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Council Chambers, City Hall
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, November 6, 1961
The regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
by Mayor Ernest H. Gisler.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all
present in the Council Chamber.
Reverend Thomas W. Overton, minister of the
First Church of Christ, Huntington Beach, gave the invocation.
Councilmen Present: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler.
Councilmen Absent: Waite
Oath of Office The.City Clerk gave the Oath of Office to the
City Attorney
new City Attorney, Mr. James D. Plunkett,
following which Mr. Plunkett was introduced by the Mayor.
Reports Received & On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Ordered Filed
reports of the City Treasurer, Collector,
Building Director, Engineer, Lifeguard Chief, Fire Chief, Recreation
Director, Parking Lot Manager and Chamber of Commerce Manager, were
received and ordered filed. Motion carried.
Mrs. Peggy Hansen - The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Harry L.
Request
Blodgett, attorney, on behalf of Mrs. Peggy
Hansen, requesting Council approval _for -his client to use two zooms
in a residence asa real estate office without conforming to require -
merits of Fire and Building Departments.
Request Denied On motion by Lambert, seconded -by Stewart,
the request of Mrs. Hansen to use two rooms in a residence as a real
estate office was denied. Motion carried.
Letter of Appreciation A letter from the Huntington Beach City Em-
H.B. Employees Assn.
ployee's City•Employee's Association express-
ing their appreciation for the City Employee's -annual steak fry, held
September 23, 1961, was read by the Clerk.
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Letter Ordered
Rec'd and Filed
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
the communication from the Huntington
Beach Employee's Association was received and ordered filed.
Motion carried.
Parade & Xmas Expend. A letter from the Huntington Beach
Requester's
Chamber of Commerce requesting authoriz-
ation for the expenditure of funds budgeted for Christmas activit-
ies for the Parade and Christmas Shrine, in the amount of $2,246.97.
was read by the Clerk.
Request Autho. On motion.by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Council authorized the expenditure of funds budgeted in the
Celebrations Accounts #2611G and #2659G, -in a total amount of
$2,246.97. Motion carried.
Sol Vista Celebration On motion by-+lells, seconded by Lambert,
Mem. Hall Requested
a request from the retail merchants of
Huntington Beach for -the use of Memorial Hall, with fees waived,
on November 15th and 17th, 1961, during the Sol Vista Celebration,
was authorized. Motion carried.
Ord. Code Revision A proposed revision of the Ordinance Code
Article All
by revising Article 911, as recommended
for adoption by the Planning Commission, was presented by the Clerk,
Ord. #875 On motion by tells, seconded by Stewart,
First Reading
Council approved the Planning Commission
recommendation, and directed the Clerk to give Ordinance-#875 a
first reading in full.
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 875 a first
reading in full, "AN, -ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE
911, WHICH SAID ARTICLE RELATES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION."
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Public Hearing Ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Reso. #1057 & #216
Council ordered a public hearing on Reso-
lution #1057 and #216, recommending adoption of SP-1 Special Zone
(cemetary) and Zone Case #216, for Monday, November 20th, 1961, at
7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and directed
the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Reso. #1058
Council ordered a Public Hearing on Reso-
lution #1058, recommending adoption of the "RA" Residential and
Agricultural District, for Monday, November 20, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M., or. as soon thereafter as possible, and directed the Clerk to
publish notice of same. Motion carried.
Planning Comm. The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
Recomm.
Planning Commission making a recommendation
on a subdivider's request for a one year extension of time for re-
cording the Final Map of Tract #3903.
Letter from A letter from Heinly and Heinly, attorneys
Heinly & Heinly
representing Mr. William Lyons, subdivider
of Tract No. 3903, appealing the decision of the City Planning Com-
mission in denying an extension of time for recording the Final Map,
was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Dale Heinly Mr. Dale Heinly addressed the Council and
Addresses Council
informed them of the reasnns for his client's
request.
Request Granted On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Council granted Mr. Lyons a one year extension for recording the
Final Map on Tract #3903. Motion carried.
Tract Map #3903 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
Final Adoption
Planning Commission of Tract Map #3903 -
Nova Homes, Inc. (William Lyons) for Final Adoption.
Tract Map #3903 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler,
Adoption Tabled
the matter of Final Adoption of Tract Map
#3903 was tabled. Motion carried.
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Tract Map #4213 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
City Planning Director, submitting final form of Tract Map #4213
for adoption;, Developer: Alco-Pacific Co., Inc., Westminster,
California; Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Inc.,,Westminster,
California; Location: Approximately 1320 feet west of Beach
Boulevard, north of Heil Avenue; Legal Description: Being a sub-
division of a portion of the SW 'k' of the NE k of Section 23, T.S.S.,
R.11.W., Rancho La Bolsa Chica and the,Rancho Las�Bolsas; Number
of Lots: 81; Total Acreage: 17.904; that the map had been cert-
ified 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 dedication 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 require.
ments:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Tract Map #4213 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Adopted
Final Tract Map #4213 was adopted, subject
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
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Tract Map #4382 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
City Planning Director, submitting final form of Tract Map #4382 - a
portion of Tentative Tract Map #3848 - for adoption: Developer: Bell-
wood Homes,.Tnc., (A. L. Gindling), Los Angeles, California; Engineer:
Millet, King & Assoc.,. -Fullerton, California; Location: East of
Springdale Street and approximately 800 feet north of Edinger Avenue;
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of a portion of the SW k of
Section 15, T.S.S., R.11.W., SBB & M; Number of Lots: 18; Total
--Acreage: 4.292; that the map had been certified 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 dedication as
shown on the map and in addition, approve the Final Map subject 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, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Tract Map #4382 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Adopted
Final Tract Map #4382 was adopted, subject
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
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Tract May #4383 The City Clerk presented a transmittal
from the City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract
Flap #4383 - a portion of Tentative Tract Map #3848 -1for adoption;
' Developer: Helen Investment Co., Inc,. (A. L.,Gindling), Los
Angeles, California; Engineer.: Millet, King and Assoc., Fullertor
California; Location: East of Springdale Street and approximatel)
1060.00 feet north of Edinger:Avenue; Legal Description: Being
a subdivision of a portion of the,SW k,of Section 15, T.S.S.,
R.11.W., SBB & M; Number of Lots: 19; Total Acreage:. 4.833;
that the map had been certified 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 dedication 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, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.`
Final Tract Map #4383 On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart,
Adopted
Final Tract Map #4383 was adopted subject
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commiss-
ion. Motion carried.
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Tract Map g4384 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map g4384 - a
portion of Tentative Tract Map #3848 - for adoption; Developer:
Allison Homes, Inc.,, (A. L. Gind-ling) Los Angeles, California;
Engineer,: Millet, King and Assoc., Fullerton, California; Location:
East of Springdale Street and approximately 1450.00 feet north of
Edinger: Avenue; Legal Description; Being a subdivision of -a portion
of the. SW k-of Section 15, T.S.S., R.11.W., SBB & M; Number of Lots:
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20; Total Acreage: 5.015; that the map has been certified 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 dedication as
shown on the map and in addition, approve the Final Map subject to
the following conditions:
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The City Clerk's signature shall be withheld
pending the submittal and completion on the enumerated requirements:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and in-
spections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Final Tract Map g4384
Adopted
On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Final Tract Map #4384 was adopted, subject
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
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Tract Map #4385 The Clerk presented a transmittal from
the City Planning Director, submitting final form of Tract Map
#4385 - a portion of Tentative Tract Map #3848 - for adoption;
Developer: Paul Investment Co., Inc.. (A. L. Gindling) Los Angeles
California; Engineer: Millet, King and Associates, Fullerton,
California; Location: Approximately 450.00 feet east of Spring-
dale Street and approximately 800.06 feet north of Edinger Avenue;
Legal Description: Being a subdivision of a portion of the SW,
of Section 15, T.S.S., R.11.W., SBB & M; Number of Lots: 22;
Total Acreage: 4.068; that the map has been certified by the
Cfty Engineer and the Planning Director to be true and correct
in accordance with the approved Tentative Tract Map and in•accord-
ance with provisions of the City Subdivision Code.
The City Council may accept dedication
as shown on the map and in addition, approve the Final Map subject
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, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Final Tract Map #4385 On motion by Lambert, seconded by
Adopted
Stewart, Final Tract Map #4385 was adopted
subject to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning
Commission. Motion carried.
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Tract Man #4386 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
City Planning Director, submitting final form of Tract Man #4386 - a
portion of Tentative Tract Map #3848 - for adoption; Developer:
Drysdale Homes, Inc., (A. L. Gindling) Los Angeles, California;
Engineer: Millet, King and Associates, Fullerton, California;
Location: Approximately 450.00 feet east of Springdale Street and
approximately 1000.00 feet north of Edinger Avenue; Legal Descript-
ion: Being a subdivision of a portion of the SW � of Section 15,
T.T.S. R;11.W.1 SBB & M; Number of Lots: 20; Total Acreage: 3.581;
that the map has been certified by the City Engineer and Planning
Director to be true and correct in accordance with.the approved Tent-
ative Tract Map and in accordance with provisions of the City Sub-
division Code.
The City
Council
may
accept dedication as
shown on the map and in addition,
approve
the
Final Map subject to
the following conditions:
The City Clerk' signature shall be with-
held pending submittal and completion on the enumerated requirements:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and in-
snections.
2. Bonds for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County.Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Final Tract Map #4386 On motion .by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Adopted
Final Tract Map #4386 was adopted, subject
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning, Commission.
Motion carried.
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Tract Man #4275 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
City Planning; Director, submitting final form of Tract Map #4275 -
a portion of Tentative Tract Map #4210 - for adoption; Developer:
Robert H. Grant, 1Anaheim, California; Engineer: Voorheis-Trindle-
Nelson, Inc., Westminster, California; Location: Southwest corner
of Sugar Avenue and Edwards Street; Legal,Description: Being a
subdivision of a portion of the E of the E of the SW 'k of
Section 15, T.S.S., R.11.W., Rancho La Bolsa Chica: Number of
Lots: 82; Total Acreage: 20.36; that the map has been certif-
ied by the City Engineer and 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 dedication as
shown on the map and in additkon, 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 require.
ments:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of . Insurance..
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Final Tract Map #4275 On.motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Adopted
.Final Tract Map #4275 was adopted, subject
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission
Motion carried.
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Tract 1�lap #3643 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the
City Planning Director, submitting final form of Tract Map #3643
for adoption; Developer: Snead homes, Inc., (Doyle & Shields),
Anaheim, California; Engineer: voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, In.c., West-
minster, California, Location: Southwest corner of Edinger Avenue
and Springdale Street; Legal Description: Being a subdivision of
a portion of the N of the NE k of Section 21, T.T.S., R.11.W.1,
Rancho La Bolsa; Number of Lots: 95; Total acreage: 34.933;
that •the map has been certified by the. City Engineer and Planning
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Director to be true and correct in accordance with the approved Tent-
ative Tract Map and in accordance with provisions of the City Sub-
division Code.
The City Council may accept dedication as
shown on the man 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 enumerates? reauire-
ments:
1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and
inspections.
2. Bond for Improvements.
3. Signature of Agreement.
4. Certificate of Insurance.
5. Approval from County Surveyor.
6. Bond for Monuments.
Final Tract Map #3643 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Adopted
Final Tract Map #3643 was adopted, subiect
to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
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Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this was the
Reso. of Intention
#1531 day and hour set for public hearinfr on
Resolution of Intention #1531 in the matter of the construction
and installation of Sanitary Sewer System in Assessment District
No. 6101_ in the City of Huntington Beach, California, and directed.
the Clerk to read the legal notice.*
The Clerk read Affidavits of Publication
of Resolution of Intention No. 1531, as published in the Huntington
Beach News on October 26th and November 2nd, 1961, setting the
hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. on Monday the 6th day of November, 1961,
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, -Calif-
ornia, as the time and place for a. public hearing wherein anv and
all persons having any obiections to the proposed work or improve-
ments or any objections to the grades to which said work is to be
done or any objections to the boundaries or the district pronosed
to be assessed to nay the costs and expenses of said work or im-
provements might appear before said City Council and show cause
why said proposed work or improvements should not be carried out
in accordance with the Resolution of Intention.
Hearing Opened
Mayor Gisler declared the hearing open.
The Clerk informed the Council that he
had received no written protests to the work being done in Assess-
ment District No. 6101.
Hearing Closed
There being no protests filed, either
oral or written, the hearing was closed by Mayor Gisler.
Sewer improvements On motion by Lambert, seconded by
Approved
Wells, the Council approved the proceeding
with work in this District; and directed the Clerk to read Resolut-
ions #1533 and #1534. notion carried.
Rcso. #1533 The Clerk read Resolution #1533 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDERING THE WORK IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6101."
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Reso. #1533 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Adopted
Resolution #1533 was passed and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Waite
Reso. #1534 The Clerk read Resolution #1534 "A RESO-
LUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING
A SCALE OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES IN THE WARNER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6101."
Reso. #1534 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Adopted
Resolution #1534 was passed and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Waite
Public Hear` ng Mayor Gisler announced that this was the day
Reso. #211
and hour set for a public hearing on Reso-
lution #211 of the City Planning Commission, recommending approval
of Zone Case #211 and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing�on
Zone Case #211, as published in the Huntington Beach News on October
19th, 1961, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon there-
after as possible, on Monday, the 6th day of November, 1961, in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as
the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of consider-
ing a petition for change of zone from: C-1-X Local Business District,
as adopted by Interim Ordinance #668, to: C-1-.Neighb6rhood Commercial
District, on property generally located on both sides.of Beach Boul-
evard -between Newman Street and a point 600 feet north of Warner
Avenue.
Hearing Opened
The.hearing was declared open by Mayor Gisler.
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The Clerk read the transmittal from the
City Planning Director, together with Resolution #211 of the City
Planning Commission, and. informed the Council that he had received
no written protest.to the zone change.
Planning Director Planning Director Warner pointed out the
Warner
area°invo"lved in this zone case on a map.
Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart requested permission to
Abstains from Delib.
abstain from deliberation on this Zone
Case, due to interest in property located.within th-e area covered
by the Zone Case. He. then left his seat at the Council table.
Hearing Closed
There being no protest filed, either oral
or written, against Zone Case #211, Mayor Gisler declared the
hearing closed.
.Zone Case #211 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Apvroved
Council approved the recommendation of the
City Planning,Commission on Zone Case No. 211, and directed the
City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance covering same. Motion carried
Councilman Stewart At this time, Councilman Stewart resumed.
Resumes Seat °
his seat at the Council table.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this was the
Reso . #214
day and hour set for a public hearing on
Resolution #214 of the City Planning Commission, recommending
approval of Zone Case #214, and requested the Clerk to read the
legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing
on Zone,Case #214 as published in the Huntington Beach News on
October 19th, 1961, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as
soon thereafter as possible,_on Monday, the 6th day of November,
1961, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Huntington Beach,
California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the
purpose of considering a petition for change of zone, relative to
proposed change of boundary and use classification from: A-l-X
General Agricultural District, as adopted by Interim Ordinance #688,
to: C-2, Community Business District, or C-4, Highway Commercial
District, with set -back provisions, on property located on
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approximately 16 acres at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and
Golden West Street.
Hearing Opened Mayor Gisler declared the hearing opened.
The Clerk read the transmittal from the City
Planning Director, together with Resolution #214 of the City Planning
°Commission, and informed the Council that he had received no written
protest to the zone change.
Planning Director Planning Director Warner pointed out the
Warner
area involved in this Zone Case on a map.
Mr. Jeff Millett Mr. Jeff Millet, representing the subdivider
owning the property involved in this Zone Case, addressed the Council
and made an oral request that the zone change be allowed.
Hearing Closed
There being no protests filed, either oral
or written, against Zone Case #214, Mayor Gisler declared the hearing
closed.
Zone Case #214 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Approved
Council approved the recommendation of the
City Planning'Commission on Zone Case #214, and directed the City
Attorney to prepare an Ordinance covering same, Motion carried.
Public Hearing
Reso. #215
Mayor Gisler announced that this was the
day and hour set for a public hearing on.�''
Resolution #215 of the City Planning Commission, recommending
approval of Zone Case #215, and requested the Clerk to read the
legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing on
Zone Case #215, as published in the Huntington Beach News on October
19th, 1961, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon there-
after as'possible, on Monday, the 6th day of November, 1961, in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as
the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering
a petition for change of zone, relative to the proposed change of
district boundary and use classification from: A-1-Y General Agri-
cultural District, as adopted by Interim Ordinance #672, to: R-1
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Single Family Residence District. and C=1 Neighborhood' Commercial
District:, on property located at the northeast corner of Beach
Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue.
Hearing Opened The hearing was declared open by Mayor
Gisler.
The Clerk read the transmittal from the
City Planning Director, together with Resolution 0215 of the City
Planning Commission, and informed the Council that he had received
no written protests to the zone change.
Planning Director Planning Director Warner pointed out the
Warner
area. involved in the zone case on a map.,
Hearing Closed There being no protests filed, either
oral or written, against Zone Case #215, Mayor Gisler declared
the hearing closed.
Zone Case #215 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Approved
Council approved the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission on Zone Case #215,, and directed.the
City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance covering same. Motion
carried.
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this was the
Term. of Drilling Bonds
day and hour set for a public hearing on
Termination of Drilling Bonds on Wells No. H.B. #1, H.B. #2, H.B.
#35 H.B. #4, and H.B. #5, located in the 17th Street section,
Book 4, Page 10, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, as
requested by Mr. C. Killingsworth, owner of the wells.
legal notice.
He then requested the Clerk to read the
The Clerk read notice of public hearing
on Termination and Cancellation of Drilling Bonds as published in
the Huntington Beach News on October 19th, 1961, setting the hour
of 7:30 o'clock F.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday,
the 6th day of November, 1961, in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for hear-
ing protests against such termination.
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Hearing Opened Mayor Gisler then declared the hearing open.
The Clerk informed the Council that he had
received no Protests against the termination of the bands.
He read a letter from City Engineer James R.
Wheeler, stating that clean-up conditions have been compiled with.
Hearing Closed There being no protests filed, either oral
or written, against the termination of bonds, Mayor Gisler declared
the hearing closed.
Fed. Ins. Bonds On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Terminated
Council directed that Federal Insurance
Bonds Nos. 7914682, 7914683, 791.4684, 7914685, and 7914686, be term-
inated in compliance with Section 2427.4 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, and the owner notified.
Recess I Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Council
at 8:30 o'clock P.M..
Reconvened The Council was reconvened at 8:45 o'clock
P.M. by the Mayor.
Councilman Waite Councilman Waite arrived at 8:45 o'clock P.M.
Arrived
Public Hearing Mayor Gisler announced that this was the day
Reso. #1056
and hour set for a continuation of -the public
hearing on Resolution #1056 of the City Planning Commission, recommend-
ing approval of an amendment to Master Plan of Land Use, "Huntington
Harbour". which has been continued from the meeting of October 16,
1961.
Hearing Opened Mayor Gisler declared the hearing open.
City Administrator Doyle Miller read a
letter from H. Roger Howell, attorney, representing the Housers
and the Phelps families, who own property immediately adjoinin? on
the north and east of the Proposed "Huntington Harbour" development.
This letter requested requested reconsideration by the Council of
the "Huntington Harbour" plan for locating streets entirely within
their area, and tendered an offer of dedication of right-of-way for
a Public street on the common line dividing the property of the "Hunt-
ington Barbour" and the Houser -Phelps properties.
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Communication A motion was made by Lambert, seconded by
Rec'd & Filed
Waite, that the communication be received
and ordered filed. Motion carried.
Mr. Vernon Houser Mr. Vernon Houser, 13471 Wynant Drive,
Garden Grove, addressed the Council to further present the case
for this common road.
Planning Director Planning Director Warner explained to the
'darner
Council the Planning Commission's reason-
ing behind their approval of the amendment under consideration.
Hearing Closed There being no further comments on this
matter from the audience, the hearing was closed by Mayor Gisler.
Recommendation On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
Approved
the Council approved the Planning Commiss-
ion recommendation and directed the City Attorney to prepare a
Resolution adopting same. Motion carried.
Tract #3908 On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
Improv. Accepted
r Council accepted the improvements dedic-
ated for public use on Tract #3908, and authorized the release of
the subdivision bond. Motion carried.
Tract--#4138 Performance and Monument Bonds, together
Bonds Presented
with Subdivision Agreement for Tract #413E
were presented for Council consideration.
Tract #4138 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells,
Bonds Accepted
Council accepted Performance Bond
No. 455835 and Monument Bond No. 455834 for Tract #4138 and order-
ed filed; and accepted the Subdivision Agreement for the same
tract and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on
behalf of the City. Motion carried.
Tract #4235 - Water On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Rights Deed Accepted
Council accepted a Water Rights Deed for'
Tract #4235 and directed. the Clerk to file same with the County
Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried.
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Right -of -Way Deed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
Accepted
Council accepted a Right -of -Way Deed for
the widening of the north side of Warner Avenue, east of the Pacific
Electric Railway, and directed the Clerk to file same with the County
Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried.
Drilling Bonds On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
Terminated
Council directed that St. Paul Fire and
Marine Insurance Company drilling bond No. 404 FM 5348 be terminated
in accordance with Section 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, and the owner notified. Motion carried.
Bonds Terminated On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Council directed that St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
bonds No. 991058, 991377, and 991382, be terminated in accordance
with Section 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and the
proper persons notified. Motion carried.
Reimbursement On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Agreement
Council accepted a reimbursement agreement
for Sugar Avenue Storm drain (George R. Sant), and authorized. the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion
carried.
Councilman Stewart At this time, Councilman Stewart requested
Abstains from Deli.b.
permission to abstain from considering the
next item on the agenda „ due to an interest in property located in
Assessment District No. 6002, and left the Council table.
Assess. Dist. No. 6002 The Clerk presented a letter from the
Reso. of Int. #1477
Street Superintendent, accepting the work
on Assessment District No. 6002, as described in Resolution of Inten-
tion #1477, for Council Consideration.
Street Supt. Letter On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Rec'd & Filed
Council received the letter from the Street
Superintendent and ordered filed. Motion carried.
Reso. #1536 The Clerk read Resolution #1536 - "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, APPROVING
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM IN THE WINTERSBURG AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 6002."
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Reso. # 1536 On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
Adopted
Resolution #1536 was passed and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Waite, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
NOT VOTING: Councilmen: Stewart
Assess. Warrant & Diag. The Clerk presented a transmittal from
Assess. Dist. No. 6002
the City Engineer of an Assessment Warrant
and�Diagram for the Wintersburg Avenue Improvement District,
Assessment District No. 6002, for Council consideration.
F
Warrant & Diagram On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
Rec'd and Filed
Council ordered the Assessment Warrant
and,Diagram for the Wintersburg Avenue Improvement District,
Assessment District No. 6002, received and filed. Motion carried.
Councilman Stewart
Resumed Seat
Sugar Avenue
Constr. Participation
Councilman Stewart resumed his seat at
the Council table.
A communication from the City Engineer,
recommending that Council authorize part-
icipation in the construction of Sugar Avenue fronting on the park
site of Golden West, was presented for consideration by the Council.
Participation On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Approved
Council approved the participation in the
construction of Sugar Avenue and authorized e-kpenditure of funds
from Account No. 4596 in the amount of $4,607.80, for this work.
Motion carried.
Municipal Beach & A communication from the City Engineer,
Parking Lot
presenting results of a study made at the
Municipal Beach and Parking Lot, and making recommendations for
changes thereto, was presented for Council consideration.
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New Toilet Bldgs. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Authorized
Council authorized demolition of the old
toilet buildings at the Municipal Parking Lot; approved plans for the
construction of new toilet buildings, and authorized the carpentry
and electrical work involved to be done by force account, with the
Engineer to advertise for bids for the concrete, masonry and plumb-
ing work involved. Motion carried.
Use of Parking Lot On motion by Stewart, seconded by -Lambert,
Residence
Council directed the City Administrator to
investigate possibilities of use by the City of the residence located
at the Municipal Parking Lot, and to make recommendation therefor.
Motion carried.
Parking Lot On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Development
Council instructed the committee on develop-
ment of the Parking Lot, to proceed with further study on main entrance
remodeling and gate situation, and to procure costs on installation
of mechanical gates to present to the Council.
Downtown Parking On motion by Stewart, seconded by -Lambert,
Ref. to City Admin.
the recommendation of the Engineer in the
matter of downtown parking was referred to the City Administrator
and the Chief of Police to contact business, people in the area in
an attempt to make recommendations therefor. Motion carried.
Bona. No. 7240703 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Terminated
Council directed that Fidelity and Deposit
Company of. Maryland bond No.. 7240703 be terminated in accordance with
Section 2448.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and the owner
notified. Motion carried.
Right -of -clay Deed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Accepted
Council accepted a Right -of -Way Deed for
the widening of the west side of Golden West Street, north of Edinger
Street, and the north side of Edinger Street, west of Golden West
Street, and directed the Clerk to file same with the County Recorder
of Orange County. Motion carried.
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Tract #3643 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Agreement Accepted
Council accepted agreement in lieu of
bonds for Tract #3643, and directed the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
Mr. Lynn Lockyer On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Reclassified
the Council approved the request of the
Lifeguard Chief that Mr. Lynn Lockyer be reclassified from
Lifeguard - Seasonal, to Lifeguard. - Full-time, in Range .33, Step
"C$), effective November 7, 1961. Motion carried.
Councilman Wells Councilman Wells presented the Clerk with
a petition and requested that it be read.
Alley Improvements The Clerk read a petition signed by Mr.
Requested
and Mrs. B. E. Smith, 1734 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, and 44 other property owners, requesting that
the -City take the necessary steps to improve the alley extending
from Springfield. Street to Loma Avenue between Main Street and
Park Avenue.
Petition Ref, to On motion by Lambert, -seconded by Waite,
City Admin. & Engin,,
the petition was referred to the City
Administrator and Engineer for study and report to the Council.
Motion carried.
Merle E. Lester On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Reclassified
Council approved the request of the City
Engineer for reclassification of Merle E. Lester from Maintenance
Man, Range 28, to Park Caretaker, Range 29, effective November 16th,
1961. Motion carried.
Mrs. Alice M. Hamilton On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart,
full -Time Legal Sec.
Mrs. Alice M. Hamilton was assigned to
full-time duty as legal secretary with the City. Motion carried.
Coast Ambulance Serv. The City Administrator presented to the
Council again, the letter from the Coast Ambulance Service regard-
ing reimbursement by the City for custody cases handled by them.
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Coast Ambulance - Following considerable discussion in which
Matter Deferred
no action was taken, the matter was deferred
pending the decision of the County Council to the County of Orange
%in a similar matter.
"Fallout Shelter" The City Administrator reported on the
Participation
request by Orange Coast College for City
participation in the construction of "fal,lout'shelters" on college
campuses. Mr. Miller informed the Council that after due study of
this matter, he.felt it would be.premature for the City to formulate
a policy regarding construction of "fallout shelters", as the matter
was being considered at.State and Federal levels.
City Admin. to Inform On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
O.C.C. of City's
Stand_ the.City Administrator was directed to in-
form the college of the City's stand in this matter, and extend an
offer of cooperation in working out a plan of mutual benefit.
Motion carried.
Mayor Gisler Mayor Gisler called for oral communications
from the audience.
Mrs. Evelyn Proctor Mrs. Evelyn Proctor, 16591 Waite Lane, City,
president of the Ocean View Elementary School P.T.A., addressed the
Council and presented the need for a crossing guard at Warner and
"B" Streets in the City.
Chief Wright Chief Wright discussed the possibility of
School -boy Patrols
. using school -boy patrols at the various un-
guarded sections within the City, and informed the Council that it
worked very satisfactorily in many communities. He stated that the '
cost of using patrolmen for unguarded crossings would be very expen-
sive,.and recommended that,some study be made with the various P.T.A.'s
and School_ Boards in the possible use of school -boy patrols.
Referred to City On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Admin & Chief of Police
the request of Mrs. Proctor was referred to
the City Administrator and the Chief of Police to present a plan to
the Elementary School District Boards and the P.T.A.'s for their con-
sideration.
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Mr. Forest Kimler Mr. Forest Kimler, press representative
Santa Ana Register
for the Santa Ana Register, addressed the
Council and informed them that the Circulation Department of his
paper has been sending boys in to solicite subscriptions for their
newspaper. 'He reauested an interpretation of the Green River
Ordinance which has been adopted by the Council in its application
to such activities.
City Attorney to Study Following some discussion by the Council,
Green River Ord.
a motion was made by Wells, seconded by
Lambert, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
study of the Green River Ordinance and for recommendation of
changes if it were felt they were necessary Motion carried.
Ord. #876 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #876 a second
Second Reading
reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES #201 AND #212,
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING
CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.56 (Sectional District
Map 11-6-11); 9211.51 (Sectional District Map 2-6-11); 9211.39
(Sectional District Map 23-5-11); 9211.42 (SectionalDistrict Map
26-5-11); and 9211.46 (Sectional District Map 35-5-11)." ,
Ord. #876 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Adopted
Ordinance #876 was passed and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Plannin® Director
WnrnPr - Ord- J877
None
None
Planning Director Warner pointed out to
the Council that Ordinance #877, Scheduled
for a first reading, -would be further amended by zone changes which
had been authorized at this meeting, and recommended•that the first
reading be deferred until such changes have been made.
Ord. #877 On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, the
First Readin.p_ Deferred
first reading of Ordinance #877 was defer-
red. Motion carried.
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Ord. #878 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #878 a first reading
First Reading
in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNT-
INGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING
AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 172 RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX."
Reso. #1537 The Clerk read Resolution #1537 - "A RESOLUT-
ION OF THE CITY. COUNCIL OF' HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDIT-
URE OF MONEY FROM THE SPECIAL GAS TAX FUND." ,
Reso. #1537 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Waite,
Adopted
Resolution #1537 was passed and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Wells,.Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Reso. #1538 The Clerk read Resolution #1538 - "A RESOLUT-
ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF MONEY FROM THE PLANNED DRAINAGE FACILITIES FUND."
Reso. #1538 On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
Adopted
Resolution #1538 was. passed and adopted by
the following; roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Asst. City Atty.
Office Space
Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler
None
None
The City Administrator presented a letter
from the City Attorney suggesting use of
office space in his office building at 412 Olive Avenue, Huntington
Beach, for cuarters for a proposed Assistant.City Attorney.and the
Secretary to the City Attorney. Mr. Miller informed the Council
that he thought that this arrangement would be advantageous to the
City, as no space wasavailable in City Hall.
Admin. Autho. to On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Contract for Space
the Administrator was authorized to contract
for office space in the office building of the City Attorney on a
month to month basis at.a fee of $100.00 per month, plus cleaning
fees, to be effective November 16, 1961. Motion carried.
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Plumbers Exam. Board The Clerk informed the Council that the
Ord. #859
.section of the Orange •Empire Plumbing
Code which had been adopted by reference by Ordinance #859 of
the City, called for the appointment of a Plumber's Examining
Board.
Plumber's Exam. Board On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert.
Appointed
a Plumber's Examining Board consisting
of Mr. Charles Geer, Master Plumber - Mr. Warren Schultz, Journey-
man Plumber - and Mr. Charles Williams, Plumbing Inspector, was
appointed.to hold office until November 1, 1962 or until their
successors shall be selected; 'as provided for in Section 73.024
(UPC 2.4) of the Orange Empire Plumbing Code, adopted by Ordinance
#859. Motion carried.
Edison Co. The City Administrator informed the Counci
Check Rec'd.
that a check for $8,500.00 had been re-
ceived from the Edison Company in full payment of the property
sold to them, adjacent to their present holdings, and recommended
that this -money be deposited in the capital outlay fund.
Deposited in A motion was made by Stewart, seconded by
Capital Outlay
Lambert, that the $8,500.00 from the
Southern California Edison Company be deposited in the Capital
Outlay Account.. Motion carried.
Asst. City-Atty. The City Administrator recommended to the
Recomm.
Council that Mr. Charles L. Lyen be em-
ployed as Assistant City Attorney on a contractural basis at a
salary of $700.00 per month. Mr. Miller informed "the'Council that•
he had interviewed Mr. Lyen, and felt that he was well qualified
and would be an asset to the City.
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Asst. City Atty. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Charles L. Lyen
the City Administrator and City Attorney
were directed to negotiate a contract with Mr. Charles L. Lyen to
serve as Assistant City Attorney at a salary of $700.00 per month on
a one year basis with option for annual renewal; said contract.to
provide that Assistant City Attorney work on a full time basis, with
Legal Holidays and necessary sick absences excluded, and that,a three
week vacation be allowed after service of six months; contract also
to provide that the Assistant City Attorney be granted reasonable
per diem and mileage allowance in any travel performed on behalf of
the City, and that effective date of contract be November 16, 1961;
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract
on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
Building The City Administrator presented a request
Request
from the Director of Building.and Safety
for permission to employ one Electrical Inspector (additional) and
two additional Structural Inspectors to facilitate the work of his
Department.
Ame�id On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Ord. Code
� the City Attorney was directed to prepare
an amendment to the Ordinance Code to provide allocations for the
personnel requested, and the Director of Building and Safety be *'
authorized to employ suitable people to fill these positions on a
temporary basis until the Ordinance becomes effective. Motion carried.
Planning The City Administrator presented a request
Request
from :the Planning Director for permission
to employ one Associate Planner and one Senior Planning Aide because
of the increased amount of work in his Department.
Amend On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Ord. Code
the City Attorney was directed to prepare an
amendment to the Ordinance Code to provide dllocations for these nos-
i_tions, and the Planning Director authorized to employ suitable per-
sonnel_ on a temporary basis until Ordinance becomes effective. Motion
carried.
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W.0.C.W.B. On motion by Waite, seconded by Lambert,
Reimbursement
Council authorized reimbursement of the
Nest Orange County Water Board Fund for the City's portion for
September, 1961, in the amount of $3,269.78. Motion carried.
Minutes On motion by Stewart, seconded by Waite,
Approved
Council approved the Minutes of the
meeting of October 16, 1961, as transcribed and mailed. Motion
carried.
Payroll Register On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells,
Approved.
Council approved the payroll register
for October 25th, 1961, on the recommendation of the Finance
Committee. Motion carried.
Warrant Register The Warrant Register was presented for
_Present;ed
consideration of the Council.
Councilman Wells Councilman Wells requested that the
Request
City Attorney prepare a written opinion
on the legality of expenses turned in by the Councilmen and
Department Heads for their trip to the League of Cities Convention
at San Francisco.
City Atty's The Clerk read a written opinion from the
Written Opinion
City Attorney in this matter.
Warrant Register On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert,
Approved
Council approved the Warrant Register as
presented, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion
carried.
Meeting*Called for Mayor Gisler called a meeting of the
Nov: 2011961 at
7:00 o'clock A.M. Council as an informal committee of the
whole, for Monday, November 20th, 1961, at 7:00 o'clock A.M.
Adjourn'Meeting On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,
Nov. 15, 1961
11:00 o'clock A.M. the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Wednesday, November 15,
1961, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. Motion carried.
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City Clerk ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council_ of the City
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