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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-12-1953 MINUTES Council Chamber, -City Hall Huntington Beach, California December 19th, 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. Reverend Harry Leland of the Wintersburg Methodist Church offered the invocation. Report of Police On motion by. Stewart, seconded by Waite, Lenart. Filed. the report of the Police Department for the month of November, 1960, was received and filed. Motion carried. "r. Berry Taylor = Mr. Berry Taylor addressed the Council to request for License request a license for the operation of a Motor Scooter Rental Agency - a business not specifically covered by the Huntington Beach Business License Ordinance. The Clerk informed the Council that this matter had been brought before them because the nearest coverage of this business in the License Ordinance was Section 2103.195 Passenger Car Rentals, and that it was felt by the License Department that his situation differed considerably. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, . the request of Mr. Taylor be deferred until the next meeting of the Council, and the Administrator was instructed to make a study of the License'Ordinances of surrounding cities to see how they cover this business. Motion carried. Mr. Ro er Rowell - Mr. Roger Howell, Attorney of Santa Continuance of HearinZs Ana, representing RCA Corporation, addressed the Council and requested a continuance of the hearings -1- KA Page #2 -- rinutes, December 19ti1, 1960 on Zone Cases No. 152 and 156 to give his client an opportunity for further study of land uses for the area involved. Recess of Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Council Council at 7:40 o'clock P.M. Council The meeting was reconvened at 7:50 o'clock Reconvened P.M. by Mayor Gisler. Or. Co. St. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, a --gamin-. C;om. Recauest request of,the Orange County Street Naming Committee for approval cf the Council in the changing of names of Talbert Avenue - Dyer Road to Talbert Avenue, Wintersburg Avenue - Delhi Road to Warner Avenue, and Smeltzer Avenue - Edinger Street to Edinger Avenue, be referred to the City Planning Commission for study and report to Council. Motion carried. !fir. L. '. Peterson On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, 11r. U. Jones Communication -�-- a communication from Mr. L. R. Peterson and W. U. Jones, submitting their proposal for construction and operation of a proposed beach concession, was ordered received and filed. Motion carried. Bon6s .released A report from the City Engineer that final Tracts 3616, 644,3645 inspection had been made on Tracts No. 3616, 3644, 3645, and recommending acceptance, was presented to the Council. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, Council accepted the improvements dedicated for public use.on Tracts No. 3616, 3644 and 3645, and authorized the release of the subdivision bonds. Motion carried. :vans 1 ;-, Co. - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, a L eanoval �� Tract Sian. communication from the Evans Building Company regarding their removal of a tract sign at the junction of Highways 39 and 101 be received and filed. Motion carried. -2- 5 5 Pa-e #3 - Minutes, December 19th, 1960 Mr. Dona.le P. Rampton On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert, Renew. of Lease a request from Mr, Donald H. Rampton, Sandblasting & Metallizing Company,.for renewal of his lease on a five year basis, be referred to the City Administrator, City - Attorney, and Councilmen Wells and Stewart for study and report at the next meeting of the Council. Motion carried. �Xr, Issac F a rnak a_an - LtiZ. rotest On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, a letter from Mr. Issac Parnakian protestingi Mr. Thomas Talbert's proposed building project at California and Baltimore Streets, be received and filed in connection with a study being made by the City Engineer. Motion carried. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the Administrator be authorized to discuss a preliminary appraisal to determine damage sustained by the City through County Flood Control Channels near the Southern California Edison Plant, and to employ an appraiser if necessary, with the City paying one half the cost and Mr. R. T. Watkins, Sr., paying one half. Motion carried. Subdiv. Bonds and Ar reements Tracts No. 37895 3908 & 3889 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, Subdivision Bonds for Tracts No. 3789, 3908 J and 3889 be accepted and ordered filed, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Subdivision Agreements for these Tracts on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 1r. ear_1_ E. Hall On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, �%ater .�eter PZ.eDa-irman the City Engineer be authorized to employ Mr.M.earl E. Hall as Water Meter Repairman, Riange 30, Step "C". Motion carried. Bids for On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, Pickup Tr. the Purchasing Agent was instructed to obtain bids for one k ton Pickup Truck for use by the Water Department. Motion carried. -3- 56 Xinutes, Becemher 19t1h, 1960 ' Imnr. of Loma The Clerk presented information from the & 6th sts Minutes of the Council Meeting of August, 1958, as'requested by the Council at the meeting of December 5th, 1960, regarding requests from the First Church of Christ for improve- ment of Loma and 16th Streets. "r. T. A. o rthy Mr. T. A. Worthy, a member of the Board of 7-,eaues t the First Church of Christ, addressed the Council and requested that the City blacktop and oil these streets. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler; the Engineer was instructed to take preliminary steps for the paving of Loma and 16th Streas. Motion carried. Req. for Projects On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, for A.H. F. r3. 1961- 62 Budf et__,. requests by the City to the County of Orange for the inclusion of the paving of Goldenwest Streets from Mansion Avenue to Summit Avenue, and from Talbert Avenue to Slater Avenue as recommended by the City Engineer, be included in the Arter- ial Highway Financing Program of the County for the fiscal year 1961-62. Motion carried. ::eso , No. 1445 The Clerk read -Resolution No. 1445 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM, THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOLDENWEST STREET ." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Resolution No. 1445 was passed and adopted by the following roll. call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Cleanup of On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, Mun. Trailer Park, the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with cleanup 'work at the Municipal Trailer Park in cooperation with Manager Lem Berry. Motion carried. -4- 5? Pao,e #5 -- 'Minutes, December 19th, 1960 .•1r. Joe Irvine A motion was made by Waite, seconded by Mr. Cecil Wheat Crantec Bch. Con' Wells, that new beach concession sites be granted to Mr. Joseph Irvine and Mr. Cecil Wheat; that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare leases covering the rental of these concessions, and the City Engineer be instructed to prepare metes and bounds descriptions for their location. Motion carried. Recuest3 for Before the public hearings on Zone Cases Continuance -No. 152, 156, 128, 131, 155, 158 and 159, which were continued to this meeting from the meeting of November 21st, 1960, were called by Mayor Gisler, Attorney Roger Howell, Mr. Robert Wynn and Mr. Robert F. Waldron, addressed the Council and requested further continuance on all Zone Cases scheduled. Zcne Cases No. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, 1527156,123,1311) 155,158,159 Con. Zone Cases No. 152, 1563, 128, 131, 155, 158 and 159, together with the RCA Corporation Engineer's report, were ordered returned to the City Planning Commission for further study. Motion carried. Zone Case 'To. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, 143 - Set Hearin^ a public hearing was ordered for Tuesday, January 3rd, 1961, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case No. 143 of the City Planning Commission, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Zone Case il.To. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, 144 .-- Set Hearin5z a public hearing was ordered for Tuesday, January 3rd, 1961, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case No. 144 of the City Planning Commission, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Zonc Case �o. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, 145 - Set Hearing r a public hearing was ordered for Tuesday, January 3rd, 1961, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case No. 145 of the City Planning Commission, -5- F6-s Pac-e ,r6. - _'i nutes, December 19th, 1960 be and the Clerk/instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. :one Case No. On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, 146 - Referr,_,d to Plan. Com. Zone Case No. 146 was referred back to the City Planning Commission for further study. Motion carried. 'Lone Casa No. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, 147 Set Hear in, a•public hearing was ordered for Monday, January 16th, 1961, at the hour of 7:45. P.M., or as soon there- after as possible, on Zone Case No. 147 of the City Planning Commission, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Tone Case -No. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, 162 '- Set Hearing a public hearing was ordered, for Monday, January 16th, 1961, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case No. 162 of the City Planning Commission, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Zone Case 'No. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, a 163 - Set Hearin public hearing was ordered for Monday, January 16th, 1961, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case No. 163 of the City Planning Commission, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Resol. No. 1039 On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells, a Set Nearing_ public hearing was ordered for Monday, January 16th, 1961, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., or as soon there- after as possible, on Resolution No. 1039 of the City Planning Commission, and the Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Gonel. '..cep. On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells, a Allowec Tract No. ' 02z7 conditional exception for Tentative Tract No. 4026 - Sugar Construction Company, to allow 56 foot frontage on certain lots in deviation from Section 9741.4 of the Huntington Beach HE 591 Page #7 - Xi.nutes, Lecember 19th, 1960 Ordinance Code, be allowed; and the City Attorney be'instructed to prepare a Resolution covering this Conditional. Exception stipulating that a masonry wall be built along Huntington Avenue, and incorporating the stipulations set down by the City Planning Commission. Motion carried. Cond. On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, a ,1_11 lowed Tract Nc. 4027 conditional execption for Tentative Tract No. 4027 - Thomas Van Talbert, to allow 55.8 foot frontage or greater, on certain lots in deviation from Section 9741.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance -Code, be allowed; and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution covering this Conditional Exception approving the conditions of the City Planning Commission. Motion carried. Tract Mao No. The Clerk presented a transmittal from 3933 Aco6tec. the City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 3933 for adoption. Developer: Aladdin Building Company; Costa Mesa; Engineer: Raub' and Southworth, Costa Mesa; Location: 679.12 feet north of Ellis Avenue, south of Taylor Avenue, and east of Delaware Street; Legal Description: Portion of the E' of the NWk of the SE-k of the NE)4 of Section 35, T.5.S., R.11.W., SBB & M; Number of•Lots: 20; Total Acreage: 4.85; stating that the map has been certified by the City Engineer and the Planning Director to be true and correct in accordance withthe approved Tentative Tract Map and in accordance with provisions of the City Subdivision Code. The City 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 -7- Page sr�' - ,Iinutes, December 19th, 1960 requirements: 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, engineering, and inspections. 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 Waite, final Tract Map No. 3933 be adopted subject to the compliance with the conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Tract Lla� No. The Clerk presented a transmittal from the 4021 Ei(C City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map No. 4021 for adoption. Developer: Huntington Homes (Donald K. Butts), Costa Mesa; Engineer: Raub and Southworth, Costa Mesa; Location: 640.11 feet south of Taylor Avenue,197.00 feet north of Ellis Avenue and east of Delaware Street; Legal Description: Portion -of the E� of the W' of the SEA ,of the NEB of Section 35, T.S.S., R.11.W., SBB & M; Number of Lots: 15; Total Acreage: 3.65; stating that the.map has been.certi£ied by the City Engineer and the Planning Director to be true and correct in accordance with the approved Tentative Tract Map and 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 inspections. 2. Bond for improvements. 10 0 611 Page dr9 - 14inutes, December 1.9th, 1960 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. 4021 be adopted subject to the compliance with the conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Recess of Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Coi.inci-1. Council at 8:50 o'clock P.M. Council The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor Reconvened at 9:05 F.M. Crr. No. 605 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 805 a Second. Reariin�- .�, second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO SETBACK LINES." Ord. No. 805 On motion -by Lambert, seconded by Waite, Adootec Ordinance.No. 805 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert,.Stewart, Waite, Gi'sler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orct. Fc. 806 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 806 a Second keac'in,? second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF-HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH- ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS AND USE PERMITS." r'. No. 806 On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Adoated Ordinance No. 806 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None IM 62 acre r�0 _ :Minutes, December 19th, 1960 Ord. No. 807 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 807 a second Seco_ne Read< n reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO R-5 DISTRICT." Crc' . ,7o . 807 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite, Adopted Ordinance No. 807 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Crc.. No. 809 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 808 a second Seconc! Reaein,, reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.46 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 35-5-11)." Ore-. No. 808 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Ordinance No. 808 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orc? . No. 809 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 809 a second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACCEPTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13522 OF THE PENAL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO TRAINING AND STANDARDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS." -re. Mc. 309, On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, Ordinance No. 809 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: -10- 63 Page -#11 - Minutes, December 19th, 1960 AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT:. Councilmen: None Ord. No. 810 The Clerk gave.Ordinance No. 810 a Seconc ?'.ea�ir�r second reading by title, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE AND ESTABLISHING SETBACK LINES." Crcl. No. 810 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, t%e.onted Ordinance No. 810 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. S11 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 811 a first 1,J rs re qd in reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY: AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.33 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP I4-5-11) AND SECTION 9211.39 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 23-5-11).41 Reso. No. 1443 Resolution No. 1443 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING ITS FAVOR AND APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUNSET BEACH AREA OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, BY HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CORPORATION IN THE MANNER PROPOSED IN APPLICATIONS BY HUNT- INGTON HARBOUR CORPORATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER OF THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS,THE STATE LANDS COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT." Res. �o. 1443 On motion by Wells, seconded by Lambert, Ac'on�:er" Resolution No. 1443 was passed and adopted -It- R Page #12 - Minutes, December 19th, 1960 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Admin. to Attei-V On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, .State Lanes {:om. the City Administrator was authorized to attend the hearing of the State Lands Commission re: a request from Huntington Harbour Corporation, as a representative for the City with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried. Reso. No. 1444 Resolution No. 1444 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CALLING UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS$ DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, TO EXPE- DITE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAN DIEGO FREEWAY IN ORANGE COUNTY.*' Reso. No. 1444 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, AenTpteell Resolution No. 1444 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Grant Leec' fron, On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, a grant deed from the Huntington Beach Company to the City of Huntington.Beach for road, public utility and incidental purposes, be accepted and the Clerk instructed to record same with the Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. Tentative Tract On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, No. -3903 Aoprovee the tentative map on Tract No. 3903 be approved with conditions as imposes on the map by the Huntington Beach Planning Commission, and subject to requirements of the Huntington Beach Building Code; that Dole Heinly, Attorney for -12- 65 1 Page iM - Minutes, December l�'th, 1960 the Subdivider, be notified in writing of the action of the City Council by Registered Mail, and that the City Attorney file a return to the Writ showing the action of the City Council. Mayor Gisler At this time, Mayor Gisler requested Abstained permission to abstain from consideration of the motion, due to a property interest adjacent -to the area involved. The motion was passed by the following roll Call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None NOT VOTING: Councilmen: Gisler ..hares ma0e by Councilman Stewart, informed the Council Gen' l . T-ele. Co. that he had been given some protests against charges being made by the General Telephone Company for service to some of the outlying areas of the City, and requested that the matter be investigated. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution protesting the charging of mileage and excessive rates by the General Telephone Company for service in outlying areas of the City. Motion carried. ir. G. ix. The City Administrator informed the Jones - Appraiser Council that the Pacific Electric Rail- way Company had employed Mr. George Hamilton Jones of Newport Beach as appraiser to evaluate property along Pacific Electric right-of-way, jointly owned by their Company and the City, and -13- F66 Pa e 1'--`. - ::':incites, Lece hb - 10,tL', 1�,()o recommended that Council authorize employment of Mr. Jones to also make an appraisal for the City. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, the Administrator was authorized to employ Mr. George H. Jones, as appraiser under the conditions which had been set forth for the previous appraiser. Motion carried. j'ol_ice. Chief - The Administrator informed the Council Co. Peace Off. .Assoc. Pres. that Police Chief Clinton H. Wright had been elected by the County Peace Officers Association as President for the coming year. On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, the Council commended Police Chief Wright for his service to the County Peace Officers Association and his election as President of that body. Motion carried. Bon(' Njo. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, SOOZ,,1457 Accetitee Federal Insurance Company Bond No. 80041457, in the amount of $10,000. effective December 19th, 1960, insuring the Wilshire Oil Company of California, be accepted, and the Clerk be instructed to notify Travelers Indemnity Company, in order that their Bond No. 834075 can be cancelled effective December 19th, 1960. Motion carried. esrnht.rse, of On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, C. C. authorization for reimbursement of the West Orange County Water Board fund for the City's portion for November, 1960, in the amount of $1,095.52 -was granted. Motion carried. Dey.i ne's for On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, rolil ce L)eT?art. Any) ravl_lc demands for Police Department Uniform Allowance be approved and paid on January 1st, 1961, or sooner, if legally permissable. Motion carried. 14 - 67 Fa,--,e #15 - Minutes, December 19th, 1960 Payroll Resister On motion by Stewart, seconded by Anniroveta_ Lambert, the Payroll Register for December, 10th, 1960, be approved. Motion carried. '�4a.rrants On motion by Lambert, seconded by ADDroved Stewart, the Warrants, as approved by the Finance Committee, be paid. Motion carried. Mayor Gisler called a meeting of Council as an informal Committee of the Whole for discussion purposes for Tuesday, January 3rd, 1961, at 7:00 o'clock A.M. Meetin!� On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, ti[ iourneeL the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. City Clerk and,-Ok-6fficio Clerk of the City C until of the City of Huntington Beach, California .r ' a Mayo ATTEST: City Cle -15-