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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-05-21Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall May 21, 1956. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Present: Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney Re Chandler Absent: Councilmen None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of May 7, 1956, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of CouncSlman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried. . In Re This being the date set for hearing and no protests having been received, the amend- Hearing - Amendment W. F. Croddy Ordinance ment application of W. Fo Croddy was considered for the reclassification of a 19.94 acre parcel of land located on the north side of Delhi Road between Bristol Street and Fairview Road, from the R-1 to the R-3 District. On motion of Counc~lm~u Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of th~ Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in district boundaries and amending Sheets Nos. 54 and 55 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" In Re Bid Acceptance Truck, Aerial Ladder Fire Department was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. . A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the furnishing of One truck, aerial ladder, complete for the Fire Department, in accordance with Specification No. 626-2, as follows: In Re Bid Acceptance Equipment for Booster Pumping Stations In Re ~ariance · James R. Mitchell NackNanufacturing Corporation $51,679o86 The Seagrave Corporation 47,?82.79 On recommendation of the ~anager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jero~ and carried, the bid of The Seagrave Corporation was accepted and the other bid rejected. , A tabulation of bide was presented by the Nanager for the furnishing of equipment for booster pumping stations as outlined in Specification No. 101, as follows: (Schedule) (Schedule) Grinnell Co. of the Pacific (3) $ 1,060.80 (4) $14,338.91 ~m~co Mfg. Co. dba Johnston Pump (1) 32~252.14 Rockwell Nfg. Co. (4) 14,338.9l Byron-Jackson Division, Borg-Warner Corp. (1) 32,933.68 Sparton-Controls Systems, Division of the (7) 23,364.07 Sparks Withington Co. Charles A. Estey ~ (5) 4,698.51 New Idea Marketers Inc., Hydraulic & Power Division (1) 35,366.81 Layne & Bowler Pump Co. (1) 29,994.64 - Rich Manufacturing Co. of Calif. (3) 1,060.80 Peerless Pump Division, Food Machinery & Chemical Corp. (1) 35~009.42 H. O. Lawson Company (3) 975.42 (5) 4,695.24 Wintroath Pump, Divison of Worthington Corp. (1) 33,575.46 Sparling Meter Company (2) 6,608.16 (7) 21,280.48 On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the bid of Layne & Bowler Pump Cc~pany in the amount of $29,994.64 covering Schedule 1, was accepted. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the bid of SparlingMeter Compan~ in the amount of $6,608.16, covering Schedule 2, was accepted. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the bid of Grinnell Company of the Pacific in the amount of $1060.8 less 2% - 30 days, covering Schedule 3, was accepted. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of Rockwell Mfg. Compan~ in the amount of $14,338.91, covering Schedule 4, was accepted. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of H. C. Laweon Company in the amount of $h,695.2~ less 2% - 30 days, covering Schedule 5, was accepted. No bids having been received on Schedule 6, on recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to re-advertise and open bids June 4th. On recommendation of the Manager~and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the bid of Sparling Meter Compauy in the amount of $21,280.48, covering Schedule 7, was accepted. man On motion of Council/Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, all other bids were re- Jected and c~rtified checksordered returned to the unsuccessful bidders. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Co~mission was approved and the variance of James R. Mitchell was grante. to permit the use of property located on the south side of Fairview Avenue, 400 foot frontage, for parking of cars in connection with proposed shopping center adjacent to the south, with ingress and egress to said shopping center, subject to conditions of the Cc~mission and Department of Public Works and the further condition that a fence In Re Variance Lilli~n M. Miller In Re Variance Morley Greathouse et ux In Re Variance Charles W. Patterson et ux In Re Variance Quentin L. Richard In Re Variance Murray A. McDonald et ux In Re Variance David H. Dixon et al In Re Variance Juanita Cannoy be erected on the rear of and along th~ setback line on Fairview Avenue. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Narkel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Lillian N. Niller was grante to permit the use of front room of existing building on property at 1323 W. 1st First Street for barber shop, subject to the provisions of the PK Ordinance. # On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of ~orley and Ua-y R. Greathous was granted to permit the use of existing building on property at 516 E. Washin~gton Avenue for a doctor's office, subject to conditiona aet forth by the Con~ion. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Narkel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Charles W. Patterson et ux to permit the use of pYoperty directly south, and adjacent to, 21~ S. Lyon Street for a giftware plant on rear part of the lot, and an apartment house (four to eight units) on the front part of the lot, was granted subject to the provisions of the PK Ordinance. The recommendation of the Planning Commission was read, approving the variance appli- cation of Quentin L. Richard to permit the use of property at the southwest corner of Flower and Edinger Streets, for a major service station, with signs, to be located at the northeast corner of subject property, with a modern shopping center immediately to the south, and a drug store on portion to the west of the service station, subject to conditions. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the variance was referred back to the Commission for re-posting and re-hearing due to the fact that the affidavit of posting does not conform to the uses shown on the plot pl~ On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Narkel and carried, the recommendation o.~ the Planning Ccmmission was approved and the variance of Nurray A. NcDonald et ux was granted to permit the use of the front part of existing building on property at 1~6 S. Nagnolia Avenue, for professional offices and the rear part of~a real estate and insurance office or barber shop, with suitable signs, subject to the conditions set forth by the Commission. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by ~arkel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of David H. Dixon et al, was granted to permit the use of property at the northwest corner of Edinger and Flower Streets for establishment and operation of a service station for the Richfiel Oil Corporation, with standard Richfield sign as shown on plot plan, subject to the conditions set forth by the Ccmmissiono The communication of the Planning Cc~mission was read, submitting without recommenda tion the variance of Juanita Cannoy to construct a 35 unit apartment court at the southeast corner of Fruit Street and the Santa Ana Freeway. Attorney Royal Hubbard spoke on behalf of property owners in Cameo Park and presented a petition objecting to the variance, which was received and filed on motion of Councilman Heinly, secon- ded by Dahl and carried. Attorney Delbert Larsh and property owners also voiced their objections stating that the apartment court construction would devaluate their property. George Freuhling speaking on behalf of the applicant contended that the property was unsuitable for single family residences due to the proximity of the Freeway. On motion of Councilman U=~kel, seconded by Dahl and carried, the variance application of Juanita ~annoy was denied by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen J. Ogden Narkel, William Jerome, Nilford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chand1~ r Noes~ Councilmen Dale H. Heinly Absent, Councilmen Nor~. In Re Variance Income Centers, Inc. ~III3 In Re Variance Harold M. Grimes et al In Re Amendment Helen T. }{itt et al In He CtJ,~ge Harbor Rd. to Halladay St. In Re Reso. No. 56-144 Changing Name of Harbor Rd. to Halladay St. In Re Escrow Instructions In Re Petition for Crosswalk & Crossing Guard In Re Heso. No. 56-145 Accepting Deed John H. Lindley et ux (Bristol St. ) In Re Reso. No. 56-146 Accepting Deed Dept. of Veterans ' Affairs (Bristol St.) On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Cmmmission was approved and the variance of Income Centers, Inc. was granted to permit a decrease in setback requirements from 50' to 45' from center cf street on property situated on the north side of M~rtle Street between Daisy Street and the drainage ditch on the west, subject to the condition that only two-story buildings be constructed on the property. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the reconmendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Harold M. Grimes et al, was granted to permit the use of the rear ?0' of property at 1238 Cypress Avenue, for employee parking, subject to the conditions of the Ccmmission and Department of Public Works. Communication was read from the Planning Commission submitting Resolution No. 184 recommending the reclassification of property located on both sides of proposed Brook Street between Highland and Cubbon Streets, and Bristol and Shelton Streets, from the R-1 to the R-3 District, reference amendment application of Helen T. Hitt et al. On motion of Council Dshl, seconded by Jerome and carried, a notice was ordered published setting the date of public hearing on June 4th, 1956. , On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Dahl and carried, the recomendation of the Planning Commission approving the change of name of Harbor Road to Halladay Street, was received and filed. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-144 changing the name of 'Harbor Road' to Halladay 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 It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, that escrow instruc tions be approve~ and signed with John Henry Lindley and Evelyn R. Lindley for prop- erty on Bristol Street and warrant ordered issued covering the cost in the amount of $37.o0. The Manager gave an oral report and requested that the petition signed by 119 resi- dents of Linwood, E. 14th and Eo 15th Street, for a marked cross-walk and crossing guard at 17th and Linwood Street near the new Sierra Elementary School, be held up until a Traffic Engineer is employed. 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. 56-145 accepting Quitclaim Deed" from John Henry Lindley and Evelyn R. Lindley, for property located on Bristol Stree' 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 Dabl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-146 accepting Grant Deed" from the Department 'of Veterans Affairs of the State of California, for property on Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale Ho Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerc~e, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilmen: None In ~e Reso~ No. 56-147 Accepting ~leed George D. Phelps et al (Sulli~& 1st St. ) In Re Reso. No. 56-148 Establish 2 ~nd 2 parking Fourth Street In Re Reso. No. 56-149 Establish Yellow Zones Fourth Street In Re Reso. No. 56-150 Establish Green Zones Fourth Street In Re Reso. No. 56-151 Execution of Agreement Engineering Projects Major City Streets In Re Reso. No. 56-152 Condemnation for Widening of McFadden Mt. 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. 56-147 accepting Grant 'Deed" from George D, Phelps, et al, for the construction, maintenance and repair of a sanitary sewer main over property west of Sullivan Street and south of First Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: A~ves, Councilmen: Dale H. Heinly, Jo Ogden Markel, l~illiam Jerome, Milford Wo 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 following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No° 56-148 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing two and two parking on both sides of Fourth Street between Parton and Mortimer Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale H° Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford Wo 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 following Resolution entitled.~ "Resolution No. 56-149 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" repealing certain loading zones on portions of West Fourth Street and establishing loading zones on West Fourth Street between Ross and Patton Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale'H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney Ro 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 following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-150 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing "Green" zones on Fourth Street between Bush Street and Broadway, was considered and passed b~ the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale Ho Heinly, Jo Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney Ro 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 following Resolution entitled: ,,Resolution No. 56-151 authorizing exenution of Agreement with State of California re E~gineering Projects" on proposed expenditure of gasoline tax allocation for major city streets for the fiscal year 1957, 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 Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 56-152 authorizing condemnation of certain real property for the widening of McFadden Street" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale Ho Heinly, J° Ogden Msrkel, William Jercme, Milford Wo Dahl, Courtney Ro Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilmen: None In Re Ordinance No. NS-178 Amendment L. N. Harrison et al In Re Ordinance No. NS-i~ Amendment W. F. C~ddy In Re Ordinance No. NS-179 Amendment Otto Trapp etal In Re Ordinance No. NS~lB1 Amendment Jsmes R. Mitchell In Re Ordinance No. NS-182 Amendment Orville N. Rosebeary In Re Ordinance No. NS-183 De clArir~ Annexation "North of Harvard ~ex" In Re Ordinance No. NS-184 Declaring Annexation "Croddyland Annex No. 1" The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Hein~y and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: '"Ordinance No. NS-178 amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in District Boundaries and amending Sheet No. 22 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale Ho Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford Wo Dahl, Courtney ~o Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilmen: None . The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: · Ordinance No. NS-180 amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating change~ in District Boundaries and ~m~nding Sheet No.~4 of the Districting Map and adding!new Sheets NO. 61 and62 thereto to show the reclassification" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, ~ourtney 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, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No° NS-179 amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in District Boundaries and amending Sheet No. 33 of the Districting Map to show the reclassificatmon was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen~ Noes, Councilmen: Absent, Councilmen: Dale Ho Heinly, Jo Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford Wo Dahl, Courtney Ro Chandler None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-181 amending Article IX of the Santa Ana Municipal Code creating changes in District Boundaries and amending Sheet No. 53 of the Districting Nsg~to show the reclassification" was considered and passed by the following votez Ayes, Councilm~u: ~ale H. Heinly, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen: J. Ogden Markel Absent, Councilmen: None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jeromeand carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No° NS-182 amending Article IX of the Sant~Ana Municipal Code creating changes in District Boundaries and amending Sheet No. 26 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale H° Heinly, J, Ogden Ms~kel, William Jerome, Milford Wo Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilmen: None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-183 declarLn~ the annexation of that certain territory designated 'North of Harvard Annex'" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale H. Neinly, Jo Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford ~. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilmen: None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinsnce entitled: "Ordinance No° NS-184 declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'Croddyland Annex No° 1'" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale H° Hei~ly. Jo Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford Wo Dahl, Cour~ney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilman: None In Re Ordinance No. NS-185 Declaring Annexation "Bullock's Annex" In Re Ordinance Buildin~ Relocation In Re Cost Service Contract State Personnel Board In Re Agreement of Sale and Purchase Amendment County Sanitation Districts In Re Solicitation American Leg. Auxiliary In Re Dedication Northeast Little League In Re Operating Costs S. A. Comm. Co. In Re Advertise for Bids -- Gasoline In Re Advertise for Bids - Electric Lamps In Re Proposed Annexation "Elks A~ex" In Re "Elks Annex" Reso. No. 56-153 The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Oahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitledt "Ordinknce No. NS-185 declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'Bullock's Annex'" 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 Jerome and carried, the proposed Ordinan( regulate the relocation of buildings in the City of Santa Aha, was tabled. . On motion of Councilman D~hl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Mayor was authoriz. to sign a Cost Service Contract with the State Personnel Board for the performance o services incident to the preparation, construction rating of examinations for classi- fications, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957. . On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried~ the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign the amendment of May 9, 1956 to Agreement of Sale and Put- chase dated February 28, 1951, as recommended by the Joint 0utfall Sewer ExecutiVe Committee and authorized by the Boards of Directors of County Sanitation ~istricts Nos. l, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and ll. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Santa Ana Unit #131 American Legion Auxiliary were granted permission to sell poppies, May 25th and 26th. On. motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the invitation of the Northeast Little League to attend the dedication ceremonies and opening game of the season, Sunday, May 20th, was filed and ordered acknowledged. . The request of the Samta Ana Cmmaercial Company was read, for a five cent increase per meter charge on trash and garbage collections, due to the additional operating costs incurred when the City Dump was closed and the additional truck miles per day necessary to drive to the County Dump and on motion of Councilman Dab_l, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request was referred to the Manager and Council for study. ,, On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the furnishing of gasoline for. the period. July l, 1956 to June 30, 1957; bids to be opened June 4, 1956. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing electric lamps for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957; bids to be opened June ~th. Petition submitted by the Elks Building Association of Santa Ana, a corporation, recommendation of the Planning Commission and report of the Boundary Commission ~re 9.186 acres presented on the proposed annexation/of certain real property located on the south side of E. First Street between Lyon Street and Prentice Park. On motion of Council- man Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, said documents were received and filed. . The Council having nnanimous/y waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-153 giving notice of proposed annexation to the City of Santa Ana of that certain uninhabited territory described herein and designated 'Elks Annex', and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Noes, Councilmen: Absent, Councilmen: Dale' H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None to luRe Proposed Annexation "Segerstrom Annex Ne.l" In Re "Segerstrom Annex No. 1" Reso. No..56-154 InRe Claims InRe Advertise for Bids - Surfacing & Lighting for Vehicle Parking Lot In Re Reso. No. 56-155 Accepting Deed Fritz F. Thompson et ux (600 Sullivan St. ) In Re · Report Diehl-Evans & Co. In Re Minutes In Re ~pplication Santa ~ua-Garden Grove Bus Lines In Re Taxi Driver In Re Solicit Funds V.F.W. Post In Re Notice - Terminate Lease Edward M. H~.l PetitiOn signed by Anton H. Segerstrom et al, recomendation of the Planning Commis- sion and report of the ~oundary CommiSSion were presented on the proposed annexation of 77.~ acres situated north of Talbe~. Avenue between Fairview Road and Bristol Street. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, said document were received and filed. . 'l~e coancil having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resoln~ion No. ~6-15~ giving notice of proposed annexation to the City of Santa Ana of that certain uninhabited territory described herein and designated 'Segerstrom Annex Ne. l'~ and giving notice of time and place for hearing of protests thereto" was considered and passed by the following! vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Noes, Councilmen: Absent, Councilmen: Dale H. Heinly, Jo Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford ~. Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler None None On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the claims for damages of Edward Otto Ruhnke, Verna Ruhnke and Edward Otto Ruhnke as parent of David Ruhnke were received and referred to the insurance carrier and City Attorney. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the plans and specifi- cations for the surfacing and lighting of parking lot on the south side of Sixth Street, between Bush and Spurgeon Streets, Vehicle Parking District No. l, ware approved and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for said work bids to be opened June ~th, 19~6o The COUncil ~h~ving 'unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of/ Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-1~ authorizing execution of Quitclaim Deed" to Fritz F. Thompson and Winifred Thompson conveying the City's interest in a sewer right-of-WaY for the consideration of $~O0oOO,'was considered and passed~by t~e following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Noes, Council men: Absent, Councilmen: Dale H. Heinly, Jo Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford We Dahl, Courtney Re Chandler None None '~ On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the statement of funds submitted by Diehl, Evans and Company for the period July l, l~ te March 31, 1956, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the minutes of!the Personnel Board dated March ~0, 1~6, were received and filed. ' On motion of Councilman Dahl,seconded by Jerome and carried, the amendment to appli- cation of John W. Clayton, dba Santa Ana-Garden Grove Bus Lines, before the Public Utilities Commission, for a general raise in bus service fares, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the application of John Co Bland IV, for permit to drive taxicab, was granted. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Dahl and carried, the application of V.F.W. Memorial Post #?ILO for a permit to solicit funds and sell Buddy poppies May 2~th and 26th, was granted. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to sign a Notice to terminate lease of Edward M. Hall, on the ~st day of October, 19~6, with reference to certain property west of Standard Avenue and north cf Edinger Street. In Re Request Chamber of Commerce In Re Advertise for Bids - Water Meters (6-4-56) ~ In Re Plans & Spec. Booster Pumping Stations InRe Advertise for Bids Booster Pumping Sta. (6-11-56) ~ In Re Ccmm~mication J. Ogden Markel In Re Amend 1955-56 Budget InRe Employment Architects Plans & Spec. for Crew Assembly Bldg. Reso. No. 56-156 Red Zones W. 17th St. InRe Bond release Tract No. 2459 InRe Request Joseph McGeehan In Re Request Judge Raymond Thompson In Re Petition Property Owners l~O0 blk. W. W~lnut St. ~ motion of Councilman Da~l, seconded t~Markel and carried, the request of the Chamber of Ccmmerce for a parade permit for the morning of June 25th in connection with their membership drive, was referred to the Manager with power to act. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on 100 - l" Water Meters; bids to be opened June 4th, 1956. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the plans and specifi- cations for the construction of Bristol Street booster pumping stations and related work, were approved. On motion of Councilman Dahl, secbnded by Jerome and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the oonstruction of Bristol S~reet booster pumping stations and related work; bids to be opened June llth, 1956. , A communication was read signed by J. Ogden Markel, Councilman, stating that certain irregularities had occurred in the Purchasing Department on the purchase of cement during the year 1955 and his request to the Manager for a report on his findings. After discussions and an oral report by the Manager, the communication was received and filed on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried. The Manager requested that the 1955-56 Budget be amended by tranferring the sum of $3,100.00 from Fund 60-231 to Fund 23-279 Memorial Park Swimming Pool in connection with operating expenses. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, and seconded by Heinly, that the transfer of funds be approved. Roll Call: Ayes, Councilmen V~illiam Jerome Noes, Councilmen Milford Wo Dahl, Courtney R. Chandler Absent~ Councilmen None Abstaining, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel Motion carried On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Markel and carried, the Attorney was instructed to draw an agreement to employ Parks and Davis as architects, to draw plans and specifications for the construction of the Crew Assembly Building at th~ Corporation Yard, at a maximum cost of $20,0O0.00 ~ncluding all fees and charges. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Comncilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 56-156 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing "Red" zones on West Seventeenth Street between Baker and Towner Streets was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen: Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl, Courtney Ro Chandler Noes, Councilmen: None Absent, Councilmen: None On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the bond of Santa An Bark Estates Unit 2 filed for the improvements in Tract No. 2459, in the sum of $55,000°00, was ordered released and improvements accepted as completed. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and'carried, the request of Joseph McGeehan for limited parking in the 400 block E. Fifth Street and in the 500 block French Street, was denied on recommendation of the Nanager. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the report of the curb usuage committee was accepted with reference to the suggestion of Judge Raymond Thompson, for a sign to be painted on the pavement where North Flower Street enters the Santa Ana Freeway to prohibit any left-hand turn from the right-hand lane, and the communication referred to the Manager for reply. . On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Manager was approved an~the offer of Nathan Rubaloff and nine other property/ 3¸9 In Re Sale of Property Co. Tax Collector Salary Increases Tax~iver In Re Leave of Absence City Manager APPROVED ~o~ ~' ~iFtyj of 1~ ~ was accepted, to donate..twe'tve feet on each side of the 1300 block West WaLnut Street for street pavement and .widening of curbs at the same time Bristol Street is widened, ., On recommendation of the h~uager and on motion of Cou~ci]man Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advise the County Tax Collector that the City has no objection to the sale of lots listed in his letter of Nay ~th, 19~6. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the written recommend_ ation of the Manager, dated Nay 18, 19~6, setting forth salary step increasem for four employees, was received, filed and approved. ,. On motion of C0tu~cilman Jerome, seconded by Dahl and carried, the report of the Police Department was accepted and the application of Donald K, Garlets to drive a taxicab, was granted, On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of the Manager was granted, for a leave from the City from Nay 31to June 2, 19~6 to attend a conference in San Francisco. On motion of Councilman Dahl, seconded by Jerome and carried, the City Council adjourned, Clerk of the Council