anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-06

Garden Grove City Council Approves Multiple Zoning Over Many Protests GARDEN GROVE — Over the protests of nearly 206 persons the Garden Grove city council last night approved a zone change to multiple dwelling from single family several lots on the east side of Josephine St. between Woolley Lane and Lampson Ave. The City of Garden Grove had initiated the zone change and no developer or owner was present to state his case for the zone change. However, a petition containing 142 names and nearly 60 persons objected to the proposed re-zoning. However, the standing room only crowd heard the councilmen approve R-2 zoning for the lots, allowing development of multiple housing units in the center of a residential district. However, Charles B. Henry, owner of property at 11312 Paloma St., more than an acre, wasn't as lucky as the City of Garden Grove. His request for multiple zoning on his property, presently zoned R-1, was denied by the council and he only had nine persons opposing his request and a petition with 40 names on it approving the zone change. Councilmen also rejected all bids submitted for the construction of the sprinkler and lightening control building at the new City Park. The lowest of three correct bids submitted was $5,856 which was 85.3 per cent over the estimate for the cost of construction. Under law if the bids are rejected the city may authorize the work done by city crews which Public Works Superintendent Charles Handy said can be done within the original estimate of $3,500 and so council authorized Handy to begin the work. The council also started proceedings on an ordinance which restrict ice cream salesmen, with road trucks, from selling ice cream near schools between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Numerous parent and PTA groups had appeared before the JOINS HUGHES — LA. Gen. Stanley R. Mickelsen, U.S. Army (Ret.), has joined Hughes Aircraft Company's Ground Systems Group as technical adviser; it was announced today by C. Harper Brubaker, Hughes vice president and group manager. Before his retirement in 1957, Gen. Mickelsen was commanding general of the Army Air Defense Command at Colorado Springs. Previously he served as commander of the Antiaircraft and Guided Missile Center at Fort Bliss, Texas: deputy for guided missiles and atomic energy of the Department of the Army, and on the War Department general staff. Councilmen Deny Request For New Apartments After an extremely lengthy public hearing into the request of Joe D. Kopsho asking that property located south of Catherine Dr. between Loara St. and Euclid Ave. be changed in zone from R-A to C-1 and R-3, the request was withdrawn by prospective purchaser L. Frederick Pack. Protests were registered with immediacy and vehemence, especially by W. L. McDonald of 1523 Catherine Dr., showing reluctance to employ the microphone at the speakers dias as directed to do by Mayor A. J. Schutte. After all the sound and fury, however, it turned out that McDonald only desired to know if the proposed apartments would be one or two stories should the reclassification go through. He was told that two story apartments were planned. Then Neil W. McGill spoke and said that he was the man who had previously turned in the petition against the move bearing 150 names of area property owners. He spoke of the traffic problem which would ensue should these multiple units be allowed, and however, it turned out that McDonald only desired to know if the proposed apartments would be one or two stories should the reclassification go through. He was told that two story apartments were planned. Then Neil W. McGill spoke and said that he was the man who had previously turned in the petition against the move bearing 150 names of area property owners. He spoke of the traffic problem which would ensue should these multiple units be allowed, and cited Loara St. south from the Broadway Village development to the Price School as being dangerously narrow. More children, but especially more cars, would increase the already very great danger. McNeil said that the larger problem, however, was whether the Council wanted a city of individual homes or apartments. This statement was greeted by a round of applause. McDonald stood again and apologized for being angry with Council earlier. He then proceeded to argue against the proposal by saying that there was no need for more apartments since Anaheim industry was in no need of more people, that the area is becoming overcrowded and taxes are rising and yet the city still cannot meet the job of making necessary improvements. He also said the city was getting too many children and that schools are becoming inadequate. The developer, Pack, rebutted this by saying most apartments do not allow children and that the area is going to continue to grow. "We developers are willing to risk our capital," he said. Council, however, was not willing to let him, for the request was denied. Murder Attempt Count Reduced for Suspect By Orange County News Service Assault with a deadly weapon and intent to commit murder charges against a Newport Beach man have been reduced to a misdemeanor basis. The action came when Harry Leroy Davis, 46, of 289 E. Costa Mesa, agreed to change a not guilty plea to guilty in Superior Court. Davis, arrested after he allegedly tried to attack his former wife with a rifle, appeared before Judge Robert Gardner. NEW SPEED ZONES SET FOR ANAHEIM Revision of the speed soning on State Legislative Routes 3 and 174-Los Angeles Street and the Santa Ana Freeway Frontage Road- in Anaheim and Orange was announced today by the State Department of Public Works. The revised speed zones are as follows: A 45-mile zone from Placentia Avenue to just south of Winston Road. A 40-mile zone from just south of Winston Road to slightly south of Lorraine Ave. A 35-mile zone from slightly south of Lorraine Ave. to just south of South St. The changes from the existing 25- and 55-mile zones were approved by State Highway Engineer G. T. McCoy following an engineering and traffic study by the Division of Highways. The City of Anaheim done by city crews which Public Works Superintendent Charles Handy said can be done within the original estimate of $3,500 and so council authorized Handy to begin the work. The council also started proceedings on an ordinance which restrict ice cream salesmen, with road trucks, from selling ice cream near schools between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Numerous parent and PTA groups had appeared before the council on previous dates to make the request for the ordinance as they said the ice cream trucks near the schools constituted a traffic hazard when the children were being released from the school. Also the Junior Chamber of Commerce was given approval to use Headquarters Fire Station for administering polio innoculations May 23 from 2:30 until 7:30 p.m. Cost will be $1 per person. Henry Hinke of Garden Grove was hired by councilmen to serve as public relations counsel for the city. He was authorized a salary of $400 per month and will only work a maximum of eight days a month. That salary and work schedule is in effect for the first two months and then the situation will be reviewed by councilmen. The bombshell of the evening was presented by Mrs. Anne Fowler, Buena Park Library Board trustee when she told the council that Assemblyman Richard Hannah stated in a letter to her that the bill to dissolve the district "was very good". The bill does not provide a method of selection of a board of control for the Library District. This point was on the main steering of controversy as far as the library board was concerned. The board does not apparently wish to see control of the library come under council appointed library board members. It was this point that brought about a proposed amendment to the legislation which may or may not see the light of day in San Francisco. Building in County Doubles Last Year's By Orange County News Service Although the valuation of permits for the month of April was 10 per cent less than the previous month, building in the county area for the year is double that of 1858, figures announced today revealed. The County Building Department issued 548 permits having a total valuation of $5,876,991. This hiked the 1959 total to 2,430 permits and a valuation for the year of $24,648,395. In contrast, 14,747 permits were issued last year as of April 30 over a building valuation of $12,121,952. The decrease over the month of March was 10 per cent while there was a 147 per cent jump over the month of April last year. Major items during April were single family homes with garages attached. In this field 232 permits were issued for a valuation of $24,455,950. A breakdown of the permits issued in April is as follows: Nine apartments (45 single units) $144,000; 60 dwellings alterations etc., $13,500; 14 single family dwellings, $202,890; 232 single family dwellings with garage attached, $4,445,950; 18 multiple family dwellings (36 single units), $269,280; 22 foundations (move-in) $31,200; four gasoline service stations, $22,400; two hospital and clinic buildings, $70,000; one industrial building, $9,500; one motel, $38,180; five office buildings, $68,300; seven storage buildings and warehouses, $1,208; eight store buildings, $78,200; 53 swimming pools, $154,700; two wind machines, $1,700; 66 miscellaneous, $152,228; and 32 move permits; nine directional sign permits. Total permits, 584. Total valuation, $5,876,991. Only One Reclassification Gets Council Sanction Plea Approved to Change Zoning From Commercial to Residential Out of five reclassification requests made to the city Council at their regular weekly meeting last night only one was granted, and that to Mrs. Josie Malmstrom of 206 S., Thalia St., a woman in her seventies. Mrs. Malmstrom was represented at the meeting by her daughter. Mrs. June McIntyre, Mrs. McIntyre told the council that she believed they should grant her mother's request to have the land on which her home sits changed from C-2 to R-1. The elder woman has apparently lived at the same address for the past 50 years, and for the past 18, according to her daughter, has undergone a great deal of personal discomfort and mental anguish as the result of action taken by the State in putting in of commercial enterprises. Mrs. McIntyre told the council that all her mother wanted to do was live her remaining days in peace and quiet, something which for the past 18 years has proven extremely difficult due to various activities carried on by the State on the property next door. Also, the woman said that part of her mother's property had been taken by the State, for a price, for use in construction of the Freeway. A businessman neighbor to the south of the Malmstrom property, Lloyd Kline of 210 S., Thalia, told the Council that while Mrs. Malmstrom had been a wonderful neighbor, he hesitated to operate a business. Railroad S Planned fo PLACENTIA — At last night tor Charles Warren revealed t o put in a railroad spur track n development. Warren indicated that today future spur track in an area ext Mayor Raymond Pound poin "get us underneath the freeway In other words, Placentia track established before the is put in," Pound said. The council also approved ethyl gasoline for Placentia p The B ORANGE C SECTION B WANTS MORE FACILI Buena Park May Supporting Libr Just Erect Fence in Subdivision of Land Native Tract Map 3390 was approved by the City Council last month with the stipulation that the subdivider, Luxury Homes, put a fence along the boundary of the property to protect a living orange grove from encroachments of children. The map approved was for a tract located on the west side of Rio Grande, a portion of which is approximately 600 feet south of E. La Palma, and another portion 1321 feet south of E. La Palma. The orange grove to the south requested that the chain be erected to protect his valuable agricultural area from living in the nearby tract who might find the oranges and irresistible temptation. It for Luxury Homes, Santa Ana Mayor Dale Heinly, said client would be willing to erect a fence bordering his property where the property breaks. Council made this a stipulation of approval, however, before grant-request. Library Hassle Faces Buena Park Council BENA PARK—A cloud of gloom which has hung over the question of the dissolving of the Buena Park Library District was off of the horizon last night in a stormy session in which all of the library board of trustees and the librarian met the council head on over alleged misrepresentations of fact. Questions of why the library legislation came about answered, not to everyone's liking, but most of the people was handed to those by Councilman John who read a "statement of action". Bombshell of the evening presented by Mrs. Anne Fowlna Park Library Board when she told the council memblyman Richard Hanna in a letter to her that the dissolve the district "wasn't good". All does not provide a methodelection of a board of concern the Library District. Print was on the main stem university as far as the library was concerned. Board does not apparently see control of the library under council appointed library members. As this point that brought up proposed amendment to legislation which may or may be light of day in Sacramento, several districts had been dissolved by the city and the service resulting from the past 18 years has proven extremely difficult due to various activities carried out by the State on the property next door. Also, the woman said that part of her mother's property had been taken by the State, for a price, for use in construction of the Freeway. A businessman neighbor to the south of the Malmstrom property, Lloyd Kline of 210 S. Thalia, told the Council that while Mrs. Malmstrom had been a wonderful neighbor, he hesitated to operate a business next to an R-1 zone, forseeing possible difficulties in the future when the property might change hands. Julien Carl, Right of Way Agent, for the State of California, told Council that property may be disposed of to an adjoining property owner without a competitive bid only if the State property were smaller than other like zoned parcels in the area, or a sale to another person would constitute a handicap in the development of the adjoining property. These conditions did not fit the Malmstrom case, he said. Council, however, by a three to two vote decided to spare Mrs. Malmstrom whatever grievance might arise from leaving her residence on a C-2 parcel of land. Motion to approve the request came from Councilman Charles Pearson. Local Police Reveal Petty Thievery Here Two petty thefts were reported to Anaheim police yesterday, one accounting for $19.13 in tire tools and the other for $4 in change. The first incident occurred sometime between 12 midnight and 8 a.m. Tuesday and was committed against the car of Gerald Stamton, 28, of 3424 Olinda Ln. The trunk of his vehicle which was parked behind his home in the driveway was forced open and a jack, lug wrench and 10.5 gallons of gas removed. The second crime was committed against the Broadway-Anaheim Car Wash, 550 N. Euclid. In that case the soft drink machine was pried open and the $2 in change removed from the coin box. That incident occurred between 6 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. on the library issue. At any rate the city attorney was proven extremely difficult due to various activities carried out by the State on the property next door. Also, the woman said that part of her mother's property had been taken by the State, for a price, for use in construction of the Freeway. A businessman neighbor to the south of the Malmstrom property, Lloyd Kline of 210 S. Thalia, told the Council that while Mrs. Malmstrom had been a wonderful neighbor, he hesitated to operate a business next to an R-1 zone, forseeing possible difficulties in the future when the property might change hands. Julien Carl, Right of Way Agent, for the State of California, told Council that property may be disposed of to an adjoining property owner without a competitive bid only if the State property were smaller than other like zoned parcels in the area, or a sale to another person would constitute a handicap in the development of the adjoining property. These conditions did not fit the Malmstrom case, he said. Council, however, by a three to two vote decided to spare Mrs. Malmstrom whatever grievance might arise from leaving her residence on a C-2 parcel of land. Motion to approve the request came from Councilman Charles Pearson. Mayor Murphy, in his own illic statement states, "The men that I am going to exe are my own and not necessary for the feeling of all the member of the council." "My feeling is that if the library District is dissolved and City assumes its duties, no chair in book providing to the public to the schools will be made anything, these services will be proved upon," the statement reads. "The city has never contented or even discussed the possibility of tearing down the present lil building for a parking site. I sonally feel that if the city over the Library District we strive to build a second life with bigger and better physical cities and retain our present cily as a branch library." "It is my feeling that the lil staff would be put under administration of our City Marsh if the District is dissolved and the Librarian will become a partment head as did Ray Than when the city took over when Fowler indicated to the council that she had a meeting assemblyman Hanna scheduled this weekend to discuss real measures which would present library administration in unanimous consent however that the issue involving the library district to a vote of the residents city and if an election were majority of more than 50% of the vote should indicate or not a district board remain in its present event the hassle still isn't likely solved because the meant to the state legislature attempted, is too late to this year's legislative call. Fowler's conference with might start the ball rolling right direction so far as library district is concerned. Long late, but nevertheless was a statement from Stecko as to the city's post-incerning "vicious rumors" the library was to be torn favor of a parking lot. It is not true. The city has an intention nor has that ever been made," he said, list of the statement was to direct that if and when the car got control fo the library stands had jumped the gun. The old hue and cry of lack of communication between the factions concerned was not as it should be. As a result the issues as to the library district had been kicked around without the full knowledge of the people and that a lot of excitement had been the result before all the facts were brought out. Stecko pointed out that several districts had been dissolved by the city and the service resulting from these various districts had been made available in an extended manner to the Buena Park residents at a lower cost to the taxpayers. So far as the removal of the books from the public schools was concerned, City Attorney Warren Ferguson stated in the special council meeting last week that according to the state educational code under which the library district was set up, such facilities that were in operation would have to remain in operation. Nevertheless the fact still remained that no one was aware the bill was in existence until members of the library board read a very short article in a newspaper that such legislation to dissolve the district was in the offing. This, Mrs. Fowler said, was quite a shock. If the city fathers had met with the library board and discussed the problems, the resulting flareup of official tempers would have been avoided and the petitions gathered up in haste would not ever have seen the light of day. Max Wood, on the administrative staff of the Centralia School District, pointed out to the council that the lack of communication between the two factions resulted in the misunderstandings on both parts. Wood also objected to the use of various terms in the city stand The second crime was committed against the Broadway-Anaheim Car Wash, 550 N. Euclid. In that case the soft drink machine was pried open and the $2 in change removed from the coin box. That incident occurred between 6 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. on the library issue. At any rate the city attorney was directed to write to Assemblyman Hanna requesting the addition of the election clause whereby the dissolving of the district should be left up to the voters. In other council matters two seats vacated on the planning commission were filled with council sanction. The appointment of William Dalley, manager of the Rexall Pharmacy in Buena Park was made. Dalley will serve a four year term on the commission. The other seat was filled again by Bob Bechtold, appraiser for the State of California. Passing its second reading and thereby jumping the last hurdle was the rezoning of the area adjacent to the Lincoln-Knott Shopping Center. The area was zoned to R-1 and Moore Homes will construct a single family development in the area. Other zone changes and public hearings were referred back to the planning commission. They were a proposed zone change from C-4 to R-2 north of La Palma back of the commercial development on the east side of Grand Ave. Also going back to the planners was the precise plan for a church on Page St. westerly from Stanton Ave. as requested by the Church of Christ. Classification Request ction, Four Denied Railroad Spur Track Penned for Placentia PLACENTIA — At last night's council meeting, City Administrator Charles Warren revealed that the Santa Fe Railroad is rushing in a railroad spur track needed for Placentia's future industrial department. Warren indicated that today the Santa Fe men will flag trees for spur track in an area extending from Placentia Ave. to Melrose. Raymond Pound pointed out that the development would us underneath the freeway when it comes along." In other words, Placentia is winning the race to get the spur established before the future 'Pomona' or Orange freeway in," Pound said. The council also approved a Union Oil bid of $.258 per gallon of gasoline for Placentia police cars. The Bulletin ORANGE COUNTY NEWS TION B Wednesday, May 6, 1959 NTS MORE FACILITIES Aena Park Mayor Issues Statement Supporting Library District Work ROBERT L. GOLD anniversary Stanton Aide Celebrates 20 Years Work Robert L. Gold, administrative consultant to city of Stanton, will complete this week 20 years of service to governmental organiza- BENA PARK—In view of the best opinions and discussion over proposed dissolving of the Buena Park Library District, Maynies Murphy of the City of Bena Park has made public a statement concerning his personal insights and opinions on the matter which is now up before the Legislature. Assembly Bill Number 2488 as introduced by Assemblyman Rich Hanna of the 75 District, proclaims that the Buena Park Library district be dissolved and that portion of the district which lies within the City of Bena Park be used over to the city. An excerpt from the State Legislature's Digest reads, provides that upon the withdrawal territory from a district by fusion within a city the property unencumbered funds of the district shall be divided between city and remaining district. Reasons that all funds and property owned by the city be used for library purposes." Mayor Murphy, in his own publication states, "The sentiments that I am going to express my own and not necessarily feeling of all the members of council. My feeling is that if the Library District is dissolved and assumes its dues, no changes book providing to the public or the schools will be made. If anything, these services will be imputed upon," the statement said. The city has never contemplated even discussed the possibility arising down the present library building for a parking site. I perently feel that if the city took over the Library District we should be to build a second library bigger and better physical facilities and retain our present facility as a branch library. It is my feeling that the library would be put under administration of our City Manager. The District is dissolved and that Librarian will become a department head as did Ray Thomas in the city took over the Park among the cities included in the district. Since Buena Park is the largest single city in the district, we would gain the biggest share of the assets. Buena Park's share of the reserve fund of $50,000 required by the county would offset any loss of assets to the other cities in the district, thus assuring the Buena Park Library users no depletion of present facilities or services. "Under the present Library District system, the only method of finance is by property tax or by bond issue. The home owner is the only individual paying the total cost of the operation of the library. The average citizen here in Buena Park how pays $18 a year for library services. "This is the highest cost for library facilities in the whole State of California. "I am, and will continue to be, a strong believer in the library system. Because my business firm is established in Fullerton, I happen to use the library there more than our own; however, I feel Mrs. Marle Callaway and her capable staff, with the limited facilities that they now have, have done an exceptionally good job. "The feelings I have expressed in this statement in no way should be construed as a criticism of Mrs. Callaway or the Library Board, but rather a statement to clarify some of the misleading facts that have been deliberately misrepresented by misinformed people. "I feel the physical facilities of the library should be made better, as in today's day of education we need libraries properly managed and with adequate facilities. I believe, along with Glen Dysinger, that the library is doing a good job, but I am sure that he must admit that the library in physical size and scope does not fill the needs of a population of over 40,000. "I believe sincerely that, as in the case of the Park and Recreation District, by absorbing the library into the city program, the people will get better services at Celebrates 20 Years Work Robert L. Gold, administrative consultant to city of Stanton, will complete this week 20 years of service to governmental organizations. An instructor in executive controls and administration at Los Angeles State College, Gold operates his own management consulting firm, specializing in administrative problems of governmental agencies. The 41-year-old consultant is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, and presently studying for his Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics and government at Harvard University. Gold and his organization have served 10 counties and 20 cities in California as well as the Los Angeles and Phoenix school systems, the ECA, and the State Department. Medical Aid Refused By Victim of Crash An injury accident in which the victim refused medical aid occurred yesterday morning at 8:19 a.m. at Acacia and the Riverside Freeway between an automobile driven by Florence Wells, 29, 1554 Palais Rd., and a semi-truck driven by Daniel Rodriquez, 32, of Montebello. According to police reports of testimony Miss Wells was proceeding north on Acacia and was flagged down by a construction worker as she neared the construction road from which the truck came. Apparently falling to see the warning, she failed to stop and rammed the big truck as it pulled out to cross Acacia. The left front end of the Wells car suffered major damage, and Miss Wells herself received contusions and abrasions to the right arm and hand. end results. It is hoped that this statement will clear the air on misleading information that has been circulating recently, and it is hoped that this statement will give people a clearer picture of the problem and the solution to the problems as they really are." carrying down the present library lining for a parking site. I perfectly feel that if the city took the Library District we should be to build a second library bigger and better physical faces and retain our present facy as a branch library. It is my feeling that the library would be put under the administration of our City Manager the District is dissolved and that Librarian will become a dement head as did Ray Thomas in the city took over the Park Recreation District two years The physical assets of the LFry District will be divided "I believe sincerely that, as in the case of the Park and Recreation District, by absorbing the library into the city program, the people will get better services at less tax cost. "I am sure we all want progress to continue in Buena Park. I am confident we all want the same LAN SQUARE DANCE — Members of the Analem Lions Club are working today on plans for the Hi Neighbor event May 16 in City Park. The day-long event, which will feature communitysponsored booths and a barbecue will be conclud- ed with a square dance. Shown discussing the plans are (from left) Bob Wexler, "Pop" Dunkler, Jim Enloe, caller for the dances; and Clyde Martin.