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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-06-18City Council met in regular session. Meet~-~ C--1 l e~ to order by the ~or. Council Chamber Santa Ana City ~ ~ June 18, 19~6. 7:~0 P.M. Present: Counc~ !w~u Absent: Councilmen D~le H. ~einly, J. Ogden Markel, W~lliam Jerome, Co~y R. Milford W. Dehl Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of J',~ ~, 1956, readin~ of the Minutes was dispense~ with and approved on motion of Counc~lw~- Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried. "Elks Annex" Ordt n-,~ce This being the d~te set for beaA'~nE pr~tests on ~xation to the City of certain ,,~,habite~ territory designated "Elks ~ex"~ and there being no protests, on tactic: of Coun¢~l.~- He~y, seconded by JeA-~.ae and carried, the following Ordinance entltl, 48 Hearing "Cheek Annex" Ordinance Hearing Vacate portiOn of Harbor Road Hearing Amendment Edith E. Alsbach ~earing Amendment Minnie M. Wild (Revere Copper & Brass Co. Inc.) Bid acceptance Surfacing and lighting of parking lot on 6th St. between Bush and Spurgeon St. "Ordinance declaring the annexation of that certain territory designated 'Elks Annex'" was introduced, considered _~ placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for hearing protests on A--exation to the City of certain uninhabited territory designated "Cheek ~-n-x", and there being no protests, on motion of Counc~m~ Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following entitled: "Ordinam~e declaring the annexation of tb_~t certain territory designated 'Cheek Annex'" was introduced, considered mud placed on file for second reading. This be~-g the date set for hearing protests on the vacation of a portion of Road, communications were read from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company re- questing that proceedings to vacate the a~ea be held in abeyance pending the obtain- ing of satisfactory easements from the abutting property owners, and from the ~outhern Counties Gas 'Oc~pany requesting that their franchise rights be preserved. On .motion of Councilman Jercme~ seconded by Markel and carried, the communications were received and filed. It was moved by Council,m- Markel, seconded by Jerome an~ carried, that the hea~ing be continued until the next meet~ ~. This being the date set for hearing pretests on the amendment application of Edith E. Alsbach for the reclassification of property located on the southwest corner of 17th Street and Grand Avenue, from +.~ R-i, R-2 a~d O Districts to the C-1 District it was moved by Councilma- Heinly, seconded by .Mar~el and carried, that the hearing be continued until the next meeting. This being the date set for hearing and no protests having been received, the amend. ment application of Minnie M. Wild was considered for the reclassification of ~=ately 80 acres, situated 2980.0~ feet south of Delhi Road, on the north side of the Pacific Electric lt~ilway tracks between Bristol Street and Flower Street, if extended south, frc~ .the R-1 to the N-1 District. Oounctlm~ l~arkel requested that the Ordinance showing the reclassification be read. On motion of Councilman ~e~, seconded by Hei]zly and ca.~ried, the following Ordl-~nce entitled: "Ordinance amending Article IX of the Santa Aua Municipal Code creating m~An~mes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 52 of the districting map and adding new ~heet No. 6~ thereto to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. A tabulation of bids was p~esented by the M~m~a~er for the surfacing and lighting of the parking lot on the south side of Sixth Street between Bush and Spurgeon Streets as follows: $,,l]y-Miller Contracting CO. Total $6,476.25 Certified check in the sum of $800.00. R.J.Noble Co. Total $6, 10~ bond. COx Bros. Constructinn CO. Total 10~ bond. NoR'M'Grisamacheck or bo%n~ansYubezttted. Total $2,8~.00 On rec~udation of the Manager and on motion of Counc~m-- ~erc~e, seconded by Markel and carrie<l, the bid of ~:~1y-N~11er Contracting Company, in:the stun of $6,~76.25 was accepted for the surfacing work and the bid of R.M.Grisscm Ccmpauy, in the ~st~a of $~,~.00 wl~ accepte(l for the ins$~l!ation of the lighting system, and al ~ other bids rejected. Bid acceptance Furnishing electric lamps Bid acceptance Legal notices Variance J.F.McCowan Variance Everett Markum Variance Everett Markum A tabulation of bids was presented by the Manager for the furnishing of electric lamps for the period July 1, 1956 to June 30, 1957, in accordance with Specification No, 452-3, as follows: Electric Supplies Distributing Company: At m~=ufacturers standard price schedule in effect at time of delivery, less the following percentage 43~. Guaranteed delivery time after receipt of order i - 4days. Time payment discount 2~ 10th of following month. Kenrad lamps. Gilbert & Stearns: At manufacturers standard price schedule in effect at time of delivery, less the following percentage 37.3~ A further discount of 4.7~ of list value of lamps will be allowed on lamps subject to Federal excise tax upon completion of exemption certificates. Guaranteed delivery time after receipt of order 2 to 3 days. Time payment discount 2% 10th of following month. Lindsey Electric: At manufacturers standard price schedule in effect at time of delivery, less the following percentage BSa. 33~- Guaranteed detivery time after receipt of order 4 days. Time payment discount 2~ 10th of following month. Blower Paper Company: At manufacturers standard price schedule in effect at time of delivery, less the following percentage 46.7~. Section D 1.1 Federal excise taxes 4.7~ Photo flash lamps 42% Guaranteed delivery time after r~ceipt of order 20 days. Time payment discount 2~ 10th of following month. Zimco-Electric Supply Company: At manufacturers standard price schedule in effect at time of delivery, less the following percentage 44~ Guaranteed delivery time after receipt of order 14 days. Time payment discount 2~ 10th of following month. Orange County Wholesale Electric Company: At manufacturers standard price schedule in effect at time of delivery, less the following percentage Sylvania 37~ General Electric Guaranteed delivery time after receipt of order 15 days. Time payment discount 2% 10th of following month. The Manager suggested that the matter of award be submitted to the judgment of the Council as the bid of Zimco-Electric Supply Company is the low bid and Blower Paper Company and Electric Supplies Distributing Company bids are higher but offer to furnish lamps previously used by the City. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the bid of Electric Supplies Distributing Company was accepted on the basis that the lamps are the type of merchandise which the City has used before and all other bids were rejected. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the bid of the Santa Aha Independent was accepted for the pub- lication of legal notices and other matters required by law to be published, for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1956 to June 30th, 1957. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of J.F.McCowan was granted to permit the erection of a neon sign, 17" x 8' long, on building used for the liquor department of McCowan's Market, llll South Bristol Street. On motion of Counc~]m-n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recormnendation of the Planning Commaission was approved and the variance of Everett Markum was granted to permit the erection of a neon sign to advertise the business of a beauty shop at 608 West Edinger Street, subject to the condition that the sign be limited to a sign not to exceed 3' x 6'. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of Everett Markum was granted to permit the erection of a neon sign to advertise the grocery business on property at 602 West Edinger Street, subject to the condition that the sign be limited to a size not to exceed 4' 7' 5O Variance John Wesley Hancock Variance Conrad Ceramics Variance Mrs. Mary E. Underwood Variance Quentin L. Richard Variance Walter A. Bittner Variance Card Construction Co. (John Van Dyke) (See Minutes 8-1-55) On motion of Cou~lc~lman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of John Wesley Nancock was granted to permit the operation of an optometrist's office in apar~nent above garage on property located at the northeast corner of Ross and Halesworth Streets, eliminat- ing the conditions of the Pk Ordinance by substituting the condition that an area be provided for the parking of two cars and subject to the conditions as imposed by the Department of Public Works. Communications were read fro~ the Pl-nning Co~mf ssion recommending approval of variance application of Conrad 0eramics to permit the deletion of rear yard require- ments on property at 1713 South Main Street, in connection with construction of building on subject property, upon condition that ,1 ] provisions of the PK Ordinance are adhered to, and from the applicant requesting permission to withdraw the appli- cation. On motion of Counc~lm-n Eeinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from the applicant was received, filed and permission granted to with- draw the variance application. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Cnmm~ssion was approved and the variance of Mrs. Mary E. Underwood was granted to permit the use of property consisting of .305 acres, at 711 King Street, for construction of a storage war~house, 40' x 80', with steel frame, steel ~d all,m~num roof ~d siding, and cement floor, for storage of grocery supplies, with no retail business. It was moved by Councflm,n Markel and seconded by Jerome, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and the variance of Quentin L. Richard be granted, as amended, so that the uses conform to those shown on plot plan, involving property at the southwest corner of Flower and Edinger Streets, to establish a major service station at the northeast corner of subject property, construct a building to the west of service station, to be located 110' from center line of Edinger Street, and construct a building, maximum size 242' x 100', to the ~mmediate south of service station for a modern shopping center, subject to certain conditions. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that the motion be amended to grant the variance subject to the additional condition that ~ 1 exist~ lng buildings be demolished. Motion carried. Coemr~uication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Walter A. Bittner to establish and operate a real estate and insurance office in existing glassed-in sun porch on property at the northwest corner of Bishop and Birch Streets. On motion of Councilm~n Fu~rkel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the recon~endation of the P]~=~ing Commission was approved and the variance denied. John Van Dyke requested that the condition imposed on Variance Application No.664 of Card Construction Company, granted by the Council August 1st, 1955, reference the requirement of a 5' grape stake fence, be amended to permit the erection of a chain link fence. It was moved by Councilman Heialy, seconded by Markel and carried, that the decision as rendered by P]~nning Commission Resolution No. 834 adopted July 25th, 1955, he re-opened. It was moved by Councilman Heialy, seconded by Markel and carried, that the variance be modified permitting the substitution of a 5' chain lfnk fence instead of a 5' grape stake fence. Request Dewey & Bob ~ s Mixed Concrete (over-size driveways) Resol. No. 56-169 Establish red zone (Dewey & Bob's Mixed Concrete) Ordinance No. NS-18~ Amendment Helen T. Hitt Instructions 'Reso. No. 56-170 Accept Grant Deed Southern Calif.Edison Co. Bristol St. ) Heso. No..56-171 Accept Grant Deed Madeline M. Neilson (Bristol St.) On recommendation of the Mans~er and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by He~nly and carried, the request of Dewey &Bob's Mixed Concrete was granted for twoii 35 foot curb cuts at ll20 East Washington Avenue, subject to the condition that a hedge located between the exit driveway and the existing office be removed entirely so there is no possibility of the sight distance being restricted for trucks leaving through this d~ivewa~. The Council having unanimously waived the r~ading of the ~esolution, on motion of Councilm~ Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-169.concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a red zone on the south side of Washington Avenue between Fuller Street ~ud Grand Avenue, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen Nor~ Absent, Councilmen Milford W. D~hl " The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance No. NS-187 amending Article IX of the Santa Aha Municipal Code creating ch-%mes in district boundaries and amending Sheet No. 34 of the Districting Map to shew the reclassification" of property located on both sides of proposed Brook Street between Highland and ~ubbon Streets, and Bristol and Shelton Streets, from the R-1 to the R-3 District, in accordance with amendment application of Helen T. Nitt, was considered and passe~ by the followin~ vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Counc~ ] men Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler None Milford W. Dahl It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed for various properties and warrants ordered issued covering the costs as follows: Southern California Edison Co. Ltd., Bristol Street widening $1~2.00 Madeline M. Neilson " " " 30.00 L.H.Mur~n et ux McFadden Street widening 210.00 Frank P. Borchard et ux " " " 100.00 The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~lm-~ Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-170 accepting Grant Deed" from Southern California Edison Company, of a road easement for property located on Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. lteinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. Dabl The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitle~: "Resolution No. 56-171 accepting Grant Deed" from Madeline M. Neilson, for property located on Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale E. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler None Milford W. Dshl Reso. No. 56-172 Accept Grant Deed L.H.Murman et ux (McFadden St.widening) The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-172 accepting Grant Deed" from L.H. and Margaret Mmu~n, for property on McFadden Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Reso. No. 56-173 Accept Grant Deed Frank P. Borchard et mx (McFadden St. wideni~qE) Aye s, Counc~ I men Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Wf~liam Jerome,, Courtney R. Chandler None Milford W. Dahl The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerc~e, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-173 accepting Grant Deed" from Frank P. and M~rtle F. Borchard, for property on McFadden Street, was con- sidereal and passed by the following vote: Reso. No. 56-174 Accept Grant Deed T.W.Cartmill et ux (Walnut Street) Ayes, Councilmen Dale W. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-174 accepting Grant Deed" from T.W. and Esther N. Cartmill, for property on Walnut Street west of Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Reso. No. 56-175 Accept Grant Deed Maclavio Sanchez et ux (Walnut Street) Ayes, Councilmen Dale N. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Counci!m~n None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. ~ The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~lm~ Jerome, seconded by Markel and ca~ried, the following ~solution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-175 accepting Grant Deed" from Maclavio and Carmen Sanchez, for property on Walnut Street west of Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Reso. No. 56-176 Accept Grant Deed Albert M. Rice et ux (Walnut Street) Reso. No. 56-177 Accept Grant Deed James D. Vaughn et ux (Walnut Street) Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Counci!m~n Milford W. Dab~ The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-176 accepting Grant Deed" from Albert M. and Ada A. Rice, for property on Walnut Street west of Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale N.Neialy, J.Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R.Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. D~bl ... The Council having un~tmously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitle~: "Resolution No. 56-177 aceepting Grant Deed" from J~mes D. and Nada C. Vaughn, for property on W~lnut Street west of Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Reso. No. 56-178 Accept Grant Deed Robert S. Gerwing (Walnut Street) Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-178 accepting Grant Deed" from Robert S. Gerbing, for property on Walnut Street west of Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale N. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None ~bsent, Councilmen Milford W. Dahl Reso. No. 56-179 Accept Grant Deed Kathryn Stansbery et al (Walnut St~ree t ) Reso. No. 56-180 Accept Grant Deed Schuyler A. Southard et ux (Grace St. & Washington Pl.) Reso. No. 56-181 Accept Grant Deed G.Howard Robertshaw et al (Grace St. & Washington Pl.) Record of Survey Map Schuyler A. Southard et al Reso. No. 56-182 Intention to vacate West Orange Road; fixin~ hearing date Reso. No. 56-183 Delineating Central Traffic District Reso. No. 56-184 Amending Sections 2 and 3 of Reso. No. 5114 Compensation plan The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled!: "l~solution No. 56-179 accepting Grant Deed" from Kathryn Stansbery and Irvin J. Watts, for property on Walnut Street west of Bristol Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. D,bl The Council having ,,nanimoualy waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerc~e, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-180 accepting Grant Deed" from Schuyler A. and Evelyn H. Southard, for property on Grace Street and Washington Place, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jer~,,, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. D-b1 The Council having unaoimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilm-~ Jet,ne, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-181 accepting Grant Deed" from G. Howard and Elieth M. Robertshaw, Charles B. and Lois Jean Linger, for property on Grace Street and Washington Place, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen D~le H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. D~bl On motion of Councilman Jero~le, seconded by Markel and carried, Record of Survey Map submitted by Schuyler A. Southard et al for sidewalk impro%~ments on Grace Street and Washington Place, checks totaling $625.00 submitted in lieu of bond were~ approved and license payment fee in the s%~n of $100.00 accepted. The Council having unautmouslywaived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 56-182 approving map, declaring intention to vacate West Orange Road, and fixing t~m- and place for hearing all persons interested in objecting thereto" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. D~hl The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 56-183 delineating Central Traffic District was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Counctlm~u Milford W. Dab] The Manager reported that the classification of Chief License Inspector was omitted from the Salary Resolution and should be included in Schedule 27. The Council having unauimouslywaived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of CounciLman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-184 amending Sections 2 and 3 of Resolution No. 5114 as -mended entitled 'Resolution establishing a basic compenSation plan for certain classes of employment in the Municipal service of the City of Santa Aha, and establishing regulations for the placement of present employegs within the wage and salary schedules provided'" Reso. No. 56-185 Fixing salary of regular City employees Ordinance No. NS-188 Water service Map of Tract No. 2980 Lee Seivers Advertise for bids Addition to Bowers Memorial Museum Advertise for bids Construction of crew and dispatching building at Corporation Yard Communication Esther M. Evans Communication League of United Latin American Citizens Bonds released on tracts was considered, with the addition of the classification of Chief License Inspector, Schedule 27, and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler None Milford W. Dahl The Manager reported that a new position has been created under the class title of Administrative Assistant, at a salary of $450.00 per month. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman seconded by Heinly end carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-185 fixing the salary of regular City employees not covered by salary schedules" was considered, with the restriction that the position of AMmfnistrative Assistant is temporary and sba!l not continue for a period of more than four months, effective July 1st, 1956, and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale N. Heiuly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, ~ouncilmen Milford W. Dahl 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-188 amending Chapter 4 of Article VII of the Santa Aha Municipal Code regarding water service" was considered smd passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen ~[ilford W. D~hl On motion of Counci!men Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, Map of Tract No. 2980 submitted by Lee Seivers for the dedication of King Street, Ninth Street, Tenth Street, Fairway, T~wengo Place, Lot "A" and Lot "B", and bond in the amount of $43,000.00 were approved, license payment fee in the sum of $2200.00 accepted and the agreement covering improvements was ordered signed. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by ~arkel and carried, the plans and specifications were approved for the construction of a brick and concrete work room addition to the Bowers Memorial Museum and the Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise for bids to be opened July 16th, 1956. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the plans and specifications were approved for the construction of the crew and dispatching building at the Corporation Yard on Delhi Road, and the Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise for bids to be opened July 2nd, 1956. On motion of Counc~lm~n Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from Esther M. Evans expressing appreciation for the adoption of the amendment to the Retirement Act, was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Reiuly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from the League of United Latin American Citizens expressing thanks for the favor- on the petition able response given the people in the Delhi area/for the improvements of the streets, was received and filed. " following On motion of Councilm~n Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the/bonds filed by various firms or persons for the improvements in subdivision tracts were ordered released and imprev~ments accepted as completed: Rand Construction Company Rarmir Construction Inc. et al Daniel Nolbrook Arthur C. Youngberg and John N. Southman Tract No. 2458 Tract No. 2460 Tract No. 2_162 Tract No. 1980 $74, 000.00 $~5,6oo.oo $ 6,000.00 $34,000.00 Bond release Record of Survey Fred W. Bennett et al Communi cation Board of Supervisors (abandonment of Riverine St. ) Communication Commercial Utility Service Claim for damages Claim for damage s Applications Transcontinental Bus System, Inc. et al Taxicab Applications Beverage Appl i cat ions Communication Ruth Armstrong County properties lying west of Santiago Avenue, north of present City limits Request Mrs. Thomas E. Hanigan (stop sign) Request Miguel Baron - (l?~ing zone) On motion of Counc~!m,~ Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, check in the sum $150.00 submitted in lieu of bond by Fred W. Bennett and G. B. Bancroft, for side- w~]~ improvement on a portion of Lot 9 in Highland Street Tract, in Record of Survey No. 175, was ordered released and improvements accepted as completed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the cn~nnunication from the Board of Supervisors requesting the City to institute proceedings for the abando~m-ut of Riverine Street between Sixth and Eighth Streets, was referred to the Attorney for appropriate action. On motion of Counc~]m-n Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication fram Comn~-rcial Utility Service outlining the inferior position of the City of Santa Aha in the Southern California Edison Comp~ rate structure, was received and filed. On motion of Councilm-~ Jerome, seconded by Heialy and carried, the claim of Ignacio Martinez, in the s~ of $300.00, for -11eged ~am~ges to his automobile due to an excavation in the 300 block of East Central Avenue, was referred to the Attorney and Insurance Carrier. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the claim of George Elliott, in the sum of $~4.50, due to ~-m~e to his automobile by tar on a street which was resurfaced, was referred to the Attorney and Insurance Carrier. On motion of Counci~m-n Neihly, seconded by Markel and carried, the applications of Transcontinental t~us System, Inc., Continental Pacific Lines and Pacific Grey- hound Lines, before the Public Utilities Commission, for authority to increase fares,wmre r~ceived and filed. On motion of Councilm-~ Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the applications of Kenneth It. Edwards, Ernest W. Jacobs and Belezaire J. Mouton, for permits to drive taxicabs, were granted. On motion of Counci]m-~ Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the notifications of the Depar~nent of Alcoholic Beverage Control of beverage applications of Betty Jane Robertson, 1211 E. First Street and Leonard J. and Priscilla E. IIolberg, E. Third Street, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman HeWn]y, seconded by Jerome and carried, the c~mmunication from Ruth Armstrong requesting that the vacant lot at lO16 North Broadwa2 be cleaned up, was referred to the Manager for appropriate action. It was moved by Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, that the Clerk of the Council advise the Board of Supervisors of Orange County that the Council of the City of Santa Aha desires to obtain ownership of County properties lying west of Santiago Avenue, north of the present City limits; and, that portion of County property lying east of Santiago Avenue, including that Avenue, immediately adjacent to the above properties, extending easterly towards the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company right-of-way; a portion of the above properties is now being used by the City of Santa Aha as a public park and the remainder is required for an extension of the same park. On recn-,nendation of the Manager and on motion of Councllmnn JeroIae, seconded by IIeinly and carried, the request of Mrs. Thomas E. Hanigan for the installation of a stop sign at 19th and Ross Streets, was denied. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Colmct~man Jex~, seconded by IIeinly and carried, the re~,-est of Miguel Baron was denied for the establishment of a loading zone at 610-612 W. Fourth Street. 56 Request Nick B. Pappas (24-minute zone) Request S±dneyDavis (green zone) Reso. No. 56-186 Establish green zone (Royal Cleaners) Reso. No. 56-387 Abandon yellow zone (Royal Cleaners) Leave of absence APPROVED ~fyor- of ~e~ Of~y of santa On recommendation of the Mauager and on motion of Counc~lm-~ M~rkel, seconded by Jerome and carried, the request of Nick B. Pappas was denied for the establishment of a twenty-four minute zone at 216 W. Third Street. On recommendation of the Manager and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Markel and carried, the request of Sidney Davis was denied for the establis~maent of a green zone at 102 North Ross Street. The Council having unanimously w~ived the reazling of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~m-n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "~esolution No. 56-186 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing a green zone on the south side of Fourth Street between Parton Street and Van Ness Avenue, reference request of Royal Cleaners, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale N. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. The Council having ,,nan~moualy waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilm-- Neinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 56-187 concerning parking limitations and curb m~rkings in accordance therewith" abandoning a yellow zone on the east side of Patton Street between Third and Fourth Streets, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Courtney R. Chandler Noes, Councf 1men None Absent, Councilmen Milford W. p~bl On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Jerome and carried, Dele H. ~einly was granted permission to leave the State from June 27th to July ~rd, 1956. On motion of CO1A~cilm~ Jer~ae, seconded by Neinly and carried, the City Council Clerk of the Council