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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-12-04MINUTES Council Chambers, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, December 4, 1961 The regular meeting of the City Council. of the City of Huntington Beach was called to order at 7:30 o'clocki P.M. by Mayor Ernest H. Gisler. The Pledge of Allegience was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The invocation was given by Reverend Frank D. Doeschal, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Hunt- ington Beach. Councilmen Present; Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Gisler Councilmen Absent: Dept. Reports - Recld & Filed Waite On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, reports of the City Treasurer, Collector, Building Director, Engineer, Life Guard Chief, Fire Chief, Rec- reation Director, and Chamber of Commerce Manager were received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Letter - Mr. '.i. M. Elliott A letter from Mr. W. M. Elliott, 805 13th Street, City, requesting that Council , consult independent oil operators before enacting or making:amend- ment to the present ordinance pertaining to oil operations in the City, was read by the Clerk. Rec'd & Filed On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, I the letter from Mr. Elliott was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Petition - A petition requesting that an alley be - Resurfacing Alley tween Delaware and California Streets from Lincoln Street to Knoxville Street be resurfaced at an early date, and signed by Mr. Earl Voss, 1113 Delaware Street, City, and twelve (12) other property owners in the area, was presented by the Clerk for consideration of the Council. -1- (12-4-61) 102 Pane #2 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Mr. Walter Parker Mr. Walter Parker, 1116 California Street addressed the Council and informed them of the condition of this alley and requested Council to give consideration to the improve- ments. 2ctition Preferred On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, to En-ineer_ the petition received from Mr. Earl Voss and others, was received and referred to the Engineer for study and report at the next meeting of the Council. Motion.carried. Letter - John A. white The Clerk read a letter from Mr. John A. Salem Development Co. White, attorney for S. D. Kaplan, Salem Development Company, requesting the City to use their Right of Eminent Domain to obtain property in a street right-of-way within proposed Tract #4329 in the Wintersburg area. Atty. John A. �ihite Attorney John A. White of 9776 Katella Ave- nue, Anaheim, California, addressed the Council on behalf of his client, and explained the problems which have been involved in the development of the tract. Mr. White asked that the Council consider the use of the City's Right of Eminent Domain -to assist them in obtaining a small piece of property which would be within a street right-of-way in the proposed tract: Reed & Filed. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the communication from Mr. White was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. S. D. Kaplan - Mr. S. D. Kaplan of the Salem Development Salem Development Co. Company, 12351 Westminster Avenue, Santa Ana, addressed the Council regarding the problems they were meeting in the development of Tract #4329. He also requested Council to give consideration to the use of the City's Right of Eminent Domain in procuring the small piece of property which would allow the development of the tract. Referred to On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, City Attorney the request of Mr. Kaplan was referred to the City Attorney for study and report back to Council. Motion carried. -2- (12-4-61) 103 1 0 Page #3 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Chief Higgins Report Fire Chief Higgins addressed the Council Add. No. of Sts. and gave a brief summary on the additional number of streets which had been included within the City since the last report issued by the Fire Department. Public Hearing Ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Zone Case #217 Council ordered a public hearing for Mon- day, December 18, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case #217, changing zone from R-1 to C-2 on property located north of Warner Avenue on the east side of Beach Boulevard, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Division of Land #157 The Clerk read a transmittal from the City Harry & 4reatha Hudson Planning Commission of a conditional exception: Division of Land #157 - Petitioner: Harry and Oreatha Hudson, 17191 Ash Street, City - to allow a division of land of the following described parcel: The south half of Lot 3, Block "D" of Tract #436, into two individual parcels - Location: West of Ash Street and approximately 240.00 feet south of Cypress Street in the A-1-X General Agricultural District - Legal Description: Division 1: The East 150 feet of the S one-half of Lot 3 in Block "D" of Tract #436; Division 2: The west 247.17 feet of the S one-half of Lot 3 in Block "D'a of Tract #436. Division of Land. - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Aoprovecd - Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the division of land, with condit- ions as stipulated by the Commission. Motion carried. Tract #3789 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, c c Ir_Zprover�lents Accepted � .- Council accepted the improvements dedicat- ed for public use on Tract #3789 (George R. Sant), at Golden West and Sugar Street, and authorized the release of the subdivision bonds. Motion carried. -3- (12-4-61) 104 Pa4,e #4 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Sidney Sher - On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, Right-of-tivay Deed Accepted Council accepted a Right -of -Way Deed for street widening on Edinger Avenue on the south side at the inter- section of Silver Street, from Sidney Sher, et al, to the City of Huntington Beach, and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder. Motion carried, Tract #3670 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Monument Bond & Subdi.v. Agree. Acc. Council accepted a Monument Bond #974916 for Tract #3670 (William'Lyon), and directed the Clerk to file same; and accepted a Subdivision Agreement for the same tract and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Tract # 409 - Improv. On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, & Monument Bonds Acc. Council accepted Improvement Bond #456583 and Monument Bond #456584 for Tract #4409 (B. C. Deane), and direct- ed the Clerk to file same. Motion carried. Tract #4213 - Monum. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart,, Bone & Subdiv. Agee. Accented L Council accepted Monument Bond #7024738 for Tract #4213 (Alto -Pacific), and directed the Clerk to file the same; and accepted the Subdivision Agreement for the same tract, and author- ized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Tract #3643 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Sub6i.v. A¢ree. Acc. Council accepted a Subdivision Agreement for Tract #3643 (Doyle -Shields) and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Taylor Right -of -tray On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, Dees - Acceptee Council accepted a Right -of -Way Deed for street widening on the°north side of Warner Avenue east of Gothard Street, from Oscar Taylor and Virginia C. Taylor to the City, and directed the Clerk to record same with theCounty Recorder. Motion carried. -4- (12-4-61) 1051 Parrc #5 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Taylor Right-of-tl4y On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, Dees' Accepted_ Council accepted a Right -of -Way Deed for the widening of the south side of Quincy Street, west of Alabama from Oscar Taylor, et al, to the City, and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder. Motion carried. PubLic Hearing - Mayor Gisler announced that this was the Reso. #207 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution #207 of the City Planning Commission, recommending denial of Zone Case #207, and requesting the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case #207 as published in the Huntington Beach News on November 23rd, 1961, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday the 4th day of December, 19612 in the Council Chambers of the City -Hail, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of zone, relative to proposed change of district boundary and use classification from: A-1-Y General Agricultural District, as adopted by Interim Ordinance #672 to: M-2 Heavy Industrial District, on property located on approximately 20 acres on the east side of Bushard Street, approximately 660 feet south of Hamilton Avenue. HearinZ 0 ened Mayor Gisler declared the hearing open. The Clerk read the transmittal from the City Planning Director, 'together with Resolution #207 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 and gave the Council a resume' of the reasons for the recommended denial by the Planning Commission. -5- (12-4-61) f so6 Page #6 - minutes, December 4, 1961 Hearing Closed There being no protests filed, either oral or written against Zone Case #207, Mayor Gisler declared the hearing closed. {one Case #207 - On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Denied Council approved the recommendation.of the City Planning Commission on Zone Case #207, and denied the change of zone. Motion carried. Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart requested that he be Leaves Council Table granted permission to abstain from con- sideration of the matter involved in the next item on the agenda, and left the Council table. Public Hearing - Mayor Gisler announced that this was the Assess. Dist. rr6002 day and hour set for a public hearing on the filing of assessment on Wintersburg Avenue Improvement District, Assessment District No. 6002, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of filing of assess- ment and time of hearing thereon for Wintersburg Avenue Improvement District, Assessment District No. 6002, as published in the,Hunti.ng- ton Beach News on November 16th and 30th, 1961, setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. on Monday the 4th day of December, 1961, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place when and where all persons interested in the work done under said contract or said assessment will be heard by the City Council of said City of Huntington Beach. The owners, the contractor, or its assigns, and all other persons interested in said work, or in the assessment, feeling aggrieved by any act or determination of the Superintendent of Streets of said City of Huntington Beach in relation thereto, or who claim that the work has not been performed according to the con- tract in a good and substantial manner, or who claim that any portion of the work for any reason was omitted or illegally included in the contract, or having or making any objection to the correctness of the -6- (12-4-61) 107 r Page #7 - Minutes, December 41, 1961 assessment or diagram or other act, determination or proceeding of the Superintendent of Streets, might appear prior to the date fixed for the hearing upon the assessment and appeal to the City Council of said City of Huntington Beach, by briefly stating in writing the grounds of appeal. Any objection, appeal or protest not made at the time and in the manner hereinabove provided shall be deemed to be waived voluntarily by any person who might have made such appeal, protest, or objection, and such person shall be deemed to have consented to the proposed assessment and any other matter on which objection, protest or appeal could be made. Hei---iring Opened open. No Written Protests Mayor Gisler then declared the hearing The Clerk informed the Council that he hadi received no written protests to the assess- ment in the Wintersburg Avenue Improvement District, Assessment District No. 6002. Mr. M. B Files - Mr. M. B. Files, 421 8th Street, City, W 7n uir e Assess. owner of property within the district in- cluded within the assessment, addressed the Council to make in- quiry regarding the assessment. The Clerk explained to Mr. Files the basis used for the assessment within this district. Mayor Gisler established with Mr. Files the fact that his comments were an inquiry and were not an object- ion. Joseph Welchel - Mr. Joseph Welchel of 16911 A Street, Inquiry_- Payment City, addressed the Council to make inqui regarding the opportunity the property owners included in the Ass- essment District would have to make payment without having the same put on their tax bills. - 7- (12-4-61) 108 Page -8 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 The Clerk informed Mr. Welchel that the contractor would give the people within the Assessment District an opportunity to make payment in cash before issuing the bonds. Mayor Gisler established with Mr. Welchel that his comments were an inquiry and were not an objection to the proceedings in the Assessment District. Hearing Closed There being no further comments in this matter, the hearing was closed by Mayor Gisler. Reso. #1545 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, Council declared that there were no objections to the filing of the assessment on Wintersburg Avenue Improvement District, Assess- ment District No. 6002 which had to be overruled, and directed the Clerk to proceed with the reading of Resolution #1545. Motion carried. The Clerk read Resolution #1545 - "A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CONFIRM- ING ASSESSMENT IN THE WINTERSBURG AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6002." Reso. #1545 - On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, Passed u Adopted Resolution #1545 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: NOT VOTING: Councilmen: Councilman Stewart Resumes seat Council table. Atty. Recomm. Dispense Reading None Waite Stewart Councilman Stewart returned to the Council Chamber and occupied his seat at the City Administrator Miller presented a communication from the City Attorney, advising the Council that, if they so desire, they may dispense with the oral reading of Resolutions. -8- (12-4-61) 100 Page #9 - Minutes, December 4, 1961. Atty. It was suggested by the Attorney that Suggestion proposed Resolutions be submitted in written form to the Councilmen prior to the Council meeting and copies made available to the general public; also that the Clerk could outline in brief form the general portent of such Resolut- ions. He further suggested that the Clerk in writing minute orders for Resolutions so presented, should include the statement "which has heretofore been submitted to the City Council and read by them" as a part of any motion adopting such Resolutions. Reso. Procedure On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, Adopted the Council adopted the procedure of eliminating the reading of Resolutions by the Clerk in open Council meetings, unless requested to do so by any one Council- man, and directed that copies of all future Resolutions to be mailed to the Councilmen prior to the meeting. Motion carried. Fire Alert The Clerk read a proclamation regarding Pro c . Read "Operation Fire Alert" which had been prepared by the City Attorney at the direction of the Council at a previous session. Fire Alert On motion by Wells, seconded by Lambert, Proc. Autho. the Mayor was authorized to issue this proclamation on fire alert. Motion carried. Reso;- Board of Super. The Administrator presented a Resolution City -County C.D.Board of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California, authorizing the creation of a "County -City Civil Defense Planning Board". Filet' - No Action The Resolution of the Board of Super - Taken ' visors was filed, with no action being taken by the Council. -9- (12-4-61) 711-0 Page #10 - 1Iinutes, December 4, 1961 %J. C, Mosquito Abatement The Clerk presented a communication from the Reques t - Orange County Mosquito Abatement District, requesting the City to appoint a representative from the City of Huntington Beach to the Board of Trustees of that body for a two year term to expire December 31, 1963. Dr. R. E. Hawes - Sugg. City Administrator Miller informed the For Reappointment Council that Dr. Ralph E. Hawes had been the member of this board for the City for 14 years, was Vice -Pres- ident of the organization, and had an enviable record of attendance at the meetings of the Board; and recommended that he be reappointed for another term. Dr. Hawes - On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Dr. Reappointment Approved Ralph E. Hawes was reappointed as the City's representative on the Board of Trustees o,f the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term to end December 31, 19631 and the Clerk was directed to send Dr. Hawes a letter of appreciation for his past service on behalf of the City. Motion carried. First Baptist Church City Administrator Miller presented a com- Drainae,e Fee Request munication from the First Baptist Church of Huntington Village, City, requesting waiver of drainage fee in con- nection with their property on the east side of Springdale Street, approximately 150 feet south of Edinger Avenue. City Engineer City Engineer Wheeler addressed the Council Mheeler and informed them that he could not recommend the waiving of fees, but did recommend that some method be worked out for a time payment plan for the church in the payment of such fees. Request Denies - On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, "�'it�c� Payment Plan Council denied the request of the First Baptist Church for the waiving of fees, and referred the matter to the Administrator and Engineer to work out a time payment plan with the church. Motion. carried. -10 (12-4-61) Page #11 - December 4, 1961 Lease Agreement The City Administrator presented a lease R. H. Overacker & City agreement between Ray H. Overacker and the City for rental of one-half of the premises at 412 Olive Avenue, City, as office space for the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney and Secretary, on a month to month basis. Lease Approved On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, Council approved the lease agreement '?etween Mr. Overacker and the City, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the City. Notion carried. Engineer Req. A request from City Engineer James R. Trucjcs Wheeler for authorization for the Purch- asing Agent to secure quotations on two new 4-cubic yard dump trucks and one new front-end loader, with a trade-in of #44 Loader, was presented by the City Administrator. Cit:= Admire. Miller Mr. Miller informed the Council that these items were included in the budget for the current fiscal year and that it was expected the amount budgeted would cover the cost of the equipment. Request On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Approved. Council approved the request of the City Engineer, and directed the Purchasing Agent to secure quotations on one front-end loader with trade-in and two dump trucks. Motion carried. Council Recessed Mayor Gisler called a recess of the Council at 8:33 o'clock P.M. Council Reconvened Council was reconvened at 8:45 o'clock P.M. by the Mayor. f-ouncilman Waite Councilman Waite arrived at 8:00 o'clock Arrives P.M. Citizens Comm. City Administrator Miller presented a Recommenced letter to the Council requesting the appointment of a Citizen's Committee to study problems related to growth and expansion of the City and making recommendations for the formation of this Committee. -11- (12-4-61) 112 Page #12 - :Minutes , Decernbe.r 4, 1961 Under Advisemc,nt This letter from the Administrator was well received by the'Council, and was taken under advisement for the pos- sible creation of such a Committee. Orr,. 877 The Clerk gave Ordinance #877 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE 'CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES NOS. 211, 213, 214, and 215, AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFY- ING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.38 (Sectional District Map 22-5-11), SECTION 9211.57 (Sectional District Map 12-6-11), SECTION 9211.39 (Sectional District Map 23-5-11), 92-11.4 (Sectional District Map 24-5-11), 9211.41 (Sectional District Map 25-5-11) AND SECTION 9211.42 (Sectional District Map 26-5-11)." Ord.. #877 On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Ado-pted 'Ordinance #877 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Orel. #880 The Clerk presented Ordinance #880 for a second reading. Second Reading On motion by Lambert, seconded by Gisler, Deferree the Clerk was directed to defer the second reading of Ordinance #880 to a future meeting. Motion carried. tire, #381 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #881 a second read - Second Reading ing by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING THE TITLE AND SECTION AND ADDING SECTIONS TO ARTICLE'932.1' Ord. #891 = On motion by Waite, seconded by Stewart, Adontec Ordinance #881 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: dells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler FOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None -12- (12-4-61) i13 1 Page #12 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Ord. #882 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #882 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 136 AND CERTAIN SECTIONS THERETO." Ord. #882 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Adopted Ordinance #882 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Reso. #1546 - Emp. The Clerk read Resolution #1546 - "A of Goeschl & Hall RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EMPLOYING MR. FRANK GOESCHL AND JOHN W. HALL AS STRUCTURAL INSPECTORS IN RANGE 37, STEP "C", EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 5, 1961" Reso. #1546 - On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Adopted Resolution #1546 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Reso. #1547 - The Clerk read Resolution #1547 - OA Elected Officers Salaries RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SETTING THE SALARIES FOR OFFICERS ELECTED AT THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 10, 1962.0 Reso. #1547 - On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Adopted Resolution #1547 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Lambert, Stewart, Waite, Gisler NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None -13- (12-4--61) J14 page #14 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Recreation Comm. Req. City Administrator Miller presented a Salary Adjustments - request of the Recreation Commission for salary adjustments within the Recreation Department to be set in some cases in a two step increase for permanent personnel, the total amount involved to be kept within an amount of a one step across the board raise for this Department. Recreation Dent. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Salary Add. Autho. Council authorized salary adjustments for permanent personnel in the Recreation Department effective December 51 1961, as follows: Director of Recreation - to Range 42 = Step "'E" Supervisor of Special Activities - to'Range 36 - Step I'D" Supervisor of Sports - to Range 36 - Step "DO Bldg. Dept. Req. The City Administrator presented a request 2 Used Vehicles from the Building Department for authoriz- ation to purchase two used cars for that department. He informed the Council that they had made a study of this matter and felt that they could buy used cars which would be just as satisfactory for the work of the department as new ones and effect a considerable savings for the City. Mr. Miller informed the Council that if they author- ized such purchase, it would have to be at the discretion of the Administrator and Purchasing Agent as to the amount for each car, because they would have to shop for the best buy and could not in- form the Council at this time where it would be. Reauest 'On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, Granted the request of the Building Department was granted and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase -two used cars for the Building Department, with price to be at the discretion of the Administrator and Purchasing Agent. Motion carried. Mayor Gisler - Req. Mayor Gisler presented a request that trees Tree 'brimming in the neighborhood of the intersection of Main and Crest Streets in front of the property of Ernest Gisler, J. K. McDonald, and Mrs. Edna Cooper be trimmed by the City. -14- (12-4-61) 115 Page #15 - Minutes, December 4, 1961 Referred to Engineer On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, I the request of Mayor Gisler for the T;rim- ming of trees on these properties was referred to the Engineer for handling. Motion carried. City Lmp. Christmas Party - Dec. 15 1961 Mayor Gisler announced that the Employee's Christmas Party and Potluck Dinner would be held on Friday, December 15, 1961, at Memorial Hall and that service pins would be awarded at that time to employees of the City with a service record of more than five years. The Mayor requested all Councilmen and City Officials to make an effort to attend this dinner and meeting. City Engineer City Engineer Wheeler addressed the Wheeler - Water Main Development Council and asked for some indication on how to proceed on requests for water main development in City areas which had been certificated for the Southern California Water Company. Eng. Autho. To Work After some discussion on this matter, a With Subdivider motion was made by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, that the Engineer be authorized to use discretion in working out with the subdivider whether City water or water from the Southern California Dater Company, would be furnished the tract. Motion carried. Lifeguard Dept. Complimented on T . V.. Program_. _ Councilman Lambert complimented the City Lifeguard Chief for his Department for the fine T.V. program which had been presented recently regarding the work of the Department. C. of C. Praised - Mayor Gisler praised Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Secretary -Manager William Gallienne for the fine parade which had been put on for the Christmas Season. -15- (12-4-61) 116 Page #15 - Minutes, December' 4, 1961 Eng. & Street Dept. Councilman Lambert also informed the Council Commenced - Storm gains that he wished to commend the Engineer and Street Department on the excellent condition of the storm drains dur- ing the heavy rains of a few days before. He stated that the run-off had been good and he felt that we were proceeding well in this matter. W.O.C.W.B. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Wells, Reimb. Autho. Council aithorized the reimbursement of the West Orange County Water Board Fund for the City's portion for October, 1961, in the amount of $3,448.90. Motion carried. Nov. 20th & 22nd, 61 On motion by Wells, seconded by Waite, Minutes Approvee Council approved the minutes of the meetings of November 20th and 22nd, 1961, as transcribed and mailed. Motion carried. Payroll Register On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Approved Council approved the Payroll Register for November 22, 1961, on the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. zv�ar.rant Register On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, Approved Council approved the Warrant Register as presented, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Mtg. Called - Mayor Gisler called a meeting of the Council Dec. 18, 1961 7:00 A.M. as an informal committee of the whole for Monday, December 18th, 1961 at 7:00 o'clock A.M. for discussion pur- poses. Meeting On motion by Lambert, seconded by Gisler, Adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. Attest: City Jerk L�,' City Clerk andl--off icio Clerk of the City Coldrfcil of the City of Huntington Beach, California yo r -16- (12-4-61)