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Pat Tierney
request
drainage
plan
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So. Calif.
Edison Co.
petitions
zone
change
Easement -
So. Calif.
Edison Co.
MINUTES
Council Chamber, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, October 15, 1956
Mayor Terry called the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
Councilmen present: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry.
Councilmen absent: None.
The clerk read a request from Pat Tierney of Pat's Welding
Works requesting a drainage plan that will keep water from flooding
his shop and grounds, at 2820 Florida Street. The drainage problem
was created when Florida Street was elevated higher than his grounds
with no outlet for the water that drains down Clay Street.
The Clerk read a communication from the Southern California
Edison Company referring to Article 926 of Chapter 92 of the Hunt-
ington Beach Ordinance Code of the City of Huntington Beach, and
the -Southern California Edison Company respectfully petitions here-
with for a change of zone from R-1 single family residence district
to M-2-0- industrial district for that property described as follows:
That portion of the fractional southwest quarter of
Section 13; in Township 6 South, Range 11 West, in
the Rancho Las Bolsas, as shown on a map thereof
recorded in Book 51, Page 7, et seq., of Miscellaneous
® "Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said
County, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the east line of
said fractional southwest quarter of Section 13 with
t he northeasterly line of the strip of land, one
hundred feet in width, described and designated
as "Second" in the deed to Pacific Electric Land
Company recorded December 20, 1905 in Book 123,
Page 91, of Deeds, in the office of said County
Recorder; thence northeasterly, at right angles
to said northeasterly line, a distance of 940.18
feet to -said east line of the fractional south-
west quarter of Section 13; thence southerly,
along said East line, 1151.59 feet to the point
of beginning.
Excepting therefrom that portion thereof in-
cluded within the boundary lines of Pacific
Coast Highway, 90 feet wide.
On motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant the request of the
Southern California Edison Company for change of zoning from an
R-1 to an M-2-0 district on the property described in letter
received from the Southern California Edison Company be referred
to the Planning Commission for appropriate action. Motion carried.
The Clerk read an easement from the City of Huntington
Beach granting to the Southern California Edison Company, a
Corporation, its successors -and assigns, the right to construct,
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Easement
rescinded -
So. Calif.
Edison Co.'
Road Ease-
ment -
So. Calif.
Edison Co.
Mills Land
& Water Co.
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use, maintain, alter, add to, repair, replace, inspect and/or
remove, in, on and over the real property described as, that
portion of the East 500 feet of the North 200 feet of the
South -half of'the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
of Section 13, in Township_6 South, Range 11 West, in the
Rancho Las Bolsas, lying within a strip of land, twenty (20)
feet wide, hereinafter referred to as "Right of Way Strip",
and electric line consisting of poles, necessary guys and
anchors, cross -arms, wires and other fixtures and appliances,
for conveying electric energy to be used for light, heat, power,
telephone and/or other purposes.
On motion by Bartlett seconded by Irby the previous
action of the City Council on August 20, 1956 be rescinded as
the description in the easement was incorrect, and the Mayor
and Deputy City Clerk, on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach,
be authorized to execute the easement from the City of Hunt-
ington Beach to the Southern California Edison Company, for the
purpose of erecting an electric distribution line on the City
property as described in the easement read by the Clerk.
Motion passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett,, Terry.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
The Clerk read Road Easement presented by Southern
California Edison Company, a corporation, and Mills Land and
Water Company, a corporation, granting to the City of Hunt-
ington Beach, a municipal corporation, an easement for public
road and highway purposes in, on, over and across that certain
real property in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange,
State of California, described as follows:
A strip of land forty (40) feet wide lying within the
Fractional Southwest quarter of Section 13, in Town-
ship 6 South, Range 11 West, in the Rancho Las Bolsas,
as shown on map thereof recorded in Book 51, Page 7,
et seq., of Miscellaneous Maps, in the office: of the
Caunty Recorder of said County.
The Clerk reported that said description contained in the
.easement has been checked with Harry Overmyer, City Engineer of
the City of Huntington Beach, and approved in accordance with
legal.description as contained in the easement.
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Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 1292, a resolution of the
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City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, accepting easement
deed to certain real property and authorizing the recording of said
deed.
On motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant Resolution No. 1292
was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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Remodel
The Clerk read an estimate of cost submitted by Harry A.
portion
storm drain"
Overmyer, City Engineer, for the remodeling of a portion of the.
12th & Main
Sts.
original 13th Street Storm drain in the area of 12th and Main
Streets, in the amount of $2,364.00, and which he reported was
budgeted under the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund.
On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the City
Engineer be instructed to proceed with the remodeling of portions
of the 13th Street storm drain at 12th and Main Streets, and said
cost as indicated be charged to the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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Business
On motion by Irby seconded by Lockett the application for
License
license of Ben H. Ellis to conduct the business of gardening at
various locations in the City of Huntington Beach, and,as approved
by.the Qhief of Police, Health Officer, Building Inspector and
Fire Chief, be granted. Motion carried.
Erect Sign -
On motion by Bartlett seconded by Irby the application for
110 Main St.
building permit of Electrical Products Corporation to erect a sign,
FABRIC FAIR, at 110 Main Street, and as approved by the Building
Inspector, be granted. Motion carried.
Harry A.
The Clerk read the resignation of Harry A. Overmyer, City
Overmyer
Resignation
Engineer, as of October 31, 1956. He stated he was deeply grateful
to have had the opportunity to have served the many fine people of
Huntington Beach during the greater part of his adult life and to
have worked under and with so many nice persons, and he will miss
this association that has meant much to him, and thanked the Council
.
f or everything.
The Mayor and Council members expressed their appreciation
for the splendid work he has done, and extended their sincere
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gratitude for his fine services, and wished him every success
in his `new venture.
On motion by Bartlett seconded by Irby the resignation
of Harry A. Overmyer, City Engineer, be accepted, and the Clerk
be -instructed to write a letter of appreciation on their behalf.
Motion carried.
Resolution The Clerk read Resolution No. 1293, a resolution of the
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City Council of the City of Huntington Beach relating to the
compensation of the City Engineer.
- On motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant Resolution
N o.. 1293 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Appoint On motion by Bartlett seconded by Bryant, Sydney L.
Sydney L.
Lowry City Lowry be appointed City Engineer as of November 1, 1956. Motion
Engineer
carried.
Wm. L. Lewis On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett, Wm. S. Lewis
appointed St.
Supt. be appointed Street Superintendent, and ex-officio Assistant City
Engineer, as of November 1, 1956. Motion carried.
Norman F. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett, Norman F. Wells
Wells -
appointed be appointed Building Inspector, and ex-officio building and
Bldg.
Inspector electrical inspector as of November 1, 1956. Motion carried.
Ernest J. Klug The Mayor referred to the Beach and Pier Committee the
sport fishing
boat request of Ernest J. Klug requesting permission to operate a
sport fishing boat off the Municipal Pier.
Offshore The Clerk read a communication from Offshore Constr-
Constr.
Request Pier uctors applying to the City for the privilege of using the
for land-
ing base Municipal Pier as a landing base for personnel who would be
working on -an off -shore oil -drilling structure for Monterey Oil
Company near Huntington Beach, and stated that they are,willing
t o pay a flat rate of $4,000.00 per year for the landing privileges.
H.B. Mun. The Council members expressed their opinions that as the
Pier be used
for recrea- Municipal Pier was built by taxpayers money it should remain a
t ional
purposes recreational pier and not be used for commercial purposes..
ohly
Councilman Irby made the following motion: "That the
City Council go on record as reaffirming its policy of using the
H untington Beach Municipal Pier for recreational purposes only
and that the pier not be used for commercial purposes"..
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Letter to
Offshore
Constr.
Fencing of
Swimming
Pools
Enlarge door
on Bait &
Tackle shop
on Mun. Pier
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Info. Re:
Orange Co.
Flood Con-
trol Dist.
Lockett &
Bryant
consult with
Willis
Warner
Council
members, etc.
attend
Calif. Leag.
of Cities
Convention.
V.F.W. - Re:
parking lot
referred to
Beach &
Pier Comm.
Removal of
trees refer-
red to the
St s & Parks
Comm.
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Bryant and passed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
On motion by Bryant seconded by Bartlett the Deputy
City Clerk be instructed to write'a letter to Offshore Constr-
uctors advising them of the City Council's policy with respect
to the use of the Municipal Pier. Motion carried.
Mayor Terry referred to the Building Committee the matter
of regulations in regards to fencing of swimming pools.
On motion by Irby seconded by Bartlett the City Engineer
be instructed to enlarge the door on the bait and tackle shop
located on the Municipal. Pier operated by Carl and Ella Christensen,
in accordance with the recommendations of the Beach and Pier
Committee. Motion carried.
On motion by Bryant seconded by Bartlett the engineers of
the Orange County Flood Control District be notified that the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach are requesting information
as to results that have taken place in the Huntington Beach District.
Motion carried.
The Mayor appointed Councilmen Lockett and Bryant to
consult with Willis Warner and the officials of the Orange County
Flood Control District, and report back at the next regular meeting
of the City Council.
On motion by Lockkett seconded by Bryant the members of
the City Council, the department heads and two members of the
Planning Commission be authorized to attend the California League
of Cities, and necessary expenses be allowed. Motion carried.
The Mayor referred the request of the V. F. W. to operate
a parking lot on the City property located at Huntington Avenue
and Highway #101,'to the Bea-ch and Pier Committee, for further
study and report.
The Mayor referred the recommendation of Harry Overmyer for
the removal of the Eucalyptus trees that are causing trouble to the
sewer lines at Joliet and Florida Streets, and the removal of
Eucalyptus trees on Mansion Avenue, to the Streets and Parks
.Committee for further study and report.
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Demands On motion by Bartlett seconded by Bryant the demands
as approved by the Finance Committee be ordered paid. Motion
carried.
On motion by Bryant seconded by Bartlett the regular
meeting of .the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
adjourned.
Cifth, Clerk and ex -of icio Clerk
o the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
ATTEST:
Ci y Clerk