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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-02-07• MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California February 7, 1955 In the absence of Mayor Seabridge the City Clerk called the regular meeting.of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M., and stated that a motion was in order to appoint a Mayor pro-tem in the absence of Mayor • • Seabridge. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry Councilman LeBard be appointed Chairman pro-tem in the absence of Mayor Seabridge, was approved, Councilmen present: Terry, Lockett, Bartlett, LeBard. Councilmen absent: Seabridge Minutes On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the minutes of the City Council meetings for the meetings of January 3rd, January loth, January 17th, January 24th, January 31st, as transcribed and mailed by the City Clerk be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. Monthly The Clerk read the reports of the Department Heads for the Reports month of January, 1955, of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Collector, City Engineer, Manager of Municipal Trailer Park, Fire Chief, and the Recreation Superintendent. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the reports of the Department Heads for the month of January, 1955, as read by the City Clerk be accepted and ordered filed, was approved. Business On motion by Lockett seconded by Terry the applications for Licenses license to conduct business in the City of Huntington Beach were granted as follows: Service Pipe Line Construction Company, the business -of pipeline Construction.; • 0. L. Gaines, the business of plastering. Oilfield Vacuum Service, vacuum trucks. Gerald G. Sluder, general contractor, New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the application for Dowty-Smith #1 oil well permit of Apex Petroleum Corporation, Ltd., to drill a new well, Dowty-Smith, #l,.to be located on Lot Huntington Beach Tract, was granted subject to 5, Block 208, the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the application for Diane #2 oil well permit of the Atlantic Oil Company to drill a new well Diane #2, to be located on Lots:ll, 13, and 15, Block 101, Hunting- • ton Beach Tract, was granted subject to the approval for form by 478 Bjerknes- term.agr'm't New Well, Wood No. 11 directional drill New Well, H.B.#7, directional drill New Well, Nichols #1 New Well, Walker #1, whipstock Page .#2 Minutes - Monday, February 7, 1955 'the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. The Clerk read notice to L. J. Bjerknes which was served on December 31, 1954,'calling for an appearance before the City Council on February 7, 1955, at the hour of 7:45 o'clock P.M., to show cause, if any, why the agreement between the City of Hunting- ton Beach and L. J. Bjerknes, should not be terminated, and lessee to remove at his own expense all property placed on the Huntington Beach Pier and the conduct of the business of live bait. L. J. Bjerknes appeared before the City Council and said it was not due to his lack of effort but'due to the consistent break- down of the old equipment he purchased from his predecessor and the failure of the bait man to deliver bait regularly, and stated he would be happy to cooperate with whomsoever the City of Hunt- ington Beach made arrangements to carry on the vending of live bait. On motion by LeBard seconded by Terry the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and L. J. Bjerknes for permission to sell live bait on the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier be cancelled and Bjerknes be directed to move all the equipment at his own expense from the Huntington Beach Pier was approved. On motion by Lockett seconded by Terry the application for oil well permit,of Milton Barratt and Ernest W. Bysshe, Jr., to directional drill a new well Wood No. 1, to be located on Lot 7, Block 202, Huntington Beach Tract, subject to approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the application for oil well permit of Milton Barratt and Ernest W. Bysshe, Jr. to directional drill a new well Huntington Beach No. 7, to be -located on Lot 17, Block 202, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, sub- ject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. On motion'by Bartlett seconded by Terry the application for oil well permit of Cather, Rogers, Barnes and Cree, to drill a new well Nichols No.l, to be located on Lots 17, and 19, Block 201, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. On motion by Terry seconded by Lockett the application for oil well permit of Cooper and Brain to whipstock a new well Walker No. 1, to -be located on Lot 16, Block 105, Huntington Beach Tract, • • 1• 0 1 Page #3 Minutes - Monday;. February 7, 1955 was granted, subject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanupbbond$. New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the application for Rex -Bristol Np. 1 oil well permit of Holly Develppment Company to drill a new well Rex -Bristol No. 1, to be located on Lots 3 and 4, Block 106, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. New Well, On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the application McDonald No. 1 for oil well permit of John N. Phillip, Operator, to drill a new well McDonald No. 1, to be located on Lots 23, 25 and 27, Block 107, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted subject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the -drilling and cleanup bonds. New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the application Kirkpatrick No. 1 for oil well permit of Rothschild Oil Company to drill a new well, Kirkpatrick No. 1, to be located on Lot 8, Block 306, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the application Guilickson No. 1 for oil well permit of Rothschild Oil Company to drill a new well, Gullickson No. 1, to be located on Lot 8, Block 307, Hunt- ington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. New Well On motion by Terry seconded by Lockett the application for Wallace No. 1 oil well permit of the Sabre Oil Company to drill a new well Wallace No. 1, to be located on the north 15 feet of Lot 17, and Lot 19, in Clock 102, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the approval for form by the City Attorney of the drilling and cleanup bonds. New Well, On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the application Howe #1 for oil well permit of R. B. Watkins, to drill a new well Howe No. 1, to be located on Lots 16 and 18, Block 106, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the filing of the drilling and cleanup bonds to be approved for form by the City Attorney. New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the application for King #1, whipstock oil well permit of R. B. Watkins to whipstock a new well King No.l, to be located on Lots 1 and 3, Block 202, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the filing of cleanup and drilling bonds for approval for form by the City Attorney, Do I 4`°d9 U, 4 • Page #4 Minutes -.Monday, February 7, 1955 New Well, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the application for H.B.Assis- tance oil well permit of A. B. Watkins, Operator, to whipstock a new -League #1, whipstock well Huntington Beach Assistance League No. 1., to be located on Lots 1 and 3, Block 202, Huntington Beach Tract, was granted, subject to the filing of drilling and cleanup bonds to be approved for form by the City Attorney. New Well, On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the application Mathis #1 for oil well permit of Hedges, Smith and Erlich, to drill a new well Mathis No. 11 to be located on Lots 3 and 5, Block 210, Huntington Beach Tract, subject to the filing of a satisfactory map with the City Engineer, and the drilling and cleanup bonds to be approved for form by the City Attorney. Lyndon A. The Clerk read a communication received from Lyndon A. Wells, Wells - informing City Council that the derogatory statements made regard- ing his home which was moved from the First Street area to the Memphis Street area, was not based on facts as the structure had been examined by competent building inspectors and proven sound. Tr.. #1776, The Clerk read_an estimate of cost submitted by the City est.cost for improv. Engineer for the necessary improvement in connection with the proposed subdivision to be located within the vicinity of Yorktown and Florida Strees shown more particularly on the tentative map Tract on file known as No. 1776 and that the estimate of cost for the construction of septic tanks, curbs and sidewalks, and street paving including any street lighting, is $5,475.00. $6,000.bond On motion by Terry seconded by Bartlett ih accordance with (surety) - subdividers the estimates submitted by the City Engineer, the subdividers of of Tr. #1776 Tract No. 1776 be required to place with the City a surety bond In the amount of $6,000.00 to guarantee performance and said bond to be filed at the time of filing with the City the final map. Leroy The Clerk read the offer of Leroy Hermann of 416 15th Street, Hermann Huntington Beach, offering the City $500.00 for Lots 18 and 20, Block 414, Huntington Beach Tract, and for the City to sell same without warranty of title and subject to the clearing of title by the buyer. Chairman pro-tem LeBard informed Mr. Hermann that the City's policy up to this time is to auction all tax title lots at a public auction and until the policy of the City has been changed In regards to offering at public sale only those tax title proper- ties upon which the title has been cleared. 1 •d L' •I 11 1 04 Page #5 Minutes - Monday, February 7, 1955 Term.d.rlg. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the request of bond H.B.#6 Albercalif Petroleums, Ltd., for termination of drilling bond covering the Huntington Beach No. 6 well located on Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7, 4, 6 and 8, Block 301, Huntington Beach Tract, in accor- dance with filing of certified directional survey in accordance with'Section 2427.3 of the'Huntington Beach,Ordinance Code, and the bonding company and the owner be so advised, was approved, H.B.Well #5, On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the request of term.d.rlg. bond Albercalif Petroleums, Ltd., for termination of drilling bond on Huntington Beach Well No. 5, located on Lots 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9, Block 201, Huntington Beach Tract, in compliance with Section 2427.3 of the,Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and the bonding company and the owner be notified of the termination, was approved, H.B.Well #4, On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the request of term.drlg. bond Albercalif Petroleums:;. 'Ltd., for termination of drilling bond on Huntington Beach Well No. 4, 'located on the Golden Eagle property at First and Atlanta Streets, in compliance with Section 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and that the bonding company and the owner be notified of the termination of the bond, was approved. Elliott On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the request of W. M. Wells Nos. 7 & 8, Elliott for termination of drilling bonds covering the Elliott term.d.rlg. , bonds Well No. 7, located on Lot 9', Block 1901, Tract No. 12, and Elliott • Well No. 8, located on Lot 5, Block 1901, Tract No*. 12, in compliance with requirements of Section 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and the bonding company and the owner be notified of the termination of bonds, was approved. Bradley On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the request of Well #1, te.rm.drlg. the Holly Development Company for termination of drilling bond bond covering the Bradley Well No. 1, located on Lot 21, Block 201, Huntington Beach Tract, in accordance with compliance.with Section 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and the bonding company and the owner be notified of the termination of bonds was approved. Ord.#617, The Clerk gave the first reading of Ordinance No. 617, an 1st rdg.- oil field ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach, California, creating Inspector the classification of oil field inspector and fixing the compen- sation'therefor; adding Section 1596.83 to the Huntington Beach Ordinance. Code. 430 Ord.#618, lst rd--.- rules,etc. Mun.Tr.Pk, Ord.#6190 lst rdg.- estab.Al district Ord,;#620 lst rdg., oil well drilling Page #6 Minutes Monday; February 7, 1955 The Clerk gave the first reading of Ordinance No. 618, and' ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach, California, relating to the rules and regulations of the Munl6ipal Trailer Park, amending Section 7711, 7712.1, 7713.2, 7714, 7716.1, 7718.4, 7718.5, .7718.6, 7719, 7719.3, 7721, 7724, 7726, repealing Sections 7701, 7718.1, 7718.2, 7718.3 and adding Sections 7714.5, 7714.6, 7714.7, 7714.8, 7719.4, 7719.5. The Clerk gave the first reading of Ordinance No. 619, anc`. ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach, California, adding a new Article 946 to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, establishing an A-1 District -to be known as .the "Agricultural District"; adding Section 9461, 9462, 9462.10, 9462.20,• 9462.21, 9462022, 9462.23, 9462.24, 9462.30, 9462.49, 9462.50, 9462.60, 9462.70, 9462.80, 9462.90, 9463.10, 9463.10, 9463.20. 9463.30, 9464, 9465.102 9465.11, 9465.12, 9465.13, 9465.14, 9465.15, 9465.16, 9466.00, 9466.10, 9466.20, 9466.212 9467.0 to said Ordinance Code. The Clerk gave the first reading of Ordinance No. 620, an ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach, California, relating to the drilling of oil wells -and the regulation thereof;.declaring an emergency to exist; repealing Sections 2423,3, 2444.4, 2444.5, amending Section 2421, 2421.1, 2421.2, 2421.4, 2422, 2422.1, 2443, 2444, 2444.1 and 2444.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; and addding Sections 2421.01, 2422.11, 2428, and 2431.3. to said Code. J.S.Barrett The Clerk read the agreement between the City of Huntington agreement Beach and J. S. Barrett wherein the original contract on the 7th Street storm drain work was cancelled and -the contract items amended and adjusted in the new agreement. On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and J. S. Barrett, was approved. Mr.Miller Mr.. Miller of the Standard Oil Company of California, appeared of Std.Oil- oil code before the City Council and asked to meet sometime with the Oil Committee and stated that he represented the Land Use Committee of the Western Petroleum.Association and could be of considerable assistance in helping the City in the amendments and changing of their oil.code. Reso.#1235, The Clerk read Resolution No. 1235, a resolution of the City accepting grant deed Council of the City of Huntington Beach accepting Grant Deed to certain real property and authorizing the recording of said deed. 0 Ll 481 1 Agr'm't re: West Or.Co. W t r ; Bd`.' Reso.##1236 Police Chief- request.2- way bled. stop Society for Cripples to sell paper lilies Gus Allen, agr' m't renewal 10 D.K. & J. K.Clapp agr'm't N Page #7, Minute-s.- Monday, February 7, 1955 On motion by Terry seconded by Lockett Resolution No. 1235 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Terry, Bartlett, Lockett, LeBard NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen:• Seabridge The Clerk read the agreement between the City of Huntington. Beach, Orange County -Water Works District No. 3, and Orange County Water Works District No.. 5, wherein the parties to the agreement make provisions for the construction of facilities recommended by engineers and to make provisions for the joint exercise powers to select and constitute an agency to administer and execute the agreement and consitixting the West Orange County Water Board. The Clerk read Resolution No. 1236, a resolution of the Cii' Council of Huntington Beach, California, adopting and authorizing the signature of an agreement constituting the West Orange County Water Board. On motion by Terry seconded by Lockett Resolution No. 1236, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Terry, Bartlett, Lockett, LeBard NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Seabridge The.Chairman pro-tem referred the request of Ben Dulaney, Chief, of Police, for a two-way boulevard stop to.be•placed on llth Street at the intersection of Palm Street to the Police and Fire Committee, for study and report. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the Orange County Society for Rrippled Children and.Adults*be given permission.to sell paper lapel Easter lilies on the streets in the City of Huntington Beach on March 25th and March 26th, was approved, On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the Mayor and the City -Clerk be instructed to execute on behalf of the City the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Gus D. Allen for operation -of a cafe and restaurant business located upon the end of the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier for a period of three years from January 1, 1955, to. December 31, 1957, inclusive, was approved. On motion by Lockett seconded by Terry the Mayor and the City Clerk be instructed o execute on behalf of the City the agreement ' between the City of Huntington Beach and Dwight K. Clapp and Jack K. Clapp to operate a beach concession for an additional period of three years from and after the 1st day of January, 1955, was approved, Y. 4�1 4 Page #8 Minutes - Monday, February-7, 1955 Wadhams On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the Mayor and agr'm't- renewal the City Clerk be instructed to execute on behalf of the City the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and D. L. Wadhams, to operate a tram service on the Municipal Pier and to and from the Municipal Trailer Park for a period of three years from January 1, 1955 to and including December 31, 1957, was approved. W.C.Wantz- The Clerk read the agreement between the City of Huntington agr'm't re �� bait stand Beach and Wm. C. Wantz to permit the business of selling live fish, salt bait, fresh dead fish to be used as bait, and to rent fish- ing poles for use only on the sportfishing boats operated by the lessee for a period of three years beginning on the 7th day of February, 1955 and ending on the 31st day of December, 1957, for a total sum -of $50.00 per year, payable in advance. State Lands Commission City of Seal Bch. Demands H.Ashton, counsel for_ City on WOCW Bd. On motion by LeBard seconded by Lockett the agreement be- tween the City of Huntington Beach and Wm. C. Wantz to permit the selling of live fish, salt bait, fresh dead fish to be used as bait, and to rent fishing poles for use only on the sport - fishing boats operated by lessee, was approved. The Clerk was instructed to instruct L. J. Bjerknes that the City Council had made arrangements with Wm. C. Wantz to operate a live bait business at the end of the pier. The Clerk read a communication received from the State Zands Commission asking the City when they might expect to receive a letter of application for permit to cover that portion of the Municipal Pier which occupies State lands. The Clerk read a Resolution received from.the City of Seal Beach requesting the -City of Huntington Beach to take the same action requesting the Pacific Electric Railway Company to remove their tracks as they are not being utilized as contemplated under their permit. The request of the Seal Beach City Council was taken under advisement by the entire City Council members. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Terry the demands as approved by.the Finance Committee be ordered paid, was approved. Councilman Lockett requested the City Council to consider retaining Harry Ashton as.legal counsel for the City of Huntington Beach on the West Orange County Water Board. i� Three portable lifeguard stations 1 Page #9 Minutes — Monday, February 7, 1955 On motion by Lockett seconded by Terry that Harry Ashton be requested to submit a letter covering compensation for services for his proposed legal counsel for the City on the West grange County Water Board, was approved. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett, that in accord- ance with the request of Fire Chief Higgins the City Engineer be instructed to construct three portable lifeguard stations and the budgeted amount be charged to the. Special Fund for Capital Outlays, and said work to be completed by April 1, 1955, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Terry, Bartlett, Lockett, LeBard NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Seabridge Chairman pro-tem referred the matter referred by the Airport Committee covering the request of the Southwest Airplane Dust Cropping Corporation for permission to use an air strip adjacent to the Georgianna Garrish-lease to the Building Committee for study and report. On motion.by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the regular meet- ing of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned, ATTEST: City Clerk C t Clerk and ex-offi.cio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Ma r pro-tem 1•