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MINUTES
Council Chamber, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
November 21, 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
Councilmen Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all
present in the Council Chamber.
Invocation was offered by Reverend Walter
Barnard of the First Church of God.
Police Depart The report of the Police Department for
Monthly Report
October 1960 was presented by the.Clerk.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
the report was ordered received and filed. Motion carried.
Tax Collector of Communications from the Tax Collector of
Orange County.
Orange County, concerning T C Sales Nos.
895 and 910, of property situated in the City of Huntington
Beach, were presented by the Clerk.
The Clerk informed the Council that he
had contacted the Tax Collected, and had been informed sale would
not be made until February, 1961.
This matter was deferred until item of
Murdy proposition be discussed later in the meeting.
Trustees Hunt. A communication from the Trustees of the
Bch. Union High
School Huntington Beach Union High School District,
requesting that Utica Street, from the intersection of the exten-
Sion of Goldenwest Street, easterly a total of 1135.89 feet, be
closed and abondoned in order that the land may be used for
school purposes.
Mr. Edwin Mr. Edwin Anderson, Assistant of the High
Anderson
School, addressed the Council and
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explained from a plan presented, the reasons for desiring the
additional property.
Mr. J. Sherman In answer to a question as to whether this
Denny
property would revert to previous owner
(The Huntington Beach Company) upon such abandonment, Mr., J.
Sherman Denny, Manager of the Huntington Beach Company, informed
Council that his company was prepared to release the property to
the school district.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
the request of the High School.District be referred to the City
Administrator, Attorney and Engineer for study and report. Motion
carried.
Carp Bait A request for renewal of lease by Carls
& Tackle Shoo
-Bait and Tackle Shop was presented by the
Clerk.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
the request be received and filed. Motion carried.
Petition of A petition of protest, signed by fourteen
Protest
residents of California and Huntington
Streets, to the raising of the grade of an alley bound by Detroit
Street on the South, Elmira Street on the North; and parallel to
Huntington Avenue and California Avenue, was presented by Council-
man Wells and read by the Clerk.
4n motion by Waite, seconded by Wells, the
Engineer be instructed to contact all the property owners signing
the petition, to explain the plans for the raising of the grade.
Public Hearin;` Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Special Permit
for Drilling date and time set for a public hearing
on a petition for special permit for drilling an oil well, within
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fifty feet of a railroad, requested by,Standard Oil Company of
California, and instructed the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing,
published in the Huntington Beach News on November 3rd, 1960,
setting the hour of 7:45 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter
as possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the
time and date for hearing opinions for and against the granting
of such special permit.
Hearing Mayor Gisler then opened the hearing.
Opened
The Clerk stated that there had been
no written protests filed in this matter.
There being no protests filed, oral or
written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells,
a permit was granted to the Standard Oil Company for the
drilling of this well. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Mayor:Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 152
date and time set for a public hearing
on Zone Case No. 152, as recommended by the City Planning
Commission, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing
as published in the Huntington Beach News on October 20th, 1960,
setting the hour of 7:45 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the time
and date set for hearing opinions for_and against Zone Case No.
152.
The hearing was declared open by Mayor
Gisler.
Planning Director City Planning Director Tripp pointed out
Tripp
on the map the area involved in this Zone Case.
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Mr. Roger Howell Mr. Roger Howell of Santa Ana, Attorney for
Mr. William Lyon
RCA Corporation, and Mr. William Lyon,
owners of the property concerned, addressed the Council and requested
that the hearing be continued to a later date, in order to allow
his clients time to obtain reports of additional use for the
property.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 152 be continued until Monday,
December 19th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter
as possible. Motion carried.
Public Hea rini; Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 156
date and time set for a public hearing on
Zone Case No. 156,- as recommended by the City Planning Commission,
and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of Public Hearing
published in the Huntington Beach News on October 20th, 1960,
setting the hour of 745 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the time
and date for hearing opinions for and against Zone Case No. 156.
The hearing was declared open by Mayor
Gisler.
City Planning City Planning Director Tripp pointed out
Director. Tripp
on the map the area involved in this
Zone Case.
Mr. Roger Howell Mr. Roger Howell of Santa Ana, Attorney for
Mr. William Lyon
Mr. the RCA Corporation and Mr. William Lyon,
owners of the property concerned, addressed the Council and
requested that the hearing be continued to a later date, in order
to allow his clients time to obtain reports of additional use for
the property.
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On motion by'Wells, seconded by Stewart,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 156 be continued until Monday,
December 19th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter
as possible. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 128
date and time set for a continuation of
a public hearing on Zone Case No. 128, said hearing continued
from the meeting of September 19th, 1960, to an indefinite date,
and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of continuance of
a public hearing on Zone Case No. 128, as published in the
Huntington Beach News on November 10th, 1960, setting the hour
of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on
Monday, the 21st, day of November, 1960, as the date and time for
hearing opinions for and against this Zone ease.
Mayor Gisler declared the hearing reopened.
Planning Director Planning Director Tripp pointed out on
Tripp
a map the area involved in this case.
Mr. Robert W. Mr. Robert W. Long, Vice President of the
Long
Irvine Company, addressed the Council
regarding the interest his company holds in the area adjacent
to that covered in this Zone Case, and presented the Clerk
with a communication in this regard.
Conn. from The Clerk read the communication from
Irvine Co.
the Irvine Company, requesting a further
postponement of -Council action in this matter until they might
have an opportunity to review the case with City Planners.
On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 128 be further continued until
December 19th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter
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as possible. Motion carried.
Public Hearin; Mayor Gisler announced that this is the date
Zone Case No. 131
and time set for a continuance of a
public hearing on Zone Case No. 131, said hearing continued from
the meeting of September 19th, 1960, to an indefinite date, and
requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of continuance of
a public hearing on Zone Case No. 131, as published in the Hunt-
ington Beach News on November loth, 1960, setting the hour of
8:00 o'clock P.M.`, or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday,
the 21st day of November, 1960, as the date and time for hearing
opinions for and against this Zone Case.
Planninc- Director Planning Director Tripp requested that
Trion
Area One be deleted from Council consid-
eration at this time, due to the fact that the City Planning
Commission had agreed, subject to the approval of Council, to give
Mills Land and Water.Company, sixty days additional time in con-
sideration of the property involved therein.
On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 131, excluding Area One of said
case, be continued until December 19th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock
P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible. Motion carried.
Public Hearinc, Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 141
date and time set for a public hearing
on Zone Case No. 141, and requested the Clerk to read the legal
notice.
The Clerk -read notice of public hearing
as published in the Huntington Beach News on November loth, 1960,
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setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the time
and date for hearing opinions for or against Zone Case No. 141.
Gisler.
Planning Director
Tripp
The hearing was declared open by Mayor
Planning Director Tripp pointed out the
area involved in this Zone Case on a map.
The Clerk stated there had been no written
protests filed in connection with Zone Case No. 141.
There being no protests filed, either oral
or written, the hearing was closed by Mayor Gisler.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance in
connection with Zone Case No. 141. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 155
date and time set for a public hearing
on Zone Case No. 155, and requested the Clerk to read the legal
notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing
as published in the Huntington Beach News on November 10th, 1960,
setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the time
and date for hearing opinions for or against Zone Case No. 155.
Mayor Gisler declared the hearing open.
Planning Director Planning Director Tripp pointed out on —
Tripp
the map the area involved in this Zone
Case.
Comm. from A communication addressed to the City
Mr. Peter Karales
Planning Commission from Mr. Peter Kareles,
owner of the property involved in this Zone Case, protesting
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the proposed for change of zone, was read by the Planning Director.
Mr. Robert. Mr. Robert F. Waldron, Attorney representing
F. Waldron
Mr. Peter Karales, addressed the Council
and requested that this Zone Case be continued in order that he
might have more time to study the case.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 155 be continued until Monday,
December 19th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter
as possible. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 158
date and time set for a public hearing on
Zone Case No. 158, as recommended by the City Planning Commission,
and requested the Clerk to read thelegal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing as
published in the Huntington Beach News on November loth, 1960,
setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the date
and time for hearing opinions for and against Zone Case No.-158.
The hearing was declared open by Mayor
Gisler.
Planning Director Planning Director Tripp pointed out the
Tripe
area involved in this Zone Case on a map.
Attorney -Howell Attorney Howell again addressed the Council,
stating that he was not representing Mrs. Thorpe, the owner of the
property involved in this Zone Case, but that he knew this property
was combined with the property of his client, the RCA Corporation,
in a proposed development; and that he felt it might be reasonable
for the Council b consider a postponement of this case along with
the others previously acted upon.
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On motion by Wells, seconded by Lambert,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 158 be continued to December 19th,
1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible.
Motion carried.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Zone Case No. 159
date and time set for a public hearing
on`Zone Case No. 159 as recommended by the City Planning Commission,
and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing
as published in the Huntington Beach News on November Loth,
1960, setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter
as possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the date
and time set for hearing opinions for and against Zone Case No.
159.
Planning Director
Tripp
Mayor Gisler declared the hearing -open.
Panning Director Tripp indicated on the
map the area involved in this Zone Case,
and again read a communication from Mr. Karales protesting the
proposed change of zone.
Mr. Waldron
Mr. Waldron again addressed the Council
on behalf of his client, Mr. Karales, and requested that, for
reasons previously given, the hearing be continued.
4n motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
the hearing on Zone Case No. 159 be continued until December
19th, 1960, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible,
Motion carried.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Reso. No. 1039
"date and time set for a public hearing
on Resolution No. 1039 of the City Planning Commission, -and
requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
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The Clerk read notice of public hearing as k
published in the Huntington Beach News on November loth, 1960,
setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible, on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the date
and time for hearing opinions for or against approving Resolution
No. 1039 of the City Planning Commission.
The hearing was opened by Mayor Gisler.
The Clerk reported that there had been
no written protests filed to this Resolution.
There being no protests filed, oral or
written, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance on Planning
Commission Resolution No. 1039 as recommended by that body. Motion
e
carried.
Opening of Mayor Gisler announced that this is the
Sealed Bids
date and time set for the opening of
sealed bids for the reconstruction, surfacing, and improvement
of Huntington Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway and Atlanta
and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice inviting sealed
bids for the reconstruction, surfacing, and improvement of
Huntington Avenue, between Pacific Coast Highway and Atlanta
Avenue, as published in the Huntington Beach News on November
loth and November 17th, 1960, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock
F.M., on Monday, the 21st day of November, 1960, as the dead-
line for receiving bids, and the hour of 8:30 o'clock P.M., on
the same day as the time for opening same.
City Engr. City Engineer Wheeler informed the Council
Wheeler
that a letter had been received from the
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Huntington Beach Company agreeing to the terms of participation
which had been presented to them.
Bids opened The Clerk then opened bids which were
checked by the City Engineer and City Attorney and were tabulated
as follows: Total Bid
W. W. Kemp Company.............$169520.50
R. J. Noble & Company ........... 16,458.52
Sully -Miller Contracting Co. ...15,894.60
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
all bids were referred to the Engineer for checking and report
back to the Council. Motion carried.
Oral Comm
Under Oral Communications, Mr. James
Kuzins, 1229 Delaware Street, City, addressed the Council and
complained of overhanging trees in the neighboring yard, and
other animal conditions detrimental to general health conditions.
Following considerable discussion by
the Council with Mr. Kuzins, a motion was made by Stewart, seconded
by Wells, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and
Administrator to handle, with instructions to have the trees
trimmed. Motion carried.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
the Police Chief be instructed to draw upa case against the
health hazard to be found at this same location, and refer -.it
to the County Health Department. Motion carried.
Mr. lied Mr. Fred Hermann, Fifteenth Street, City,
Hermann
addressed the Council to inquire the
status of the law suit between the City and himself.
City Atty. City Attorney Bauer informed Mr. Hermann
Bauer
and the Council that the suit was in the
process of preparation; various department heads were obtaining
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necessary data, and the suit would be filed in the near future.
1r. Melvin Mr. Melvin Jay, 2742 Elm Street, Long Beach,
Jay
California, addressed the Council regarding
an annexation of five acres of his property, which had been pre-
viously requested and which was rejected by the Council. Mr. Jay
inquired whether he might be furnished water and sewer facilities
for his proposed trailer park, pending the possible future annexa-
tion of a larger area.
On motion by Wells, action on the request
of Mr. Jay be deferred until December 5th, 1960.
After further discussion, Councilman Wells
withdrew this motion before it received a second.
Mr. Charles Mr. Charles Jay of Long Beach, addressed
Jay
y the Council, stating that the Council
had indicated at a previous meeting that they would approve the
trailer park. Following some discussion on this, Mr. Jay stated
that it might have been the Planning Commission which indicated
approval.
Sunset Heights Council discussed the possibility of the
Annexation
entire Sunset Heights area being annexed,
and dropped -the matter pending further development of this possi-
bility.
Recess of Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Council
Council
at 8:57 o'clock P.M.
Coi.zncil Council was reconvened at 9:12 o'clock
Reconvened
P.M., by Mayor Gisler.
The Mayor informed the Council that at
this point he wished to move ahead in the Agenda to a discussion
of the proposed towing contract.
City L'nar. Before proceeding -in this matter, City
Wheeler
Engineer Wheeler reported that all bids on
the Huntington Avenue job, referred to him for checking, were found
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to be in order, and the low bid for the job was that of the
Sully -Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $15,894.60.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by
Wells, the low bid of $15,894.60 of the Sully -Miller Contracting
Company for the reconstruction of Huntington Avenue be accepted,
all other bids be rejected, and the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign the agreement. Motion carried.
City Admin. The City Administrator presented a list
of specifications for a proposed towing contract which had been
formulated by the Police Chief, Purchasing Agent, and himself,
after an extensive study of similar contracts used by neighboring
communities. He suggested that the Council approve these
specifications for submitting a towing contract to bid.
Following some discussion by the Council,
a motion was made by Stewart, that the City advertise for bids
for a towing contract on the specifications presented by the
City Administrator.
1Ir. Elmor Mr. Elmer Goetsch, 1206 Park Street, City,
Goetsch addressed the Council to inquire
whether this would permit towing firms
from outside the City to bid for this contract.
Councilman Councilman Waite, informed Mr. Goetsch
Waite
that this was a problem of putting items
to bid --that bidding could not be restricted providing the bidder
is qualified to give service.
Mr. Goetsch Mr. Goetsch stated that he felt any
procedure adopted would be an improvement on the present system
of handling towing contracts.
Considerable discussion was held on the
proposal by the Council and Mr. Goetsch.
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Councilman Councilman Stewart requested that his
Stewart
motion be restated --the City advertise for
bids for a towing contract on the specifications presented by the
City Administrator and.including the requirement for the bidder to
maintain a storage yard within the City. Motion seconded by
Councilman Wells. Motion carried.
Ord. No. 801 The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 801--
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNT-
INGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE AND ADDING A SECTION THERETO, RELATING
TO HOLIDAYS; which had previously had a first reading, and asked
whether it be the wish of the Council for it to be given a second
reading at this time.
Discussion was held by the Council on the
uniformity of the proposed Ordinance and the omission of items
might be properly included in it. Members of the Council indicated
that they felt the proposed Ordinance should have further study
and revision before its adoption.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
action on Ordinance No. 801 be deferred until Monday, December
5th, 1960, and the City Attorney and Administrator made revisions
as suggested. Motion carried.
Ord. No. 802 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 802 a second
second Readin
reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "NEWLAND NO. 1" TO THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTON BEACH."
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Ordinance No. 802 was passed and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler
NOES Councilmen: None
ABSENT Councilmen: None
Ord. No. 803 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 803 a
Second Reading
second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION."
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Ordinance No. 803 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. 804 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 804 a first
First Reading
reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.36
(SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 20-5-11), SECTION 9211.34 (SECTIONAL
DISTRICT MAP 15-5-11), AND SECTION 9211.65 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT
MAP 19-6-10)."
Peso. No. 1320 A letter of transmittal on Resolution
Letter of Trans.
No. 1320 of the City Planning Commission
recommending approval of Zone Case No. 132, was read by the Clerk.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, a
Public Hearing wascrdered for Monday evening, December 5th, 1960,
at 7:45 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone
Case No. 132, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of
said hearing. Motion carried.
Trans. from The Clerk read a transmittal from the
Plan. Com.
City Planning Commission submitting final
form of Tract Map No. 3908 for City Council consideration;
Developer - CONGEBE Development Company, 925 South Gilbert Avenue,
Anaheim, California; Engineer: John M. Toups, 1629 West 17th
Street, Santa Ana, California; Location - South of Garfield Street,
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and West of Newland Street; Legal Description.- Ek of the NW'k
of Section 1, T. 6. S., R. 11. W., SBB & M; Number of Lots -
151; Total Acreage - 38.847; that the map had.been certified by
the City Engineer and the Planning Director to be true and correct
in accordance with provisions of the City Subdivision Code.
The City Council may accept dedications
as shown on the map, and in addition approve the final map sub-
ject to the following conditions:
The City Clerk's signature shall be
withheld pending the submittal and completion on the enumerated
requirements:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, engineering and inspec-
tions .
2. Bond for improvements.
3. Signature of agreement.
4. All subsurface water rights shall be deeded to the City
of Huntington Beach.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
final Tract Map No: 3908 be approved, subject to the signature of
the City Clerk being withheld pending the execution of the required
subdivision agreements, the posting of all regtired fees, bonds
for improvements, and deed for the underground water rights. Motion
carried.
Trans. from The Clerk read a transmittal from the
Plan. Com.
City Planning Commission submitting final
form of Tract Map No. 3920 for City Council consideration; Developer -
George M. Holstein, 166 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa, California;
Engineer - Millet, King & Associates, 201 South Pamona Avenue,
Fullerton, California; Location - 607.5 feet east of Beach Boule-
vard, south of Heil Avenue; Legal Description - Being a.portion of
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the S'k of the Nk of the SW'k of Section 25, T. 5. S., R. 11. W.,
SBB & M Number of Lots - 107; Total Acreage - 21.26 that the
map had been certified by the City Engineer and the Planning
Director to be true and correct in accordance with provisions of
the City Subdivision Code.
The City Council may accept dedications
as shown on the map, and in addition approve the final map subject
to the following conditions:
The City Clerk's signature shall be with-
held pending the submittal and completion on the enumerated
requirements;
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, engineering and inspec-
tions.
2. Bond for improvements.
3. Signature of agreement.
4. All subsurface water rights shall be deeded to the City
of Huntington Beach.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
final Tract Map No. 3920 be approved, subject to the signature
of the City Clerk being withheld pending the execution of the
required subdivision agreements, the posting of all required
fees, bonds for improvements, and deed for the underground water
rights. Motion carried.
Petition for A petition for annexation of certain
Annexation
uninhabited territory in accordance with
the "Annexation of Uninhabited Territory' Act of 1939 of the
State of California - said Annexation designated as "Northeast
No. 3 Annexation", and signed by property owners representing
100% of the property by assessed valuation, was read by the Clerk.
Reso, No. 1442 The Clerk read Resolution No. 1442, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HLW INGTON BEACH
GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
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DESIGNATED AS "NORTHEAST NO. 3 ANNEXATION," AND GIVING NOTICE OF
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO."
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Resolution No. 1442 was passed and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NOT
VOTING: Councilmen: Wells
Councilmen Wells abstained from voting on
the motion to adopt Resolution No. 1442 because of a relationship
with the petitioners.
Subeivisd.on Subdivision Bond No. 01-B-73267 executed
Bond Executed
by Warren J. Howland -and Frederick Rice
as Principals, and the Pacific Employers,lnsurance Company as
Surety in the amount of six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500.00),
approved by the City Engineer for amount and the City Attorney for
form, was presented by the Clerk.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
Subdivision Bond No. 01-B-73267 be accepted. Motion carried.
Or. County A request from the Orange County League
League of Cities
of Cities for reimbursement of City's
share of expense in connection with the Inter-American,Municipal-
ities delegates trip to Orange County, was presented by the Clerk.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
the reimbursement to the Orange County League of Cities be approved.
Motion carried.
City Admin. The City Administrator presented a request
from Police Chief Wright for permission
to attend the Annual California Narcotic Conference in Palm Springs,
on December 8th-9th, 1960.
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On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
,the request of the Police Chief be granted with reasonable
expenses allowed. Motion carried.
Lane? Acgpis. A,report from the Land Acquisition Service,'
Service
Incorporated giving an appraisal on two
vacant lots located at the Northwest corner of California Avenue,
and Knoxville Street at $5000. to $5250., was presented by the
Administrator.
Shoreline and Information on the Shoreline and Water
Waterways con.
ways Conference to be held at San Mateo,
California, on December 2nd-3rd, 1960, was presented by the
Administrator, with the recommendation that the Council authorize
the Planning Director and the Chairman of the Plannkg Commission
to represent the City;
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
the Planning Director and Chairman of the Planning Commission
be authorized to attend this Conference with reasonable expenses
allowed. Motion carried.
City Admin. The Administrator presented a communication
from the City Engineer, transmitting Bid Summary on the construction 1
of a Sanitary Sewer in Huntington Avenue and on property being
developed by the Ferro Corporation, and recommending that the
City enter into an agreement of reimbursement with Ferro Corpora-
tion, on terms prepared by the Engineer's Office.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with
the Ferro Corporation on construction of sewer on Huntington
Avenue. Motion carried.
City Engr.
A request from the City Engineer for
permission to promote Mr. Charles Stafford from Maintenance
Carpenter to Building Maintenance Supervisor, was presented by
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the Administrator.
On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, Mr.
Charles Stafford be promoted to -Building Maintenance Supervisor,
Range 34E, effective December 1st, 1960. Motion carried.
City Admin. The City Administrator presented a comm-
unication from Land Acquisition Service on procurement of property
for park site, in connection with property offered to the City by
Senator Murdy. The letter indicated an overall cost of $120,000.
for entire procurement of property by condemnation.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells,_ the
City Attorney be instructed to contact Senator Murdy, and inform
him that the City is interested in his proposition of land for a
park site, but are not financially able to accept his offer at this
time. Motion carried.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
that Council meet as a Committee of the Whole at a time to be
specified. Before the motion was called for vote by the Mayor,
the motion was withdrawn by Councilman Lambert and the second by
Councilman Wells,
Recess of Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Council
Council
at 10:32 P.M.
Council. The meeting was reconvened at 10:35 P.M.
Reconvened
by the Mayor
Renewal of Considerable discussion was held by the
Beach Concessions
Council on proposed leases for renewal on
the Beach Concessions including the various items to be covered
by the lease.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
the leases of the six concessioners on the beach be renewed,
stipulating a ten year lease with an optional review of terms for
adjustment at the end of the 3rd year and 6th year; with the City
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to receive 20% for equipment rentals and 5% on food sales;
the existing minimum rental; concessionaire to furnish
liability insurance in the amount of $100,000. for any one
claimant and $300,000. for any one claim; with $5000.
coverage for property damage; records maintained per recommendation
of, and to the satisfaction of the City's Audit firm. The
motion was passed by the following roll call votes
AYES: Councilmen Wells, Lambert, Waite, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen: Stewart
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Police Chief
Request of Police Chief for authorization
to employ three additional patrolmen in his department, and to
purchase two patrol cars and one panel truck to replace existing
worn equipment, which had been deferred at a previous meeting,
was presented by the Administrator.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
the Police Chief be authorized to employ two patrolmen. Motion
carried.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
the Police Chief transfer the present Parking Control Officer to
duties as patrolmen, and that Mr. Roy D. Bryant be appointed as
Parking Control Officer in Range 26-F.
City Atty.
Bauer
City Attorney Bauer informed the Council
that the statute does not permit the employ- '
ment of anyone in a step higher than C in any Range.
Co"nci?man Councilman Waite, with the concurrence of
Waite
Councilman Lambert, changed the motion to
Range 26-C.
City Admin. The City Administrator then asked the
Council if it were to be their policy to circumvent the Personnel
Officer and the Department Head in the employment of personnel.
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The motion was put to vote and carried.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, the
Purchasing Agent be instructed to obtain bids on two patrol cars
and a four wheel drive panel truck, and to present the figures on
the possible savings to be effected by purchasing a standard vehicle
for the Police Chief and converting his present car for patrol use.
Motion carried.
vvai.ve Penalty The Clerk requested permission to waive
on License
the penalty on license for Mr. Harvey
Pease, under Section 2102.5 of the Huntington -Beach Ordinance
Code, because of lack of information concerning the license ordi-
nance.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
that the penalty be waived for Mr. Pease providing he pays the
license fee. Motion carried.
Road Ease. A Road Easement Deed from the Huntington
Deed
Beach Company to the City of Huntington
Beach, was presented by the Clerk.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
the deed be accepted and the Clerk authorized to record same
with the Orange County Recorder. Motion carried.
A discussion was held on the list of
applicants to be considered in assigning concession rights on two
new proposed concessions.
On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
the Clerk be instructed to prepare a list of all applicants for
beach concessions who had filed applications in the past eighteen
months. Motion carried.
City Admin. The Administrator presented a request from
the Engineering Department for approval of the purchase of a
pickup truck fo ; the Construction Inspector.
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On motion by Lambert, soconded by
Waite, the Purchasing Agent be instructed to obtain bids on a
pickup truck for the Engineering Department at the same time he
is getting bids on the police patrol cars. Motion carried.
Mr. Paul A request from Mr.. -Paul Doutt, of the
Doutt
Chamber of Commerce Annexation Committee,
seeking the cooperation of the City Engineering Department, in the
preparation of a boundaries description for a Sunset Heights
Annexation, was presented by the Administrator.
There was no action taken on the request.
City Admin.
The Administrator presented a request
of the City Engineer, for authority to engage the services of Lowry
and Associates of Santa Ana as Engineers, to develop the costs
and necessary data in connection with the Ronald Road Improve-
ment District (1911 Act), at a rate of 2% of the final contract
cost.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
the City Engineer be authorized to employ the services of Lowry
and Associates as Engineers, for the Ronald Road Improvement
District. Motion carried.
City Admin.
The Administrator presented a recommenda-
tion from the City Engineer that the City participate in the paving
of "B" Street, in conjunction with the Ocean View School District,
at a cost for the City not to exceed $2000.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
the Engineer be authorized to extend City Participation in the
paving of "B" Street, together with the Ocean View School District
in an amount not to exceed $2000. Motion carried.
City Admin.
The Administrator presented a request of
the City Engineer, that his office be authorized to apply the
cost of offsite water mains for Tract No. 3595, against the cost
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of subsequent lines for the Developer.
On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
the City Engineer be authorized to apply the fees for water mains
posted for Tract No. 3595, as a credit against the cost of subse-
quent lines of the Developer, B. C. Deane. Motion carried.
On motion by Lambert,seconded by Stewart,
the Planning Director be instructed to set public hearings beef-dre
the. Planning Commission for their meeting of December 6th, 1960,
-to hear opinions on the abandonment of the City's set -back Ordi-
nance, in order that it might be rewritten. Motion carried.
Payroll Register On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
A,poroved
the Payroll Register be approved. Motion
carried.
Warrants On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Annroved
the Warrants be approved as presented to
the Finance Committee. Motion carried.
Mayor Gisler called a meeting of the Council
as an informal Committee of the Whole for Monday, December 5th,
1960, at 7:00 A. M. for discussion purposes.
'Meeting On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Ad iourned
the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 12:35 A. M. Motion
carried.
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City CleEv
City Clerk an x-officio Clerk of
the City Council of the City of
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Mayor
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