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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1951-12-03.11 MINUTES 1 *I* 1 16 I 1 Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, Cal iforn is Monday, December .3, 1951 Mayor Langenbeck called the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7: 30 o'clock P. M. Councilmen present: Greer, Talbert, LeBard, Seabridge, Langenbeck Councilmen absent: None Minutes On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer that the min- utes for the month of November, 1951, as transcribed and mailed by the City Clerk be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. Monthly On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the monthly Reports reports for the month of October, of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Engineer, City Judge, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Manager of Municipal Trailer Park, as read by the City Clerk be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. Business On motion by LeBard seconded by Seabridge the following Licenses applications for license to conduct business in the City of Hunt- ington Beach , were granted: Robert G. Greenberg - 316 Main Street - knitting supplies. Walter Meeks, 16021 Huntington Beach Blvd., - demolishing and repairing derricks. Charles R. Williams, Sr., 519 Walnut - journeyman plumber Claude A. Parks, 519 Walnut - journeyman plumber. Oil well permit On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the appli- Sowest- State 1-158 cation for oil well permit of Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well "State J 158", was granted. State 503 On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the appli- cation for oil well permit of Southwest Exploration Company to drill a new well "State 503" , was granted. New well- On motion by Talbert seconded by Seabridge that the Thaheld- application for oil well permit- of Fred A. Thaheld and John M. Phillips #1 Phillips to drill a new well - Thaheld Phillips No. 1, located on Lot 11, Block 1702, Vista Del Mar Tract, subject to filing a satisfactory map and drilling and cleanup bowls, was granted. Drlg.Bonds- On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert that the Glens F.A.Thaheld Falls Indemnity Company oil drilling bonds #600283 and #600284 be released to the City Clerk and terminated as requested by Fred A. Thaheld, and that the drilling permit be cancelled, was approved. Cond.-except. The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Commission of M.Pobojeski- Rest home the City of Huntington Beach informing the City Council that a Page #2 Minutes - December 3, 1951 public hearing was held on the Petition for Conditional Exception filed by Marilyn Pobojeski of 220 Detroit Street, requesting per- mission to use the residential facilities located on Lots 11, 12 and 13, in Block 302, Vista Del Mar Tract, presently zoned for R-3 purposes, far a nursing and rest home, convalescents and invalids°home with Registered Nurse's care. Massaging, dieting, physiotherapy, with physicians' and surgeons' advise where neces- sary and advisable....The Commission received no protests. In addition to the legal notice of public reading published in the Huntington Beach News, notices were mailed to property owners surrounding the area of the above described property, giving the date of public hearing and general information regarding the in- . tended use. The Planning Commission of the City 'of Huntington Beach recommends the granting of the conditional exception re- quested by Marilyn Pobojeski subject to the following conditions: Non -Admission of Alcoholics, Drug; Addicts, and Mental Patients. Failure to use the premises for the purpose as requested in the petition for conditional ex- ception for a period .of six months, 'the condi- tional exception shall be terminated. M.Pobojeski- On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the recom- Variance granted mendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach to permit the residential facilities located on Lots 11, 12, and 13, in Block 302, Vista Del Mar Tract, for uses requested in the Petition for Conditional Exception filed by Marilyn Pobojeski and to be subject to the conditions in the recommendations of the Planning Commission and subject to all regulations and require- ments affecting Rest and Convalescents homes of all Governmental bodies, be granted. Motion carried. Garden Club- The Clerk read a letter received from the Huntington Beach, Park - Block 811, Garden Club and a petition signed by 471 residents of the City Tract 1074 requesting the City Council to take the necessary steps to acquire Block 811, now Tract 1074, excepting therefrom Lot 1 which is now improved with a home, for park purposes in connection with our present Circle Park. Mrs. T. Cooper Mrs. Trace H. Cooper addressed the City Council and stated she was the Corresponding Secretary of the Huntington Beach Garden Club and reported that the Club was wholeheartedly behind the pro- posal to acquire Tract 1074 for a City Park and hoped the Council would put their stamp of approval for the acquisition of the tract. A. Frazier Alonzo Frazier addressed the Council and stated that it would be a good investment for the City to acquire Tract 1074 for *04 1 so rim s• Page #3 . 1 i 4 Minutes - Dec. 3, 1951 park purposes. Mayor Langenbeck asked that Councilman Talbert and Lebard act as a special committee to ascertain if Tract 1074 is avail- able , what the cost of acquisition would be, and to contact the present residents occupying home on Lot 1 in Tract 1074 for their views, and with the understanding that this committee is not to commit the Council to any course in the matter. Streets and Parks Committee together with the City Engi- neer, to make an analysis as to what the area would cost to make into a park, and the additional cost of maintenance. Finance Committee to make a survey and analysis together with the City Clerk as to what effect by removing the property from the assessment roll it will have upon city revenue, also that it will have an effect by the removal of some residential property from a field of availability, and inasmuch as the City has been more or less following the policy of helping out in opening up new area by the building of streets and other improve- ments, to calculate the cost of providing like space for housing, also how the 'acquisition of the property shall be financed, and also for the Finance Committee to make a review of the City's financial position for the first half of the fiscal year to ascer- tain where we are, 86 Amphitheatre James Sayer appeared before the City Council and stated he represented the Beautification and Civic .Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and presented a sketch of the pro- posed amphitheatre for the beach prepared by the City Engineer and staff. The Council was requested to instruct the City Engineer to prepare a detailed plan of the proposed amphitheatre and cost estimate so that action could be taken by the City Council in order that the project could be completed by May 1, 1952. On motion by Talbert seconded by LeBard that the request �! of James Sayer, representing the Beautification and Civic Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce be -referred to the Beach and Pier Committee in consultation with the City Engineer, the City Attorney and representative of the insurance carrier for study and report and that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare details of the plans for the proposed beach amphitheatre and make estimate of cost was approved. Recr.Dept. The -Clerk read a .letter from the Recreation Department of Safety Facil. ._ the City of Huntington Beach requesting,information as to exactly what facilities lie under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Page A. Minutes - December 3, 1951 0 Department as it is the desire of the members of the Recreation Commission and staff to provide safety facilities for the City, of Huntington Beach and eliminate any possible accident hazards concerning the Recreation Department. The request of the Recreation Department was referred to the Police and Fire Committee by Mayor Langenbeck. City Attorney- On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert that the City Additional Attorney of the City of Huntington Beach be instructed to rep - Compensation resent the City on all actions, law suits and claims filed against the City and to be allowed additional compensation, was approved. Xmas Tree On motion by Seabridge seconded by Talbert that the re - Decorations quest of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce to have set aside the budgeted amount of $750.00 to cover Christmas tree dec- orations and the Christmas Shrine, was approved. Excavation The Clerk read a revised schedule of prices to charge for Charges repairing the damage caused by excavation on improved streets within the City, and recommended that Ordinance No. 19 as amended by Ordinance No. 368 be amended to provide for the following charges: For paved or improved streets, sidewalks, curbs, alleys or other improved places the charge shall be: , 1. Twenty-five (25) square feet or less, $.75 per square foot. 2. More than twenty-five (25) square feet up to and including 500 square feet, $.60 per square foot. 3. In excess of 500 square feet, $.40 per square foot. On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer that the City At- torney be instructed to draw up an amendment to Ordinance No. 19, as amended by Ordinance No. 368 and incorporate the new rates as recommended and submitted by the City Engineer for repairs to paved or improved streets, sidewalks, curbs, alleys or other im- proved places, was approved. Relocation of The Clerk read a proposal received from Willis H. Warner 17th Street, Block 2401, for the City to acquire a right of way for the relocation of 17th Tract #77 Street through Lot 2401, Tract #77 and that Mrs. Ethel M. Warner and her brother A. B. Crane wish to submit the fo ll.owi ng proposal, They will deed the land necessary for the right of way as shown on the map submitted for road and street purposes for the fo 1- lowng considerations: 1. Reserving the oil rights without right of access. Page #5. Minutes - December 3, 1951 175 1 1 1 Fire Chief Higgins - Vacation Bushard & Kesterson on Monthly P/R Reso.#1164 amend. to .S.E.R.S. contract 2. The City to pay cost to oil companies holding lease on property, for changes in their facilities required by the new location and to work out a satisfactory arrangement with said companies. 3. A cash consideration of $800.00 On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer and in accord- ance with the recommendation of the Streets and Parks Committee that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary deeds to acquire a right of way for the relocation of 17th Street through Lot 2401, Tract #77, as submitted by Mrs. Ethel M. Warner and her brother A. B. Crane, was approved. On motion by Seabridge seconded by LeBard that the re- quest of D. G. Higgins,, Fire Chief, to take his annual vacation starting on December 10, 1951, was granted. On motion by Greer seconded by Talbert that the request of City Engineer Harry Overmyer to place the following named employees on the monthly payroll effective as of December 1, 1951, was approved: Thomas G. Bushard, Engineering -Aide - Range 19, Bracket "A", salary - $221.00 per month. George E. Kesterson, Laborer,. Range 17, Bracket "A", salary $202.00 per month. The Clerk read Resolution No. 1164, a resolution of in- tention to approve amendment to contract providing for -partici- pation in the State Employees' Retirement System. On motion by Talbert seconded by Seabridge Resolution No. 1164, was passed and adopted by the following roll call Vote: AYES: Councilmen: Greer, Talbert, Seabridge, LeBard, Langenbe ck NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None On motion by Greer seconded by Seabridge that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract providing for the participation of the City of Huntington Beach in the California State Employees' Retirement System was approved. J. Wickersham, On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer that the request to break curb of James E. Wickersham of 515 Crest Avenue , Huntington Beach, for permission to break the curb for the purpose of building a drive- way at 515 Crest Avenue, was approved, subject to supervision of work being done under the City Engineer. Agrmt. Bray- On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer that the City At - Concession at Trailer Park torney be instructed to draw up an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Frank Bray and Wm. C. Bray to extend the 6 If. Demands M. M. Tooker washing machines C.Phillips, washing machines C .A .Derigo & F. W. Green, washing machines Mun.Tr.Park - Appraisal Com- mittee- Old Library Bldg. Sale of old library bldg. Page #6. Minutes - December 3, 1951 present lease at the Municipal Trailer Park for a period of / three years, was approved. On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert that the demands as approved . by the Finance Committee be ordered paid, was approved. The Clerk read a letter received from M. M. Tooker of 515 llth Street, stating that he had purchased the washing machines of Calvin -.Phillips located in the Municipal Trailer Park and would like to have the license transferred and the City Attorney to draw up a new agreement between the City of Hunting- ton Beach and himself. The Clerk read a letter received from Calvin Phillips stating that . he had moved away from Huntington Beach temporarily and due to his absence wished to have the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach .and himself for the washing machine concession at the Trailer Park terminated and that he had sold the washing machines to M. M. Tooker of Huntington Beach. The Clerk read a letter feceived from Charles A. Derigo and Frank W. Green, stating they are desirous. of securing from the City of Huntington.Beach a three year concession or license agreement for the installation and operation of washing machines in the Municipal Trailer Park. Mayor' Langenbeck referred the various requests affecting the washing machine concession in the Municipal Trailer Park to the Beach and Pier Committee. Councilman Seabridge reported on the findings of the Ap- praisal Committee for the re -appraisal of the old library build= ing and stated that Chris King, Nate Rampton and himself had set an appraisal of from $10,000.00 to $10,500.00 and asked the other members of the City Council present what their appraisal of the building should be. It was generally agreed amongst the Council members that an appraisal of $10,000.00 should be set. On motion by LeBard seconded by Greer that the recom- mendations of the Appraisal Committee for the appraisal of the old library building be set at $10,000.00 be accepted, was approved. On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise the old City of Huntington Beach Library Building and terms of said sale shall be as follows: Minimum acceptable bid shall be $'..10,000.00 cash, lawful money of the United States to be paid upon delivery of grand deed not later than thirty (30) days of said sale. " 0 • 176 Page P. Minutes,- December 3, 1951 Said sale -will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 8:00 o'clock IP.M., January 7, 1952 and at that time any person may submit oral bids and said first oral bid shall not be less than 10% higher than the highest acceptable sealed bid submitted and there- after any person may raise said bid in multiples of not .less than $50.00. All bids must be accompanied by cash or lawful money of the United States in amounts of not less than 10°% of the bid and. the City of Huntington Beach reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all bids and withdraw the property from sale. was approved. On motion by Seabridge by Talbert that the City 17th Street seconded Crossing Attorney or the City Engineer be authorized to execute applica- ' tions that may be necessary to expedite the construction of the 17th Street crossing, was approved. City Attorney Bauer reported to the City Council that the Southwest Exploration Company application for a hearing.before the Board of Supervisors to cancel taxes in the annexed area was denied by the Board of Supervisors and the action was identical to that filed by the Signal Oil & Gas Company, which also was denied by the Board of Supervisors. Safety Device On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer that the City at Oceanth & Engineer be instructed to contact the State Diyision of Highways Safety Engineer relative to the -installation of a safety device at the corner of 17th Street and Ocean Avenue, was approved. 16: Edison Co.- City Engineer Overmyer reported to the, City Council that Move poles Hartford & Southern California Edison Company wants to be compensated if Indianapolis they are required to move poles in the alley between Hartford and Indianapolis Streets east of. Delaware. Mayor Langenbeck asked that the Streets and Parks Com mittee look. into the removal of the poles in the alley between Hartford and Indianapolis Streets east of Delaware and try and negotiate or arrange for their removal. Metropolitan City Attorney Bauer reported on the communication re - Water District ceived from the Metropolitan Water District of California stating that it would be necessary for the City to declare its intention to pay out of its Municipal Funds the whole or stated percentage of the amount of taxes to be derived. from the area of the Metro- politan Water District of Southern California lying within the corporate entity, as such amount of taxes shall be fixed in August, 1952, and if the City did not take action to make such arrangements as prescribed by Statute .the assessments would go on against the eLssessment roll in the usual manner. So.California 'Hater Co. - Water Rates Page #8. Minutes -December 3, 1951 The City Clerk reported on the decision of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the matter of the application of the Southern California Water Company for authority to increase°water rates in the Huntington Beach District and read the schedule of authorized rates allowed by the Public Utilities Commission to be effective on and after December-15, 1951. On motion by Seabridge seconded by Greer the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. CiV Clerk and ex -off icio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ��"