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Home My WebLink About1961-10-09M Minutes Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, October 9, 1961 The regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach was called to order at 7:30 o'clock A.M. by Mayor Ernest H. Gisler. The Pledge of Allegiance was -given by all present in the Council Chamber. Councilmen Present: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler Councilmen Absent: None City Attorney A letter.which had been handed to the City Terminates Duties Administrator by Charles A Bauer, was read to the Council, stating his intention to terminate his duties -as City Attorney on Friday, October 20th, 1961 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Possible Attorneys Communications from Mr. James D. Plunkett, Considered Mr- Ralph Highsmith, and Mr. John Brunner requesting consideration by the Council in their selection of a City Attorney to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Bauer, were presented for Council consideration by the Clerk. Attorneys The Clerk informed the Council that he had Contacted contacted all attorneys residing within the City Limits of Huntington Beach regarding the position to be filled. He stated that Mr. Ray Overacker had informed him that he -would be willing to accept the position for the unexpired term, if Council felt the need of his services, but that he would not be a candidate for re-election at the next City election. Mrs. Sperry Not The Clerk stated that he had talked with Alt zib1e Mrs. Sperry, who also resides within the City, and that she had informed him that she was not eligible for consideration for the position, inasmuch as she has not practiced law for the time required by the City Charter.. Be (10-9-61) *4 29 Page 2 - Minutes, October 9, 1961 Assistant City titty Council then held considerable discussion Position Considered, of the position of Assistant City Attorney as allocated in the Personnel Ordinance, and the possibility of finding someone qualified to fill same. Atty. Bauer Recommends Attorney Bauer recommended to the Council Addin„p,Asst.City Atty. that a full time Assistant City Attorney be -employed because of the tremendous growth of the City in the past two years, and the backlog of work accumulated for the legal department. James D. Plunkett On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite, Appointed City Atty. Mr. James D. Plunkett be appointed to fill the unexpired term of City Attorney vacated by termination of Charles A. Bauer, to be effective October 20th, 1961 at 2:00 o'cloct P.M. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler Noes: Councilmen: None Absent: Councilmen: None Mayor Gisler declared the motion carried. Legal Secretary The Council then held some discussion No Action Taken concerning the position of Legal Secretary. The fact was brought out that she is a full time City employee. No action was taken. Asst. City Atty - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Referred to City Aamin. the City Administrator was authorized to proceed in the matter of procuring an Assistant City Attorney. Motion carried. -2- (10-9-61) 30 Pa.,,e #3 - ,Minutes, October 9, 1961 Planning Dept. City Administrator Miller read a communication Personnel deeds from the City Planning Director regarding per- sonnel needs in the Planning Department. Mr. Miller then discussed with the Council the volume of work being handled by that department, and informed them that it was impossible for them to give proper con- sideration to the various details coming before them. He stated that this inability to give proper consideration to items of Planning would eventually have a detrimental effect on the future of the City. Ord. #874 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 874 a first First Reading reading in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO SALARY CLASSIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS: AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." Huntington Driftwood The City Administrator informed the Council Corp. - Ext. of Time that the extension of time granted the Huntington Driftwood Corporation for the filing of plans, specifications, and performance bond with the City, expired on October Sth, 1961. He stated that they were still unable to proceed with their construction because the State Highway Department had not approved final plans for the change in the proposed freeway. Right -of -Way Meeting Mr. Miller stated that a meeting had been Arranged. , arranged with the Right -of -Way Representatives of the State Highway Department for Friday, October 13th, and that if negotiations are completed at this meeting, the State Highway Depart- ment may approve the amended Freeway Agreement. Huntington Driftwood On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Corp. - 60 Day Ext. Granted the Huntington Driftwood Corporation were granted a. sixty day extension for the filing of plans, specifications, and performance bond with the City. Motion carried. Aleetin. Adjourned On motion by Waite, seconded by Wells, the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Hunting- ton Beach adjourned. ATTEST: City ClerW - C ?, 1, - z //-� _�,4 � City Clerk an officio Clerk of the City Co cif of the City of Huntington Beach, California ayo r -3- (10-9-61)