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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-05-28MINUTES 327 Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California. Monday, May 28, 1962 Mayor Lambert called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 5:30 o'clock P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. Councilmen presents Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen absent: None Admin. Presents Mayor Lambert called on the City Admin- Items for Discussion istrator to present the items for discus- sion at this adjourned meeting, and he in turn presented Mr. E. A. Hartsook, Chairman of the Citizens Steering Committee. Mr. Hartsook - Mr. Hartsook presented a report to the Re, Finance Dept._ Council on the recommendation of the Committee in regard to the establishment of a new Finance Department. Mr. Robert Merriman Mr. Hartsook then presented Mr. Robert Suggestions Merriman, Vice Chairman of the Citizens Committee on Finance, who presented suggestions for establishing a complete Finance Department, and setting up qualifications for a Finance Director. Mr. Harold Nisson - Mr. Hartsook then introduced Mr. Harold g:talifications Nisson of the Citizens Committee on Finance, who presented the Council with qualifications which were deemed necessary by the Committee in the employment of a qualified Director of Finance by the City. Judge Baker - Mr. Hartsook then presented Judge Celia Over-all Planning Baker, Chairman of the Citizens Committee on Municipal Government, who addressed the Council. Judge Baker gave a resume' of the recommendations of the Committee on Municipal Government for the over-all planning for the future growth of the city. Recommendations Councilman Wells suggested that the Council Under Advisement take the various Committees' recommendations under advisement and consider at a private meeting.- -1- (5/28/62) 328 Page #2 -- Minutes, May 28, 1962 Qual. of Other Councilman Stewart recommended to the Cities Requested Council that the City Administrator be in- structed to procure qualifications as set up by other Cities to be used as a basis of comparison in considering the employment of a Director of Finance. Councilman Welch Councilman Welch reminded the CCouncil that they must deal immediately with the problem of filling the position of Treasurer on a permanent basis. Admin. Auth. To. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Obtain info. From State Personnel Board Council referred the recommendation of the Citizens Committee to the Administrator and authorized him to procure information from the State Personnel Board, and from other Cities, in connection with the qualifications for a proposed Finance Officer, and to work with the Citizens Committee on this matter. Motion carried. Committee Report -- Mr. Hartsook addressed the Council again and Office Space --- presented a report from the citizens Committ- ee on Office Space. Dick La Rue - He then introduced Mr. Dick La Rue, Chairman Committee Recomm. of this committee who presented the specific recommendations of the Committee. Mr. La Rue informed the Council that his Committee had been handed the problem of providing sufficient housing for the various Governmental Departments. He presented a set of blueprints showing recommended plans for parking and housing and gave detailed presentation in this regard. Apprecient of Council Mayor Lambert expressed appreciation on be - To Various Committees half of the Council to the various Citizens Committees ,for the work they had done on these matters. Chief of Pot. Recomm. Chief of Police Howard Robidoux addressed Re: Closing of Na no7ia the Council and recommended that the Attorney be instructed to check into the legality of the closing of Magnolia Ave. Civic Parking Councilman Stewart stated that parking in Problem the immediate area of the City Hall and Civic Center was probably the most critical problem faced by the City at this time. -2- (5/28/62) 3 2 9 Page #3 -- Minutes May 28 1962 Eng. to Prep. Parking On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Plans & Specs. Council authorized the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a parking area, according to the plan, recommmended by the Citizen Committee. Motion carried. Recess Mayor Lambert called a recess of the Council at 6:30 o'clock P.M. Reconvened Council was reconvened at 6:45 o'clock P.M. by the Mayor. Mr, Geo. Goodwin - Mr. George Goodwin of the Coast Ambulance Coast Amb. Service Service addressed the Council regarding a variance which had been granted to him subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission, to permit him to move his place of business on Beach Boulevard. Mr. Goodwin stated that he had attempted to meet all the conditions imposed, but after moving he had been informed by the Building and Fire Departments that the building into which he had moved would have to be altered at considerable expense before it would meet requirements. Bldg. Considerable discussion was held on the Requirements matter by the Council. The Director of Building and Safety explained the requirements of the Building Code in the use of a private residence as a place of business. Motion to Study Councilman Wells made a motion that the Withdrawn Mayor appoint a committee to study the case. Following more discussion by the Council, the motion was withdrawn by Mr. Wells. Matter Held in Mayor Lambert ordered the matter to be Abeyance held in abeyance for a few minutes, until the Fire Chief could be brought to the meeting. Eng. Auth. to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Draw Plans & Spec, the Engineering Department was authorized to draw plans and specifications for a building for the Police Department, following the recommendations of the Citizens Committee. Motion carried. -3- (5/28/62) 3 3 0 3 3 0 Page #4 - Minutes, May 28, 1962 Easement Deed - The Administrator presented a transmittal Go,ldenwest Realign._ from the City Engineer of an easement deed and certification of right-of-way for the realignment of Goldenwest Street through Reservoir Hill, and recommended that Council accept the deed and direct the Clerk to record same; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the right-of-way certificate. Right--of--Way Deed - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, H. B. Co. Council accepted the right-of-way deed from the Huntington Beach Company and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the right-of-way certification on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Storm DrAin - The City Administrator presented a communica- Tract #4127 tion from the City Engineer regarding a storm drain which had been constructed by George Holstein & Son in the City of Huntington Beach, in connection with Tract #4127. The Engineer requested that Council approve acceptance of the work in lieu of payment of fees to Huntington Beach, or approve reimbursement of the total amount for this acreage which is approximately $18,500, when received from the City of Fountain Valley. Eng. Auth. to Proceed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, With Either Recomm. Council, approved the request of the Engineer, and authorized him to proceed on either recommendation to serve best the interest of the City. Motion carried. Coast Amb. Matter - Mayor Lambert then asked the Council to Reconsidered again consider the problem of the ambulance company. Mr. Goodwin was asked to reread his letter. Motion Made - A motion was again made by Councilman Wells, No Action Taken that the Mayor appoint a committee to study this problem. Since the motion did not receive a second, no action was taken by the Council. Ref. to Following additional discussion on the matter, Administrator a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, that the problem of the Ambulance Co. be referred to the Administrator to work out with Mr. Goodwin and the City Department Heads. Motion carried. -4- (5/28/62) 33i Page #5 Minutes, May 28, 1962 Req. - Mr. Mandrell The Administrator presented a communication To UCLA Course from the City Engineer, requesting permiss-' ion to send Mr. John Mandrell to school at the University of California at Los Angeles, to attend a course in Traffic Engineering from June 25th to 29th. Mandrell Auth. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Expenses Council. authorized Mr. Mandrell reimburse- ment for reasonable expenses in attending the course of the Univer- sity of California at Los Angeles. Motion carried. Murdy Park Site The City Administrator informed the Council Search Auth.Req. "^ that while he was sure he had been granted authorization to proceed with the acquisition of property in the Murdy Park Site area, a search of the minutes failed to disclose the minute action for this. He requested that Council reaffirm this action. Admin. Auth. to Acq. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Prop. - Murdy and Fire Sta. Sites the City Administrator be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of parcels of property to be included in the Murdy - Golden West Park Site and the Warner -Nichols Fire Station Site, subject to Council approval of final arrangements. Motion carried. Purch, of 2 The City Administrator informed the Council Police Cars that the Police Department had been with- holding a request for two new police cars on the advice of the Purchasing Agent, as a time lag by the manufacturer prevented get- ting police specials for a period from June to September. Purch. Agent Mr. Miller informed the Council that this 2inion problem had become critical because two of the present police cars have approximately 100,000 miles each on them. He stated that the Purchasing Agent felt it might be possible to purchase two additional cars on the last previous low bid, if it were done on a negotiated basis. -5- (5/28/62) 332 Page #6 - Minutes, May 28, 1962 Purch. Agent Auth. Following some discussion by the Council on To Purch. 2 Pol, Cars the matter, a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Welch, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase two police cars on a negotiated basis, not to exceed the price paid of the lowest price of the last bid obtained. Motion carried. Req. Bldg. Dept. Councilman Stewart requested that the Pickup Truck matter of purchasing a truck for the Build- ing Department be taken from the table and reconsidered by the Council. Bads Presented Mel Burnes Ford Groth Chevrolet L. D. Coffing Dodge The Purchasing Agent again presented the bids which had been received as follows: Main Street Garage-Int. Malcolm Dodge Long Beach $1,693.86 Huntington Beach $1,683.76 Santa Ana $1,745.90 Huntington Beach $1,744.01 Fullerton $1,658.75 All bids quoted net, including sales tax. Some discussion was held by the Council on the legality of purchasing a truck on bid from a bidder other than the low bidder, Purch. Ageht Auth. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, To Purch. Truck the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purch- ase a one-half ton pickup truck for the Building Department from the low bidder, Malcolm Dodge of Fullerton, for the sum of $1,658.75. Motion carried. Future Water The City Administrator then presented various SuAAIY propositions concerning the City's future water supply, including the immediate need to act on the method of financing its portion of the proposed Orange County Feeder No. 2. Contract He presented a contract to the Council to be Considered considered in this regard. Mr. Miller also discussed the necessity for studying the procurement of funds for the purchase of the City's capacity in the Irvine Reservoir, the capacity in the Costa Mesa distribution line, and participation in the proposed West Orange County Feeder line from Dale and Katella Streets through the western part of the City. -6- (5/28/62) 3331 Page #7 - Minutes, May 28, 1962 Ref, to Atty. Considerable discussion was held on this For 5 tud� matter by the Council. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, the contracts for the Orange County Feeder No. 2 were referred to the City Attorney for study, and the Clerk was instructed to prepare copies for Council study. Motion carried. Brand Issues The City Administrator informed the Council Considered that he had contacted several financial consultants from various bonding companies regarding a meeting with the Council for advice on possible bond issues which may be re- quired to take care of the water problem and other problems. Population Mr. Miller informed the Council that the Estimate - 4/l/62 population estimate prepared by the State Department of Finance as of April 1st, 1962, shows a 55% increase in the two year period since Apri1.1,.1961. - Mr. Miller suggested that the Council consider the possibility of having a Federal Census made in the fall probably in October. He stated that the Federal Census would cost from $5,000 to $8,000, but that our increased revenue for gas taxes would probably increase by $20,000. Admin. Auth. to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Nei. Fed. Census the City Administrator was authorized to proceed in negotiating for a Federal Census for the City to be made in October. Motion carried. 'rash & Garbage Pol. Engineer Wheeler addressed the Council Re: Closine, of Co. Duui and lead a discussion on some of the trash and garbage policies which would have to be followed after the County Dump on Gothard Street is closed. Mr. Wheeler explained that the dump would be closed for about a year, and then would be reopened as a transfer point, but that the City would have to make plans for disposition of its trash and garbage in the meantime. Ref, to Citizens. Following some discussion by the Council, Committee a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Wells, that this matter be referred to the Citizens Committee on Public Works for immediate study and report to the Council. Motion carried. -7- (5/28/62) 334 Page #8 - Minutes, May 28, 1962 Need Spl. Flood Control The City Administrator presented the need Fund - Re: H.B. Channel for the establishment of a Special Flood Control Fund to accumulate money for development of the Huntington Beach Flood Control Channel, and .called on the City Engineer to discuss the problem. Engineer Wheeler Mr. Wheeler explained to the Council that each year, money was budgeted to further this project, but that if it were not expended in the particular year in which it was budgeted, it would lose its identity and be- come part of the General Fund Balance. He informed the Council that it was necessary to have a special fund to accumulate these moneys in order to be in a position to cooperate with the County in the further extension of the Channel.. Atty. to Prep. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Res, Estab. Fund the City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution establishing a Special Flood Control. Fund to be used only for flood control purposes, and to accumulate from year to year. Motion carried. Code Amend. Needed - Mr. Miller discussed with the Council the Asst. Dir. of C.D. Asst. Personnel Off, need for an -amendment to the Ordinance Code, setting up the positions of Assistant Director of Civil Def- ense and Assistant Personnel Officer. He informed the Council that Mr. Claude Jones had been employed as Assistant Director of Civil. Defense on a half-time basis, and that this position had never been established by the Council. He further stated that he felt it would be desirable to set up a position of Assistant Personnel Officer in Range 36, to provide a position for Serl Watson who has been work- ing with the City for the past year and one-half as an Administrative Trainee, and then as Maintenance Man, part-time. Atty. to Prep. Amend. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Lambert, To Ordinance Code Council directed the City Attorney to pre- pare an amendment to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to provide for the establishment of the positions of Assistant Director of Civil Defense in Range 35, and Assistant Personnel Officer in Range 36. Motion carried. -$ - (5/28/62) Page #9 - Minutes, May 28, 1962 335 Police Req. to Hire Clk.'-Diso-patcher The Administrator presented a communication from the Chief of Police, requesting permis-1 lion to employ Lois Lenore Walker to fill the vacancy of Clerk - Dispatcher, created by the resignation of Joseph Fitzmorris. Emp. Auth. - On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Lois Walker the Chief of Police was authorized to employ Lois Lenore Walker as Clerk -Dispatcher in Range 29-A, effective June 1st, 1962. Motion carried. Meeting On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Adi°urned the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: City lerk City Clerk aVYEx-of f icio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor - 9- (5/28/62)