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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-02-04691 t Minutes Reports Business Licenses Annual Report - Police Dept. MINUTES. Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 4, 1957 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. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the minutes of the City Council held on January 3, January 7, and January 21, 1957, as transcribed and mailed by the Clerk, be accepted and ordered filed.M. carried The Clerk read the reports for the month of January, 1957, as submitted by the City Treasurer, City Clerk, -City Collector, City Engineer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Manager of Municipal Trailer Park, and the Superintendent of Recreation. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett the reports of the department heads as read by the Clerk for the month of January, 1957, be accepted and ordered filed. Motion carried. On motion by Lockett seconded by Irby the applications for license to conduct business in the City of Huntington Beach were granted as follows: Addie Kinch Wade, grocery store at 601 - llth Street, transfer from Eddie Parnell. H. A. Loy dba Loy's Welding at 1122 Main Street, transfer from C. B. Carter. Bishop Bit Service, rebuilding rock bits at 2316 Delaware Avenue. The Borden Company, Pacific Cheese Division, wholesale deliveries, wheel -tax. Shirley Mackie, alterations and sewing, home occupatiohg at 204 Geneva Street. On motion by Lockett seconded by Bartlett the annual report of the Chief of Police covering business transacted in the Police Department during the year 1956, as presented, be accepted and ordered filed. Motion carried. Neaves Pet. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Bryant the request of the Dev term. cleanup Neaves Petroleum Developments for termination of the Travelers bonds Sehle #1, Stan Indemnity Company cleanup bonds on the following wells, having complied field #1 Aver -Val #1 with Section 2448.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and the I- 0 0 • .0 Page #2 Minutes - Monday, February 4, 1957 owner and the bonding company be notified of the termination. Motion carried. Sehle #1, Lots 11-13-15, Block 102, Huntington Beach, Bond #501405 Stanfield #1, Lot 9, Block 202, Huntington Beach, Bond #501406 Averbeck-Valenta #1, Lots 11-13-15-17, Block 102, Huntington Beach, Bond #501407. Ord. #655 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 655, an ordinance of the final read- ing City of Huntington Beach relating to swimming pools; the fencing thereof, adding a new article to the Huntington Beach Ordinance • Code, and adding Sections 8141,8142,8143.,8144,8145, and 8146, its second and final reading by.title. On motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant Ordinance No. 655 was passed and adopted by the following roll call 'vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Ord. #656 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 656, an ordinance of the 2nd reading City of Huntington Beach relating to registration of persons convicted of certain crimes; adding a new article to the Huntington Beach Code and adding Sections 4041, 40429 4043, 40449 40459 40469 and 4047, its second and final reading by title. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett Ordinance No. • 656 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Ord. #657 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 657, an ordinance of the lst reading City of Huntington Beach relating to the pay of City Employees during vacations and holidays and adding Sections 1454.1 and 1502.1 to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, its first reading in full. Construct The City Engineer submitted plans and an estimate of concrete retaining wall cost for the construction of.a concrete retaining wall which is between 1st St. & Sec. A proposed to be constructed at the toe of the bluff on the beach - of Mun. Tr. Park front, between the existing wall at lst Street and the existing wall in Section A of the Municipal Trailer Park. It is proposed that this retaining wall will connect to the end of the existing wall at lst Street and will be similar in appearance and style to that of this existing wall which is located between 3rd and lst Street. The estimated cost for this project is: Approximately 700 lin. ft. of concrete retaining wall @ $3.30 per lin. ft. ................$ 29'310.00 Grading work - lump sum .................... 390.00 $ 2,700.00 00 . 692 Ll Page #3 Minutes - Monday, February 4, 1957 On motion by Irby seconded by Lockett the City 'Enginne,e-r be instructed to proceed with the construction of a concrete re- taining wall on the beachfront between 1st Street and the existing wall in Section A of the Municipal Trailer Park in accordance with plans and specifications presented. Motion carried. Plans & spec. The City Engineer submitted plans and estimate of cost for presented for toilet bldg. - the construction of a toilet building which is proposed to be con - Sec. F of Mun. Tr. Park structed in Section F of the Municipal Trailer Park. This building is similar in design to those toilet buildings which were recently constructed on the beach at First Street and Sixth Street. The estimated cost for the building complete is $9,000.00. Mayor Terry called for a hearing on the proposed construction of a toilet building in Section F of the Municipal Trailer Park. Wm. Lewis, Assistant City Engineer, reported to the City Council that in his opinion the work could be done by force account at approximately 15% less than if contracted. Mayor Terry asked if anyone present cared to make any state- ment'regarding the proposed construction of a toilet building at the Municipal Trailer Park. There being no statements from anyone present the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant the Plans and spec- ifications for the proposed toilet building to be constructed at the Municipal Trailer Park be approved and in accordance with the recommen- dation of the Assistant City Engineer the City Council declare and determine that the work can be performed by force account, and the materials and supplies procured in the open market, at a cost less than would result from inviting bids, was approved by the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. On motion by Irby seconded by Lockett the City Engineer be instructed to proceed by force account the construction of the pro- posed toilet building in Section F of the Municipal Trailer Park in accordance with Plans and Specifications approved by the City Council. Motion carried. Agr'm't - On motion by Bartlett seconded by Bryant the Mayor and Carl A. Christensen & Deputy City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the City City of Huntington Beach and Carl A. Christensen extending the i r� Ll 6`-3 1 �M • Page #4 Minutes Monday, February 4, 1957 operation of concession on the Municipal Pier for a period of one year terminating on December 31, 1957. Motion carried. Communi- The Clerk read a communication from Merchant's Police and Protective cation, Mercha-:Service, Santa Ana, California, requesting permission to install and maintain nt's Police a Mohawk Fire.Detection System in the Huntington Beach Fire Department'and & Pro- tective the Police Department. Service Mayor Terry referred the request of Merchant's Police and Protective Service to the Police and Fire Committee for study and report. Richard The Clerk read a communication from Richard Parsons, Southgate, Parsons ambul- California, requesting consideration for an enterprise for ambulance service ance service in the City of Huntington Beach. Or. Co. Heart Assoc. Newport Beach & State of Cal. Re• Resol. #1301 Mayor Terry referred the request of Richard Parsons for an ambulance service in Huntington Beach, to the Police and Fire Committee for further study and report. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Irby the request of the Orange County Heart Association for permission to"conduct the 1957 Heart Fund cam- paign in the City of Huntington Beach during the month of February, 1957 be granted. Motion carried. The Clerk read letters from the City of Newport Beach and the State of California, Division of Highways, acknowledging receipt of City of.Hunt- ington Beach Resolution No. 1301 relative to the location of a coastal high- way serving the City of Huntington Beach and other coastal communities. The letters were ordered filed. Hearing The Clerk read a communication from the Public Utilities Commission Re• So. Cal. of the State of California in the matter of the application of Southern Calif - Edison Co. - ornia Edison Company to increase rates charged by it for electric service, increa- se giving notice of hearing on Wednesday, February 13, 1957 at 10:00 A. M. in rates the Commission Courtroom, Mirror Building, 145 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and be heard. No action was taken. Letter The Clerk read a letter from Louise Jenkins on behalf of the Rebekah of thanks Ladies of Huntington Beach, thanking the City Council for the steps that have from Rebekah been taken in repairing the kitchen in the Memorial Hall Building, and re - ladies quested that consideration be given to placing another table in place of the steam table and to put in a double oven. Demands On motion by Bryant seconded by Bartlett the demands as approved by the Finance Committee be ordered paid. Motion carried. 1• 633, • Page #5 • Minutes - Monday, February 4, 1957 Bids - 2 The Clerk opened the informal bids submitted for two Model CJ 3B Willys Jeeps Lifeguard Willys Universal Jeeps in accordance with specifications prepared by the Dept. Chief Lifeguard and tradein the 1952 Willys Jeep for wheel drive pick- up. The following bids were received and read to the City Council: Dosser Motors, Long Beach - Net bid of $ 39218.79 Copeland Motors Inc., Santa Ana - Net bid of $ 39444.34 On motion by Lockett seconded by Irby the City Council.finds that the bid of Dosser Motors, Long Beach to furnish the City with two model CJ 3B Willys Universal Jeeps equipped in accordance with spec- ifications prepared by the Chief Lifeguard, to be the lowest and the • best bid for the interest of the City, and the City Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue purchase order to Dosser Motors, Long Beach, in accordance with the bid submitted, and said purchase be charged to the Special Capital Outlay Fund, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Barge Conc. A discussion on the barge concession was held and the matter referred to Beach & Pier was referred by the Mayor to the Beach and Pier Committee for further Comm. study and report. Request of On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett, that in accord - Mr. Able • denied. ance with the recommendations of the Streets and Parks Committee the request of Mr. Able for removal of certain trees on Huntington Avenue be denied. Motion carried. Bids sub- The Clerk opened.the informal bids submitted for a 2 ton pick- mitted - 2 ton pickup up, and trade-in of the 1948 Dodge pickup. The following bids were received and read to the City Council: Mandic Motors, Inc. Total net bid - $ 1,667.97 Mark Downing Ford, Inc. " it if 1,747.56 Williams Chevrolet if it to 1,660.00 Bid, granted On motion by Bartlett seconded by Bryant the City Council finds to Williams Chev. - that the bid of Williams Chevrolet to furnish the City with a 2 ton • 2 ton pickup ■ pickup, and a trade-in of 1948 Dodge pickup, to be used in the Street Department, to be the lowest and the best bid for the interest of the City and the City Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue purchase order to Williams Chevrolet in accordance with the bid submitted on February 4, 1957, and said purchase be charged to the Special Capital Outlay Fund, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. of • Repairs - Mem. Hall Opening of bids re: Ethyl Gas • • Socal Oil & Refining granted bid St. lights be placed - 13th St. b'tw'n Main & Crest & the Golf -- course Truck route on Quincy St. be changed - referred to Police & Fire Com, 1• Obtaining bids referred to City Engr. re: Mun. Pier. Bldg. Dept. Quarters t' 634 Page #6 Minutes - Monday, February 4, 1957 On motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant the City Engineer be instructed.to proceed with the necessary repairs as required in the kitchen of the Memorial Hall Building. Motion carried. Mayor Terry announced that 8:30 o'clock P. M. was the date set in accordance with notice inviting bids for opening the bids for the Ethyl gasoline requirements for the City of Huntington Beach for a period of one year beginning February 16, 1957 and requested the Clerk to read the bids." The Clerk read the bids received as follows, for furnishing the City with Ethyl gasoline, as per notice inviting bids published in the Huntington Beach News on January 10, 1957: Socal Oil and Refining Company . . . . . . . . $ .2120 Shell Oil Company . . . . . . . . . . .2415 Home Oil Company of Anaheim . . . . . . . . . .244 Union Oil Company of California . . .258 On -..motion by Lockett seconded by Bryant the City Council finds that the bid of Socal Oil and Refining Company to be the lowest and the best bid for the interests of the City, and the City Purchasing Agent be instructed to issue a purchase agreement with the Socal Oil and Refining Company in accordance with bid proposal submitted, was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Bryant, Lockett, Irby, Bartlett, Terry. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. On motion by Bartlett seconded by Lockett that in accord- ance with the recommendations of the City Engineer, street lights be placed at convenient locations on 13th Street between Main and Crest and at the Golfcourse between 17th and -the clubhouse. Motion carried. Mayor Terry referred to the Police and Fire Committee and the Chief of Police for study and report the matter of Quincy Street to be changed from a truck route. Mayor Terry referred to the City Engineer the matter of obtaining bids for the work involved in raising the deck on the Municipal Pier extension before resurfacing on the pier can be completed. Mayor Terry referred to the Building Committee for study and report the matter of the Building Department to.occupy the now vacant office previously used by the Justice Court. Page #7 Minutes - Monday, February 4, 1957 On motion by'Bryant seconded by Lockett the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. ity Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California B D uty City Clervd ATTEST: City rlerk. B Dep y City Clerk a