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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-03-04186 City Council met in regular session. ~eeting ca] led to order by the Mayor. Council Chamber Santa Aha City Hall March 4, 1957. 7:30 P.M. Pre sent: Councllmen Absent: Councilmen Dale N. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl None Each member of the City Council having received copies of the Minutes of February 18, 1957, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on motion of Cou~cilm~n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried. Awaz~l certificates of completion of administrative training course for Fire Dept. personnel The Manager congratulated the Command Group of the Fire Department, consisting of thirteen Captains and one Battalion Chief, upon the completion of a comprehensive training course in administrative leadership and fire suppression, which was takex on their off-duty time. Fire Chief Garthe then introduced each man and made the Continued hearing Amendment - John L. Nobles award of the certificates. This being the date set for the continued hearing on the amendment application of John L. Nobles, for the reclassification of au irregular shaped parcel of land con- taining 6.83 acres on the east side of King Street between 9th and 10th Streets, from R-1 to R-3 District, three persons stood in protest for the reason that the reclassification would devaluate their properties. The applicant spoke in favor of the reclassification. Councilman Heinly disqualified himself on the amendment application of John L. Nobles. On motion of Cou~c~lm~ Jerome, seconded by Mark~l and carried, the rec~-ndation of the Planning Commission was approved and the Continued hearing Amendment B. L.Metcalf Ordinance amendment application of John L. Nobles denied. This being the date set for the continued hearingsthe amendment application of B.L. Metcalf was considered for the ~eclassification of property located on the west si~ of North Main Street, beginning at a point 270' north and 216' west of the northeast corner of the intersection of Owens Drive and North Main Street, thence north 485.63', thence west to the Santa Ana Freeway, thence southeasterly along the Santa Ana Freeway to a point due west of the point of beginning, from the R-1 and R-2 Districts to C-2- District. _Three property owners inquired as to the street plan for the shopping center. Mr. Gladstone, on behalf of the applicant, stated a 60' street would be considered-and a street at the north end of the property would be of no benefit, but the subdivider would de~icate 30 feet if Bullock's would dedicate 30 feet,fo? a service road on the southerly side of the property. On motion of Counc~me~ Eeinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, the following Ordinanc~ entitled: Continued hearing Amendment Orange County Development Co. Bid acceptance ConstructiOn of stoves and sinks in Park known as "Fairview and Center Property" Presentation of award to J~m~s D. Comber . ~ Variance t{ari~une Whelan Reso. No. 57-37 Granting Variance "Ordinance amending Article IX of the ~anta Aha }~micipal Code creating changes in district bou~8~ries, and amending Sheet No. 12 of the districting map to show the reclassification" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. This being the date set for the continued hearing,the amendment application of Orange County Development Company was considered for the reclassification of property located on the north side of Wilshire Avenue just west of Bristol Street, with a frontage of 1022.02' on Wilshire Avenue and a depth of approximately 271.92' from R-1 to C-1 and R-3 Districts. Numerous persons stood in protest. Ken 1313 South Poplar Street~ presented a petition, containing approxfmately seventy names of persons protesting the reclassification. ~r. Pruitt stated the protes: tants feel this is merely carrying on the old issue and they are in favor of the continuance of the R-1 District on the north side of Wilshire Street. C.W.Hester, on behalf of the applicant, stated the property is probably better suited for an R-1 District, although a portion should be R-3 and C-1 District on Bristol Street to a depth of 240'. On motion of Councllmun Heinly, seconded by Jerome and car- ried, the petition ~as received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Heinly~ seconded by Jerome and carried, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance providing for a C-1 District for a distance of 200' on Wilshire Avenue and 270' on Bristol Street, and the balance of the property to be R-1 District. Roll C-11 Ayes, Counci~n D~le H. Hefn]y, William Jerome, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen J. Ogden l~arkel Absent, Councilmen None A tabulation of bids w~s presented by the Manager for the construction of nine brick stoves and two double sinks in the Park kno~m as "Fairview and Center in accordance with Specification No. 691-~, as fellows: R. L. Steinmetz Total cost $3,570.00, including ~11 applicable taxes. Completion 60 days frc~ date of contract. 10~ bond. Bruce and Krouse Total cost $3,644.80, including all applicable taxes. Completion 30 days frc~ date of contract. No bond Sr check. On rec~ndation of the Munnger and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Narkel and carried, the bid of R.L.Steinmetz, in the s~m of $3,570.00 was accepted and the other bid rejected. The Chief of Police presented a merit certificate and a cash award to Sergeant James Daniel Comber, of the E1 Toro Marine Base, who was the outstanding driver of the ~nth in the Santa Aha Safe Driving Campaign. Conm~mication was read fr~m the Plauning Commission reccmmending denial of variance application of Marianne Whelan to permit construction of a single-family dwelling on rear part of tot at P-17 South Baker Street, in addition to single-family aud duplex existing on front part of the lot. The applicant spoke in favor of the application and said the lot has a 240' frontage. It was moved by Councilman Jerome.and seconded by Markel that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and the variance denied. Roll Call Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen l¢otion lost. J. Ogden ~larkel, William Jerome Dale H. Reinly, ~lilford W. D~hl None It was moved by Councilman Reinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that a be adopted granting the variance subject to the condition of the Department of Public Works that the owner install sidewalk. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilmen Heirnly~ seconded by 188 Variance Scott & Co~ Variance Ramona Ey O'Keefe and Patricia Ey Harris ~ariance George H. Callens Variance ~mron Develol~ment Co. ~#15 Donal K. MacKenzie Variance Dr. Jerome J. Kl~eger Reso. No. 57-38 Granting variance (refer to Minutes 10-21-57) Markel a~d carried, the following Resolution entitled: No. 57-3? "Resolution/granting a variance where the Planning Commission recommended denial" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale ti. Heialy, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen William Jerome Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Hefnly and carried, the recommendation of the planning Commission was approved and the variance of Scott & Company granted to permit construction of one-story sixteen-unit medical building, together with pharmacy and fountain, on property at 119 Edgewood Road, in R-1 District, subject to condition of the Commission and the further condition of the Depar'~ment of Public Works. On motion of Counc~lm~n M~rkel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance application, as amended, of Ramona Ey O'Keefe and Patricia Ey ;;~wris granted to permit construction of a concrete building at 901, 903, 905, 907, ~0~ and 911 Bush Street, for barber shop, dress shop, sporting goods shop, advertising agency and restaurant, subject to con- ditions of the Commission and the further conditions of the Department of Public Works. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance of George E. Callens granted to permit construction and occupancy of a one-story, professional-type building, approximately 55' x 57', on property at 1415 South Broadway, with deleti~ of the side-yard requirement on north side of building, space to be provided for o~ street parking for 13 to 15 cars, as shown on plot plan, the building to be used fo~ one firm of Accountamts and one firm of Attorneys. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Co~g~ission was approved and the variance of Amron Development Company granted to permit establishment of temporary sales office and erection of nineteen temporary directional signs, to advertise new houses in new trac~s, locate¢ at Halladay Street between Beverly Place and Myrtle Street, subject to conditions as imposed by the Corem1 ssion. On ~otion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Corem1 ssion was approved and the variance of Donal K. MacKenzie granted to permit establishment and operation of a photographic ~wkroom and office for a photographic service, in existing building on property at 208 South Sycamore Street, subject to conditions as imposed by the Commission and the Department of Public Works. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending denial of variance application of Dr. Jerome J. Krueger to permit construction of a medical office building, 41'6" x 50', consisting of office space for the applicant and for one other doctor, with six off-street parking spaces, on property at the southwest corner of the intersection of Flower Street and Washington Avenue. It w~s moved by Counci~m~n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that a Resolution be adopted granting the variance subject to conditions as imposed by the Department of Public Works and the further condition that the plot plan, as submitted with the applicati be adhered to. The Council having ,mantmously waived the reading of the Resolutio on motion of Councilman Reinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following 189 Continued hearing "Vehicle Parking District No. 1" Request Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-38 granting a variance where Planning Commission reccmEended denial" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. I~bl Noes, Councilmen William Jer~ne Absent, Councilmen None This being the date set for' the continued hearing of protests on assessments in the proceeding known as "Vehicle Parking District No. l", the Clerk read the Attorney's report dated February 27, 1957, reference the proceeding to be followed. On of Councilm~ Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the report was received and filed. Attorney Willis J. Clemens, representing The Church of the Messiah pro- tested the amount of the assessment on the basis of the benefit derived and stated that business establishments derive the greatest amount of benefit from the parking lot; the method of assessment is arbitrary and suggested that the assessment in the sum of $2,253.25 be revised for the Church. Attorney Roy Giordane, representing The First Congregational Church, requested that the assessment be reduced as the Church derives no benefits from the parking lot as the parishioners use the parking lot directly across the street on Sundays or for other Church meetings and rec that the matter be reconsidered. Attorney John N. Stanley, representing Katherine and George Dryer, protested the nn~easonableness of the assessment on his clients. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Jerome and carried, that the protest of Katherine and George Dryer be denied. It was moved by Councilman Helnly, by Jerome and carried, that the protest of Roy J. Lyon be denied. It was moved by Counc~lm~u Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that the protest of Esther MacFarlane and protest of Josiah S. Talcott be denied. It was moved by Counc~lma~ Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that the protest of Everard L. Stovall be denied. It was moved by Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that protest of Gertrude M. Burns be denied. It was moved ~by Councilma~ Hein~y, secende by Markel and carried, that the matter be referred to the Department of Public Works for a revision of the spread of the assessment. It was moved by Councilman Eeinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that the employment of ~'Melveny and Myers, Bonding Attorneys,be authorized to examine and advise on the proceedings and render an opinion regarding the bonds. It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Neinly and carried, that the assessments on the three Churches be reduced to one-third of the present assessment, ~the assessment on the Telephone Company property be reviewed for possible adjustment and all others be adjusted accordingly. Rol~ Call Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilm~n Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, William Jerome, Milford W. D~bl None None Councilra~ Jero~le was excused from the meeting at 11:00 P.M. Communication was read from Izaak Walton League of America, Inc., advising that the League is planning to erect a Clubhouse on the City property near the Santa Aha River and requesting a reclassification, by the City, from the R-2 to the R-3 Distri. of the easterly 100' of the leased area, where the Clubhouse would be located. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the c~ication was received and filed. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried the request was referred to the P~uing Commission with instructions to institute proceedings to change the zone on the particular property referred to. :190, Map of Tract No. 3105 Juanita Cannoy Map of Tract No. 3141 Emmet S~ ~pgers Tentative Map of Tract No. 3205 ~met C. Rogers Tentative Map of Tract No. 3217 Industrial Enterprises, Inc. Tentative ~ap of Tract No. 3210 W.D.Greschner Co. Co~mnunications Nathan Rubaloff (Walnut Street extension) Instructions Instructions Reso. No. 57-39 ~mending Budget for fiscal year 1956-1957 On motion of Cou~cflm~n Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, Map of Tract No. 3105, submitted by Juanita Cannoy, for eleven lots on Wright Street and Fruit Street, was approved, subject to the filing of a cash bond in the s~n of $9,300.00 license payment fee in the amount of $550.00 accepted and agreement covering improvements was ordered signed. On motion of Counc~lm~ Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, Map of Tract No. ~l~l, submitted by ~,met C. Rogers, for the dedication of eleven lots on Westwood Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue and bond in the sum of $8,300.00 were approved, license pa2ment fee in the amount of $550.00 accepted and agreement covering improvements was ordered signed. On motion of Cou~cilm~ Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3205, submitted by ~,met C. Rogers, of property located between Baker an~ Greenbrier Streets and between 19th and 22nd Streets, and consisting of twenty- three lots, was approved, subject to the conditions as set forth by the Department of Pablic Works. On motion of Counc~m~ Reinly, seconded by Markel and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3217, submitted by Industrial Enterprises, Inc., of property located on the east side of Kllson Drive, south of Dyer Road, and consisting of seven lots, was approved, subject to certain corrections and eliminations of statements as shown on the map. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, Tentative Map of Tract No. 3210, submitted by W. D. Greschner Company, of property located on the east side of McClay Street between Warren and McFadden ~treets, and consisting of twenty lots, was approved, subject to conditions as imposed by the Department of Public Works. Communications were read from Nathan Rubaloff advising that a part of Tentative Tract No. 2494, will not be subdivided, which is approximately 84' x 500', and is a part of the Walnut Street extension, and suggesting that Mr. Fred Woslum grant to the City a deed, without cost. Mm-. Rubaloff offered to negotiate for the removal of the water well, on the property, without cost, providing the City will make certain improvements. On motion of Councilman Neinly, seconded by Markel and car- ried, the communications were received, filed and referred to the M~ager to study the matter with Mr. Rubaloff. It was moved by Councllmeu Heinly, seconded by M~rkel and carried, that amended escrow instructions be approved and signed with Mildred L. Kenyon, for property on North Bristol Street. It was moved by Counc~m~u Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, that escrow instructions be approved and signed with Ernest C. Wilson et ux, for the purchase of 4.686 acres of property Immediately east of Prentice Park on Main Street, Tustin for park pmrposes, and the Director of Finance instructed to issue warrant for the sam of $32,500.00. The Council having nnantm~usly waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~lm~ Neinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the follOWing Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-39 emending the Annual Budget for the fiscal year 1956-1957" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councllm~n Dale R. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, ~ilford W. D~bl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome 191 Reso. No. 57-40 Accept Grant Deed Mildred L. Kenyon (Bristol St. ) Reso. No. 57-41 Accept Grant Deed Orange Avenue Christian Church Reso. No. 57-42 Accept Grant Deed Flavia L. Barker ~Bishop St.east of Cedar ~ Reso. No. 57-43 Accept Grant Deed Orange Avenue 0hristian Church Reso. No. 57-~4 Accept Grant Deed W.F.Croddy et ux Reso. No. 5T-45 Authorizing execution of indenture with Southern Pacific Co. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Coun'cilman Neinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-40 accepting Grant Deed" from Mildred L. Kenyon, for an easement for street purposes on Bristol Street, in the sum of $280.00, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, . Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D~bl Noes, Councilmen None Absent,~ Councilmen William Jerome The Council having unenimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-41 accepting Grant Deed" from Orange Avenue Christian Church, for an easement for road purposes on the east end of Camile Street and the north side of Bishop Street, eszt of Tract No. 3113, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dahl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Reinly and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-42 accepting Grant Deed" from Flavia L. Barker, for an easement for street purposes on property on Bishop Street east of Cedar Street, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Reinly, J. Ogdmn Markel, Milford W. Dsbl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome The COUncil having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councflm~n Helnly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-43 accepting Grant Deed" from Orange Avenue Christian Church, for an easement for street purposes for an ~!ley between Camtle and Bishop Streets, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dale N. Reinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D~hl Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Neinly, seconded by Markel and carrie~, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-44 accepting Grant Deed" from W.F. and Maurine M. Croddy, for an easement for the construction and of a water main on Harbor Boulevard, without cash' consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Dele R. He;~nly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Noes, COunCf lm~n None Absent, Councilmen William Jerome The Council having ,m.u~mously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counct!msu Heiuly, seconded by Markel and c~rried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-45 authorizing execution of an indenture With Southern Pacific Company" in consideration of $25.00, granting the right to the City to construct, maintain and operate a 12 inch water pipe line beneath the tracks and property of the Railroad right-of-way and Delhi Road, was considered and passed by the vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. 0gdenMarkel, Milford W. D-b1 None William Jerome Reso. No. 57-46 Santa Clara Avenue declared through street Reso. No. 57-47 Prohibiting parking on First Street from Birch to Main Sts. Reso. No. 57-48 Sycamore Street declared through street ~ao Reso. No. 57-49 Establishing red zones on Sycamore Street and on Tenth Street Ordinance No. NS-233 Amendment Planning Commission - (East and west sides 17th st.) Ordinance No. NS234 Providing for the holding of a General Mm~uicipal Election April 9, 1957 The Council having ~m~nimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councl!~n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-~6 concerning through streets in the City of Santa Aha" being Santa Clara Avenue to begin at the east property .line of Bristol Street and end at the west property line of Broadway, was considered and passed by the follow- vote: Ayes, Counc5 Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale N. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D~hl None William Jerc~e The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the R~solution, on motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following R~solution "Resolution No. 57-47 prohibiting parking on First Street, from Birch to Main, with exceptions, during certain hours of the day" was considered and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. D~bl None William Jerceae The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councflm~n Reinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-~8 concerning through streets in the City of Santa Aha" being Sycamore Street to begin at Seventeenth Street and to end at Bishop StrSet, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Counci~m~n Absent, Councilmen Dale R. lteinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dab~ None William Jerome The Council having ~n~uimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilm~u Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution "Resolution No. 57-49 concerning parking lfmttations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing red zones on Sycamore Street between Church and Tenth Streets and Washington and Tenth Streets, and on Tenth Street, between Main Street and was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Dale R. Heinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. I1~hl None William Jerome The Council having ,ms~imously waived the reading of the 0rdS~uee, on motion of Councd~man Markel, seconded by Reinly and carried, the following Ordinance entitl. "0rdjnsnce No. NS-2~3 amendiugArticle IX of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code creating changes in district boun8eries, and amending Sheets No. 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 1~, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23 and 25 of the Districting Map to show the reclassification" of the existing C-1 and C-2 Districts abutting the north and south sides of East and West Seventeenth Street, between the east corporate l~ml ts at Wright and Streets, and the west corporate limits at the Santa Aha River, by the addition thereto of PK, reference Planning Commission initiated amendment, was considered passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, Counc ~ 1 Absent, Councilmen Dale H. Neinly, J. Ogden Markel, Milford W. Dnbl None William Jerome The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Ordinance, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the following Ordinance "Ordinance No. NS-234 providing for the holding of a General Municipal Election in the City of Santa Ana, California, on the 9th day of April, 1957, for the election of City Officers of said City, giving notice of said Election, designating the polling places, the hours during which the polls shall be opened, the officers to be elected, and appointing Election Officers to serve at said Election" ..% was considered and passed by the following vote: - 193 Request to Planning Commission - extend Civic Center area Application to solicit funds Application to solicit funds Application to solicit funds ~/ Protest F.E.Carter Communication Robert H. Jacobs Communication James S. Utt, et al (E. Chestnut Street) California Roadside Council - Senate Bill 666 Communication Lakewood Pan-American Parade Association Protest A.R.Tompkins (Skate Ranch) Proposed annexation City of Garden Grove Annexation No. 14 Ayes, Councilmen Dale H. Heinly, J. Ogden Mark~l, Milford W. Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen. William Jer~ne On motion of Counc~lm~n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, it W~s recnmmended to the P]~ing Ca-mission that the Civic Center area be extended to include Van Ness Avenue between Sixth and Eighth Streets, and the easterly one-half of the block bounded by Van Ness Avenue, Sixth, Parton and Eighth Streets. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of American Cancer Society, Orange County Branch, for permission to solicit funds April 8th through April 20th, 1957, was granted. On motion of Counc~m~n Mark~l, seconded by Heinly and carried, the request of Blue Star Mothers of America, for permission to solicit funds May 3rd, 1957, was granted. On motion of Councilman Helnly, seconded by Markel and carried, the r~quest of Jack Fisher Chapter No. 23, Disabled American Veterans, for permission to solicit funds and to conduct a Baby Show, was granted. Coemmu~ication was read fr~n F. E. Carter, owner of property at ll20 Russell Avenue, protesting the condition of Russell Avenue between Shelton and Rosewood Streets, and on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the matter was referred to the Department of Public Works for report. Communication was read from Attorney Robert H. Jacobs, expressing appreciation for the cooperation of Director of Public Works, Hugh H. Foreman and Inspector, Ted in the cases of Bond and Moore versus the City, and on motion of Counc~l~-~ Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the matter was referred to the Manager and communi- cation ordered filed. C~unication was read from James S. Utt,et al, owners of ~roperties adjacent to.or in the vicinity of East Chestnut Street Immediately east of the Santa Fe l~ilroad tracks, advising that due to recent engineering, regrading and destruction of long existing drains on East Chestnut Street, that the rain on February 23rd caused a large amount of water to stand on the street making it impassable. On motion of Counc~lm~n Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the cnm,nn%ication was referred to the Manager for report. Communication was read from California Roadside Council with copy of State Senate Bill 666 to prohibit outdoor advertising from Freeways and scenic highways and re- questing support on the matter and submitting bulletin and facts with reference thereto. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the cc~mnunication was referred to the City Council as a committee of the whole. Conmmmication was read from Lakewood Pan-American Parade Association advising that the eleventh annual Pan-American Festival Parade will be held on April 13th and enclosing an entry blank for the City if it desires to enter a float. On motion Councilman Helnly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication was received, filed and referred to the Chamber of Commerce for action. Communication was read from the Board of Supervisors submitting letter frc~ A. R. Tompkins, 719 Chalynn Circle, Orange, protesting against the admission charge of the Skate Ranch, North Main Street, and on motion of Councilm~u Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the protest was referred to the Manager for answer. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication fro~ the Boundary Commission was received and filed, reference the proposed ation of territory to the City of Garden Grove, Annexation No. ll~. Taxicab Driver's Applications Beverage Application Communication Southern California Council of Outdoor Advertising Advertise for bids Training Tower Safety Net Protest Edw. B. R~niker (Markham's and Chef's Hut) Request 20-minute zone (Elmer S. Sullivan) Freem~u M~. rton (over-size driveway) Notice of Completion Bristol Street Pumpin~ Station Legal advertising Ordinance Inspeetion fees on building relocation applications Plans and Specifications Reconstruction Delhi Road On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the applications of Wayne N. Swanson, Palmer P. Gillette, and Harold G. Ritter, to drive taxicabs, were approved and permits granted. On motion of Councilman Beinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the notification of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of beverage application of Jess Allen, 648 North Van Ness Avenue, was received and filed. On motion of Counc41m~n Be~nly, seconded by Markel and carried, the conmnn~ication from.the Southern California Council of Outdoor Advertisin~ opposing Senate Bill 666 reference outdoor advertising, was tabled. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a training tower safety net, for the Fire Department; bids to be opened April l, 1957. The Manager orally reported on the protests of Edward B. Riniker, et al, reference the trash and garbage cans of Markham Appliance Company and Chef's Hut, which are left, for long periods of time, on the sidewalk on the west side of Bush Street, the Markham parking lot and stated that the owners had made arrangements to have the trash picked up on the Bush Street side, and the garbage cans would be set out about 6:30 P.M., just before the pickup and brought in after the collection is made On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the complainants of the .report. On motion of Counci~m~u Markel, seconded by Heinly and carried, the recommendation of the curb usage c~m~ittee was approved and the request of ~.~mer S. Sullivan, 1232 South Main Street, for a twenty-minute zone, was denied. On motion of Councilman Iieinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the recummendation of the curb usage committee was approved and the request of Free, nan Morton, 321 McFadden Street, for an over-size drivewny, was granted. On motion of Councilman Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the work was for the construction of the Bristol Street Pumping Station, as performed by Bovee and Crail Construction Company, and the Manager instructed to file and record a Notice of Completion. It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Pfeinly and carried, that the legal advertising be awarded to the Register Publishing Company for the balance of the year on the basis of their bid as submitted for the fiscal year beginning July l, 1956. On motion of Counci~mu Heinly, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance entitled: "Ordinance providing inspection fees on building relocation applications" was introduced, considered and placed on file for second reading. On motion of Councilman Heialy, seconded by Markel and carried, the plans and specifications were approved for the reconstruction of Delhi Road, frc~ Park Drive to Flower Street, including curbs on the north side and approximately 52' of paving in width. On motion of Cpunc~u Reinly, adjourned. seconded by Markel and carried, the City Council CLERK OF THE COUNCIL