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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-06-25339 MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, June 25, 1962 Mayor Lambert called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. Councilmen Present: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen Absent: None Parcel A-100 - Deed Acc. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Patent Authorized Council accepted a deed from Miss Cecile Hindman to the City, covering Parcel No. A-100 in the proposed Murdy Park site, and authorized the Clerk to return it to Land Acquisition Service for recording; and authorized payment of $450.00 to Miss Hindman, when approved by Land Acquisition Service. Motion carried. Parcel A-9 - Deed On'motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Acc. - Pmt. Auth. Council accepted a grant deed from Milas E. McBride and Marian F. McBride to the City, covering Parcel No. A--9 in the proposed Murdy Park site, and authorized the Clerk to return it to Land Acquisition Service for recording; and authorized payment of $1700.00 to Milas E. and Marian F. McBride, when approved by Land Acquisition Service. Motion carried. Parcel B-120 - Deed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Acc. - Pmt. Auth. Council accepted a grant deed from Julius H. and Gertrude M. Trion to the City, covering Parcel No. B-120 in the proposed Murdy Park site, and authorized the Clerk to return it to Land Acquisition Service for recording; and authorized payment of $450.00 to Julius H. and Gertrude M. Irion, when approved by. Land Acquisition Service. Motion carried. Parcel B-103 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Payment Authorized " Council authorized payment of $450.00 to Mrs. Katharine T. Hartzell, when approved by Land Acquisition Serv- ice, for Parcel No. B-103 in the proposed Murdy Park site. Motion carried. -1- (6/25/62) 390 Page #2 - Minutes, June 25, 1962 Parcel, A-61 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pmt. Auth. Council authorized payment of $450.00 to Mary Sweinhart, when approved by Land Acquisition Service, for Parcel No. A-61 in the proposed Murdy Park site. Motion carried. Parcels B-33 & B-34 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pmt. Auth. Council authorized payment of $900.00 to Nora W. Evans, when approved by Land Acquisition Service, for Parcels No. B-33 and No. B-34 in the proposed Murdy Park site. Motion carried. Parcels -- A-24 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pmt. Auth, Council authorized payment of $450.00 to A. F. and Dolly Shropshire, when approved by Land Acquisition Service, for Parcel No. A-124 in the proposed Murdy Park site. Motion carried. Parcels B-153 & B-154 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pmt. Auth. Council authorized payment of $900.00 to C. M. and Rebecca Archibald, when approved by Land Acquisition Service, for Parcels No. B-153 and No. B-154 in'the proposed Murdy Park site. Motion carried. Parcels A-86 & A-87 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pmt. Auth. Council authorized payment of $500.00 to John C. and Phila L. Norton, and payment of $400.00 to Frank P. and Kathryn Norton, when approved by Land Acquisition Service, for Parcels No. A-86 and No. A-87 in the proposed Murdy Park site. Motion carried. Parcel A-117 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pmt. Auth. Council authorized payment of $450.00 to Frank P. and Alice K. Goss, when approved by Land Acquisition Service, for Parcel No. A-117 in the Murdy Park site. Motion carried. Renewal Contract - The Clerk presented for Council considera- Cal.. St. Pers. Brd. tion, a renewal contract for services of the California State Personnel Board for 1962-63, providing that costs for this service will only be incurred if it is used. -2- (6/25/62) 3911 Page #3 - June 25, 1962 Contract On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council authorized the City Clerk to ex- ecute the contract with the California State Personnel Board for 1962-63 on behalf of the City. Motion carried: Agreement - City & OCMWD The Clerk presented an agreement between the Orange County Municipal Water District and the City, giving Huntington Beach a capacity of 5 c.f.s. in the East Orange County Feeder No. 2. Agreement On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Private Patrol The Clerk presented for Council considera- Lic. Renewal tion a communication requesting that he be directed on proceedure in the matter of renewal of business license for Mr. Percy J. Courmier, dba, Private Patrol Service. Withhold On motion by Gisler, seconded by Welch, Issuance of Lic. Council authorized the Clerk to withhold the issuance of a renewal of this license and permit Mr. Courmier to operate until August 7, 1962, with license fee due in the full amount as of July 1st, 1962, if and when issued. Motion carried. Renewal. Agreement - The Clerk presented for Council considera- County & City tion a renewal agreement between the County of Orange and the City, extending agreements for, (a) Mutual Fire Protection, (b) Communication Services, and (c) Soil and Material Control Tests, through June 30th, 1963. Renewal Agreement - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Accepted ' Council accepted the renewal agreement between the County and the City, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. -3- (6/25/62) 392 Page #4 - Minutes, June 25, 1962 Ord. #912 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #912 a second Second Reading reading as amended, by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1961-1962"; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST, AND ADDING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO CERTAIN ITEMS OF SAID BUDGET." Ord. #912 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Ordinance #912 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. #913 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #913 a second Second Readin reading as amended, by title - "AN ORDIN- ANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1962-63." Ord. #913 - Adopted On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Ordinance #913 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. #914 -- The Clerk gave Ordinance #914 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 815 AND SECTIONS THERETO." Ord. #914 - On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Adopted Ordinance #914 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None -4- (6/25/62) 393 Page #5 - Minutes, June 25, 1962 Ord. #915 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #915 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING SECTION 4040 THERETO, RELATING TO INHALING, DRINKING OR BREATHING SUBSTANCES." Card. #915 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Ordinance #915 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. #916 - The Clerk gave Ordinance #916 a first read - First Reading ing in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 3631 THEREOF RELATING TO SERVICE FEES." Report - The Clerk presented a communication from Lot Size Committee the Lot Size Committee to Mayor Lambert, making a report on their second study session, concerning residential l development in the City, and setting forth points which they consider l would create more desirable minimum standards for new subdivision development. Copies to Councilmen The Clerk was directed to mail copies of & City P.C. Members this communication to all members of the City Council and all members of the City Planning Commission, and to place the matter on the agenda for Monday, July 2nd, 1962. Craft Shows - Assistant City Attorney Lyen reported on Insurance the insurance which had been provided by Crafts Shows, who were granted permission to conduct a carnival on the beach on June 30th, July 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Mr. Lyen in- formed the Council that the limits of the insurance provided was $100,000.00 per single occurance, and $300,000.00 for any one accident, with $50,000.00 property damage, and stated that this was in line with limits of insurance required by the City from Beach Concessioners, pier concessioners, etc. -5- (6/25/62) 394 Page #6 - Minutes, June 25, 1962 Proposed Fire Stations Acting City Administrator presented a sug- Architects gestion to the City Council from the Fire Chief for a determination by the Council as to whether they want to interview several architects -who have responded to an invitation to bid on planning for proposed fire stations. Clerk to Send Following some discussion by the Council, List to Councilmen the Clerk was directed to send a list of the architects to each Councilman. C.D. Req. Mr. Castle presented a request from Mr. Re: Control Center Claude Jones, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, that Council consider the negotiation of an agreement with the General Telephone Company for use of their substation located at 17552 Gothard Street, as an alternate Civil Defense Control Center in case of extreme emergency or major disaster. Admin.-Ruth. to The matter was discussed at some length Neg . Agreement by the Council, following which a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Welch, that the Administrator be authorized to negotiate an agreement with the General Telephone Company for use of the substation on Gothard Street as an alternate Civil Defense Control Center. Motion carried. C.D. Req. - Mr. Castle then presented to the Council a Re: Fallout Shelters request from the Assistant Director of Civil Defense, regarding the establishment of fallout shelters in various areas within the City. Mr. Castle informed the Council that Mr. Jones had made a study of the situation and had established that the base- ment at the Groth Chevrolet agency, the Huntington Beach Elks Club, the Huntington Beach High School, and the Huntington Beach Elementary School would provide sufficient shelter for emergency purposes. He recommended that Council authorize the negotiation of agreements with the owners of these establishments to use these quarters on::Ya temp- orary basis, and that the government would inspect them and if approved, they would stock them with food. Admin. to Neg. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, W/Bldg. Owners Council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate contracts with each building owner of a suitable build- ing available for use as an emergency fallout shelter. Motion carried. -6- (6/25/62) 395 Page #7 - Minutes, June 25, 1962 Con=. Fire Chief The Clerk presented a communication from Re: V.E.Wentworth Fire Chief Higgins advising that Mr. Vernon Wentworth, whose employment as Auto -Fireman had been authorized by the Council at their last meeting, would be unable to accept the appointment at this time. Trans. Req. Mr. Higgins requested that Council approve Hennessey to F.D. the transfer of Mr. Michael Hennessey, full-time Lifeguard, to the Fire Department as Auto -Fireman in Range 35-A. Lgd. Chief Approves - A communication from Chief Lifeguard Reg. Trans. Chew Moorhouse giving his approval to such transfer, if allowed by Council, was presented with a request that the transfer.become effective June 26, 1962. Mr. Moorhouse also requested that if a transfer was granted, the promotion of Mr. Steve Chew to Lifeguard Lieutenant Seasonal, Range 33-E be allowed, to become effective June 26, 1962, td fill the vacancy created by Mr. Hennesseys transfer. Hennessey Trans. Appr. On'motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Chew Prom. Appr. Council approved the transfer of Mr. Hennessey to the Fire Department as Auto -Fireman in Range 35-A, and approved the promotion of Mr. Steve Chew to Lifeguard Lieutenant Seasonal in Range 33-E, effective June 26, 1962. Motion carried. Payroll Register On motion by Gisler, seconded by Welch, A22roved w Council approved the Payroll Register of June 25, 1962 on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Warrant Register On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Warrant Register on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Req r Mr. Goodwin Mr. George Goodwin of the Coast Ambulance.-. Service addressed the Council and requested that consideration of the matter be continued to the meeting of July 2nd, 1962. Deferral. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Mr. n­-*-A Goodwin was granted deferral. Motion carried.1 -7- (6/25/62) Page #8 - Minutes, June 25, 1962 City Eng. Instructed On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, To Repair Treece Drive the City Engineer be instructed to see that Mrs. Treeces driveway be repaired immediately. Motion carried. Req. to Hire Mr. Castle presented the matter of the Appraiser Bowdle "' — employment of Mr. Ralph S. Bowdle as an additional appraiser in the disposition of land to be acquired as a result of the removal of the Pacific Electric Railway tracks. He informed the Council that the other entities involved had all approved Mr. Bowdle as a second appraiser in the case, and stated that the City's share of the cost to employ Mr. Bowdle would be approximately $600.00. Employment On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Approved 6ouncil approved the employment of Mr. Ralph S. Bowdle as an additional appraiser in the case of the P.E. Railway. Motion carried. Mtg. Adj. to On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, 6/27 - 11:59 A.M. the regular adjourned meeting of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Wednesday, June 27th, 1962, at 11:59 o'clock A.M. Motion carried. ATTEST: City ark 10 My Clerk anx-officio er of the City Cbuncil of the City of Huntington Beach, California WOO, = W-V M�-- (6/25/62)