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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-10-26MINUTES' Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 26, 1953 Pursuant to adjournment of the meeting of the City Coun- cil of the City of Huntington Beach of October 19, 1953, Mayor Seabridge called the adjourned meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Councilmen present: Wood, Talbert, Seabridge Councilmen absent: Bryant, LeBard (Councilman LeBard arrived at 7:55 P.M.) Business On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the applica- Li cen se s tions for license to conduct business in the City of Huntington Beach were granted as follows: M. M. Miller - hotel at 1172 Main Street, transfer from Esther Ratch. Wm. J. Mufford - hotel at 2152 Main Street, transfer from M. M. Miller. Fred J. Early, Jr. Co., Inc., Torrance, Calif., construction of Orange County Sewage Treatment Plant at Bushard Street & Pacific Coast Highway. Magna Products Co., Santa Fe Springs - contractor, Oil Well Chem- ical Treating Service. Nettie P. Lind - dance hall at 804 Ocean Avenue. Syvilla Cefis, Costa Mesa - dining room at Municipal Golf Course. A. J. Vanian - Real Estate Broker, 611 Frankfort Street, home occupation. Hearrell Production Service, Long Beach, oil field production service. Mayme Lee Goodfield - pet shop at 624'Main Street. N. A. & Jerry Artukovich, Montebello, Calif., contractor -.sewer lines. Schaefer Hat Works, Los Angeles, Route - cleaning, pressing, dyeing, collection & delivery truck (hats). Pacific Welding Supply Co.., Santa Ana - wheel -tax, welding supplies. Machlin Meat Packing Co., Norwalk, Calif., wheel -tax, meats. Venus Foods, Los Angeles, Wheel=tax, wholesale delivery food products. Holly Sugar Corp., Stockton, Calif., wheel -tax, wholesale delivery. M. W. Fouts dba T. & G. Company, wheel -tax, oil field equipment. John A. Richmond, Long Beach, wheel -tax, pick-up oil. Bernard Brownstein dba Tire City, wheel -tax, delivery of tires. Balch Bros.. Service Co., Santa Ana, wheel -tax, delivery refrigera- tors and ranges. Oakford Gas & Appliance Corp., Long Beach, wheel -tax delivery of LPG. Korry English Muffins, Los Angeles, wheel -tax, bakery goods. Courtney & Lester, Costa Mesa, wheel -tax, pick-up and delivery. i 1 I a 0 ! r 7 A a L7 r 1 i G C7 1 Tucker Lic. appl . denie d Std.Oi1- New Well Pab..Drlg:.Co. New Well . Neon Sign- 110 Main R.I.Newman- E le c . Cont. Bd. B&Y House- Movers-Lic. Bond Term.clean- up bd.- O'Meara & Rogers Page #2. Minutes - October 26, .1953 City Photo Service, Long Beach, wheel -tax, pick-up and delivery. National Cash Register Co., Santa Ana, f4heel-tax. XLNT Spanish Food Co., L. A. - wheel -tax, food products. Wesco Merchandise Co., Los Angeles, wheel -tax, wholesale delivery - novelties. Bridgford Packing Co., wheel -tax. Donald Kirkpatrick, Corona Del Mar, wheel -tax, TV delivery and service. American Wholesale Hardware Co., Long Beach, wheel -tax, wholesale delivery -hardware. Ray & John Dolan - Rex Hotel at 108-5th Street. _The Clerk read application for business license of Roy Tucker's Service to conduct the business of janitor service - upholstery and rug cleaning, to which was attached a letter from the City Collector stating that Mr. Tucker has included'$12.00 with his application, but has been in business in this City since 1948-49. The application for business license of Roy Tucker's Service was denied. On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the application for oil well permit of the Standard Oil Company of California to re -drill Well PE-30, was granted. , - On motion by Talbert.seconded by Wood that the application for oil well permit of the Pacific Drilling Co. of Long Beach, California, to drill a new well Ruth Ellen #2, located on Lots 18,. 20, 22, Block 114, Huntington Beach, was granted. On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the application for building permit of Powell Neon Sign Company of Santa Ana to erect a neon sign 7 feet long, 35 inches wide and 10 feet over the sidewalk, at Jims Shoe Shop, 110 Main Street, Huntington Beach, was granted. On motion by Talbert seconded by Wood that the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Electrical Contractor's Bond #2565647 for Richard I. Newman, as approved for form by the City Attorney, be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the Travelers Indemnity Company House Moving License Bond #405398 for B & Y House Movers, as approved for form by the City Attorney, be ac- cepted and ordered filed, was approved. On motion by Talbert seconded by Wood that the request of O'Meara and Rogers for termination of the New Amsterdam Casualty Company Clean-up Bond #8427, on Well No. 3, located on Page.#3. Minutes - October 26, 1953 Lots 2 and 4, Block 621, Huntington Beach, and reported by the City Engineer as having fulfilled the requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code covering clean-up, was granted. Pac.Drlg.Co,- On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the request term.cleanup bd. of Pacific Drilling Company for termination of the Glens Falls Indemnity Company Clean-up Bond No. 621668, on Well Hunnicutt #1, located on Lots 9 and 10, Block 1105, Vista Del Mar Tract, and reported by the City Engineer as having fulfilled the re- quirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, was granted. Hunt.Signal Oil On -motion by Talbert seconded by Wood that the request Co.-term.drlg.bd. of Huntington Signal Oil Company for termination of Fidelity,and Deposit Company drilling bond #5293687 covering well Crane No. 11, located in Block 2401, Tract No. 77, and reported by the City Engineer as having fulfilled the requirements of the Hunt- ington Beach Ordinance Code, was granted. " - Cleanup Bond On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the request of Huntington Signal Oil Company for termination of Fidelity and Deposit clean-up bond #5293686 covering well Crane No. 11, located in Block 2401, Tract 77, and reported by the City Engineer as having fulfilled the requirements of the Huntington Beach Ord- finance Code, was granted. Pac.Elec.Rwy.Co. The Clerk read a communication received from the Pacific Lease - Auto Pkg, Electric Railway Company referring to Lease No. 13916 covering metered auto parking on right-of-way between 9th and "A" Streets, Huntington Beach, and advising that rental for the period May 1, 1953 to October 31, 1953, is waived and effective date of lease is revised to May 1, 1954, and requested approval and acceptance of these changes in the lease. The request was referred to the City Attorney.. Councilman LeBard arrived at this time, 7:55 o'clock P.M. Plans & Specif.- The Clerk read a letter from Ralph E. Welch in which he Tract 1916 appr'd presented plans and specifications_ for the improvements of Tract 1916. Attached to the letter of Ralph E. Welch were three letters, one from the Southern California Water Company one from the Southern Counties Gas Company. of California and one from the Southern California Edison Company, all stating that service is available to supply Tract No. 1916 in Huntington Beach, subject to the rules and regulations as approved by the Public Utilities Com- mission of the State of California, and provided material is available at the time the installation is to be made. 0 Page - A. Minutes - October 26, 1953 355 Septic tanks for above 1 tract Final. map accepted 0 Demands Promote G.L. Scofield, Police Dept. 0 1 Hedges Oil Co. offer denied City Engineer Harry A. Overmyer stated that the map com- plies with the necessary requirements and is in accordance with the specifications and provisions, and that the final map and layout complies with the tentative map approved by the Hunting- ton Beach Planning Commission and the City Council. On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the report of the City Engineer be accepted and that the plans and specifica- tions of Tract#1916 be approved, and all work to be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, was approved. On motion by Talbert seconded by Wood that it be required that septic tanks be installed in Tract #1916, installation sub- ject to approval and inspection of the City Engineer, was approved. On motion'by LeBard seconded by Talbert that the agreement of Ralph E. Welch to construct the improvements on Tract #1916 in accordance with the plans presented and in accordance with the standard specifications approved by the City Engineer be approved and the cash deposit of $5,000 in lieu of bond be accepted, was approved. On motion by Talbert seconded.by Wood that the Final Map of Tract #1916 be accepted, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Talbert, Wood, LeBard, Seabridge NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Bryant Mayor Seabridge appointed Councilman Wood to act on the Finance Committee in the absence of Councilman Bryant. On motion by Wood seconded by LeBard that the demands as approved by the Finance Committee be ordered paid, was approved. On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the request of Ben H. Dulaney, Chief of Police, to promote G. L. Scofield from classification of Police Officer to Police Sergeant in the salary range of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Section 1584, Bracket 28, Schedule I'd", and to be effective November 1, 1953, was approved. The Clerk read a communication from Hedges Oil Company,. Los Angeles, offering to lease the 51.62 acre tract of land owned by the City of Huntington Beach at the corner of Highway #101'and Hampshire Avenue and the subsurface of the 5 acre tract of land upon which is presently located the City -owned Trailer Park, for .drilling operations in accordance with the attached proposed lease, a Page #5. Minutes - October 26, 1953 a and as additional consideration offered to pay the City of Hunt- ington Beach as rental the ' sum of $5.00 per acre per month, payable one year in advance. On'motion by Wood seconded by LeBard the request of Hedges Oil Company, Los Angeles, to lease the City's 51.62 acre tract of land at the corner of Highway #101 and' Hampshire Avenue 1 A for oil drilling operations be denied, was approved. Edward M. The Clerk read a communication from Edward M. Ashodian Ashodian requesting an easement from the Southwest Corner of the West 10 acres of the East 60 acres of the North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, Township 6 South, Range 11 West, S.B.B.& M., vnesterly to the main sewer line located- adjacent to Ocean Avenue, for the purpose of constructing a sewer line to accommodate the proposed trailer park to be located upon the above described prop- erty. The request was referred to the City Attorney and City Eng- ineer for study and report. Carl A. The request of Carl A. Christensen for renewal of lease Christensen on the bait and tackle shop on the Municipal Pier for a six year period instead of two years, and a further request that the con- tract be changed to read "Carl A. and/or Ella E. Christensen" Was referred to the Beach and Pier Committee for study and report. Dr.Payne & W. At this time Councilman Talbert introduced to the Coun- • Cleland- H.B.Cemetary cil Dr. Payne and Mr. Walton Cleland of Compton, California, who have taken over the Huntington Beach Cemetary, located within 3 miles outside the City limits of Huntington Beach. Mr. Cleland addressed the City Council and briefly explained the proposed • changes at the cemetary and stated that the name will also be changed to Roselawn Memorial Park. Parking Mtrs- The Clerk read a letter from the Huntington Beach Walnut St. Chamber of Commerce stating that following a recommendation by'the Retail Merchants' Committee, the Board of Directors of the Hunting- ton Beach Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to ask the City Council to replace the parking meters on Walnut Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets. On motion by LeBard seconded by Wood that parking meters be replaced on Walnut Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets, • was approved. Joint Legis. The Clerk read a letter from the Joint Legislative Com- Comm on Impounded Fds. mittee on Impounded Funds from Tide and Submerged Lands advising from T.&S Lands that this Committee will hold a hearing at 10:00 A.M. November 5th i 356 Page. #6. Minutes - October 26, 1953 in Room 4202, State Capitol, Sacramento, for the purpose of hearing and considering presentations of several interested State agencies relative to the status of the impounded funds, and analysis and review of the present law relating to the allocation of funds, as well as a review and analysis of the proposed five-year plan of the Division of Beaches and Parks, and further stated that they will be pleased to receive a written expression of the views of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach respecting the broad policy of allocation and appropriation of these funds. City Atty. On motion by LeBard seconded by Talbert that the City Clerk, to attend hearing in conjunction with the City Attorney, be authorized and directed with exp. paid to write a letter to the Joint Legislative Committee on Impounded Funds from Tide and Submerged Lands outlining the Council's posi- tion in this matter, and authorize the City Attorney to.attend the • hearing on November 5, 1953, in Sacramento, with expenses paid, was approved. Ray E. The Clerk.read a letter from Ray E. Untereiner, of the Untereiner- Mun.Tr.Pk. California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, express- ing his appreciation and thanks for another delightful summer at the most efficiently and courteously managed Municipal Trailer Park. He further stated how -much his family liked the whole community and how they regularly patronize the stores and professions, and also mentioned how they enjoy the use of the public library and of the friendly service received from the Post Office, and because of the fine community and well maintained Trailer Park they will continue • to return to our City year after year. E.W.Carl- The Clerk read a communication from -Ernest W. Carl, Ass't Mun.Tr.Pk. Sup't-Business, Mt. San Antonio College, Pomona, California, ex- pressing his appreciation for having the opportunity of having stayed at the Municipal Trailer Park, and stated that his family • have never been in a better maintained and operated trailer park, and they hope to spend more summers at Huntington Beach. Mrs.E.Herron The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Edna Herron, 406-7th St., Huntington Beach, relative to removal of two Palm trees in front • of her property at 406-7th Street. The request was referred to the Streets and Parks Committee for study and report. W.E.Spikes The Clerk -read a letter from W. E. Spikes stating that the roots from a. Eucalyptus tree in the alley in the 900 Block between Florida and England Avenue has stopped up the sewer lines and is 41 49 Page P. - Minutes - October 26, 1953. causing a great deal of trouble and asked removal of the tree. Councilman Wood stated that the tree referred to in the letter of Mr. W. E. Spikes was on private property and not in the alley and therefore the City could not do anything about the removal. The Clerk was directed to write a letter to Mr. W. E. -Spikes advising him that since the Eucalyptus tree he requests be removed is on private property and not in the alley the City will be unable to remove the tree. Pavalon Bldg.- B'errell Ries, President of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Berrell Ries Commerce, appeared before the City Council and stated that in refer- ence to the Pavalon Ballroom the Chamber of Commerce would like to suggest that the City Council engage the services of one employee, such as the Public Relations Director, to manage the Pavalon Ballroom. He stated that since ballrooms are not too popular at the present time they would not expect any great ,changes from this new management, but believe the Public Relations Director would try to see it used to a better advantage. They suggest this be allowed for a period of two years. Although they do not believe it is a Chamber of Commerce oper- ation, they believe it could.very well be handled by the Public Rela- tions Director. Councilman Councilman Talbert stated that after.some study it appears Talbert that it might be profitable and to the best welfare of the City to move the Chamber.of Commerce offices in the Pavalon building and to use the hall for various lodges, conventions, and events of that nature. With the Chamber located in the Pavalon it could have a better opportunity to contact new people and new capital. He further stated that having the District Court in Huntington Beach is good for the town and that the location of the present Chamber of Commerce offices would be a better location for the Court Rooms. Mr. Ries addressed the Council and informed them that the suggestion of moving the Chamber of Commerce offices in the Pavalon building has been discussed by the Chamber of Commerce and would approve the move if it was the wish of the Council, however, he states they are not dissatisfied at their present location, but if the Council would wish the move they would approve. Ted Bartlett Ted W. Bartlett, of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council and asked if the park area adjacent to the Pavalon and now under lease by the Pacific Electric Railway to the City of Hunt- ington Beach, could be used for another purpose other than park area, such as parking area or additional offices to the Chamber of Commerce. 1 • • • • I. • 1 • 357 Page . #$. Minutes - October 26, 1953. _City Engr. City Engineer Overmyer explained the lease with the Pacific Electric Railway Company relative to the park area. Curb & Gut- On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the City Engineer ters-Memphis & Nashville & be authorized and instructed to proceed with the installation of Huntington curb and gutters on Memphis and Nashville Streets between Alabama and Huntington Avenues and Huntington Avenue between Memphis and Nashville Streets, was approved. Culvert & On motion by Wood seconded by LeBard that the --City Engineer Inlet - 12th . Street be instructed to construct box culvert and curb inlet at 12th Street between Park and Main Streets, was approved. Culverts - On motion by Wood seconded by Talbert that the City Engineer Main & Walnut be instructed to furnish estimate for reconstruction of culverts at" O Main and Walnut, was approved. Load packer- On motion by.Wood seconded by Talbert that the City Engineer trash collec. be authorized to continue the use of the second load packer for the • collection of trash, until further notified by the City Council, was approved. Ord. -Blvd. On motion by Wood seconded by LeBard the City Attorney be Stop -Palm St. instructed to prepare an ordinance for establishing a boulevard stop on Palm Street on the East and West sides of Lake Avenue, was approved. • City Atty.- City Attorney Bauer reported to the City Council on the Hrg.report hearing he attended at the Senate.Interim Committee on Oil and Gas Development on State Lands on October 23, 1953, in San Francisco. State Speed The Clerk read a communication from the State of California, Zone Survey Division of Highways, in which they state because of numerous com- plaints received by their department from various citizens complain- ing of unreasonable speed restrictions on this portion of highway, they made a Speed Zone Survey on Road VII-Ora-60-HntB (Pacific Coast Highway -Ocean Avenue) from the Southeast City limits to the North- west City limits of Huntington Beach, and as a result of the survey they are recommending that the following be established: From Huntington Beach Boulevard to 740 feet southeast of First Street a 45 mph zone. From 740. feet southeast of First Street to 106 feet southeast of Ninth St. a 35 mph zone. From 106 feet southeast of Ninth Street to 1584 feet northeast of Twenty -Third Street a 45 mph zone. Rudy Schweitzer of the Southwest Exploration Company addressed the City Council and expressed their opinion objecting to the raising of the speed limitations, especially in the vicinity of Twenty -Third Street, and he further pointed out that since the present speed re- structions have been in the death rate on said highway has gone down considerably. Page.#9. `.. Minutes - October 26, 1953 On motion by Wood seconded by LeBard that the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the State Division of Highways voicing the objections of the City Council of the City of Hunt- ington Beach .to increase the speed limitations as outlined in their letter of October 6, 1953, referring to their speed zone survey on Road VII-Ora-60-HntB (Pacific Coast Highway -Ocean Avenue),.and to further point out that the City Council has re- ceived complaints about the traffic problem at the intersection of Twenty -Third Street and Ocean Avenue, and they do not feel that a decrease in the restriction would be advisable, was approved. On motion by Talbert seconded by Wood the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned, ATTEST: City Clerk By - _ , uty C'ty Cle ity Clerk a d ex-offi cio Clerk of the City Council `of the City of Huntington Beach, California By s_ .- :H 0-DI-MIM, Ima • • • • • 1 •