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Council Chamber, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
Friday, June 23rd, 1961
In the absence of Mayor Gisler the regular
adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. by City Clerk
Paul Jones.
This meeting adjourned from the regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach held
Monday evening, June 19th, 1961.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all
present in the Council Chamber.
Councilmen Present: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite
Councilmen Absent: Gisler
S(Iection of . The Clerk announced that the first order of
''avor Pro--tc:i
business would be the selection of a Mayor
pro-tem for the evening and entertained a motion to that effect.
Councilman Lambert On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
"7avo r Pro- i em
Councilman Lambert be appointed Mayor
Pro-Tem. motion carried.
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Mayor Lambert assumed the chair and
informed the Council that the primary
object of this meeting was to discuss and hold a hearing on the
City's Budget for the Fiscal Year 1961-1962.
Cit Aemin. City Administrator Miller explained those
changes in the proposed budget which had been made since the
discussion sessions held with the Council. He stated that the
only items that had been changed were in the salary accounts in
some departments to allow for certain increases in range classifi-
cations for positions which appeared to be below the average of
surrounding communities in their job classification.
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1-iscussion Held The Council also held some discussions on
matters of Capital Outlay which had been eliminated from the operating
budget.
The City Administrator called to the atten-
tion of the Council, the fact that the new budget, if adopted., would
set up a Reserve for Contingency Fund which could be expended by
Resolution of the Council to cover unappropriated budget items
including Capital Outlay items.
The Administrator discussed with the Council
the salary classifications which had been proposed. and allowed for in
the new budget, together with range additions in the basic pay plan.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
the Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 856. Motion carried.
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 856 a first
First r�cr
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reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF HUNTINGTCN BEACH RELATING TO SALARY CLASSIFICATION; ADDING,
MENDING, AID] REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
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Hunt, Lan"s The Clerk read a letter from Huntington
Bt�sinvs Lanes, 19582 Beach Boulevard, City,
stating that the Ouiko Corporation dba Huntington Lanes, requested
permission to open a new business as a family recreation center,
effective Saturday, July 1st, 1961; and submitting information for
such permit in accordance with Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
Section No. 5331.
.j.SCu.ss-ion HC1-' I There was considerable discussion by the
Council regarding the change in legislation which would be required
in granting such permit, due to the fact that there would be billard
tables, as well as the bowling lanes in the establishment..
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Chief of Police Wright informed the Council
that an Ordinance had been prepared to
snake the necessary changes in legisLation to cover this situation.
No, 854 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
First Reading
the Clerk was directed to give Ordinance
No. 854 a first reading in this matter. Motion carried.
'ryr(_ L No. 854
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 854 a first
reading in full,."AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING ARTICLE 533 OF CHAPTER 53 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING SECTION 5331.38 THRETG."
t La.ti.es On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
Grantee: Permit
the Quiko Corporation dba Huntington Lanes
be granted a Council permit to begin business as a family
recreation center on July lst, 1961, subject to all Ordinances
and requirements set forth in the Ordinance Code.
Zity En r. City Engineer Wheeler addressed the
';-jhee l er
Council and informed then that he was
in some doubt concerning an action of the Council at the regular
meeting of June 19th,. when a property owner was granted permission
to remove trees in front of his property at Orange and Tenth Street I
in the City. Mr. Wheeler stated that he wished to be advised
whether the City could accomplish such removal for the property
owner and charge the property for the work done.
The Council held considerable discussion
on this matter.
City Ent.r. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Fcrform ork
the City Engineer be authorized to
perform such work for property owners provided the City would
furnish an estimate of the cost of the removal of trees based on
time and equipment plus normal overhead, and give the property
owner alternatives of getting private -bids, with a contractor
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posting bond for such work; also that if the City were to perform
the work, payment therefor must be deposited before the work is
done. Motion carried.
A Eari.n�: L(-_rt ay c'_ On the advise of the City Attorney, the
hearing on the 1961-1962 Budget which had been advertised in the
local paper for July 23rd,-1961, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., was delayed
by the Council until 8:00 P.M., becuase of a news item published in
the local paper giving that time for the hearing.
At the hour of 8:00 P.M., the only people
in the audience were Mr. George Rohrig of Diehl, Evans and Company,
the City's Contract Auditors, and Mr. Don Jones, son of the City
Clerk.
Hearing a-Incner'.
The hearing on the proposed budget was
opened to the public by Mayor Lambert at 8:05 P.M.
There being no questions or protests from
the audience concerning the budget, Mayor Lambert closed the hearing
at 8:06 P.M.
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
the Clerk was directed to read Ordinance No. 853 as prepared from
the proposed budget. Motion carried.
rc. _Y:D. F 5 3 The Clerk then gave Ordinance No. 853 a
first reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
HUN7INGTON BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1961-1962."
Clint{rirhr On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
Trafyic En�r.
Clinton H. Wright was appointed Traffic
Engineer, effective July 1st, 1961, at the hourly or flat rate
as established by Ordinance not to exceed two hundred and. thirty
six dollars per month ($236.00). Motion carried.
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Card, No. 855 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 855 a first
First Reading,
reading in full, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
IOF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. 190; AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY
AND Ai/TNDING SECTION 9211.39 (SECTIONAL DISTRICT N1AP 23-5-11)."
Stane. CAI? Co. The Clerk presented a communication from
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Standard Oil Company of California,
Western Operations Incorporated, regarding the use of land at
the corner of 23rd and Palm Street in the City of Huntington
Beach for a period of three months beginning June 27th, 1961, as
a baseball diamond for the Huntington Beach Recur ation Department.
City Admin.
The City Administrator informed the Council
that this matter had been presented to him in the afternoon and
he had contacted. the City's insurance carrier regarding the
insurance required by Standard Oil Company in this matter and was
informed by Mr. Jones, of Jones -Gillespie, that he was unable to
reach his company representative to be -sure the insurance was
available. The Administrator informed the Council that it was
necessary to processthis request as soon as possible, as the field
was needed by the Recreation Department.
s rc�e7ents Following some discussion by the Council
Executed
upon the matter, a motion was made by
Stewart, seconded by Waite, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the agreements with Standard Oil Company
for the use of this property, provided the necessary insurance
coverage could be obtained by the City. Motion carried.
Council. -pan Stewart Councilman Stewart requested permission of
Rf_c,Uest
the Council to leave the country for a
period of approximately one month from the middle of July.
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Regi:icst_ Granted 4n motion by Waite, seconded by `dells,
Councilman Stewart was granted permission to leave the country on
vacation for a period of approximately one month. Motion carried.
Citl,7 A T in.. - The City Administrator presented 14r. George
�.r. Rohri-Y
Rohrig, the City's Contract -Audit Consultant,
to the Council and extenr'ee to Mr. Rohrig some well merited"praise
regarding his cooperation with the Administrator, Auditor and.
Department Heads in the preparation of the 1961-1962 Budget.
Cotinc ...loran Stewart Councilman Stewart, on behalf of the Council,
extended his thanks and appreciation to all of the Department Heads
of the City for their continuing effort in staying within the Budget
for the Fiscal Year 1960-1961. Mr. Stewart stated that he felt they
should be commended for the fine job and the fine effort which
they put forth.
"Lctin;Y '.e burn(i:c Can motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach adjourned, motion carried.
City Clerk and x-o icio Clerk
of the City CcKincil of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Mayor
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