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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-04-1611. Council Chamber Santa Ana City Hall April 16~ 1956. 7:~0 P.M. Oity Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: CounciLmen Absent: Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D, hl, Courtney R. Chandler William Jerome Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of April 2nd, 1956, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Councilman Heinly~ seconded by D~hl and carried. In Re Hearing "Eighth at King Annex" - Ordinance This being the date set for hearing protests on annexation to the City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Eighth at King Annex", and there being no protests on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the following entitled: "Ordinance declaring the -~-exation of that certain territory designated 'Eighth at King Annex'" In Re Bid acceptance Floodlighting system at Alona Park was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the furnishing and installing floodlighting system for ball diamonds at Alona Park, in accordsnce with No. 6~?-2, as follows: Gilbert and Stearns $8557.00 IncludiD~ all applicable taxes~ license and other fees. Guaranteed delivery 30 days after award of contract. Wright Electric $9888.00 Including all applicable taxes, license and other fees. Not including lamps. Grimes Electric $9200.00 Including all applicable taxes, license and other fees. Guaranteed deliverY l0 days after award of contract. Santa Ana Electric Co.$9000.00 Including all applicable taxes, license and other fees. G~ranteed deliverY 20 days after award of contract. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by ~ Heinly and carried, the bid of Gilbert and Stearns, in the sum of $8557.00was In Re Bid acceptance Outdoor lighting System for playgrounds and picnic areas at ~lona Park accepted and al~ other bids rejected. A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the furnishing and installing outdoor lighting system for playgrounds and picnic areas at Alona Park, in accord- ance with Specification No. 647-3, as follows: Gilbert and Stearns $ 590.00 Including all applicable taxes, license end other fees. Guaranteed delivery 30 days after award of contract. Grimes Electric $ 800.00 Including all applicable taxes, license and other fees. Guaranteed delivery lO days after award of contract. Sant~ Ana Electric Co.$ 750.00 Including all applicable taxes, license and other fees. Guaranteed delivery 14 days after award of contract. Wright Electric $2262.00 Including all applicable taxes, license and other f6es. Not including lamps. On recnmmendation of the M~n-ger and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by and carried, the bid of Gilbert and Stearns, in the sum of $590.00 was accepted and In Re Variance Fairview Terrace Homes No. 2 all other bids rejected. On motion of Councilman D~bt, seconded by Neinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Fairview Terrace Nomes No. 2 granted to permit construction of houses 50 feet from center of 60-foot streets, instead of 60 feet, and 62 feet from center of street on 8~-foot streets, in Tract No. 2568, located on the south side of Fairview Avenue, west of South Pacific Avenue, if extended south. In Re Variance John W. Hall In Re Variance Godbey & Sons In Re Variance Francis Lee Perkins mnu es In Re Variance David Jackman In Re Variance O. Howard Robertshaw In Re Variance Evan A. Johnson Roll Call Ayes, Noes, Absent, Motion lost. On motion of Counc~lm~ Dehl, seconded by Markel and carried, the reccemaendation of the Planning Con~nission w~s approved and the variance of John W. I~al I granted to permit the use of rear half of lot at 317 South Sycamore Street for parking lot in connection with restaurant and cocktail bar adjoining on the east, in addition to the apartment house on front of the lot. On motion of CouncR]m~ D~h], seconded by Markel and carried, the rec~mnendation of the Pl~n~ing Cnmm~ssion was approved and the variance of Godbey and Sons granted to permit the erection and maintenance of one temporary advertising sign, for a period of one year, on property located at the southwest corner of Bristol and Edinger Streets, subject to certain conditions. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Cnmmission was approved and the variance of Francis Lee Perkins grante. to permit construction of a modern concrete block building on property at 210 South Broadway, deleting the side yard requirements, the proposed building to be used for beauty salon and professional office, and other uses permitted in the "P" District, subject to certain conditions. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending that a variance be granted to David Jac~m-n to permit the use of property at 1139 West Third Street for construction of a one-bedroom duplex, overall dimensions 40' x 25', on front of said property, facing Third Street, in addition to existing dwelling on rear of lot, subject to certain conditions. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the matter w~s continued until the next meeting and the applics ~t to be advised of the deficiency in parking space for the duplex. Co~nunication was read from the Planning Comm~ ssion recc~mending denial of variance application of G. Howard Robertshaw to permit construction of building at 2002 South Woodland Avenue to be used for retail ice cream store, with customer counter inside and drive-up window for direct service to automobile patrons, parking space for five cars, driveways, sign, etc. Allen Alcott, 1906 Woodland Avenue, repre~ senting a group of protestants, objected to the granting of the variance and s~atedll the a~ea ~should remain residential and the type of business proposed would be a definite health menace. The applicant spoke in favor of the variance and presente maps of the area showing various established businesses. Two persons spoke in favor of the variance. It was moved by Councilman Reinly and seconded by Dahl, that a Besolution be adopted disapproving the recn-~mendation of the Con~ission and granting the variance as applied for according to plot plan providing for five parking spaces and to certain other conditions. Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, Milford W. Dahl, Councilmen J. Ogden Markel, Courtney R. Chandler Councilmen William Jerome It was moved by Councilman Dahl and seconded by Markel, that the recommendation of the PI e-uing Commission be approved and the variance denied. Not voted on. A substitute ~otiOn was made by Counc~!~an Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, that the matter be tabled until the next meeting with a i%,1 ] Council in session. On motion of Councilman I~bl, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning C~ssion was approved and the variance of Evan A. Johnson for per- mission to use existing building on property at 813 North Flower Street, for a Chiropractor's office, due to the inadequate parking space, was denied. In Re Variance George W. Farr In Re ~meo8~ut Otto Trapp et al In Re ~endment W. F. Croddy In Re Amendment W.F.Croddy In Re Amendment James R. Mitchell In Re AmenSm-ut Orville N. Rosebeary InRe Nmendment L.N.Harrison et al Communication was read from the Planning Commission recnmmending denial of variance application of George W. Farr to permit a five foot decrease in front yard require- ments on property at the southwest corner of College Avenue and Martha Lane, 171~ and 1722 Martha Lane. Co~amunication was read from the applicant modifying his request for variance on Lots lO1 and 102, Tract No. 1925 in setback from five feet to two and one-half feet. Two persons stood in protest. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Plenning C~mmission was approved and the variance denied. Communication was read from the Planning C~mmission submitting ~msolution No. 965 recommending the reclassification of property located on the north side of West Firs Street between Bristol and Shelton Streets, from the R-2 District to the C-1-P~ District reference ~m~ndment application of Otto Trapp et al. On motion of Counci2 re=n. Dahl, seconded by Reinly and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing as Mmy 7th, 1956. Communication was read from the Planning Commission submitting Resolution No. 969 recommending the reclassification of a 19.94 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Delhi Road between Bristol Street and Faix~iew Road, frc~ the R-1 application of W.F.Croddy, District to the R-B District, in accor~ce with amendment_/ On motion of Councilman D~h~ seconded by Markel and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing as May 7th, 1956. Communication was read from the planning Commission submitting Resolution No. 970 recommending the reclassification of property consisting of approximately 105.72 acres, situated south of Harvard Street, between Harbor Boulevard and Fairview Road from the R-1 District to the M-1 District, in accordance with amendment application of W.F.Croddy. On motion of CounciLman D~h!, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing as May 7th~ 1956. Communication was read from the Planning Commission submitting Resolution No. 968 recommending the reclassification of a parcel of land located on the south side of Fairview Avenue, beginning at a point approximately 492 feet west of the center line of Bristol Street and Fairview Avenue and extending west for 400 feet, with a depth of 1027 feet south, with the exception of the northerly 130 feet of the property measured south from the center line of Fairview Avenue, from the R-1 District to the C~2-PK District, reference amendment application of Jam~s R. Mitchell. On motion of Councilman D~hl, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing as May 7th, 1956. Communication was read from the Planning Commission submitting Resolution No. 967 recommending the reclassification of approximately 12.15~ acres located on the west side of King Street between Eighth and Eleventh Streets, from the R-1 District to t~ R-2 District, in accordance with ~m~ndment application of Orville N. Rosebeary. motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice was ordered pub- lished setting the date of public hearing as May 7th, 1956. Communication was read from the Planning Commission submitting Resolution No. 966 recom~aending the reclassification of property located on the west side of Bristol Street between Santa Clara Avenue and 22nd Street, described as Lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, TraCt No. 2061, and LOt 107, Tract No. 1608, located at the northwes~ corner of Bristol Street and Santa Clar~ Avenue, from the R-1 District to the R-2 District, in accordance with amendment application of L.N.~rison, et al. On motion of Councilman ~Dahl, seconded by Mark~l and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing as May 7th, 1956. In Re Amendment Jsmes H. Kindel, Jr. In Re Variance Norwood & De Longe (extension of time) In Re Variance Melvin Maxwell (amend condition) (See Min.2-6-56) In Re Ordinauce Regulating building relocation In Re Request Richard V. M~xl-ison (eliminate sidewalks) In Re Nap of Tract No. 2949 Roy Russell et ux In Re Tentative Map Tract No. 1693 Aetna Develolx~ent Co. In Re Preliminary Nap Bry~u-Santa Ana, Ltd. Communication was read from the Planning Commission submitting without recommendation the 8~ndment application of James H. Kindel, Jr., for the reclassification of property locate~ on both sides of North Broadway fr~m Tenth Street to Washington Avenue, from the R-3 Distr: to the C-2 District, reference amendment application of J~m~s H. Kindel, Jr. On motion o~ Councflmsn Dehl, seconded by Markel and carried, a notice was ordered published setting th~ date of public hearing as Nay 7th, 1956. Coz~unication was read from the Planning Commission reference Variance granted to Norwood and De Longe permitting erection of signs on the south side of Memory ~ne Just east of Bristol Street and at their Park ~ne entrance at Bristol Street, and rec~mnending an extension of time of one year from April 4th, 1956. On motion of Councilman D~h!, secon~ by Neinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the extension of time granted. Everett Parks appeared on behelf of Melvin Maxwell in regard to Resolution No. 56-~0 adopted February 16~ 1956, in which certain conditions were set out in granting Variance No 731, one of which was the provision for off-street parking for six standard passenger cars Mr. Parks requested that the Council amend the condition to provide for three off-street parking spaces in the front yard, or setback area. It was moved by Counci~mau M~rkel and seconded by Heinly, that the condition on the Variance be modified to provide for three off-street parking spaces, instead of six. Roll Call Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Motion lost. It was moved by Counc~l~ Dahl, J. Ogden Markel D~le H. Reinly, Milford W. D~H1, Courtney R. Chandler William Jerome seconded by Heinly and carried, that the condition be modified allowing the use of the setback on Flower Street for three cars, in the front yard area, as per the plan. Attorney Delbert Larsh spoke on behalf of. several housemovers protesting the proposed Ordinance regulating building relocation and requested that the requirement of it being necessary to have a hearing before the Planning Comm~esion should be excluded as it is arbitrary and unconstitutional. It was moved by Councilman Reinly, seconded by D~hl and carried, that the Ordinance be tabled for further study and consideration on May 21st,1956 Communication from Richard ¥. Murison was read requesting that the sidewalks along that portion of Washington Place shown on Record of Survey be omitted at this time from the re- quirements for the develo~ent of this property. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconde by Markel and carried, the communication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by D~b~ and carried, the request for the elimination of the sidewalks was denied. On motion of Councilman D~hl, seconded by Markel and carried, Map of Tract No. 2949 sub- mitred by Roy Russell, for the dedication of 20th and Olive Streets between Flower and Towner Streets, and bond in the amount of $9,000.00 were approved, license payment fee in the sum of $600.00 accepted and the agreement covering improvements w~s ordered signed. On motion of Councflmau Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 1693, submitted by Aetna Develolmment Company, on property located east of Fairview Road- Greenville Street and between M~vard and Edinger Streets, consisting of approximately 52 acres, was approved subject to the condition that no lots be less than 6000 square feet; that a grant deed for drainage purposes to the west of the property shall be given to the City of Santa Aha, and subject to the conditions as set forth by the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the Preliminary Nap presented by Bryan-Santa Ana, Ltd., owner of a parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Washington and Grand Avenues, ~with 126 foot ~rontage on Washington Avenue and ct Record of Survey Map Louis B. Minter In Re Reso. No. 56-114 Accept Grant Deed Bryan-Santa Ana, Ltd. In Re Record of Survey Map Fairview Terrace No. 2 ~n Re Ordinance No. NS-175 Regulating the keeping of dogs In Re Ordinance No. NS-176 Amending Santa Ana Electrical Code In Re Instructions In Re Reso. No. 56-115 Accept Grant Deed Santa Aha School Dist. In Re Reso. No. 56-116 Condemnation of certain parcels of property (Bristol St. btn 5th and Washington Ave.) approx~m~tely 290 foot frontage onl Gremd Avenue, was approved Subject to the conditions as imposed by the DepaA~ment Of PmblicWorks. On motion of Counc~]me~ Eeinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Record of Survey Map submitted by Louis B. Minter, on property located at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Washington Place, and bond in the sum of $1,000.00 wer~ approved and agreement covering the improvements was ordered signed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~!~en Reinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-114 accepting Grant Deed" from Bryan-Santa Aha, Ltd., on property located at the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and Washington Place, was considered and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None William Jerome On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Record of Surve~ Map submitted by Fairview Terrace No. 2, being a resurvey of Lots 6 to 15 inclusive,! 52 to 54 inclusive, and 63 to 70 inclusive, of Tract No. 2568, located between Lingan Lane and Wilshire Avenue, was approwd. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman N~inly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-175 amending Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 1~ of the Santa ~na Mazuicipal Code regulating the keeping of dogs" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Ooun~men Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D~H1, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Council men None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Reinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-176 amending the Santa Aha Electrical Code" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden M~kel, Milford W. D~b~, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Nilliam Jerome On motion of Councdlm~u Dahl, seconded by Markel and c~rried, the Mayor was author- ized to execute escrow instructions with Santa Aha School District for property on Delhi Road between Oak Street and Kilson Drive. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-115 accepting Grant Deed" from Santa Aha School District, successor to Delhi School District of Orange County~ for an easement on Delhi Road between Oak Street and Kilson Drive; was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Deb], Courtney R. Chandler Noes, ~Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman D~hl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-116 authorizing the condemnation of certain parcels of real property for public street purposes and declaring the public necessity therefor" for the widening of Bristol Street between Fifth Street and Washington Avenue, was / In Re Request kW, met Rogers (Santiago Creek) In Re Request D & E Corporation In R~ Proposed abandonment portion of Harbor Rgad In Re Bond release Tract No. 1705 In Re Bond release Tract No. 2523 In Re City of Orange Proposed annexation In Re Bou~8~v~y Commission (City of Orange, Annexation ~o. 79) In Re Advertise for bids I~rovement of Delhi Road from Park Drive to Bri5%?t. In Re Final report So. Main St. widening In Re Advertise for bids Baseball diamond lighting Memorial Park In Re Prote st Para11 el parking on Fourth Street considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes] Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D,h~, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, CounciLmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jero~le Emmett Rogers ~r~l~y requested the elimination of the use of Santiago Creek fro~ Bristol Street east as a horse trail and on motion of Council ~an Dahl, seconded by Eeinly and carried, the Administrative staff was directed to repost the area on Santiago Creek prohibiting the use of the trail by horse-back riders. Communication was read from D and E Corporation advising that all street improvemen~ are completed in Tract No. 2325 located at Bristol street and Fairview Avenue, with the exception of 127 lineal feet of the alley adjacent to the west of Lots 2~q, 23 and 24, and requesting permission to post a separate bond in the sum of $600.00 guaranteeing the improvement of this portion of the alley within a one year period. On motion of Councilman D~hl~ seconded by Markel and carried, permission was granted to post a separate bond in the sore of $600.00 guaranteeing the improvement of this portion of the alley within a one year period, and completed improvements accepted. On motion of Council~n Reialy, seconded by Markel and carried, the matter of the abandonment of that portion of Harbor Road extending into the property owned by Byron-Jackson Company was referred to the Planning Co-,,~ssion for recommendation. Communication was read from the Department of Public Works advising that improvement within Tract No. 1705 have been completed and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, bond filed by Donald A. Schroeder, in the sum of $6,~00.00 was o, rdered released and improvements accepted as completed. . lil Communication was read frc~ the Department of Public Works advising that improvement within Tract No. 2523 have been completed and on motion of Couneilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, bond filed by Rmm~t C. Rogers, in the sum of $15,500.00 was ordered released and improvements accepted as completed. On motion of Counc~]m~n Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, communications dated April 4, 1956,together with Resolutions Nos. 1356 and 1360 from the City of Orange advising of proposed annexation of certain real properties,w~re received and filed. Communication was read from the Boundary Co~m~ ssion advising of proposed annexation of territory to the City of Orange, Annexation No. 79, of properties ~orth and east of the City of Santa Ana, and on motion of Coancjlm~n Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, a communication was ordered directed to the Boun~awy Commission protesting annexation by reason of Section 35134 of the Government Code State of California. On motion of Coumc~lman D~, seconded by Hemnly and carrmed, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the widening, resurfacing, etc. of Delhi Road from Park Drive to Bristol Street; bids to be opened May 7th, 1956. The Manager submitted a final cost report for the widening of South Mai$ Street fram Bishop to Walnut Streets showing the comparison of cost to bid and estimate, and on motion of Councilman Dab_l, seconded by Markel and carried, the report was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing and installing of all electrical materials fo~ extension of existing baseball diamond lighting at Memorial Park; bids to be opened May 7th, 1956. On motion of Councilman D~hl, seconded by Markel and carried, the protest of Joseph M. Farber reference parallel parking on Fourth Street, was received and filed. 17 In Re Increases In Re Applications Metropolitan Coach Lines; Santa Aha-Garden Grove Bus Lines; Southland Bus Lines, Inc. InRe Report Surplus property from building at Sixth and Spurgeon Sts. In Rs Taxicab Applications In Re Beverage Application In Re Request Attend meeti~n~ In Re 91aris and Specifications; Advertise for bids Construction valley gutters etc -Sixt~, Eighth and Ross Streets In Re Advertise for bids Widening of p~vement on north side of 17th St. btn Towner and Olive Sts. In Re Application to solicit f%mds ~ ?/ In Re Proposed annexation designated "Eatella Annexation" In Re Taxicab Appligation On motion of Council ~8~ Dab_l, seconded by Markel and carried, the written ation of the Manager, dated April ll, 1956, setting forth salary step increases thr~e employees, effective May 1st, 1956, was received, filed and approved. On motion of Councilman Dah], seconded by Markel and carried, the applications of the Metropolitan Coach Lines, Santa Ana-Garden Grove Bus Lines and Southland Bus Lines, Inc., before the Public Utilities Con~nlssion: for authority to adjust rates for a general raise in bus service fares, and for authority to operate a stage and express service, etc. between Los Angeles and Garden Grove, were received and filed. Communication was read from the Purchasing Agent advising that personal property from building at Sixth and Spurgeon Streets was sold at public auction on April 12th, lg56 and the s~ of $544.~0 was received and credited to Fund 85-Parking District No. 1. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the applications of Charles D. Harriman, Isidro Otero, Wilbur Griffiths, Robert C. Br~wn, Billy Ronald Hallett~an~Norri$ Sparrow, to drive taxicabs were received, filed and granted, with the exception of the application of Donald K. Garlets which s~al? be referred to the Police Department for further investigation and report. On motion of Cou~cilm~u ~h]; seconded by Markel and carried, the notification of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of bevera~e application of Park Re~,~l Drug of Santa Ana, 2231 South Bristol Street, was received and filed. On motion of Councilm~u Dahl~ seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of John K. Colwell for permission to attend the Attorney's Spring Meeting at Santa Barbara, April 19th and ~Oth, 1956, was granted. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by D, hl and carried, the plans and spec- ifications ware approved for the construction of valley gutters and pavement sur- facing on portions of Sixth, Eighth and Ross Streets at Civic Center, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids to be opened May ?th, 1956. On motion of Counei]mau Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the plans and spec- ifications were approved and the Purchasing ~ent authorized to advertise forbids for the widening of pavement on the north side of 17th Street between Towner and Olive Streets; bids to be o~nedMay ?th, 195~. Communication was read from the Orange County Council of Community Agencies making no recommendation with reference to the application of Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation for permission to solicit funds, during the month of May, and on~ motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was receive~ and filed. On motion of Councilman Fminly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the application to solicit funds w~s denied. On motion of Councilman D~hl, seconded by Heinly and carried~ action wasdeferred until the next meeting reference communication from the Boundary Commission ~n re- gard to the proposed annexation to the City of Anaheim of territory designated "Katella Annexation". On recnmmendation of the Police Department and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the application of Richard P. Rutherford for permit to drive taxicabs, was denied. In Re Re que st American Sheet Metal Works et al In Re Request Mabel Tra~o Mateer, et al (limited parking) In Re Request Edward R. Siple (over-size driveways) In Re Reso. No. 56-117 Establish red zone.on Washington between Poinsettia & Lacy ( Comm~t~ Ho spital ) In Re No parking area W.side Olive St. btn 4th and 5th Sts. · In Re Length of red zone north side Cubbon east of Main St. In Re Request Ella Fleeting (over-size driveway) In Re State Employees Retirement Law t%\\~-~z~'~ Request was read signed by American Sheet Metal Works, 2709 Halladay Street, and Standard Printed Products Co., 2705 W,]laday Street, for the resurfacing of the streets in the area and the Manager reported sc~e maintenance work is being done but it is not the City's policy to resurface or install hard surfacing at the City'~ expense. On motion of Counc~-n D, hl, seconded by Neinly and carried, the oral report was accepted and the e~munication received and filed. On recommendation of the curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by D-b~ and carried, the request of seventeen persons that a two-hour parking limit be established on Cypress Avenue between Walnut and Pine Street, between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M., was denied. On recommendation of the curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by D-hi and carried, the request of Edward R. Siple was granted for four thirty-five foot driveways for the Standard Oil station at the southeast corner of Delhi and Bristol Street. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman D,bl, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-117 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a red zone on the south side of Washington Avenue, between Poinsettia and Lacy Streets, for the Santa Aha Co, unity Hospital, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale ~. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dahl, Oourtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Willi~ Jerome The curb usage conmaittee reported on the e~tablishment of a red zone on the west side of Olive Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets and recommended the establish- ment of a red zone on either the west side or the east side of Olive Street between Fourth and Sixth Streets, and to establish "no parking" on one side or the other so as to provide the through movement of traffic. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the committee was denied. On motion of Councilman Dab], seconded by Markel and carried, the Administrative staff was instructed to notify Bascom Rush that action will be taken if he does not voluntarily discontinue the parking of trucks and heavy equil~aent in this particula2 A report was read from the curb usage committee reference the length of the red zone now established on the north side of Cubbon Street east of Main Street and recom- mended that the present red zonesnot be shortened as they are very necessary for the safe movement of vehicular traffic at this location and at the present time there is no parking problem on Cubbon Street. On motion of Councilman seconded by Markel and carried, the report w~s received and filed. The Mannger reported on the request of Ella Fleeting, 602 South Birch Street, for az oversize drive~ay to al low the off-street parkin~ . of automobiles at the side yard or the Bishop Street side of the buildin~ actually establishing a parking strip alongside the~ building, which is in a residential district. O~ motio~ Of Council- curb cut. man Dahl, seconded by Eetnly and carried, permission w~s granted for the over-size_/ On motion of Councilman D,h], seconded by Heinly and carried, the matter of the effect of the Charter provisions regarding the State Employees Retirement Law was referred to the Council for consideration at an afternoon meeting. In Re Resoo No. 56-118 Metropolitan Water District - Proposition "W" on June ~th ballot In Re Reso. No. 56-119 Establish two and two parking on 6th St. btn Broadway and Birch In Re Reso. No. 56-120 Establish two and two parking on N.Broadway btn Church and 10th St. In Re Agreement State Employees ' Retirement System In Re Tract No. 2~83 Jennings-Halderman Inc. (See Min. 3-7-55 and In Re Advertise for bids One trUck tractor drawn, 85 ft. aerial ladder /~or of~e-City of Santa Ana- / The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the P~solution, on motion of Counc~]m~n Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-118 cammending the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and placing proposition 'W' on the June 5th, 1956 ballot and recommending a 'Yes' vote on said proposition" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D-h1, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen 'William Jerome The Council having ,,nanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilmen Dahl, seconded by Reinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-119 concerning parking limitations and curb m~kings in accordance therewith" both sides of establishing two and two parking on_/Sixth Street between Broadway and Birch Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dele H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D-h1, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councl~ m~n William Jerome The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~]m,~ Rahl, seconded by I{einly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-120 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" the west side of establishing two and two parking o~_/Breadway between Church and Eighth Streets and between Eighth and Tenth Streets, and on the east side of Broadway between Church and Tenth Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen D~le H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D~h~, Courtney R. Chandler Noe s, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman H~inly, seconded by Markel and carried, proper official was authorized to execute agreement with Coates Herfurth and England, Consulting Actuaries, in connection with amending the City's contract with the State Employees' Retirement System in order to guarantee a minimum retirement allowance of $100.00 in place of the present $60.00 minimum. It was moved by Councilman D,hl, seconded by Heinly and carried, that the 25 foot front yard requirement be waived and a 20 foot requirement be established in Tract bounded No. 2483 submitted by Jennings-Halderman, Inc., involving property/on the north by McFadden Street, east by Standard Avenue, south by Hobart Street and on the west by the Pacific Electric Railroad on Lots Nos. 12, 13, 21, 22, 31, ~2, Al, 42, ~7, 48, 51, 55, 60, 61, 63, 64, 70, 74, 77, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 92, 96, 97 and 99. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by IIeinly and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of one trUck, tractor drawm, 85 foot aerial ladder for the Fire Department, in accordance with Specification No. 626-2; bids to he openSd May 21st, 1956. On motion of Councilman Dabl, seconded by Markel and carried, the City Council adjourned.