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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-1966MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 2, 1966 The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 217 N. Main Street. Roll call was answered by Councilmen James Gilmore, Walter Brooks, Davis Burk, Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Tom McMichael and Mayor Harry H. Harvey. The Clerk reported that notice of the Special Meeting had been given as required by law and evidence thereto was on file in the office of the Clerk. BUS TRANSPORTATION Mayor Harvey opened the meeting ~ stating that its sole purpose was for informing the City Council of the status of the bus transportation problem. The City Manager related the events which led to the termination of the bus service, up to the seizure of the buses and assets of the Santa Ana Bus System by the Internal Revenue Service, and the sale of the assets and rights by them to the American Transit Corporation. Mr. George Cordier, Manager of South Coast Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of American Transit Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri, stated that the ATC had purchased the Santa Ana Bus System at auction for $2,800~ that the American Transit Corporation plans to form another company to be known as American Transit Corporation doing business as Santa Ana Transit Corporation~ that for the present the company is operating the same routes and schedules as before. He also stated that the corporation hopes to arrange a restricted franchise with the City of Santa Ana. Council discussed with the City Manager and City Attorney ways in which action could be taken to terminate the franchise of Santa Ana Bus System and grant temporary permission to the American Transit Corporation to operate buses in the City. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, that a Minute Order be adopted granting the American Transit Corporation permission to operate buses in the City temporarily under the same conditions as those contained in Section 5 of Ordinance NS-612. On motion of Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Gilmore, and carried, the City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution for presentation to the City Council on March 7, 1966, canceling the non-exclusive franchise issued by Santa Aha to the Santa Aha Bus Company for reasons of failure to operate the buses. Mr. Clyde Musack, former owner of the Santa Ana Bus System, arrived at approximately h:~O p.m., and was informed of the action taken by Council. It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilm~n Herrin and carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:55 p.m. DORIS M. BROWN CLk~RK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL - 472 - March 2, 1966 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 7, 1966 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 217 N. Main Street. Roll call was answered by Councilmen James Gilmore, Walter Brooks, Davis Burk~ Wade Herrin, J. Ogden Markel, Tcm McMichael and Mayor Harry H. Harvey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21~ 1966 and the Special Meeting of March 2, 1966. EXECUT/VE SESSION On motion of Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 2:20 p.m.; the meeting resumed in the Couucil Chamber at 3:40 p.m., with all CounciLmen present. SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE The Mayor announced sale of KING & 10TH real property, Parcels #1, ~ ~2 and #3, on the west side of King at 10th. The Clerk reported no sealed bids received. The Mayor called for bids from the audience; with no response to calls for bids, the Mayor declared no sale of the property. BID AWARD - In the absence of the City PROJ. 204 Manager, the Assistant to g~ the City Manager presented report of bids received for Project 204~ construction of Warner from Newport Freeway to Redhill. On motion of CounciLman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received, awarded contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company at lZuit prices, and rejected all other bids. BID AWARD - The Assistant to the City PROJ. 196, 231, C-124 Manager presented report ~ of bids received for Project 196, widening of Grand between 2000' north of 17th and Santa Clara; Project 231, widening of Santa Clara frcm Grand to 600' east of Grand; Project C-124, widening Mabury between Palm and Fourth. On motion of Councilman Burk, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received, approved award of contract to Griffith Company at unit prices, and rejected all other bids. BID AWARD - The Assistant to the City FIRE ALARM CABLE Manager presented the report Y~ of one bid received for Fire Alarm Cable, Item #l, 12,000' Secondary; Item ~2, 6,000' Primary, Spec. 634-16. On motion of Councilman Burk~ seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council ordered filed the report of bids received, approved award of contract to Maydwell and Hartzell, Inc., at unit prices inasmuch as the prices were no higher than last year. CITY COUNCIL - 473 - March 7, 1966 ORD. NS-836 ORDINANCE NS-836 CHANG~/~G AA 577 - ROHRS DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ON ~ AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 577 FILED BY RUSSELL ROHRS AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 8-5-9 (EXHIBIT AA 577 B) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Burk that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-836 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk~ Herrin, Markel, McMichae 1, Harvey NOES, COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT, COUNCII~MEN: None ORD. NS-837 ORDINANCE NS-837 CHANGING AA 573 - PLANN.COMM. DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ¢ ~ ON AMENDM~ENT APPLICATION NO. 573 INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 7-5-9 (EXHIBIT AA 573 A) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-837 be passed to second reading. ORD. NS-838 ORDINANCE NS-838 ORDERING, SPECIAL ELECTION CALLING, AND PROVIDING FOR ~ A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1966, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO VOTERS OF THE CITY AND ORDERING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY was introduced by title. On motion of Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried~ Council changed the wording of the last paragraph on the proposed amendment to Section 409 of the Charter to allow a meeting of the Council to be held outside the City Hall if ordered by the Mayor as well as a majority of the members of the City Council. On motion of Councilman Burk, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, the third measure under Section 3 of the Ordinance was corrected by deleting the words: "... to permit the City Council to follow the provisions of the Election Code of the State of California." Council discussed whether or nst the limitation to two terms for Board and Commission members would be retroactive. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael, that the proposed amendment of Section 901 of the Charter be modified so that any present board member could be reappointed. The motion failed to carry on roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Brooks, McMichael Gilmore, Burk, Herrin, Markel, Harvey None On motion of Councilman McMichael, sec c~ded by Councilman Herrin and carried, the first sentence in the last Paragraph of Charter Section 901 was amended to read, "... but in no event shall any person be eligible for reappointment who has served two consecutive terms of four years each." It was moved by Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Gilmore and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-838 be passed to second reading with these corrections. RES. 66-31 RESOLUTION 66-31 ACCEPTING DEEDS - NO CASH DEEDS WHERETHE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Mabury (2), Hall-Lyon-Hall, Shane & Lesser, Vasi, Chrysler Motors) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael, that further reading be waived and Resolution 66-31 be adopted. On roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL - 474 - March 7, 1966 AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCIIREN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None RES. 66-32 RESOLUTION 66-32 DECLARING TR~ BUS FRANCHISE FORFEITURE OF THE NONEXCLUSIVE ~ ~¥~ FRANCHISE TO OPERATE BUS SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS OVER TH~ STR~31'S OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NS-612 was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman ~4cMichael, that /k~rther reading be waived and Resolution 66-32 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES~ COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNC IL~EN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks~ Burk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None RES. 66-33 HESOLD~ION 66-33 AUTHORIZING GRANT DEEDS EXECUTION OF REAL PROPER~f CIVI~ CENTER CONTRACTS AND ACCEPTING GRANT DEEDS FOR TEE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CIVIC CENTER PROJECT NO. G.A. 401 (Lamb, Campbell) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael, that further reading be waived and Resolution 66-33 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNC IIREN: ABSEIIT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Herrin, Markel~ McMichael, Harvey None None RES. 66-34 RESOLUTION 66-34 AUTHORIZING QUITCLAIM DEED EXECUTION OF A QU2TCLAIM ~ DEED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO OWNERS OF RECORD (access rights, east side of Grand, south side of McFadden) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael, that further reading be waived and Resolution 66-34 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: GiLmore, Brooks, Burk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None PIPE CONTRACTS The City Attorney recommended LAWSUIT Council adopt a resolution ?~ authorizing the Attorney Ga~ eral to conduct legal proceedings on behalf of the City in the matter of overcharging for pipe by allocation of territory and elimination of competition. Mayor Harvey noted there was no limitation on sharing the cost for litigation. The matter was ordered filed on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Burkand carried. Councilmen McMichael and Brooks suggested Council be furnished with a comprehensive report of what might be recovered and the number of cities involved. WILLITS STREET It was moved by Councilman IM~R0yEMENT Gilmore, seconded by ? ..... Councilman Burk and carried, that agreement with Santa Ana Board of Education for construction of improvements on Willits Street, CITY COUNCIL - 475 - March 7, 1966 adjacent to Lincoln School, Project C-130 be approved. CHANGE ORDERS following change orders: It was moved by Councilman GiLmore, seconded by CounciLman Burk and carried, that Council approve the ~9, 3 and 4 - to contract with Hercules Construction Company for Fire Station ~, $203.24. ~7 - to contract with James M. Montgomery for South Reservoirs, $2,316.00. ~2 - to contract with Co E. Hurley Contracting C~mpany for Edl~Eer Street, Project 173, $1,08h.20. FIRST ~T. SIGNALS It was moved by CounciLman ~?'~ Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Burkand carried, that Council approve cooperative agreement with Division of Highways for construction of traffic signals at intersection of First Street and Santa Ana Freeway Off-Ramps. ENCRpACHMENT Councilman Herrin disqualified ~".~ himself in the following matter and left the Council table. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, that Council approve agreement with Wade Herrin and Atlantic Refining Company regarding signs and electroliers at 1620 N. Rroadway. Councilman Herrin returned to the Council table. WRITTEN CON24UNICATIONS filed the following coEEunications: LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS - On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Gilmore and carried, Council ordered Bristol Beverages, 311 N. Bristol - OFF SALE BE~ & WINE TRANSF. PERSON TO PERSON. E1 Tepeyac, 2345 W. 1st - NEW ON SALE BEER & WINE VARIANCE & CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - Decisions made by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Con~nission, where no appeal has been filed~ for affirmation of Council: V.A. 2215, Kahman - construct duplex on R 2 lot containing 2 dwellings at 3602 W. Camile - APPROVED. V.A. 2216, Columbia Outdoor Adv. - construct 2 temporary directional signs in R i district at 2030 N. Grand - APPROVED. V.A. 2218, Wall - establish beauty shop with less than required off street parking in R 3 district at 1917 N. Bush - APPROVED. V.A. 2219, Spahn - construct three 4 bedroom dwellings on R 2 lot having 4 existing dwellings in R 2 district at 412 S. Newhope - APPROVED. V.A. 2220, Elliott Co. - construct single family subdivision with less than required front, rear and side yard setbacks ina i district at 1701 W. Ad~ms - APPROVe3). V.A. 2221, Ward Invest. Co. - construct gasoline service station in A 1 district at 2302 N. Glassell - APPROVED. CUP 212, Rush - utilize property for retail sales of used cars, trucks and equipment in M 1 district at 202 N. Sullivan - APPROVED. CITY COUNCIL - 476 - March 7, 1966 RA~ID TRANS. DISTRICT - Southern California Rapid Transit District conumznications regarding: Extension of Line 25 (Laguna Hills Leisure World-Santa Ana) to cover 2 or 3 round trips per day on this line over a portion of Line 58 route to Fashion Square effective 3-13-66~ Modifications in Official Route Descriptions previously adopted for special services to Anaheim Stadium (Line 178) effective 3-13-66. DIV. OF HIGHWAYS - Con~nunication regarding addition to Streets and Highways Code to require Planning Commission and legislative body of a City to conduct public hearing prior to recommending adoption of a State highway route. TERMINATION OF LEASE - Orange County Chapter American National Red Cross notice of intention to terminate lease of city-owned space at ll04 W. 8th Street~ effective 5-2-66. TRAGIC REPORT - Control devices installed or removed 2-16-66 through 3-1-66. SO~H MAIN On motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, Council ordered filed notice of hearing before State Highway Commission on request for on and off ramps to connect South Main Street with Newport Freeway~ set for March 16th~ 10:30 a.m., in Sacramento~ and authorized Councilman Markel or another Councilman to attend at City expense. PAP~KING DIST. Council heard the Planning /7 and Public Works Directors report on Downtown Santa Ana Association request for Council to contract with reliable engineering firm to set up spreading assessment cost for development of a Parking District. On the basis of experience~ competence~ availability and knowledge of the area they recommended employment of Hugh J. Foreman~ Santa Ana. The Clerk read to Council a memorandum presented by Mr. Lorin Griset~ from the Committee of Downtown Property Owners setting forth the proposal of the downtown property owners to form a parking district and to bond themselves~ as provided under the 1943 Parking District Act~ to acquire offstreet parking. The memo set forth also a request for the Council to consider assignment of the parking meter Ikmd to the proposed district~ as well as future parking meter revenues collected within the district~ for future expansion~ demoliti~of buildings, lighting, etc. It was moved by Councilman Brooks~ seconded by Councilman Burk and carried that the Staff prepare the necessary documents for employment of Hugh J. Foreman as the assessment engineer. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell~ asked if the same principle of assistance would be applied to other areas needing parking districts. The Assistant to the City Manager noted a Council policy in 1952 wherein property owners were encouraged to form assessment districts to finance offstreet parking with participation by the City~ and the subsequent district for the north- east quadrant. WARNER ACCESS The Public Works Director ~Y reporting on request from Gerald F. Brame~ Inc.~ for access rights to Warner from the Hokanson property~ 3421 W. Warner~ stated a tentative agreement had been reached for a combined driveway~ widening the existing driveway serving the adjacent business (U.S. Divers). CIT~ COUNCIL - 477 - March 7, 1966 MIDYEAR BUDGET It was moved by CounciLman REVISIONS Herrin, seconded by ~ Councilman Burk and carried, that action on revision of 1965-66 budget be continued due to the absence of the City Manager. SOLICITATION Mr. Philip L. Moyer, 455 ~ Milledge Drive, Laguna Beach, presented request from Association-In-Group Donors to raise funds on a year-round basis for organizations participating in AID through payroll deduction program for commerce and industry. Acting on advice of the City Attorney~ Mr. Moyer was advised by Council that this matter does not come under 60 day limitation of Code and no Council action was required. COUNCIL C05~IIETEE CounciLman M~rkel reported REPORTS his attendance at the last meeting of the Personnel Board, at which the matter of City employees living outside the designated area was discussed. It was Councilman Markel's observation that all possible means to employ people from within the City should be exerted. RECESS At 5:25 p.m., the meeting was recessed to 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.~ with all Councilmen in attendance. Followio~ the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by the Reverend James K. Thomann, Spurgeon Methodist Church. DE MOLAY CIVIC DAY Mayor Harvey introduced the members of the DeMolay participating in Civic Day Activities. HEARING - Hearing continued fr~n 2-21-66 AMEND. APP. 508 - was opened on Amendment IBARRA Application 508 filed by Jose Ibarra proposing the amendment of Sectional District Map ll-5-10 by reclassifying frc~ the R 1 to the C 5 district property on the east side of Fairview between 8th and 9th Streets. Planning Commission Resolution 5764 recommended denial. Mr. Robert Rickles, 611 W. 8th, attorney for the applicant, described the property and zoning in the surrounding area, noting a variance for service station was approved requiring dedication on 8th Street, to which his client might be agreeable on a voluntary basis. The Director of Planning reported that the variance had been approved 1.½ years ago with conditions to assure proper development of one of the principal entrances to the Civic Center area; that conditions could not be imposed on a change of zone. Mayor Harvey declared the hearing closed, there being no further testimony. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by CounciLman Herrin and carried~ that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the reclassification. HEARING - Hearing was opened on AA 579 - PLANN. COMM. Amendment Application 579 initiated by the Planning Commission proposing the amendment of Sectional District Map 17-5-9 and 20-5-9, prezoning property from County 100 M l- 20,000 district to the City M 1 district property between the area southwest of the AT & SF Railroad, northwest of the Newport Freeway and easterly and southerly of the Santa Ana City Limits. Planning Commission Resolution 5766 recommended approval. The Clerk reported that CITY COUNCIL - 478 - March 7, 1966 notice of the hearing was published in The Register~ with affidavit of publication on file~ and that no written con~nunications had been received. There being no response to the Nzyor's call for testimony~ the hearing was closed. It was moved by CounciLman McMichael~ seconded by Councilman Markel and carried~ that Council approve the prezoning and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amending ordinance according to Exhibit A. HEARING - Hearing Mas opened on AA 580 - ROHRS Amendment Application 580 filed by Russell and Calvin Rohrs proposing the amend- ment of Sectional District Map 6-5-9 by reclassifying from the R l~ R 2 and C i to the C 4 or C 5 district property on the northwest corner of 17th and Grand. Planning Commission Resolution 5767 recommended approval of Exhibit C which would reclassify to the C 2 and R i districts. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing was published in The Register, with affidavit of publication on file~ and that no written communications had been received. There being no response to the Mayor's call for testimony~ the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Coancilman Herrin and carried~ that Council approve the reclassification and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amending ordinance according to Exhibit C. DRAINAGE AREA 7 Hearing was opened on "~/fJY proposed addition of area bound by South Main, Sunflower~ Flower and the Pacific Electric Railroad Drainage Area VII, a phase of the Public Services and Facilities Element of the General Plan of Comm~uity Development. Planning Commission Resolution 5768 recommended approval in accordance with Engineering Exhibit A and supplemental report entitled "Storm Drain Facilities for Drainage Area VII". The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing was published in The Register, with affidavit of publication on file, and that no written cc~munications had been received. The Planning Director displayed a drainage plan as previously adopted through hearings of the Planning Commission and incorporated in the M~uicipal Code. The Public Works Director explained the changing development patterns in the area~ described the proposed amendment to drainage plans and addition to the area. It was moved by Councilman Markel~ seconded by Councilman Burk and carried~ that Council approve the addition to Drainage Area VII and development plans described in engineering report entitled "Storm Drain Facilities for Drainage Area VII and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the proper documents. PRIVATE WATER CO. Mr. ~ Phelps, ~614 Melric ~' ~ presented to Council, a petition from residents in his area urging purchase of the Southern California Water Company because of high rates. Fire Chief Garthe described the inadequacies of the water facilities in the area and the resulting higher insurance rates. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore~ seconded by CounciLman Markel~ and carried~ that Council order the petition filed and instruct the staff to continue negotiating with the private company and the Public Utilities Commission. N.PARK-SANTA CLARA- The Public Works Director BROADWAY INTERSECTION presented a diagram of the ~/~ proposed channelization and signalization of the North Park-Santa Clara-Broadway intersection. On motion of Councilman Burk~ seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried~ the matter was continued to March 21~ 1966 so that people in the area could be notified. CITY COUNCIL - ~79 - March 7~ 1966 FINAL MAP TRACT 6161 On motion of Councilman :'~ Burk, seconded by CounciLman Herrin and carried~ Final Map filed by Clara Vose for Tract 6161 (55 lots) at Bristol and Park Lane, was approved, dedications thereon accepted and execution of subdivision agreement authorized. TENT. PARCEL MAP 451 It was moved by CounciLman r~' Burk, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried that Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 451 filed by Fred Sacher creating three parcels on Stevens, east of Main, subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated 2-28-66. RESEARCH PROJECT It was moved by Councilman 3!~ Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, that Council order filed the communication from Halesworth Research Library, Inc., regarding research project on buildings to be torn down. ZONING COMPLAINT It was moved by Councilman t~ Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, that Council receive and file complaint filed by Farney Realty regarding business establish- ment in a residence at 1209 N. Lyon. Council directed the City Attorney to file a complaint if the business was not out of the building in two weeks as indicated in his report. SOLICITATION It was moved by Councilman ~/ McMichael, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, that Council approve application filed by American Cancer Society to conduct neighbor-to-neighbor crusade starting April ll, 1966. STREET NAME CHANGE It was moved by CounciLman ~' Burk, seconded by Councilman GiLmore and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution approving the change of name to Sunflower Avenue of Wakeham Avenue - Bear Street to Fairview Avenue, and Huntzinger Avenue - Fairview Avenue to the Santa Ana River as recommended by the Planning Ccm~nission. Councilman Herrin asked that all owners be notified. BID CAT,S On motion of Councilman ~ Burk, seconded by CounciLman McMichael and carried, Council approved plans and specifications and authority to advertise for bids for: Cathodic protection for Bristol Reservoir Columns, opening date 3-29-66. Pumping facilities, Wells 23 and 24, opening date 3-29-66. Project 202 - reconstruction of Grand, 1st to hth, opening date 3-29-66. Fisher Park - furnish material and construct building, opening date 3-21-66. Water meters ~ annual requirements for 5/8" x 3/4" d~mestic type water meters, Spec. 665-20, opening date 3-21-66. Project 236 - construction of median island in Talbert, Ramona Drive to Main Street, opening date 3-29-66. CITY COUNCIL - 480 - March 7, 1966 SURPLUS PROPERTY On motion of Councilman ~- Burk, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, Council ordered filed Surplus Property Report 1-66 regarding house at 1830 West Eighth Street, the property declared surplus~ and authorized its demolition. SALARY INCREASES It was moved by CounciLman ,c Burk, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, that Council approve the City Manager's report dated 3-2-66 recc~mending salary increases for meritorious service. URBAN PROBLE~ It was moved by Councilms~ ~ Burk, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, that Council order filed the City of Los Angeles Resolution proposing voluntary organization for cooperative effort on problems common to urban area of Los Angeles~ Orange and Ventura Counties. ESCROW Council authorized execution ~& of escrow instructions regarding purchase of lot frontage for 8th Street widening from estate of Maurice Paublon, on motion of Councilman Burk, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried. CITY ATTORNEY'S ABSENCE Request was granted, on motion f/ of Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried~ for the City Attorney to be absent from the City to attend League of California Cities meeting in Palm Springs, March 30 to April 1, 1966. RECREATION FACILITIES Councilman Markel spoke in 'd opposition to the proposed exchange of properties between the County and the Irvine Company, and moved the Council go on record as opposing the exchange. The motion was lost for lack of second. ADJODPd~ There being no ikurther business to come before the Council, on motion of Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. DORIS M. BROWN CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL - ~81 - March 7, 1966 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF T~. CITf COUNCIL OF THE ClTT OF SANTA ANA~ CALIFORNIA Narch 21, 1966 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 217 N. Main Street. Roll call was answered by Councilmen James Gilmore, Walter B~ooks, Davis Burk, Wade Rerrin, J. Ogden Markel, Tom NcNichael and Mayor Harry H. Harvey. APPROVAL OF ~R~u~fES On motion of Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Council approved the ~Linutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1966. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion of Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman ~rk and carried, Council adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 2:07 p.m;the meeting resumed in the Council Chamber at 3:28 p.m. with all Councilmen present. BID AWARD - PROJ. C-131 at Sycamore and Walnut. The City Manager presented report of bids received for Project C-131, construction of Fire Station Parking Lot On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Bmrk and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received, awarded contract to R. J. Noble Company at unit prices, and rejected all other bids. B//) AWARD - PR(LT. 235 to Tustin Avenue. The City Manager presented report of bids received for Project 235, widening of ~th Street fram Santa Ama Freeway On motion of Coune~lmau ~ooks, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received, awarded contract to R. J. Noble Campany at unit prices, and rejected all other bids. POLICE BUILDING The City Manager requested additional time for study of bids received for construction of addition to Police Facilities Building. On motion of Councilman. Markel, seconded by Councilm-- Burk and carried, Council approved postponement of the award of this bid until April 4, 1966. BID AWARD = ~TERS The City ~anager presented report of bids received for annual requirements for 5/8" x 3/4" damestic ty~e water meters, without connections, Spec. 665-20. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received, awarded contract to the Rockwell F~mufacturing Company at unit price, and rejected all other bids. BID AWARD - The City Manager presented FI$~ PAP~K report of one bid received for construction of building at Fisher Park, Spec. 672-19. On motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, CITY COUNCIL - ~82 - March 21~ 1966 Council ordered the report filed and awarded contract to Billy D. Filson. ORD.~'NS_837 ORDINANCE NS-837 CHANGING AA 573 - PLANNING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION C0)S(ISSION ON A~,:~I~ME~T APPLICATION NO. 573 INITIATe) BY THE PLANNING CO]~fISSION AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 7-5-9 (EXHIBIT AA 573 A) was read hy title. It was moved by Counc]l~n Brooks, seconded by Councilm-~ Nerrin and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-837 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Nerrin, Narkel, McMichael, Harvey None None ORD. NS-838 ORDINANCE NS-838 ORDERING, SPECIAL ELECTION CALLING, AND PROVIDING FOR ~ ~ A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE ~ELD IN T~ CITY OF SANTA AHA, CALIFORNIA, Ts".' 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1966, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO VOTERS OF '£"~. CITY AND O~DERING CONSOL~)ATION Wi'£n THE STATEW]~E ~.~,TION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY was read by title. Nfs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, requested the Council reconsider placing the question of a primary on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, that further reading be waived, and Ordinance NS-838 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCIIREN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABS~.~'£, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Bulk, Nerrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None ORD. NS-839 ORDINANCE NS-839 PREZONING AA 579 - PLANNING AND ESTABLISWTNG DISTRICT COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION ON AMEND~T APPLICATION NO. 579 INITIATED BY THS PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMenDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS 17-5-9 AND 20-5-9 (E~NIBIT AA 579 A) was introduced by title. It was moved by Councilman Burk, seconded by Councilman Herrin --& carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-839 be passed to second reading. ORD. NS-8~O ORDINANCE NS-840 CHANGING AA 580 - ROHRS DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION ON AMEND~4~4~£ APPLICATION NO. 580, FIl.k~l BY RUSSRLT. ROHRS A~D CALVIN ROHRS AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT NAP 6-5-9 (E~HIBIT AA 580 C) was introduced by title. It was moved by Councilman Burk, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-8~O be passed to second reading. ORD. NS-8~i ORDINANCE NS-841 AMENDING GENERAL PLAN THE GENERAL PLAN OF CO~$~UNITY v~/~ DEVELOI~9~T~ AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS 25-5-10 AND 36-5-10 (EXHIBIT A); AND AMF~NDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MuNiCIPAL C(N)E TO CONFORM Tm~ETO was introduced by title. It was moved by Councilman Burk, seconde~ by Councilmau Herrin and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance NS-8~l be passed to second reading. CITY COUNCIL - ~83 - March 21, 1966 RES. 66-35 RESOLUTION 66-35 CHANGING STREET NAME CHANGE 'i'M HAME OF St~NFLOWER AVE/~UE; 3 ~ FROM SOu'£~ MAIN STREET TO BEAR STi~T; AND CHANGING THE NAME OF WAKEHAM AVENUE, FROM BEAR STREET TO FAIRVIEW AVENUE; AND CHANGING THE NAME OF H~NTZINGER AV~E FROM FAIRVIEW AVEN~E TO THE SANTA AHA RIYE~; ALL TO SUNFLOWE~ AV~E was read by title. Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips spoke on behalf of the family of the original founder of Wakeham Avenue in 1869, H. H. Wakeham. Mrs. Phillips requested the matter be postponed until the next regular Council meeting, pending the outcome of the Costa Mesa Planning Co~mission meeting on the same subject, perhaps changing the name of Sunflower to Wakeham Boulevard out of respect to the Wakeham family. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, that action be postponed to the next regular meeting. RES. 66-36 RESOI/~TION 66-36 AMENDIN~ DRAINAGE DISTRICT VII MAP OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT ?~ ~ ? ? VII TO CONFORM TO A~T~DME~T OF SUCH A~A ~T'~CTED ~ ONDINANCE N~-Shl was read by title. It was moved by Councilma- McMichael, seconde~ by CoanciIma- Markel that ft/rther reading be waived, and Resolution 66-36 he adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABS~T, COUNCILMEN: GiLmore, Brooks, Burk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None RES. 66-37 RESOLUTION 66-37 ACCEPTING DEEDS - NO CASH D,:,:,S W~/~ETHECIT~ IB ~ PAYING NO CASH CONS~])EBATION (Klatt, Rohrs, O'Conner, Hearn) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman McMichael~ seconded by Councilman Markel that further reading be waived, and Resolution 66-37 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCIIREN: Gilmore, Brooks~ Burk~ Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None RES. 66-38 RESOL~fION 66-38 ACCEPTING DWEDS - CASH D.:.:..SWNk~ETHE CITY IS ~"~ ~ ~ PAYING A CASH CONSIDERATION (Lopez, Mendoza, Textron Ind., Maldonado, Lopes, Lopez, Velarde, Sargosa, Flores, Ellis, Mendiola, Espinoza, Johnson) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Markel that further reading be waived, and Resolution 66-38 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: AESF.~tT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None RES. 66-39 RESOLUTION 66-39 A~fHORIZING GRANT D~S - EXEC"JTION OF REAL PROPERTT CIVIC CENTER CONTRACTS AND ACCEPTING ~ GRANT DEEDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CIVIC C~TER PROJECT NO. ~01 (Saucedo, Morrison) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman McMichael, seconded by CounciLman Markel that further reading be waived, and Resolution 66-39 be adopted, on roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNC IIREN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: CITY COUNCIL Gilmore, Brooks~ ~mrk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None - ~8~ - March 21, 1966 RES. 66-40 RESOLUTION 66-~0 A~ORIZING QUITCLAIM EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS ~': BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (Miyoda, In Severalty) was read by title. It was moved by Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Mmrkel that further reading be waived and Resolution 66-~0 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Herrin, Markel, McMichael, Earvey None None RES. 66-41 RESOI;JTION 66-4i DETERMINING WEE~ ABAT~T AND DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS TO ~w. a P~JBLIC I~JISANCE; ORDERING TEE DIRECTOR OF I~rBLIC WORKS TO POST NOTICES TO DESTROY SAID W,:.:~ AS REQUIRED ~Y LAW; FIXING T~iE TIME FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS AND PROTESTS; AND DIRECTING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF IN ACCONDANCE W£Ta 'f~ GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA was read by title. It was moved by Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Markel that further reading be waived, and Resolution 66-41 he adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, C0~JNCILMEN: ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Nerrin~ Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None RETIR~NT SYST~ It was moved by Councilma- ~/'~ Brooks, seconded by Councilman McMichael and carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract with State Employees Retirement System to provide for crediting of service which has been rendered to local Jurisdictions whose employees are not covered under the System. PARKING DISTRICT Council considered an agreement "~ with Eugh~. Foreman to perform engineering work on proposed downtown parking district. It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman B~rk that Council approve a ma~i~l~ expenditure of $3,000 for completion of Phase lA described in the proposed agreement. Joe GJlmaker stated opposition to the parking meter revenues being used for future expansion of the district. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, questioned the amount the City is obligated to pay Special Counsel and cited the power of condemnation under the 19~3 Parking District Act. Eal Winter, Manager of the Downtown Santa Aha Association, and Lorin Griset, 224 W. 5th, spoke on behalf of the Downtown Association and expressed the Parking Committee's desire for the participation of the City in this effort by designation of Parking Meter funds for future expansion of the district. With Councilm-~ Burk's concurrence, Councilman Brooks amended his motion to ad~l that this action is not stating a policy to approve the entire project. The amended motion that Council approve a maximum expenditure of $3,000 for completion of Phase IA described in the proposed agreement but that this action is not stating a policy to approve the entire project was carried on roll call vote: AYES, COUNCIIREN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABSENT, CUONCIIREN: B~ooks, Murk, Markel, McMichael, Harvey Gilmore, Nerrin None Councilmen Gilmore and Rerrin qualified their votes to be not against the proposed district, but against taking action at this time prior to a determination on City participation. CITY COUNCIL - ~85 - March 21, 1966 WR~'rrEN CO~$~4NICATIONS It was moved by Councilman Herriu, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried, that Council order filed the following cumm~nicat ions: L~IQU~OR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Fairview Inn, 2217 N. Fairview - NEW ON SALE BEER Frank's Buffeteria, 510 N. Main - ON SALE BEER & WINE TRANSF. Honey Bee, 1411 E. 1st - ON SALE BEER TRANSF. PERSON p.nkys, 1729 W. 1st - ON SALE ~";":~ TRANSF. PERSON l~assy Cat, 2509 S. Main - ON SALE B,:~:~ TRANSF. PERSON S.A. Beverage, ll6 N. Main - OFF SALE GEN. TRANSF. PPJ~4ISES The Brass Rail, 1901 W. 17th - ON SALE BEER TRANSF. PERSON The Intrique, 209 N. Harbor - ON SALE RF. RR TRANSF. PERSON The Pantry, 2725 N. Bristol - OFF SALE GEN. TRANSF. PREMISES & PERSON The Pour House~ 815 E. 1st - NEW ON SALE BEER The Wimtjsmmer, 2337 W. 1st - ON SALE GEN. TRANSF. PR]~4ISES & PERSON Zany Zoo, 3601 W. 1st - ON SALE B,:,:~ TRANSF. PERSON Dugout, 2534 Westminster - ON SALE BEEa TRANSF. PERSON VARIANCE & CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - Decisions made by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commfssion, where no appeal has been filed, for affirmation of Council: V.A. 2210, H-ruer - reduce required off street parking for medical offices and requirements of V.A. 2109 in A i district at 1628 W. Edinger - APPROVED. V.A. 2222, Munoz - reduce required rear yard in R i district at ~24 S. Euclid - APPROVED. V.A. 2224, Keystone Invest. Co. - waive wall requirements for parktng lot in R 3 NB district at 318 W. Washington - APPROVED. V.A. 2225, Ayala & Vera - construct two bedroom dwelling and garage attaching it to an existing single family residence in R i district at 622 E. St. Andrews Pl. - APPROVED. A~ERIAL HIGHWAYS - Proposed Amendment No. 96 to Master Plan of Arterial Highways in Orange County. PUC- Application of Western Union Telegraph Co. for an order authorizing increase in certain intrastate rates and charges applicable to private line service. REFUSE CHARGES - C~unications from Mrs. Wm. H. Given and Frank E. Feldhaus, Jr., regarding refuse charges on unoccupied property. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 220 - Attorney Franklin T. w-milton's bond opinion of 1911 Act proceedings for Assessment District No. 220. TRAFFIC REPORT - Control devices installed or removed 2-28 - 3-15-66. PARK SITE - Recreation and Parks Board recommendation that Council follow General Plan relative to acquisition of park site in Tract 6180 - Code Area 25-5-10. O~NSE COUNTT It was moved by Councilm~ CIVIC C.:NTER Gilmore, seconded by A~T~ORITY Councilman Herrin and carried, that the Board of Supervisor's Resolution appointing Paul M. White and Maurice Gladman to the Orange County Civic Center Authority be ordered filed, and that the Board of Supervisors be advised of the appointments of Tom Larsen and Bill Shockey as Santa Ana representatives to the Orange County Civic Center Authority. CITY COUNCIL - 486 - March 21, 1966 RECESS At 4:45 p.m., a five minute recess was declared. The meeting resumed at h:52 p.m. with all Councilmen present. AUCTIONS The City Attorney reported on other cities' ordinances regarding auctioneers' licenses. PIPE LITIGATION Council heard the City Attorney's 2~ report regarding possible law- suit for recovery of money from contracts awarded where collusive bidding on water pipe has been found, and his recomendation that Council adopt RESOLUTION 66-43 AUTHORIZING T~{EAT~ORNEY GE~L OF CALIFORNIA TO CONDUCT LWnALPROC~,:~INGS FOR '£"": CITY OF SANTA ANA. It was moved by Counc~]man McMichael, seconded by Counci]man Gilmore, that the resolution be revised to indicate a total City obligation of $1,600 under this litigation; that further reading be waived and Resolution 66-~3 be adopted. O~ roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COUNCILMEN: ABS~'£, COUNCII2~EN: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Nerrin, Markel, Mc~ichael, Harvey None None The City Manager handed Council a report on proposed revisions to the 1965-66 Budget with a request that action be taken at the next regular meeting. REI~E CONTRACT BONDS RESOLUTION 66-~2 R~r.RASING ~£ NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION BOND NO. C-70~8364was read by title. It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Nerrin, that further reading be waived and Resolution 66-42 be adopted. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNC II2~EN: NOES, C(N~NCIL~EN: ABSENT, COUNC~: Gilmore, Brooks, Burk, Nerrin, Markel, McMichael, Harvey None None It was moved by Councilman Gilmore, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, that Continental National Surety Corporation Bond No. 15-3-6707, filed to guarantee faithful performance by Great Westerm Reclamation, Inc., for the period of one year beginning November l, 1965, has been superseded and replaced by a National Automobile and Casualty Imsurance Cempany bond covering the same period and should therefore be released and returned to the agent supplying the same, and that the Clerk of the Council be authorized to return the same. LIbrARY LEGISLATION It was moved hy Councilm-u ~? Brooks, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, that a resolution be prepared in support of the League of California Cities stand in opposition to the bill proposing changes in State Aid for ~ublic Libraries. AIRPORT ANNEXATION ~ The City Manager reported to NEWPORT BEACN Council on the City of Newport ¢3 Beach proposed annexation of the County Airport amd adjacent industrial land reportedly sold to McDonnell Aircraft by the Irvine Company; the possible interest of Costa Mesa in annexing this land, and the CITY CO~3NCIL - 487 - March 21, 1966 services which could be offered to the land by the City of Santa Aha. 0n motion of Councilm-n ~urk, seconded by Co~cilman~ooks and carried, Council authorized ~dayor Harvey or anyone he designates to bring to the attention of the proper people in any manner he deer,s proper, the high level of services which can be offered by Santa Aha at reason_able costs, and seek consideration of Santa And for proposed annexation. FREEWAY RAMPS Councilman Markel reported on ~ the Highway Cow,,dssion hearing in Sacramento, attended also by the Director of Public Works, Mr~ Steve Royal and M~r. Gerald Peebler of the South Main Vmprovement Association, and their success in obtaining a study of the Council request regarding ramps connecting South Main Street with the Newport Freeway. RECESS At 5:hO p.m., the meeting was adJoummed to 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the meeting reconvened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, following which the Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Jay R. Weener, Parkview Reformed Church. Ail Councilmen were present. SURPLUS PROPERT~ SALE The Clerk reported that no ~'~' sealed bids had been received on real property described in Report 41-63 consisting of approximately 12,880 sq. ft. of land located generally on the east side of Santa Fe Street, south of Second, at a minimumprice of $13,000.00. Mayor Harvey called for bids from the audience, and there being no response the matter was referred back to the Staff. HEARING - Hearing was opened on Amendment AMEND. APP. 578 - Application 578 initiated by PLANNING CO~$~ISSION the Planning Commission proposing to amend Sectional District Map 12-5-10 by reclassifying from R 1, R 2, R 3, R 3 N, P, C 1, C 2, C 3 and C 5 districts to the CD District, property in area between 8th, Flower, lOth, Main, 3rd and ~ristol. planning C~aission Resolution 5772 rec~maended approval. The Clerk reported that notice of the hearing was published in The Register, with affidavit of publication on file, and that no written communications had been received. There being no response to the Mayor's call for testimony, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman McNichael, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, that approval be granted Amendment Application 578 and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the amending ordinance according to E~hibit 578 A. ~EARING - Hearing was opened on A~D. APP. 581 Amendment Application 581 INCOME C~'rERS, INC. filed by Income Centers, Inc., proposing to amend Sectional District Map 14-5-10 by reclassifying from M 1 to the R 4 district property on north side of Chestnut, between Daisy and Center. Planning C~mmission Resolution 5771 recommended approval. The Clerk reported that n~tice of the hearing was published in The Register, with affidavit of publication on file, and that no written co~municatione had been received. Carl Parker, Nlllyard amd Associates, Civil E~gineertn~ firm representing the applicant, offered to answer any questions. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilman B~ooks, seconded by Council~- Markel and carried that Council approve the reclassification and instruct the City Attc~ney to prepare anamending ordinance according to Exhibit 581 A. CITT CO~NCIL - 488 - March 21, 1966 C R ZONING Consideration of a proposed new C~ercial-Residential Zoning District was post- poned for two weeks. UNDEVELOPED LOT Acting on a communication from David A. Nayes, regarding vacant lot at 210ON. Valencia, it was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman McNichael amd carried, that the Staff be authorized to clesm up the lot. NO. PAI~K-SANTA CLARA- The Public Works Director BROADWAY IB'£mHSECTION described with the aid of a map~ the proposed rerouting of traffic channelization and signals at the North Park - Santa Clara and Broadway intersection. Carl Cowles, 2435 Bonnie Brae; Charlie Swarmer, 2346 N. Park; and Mark Sherman, 2014 N. Flower, expressed opposition to any change at the present time. Councilman McMichael suggested the possibility of waiting until the northeast corner is developed to determine the future traffic needs. It was moved by Counci]w~u Herrin, seconded by Councilmau McMichael, that Council delay action ~util further developments occur. On roll call vote: AYES, COUNCILMEN: NOES, COq-NC IINEN: ABSENT, COUNC~: Gilmore, Burk, Heri-in, McMichael, Harvey Brooks, Marke 1 None WARNER ACCESS The Director of Public Works ~ ~ '~ recommended Council authorize '~' construction of 55 foot wide driveway at northeast corner of Warner and Yale for Eokamson property. Paul White requested a study be made of Warner between ~arbor and Fairview to seek a solution to increasing traffic problems. Mayor Earvey suggested a special study be made of the area with a view to putting a raised median strip on War~er. On motion of Counci]w~n Brooks, seconded by CounciLman Herrin amd carried, Council authorized construction of oversize driveway as recommended. TEitT. PARCEL It was moved by Councilman MAP 452 Nerrin, seconded by Councll-~n Markel and carried, that Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 452, filed by Roy E. Bogardus, creating three parcels on Flower, north of Wilshire, subject to conditions in the P1-Bning Director's report dated 3-9-66. TE~T. PARCEL It was moved by Councilman MAP 453 Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, that Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 453, filed by Shell Oil, creating two parcels on Grand at McClay, subject to conditions in the Planning Director's report dated B-9-66~ TENT. TRACT 6191 It was moved by Councilman Nerrin, seconded by Coxuncilman Markel and carried, that Council approve Tentative Tract 6191, filed by Suntametrics Properties, reverting six lots to one parcel on the east side of Yale Street, south of Harvard, subject to conditions in the PlAnning Director's report dated 3-16-66. 0~1~ ' ~89 - March 21, 1966 3,/ EXT. OF TIME It was moved by Councilman TRACT 5845 Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, that Council approve request for extension of one year on approval of Tentative Tract 5845. NEWNOPE STREET REPAIR On motion of Councilman Nerrln, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, Council or~lered filed ccm~munication from J. W. Narryman and petition protesting closing of Newhope Street for repair. Councilman Brooks agreed to write to the people about street problems in their area and stated he would like budgetary consideration for improving Newhope next year inasmuch as this was only a d.r$~ nage project. SOLICITATION It was moved by Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Nerrin and carried, to continue to April 4, 1966 the matter of the application from Women's American ORT to hold antique show and sale on June 24 - 26, 1966, pending receipt of further informatio~ on the organization's activities. SE REII~t~AL It was moved by Councilmau Markel, seconded by Councilman Gilmore and carried, that lease between City and 4th District P.T.A. be renewed for 36 months (May l, 1966 to April 30, 1969) for Rooms 212 and 213 in Comunity Center Building. MUS~JM BOARD It was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilm-n Burk and carried that Council accept with regret the resignation of Mrs. Stanley Gould from Bowers Museum Board of Trustees, and order a certificate of appreciation prepared. TAX SALE The Council referred to Staff for investigation, on motion of Councilm~ Gilmore, secunded by Councilman Herrin and carried, Orange County Notice of Intention to sell at public auction portion of Lot A, Tract 3293. REI~E~T It was moved by Councilm-u McMichael, seconded by Councilman B~rk and carried, that Council approve re- imbursement to Roy E. Smith, 17015 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, $61.37 for erroneous weed abatement assessment. SOLICITATION It was moved by Councilm-u Markel, seconded by Councilman Burk and carried, that application of Gene Thornton to sell tickets and program ads March - June, proceeds to go to Optimist Youth activities, be referred to Staff for report on April 4, 1966. TRUNK SEWER CITY COUNCIL - 49o - On motion of Councilman McMichael, seconded by Councilman Herrin and carried, the City Council March 21, 1966 authorized a contribution of $30,000.00 from the special sewer connection charges fund toward the construction by Sanitation District 7 of a sewer in Fourth Street from TustinAvenue westerly 1,000 feet, then southerly to connect with an existing trunk in First Street. ANGEL'S PUBLICATIONS Telephone request from Angel's Official Publications for Samta Ana's participation in inaugural year publication was ordered filed by Council, on motion of Councilman Burk, seconded by Councilm-u Nerrin and carried, with Councilman Brooks voting "No". ADJ0~T There being no further business to come before Council, on motion of Councilman Herrin, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. DORIS M. ERO~N CLERK OF THE COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL - 491 - March 21, 1966