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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-11-074 8 5 MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 7th, 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, Waite, Gisler CouncilmenAbsent: None The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chambert. Invocation was given by Reverend Gayland Anderson, of the Weslyan Methodist Church, of Huntington Beach. Reports of Dept. Reports of the Department Heads of the Heads - Received and Filed City for the month of October, 1960, were presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, the Reports of the Department Heads be received and filed. Motion carried. Roger J. Hosmer A communication from Mr. Roger J. Hosmer, Tree Removal 1836 Park Street, City, requesting permission to remove a tree from the parkway in front of his residence and replace it with a more desi.reable tree at his expense, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, Mr. Hosmer be granted permission to remove the tree from the, parkway in front of his residence to be replaced by another tree. Motion carried. Dvron L. Thorton A communication from Mr. Byron L. Reim. for Lwo Io�:ofl Fish Lines Thorton, 743 Main Street, City, requesting reimbursement for two monofil fish lines in the amount of five dollars ($5.00), was read by the Clerk. Mr. Thorton claimed that the lines had been cut be a Lifeguard's truck through negligence. -1- Pa5,e #2 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 Chief Lifeguard Chief Lifeguard Moorhouse reported on the MOO r"hous e incident and stated that the Lifeguard Department had not been responsible for the cutting of the line. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, the request of Mr. Thorton be denied. Motion carried. City of Westminster- A communication from the City of West- Reso. No. 268 minster submitting their Resolution No. 268, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of West- minster calling upon the Department of Public Works Division of Highways, to expedite the Construction of San Diego Freeway in Orange County", was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, the letter and resolution from the City of Westminster be received and filed. Motion carried. H. 13. Elem. - ' d. of. A communication from the Board of Education Eki. C:ommun. of the Huntington Beach City Elementary School District, expressing thanks to the City Council for voting to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Tracts 3903 and 3898, was read by the Clerk. No action was required on this communica- tion. Thomas +:s. Crawford- A communication from Mr. Thomas G. Craw- lmnr. of Alley . ford, 510 Fifteenth Street, City, requesting improvement of the alley between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets, between Magnolia and Acacia Streets, was read by the Clerk. City Engr..- The City Engineer informed the Council that he would investigate the condition and report back to Council at the next, meeting. -2- 487 Page #3 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 Manuel L. Allan Mr. Manuel Lee Allan of Westminster, Annex. of Territory representing William Lyon, Developer, who was requesting annexation of territory covered by Newland No. 1 Annexation, addressed the Council and requested that this matter be moved forward on the Agenda. Mr. Allan was informed by the Clerk, that the hearing was set for 8:00 P.M., and could not be held prior to that. Robert F. Waldron- Mr. Robert F. Waldron, Attorney for Zone Case 155 & 1.59 Peter Kareles, addressed the Council and informed them that he was representing Mr. Kareles on Zone Cases 155 and 159, and asked if there could be a continuance on those inasmuch as he was required to be away from the City for a time. Mr. Waldron was informed by Mr. Tripp, that these two Zone Cases were not set for hearing tonight, but that the action of the Council regarding them would be to set the date for a public hearing. Public Hearing - Mayor Gisler announced that this was the S. H. A. oil Co. Term. of Drilling date and time set for a public hearing on Bonds a request for termination and cancellation of drilling bonds, made by the S. H. A. Oil Company on their Well No. 1 located on Lot 17 and 19, Lot 518, 17th Street section, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing as published in the Huntington Beach News, October 13th, 19600 setting the hour of 7:45 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, November 7th, 1960, for the purpose of considering the request for the termination and cancellation of drilling bonds. Mayor Gisler then declared the hearing open. The Clerk notified the Council that there had been no written protests filed in connection with this public hearing. -3- 489 Page #4 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 There being no protests filed, either oral or written, Mayor Gisler declared the hearing closed. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, the request of the S. H. A. Oil Company for termination of drilling bonds be granted and the owner notified. The motion was passed by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Public Hearing - Mayor Gisler announced that this was the Reso. No. 140 date and time set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 140 of the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 140, and instructed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing as published in the Huntington Beach News, October 20th, 1960, setting the hour of 7:45 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 7th day of November, 1960, for the purpose of considering a petition for change of zone relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification from Rwl Single Family Residence District, to R-5 P M T District. The hearing was declared open by Mayor Gisler. The Clerk read transmittal from the City Planning Commission of Resolution No. 140, together with the Resolution and reported that he had received no protests against the approval of Zone Case No. 140. PZannin�-- Director The area covered by this Zone Case Tripe was pointed out on a map by Planning Director Tripp. There being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was declared closed by Mayor Gisler. -4- • Page #5 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the City Attorney be directed to prepare an Ordinance covering Zone Case No. 140 as recommended. Motion carried. Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this was Reno. Na, 154 the date and time set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 154 of the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 154, and instructed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing as published in the Huntington Beach News, October 20th, 1960, setting the hour of 7:45 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 7th day of November, 1960, for the purpose of considering a Resolution of.Intent, as adopted by the City Planning Commission for change of zone relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification from: R-1 Single Family Residence District, to R-5 P M. T District, together with the location and legal description of the property involved. The hearing was then declared open Planning Director by Mayor Gisler. Tripp The area covered by Zone Case No. 154 was pointed out on the map by Planning Director Tripp. The Clerk read a transmittal from the City Planning Department of Resolution No. 154 together with the Resolution, and informed the Council that no written protests had been received in connection with Zone Case No.154. There being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was declared closed by Mayor Gisler. On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells, the City Attorney be directed to prepare an Ordinance in connection with Zone Case No. 154. Motion carried. -5- Cj 0 Pa j.e ;r6 Minutes, November 7th, 1960 Public Nearing Mayor Gisler announced that this was "New and No. L Annexation" the date and time set for a public hearing on the annexation of certain uninhabited territory, to the City of Huntington Beach known as "Newland No. 1 Annexation", and instructed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Resolution No. 1437, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXA- TION TO CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "NEWLAND NO. 1 ANNEXATION" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO", as published in the Huntington Beach News on September 29th, 1960, and October 6th, 1960, and in the Westminster Herald on September 29th, 1960, and October 6th, 1960, per instruct- ions contained in the Resolution, setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., on Monday, the 7th day of November, 1960, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, California, as the time and place, when and where, any person owning property within the uninhabited territory above described and proposed to be annexed to the City of Huntington Beach, and having any objections to the proposed annexation, may appear before the Council, of the City of Huntington Beach, and show cause why such uninhabited territory should not be so annexed to said City of Huntington Beach. Such protests must be in writing, may be filed at any time before the hour set for hearing object- ions to the proposed annexation, and shall state the name or names of the owner or owners of property affected, and.the description and area of such property in general terms. Mayor Gisler then declared the hearing open. 9M 491 Page #7 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 The Clerk reported that he had received no written protests filed against the Newland No. I Annexation. He informed the Council that all notifications of government bodies and anyone concerned in the matter of this annexation, had been made within the time prescribed for such notice. The Clerk further informed the Council .that -he had checked with the Assessor's office, and the petition represented signers owning more than two thirds of the land area and the assessed valuation covered by the annexation. There being no protests filed, either oral or written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the Clerk be instructed to read Ordinance No. 802 in connection with this annexation. Motion carried. Ord. No. 802 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 802 its first First Reading reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "NEWLAND NO. 1" TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." Public Hearing - Mayor Gisler -announced that this was the Zone: Case No. 135 date and time set for a public hearing - on Resolution No. 135 of the City Planning Commission, recommending I approval of Zone Case No. 135 and instructed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing of Zone Case No. 135, as published in the Huntington Beach News, October 20th,.1960, setting the hour of 7;45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 7th day -of November, 1960, for the purpose of considering a petition for change of zone - relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classifi- cation from; R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-5 P M T District and giving the legal description and location of the area -7- q23 Page #8 - Minutes, Novem!)er 7th, 1960 involved in the Zone Case. The Clerk then read transmittal of Resolution No. 135 together with Resolution. Gisler. The hearing was declared open by Mayor The Clerk informed the Council that he had received no written protests in connection with Zone Case No. 135. Planning 1'Jirector The area covered by this Zone Case was Tripp pointed out on a map by Planning Director Tripp. Vernon Houser -. Mr. Vernon Houser,. 13471 Wind Road, Garden Trailer Pk. Develop. Grove, addressed the Council, stating that he was half owner of.the property covered by this Zone Case and described to the Council the type of Trailer -Park development which they were anticipating for the area if the approval were granted. There being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by Mayor Gisler. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the City Attorney be directed to prepare an Ordinance covering Zone Case No. 135 as approved. Motion carried. Ord. No. 801 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 801 its first First Read inp reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HU14TINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE AND ADDING A SECTION THERETO, RELATING TO HOLIDAYS." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, the second reading on all Ordinances on the Agenda, except No. 799 be made by title only; Ordinance No. 799 to be read in full for second reading. Motion carried. Ord. No. 796 - Ordinance No. 796 was given a second Second Reading reading by title, 'BAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO SALARY CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDING SECTION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." 10 4 93 l Page #9 - Minutes, November 7th, 1.960 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 796 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ore. No. 797 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 797 a -Second Reading second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A METHOD OF MODIFYING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1960- 1961 BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL." On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 797 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. No. 798 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 798 a second Second Reading reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.34 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 15-5-11), 9211.46 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 35-5-11) AND 9211.51 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 2-6-11)." On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Ordinance No. 798 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. 'No . 799 - SeCond Reading The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 799 its second reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE I IM 494 Page #10 - Minutes, November 7t.h, 1960 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO FLY CONTROL AND PUBLIC HEALTH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST; ADDING SECTIONS TO AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." Mr. Alban. Holtz - Mr. Alban Holtz, 534 West Lovita Street, Protest Orange, California, addressed the Council, stating that he farmed land South of Adams along Bushard Street, and if the Ordinance presented would prohibit the piling of manure to be used for agricultural purposes, he wished to protest the passage of the Ordinance. City Attorney City Attorney Bauer stated that the Ordi- Bauer nance was broad in scope, and the various things which might tend to attract flies would only be declared a nuisance if they were permitted to breed flies. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 799 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Lambert, Stewart, Waite NOES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler ABSENT: Councilmen: None Since the passage of the Ordinance did not receive -the neeessary four'..£ifths vote required to pass it as an emergency Ordinance, this Ordinance would become effective at the end of thirty days. Recess of Council Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Council at 8:43 o'clock P.M. Council. Reconvened Council was reconvened by the Mayor, at 8:58 o'clock P.M. Orri. No. 800 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 800 a second Second Reading reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "SUNSET HARBOUR" TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." -10- 4 95 Page #11 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, Ordinance No. 800 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Reso. No. 1.440 The Clerk read Resolution No. 1440, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING THAT CERTAIN MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE DATED OCTOBER 1st, 19609 AS PART OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Resolution No. 1440 was passed and adopted by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Transmittal of A transmittal from the City Planning R_esol_z No. l41 Commission regarding Resolution No. 141 - recommending approval of Zone Case No. 141, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, a public hearing was ordered for Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Transmittal. of A transmittal from the City Planning Reso. No. 155 Commission regarding Resolution No. 155 recommending approval of Zone Case No. 155, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, a public hearing was ordered for Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and -11- 96 Page #12 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Transmittal of A transmittal from the City Planning Commission Resol.No. 1.58 regarding Resolution No. 158 - recommending approval of Zone Case No. 158, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, a public hearing was ordered for Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Transmittal of A transmittal from the City Planning Commission Reso, No. 159 regarding Resolution No. 159 - recommending approval of Zone Case No. 159, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, a public hearing was ordered for Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Transmittal of A transmittal from the City Planning Commission Reso. 'No. 1039 regarding Resolution No. 1039 - a Resolution making Recommendation of Approval for Proposed Changes of R-5 District and Establishments of Sections Governing Use Permits, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, a public hearing was ordered for Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Zone Case No, 128 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Continued Zone Case No. 128 of the City Planning Commission, which had been continued from a previous meeting, be continued until Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at 8:00 o-'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of the continuation of such hearing. Motion carried. -12- cf Page #13 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 Zone Case No. 131. - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Continued Zone Case No. 131 of the City Planning Commission, which had been continued from a previous meeting, be continued until Monday evening, November 21st, 1960, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of the continuation of such hearing. Motion carried. Central Surety A request for termination of Central Request for Term. Surety, an Insurance Corporation Bond No. 314669 , issued for cleanup purposes to the Utex Oil Company for thdr"Little No. 3 Well, was presented by the Clerk, together with a recommendation that the bond should be terminated and the owner notified because the company had complied with the require- ments of the Cleanup Ordinance. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Central Surety, an Insurance Corporation Bond No. 314669, issued to the Utex Oil Company for their well Little No. 3 be term- inated, and the owners notified of the action. Motion carried. Kunz Si-n Co. A communication fromthe Kunz Sign Company Subdivision Sign increasing their offer from thirty dollars ($30.00) per month, to fifty dollars ($50.00) per month, for rental of a space to install a subdivision sign in the triangle owned by the City at the intersection of Highways 39 and 101, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, the City accept the offer of Kunz Sign Company, for fifty dollars ($50.00) per month, and instruct the Attorney to draw an agree - went on a month to month basis. Motion carried. The Clerk informed the Council that Kunz Sign Company also had an existing contract for a subdivision sign in the same area for Doyle and Shields, on which they were paying -13- 498 Page 3'4.4 - Mi-notes, November 7th, 1960 a rental of thirty dollars ($30.00) a month presently, and Evans Building Company. (Lowell Investment Company) of Santa Ana, have a subdivision sign advertising Starlight Homes Tract, on which they pay a twenty five dollar ($25.00) per month rental without contract. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, the Evans Building Company and the Kunz Sign Company agreements for existing signs, be terminated at the end of thirty days and the companies notified of this action; and that Knotts Berry Farm or any other companies having signs on City property, be notified to remove the signs at the end of thirty days. Motion carried. Chamber of Con. A communication from the Huntington Beach Christmas Decor. Chamber of Commerce, requesting Council to set aside the budgeted items for the Chirstmas Street Decoration projects listed as follows: 1. 2611M Christmas Street Decorations and Electricity --twelve hundred dollars. ($1200) 2. 2611M Christmas Supplies --one hundred fifty dollars. ($150) 3. 2659M Christmas Shrine --two hundred fifty dollars. ($250) 4. 2600M Labor for Celebrations --no amount. was read by the Clerk. - On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, the Council approve the grant of funds to the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce for Christmas Street Decoration Projects. Motion carried. City Collector A communication from City Collector W. M. Unpaid Licenses Clegg, regarding unpaid license fees, and presenting a list of same, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, the Clerk and the City Administrator be instructed to notify those firms with unpaid license fees; that fees must be paid within -14- 499 Page #15 - Minutes, November 7th, 1.960 ten days or action would be filed. Motion carried. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the Clerk be instructed to proceed with the estimation of license fees due for those firms which have not filed an application with the City Clerk. Motion carried. Accept work of A communication from Mr, James R. Wheeler, Sully -Miller Contracting Co, City Engineer, recommending -that final acceptance of the work done by the Sully -Miller. Contra.eting'. Company, onlhe improvement of Goldenwes.t Street between Summit Avenue and Talbert Avenue, and stating that all materials had been furnished and work completed in accordance with plans and specifications, was read by the Clerk. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, the work of the Sully -Miller Contracting Company on the improve- ment of Goldenwest Street between Summit Avenue and Talbert Avenue, be accepted and the Clerk instructed to file notice of completion. Motion carried. Renewal of Communications from V. H. and K. M. Nitt- Leases on, Beach Concessions kowski, Jack Clapp, Charles A. and Joyce M. Derigo, Dwight Clapp, and William M. Poore, requesting renewal of leases on their beach concessions, and suggesting in each case that the renewal be for a period of ten years, were read by the Clerk. Meeting of Council. Mayor Gisler called for an informal as Com. of the Whole meeting of the Council as a Committee of the Whole, in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, November 14th, 1960, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. So. Calif. Water Co, The Clerk presented a communication from Change of Water Rates_ the Southern California Water Company, enclosing a copy of an application to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, for change of water rates -15- 500 Pa--e #16 - Minutes, November 7th, 1.960 for the Orange County District of the Southern California Water Comp any . This matter was presented for information only and no action was taken. Pac. Sands - A subdivision bond from Pacific Sands, (B. Subdivision Bond C. Deane Contracting Company and M. J. r Brock and Son, Incorporated) was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, the subdivision bond from Pacific Sands be accepted. Motion carried. Boundary Cori. Minute Action of the Boundary Commission of of Or. County - Minute Action Orange County, California, at their meeting of October 31st, 1960, regarding the proposed annexation of terri- tory to the City of Huntington Beach, (Northeast No. 3 Annexation - revised) indicating that the Boundary Commission find the boundaries of the proposed annexation reasonably definite and certain, was presented by the Clerk. This matter was presented for information only and no action was necessary. ,lames R. Wheeler A communication from Mr. James R. Wheeler, ECCQ Extension of Contract recommending that a verbal request by ECCQ, Contractors on the construction of the Harry A. Overmyer Reservoir, for an extension of their contracts for thirty cal- endar days be approved, was presented by the Clerk. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, the ECCO Company was granted a thirty day extension of their contract. Motion carried. Sewer at A communication from the City Engineer, Hunt. and Garfield Ave.. requesting Council to consider construction of a sewer in Huntington Avenue, from Garfield Avenue northerly to a point opposite the buildings of the Ferro Company, was presented by the Clerk. -16- S 0 1 Page #17 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the City Engineer be instructed to pursue this matter with the Ferro Corporation and report back to Council... Motion carried. impr. of The City Administrator presented a request Smeltzer Ave. from the City Engineer that his -Depart- ment be authorized to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the improvement of Smeltzer Avenue fto m Highway 39 westerly to Goldenwest Street, with the stipulation that this improvement is on a street of major City importance, and the improvement could be accompli's_hed by the expenditure of Gas Tax Funds. On motion by Waite, seconded by.Lambert, the Engineer be instructed to proceed with the improvement of Smeltzer Avenue to be financed by Gas Tax Funds. Motion carried. Fill Vacancies The City Administrator presented a request of Patrolmen from the Chief of Police for authorization to fill the vacancies of three existing patrolmen in the depart- ment, by selecting recruits from the current eligbiiity list. Request for A request from the Police Chi.!f for Patrol Cars two additional police cars and a panel truck with four wheel drive, was also presented by the Adminis- trator. On motion by Wells, seconded by Lambert, the request of the Police Chief for additional personnel and patrol cars be deferred'untii the next regular meeting of the Council, and to be considered at the meeting of the Council as the Committee of the Whole, set for November 14th. Motion carried.1 Simonne Coltrin The City Administrator presented a request Placed on Permanent Basis from the Director of Building and Safety, that Miss Simonne Coltrin, an employee in his department, be placed on a permanent status in Range 26-B, effective November 12th, 1960. -17- 5 0 2 Page #1.8 - Minutes, November. 7th, 1.960 On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, Miss Simonne Coltrin, of the Building and Safety Department, be placed on.permanent status,, in Salary Range 26-B, effective November 12th, 1960. Motion carried. State Div. of Highwy. A communication from the State Division of Appraisal. of Property Highways, stating that they were agree- able to waiting a reasonable period of time for an appraisal of the property which they.propose to acquire for the freeway from Huntington Beach to the Santa Ana River, was presented by the City Administrator. This was for information only and required no action. Sewers on. The City Administrator presented a comm- Enp,land Ave. unication from the City Engineer, giving figures for the installation of sewers on England Avenue north of Yorktown, which had been requested by the Council at a previous meeting. Engineer Wheeler stated that he would make further study of this matter before making a recommendation to the Council. Mayor Gisler Mayor Gisler asked the Administrator Sewers on. Garfield St. whether any action had been taken on the petition of Mrs. Dabney and other Garfield Street residents, requesting sewer on Garfield Street. The matter was discussed at some length in the Council, but no action was taken. Fred C. Hermann The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Offer for Lots Six and Eight Fred C. Hermann, 408 15th Street, City, offering the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for title to Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 8 in Block 314. In his offer, Mr. Hermann agreed to have the IM 5 0 3 Fayze #19 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 well on this property abandoned and the lots bulldozed and leveled if the offer were accepted. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the communication from Mr. Hermann be received and filed. Motion carried. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the City Attorney be instructed to secure a title report on Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 8 in Block 314. Motion carried. Payroll. Ledger, On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, An n rov ed the Payroll Ledger be approved. Motion carried. Anpraisal. on The City Administrator presented an Lots 2 & 4 appraisal on Lots 2 and 4 in the three hundred block on Fifteenth Street, which Mr. Hermann had been endeavoring to purchase as follows: Lot 2, thirty five hundred dollars ($3500); Lot 4, twenty five hundred dollars ($2500); this appraisal was from Land Acquisition Service. The City Attorney informed the Council of the alternative procedures they could take ugarding these lots, which Mr. Hermann has offered to purchase. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, the City Attorney be instructed to file suit against Mr. Fred Hermann to acquire title on Lots 2 and 4; to remove the encroach- ment or damages; and to abate the nuisance relative to encroach- ment of the buildings on Lots 6 and 81, on the alleys and on the sidewalks. Motion carried. Warrants On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, A2oroved the Warrants be approved by the Council Finance Committee, were ordered paid. Motion carried. Reconstruction of The City Administrator presented a Hunt. Avenue communication from the City Engineer submitting plans and specifications, notice inviting sealed bids, _19- 5 0 4 Pa5�e 41,210 - Minutes, November 7th, 1960 and a prevailing wage resolution for the reconstruction of Hunt- ington Avenue from Atlanta Street to Pacific Coast Highway, and stating that funds for this project were available in the Street Construction Account. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the plans and specifications for the paving of Huntington Avenue from Atlanta Street to Ocean Boulevard be approved, and November 21st, -1960, at the hour -of 8:30 o'clock P.M., be set as the time for opening bids for the project. Motion carried. Reno. o. 144L The Clerk read Resolution No. 1441, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATES OF HOURLY WAGES FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE OF WORK- MAN OR MECHANIC NEEDED FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION, SURFACING, AND IMPROVEMENTS OF HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND ATLANTA AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA." On motion by Waite, seconded -by Stewart, Resolution No. 1441 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. No. 803 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 803 its first reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO MEMBER- SHIP OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION." T,inut.es On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Ar)pr owed the minutes of September 6th, 12th, 19th, and 26th were approved as transcribed and mailed. Motion carried. Chief po h a On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, Attend Me:etinL Chief Police Wright be permitted to attend -20- 5 0 5 Page #21 - Minutes, November 7th, 1.960 the State Meeting on Training in Sacramento, on November the 16th, with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried. Meeting of Mayor Gisler called a meeting of the Com. of Whole Council as a Committee of the 'Whole for discussion purposes for Monday, November 21st, 1960, at 7:00 o'clock &.M. Meeting On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: City C k C�'C"'ZgG'0'-7� City Clerk and -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California -21- Mayor