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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-08-01334 MINUTES k Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 1, 1960 Mayor Gisler 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: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler Councilmen Absent: Waite The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. Reports of :gent. Reports of the Department Heads Mcae-s-Rcceivec'_ 6_ Filed for the Engineering, Fire, Life- guard, Building, and Recreation Departments, and the Trailer Park Manager, Treasurer, and Treasurer Collector, were presented by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, reports of the Department Heads be received and filed. Motion carried. C%ce�an View.Ilushroom A communication from the Ocean Grower's Assoc -License Classification View Mushroom Grower's Assoc- iation appealing the license classification assigned to them by the City Clerk, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the communication was referred to the City Admin- istrator and the City Attorney for investigation and report. Motion carried. J. 1.1ontal_bos- A communication from the J. Mon- 'Tosaui to Control _._..__ T_ _. talbos, 5101 Sisson Drive, City, regarding the Mosquito situation in the Huntington Village Area with it's dangerous effects to health, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, the Clerk was authorized to answer the communication and refer them to the County Mosquito Control in this matter. Motion carried. 1. .* 335 1 Pas- e #2 - Minutes, August 1, 1960 Doyle & Shieles- A communication from Doyle and rrotesCs Constru.cticn of Trailer Park Shields, 831 S. Manchester Blvd., Anaheim, California, pretesting the possible construction of a Trailer Park on Heil Avenue directly across from their Tract No. 3752, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the communication was ordered received and filed. Motion carried. Juc�-c',vm, Christensen- A communication from Judge c1-lr'th o_ f July __— William Christensen, of the Municipal Court of Newport Beach Judicial District, expressing his appreciation for the invitation to the Fourth of July celebration and the Mayor's reception, was read by the Clerk. A. Allen Hall A communication from A. Allen Hall, Mayor of the City of Santa Ana, expressing his appre- ciation and congratulations for the Fourth of July Parade and celebration, was read by the Clerk. Col. Robert v`. Clark A communication from Colonel Robert W. Clark, United States Marine Corps, Commanding Officer of the United States Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, expressing his thanks for the invitation to attend the Fourth of July Parade and the Mayor's reception, was read by the Clerk. L. P. Iichols- A communication from Mr. L. Trees on 4ain St. P. Nichols of 110 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Urging Council to take action on the plan of locating trees along Main Street, was read by the Clerk. Shoreline Lonst. Co. A communication from Shoreline Re uecy sts Qdg. Permits Construction Company Incor- porated, 2280 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, California, requesting Council permission for Building Permits to 2. 336 Pale 3 _ `_'_mutes , AUP,ust f , 196CI construct 12 single two bedroom homes and four two bedroom duplexes on a piece of property on the east side in Huntington Beach, was read by the Clerk. Mr. Edward H. Croul, President of the Shoreline Construction Company, addressed the Council, and stated that his company felt it would not be necessary to make a subdivision of this property on the present zoning laws. He informed the Council that he believed this project would be an improvement in the planning of the City. The Planning Director, Mr. Tripp, informed the Council that on a subdivision of four or less parcels, the ordinance required that a division of land must be granted, and that it will be necessary for the deve- loper to apply for such division of land. Mr Tripp explained to the developer that his proper request would be to the City Planning Commission for a division of land, rather than a presentation to City Council at this time. Mr. Droul then requested Councils permission to withdraw his application for Building Permits, in order that he might present the matter to the Planning Commission for request for a division of land. �'r. Fr�,.nk Bisslc Mr. Frank Bissle addressed the Council, and stated that he had a tentative tract map filed on the property under discussion, which was approve•.d by the City Council in July of 1959. Mr. Bissle said that up to this point, he had been unable to obtain clear title to the property, and this was holding him up. Mr. Bissle informed the Council that he was going to try to hold up action on the granting of any division of land, in view of the tract map which he had filed. On motion by Wells, seconded 3. 337 1 ?-4 - ".1.?" sites r tiLt� u s t 1, 1960 by Lambert, the Shoreline Construction Company, Incorporated be permitted to withdraw their application for Building Permits. Motion carried. Harr-,ony ;guilder's Inc. A communication from Harmony Variance No. 212 ____—-- Builder's, incorporated, 14502 Huntington Beach Boulevard, Midway City, California, appealing to the City Council the rejection of Area Variance No. 212, which was acted upon July 19th, 1960, by the Hunt- ington Beach Planning Commission, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the appeal by Harmony Builder's, incorporated be referred to the City Attorney and Planning Director for study and report. Motion carried. Nr. 1 ennetti Sampson- The Clerk read a copy of a County Share Lif eruard Service communication from Mr. Kenneth Sampson, Harbor Manager, to Mr. Steven K. Tamura, County Council, stating that on the revision of the County Budget, the contribution for the County share for Lifeguard service in the City of Huntington Beach had been reduced from $501)000.00 to $440841.98. The City Administrator informed the Council that, inview of the fact that the Lifeguard Department did not reduce their personnel in the reduction of their budget, he had been informed that the County would allow the additional amount in this case. 1,ccept. of work of A communication from Mr. James I:. J . _ No i�Z e Co.--. _R. Wheeler, City Engineer, recommending final acceptance of the work done by the R. J . Noble Company for reconstruction and improvement of various east side streets, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the work of the R. J. Noble Company for the 4. 338 Fade -#5 - _ .lutcs, _E�u^;ust 1., 1960 reconstruction and improvement of various east side area streets be accepted and the Clerk instructed to file notice of comple- tion. Motion carried. j . 1:. T.c O-'.IalLI- A communication from Mr. J. `'enoval- of Trees K. McDonald, 219 Main Street, City, concerning the removal of trees along Crest Avenue and other streets within the City and 'suggesting that it might be consistent to acquaint the people of the City of any contem- plated removal, and permit them to express their feelings in the matter, was read by the Clerk. 1-- r, falter S 11T-7 Mr. Walter Shaw, 311 Crest Avenue, City, addressed the Council, and stated that he pro- tested any removal of trees along Crest Avenue and that he would like to have all the trees retained, if at all possible. llr. Thomas Talbert Mr. Thomas Talbert, 108 6th Street, City, addressed the Council, stating that it took many many years to create a tree but that it could be des- troyed in a very short time. He informed the Council that it had been the policy of Huntington Beach through the years to try to beautify their city with trees, and that he felt the City should make every effort to retain them. 1-r. r'-.]_anWc+. Frazier Mr. Alonzo Frazier, 12 B 7th Street, City, President of the Huntington Beach Garden Club, addressed the Council, stating that he had been contacted by many people in the town regarding the removal of the trees, and asking him to appear in an effort to save them. Mr. Frazier further stated that he felt that many of the Eucalyptus trees in town were being allowed to die because they did not receive enough water,. and he thought perhaps a program of irrigation would help in saving those trees. _rs . _ i=.- .__. CoIc Mrs. C. K. Cole, 752 Main Street, City, appeared before the Council, stating that she would like to protest the removal of trees on Main Street and Crest Avenue. She stated that the trees, if given proper care, should last 5. 339 Page # - Minutes, August 1, 1560 approximately 200 years. Mrs. Cole also informed the Council that she had taken care of the trees in front of her own property, and City Maintenance in that respect was never required. LIayor„Gisl_er Mayot Gisler addressed the audience and the Council., and said that he thought the trees had outlived their usefulness, and were causing considerable damage and creating dirt in the yards and lawns of adjoining properties, and he felt that they should be removed for that reason. Councz !man Lar_,ber t: Councilman Lambert remarked that he did not know that the City was going out and removing trees without being requested to do so by the property owners. He said he felt that those property owners who requested removal should be granted their request, so far as consistent with need, and that those who wish to retain their trees should be permitted to retain them if at all possible. J. ,,,�oeler, L I End _ City Engineer Wheeler informed the Council that the only removals which have been auth- orized by his department were the removal of trees which were damaging public property. The City Administrator read a request that trees be removed from in front of 804 Main Street, the property of Mr. D. H. Poppa, because the trees had outlived their usefulness and were causing damage in that area. Mr. Miller also read a communication from Mrs. Ernest Gisler, requesting that one Eucalyptus and four Monterey Pine trees be removed from the parkway around their property. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the request for removal be referred to the City Administrator and the City Engineer, and that they be asked B 1340 Fa o i'�:- *-ri ni_,tes , Lut-ust 1, I 0 to prepare a report on proposed removal of other trees in the area. Motion carried. 3yy . 1 v EtI e7.. _ Mr. Angel Varela, 8041 Sterling t'li.Jc�. Street, City, addressed the Council, stating that he had been away and requesting them to advise him which alley was being considered for abandonment. Councilman Stewart explained to Mr. Varela that it was an alley almost entirely contained within the Stevenson Brothers property. Interest of Ins. Co.- The City Clerk requested a C i-tV ins. direction from the Council as to what steps he should take in providing information to insurance Companies interested in participating in the City's insurance. " .,-ttcr.,ai i�<�ucr The City Attorney informed the Council that many insurance matters were a matter of public record, and the Clerk would be required to permit perusal of same when requested, but that he did not believe it was necessary unless Council so desired, for the Clerk to prepare a list of insurance policies for any particular company. C'ouvici l m, n Stewart Councilman Stewart stated that he believed that the matter Of insurance was a matter of public record, and that any individuals.could take it upon themselves to secure that information from the City but that he did not believe the Clerk's office would be obligated to prepare a list of the insurance. ins. I:nforTnation On motion by Stewart, seconded by AV-i.1.aul.c, _ . Wells, the Clerk be instructed to supply information only on individual policies when so requested by a citizen, and that his department need not prepare any list to be given for the purpose of bidding. Motion carried. StOIi--, . ;iCstCl A Quit -Claim Deed from M. E. Heston U4 ,.,Y C. 7 .. and J. W. Heston, to the City of 7. 3 4 1 PGar,_o S - r?inu.tes, August 11) 1c 60 Huntington Beach, for street and drainage purposes covering Lots 3203 and 3204 East Side Villa Tract, and a Quit -Claim Deed from Earle R. Severin and Edna L. Severin and H. T. Severin and Thelma J. Severin, covering the northerly 20 feet of Lot 3203, excepting therefrom the northerly 75 feet of the west 150 feet, and the northerly 20 feet of Lot 3204, were read by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the deeds be accepted by the City, and the Clerk authorized to record same with Recorder of Orange County. Notion carried. Pub. 'learinr-„ Mayor Gisler announcedthat at rv:01 lasc_ L a . 112 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on this day was the date set for the public hearing on Zone Case No. 112, and requested the City Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of. hearing Zone Case No. 112, as published in the Huntington Beach News, July 21st, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 1st day of August, 1960, for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of zone relative to a proposed change of district boundary and use classification from: A-1 General Agricul- tural District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No. 668, to R-1 Single Family Residence District. The City Planning Director pointed out on a map the area involved in Zone Case No. 112. The Clerk reported that there were no verbal or written protests filed for or against Zone Case No. 112. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Can motion by Lambert, seconded 3 4 2 by Stewart, the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance on Zone Case No. 112 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Mayor Gisler announced that at "Iona -'� 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on this day was the date set for the public hearing on Zone Case No. 117, and requested the City C1exk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of hearing Zone Case No.. 117, as published in the Huntington Beach News, July 21st, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the lst day of August, 1960, for the purposes of considering a petition for change of zone relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification, from R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Light Industrial District, on twenty acres of the south- east corner of Sugar Avenue, on the Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way and a change of zone relative to proposed change of district boundary classification from R-1 Single Family Residence District to M-1 Light Industrial District, on property located on approximately twenty five acres of the northwest corner of Smeltzer Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way. City Planning Director Tripp again pointed out on the map the area involved in Zone Case No. 117. The Clerk reported there were no verbal or written protests filed, for or against Zone Case No. 117. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance on Zone Case No. 117 as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Motion carried. V1 343 1 Pare #10 - Z'Lintites, 'u�--ust 1, 19,60 -1 tib. iicarin ;- Mayor Gisler announced that at Zone Case. 10 . 125 — - 8: 00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on this day was the date set for the public hearing on Zone Case No. 125, and requested the City Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of hearing Zone Case No. 125, as published in the Huntington Beach News, July 21st, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock_:P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 1st day of August, 1960, for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of zone relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification, from R-4 Suburban Residen- tial District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No. 668, to 11-1 Light Industrial District, in connection with property located 175 feet southwesterly of Delaware Avenue on the southerly side of Main Street. City Planning Director Tripp pointed out on the map the area involved in this Zone Case. The Clerk reported there were no verbal or written protests filed, for or against Zone Case No. 125. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance on Zone Case No. 125, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Pub. Hearing- Mayor Gisler announced that at Zone rase -To. 127 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible on this day, was the date set for the public hearing on Zone Case No. 127, and requested the City Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of 10. 344 hearing Zone Case No. 127, as published in The Huntington Beach News, July 21st, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the Ist day of August, 1960, for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of zone relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification, from R-4 Suburban Residential District and M-1 Light Industrial District as adopted by Interim Ordinance No. 668, to R_1 Single Family Residence District, on property bounded by Taylor Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Ellis Avenue and Huntington Avenue. City Planning Director Tripp pointed outthe area involved in this Zone Case on the map. The Clerk reported that there were no verbal or written protests filed for or against Zone Case No. 127. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance on Zone Case No. 127, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Motion carried. Pi-ib. :'e ar i117- Mayor Gisler announced that at arr-2 cscs No 1 0 `- _.- _ 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on this day was the date set for the public hearing on Zone Case No. 130, and requested the City Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of hearing Zone Case No. 130, as published in The Huntington Beach News, July 21st, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 1st day of August, 1960, for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of Zone relative to proposed change of district boundary and use cl,Assification, from R-4 Suburban Residential District as adopted 11. r 5' Pale #12 - ilinutes, August 1, 1960 by Interim Ordinance No. 668, to C-2 Community Business District, on property located in an area bounded by Ellis Avenue, Delaware Avenue and Main Street. The area involved in this Zone Case was pointed out on the map by City Planning Director Tripp. The Clerk reported that there were no verbal or written protests filed for or against Zone Case No. 130. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor delared the hearing closed. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance on Zone Case No. 130, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Motion carried. 2_7r, ilfredT Porter Mr. Wilfred Porter, representing Alpha Beta Markets, addressed the Council and thanked them for their action in connection with this Zone Case. Pub. Hearing- Mayor Gisler announced that at Reso. No. 127 - - -- T 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on this day, was the date set for the public hearing on Resolution No. 127 of the City Planning Commission and requested the City Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of hearing on Resolution No. 127 of the City Planning Commission, as published in The Huntington Beach News, July 21st, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the lst day of August, 1960, for the purpose of considering Resolution No. 127, "A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach Recommending Adoption of Proposed Amendment to Huntington Beach Ordinance Code by Repeal of M-1-0 and Creating of 12. 34r) 1, 11'G0 -0- Combining Oil Districts." The Clerk reported that there were no verbal or written protests filed for or against Resolution No. 127. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, the City Attorney was instructed to draw up an Ordinance on Resolution No. 127 of the City Planning Commission, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Fub. He rin ,- Mayor Gisler announced that at m 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on this day was the date set for the public hearing on Resolution No. 1426 of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY IN SAID CITY AND GIVING NOTICE OF A HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED VACATION." The Clerk read notice of hearing Resolution No. 1426, as published in The Huntington Beach News, July 7th and July 14th, 1960, setting a hearing for 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 1st day of August, 1960, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, to hear all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation of the alley described in this Resolution. The Clerk reported that there were no verbal or written protests filed for or against Resolution No. 1426. There being no protests filed, oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution 13. 347 1 Pa-c #14 - t.inutes, Au�,ust 1, 1960 of an order of the City Council vacating a portion of an alley. Motion carried. _,eso. "o. 1430 Resolution No. 1430, "AN ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY", was read by the Clerk. On motion by Wells, seconded by Lambert, Resolution No. 1430 was passed and. adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Waite On motion by Wells, seconded by Lambert, the City Clerk was instructed to get all costs in connection with the vacation of this alley, including the costs of publication, engineering, and those from the Planning Commission, Motion carried. ('rc'. 'o. 785- Ordinance No. 785 was given its 1 s t reae'IM first reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADOPTING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS 5-6-101 6-6-10, 7-6-101, 8-6-10, 10-5-11, 12-6-111, 15-5-11, 17-6-109 25-5-11) 27-5-11, 28-5-11, 34-5-11." C re . 'No. 720- Ordinance No. 788 was given lst _reacj3ng ._ its first reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTION 1577.4 HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDITION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION, SENIOR CLERK". E?rc' . l c . 73°- I s t read i.nr Ordinance No. 789 was given its first reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING NEW SECTION 1638, 14. 348 rf:• .��l .' - ii",_nuLcs a r'UF-jist 1, 1( 6-0 ANM CREATING A PLANNED LOCAL DRAINAGE FACILITY FUND." Ordinance No. 786 was given its l�r;: reac' a_nr� second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY MAKING MINOR REVISIONS OF SECTION 9406.211. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 786 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Waite --rc . L C . i"7- Ordinance No. 787 was given its 2;,r rcc c' second reading by title, 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE FEE FOR CONNECTING WITH SEWER LINES.AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 787 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Waite n_sCn E_o "' ccte ;. alif, The Clerk informed the Council that the matter of a Resolution relating to the intention of the City Council to vacate portions of California Avenue and. Baltimore Street, and giving notice of public hearing, had been taken off the Agenda. He informed the Council that he believed that there were people in the audience who wish to speak on this matter. The City Engineer reported that there seemed to be some discrepancy in the maps which his office held, compares with those held by the party seeking to vacate these portions of streets in the City, and suggested that a title 15. Pa c� ;F�_6 - Minutes, Au-ust 1, 1�60 report would be required in order to establish the abutting property owners. t it . Thomas T albcrt Mr. Thomas Talbert, 108 6th Street, City, the applicant for the vacation of the streets under discussion addressed the Council, and informed them that he thought everything had been arranged and that the papers were all i.norder. He stated that they were trying to get this property back into acreage in order to lay out additional housing and tend to beautify the City. City Attorney Bauer stated that he felt that there was a question of ownership and title in connection with the property abutting these streets, and that he believed a title report should be furnished by the applicant. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Fells, the applicant be required to furnish a title report, together with maps, before any further action be taken by the Council relating to the intention to vacate portions of California Avenue and Baltimore Street. Motion carried. Mr. Talbert told the Council that he would be happy to have the Orange County Title Company furnish the report. 1-r. _i',ot Smith--- Mr. Roy Smith, Sales Manager for Orange County Tile Company, addressed the Council to protest the fee which they had been required to pay for a Business License under the new License Ordinance. Mr. Smith stated that they had paid a sum of two hundred and twenty dollars this year, ($220.00) whereas, heretofore they had paid twenty four dollars ($24.00) and that this amounted to nine hundred and nineteen percent increase. Mr. Smith further stated that he was protesting the License 16. 350 application under Section 2101.7 of the License Ordinance, pertaining to branch establishments, and that his company, whale doing business at two locations, did not do a complete manufac- turing job at each of them. yin-kc- Mr. Byron Wineke, the City License Inspector, addressed the Council and stated that he, together with the City Clerk, had studied the situation regarding the Orange County Tile Company, and had come to the conclusion that there were two separate establishments manufacturing, and that separate licenses should be obtained by the two plants. Following additional discussion by the members of the Council, a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Wells, that a hearing on the appeal of the Orange County Tile Company be set for Monday evening, August 15th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible. Motion carried. Uotincilrn r�:;°Lr_ s.. Councilman Wells requested the Clerk to contact various City's for copies of their License Ordinance. The Clerk read Resolution No. 431, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, AMENDING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, DATED 2-5-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD, IN CONSENTING TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE AS A MEMBER OF SAID BOARD IN PLACE OF COUNTY WATER WORKS DISTRICT NO. 3." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Resolution No. 1431 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Waite A communication from the Southern C I MS t i 7 1')1-11C71aSr.5 California Edison Company, requesting 17. 3511 Pale #15 - iA riu"es, Au'ust 1. 1960 that they be permitted to purchase from the City of Hunt- ington Beach, a parcel of land approximately 100 feet in width adjacent to their Huntington Beach Steam Station, was read by the Clerk. NIr. Ralph 'Kiser- Mr. Ralph C. Kiser, District Manager of the Southern California Edison Company, 538 Main Street, City, addressed the Council, and said that he was ready to endeavor to answer any questions which might come up regarding this matter. He told the Council that he apologized for the urgency of the matter, but that the property was needed by them in order to place certain oil storage tanks in connection with their No. 3 and No. 4 units. Councilman '-ie11s- Councilman Wells asked Mr. Kiser whether this property was not under lease for oil interests by Mr. Watkins, and was informed that it was. Councilman Stewart- Councilman Stewart informed Mr. Kiser that he believed this was the only area that Huntington Beach owned, where they could develop the oil beneath the Southern California Edison property, the mineral rights of which are held by the Ctty. City tit.ty. Dauer - City Attorney Bauer gave the Council a resume of the negotiations which led up to the purchase of the property presently occupied by the Southern California Edison Company. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the request of the Southern California Edison Company to purchase the property from the City of Huntington Beach be referred to the City Administrator, the City Engineer, and the City Attorney for negotiations, study, and report back to Council. Motion carried. Itome Service Co. - nus. Lic.- A communication from the Home 18. 352 1. inu tcs , t,ms us L Service Company, operators of coin operated laundry machines at the Municipal Trailer Park, requesting Council to consider a reduction in the Business License fee because of the short time left for them to operate, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the request of the Horne Service Company for reduction in Business License Fee be referred to the City Administrator to handle. Motion carried. City L���r.- Y /T A communication from City Engineer i 4 . i?)I-Lon P ._ _ y_ James Wheeler, submitting copies of permit from the Orange County Flood Control District, granting the City of Huntington Beach permission to construct and maintain a Foot Bridge and a Sanitary Sewer Siphon within the Flood Control District right-of-way of the old Westminster Channel, and requesting approval by the Council, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the accep- tance of the permit. Motion carried. I-:etrc. i-tatter W:is-trict- A proposed. Resolution from the Metropolitan grater District of Southern California urging the Governor of California to call upon the State Officals engaged in water contract negotiation, to complete and execute an acceptable contract with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as soon as possible, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the City Clerk and City Attorney were instructed to prepare the Resolution and submit it to Council for approval. Motion carried. n_r c _.,-,E f1 .3.� A request for reimbursement of the West Orange County Water Board for the City's Share of Main- tenance Operation Expense for May and June in the amount of six hundred seventy one dollars and eighty one cents ($671.81), said amount to be paid from Water Fund, was read by the Clerk. 19. 3531 Pare #20 - ', mutes, August 1, 1960 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, reimbursement to the West Orange Water Board in the amount of six hundred seventy one dollars and eighty one cents ($671.81) be authorized from the Water Fund. Motion carried. City �'nrr.- A communication from the City E.G.S. mil Go. Engineer stating that an inspection had been made of the E.C.S. Oil Company Well, Newroy No. 4, and it had been found that requirements of the Clean -Up Ordinance had been complied with. He recommended that Pacific Enployers Insurance Company Bond No. O1-B-61239 should be terminated and the owners notified. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Pacific Employers Insurance Company Bond No. 01-B-61239 be terminated in accordance with Section 2448.1 of the Ordinance Code, and the owners notified. Motion carried. Agree. between Councilman Waite arrived at City of H.B. & x..G. of 10:23 P.M. The Clerk presented the agreement which had been drawn up between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, covering industrial development for the City. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried. City Administrator The City Administrator informed the Council the the Lifeguard Department request permission for their employees to compete in the Lifeguard Contest in Los Angeles as defending champions. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the Lifeguard Department be granted permission to compete in the Southern California Lifeguard Contest in ,rWe 35-4 Los Angeles with expenses allowed. Motion carried. i r_kr AC.mii1, ? `oc? . The City Administrator informed the o y - to Tie part. a rc:. Council that the City Engineer had requested a modification of the Water Department Ordinance in order that a method might be made to charge subdividers for water used while under construction. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a modifica- tion of the Water Ordinance. Motion carried, l',r. . T",ayricilCo If cranzo A request from Mr. Raymondo Feranzo to establish a Sunday School Class for Spanish speaking people, was presented by the City Administrator, Chid cf Poil.ce Chief of Police Wright asked that Mr. Feranzo be required to register with the Police Department in order that they might know where it was being held. A communication from the J.A. McNeil Company, incorporated, in behalf of the Driftwood Inn Developers, requesting permission to preceed with survey, soil tests and earth fill operations with lessee to be relieved of the responsibility of removing any fill placed in anticipation of the performance of this lease. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, permission was granted to the Driftwood Inn Developers to proceed with survey, soil tests and ground fill, on condition that they hold the City harmless, and that mechanics liens be not allowed to be filed in connection therewith. Motion carried. The City Attorney was requested to prepare a notice of non -responsibility to be filed within ten days after the start of the operation. A communication from the City Engineer requesting approval of the appointment of Mr. William S. Lewis to the position of Field 21. 355 1 �. F�. ��22 - I`iZutes , Aug ust 1, 1960 Engineer and Street Superintendent, effective August 1st, 1960, was presented by the City Administrator. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, the request of the Engineer that Mr. Lewis be with the additional appointed to the position of Field Engineer/mId Street duties of Superintendent, effective August 1st, 1960, be approved. Motion carried. City Engr. - Frornote I`r. Marge A request from the City Engineer that Mr. Henry E. Hartge, Assistant Design Engineer, be promoted to the position of Design Engineer, effective August 1st, 1960, and that the Engineer be permitted to recruit a Services Engineer for his department in Range 44, Step A, was presented by the City Administrator, with his recommendation that it be allowed. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Mr. Henry E. Hartge was promoted to the position of.Design Engineer, and the City Engineer was authorized to recruit the services of a Services Engineer in Range 44, Step A. Motion carried. Co. of gran-e Pro"osal A proposal from the County of Orange to render services wherein they would impound stray animals, collect all Dog License fees, investigate cases invol- ving inhumane animal action, and operate a pound for the holding of all stray animals, was presented by the City Administrator. On motion by Stewart, seconded, by Lambert, a proposed agreement was ordered to be drawn up covering these services and be presented to Council for action. Motion carried. John _i. ,gat=er- A communication from John N. Sayer, as Appraiser who had been contacted regarding an appraisal of the piece of property connected with the City's forty five acres, offering to perform the work for a fee of approximately two thousand five hundred dollars 22. 35G pc'1,rC ;rf - rll-.tC_S !lU ;llst 1, 1` 60 ($2,500.00) plus Conference and Court Time at twenty five dollars ($25.00) perhour, was presented by the City Administrator. C its-_ IJ- min.. The Administrator explained to the Council that this involveda piece of property which would possibly be taken by the State for Freeway purposes near the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Highway 39. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the City enter into agreement with Mr. Sayer for appraisal of this property according to the proposal presented. Motion carried. josh i '. CT nah1 A communication from Mr. John T. Ganahl, Attorney for the Ronald Road Improvement District, stating that he had prepared a new petition and Grant Deed for execution by all of the property owners in the Improvement District, which had been forwarded to the George Construction Company for execution, and enclosing the original and three copies of a proposed Resolution employing his as Attorney to represent the City in this Improvement District, was presented by the City Administrator. Peso. 1 C L'+___M 3 _2 - Resolution No. 14321 "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ATTORNEY FOR RONALD ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT," was read by the Clerk. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Resolution No. 1432 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ci t The City Administrator presented the matter of the relocation of the neon sign presently located at Beach Boulevard and Highway 39, to be moved to the northwest corner of Smeltzer Avenue and Beach 23. 357 Page #24 - r Minutes, August 1, 1960 Boulevard, along with fifteen other porcelainized steel signs which they wish to have installed at various points at the City Limits. On motion by Lambert, seconded be Waite, the Director of Building and Safety proceed with the installation of the fifteen porcelainized steel signs at locations designated, and nego iate for the removal of the neon sign to the specified location. Motion carried. City Armin. The City Administrator reported, Lights an 1,`emphis St. regarding the matter of street lights on Memphis Street, and the intersection of Memphis and Beach Boulevard,which had been referred to him at a previous meeting; that there was only one house on Memphis Street, and he felt that lights would be unnecessary and recommended denial thereof. On motion by Stewart, seconded be Waite, that the request for street lights on Memphis Street be denied. Motion carried. H.L.Cham. of Com. A communication from the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce regarding the develop- ment of a park in the area of Lake Park and Circle Park and requesting that plans for the development be carried out, was presented by the City Administrator. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, the plans for continued development of the park be executed. Motion carried. J'.S.Denn Mr. J.S.Denny, 2110 Main Street, City, the local Manager of the Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Council, and informed them that this piece of property had been given to the City in 1952 by his company, and -had been dedicated for Park purposes. He stated that it was a continuing operation because of the fill required to bring it up to desired level as dirt would 24. be available, and that it was his understanding that at this time it was ready for further processing. C it y 'Wlni in. - �en_iest for TZpewriter The City Administrator presented a request for a typewriter for the Clerk in his department, and presented estimated cost for an electric typewriter as against a standard typewriter. The electric typewriter was requested because of the fact that it could be used by the Clerk's Depart- ment, along with the machine which they presently have, in typing minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the Purchasing Agent was instructed to purchase an elec tric typewriter for the City Administrator, with expenditure to be charged to the General Fund. Motion carried. = rThe City Administrator presented c l-i i c`'of T`a_ Las e a communication from the Chief of Police requesting installation of Mercury Vapor Lights by the Southern California Edison Company on a montyly basis, at the intersections of Brookhurst and Garfield, Brookhurst and Adams, Brookhurst and Hamiliton Streets. He informed the Council that these intersections were the scenes of many accidents, and that he believed that it was a safety measure which should be followed. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, that Mercury Vapor Lights be ordered installed by the Southern California Edison Company on a montyly basis, at the intersections of Brookhurst and Garfield, Brookhurst and Adams,and Brookhurst and Hamiliton Streets. Motion carried. The City Administrator informed Fctic �:.z the Council that sometime ago a check had been received from our insurance carrier, covering damages to a police car, and that this check had been deposited by the Treasurer into our General Fund. He stated that Terry's Buick had not been paid for the work on the car, and requested authorization 25. 359 1 Page E26 - P-Iinutes , Au us t 1, ISGO for payment of this account from the General Fund. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, authorization was granted to pay Terry's Buick for the work on the damaged police car from General Fund. Motion carried. Cit), The City Administrator presented a request from the City Employees assocaition that they be allowed the usual sum of three hundred dollars ($300.0.0) for their annual picnic. The Administrator explained to Council that the item had been reduced in the budget inadvertently, from three hundred ($300.00) to one hundred dollars($100.00), and therefore if it were allowedd the two hundred dollars ($200.00) would have to be authorized from General Fund. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, that the City Employees be authorized three hundred dollars ($300.00) for their annual picnic, with one hundred dollars ($100.00) to be charged to the budgeted item, and two hundred dollars ($200.00) to be charged to the General Fund. Motion carried. Councilman Councilman Wells as a member of the Highway Costal Freeway Committee, asked the members of the Council for an indication on their preferred location for the proposed Costal Freeway. Some discussion was held on the matter without any action being taken. On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, the warrants, as approved by the Council Finance Committee, were ordered paid. Motion carried. !'favor Gisler- Mayor Gisler called an imformal Sct cute for next rtectinr meeting of the City Council as a Committee of the Whole to meet on Monday morning, August 15th, 1960, at 7:00 o'clock A.M.. 26. 360 clr'G' ;F? — '`41'LItC'S, i%Llt LISt 1E��-(o On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Cle City Clerk ex-officio Clerk of the City'Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 27. z/ 7 '-- ', /4' ayo r