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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-07-01Cotu~cil Ch~be r S'~ta 7ma City Hall July !~ 1~. 7:30 P.M. City Council met in regular session. ~,~eting called to order by the ~.~yor. Present: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard~ Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. He-Il, J. Ogden ~,~rke!, Dale H. Heinly None Each member of the City Co~ucil having received copies of the ~,[inutes of Jua~e l f, 1>~7, reading of the Minutes was dispensed with and approved on mo~_o~% of Com~ci~an Hubbard~ seconded by Gomld ~d carried. Prese~tation of award Co~ci~an ~kel presen~d a merit certificate and a cash award to Father Patrick to Father Patrick ~hert~ ~.~o&~ ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ ~herty of St. Joseph's Church, 727 Minter Street~ who was the outst~di~ driver Presentat~io~ of Certific8te of Co~m~endation to Police Depar~'~ent ~f the month in the Santa Pa~a Safe Driving Campaign. F. ~,~rtin Post~ Regional Director of AllState ~fet~, Crusade presented a Certificate of Commendation to Chief of Police E,J. Allen and the Police Department, for their efforts in working for a safer comm~ity. Chief Allen commended Lieutenant Gross Presentation of Certificate of Con~cndation to C.C.Wilkinsoa 1957-58 Budizet and the Traffic Officers for the safety record established. C.C.Wil~inson, Managing Editor of the Register was presented a Certificate of Commendation by F. Martin Post, Regional Director of ;dlState Safety C~sade, for its able and unfailing support of the Traffic Safety Program. This being the date set for hearing on the 1957-1958 Budget, on motion of Council- man Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried~ the hearing was continued until July Conti~led Hearint~ ~North of Smeltzer Bnnexation'~ This bei~ the date set for the continued hearin~t of protests on annexation to the Cits, of certain inhabited territory design%areal "North of Smeltzer ;~nnexation", the Clerk read her report giving the result that the area has a total assessed land valuation of $1,40!,075.00; the total assessed value of the land represented by the protestants whose protests were filed, was found to be $776,354.00~ and from these figures more thm~ 54~'~ of the pror~rty ow~ers have protested against the annexation. The Mayor declared the hearing closed ~nd determined that protests have bee~ 279 ~ariance Bristol Park Tra~% No. ~08 g//13 Variance Bristol Park Tract No. 2209 ~ #/3 Variauce Doris L. Clinton Traxler ~73 sed amendment to Municipal Code "General Agricultural District" Preliminary Record of Survey - Elnoran, Inc. ~F~-' Preliminary Record of Survey - Orange County Development Co. Reso. No. 57-170 Accept Grant Deed Orange County Development Co. Record of Surv~M~p Orange County Development Co. made by more than 50% of the owners of the property in the territory and no further proceedings will be taken on the proposed annexation. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Comm~ ssion was approved and the variance of Bristol Park granted to permit the erection of one lO' x 20' temporary subdivision sign, instead of the 12' x 2~' 'sign requested, on Lot 68, Tract No. 2208,. located on the west side of Pacific Avenue, l~O' south of St. Andrew Place, subject to a condition. On motion of Councilman Gould, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Co~muission was approved and the variance of Bristol Park granted to permit the erection of a 10' x 20' double-face temporary subdivision sign on Lot 90, Tract No. 2209, located at the southwest corner of Bristol Street and St.Andrew Place, subject to a condition. Communication was read from the P]au~ing Commission recmm~ending denial of variance application of Doris L. Clinton Traxler to permit the conversion of an existing garage into an apartment on property at 2017 Maple Street, decreasing the required 15' distance between dwellings to 7½'. On motion of Counc~m~n Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the variance denied. Communication was read from the Planning Commission recommending approval, as amended, of proposed amendment to the Municipal Code, Article IX, Planning and Zoniz , by the addition thereto of .a new district to be known as the "General Agricultural District". On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the matter was referred to the Attorney for preparation of an Ordinance and the date of hearing protests set August 5th, 1957. On motion of Councilm~u Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, Preliminary Record of Survey submitted by Elnoran, Inc., on property located just back of the 150' x 150' parcel of land at the southwest corner of Fairview Avenue and Bristol Street, with 33~' frontage on Bristol Street and 300' frontage on Fairview Avenue, consist- lng of ~.483 acres, was approved subject to conditions of the Department of Public Works. On motion of Cou~cilm~u Gou~ld, seconded by Markel and carried, Preliminary Record of Survey submitted by Orange County Develolmment Campany, on property located at the .northwest corner of Bristol Street and Wilshire Avenue, consisting of 0.513 acres, was approved subject to conditions of the Department of Public Works. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-170 accepting Grant Deed" fro~ Orange County Develolmuent Company, for an easement for street purposes at the nor~Swest corner of Wilshire Avenue and Bristol Street, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. ~.11, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Heinly Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilmau Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, Record of Survey Map submitted by Orange County Development Company on property located at the north- west corner of Bristol Street and Wilshire Avenue, consisting of O.513 acres, and bond in the amount of $2,500.00 were approved and agreement ordered signed. Map of Tract No. 3226 John A. Siegel et al Relocation of building - State House Sales, Inc. Protest Cleve Sedoris Agreement Dike and Colegrove Tract No. 2~83 Agreement Dike and Colegrove Tract No. 2626 Reso. No. 57-171 Accept Grant Deed State of California ~eso. No. 5.7-172 Accept Grant Deed Gre schner Investment Co.-Gorlin Account, et al On motion of COl~c~lm~ Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, Map of Tract No. 3226, filed by John A. Siegel, J.L.Bascom and John H. Siegel, for the dedication of Fruit Street between Grand Avenue and the Freeway, and bond in the amount of $14,000.00 were approved, license payment fee in the sum of $450.00 accepted and agreement covering improvements was ordered signed. ff Com~unications were presented from State House Sales, Inc., and from the Director of Building Safety. and Housing, reference reconsideration of applications for relocatio of houses from 4731 Vista Del Monte, Los Angeles to 2120 West Fifth Street and from 8315 Clybourne, Los Angeles to ~ll4~ West Fifth Street. Mr. Gordon representing the applicants presented pictures of the houses they desire to move into the City and stated the buildings will be brought up to all standards as required by the Building Code and will submit a performs, ce bond insuring that al I improvements will be complied with and al 1 work, as recommended, will be satisfactorily completed. On motion of Cou~ct]m~u Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the c~mmunicatlons were received and filed. On motion of Council~u Hall, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the m~tter was held over until the next meeting for further investigation. Communication was presented from Cleve Sedoris, owner of an apartment house at 210- 16 North Ross Street, objecting to David Wellbrook operating the loud speaker in a religious broadcast from his truck parked on the east side of Ross Street at Birch Park and petition signed by fifteen tenants of the building objecting to the dis- turbance and nuisance. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication and petition were received and filed. Mr. Sedoris stated the operation of the loud speaker is a great disturbance to his tenants and the truck is bei~ used as living quarters by the operator who is also using the City facilities at the Park. On motion of Councilman 'Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the matter was referred to tD~ ~ger for a complete report. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute agreement with Dike and Colegrove covering collection for disposal of sewage, for a period of ten years, from any person connecting into sewerage facilities from property on the southerly side of Hobart Street immediate] south of Tract No. 2~3, at the rate of $1.02 per front foot. On motion of Counc~m~n Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, proper officials were Authorized to execute agreement with Dike and Colegrove covering collection f¢ disposal of aewage, for a period of ten years, from any person connecting into sewere~e facilities from property on the southerly side of Hobart Street fmmediatel south of Tract No. 2626, at the rate of $1.47 per front foot. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitl. "~esolution No. 57-171 accepting Grant Deed" from the State of California conveying certain property to the City adjacent to Prentice Park, in payment of $5,890.00, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Noes, Absent, Councilmen Royal E. Hjbbard, STanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Heiuly Councilmen None Councilmen None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the following Resolution entitle~ "Resolution No. 57-172 accepting Grant lDeed" Reso. No. 57-173 Declaring certain proposed thoroughfare to be an addition to Major City Street system Ordinance Increasing prim~ facie speed limit on portions of Bristol Street Communication O'Melveny & Myers Communication Orange County Peace Officers Assoc. Inc. Communication Patricia S~mmons Reso. No. 57-174 Endorsing occupational survey of Orange County Appointments on Boards and Con~nissions from Greshner Investment Company - Gorlin Account, a Ltd. partnership, and Greschne~ Investment Company - Discount City Account, a Ltd. partnership, for an easement for street purposes on property west of Sullivan Street on First Street and on Townsend Avenue, without cash consideration, was considered and passed by the following vote: Aye s, Councilmen Noes, Counci!m~n Absent, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Neinly None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Coancflm~u Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-173 declaring a certain preposed thoroughfare to be an addition to the Major City Street System; also request- ing the State of California, Depar+~nt of Public Works, to approve the declaration" being the proposed southerly extension of King Street between West Fifth and West First Street, was considered and passed by the follOwing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Heinly None None On motion of Councilm~u Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Ordinance, as corrected, and entitled: "Ordinance increasing the prima facie speed l~m~ t on portions of Bristol Street" was introduced, considered and plac~d on file for second reading. On motion of Councilm~n Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the coemmmication from 0'Melveny & Mu~rs submitting an opinion on legal questions involving the Sanitation Districts in Orange County was referred to the Council as a c~m~ttee of the whole. Communication was read from Orange County Peace Officers Association, Inc., giving notice that agreement dated June 28, 1954 will be terminated August 31, 1957, P~- viding for the use of the training facilities on the range operated by the Assoc- iation and for the sale of ammunition to be used by the City's Policemen'on the range and that a new agreement will be offered prior to termination date. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the communication was received and filed. Communication was read from Patricia Simmons, Director of Tri-College Survey, advisi~ that the three Junior Colleges of Orange County are engaged in an al survey-research project of the entire County and requesting a Resolution of endorsement on this project, and on motion of Counci~m~n Markel, seconded by Hall and carried, the comEnunication was received and filed. The Council having unaui- mously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, by Hall and carried, the following Resolution entitled: rResolution No. 57-174 endorsing occupational survey of Orange County" was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Mall, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Heinly Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Councilmen None On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, Ted Jessee was re- appointed as a member of the Planning Commission; term to expire July 1, 1961. It was ~oved by Councilman Hubbard and seconded by Gould that A.J.Miller be re- - appointed as a member of the Planning Cow~fssion; term to expire July 1, 1961. Anonymous Communication Communications Thomas F. T~rsen and Mrs. Idelle Communication Controller of the State of California Communication Attorney Otto A. Jacobs (Fireman's Benevolent Association) C~mmunication John T. 0ostendorp (One-way streets ) Communication James R. Price (Incinerators) Plans and Specifications Widening of South Main Street from Walnut to ~ir st Street Amended Application A.T.&.S.F.Ry. Co. Claim of Margaret R. Brown Proposed Civil Service Rules and Re. gulations Counc~lm~n Markel nominated A. E. Meredith as a member of the Planning Commission. The Mayor called for a vote: A.J.Miller received three votes. A.E.Meredith received one vote. The Mayor declared A.J.Miller re-appointed as a member of the planning Co~t ssion. Councilman Hubbard ~om~n~ted Arthur Bradley as a member of the Library Board, Clyde Ashen and ~omas F. Larsen as members of the Personnel Board. The Mayor called for a vote, which w~s ,,nanimous, and announced that ~ll persons were appointed to the various Boards and Comissions. The anonymous c~uication was received and filed suggesting cutting down on watex in swimming pools in order that lawns may be watered. Co~unicationsfrom Mrs. Idelle Dye advising that she would be pleased to again serve as a member of the Recreation and Park Board, and from Thomas F. Larsen stating he would be pleased to be re-appointed as a member of the Personnel Board, were received and filed. On motion of Councilman ~ll, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the communication from the Controller of the State of California submitting a s~wnma~y of apportionme~ of Motor Vehicle License Fees for the period June l, 1956 to May 31, 1957, and advising that Santa Ana's portion is $332,675.46, was received and filed. On motion of Co~ncilma~ Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication frc~ Attorney Otto A. Jacobs, on behalf of Santa Aha Firemau's Benevolent Associat: ca11 ing attention to Sections 21264 and 21337 of the Government Code of California providing for an al 1 ol~a~ce to the survivors of retired safety employees, was referred to the City Attorney for report. On motion of Councf)mau Hall, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from John T. Oostendorp protesting against One-way streets, was received and filed On motion of CounciLman Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the matter was referred to the Mnnage~r. On motion of Counc~lm~rl Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the communication from James R. Price c~.l 1 lng attention to the fact that the City has no Ordinance regulating the use of the back-yard incinerator, Other than it is to be an approved type, w~s received and filed. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by )~a)1 and carried, the matter was referred to the Manager for report. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the plans and specifications for the widening of South M~in Street from Walnut Street to First Street, ware approved. On motion of Councflrm~u Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the amended.~ppli. cation of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe R~ilway Company before the P~blic Utilities Co,~4ssion, for authority to reduce its passenger train service between I0s Augeles, 8an Diego and certain intermediate points by discontinuing Trains No. 2/71 and 2/72, was received and filed. On motion of Counc~lm~u Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the claim of Margaret R. Brown for alleged injuries sustained in a fal t on a defective sidewalk on the west side of Oak Street between Myrtle aud Camile Streets, in the sum of $1,000.00, was referred to the Attorney and Insurance Carrier. A Resolution of the Personnel Board was presented recommending the adoption of proposed Civil Services Rules and Regulations, and on motion of Counc~lm~n Hubbard seconded by Gould and carried, a notice of public hearing was ordered published setting the date of hearing on July. 15, 1957. ~s Bonds released Tracts No. 1533, 1416, 1878, 2207, 1377, 1411 and 2099 Communication R. D.Williams Taxicab ~iver's ~plications Beve rage Applications Lease - County Superintendent of Schools Request G. J. Na rdulli Abandonment of alley Ordi~auce Fen~ around swimming pools Petitions Assessment District No.198 North half of M~rtle Street between Daisy and Artesia et al Paso. No. 57-175 Establish red zones ~S.E.corner 17th and Broadway; Sh~ll Service On motion of Counci!m~n Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the following bonds were ordered released and improvements on the various Tracts accepted as completed: Boad of Calland Bros, for the improvement of the east side of Grand Avenue on Fourteenth Street, in the ~um~of $11~500.00, in Tract No. 1533; Bond of Roy Russell for the improv~nts of Martha Lane and English Streets, in the s~ of $3,500.00, in Tract No. 1416; Bond of Donald A. Schroeder for the dedication of Sharon Road, in the sum of $7,000.00, in Tract No. 1878; Bond of Bristol Park for the improvements of Delhi Road, St. Gertrude Place, Rene Drive, Poplar Street, Pacific Avenue, Cleghorn Way, An~hurst Place, et al, in the stun of $114,400.00, in Tract No. 2207; Bond of Cecil C. DeVore for the extensions of Lowell, Towner and half of Borchard Streets, in the sum of $18,000.00, in Tract No. 1377; Bond of Roy Greenleaf, Jr., for the improvement of the extension of Eastside Avenue south of Fourth Street, in the sum of $6,500.00, in Tract No. 14il; and Bond of Honer Develolm~ent Company filed for the dedication of Towner Street, in the stun of $1,000.00, in Tract No. 20~. On motion of Councflm~u Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the co~mmuuication from R. D. Williams, former owner of two lots in the 900 block North King Street, requesting permission for the new owner to build dwellings thereon, and that the Building Department refused to issue permits because the lots do not front on a street that meets City requirements, was referred to the Building Department for action. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the applications Earnest D. Rickles, Morton P. Gold, J. Harry Weisberger, Lowell E. Wolfe, Woodard'L Nance, Margaret A. Lopez, Helen L. Cook, Alfred Boteilho and Everett M. DQolin, to d~ive taxicabs, were approved and permits granted. On motion of Counc~m~u Markel, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the notifications of the Departmmnt of Alcoholic Beverage Control of beverage applications of Sav-On Drugs, Inc., 1433 West 17th Street, Coast Beverage Company, 1327 North Main Street, and Downtown Bowl, 215 East 3rd Street, were received and filed. On motion of Counci~m~ Markel, seconded by Hubbard and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute lease with the County of Orang~ for rental of three additional rooms at 1104 West Eighth Street, for use of the County Superintendent of Schools, at a monthly rental of $80.00 per month. The Manager orally reported reference the request of G.J.Nardul~i for abandorm~n~ of an alley located Just north of the Santa Ana Freeway off Valencia Street and recommended that the matter be taken off the agenda at the present time and to be re-submitted upon agreement of the parties involved. On motion of Councilman Gould, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the recommendation of the Manager was approved. The Manager orally reported he has contacted several major Cities in regard to 0rdinancesrequiring fences around sw~m~ning pools. On motion of CounciLman Gould, seconded by Markel and carried, the matter was referred to the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance and present to -the Council for study at the next regular meeting. The Manager recommended that proceedings be initiated .for Assessment District No. 198 to construct pavement, curb and gutter, grading appurtenances and appurtenant work where necessary, in the area described as the north half of Myrtle Street be- tween Daisy Avenue and Artesia Street, all of Pine Street between Daisy Avenue and Artesia Street and the east half of Daisy Avenue between First and Myrtle Streets. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the matter was .. referred to the Department of Public Works for appropriate action. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by B~l and carried, the followiD~ Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-175 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" Request Miller and Miller on beh~alf of Shell S~vice Station Reso. No. 57-176 E. side Sycamore between 2nd and 3rd Streets-abolish yellow zone Reso. No. 57-177 Establish red zones Flower and Anahurst Place c~ ~eso. No.57-1~8 "Yield" sign - 8th and Spurgeon Sts. Reso. No. 57-179 Establish red zones Spurgeon St. and 8th St. Traffic Investigation 8th and Broadway ~ establishing red zones at the southeast corner of 17th and Broadway, for the Shell Oil Service Station, as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, was considered and passed by .the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, STanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, Bale H. Neinly Noes, Councilmen J. Ogden Markel Absent, CounciLmen None On recommendation of ~he curb usage committee and on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Hall end carried, the request of Miller and Miller on behalf of Shell Service Station was granted for three 35-foot clriveways at t~he southeast corner of 17th and Broadway. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Coancilmau Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57~176 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" abolishing a yellow zone on the east side of Sycamore Street between Second and Third Streets, as recommended by the Traffic ~.n~Ineer, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen B~yal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. 0gdenMarkel, Dale N. Heinly None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Hall and carried, the following ~esolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-177 concerning parking ltmftations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing four red zones at the southwest and southeast corners of Flower Street and Anahurst Place, as requested by the Police Department and recommended by the ~Traffic Engineer, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noe s, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, STanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. ~ll, Dale N. He~nly J. Ogden Markel None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Counc~lm~n Markel, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the following Resolution entitle '~esolution No. 57-1~8 declaring 'Yield Right-of-Way' Intersection" at the intersection of Eighth and Spurgeon Street, as recommended by the Traffic ~gineer, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Absent, The Council having unanimously Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Heinly Councilmen None Councilmen None waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of 0OunCilma~ Hubbard, seconded by Nail end carried, the following Resolution emtit&ed "Resolution No. 57-179 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordence therewith" establishing red zones on the east and west sides of Spurgeon Street between Seven~ and Ninth Streets and on the north and south sides of Eighth Street between Bush Street a~d French Streets, as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, was considered sm passed by the following vote: Ayes~ Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, A. A. Nsll, Dale N. Reiuly Noes, Councilmen Stanley C. Gould, Jr., J. Ogden Markel Absent, Councilmen None The Manager read the report of the Traffic Engineer in regard to the traffic investigation at Eighth and Broadway, and it was moved by Councilman Hall, seconded by Markel that a Resolution be adopted eliminating one crosswalk and relocating one crosswalk on Broadway between Sixth and Eighth and installing vision zones on Broa~t way betwmen Sixth and Tenth Streets. Roll .~so. No. 57-180 "No Parking or Stopping" on Commercial St. between Main and Broadway Reso. No. 57-181 "No Parking" on Delhi Road between Flower and Rosewood Reso. No. 57-182 Portable loading zone signs St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church Request Hay McCoy Motor Co. and Frank M. Darling (two-hour parking ) Prote st First Church of Christ, Scientist (stop sigp~ s) Leave of Absence Group enrollment in Municipal Administration Course Communication Orange County Water District Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., Dale H. Heinly None Motion lost. The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the following Resolution entitled "Resolution No. 57-180 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith" establishing "No Parking or Stopping" on the south side of Commercial Street between Main Street and Broadway, as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, was considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Royal E. ~ubbard, St-nley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Heiuly Noes, Councilmen None Absent, Counc~ 1men None The Council having unanimously w~ived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Gould, seconded by Markel and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No.57-181 concerning parking limitations and curb markings in accordance therewith establishing '~o Parking" on the south side of Delhi Road between Flower Street and Rosewood Avenue, as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, was considered, and passed by the following vote: Ay~ s, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel, Dale H. Reinly None None The Council having unanimously waived the reading of the Resolution, on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Gould and carried, the following Resolution entitled: "Resolution No. 57-182 concerning portable loading zone signs" to be placed on the north side of 15th Street between Parton and Garnsey Str~ets, in accordance with request of St. Peter E~en~elical Lutheran Church, w~s considered and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Noes, Councilmen Absent, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard, Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J. Ogden Markel, D~le N. Heinly None None On recus~endation of the curb usage c~ittee and on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the requestsof Ray McCoy Motor Co. and Frank M. D~rling we~denied for a two-hour parking limit on the north and south sides of the 500 block East First Street between Myrtle and Oak Streets. On recommendation of the curb usage conEittee and on motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the protest of First Church of Christ, ScientiSt against the removal of the stop signs at Tenth and Sycamore Street, was denied. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, seconded by Gould and carried, the Manager was granted permission to be absent from his duties for one day, namely July 3, 1957. The Manager reported that Edward J. Allen, John K. Colwell, Vern Downs, Forrest L. Duke, Hugh Foreman, Jr., John Garthe, Dale Griggs, Jack N. Hall, John Henderson, Benjamin Koral, Eugene R. La,meister, C. S. Markee, William Secrest, Homer Sterling, David ~. ~th, Carl J. Thornton and Warren M~nn, Department Heads and Assistants, have c~npleted the course in '"2echnique of Municipal Administration", which was taken partislly on City time and their ~own time, and have mmd~ excellent grades and have received their certificates. The Manager presented a letter from the Orange County Water District and recommended that a letter be directed to the Secretary-Manager of the District indicating the desires of the Council reference variance applications before the Orange County Planning Co~nission for the extraction of sand and gravel in the Santa Ana River easterly of Yorba Bridge, On motion of Councilm~u Hall, seconded by Markel and carried, the communicatio~ was received and filed. Councilman Hubbard abstained from taking any action on the subject matter. It was moved by Councilman Gould, seconded by Markel and carried, that the Mayor be directed to write a letter indicatin~ the City's desire to preserve the water basin and maintain the natural and artificial flow of water in the Sauta Ana River and into the underground storag~ basin. Changes in Preliminary Plan of new Library Building e ~ Roll Ayes, Councilmen Stanley C. Gould, Jr., A. A. Hall, J.Ogden Marke] Noes , Councilmen Dale H. Heinly Not Voting, Councilmen Royal E. Hubbard The Manager stated the President of the Library Board indicated that it will be necessary to make an additional opening through the wall on the mezzanine floor on the west interior wall of the new Library Building and requested approval of the Council to permit amendments to the Preliminary Plan. It was moved by Counc~lm~u Markel, seconded by Hubbard and carried, that the Council approve changes in the Preliminary Plan of the Library building which may be necessary, frc~ time to time, Negotiations with United States Government to purchase property in accordance with the approval of the Library Board. On motion of Councilman Mark~l, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the Manager was authorized to negotiate with the United States Government for the purchase of the northeast corner of the property now being used by the Federal Cce~unications Approve Specifications for examinations Commission on the south side of Edinger Street for a Fire Station site. On recommendation of the M~ger and on motion of Councflman Hubbard, seconded by Markel and carried, the specifications for the scheduling of examinations for Letter to Annexation Committee of Chamber of Commerce Director of Recreation and Parks and for Associate Civil ~ngineer, were approved. It was moved by Councilman Gould, seconded by Markel and carried, that a letter be directed to the Annexation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, under the signatu~ of the Mayor, expressing the Council's appreciation for the Committee's tireless efforts in the work accomplished on the North of ~ltzer and South of Smeltzer Annexations, and to explore the possibility of areas being annexed to the City if Concessions in City Parks~ the residents and owners of property therein are favorable to coming into the City. It was moved by Councilman Gould, seconded by Hubbard and carried, that the Manager submit a report to the Council on JUly 15, 1957, in regard to permitting concession~ in Memorial Park and other parks and to determine the financial advantages to the Lease - County of Orange; Library City. On motion of Councilman Hubbard, secosded by Markel and carried, proper officials were authorized to execute lease date~ July l, 1957 with the County of Orange, for rental of certain rooms at ll04 West Eighth Street, for use of the Orange County Library. On motion of Councilman Gould, seconded by Hubbard and carried, the City Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Santa Clerk of the Council