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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1953 03 02 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, HELD ON MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1953, AT 7:30 P. M., AT THE CITY HALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Vincent L. Humeston, Wm. I. Miller, Jerome C. Kidd, Frank E. Bacon, Jr., and Wintford L. Tadlock. COUNCILMEN ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY: C. Arthur Nisson, Jr., was present. Mayor Humeston called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved after Col E. L. Creager's name was inserted in Para- graph 10 as having accompanied Councilman Miller and City Attorney Nisson to hear an address by Dr. Beeson, at the Santa Ana High School on February 9, relative to his experience with Civil Defense in England during World War II. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Kidd and duly carried, it was agreed that the proceedings of this meeting would be recorded by Court Reporter Roy L. Pina. GENTRY City Attorney Nisson read a letter from Mr. B. R. Gentry, ANNEXATION who was represented by Attorney Robert W. Fraser, pro- PROPOSAL testing annexation of his three lots on Prospect Avenue unless he would be privileged to continue his business as Cesspool Contractor on the premises to be annexed. Several persons present, including Walter Linker, representing the American Legion, Mr. Bowman, Mr. Graves, of Graves & How- ley; Mrs. Marian Johnson and George A. Broomell, each ad- dressed the Council in regard to the proposed annexation. Councilman Tadlock inquired if Mr. Gentry would agree to annexation on a basis of three to five years time to cleanup his business. Attorney Fraser requested that at least ten years be stipulated. Councilman Bacon stated that he could see no advantage to the City in annexing only three lots. Councilman Tadlock stated that this is a public hearing and requested comments from any or all persons present. The matter was discussed by the Council and councilman Tadlock moved that the annexation be re- fused at this time. Councilman Bacon seconded the motion. Councilmen Miller, Tadlock and Kidd voted Nay and the mo- tion was made and seconded was killed. On motion of Coun- cilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Tadlock and duly carried, City Attorney Nisson was instructed to prepare an agreement with Mr. Gentry to carry on a non conforming business, limited to past operations, to be terminated at the end of four (4 years, and that an Ordinance annex- ing these three lots be prepared. Councilman Bacon voted No on the above motion. Mayor Humston brought up the matter of further investi- gation of Police Chief Elmer Johansen. Rev. Frank Scott was present and stated that the City Clerk and Police Chief had refused him a permit for the use of a Broadcasting System on the streets of Tustin. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Kidd and duly carried, the matter was referred to City Attorney Nisson. Rev. Scott and Mrs. Ruth I. Trickey addressed the Coun- cil relative to Police Chief Johansen's references. Councilman Tadlock requested that positive evidence, if any, relating to Chief Johansen personally or his refer- ences, be submitted. Several persons present addressed the Council on behalf of Chief Johansen, including Edward Cox, Bud Hannaford, Horace Stevens, Carston Johansen, Joe Ojeda, C. F. Beecher and George A. Broomell. Councilman Miller Stated that the Council had complied with the request of certain citizens, since the meeting of February 16, in checking on Chief Johansen's references and produced twenty-seven letters regarding Chief Johansen's character and previous police activities. Councilman Miller then read a letter from former Mayor Smith of the City of San Fernando, a letter from Dr. John J. Brooks, of San Fernando, and a letter from Clyde Nelson, Secretary of the Civic Betterment Club of San Fernando. Councilman Miller stated that several telephone calls had been made regard- ing Chief Johansen's record in addition to the twenty-seven letters. JOHANSEN'S Councilman Kidd stated that due to the evidence presented PROBATION he considered it in order to move that Police Chief Johan- TERMINATED sen's Probationery Period be terminated as of March 1st and that his appointment be made permanent, or, at the pleasure of t he Council. Councilman Miller seconded the motion which was duly carried. Councilman Bacon voting Nay. Councilman Tadlock requested a statement as to Councilman Bacon's attitude relative to Chief Johansen. Councilman Bacon stated that he voted No due to the fact that the Council had previously agreed to extend Chief Johansen's Probationery Reriod until March 19, 1953. JOHANSEN'S On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman SALARY Kidd and duly carried, the total salary of Police Chief INCREASED and Street Superintendent Johansen was increased from TO $400.00 $375.00 to $400.00 per month effective March 1, 1953, PER MONTH. and City Attorney Nisson was requested to prepare a Re- solution to that effect. KIDD Mayor Humeston requested Councilman Kidd to accept an APPOINTED appointment as Police Commissioner. Councilman Kidd ac- POLICE cepted. COMMISSIONER Mayor Humeston requested Councilman Bacon to accept an BACON appointment as Fire Commissioner. Councilman Bacon ac- APPOINTED cepted. FIRE COMMISSIONER Police Chief Johansen reported that the curb at the North East Corner of Main & B Streets has been painted red as requested by the Elementary School authorities. JOE MENDEZ CouncilmanBacon presented two bids for removing two Carob TREE BID trees by the roots; two Acacia tress by the roots; trim- ACCEPTED ming and shaping one Pine tree; all in the Parkway of the West side of North "A" Street. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Tadlock and duly carried, the bid of Joe Mendez in the total amount of $320.00 for the above work was accepted. City Engineer McBride was present and outlined to the Council his progress in connection with the Sewer Survey. He also clarified the employment of Roland Humeston on this project. Council authorized Engineer McBride to acquire an easement to the City from Warren Hillyard for street purposes, at the North West Corner of First and Prospect Streets, ac- cording to the plan discussed. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman PLANS, &c., Kidd and duly carried, the Plans and Specifications for FOR PROJECT the improvement of B" Street, between Main Street and 19 APPROVED Sixth Street, and being Project 19, Major City Streets, be approved and the City Engineer authorized to submit the same to the Division of Highways and Director of Fin- ance, Local Allocation Division, for approval. PLANS, &c., On motion of Councilman Miller, secpnded by Councilman FOR PROJECT Kidd and duly carried, the Plans and Specifications for 18 the improvement of Main Street, between "D" Street (U. APPROVED S. 101) and California Street, and being Project 18, Major City Streets, be approved anfd Engineer McBride be authorized to submit the same to the Division of High- ways and Director of Finance, Allocation Division, for approval. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Tadlock and duly carried, it was agreed that the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. be authorized to remove a Eucalyptus tree, including stump and main roots, from the North parkway of Main Street and located thirty feet East of the East line of "B" Street, said work to be performed by a qualified and experienced crew. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Tadlock and duly carried, Engineer McBride was author- ized to submit a Project Statement to the Division of Highways requesting that the allocation of Gas Tax Funds for the fiscal year 1953-54 be allocated to Project 18 (Main Street) and Project 19 ("B" Street). BILLS The following bills were presented, approved and ordered paid on motion of Councilman Miller, Seconded by Coun- cilman Tadlock and carried. Division of Highways $58.44 Radio & Television Equipment Co. 10.02 California Dept. of Employment 5.73 Flippen Nursery 18.03 Tustin Lumber Co. 16.78 California Tree Service, Inc. 32.00 John J. Swigart Co. 6.12 United Supply Co. 43.26 Electronic Supply Corporation 4.76 Hill's Signal Service 3.00 Console & Sisson 2.13 The Tustin News 21.17 Schneider Tractor Co. 14.00 Utilities (City Hall Telephone) 42.40 J. McBride Sewar Plans) 142.75 J. L. McBride (Miscellaneous Eng.) 194.40 Roland Humeston (Sewer Survey) 45.75 Gerald Braden (Sewer Survey) 40.50 Fred Preble (Sewer Survey) 5.50 Evelyn Murphy (Projects 17-18-19) 105.00 Seaside Oil Co. 63.30 Federal Reserve Bank of S.F. 224.88 George A. Broomell 118.00 L. Pina (Court Reporter) 20.00 TOTAL $1,341.92 On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Kidd and duly carried, Engineer McBride and City Attorney Nisson were requested to press the State to provide a connecting road between "D" and "B" Streets, adjacent to the Freeway, as originally agreed to between Mr. Cessna, District Engineer, and the Tustin City Council at a Special Meeting held in the City Hall on May 20, 1952, at which meeting Mr. Springer, County Highway Engineer, was present. R. J. NOBLE On motion of Cotuncilman Miller, seconded by Councilman CO. GRANTED Kidd and duly carried, the R. J. Noble Company was granted EXTENSION a sixty (60) day extension for the completion of their contract for the improvement of Prospect Street as re- quested in their letter of February 23, 1953. Councilman Miller moved to adjourn. Councilman Tadlock seconded the motion. Motion carried. MEETING ADJOURNED. Vincent L. Humeston Mayor S. C. Penington City Clerk