Lease Dept.of Education In Re Report Diehl & Co. was considered, designated 0r0inance No. NS-102 and passed by the fol-!I lowing vote: Ayes, Councilmen and carried, Dale H. Meinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Jerome, mconded by Dahl lowing Ordinance entitled: "0r~inance abolishing residence requirement for City employees except employees of the Fire Department" the fol- was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. Roll Call Ayes, Co~ncllmen Noes, Counc~ lmen Absent, Councilmen On motion of Councl]m~%n Markel, following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance abolishing residence for City employees" William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel None seconded by Heinly and carried, the was introduced, Roll Call Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen requirement considered and placed on file for second reading. Dale H. Hein]y, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dahl William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler None On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, Map of Tract No. 2460, submitted by Harmlr Construction Inc., Janbo Construct- ion Inc., Helbruce Construction Inc., et al, and bond in the sum of $25,600.00 were approved for the dedication of Shelton Street, Central Avenue and portions of Delhi Road, also the dedication of ali access rights to Delhi Road, and agreement covering improvements was ordered signed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, Record of Survey Map, submitted by Lloyd D. Baer, covering one lot on the west side of Westwood Avenue approximately 61' southerly and parallel to Lot 10, Tract No. 1558, was approved. ,, On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dah] and carried, the Mayor was authorized to execute letter of renewal, dated April 28th, 1955, on Contract N 123s-456~3, for continued service on sewage dis- posal for the Lighter-Than-Air Base, beginning July 1st, 1955. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, proper official was authorized to execute agreement dated May 7th, 1955, for temporary transfer of Civil Defense vehicular equipment. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute lease with the Department of Education, dated April 12th, 1955, for rental of certain rooms at 1104 W. 8th St., beginning May 1st, 1955 and ending October 51st, 1957, at a total rental of $2,073.60. On motion of Councilman Dabl, seconded by Helnly and carried, the communication from Diehl and Com?any submitting statement of condition of City funds for the period July 1,.195~ to December 3lst, 1954, Was received and filed. Agreement ~rynley B. Evans dba Diehl & Co. ~ In Re Communica~ion St,~la M. Seerest In Re Communication J. E.Prentlce In Re Request American Legion iAuxiliary ;In Re Communication Chamber of Commerce (one-way streets) In Re Sidewalk improvements in Tract No. 1299 (H.M.Nni~hbour, Jr.) In Re iAdvertise for bids R~stroom building at Alona St. Park In Re Advertise for bids Electric lamps In Re Request Fre~ E. Smith ~t al ~_a25 W. 1st St. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, proper officials were authorized to enter into an Agreement with Brynley B. Evans, dba Diehl & Company, for an independent audit as required by the Charter for the fiscal year 1~55-1956. , Communication was read from Stella M. Secrest requesting that her neighbors be permitted to remain in their homes located in the proposed Civic Center area until the Library is constructed and expressing disappointment at the failure of the Library bonds. On motion of Co~mcilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the communication was received, filed and the Manager instructed to acknowledge receipt. ,, Communication was read from J.E.Prentice stating his willingness to accept the return of Prentice Park, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel.and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Prentice that the Council does not completely agree with the Editor of the Santa Ama Register refer- ence the editorials on the Bowers Museum and Prentice Park and is not interested at this time in negotiating for the return of the Park. ,, On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, permission was granted Santa Ama Unit No. 131, American Legion Auxil- iary to sell Poppies on May 27th and May 28th, 1955. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and 'carried, the communication from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that certain streets be made one-way, as soon as possible, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance, to be presented at the next meeting, effecting one-way streets, as follows: Bush Street sOUth, Sycamore Street north, between 15th Street and Bishop; Third Street west and Fifth Street east, between Bristol and Lacy Streets, and the Manager instructed to submit his recommendations. Communication was read from the Acting Director of Public Works addressed to H.M.Neighbour, Jr., advising that check in the sum of $157.50 must be deposited for sidewalk improvements before~ acceptance of Tract No. 1299. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the communication was received, filed and check in the amount of $157.50 accepted for sidewalk improvements in Tract No.1299.: On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carri~8, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the construet- ion of one re~troom building at Alona Street Park, in accord~nc~ with Specification No. 672-1; bids to be opened June 6th, 1955. On motion of Councilman Ds/al, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent.was authorized to advertise for bl~s for the ~rnlsh- ing of electric lamps for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, in accordance with Specification No A52 ~, bids to be opened June 6th, 1955. Communication was read from Fred E. Smith and J.B.Sommers, advising that two variances have been obtained on property at 1A25 W. 1st Stree~ and requesting that Mr. McFerran, of the McFerran Screen Company, be 335 In Re Applications A.T.&.S.F. Ry. Co., and Sou.Pac. Co. In Re Request Thomas W. Cosgrove 2221 No. Main St. In Re Request Orange County Builder ~ s Assoc. (placards) In Re Council policy (placards) In Re ;Taxicab ii Applications ~In Re 'Beverage 'iAppllcatlon [[In Re Resol. No. 55-152 ,Establish yellow zone N.si~e Pomona btn Main and Sycamore (S.A.Tent ~ Awning Co.) permitted to secure a license to conduct the business of installing aluminum sores:is commercially at 1A25 W. 1st Street. On ~notion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Dahl and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare an agreement permitting the operation of the business at 1425 W. 1st Street and proper official authorized to execute the agreement. On motion of' Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and. carried, the applications of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, and Santa Fe Transportation Company, before the Public Utilities Commission, for increases in railroad fares, bus fares and coordinated rail-bus fares, and the Southern Pacific Company to increase certain passenger fares applicable to and from int~rmedlate points in San Joaquin Valley and East Bay areas, were received and filed. Communication was read from Thomas W. Cosgrove advising that a 70' front building is being erected at 2217-19-21 No. Main Street and at the north end of this property is a 50t triangle belonging to the City and the two pieces of property comprise the total property between the intersection of Bush Street and N6. Main Street and the south bound entrance to the Santa Aha Freeway, and requesting that the certainl50' section be widened at this time. On motion of Councilman Dahll seconded by Heinly and carried, the matter was referred to the Manager for recommendation. Communication w~s read from Orange County Builder's Association, on behalf of the Orange County Home Show to be produced at the Orange County Fair Grounds and requesting permission to place placards on the lamps posts from May 16th tO June 5th, and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request was granted. It was moved by Councilman Dahl and seconded by Jerome that a policy be established by the Council that in the future such placards not be allowed anywhere for any~cause. Motion lost. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the applications of James D. Robbins and Louis Davis, to drive taxicabs, were received, filed and granted. On motion of Councilman Da/al, seconded by Jerome and carried, the notification of the State Board of Equalization of alcoholic beverage application of Fielder M. Slade, 109 E. 1st Street, was received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Helnly, seconded by Dsuhl and carried, the fol- lowing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 55-152 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accord- anco therewith" establishing a yellow zone on the north side of Pomona Street between Main Street and Sycamore Street, in accordance with request of the Santa Ana Tent and Awning Company, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None / In Re Request Eddie Ba~un (remove curbing) In Re Request T. Powel] Sharp (no p a~'kin~' sign) Request W. C. Kray (loading zone and 2-hour zone) On recommendation of th~ committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, -~ seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Eddie Baum that 18t of curbing be removed at 1111 E. 1st Street, was denied. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Co~mcilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of T. Powell Sharp that a "No Parking" sign be placed in front of his residence at 1622 South Sycamore Street, was denied. , On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of W.C.K~ay that a load- ins zone be established at the northwest terminus of West Buffalo Street at No. Main Street and that a two-hour zone be established on the last half of the block on West Buffalo Street Just off of Nc.Main Request Or. Co. Refrigeration & Fixture Co.!ne. (lo,~6ing zone) Street, was denied. On recommendation of the committee and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of the Orange County Refrigeration and Fixture Co. Inc., that a loading ~one be established at the alley between 4th and 5th Streets, on Spurgeon Street, was In Re Request Ray B. Sandoval ~ool room license) denied. On recommendation of the Police Department and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Ray B. Sandoval for permission to operate a pool room at 1027 E. Fourth Street, was In Re Transfer of funds - Bud?'et grant ed. The Purchasing Agent requested a transfer of funds from Fund 51-249 Clubhouse Capital Outlay to Fund 51-272 Recreation Capital Outlay, in the amount of $230.00 for the procuring of bleachersj and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the transfer of In Re Corps of Engineers Armory site W.6th St. funds was approved. Communication was read from the Corps of Engineers reference the City's offer to go forward with the project of placing an area of approximately 2.2 acres on W. 6th St., together with Joint use park- ins in the Community Center, at the disposal of the military services for the construction of an Armory, and on motion of Councilman Helnly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Manager was instructed to advise Arthur H. Frye, Jr., Colonel, Corps of Engineers, that the City is not interested in any form of negoti- ations included in letter agreement dated May 6th, 1955. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the City Council APPROVED: _ ~ _ yo o~ the ity of Santa Ana aSJourned. Clerk of %he Council Assistant Clerk