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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-11-19120 MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, November 19, 1962 Mayor Lambert called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 o! clod[ P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The invocation was given by Rev. Gary Robin- son of the Huntington Beach Four Square Church. Councilmen Present: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen Absent: None Dept. Reports On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Reed & Filed the reports of the Chief of Police, Treas- urer, Collector and Chamber of Commerce Manager, for October, 1962, were received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Hughes Letter - On motion by. Stewart, seconded by Welch, Reed & Filed Council ordered a letter from Mr. Paul H. Hughes, 18372 Pammy Lane, City, regarding the replacement of a tree in the parkway in front of his house, re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. Fairview Pool Volunteers On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Granted Perm. to Solicit Council granted permission to the Fairview Theraputic Pool Volunteers of Costa Mesa, to conduct a fund raising campaign in the City during the year of 1963, subject to the solicitors registering with the Police Depart- ment. Motion carried. AV #487 - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Pub. Hearing Ordered Council ordered a public hearing for Monday, December 3, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on an appeal to a decision of the City Planning Commission on the denial of Area Variance #487, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. H.B.Humane Society The Clerk presented a letter from the Hunt - Reg. to Lease City Prop. ington Beach Humane Society, 724 Utica Street, City, requesting Council to consider the possibility of leasing City owned property at the intersection of Newland Street and Edison Avenue, for use as an animal shelter. Admin. to Arrange & On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Atty.to_Prep. Agree. Council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate with the Huntington Beach Humane Society for the leasing of this property at a rental not to exceed. $35.00 per month, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an agreement for Council consideration. Motion carried. Res, from L.B. A communication from the City of Long Beach, Re: Legislation transmitting a Resolution opposing legisla- tion permitting or sanctioning the use of partisan political labels by municipal office candidates, was pres- ented for Council,consideration. Atty. to Prep On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Similar Resolution Council directed the Attorney to prepare a similar resolution for consideration by the Council. Motion carried. -1- 121 Page #2 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Operation Merry Xmas On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Caaaign Approved Council granted permission for various youth groups from the churches to conduct a campaign on November 29th, for food for the needy under "Operation Merry Christmas". Motion carried, Chambers Letter A letter from Mr. M. C. Chambers of the Pres. to Council Huntington Beach Cab Company regarding the request from Westminster Cab Companies for permission to operate in the City of Huntington Beach, was present- ed for Council consideration. Ref. tc Admin. - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Study and Reoort the letter from Mr. Chambers was referred ' to the City Administrator for study and report back to Council. Motion carried. H.B.Jr. G of C Req. The Clerk read a letter from the Hunting - Auto Safety Check ton Beach Jr. Chamber of Commerce, request- ing Council approval for an automobile safety check to be held December 1 and 2, 1962, at the Five -Points Shopping Center, together with the sale of authorized seat belts. Auto Safety Check On motion by Welch, seconded by Wells, Approved Council approved the Autoisobile Safety Check to be conducted by the Huntington Beach Jr. Chamber of Commerce at the five -Points Shopping Center on December 1 and 2, 1962. Motion carried. Public Hearin gg Mayor Lambert announced that this was the P.C. Res. #282 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 282 of the Planning Commis- sion, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 282, on property located generally south of Garfield Avenue, west of Main Street, north of Palm Avenue, north of Ocean Avenue and east of the north- westerly limits of the City of Huntington Beach, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 282, as published in the Huntington Beach News on November 8th, 1962, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 19th day of November, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Huntington.Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a petition for a change of zone from: M-2-0 Heavy Industrial District combined with oil, and R-1-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil, to: R-1-PD5-0 Planned Single Family Residence District combined with oil, R-2-0 Two Family Residence District combined with oil, R-3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil, and C-1-0 Neighborhood Commercial District combined with oil. No Written The Clerk informed the Council that they Protests had been provided with copies of the Planning Director's transmittal and the Resolution of the Planning Commission, and stated that he had received no written protests to the zone change. HearinnE opened Mayor Lambert declared the hearing open. E. A. Hartsook Mr. E. A. Hartsook, General Manager of the H. B. Company Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Council and presented maps and illustra- tions showing the proposed development of the areas on which they were requesting such rezoning. Mr. Hartsook informed the Council that he would endeavor to answer any questions they might have regarding this matter. . -2- (11/19/62) IL2 Page #3 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Hearing Closed There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Zone Case #282 On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the change of zones, and -directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change. Motion carried. Public Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the P.C. Res. #281 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 281 of the Planning Commis- sion, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 281 on the beachfront area westerly of the pier, and south of the Pacific Coast Highway, extending to 38th Street on the west, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 281, as published in the Huntington Beach News on Nov- ember 8th, 1962, setting the•hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 19th day of November, 1962, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of con- sidering a change of zone from: M-2-0 Heavy Industrial District combined with oil, R-1-0 Single Family Residence District combined with oil, C-3 General Business District, and S-1 Shoreline District, to: C-1-0 Neighborhood Commercial District combined with oil, and C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. No Written The Clerk informed the Council that they Protests had been provided with copies of the Plan- ning Director's Transmittal, and the Res- olution of the Planning Commission, and stated that he had received no written protests to the zone change. Hearing Opened The hearing was opened by Mayor Lambert. E. A. Hartsook. Mr. E. A. Hartsook,-General Manager of H. B. Company the Huntington Beach Company, addressed the Council and presented maps and illustrations showing the proposed development of the property encompassed in the proposed zone changes. Mr. Hartsook informed the Council that he would endeavor to answer any questions they might have in regard to this matter. Victor Fulgo Mr. Victor Fulgo, 4612 Operetta Drive, City, addressed the Council and Mr. Hartsook, and questioned the proposed plans presented for construction of apartment buildings along the beach. Mr. Fulgo stated that he felt that any- thing that would -deny the use of the beach to the public should be avoided. Hearing There being no one further present to speak Closed on the matter, and there being no further protests, either oral or written,.the_hear- ing was closed by the Mayor. Zone Case #281 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the change of zones and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change. Motion carried. Pub. Hearing ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Res. #283 12/3/62 Council ordered a public hearing for Mon- day, December 3, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Resolution No. 283 of the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of a portion of Zone Case No. 283, and further recommending denial of a. portion of Zone Case No. 283, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. -3- (11/19/62) 123 Page #4 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Pub. Hearing Ordered On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, 12/3i62 - Res. #284 Council ordered a public hearing for Mon- day, December 3, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, on Resolution No. 284 of the City Planning Commission, recommending denial of Zone Case No. 284, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Pub. Hearing Ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, 12/3/62 - Res. #285 Council ordered a public hearing for Mon- day, December 3, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Resolution No. 285 of the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 285, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Pub. Hearing Ordered 12/3/62 - Res. #�286 or as soon thereafter as City Planning Commission, and directed the Clerk to On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Council ordered a public hearing for Mon- day, December 3, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. possible, on Resolution No. 286.of the recommending approval of Zone Case No. 286, publish notice of same. Motion carried. UV #485 - The Clerk presented a transmittal of the Presented Planning Commission's recommendation of approval of Use Variance UV-#485 for the Huntington Beach Land Company, on property located at the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street, presently zoned R-3. ITV #485 On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Approved Council approved the granting of Use' Variance UV #485 with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. DV #174 - The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Presented Planning Director of a request for a Division of Land - DV #174, on property located on the south side of Garfield Avenue, northeasterly of Kaimu Drive. DST #1.74 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, .Approved Council granted the Division of Land - DV #174, subject to the conditions'stip- ulated by the Planning Commission: Motion carried. Salyer Offer The Clerk presented a communication from To Purchase ))op. the City Engineer, presenting the facts and figures concerning the City's interest in the west one-half of Lot 30, Block B, Garfield Street Addition, on which an offer had been made to purchase by Mr. Don Salyer. Sale Approved - Following some discussion by the Council, "ity Interest a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, that the City accept an offer of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) from Mr. Salyer for their interest in the property, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a Quit Claim Deed covering same. Motion carried. Dust Complaint The Clerk presented a communication from Acacia Street_ the Engineer, reporting on a study made of the complaint which had been received re- garding the dust on Acacia Street, and recommending that the street be oiled by his Department. gef. to City Engr. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, To, Maintain the complaint was referred to the,City Engineer with instructions.to oil the street under the maintenance program. Motion carried. Douglas Sewer. Fee A communication from the City Engineer, ieq, refer Cowl, requesting permission to defer collection of sewer fees due from the Douglas site. until June 30th, 1964, when service can be provided for the entire development, was presented for Council consideration, -4- (11/19/62) IL24 Page #5 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Sewer Fee Coil.. On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Defer. Auth. Council authorized the City Engineer to defer the collection of the sewer fees from the Douglas site until June 30th, 1964. Motion carried. HBES-Dist. Req. A transmittal �rom the City Engineer of a' Reduction -Seger Fees letter from the Huntington Beach Elementary School District, requesting a reduction of sewer and water service fees, and recommending that the request be granted, was presented for Council consideration. Fee Reduction On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Autb prized Council approved the Engineer's recommend ation, and authorized a reduction of Sewer and Water Fees for the Huntington Beach Elementary School District to 75% of the normal charge. Motion carried, Tract #4243 - The Clerk presented a communication from Reimb. Reg. the City Engineer regarding construction of offsite water main in connection with Tract #4243, and recommending reimbursement to the Subdivider for this work. Reimb. Auth. to On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, House & Home Dev. Co. Council approved the Engineer's recommend ation, and authorized the refund of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and One and 40/100 Dollars ($8,801.40), payable to House and Home Development Company, from the City Water_ Fund. Motion carried. R/W Deed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Accepted Council accepted a deed for right-of-way on the east side of England Street, north of ,"Yorktown Street, from Henry M. and Grace S. Nieto, to the City, and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. Water -Rights Deeds On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Accepted the City accepted deeds for water -rights for Tracts #4816 and #4845 from Macco Realty Comprany to the City, and directed the Clerk to record same w the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. Req. Term. of Bonds The Clerk presented a communication from the R.B.Watkins Well City Engineer, informing the Council that the R.B.Watkins Operations well City of Huntington Beach #3 had been found to meet with the requirements of the clean up ordinance, and recommending that the clean up bond be terminated in accordance with Section 2448.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and that the drilling bond on this well be terminated in accordance with Section 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Term. of Bonds On -motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Authorized Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation, and authorized the termination of Travelers Indemnity Company bonds No. 1043363 and No. 1043364, in accordance with Section 2448.1 and 2427.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, with the owners to be notified. Motion carried. C5-SC2 Channel The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Agreement w/State City Engineer of an agreement between the City and the State Division of Highways to provide right-of-va and construction drainage work in connection with the City CS -SC '=Channel, for Council consideration. Agreement` On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the agreement, and direct- ed the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of .tb4 Cit:y.. -Motion carried. -5- (11/19/62) 125 Page #6 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Reimb. Agree. The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Presented City Engineer of Reimbursement Agreements for Sewer Main and Water Main Extention on Heil Avenue east of Bolsa Chica Street, for Council consideration. Agreements On -motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Accepted Council accepted the agreements and direct- ed the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Recess Called Council Reconvened Murdy Park Site Deeds Presented site, as follows: Mayor Lambert called a recess of the Council at 8:28 o'clock P.M. Council was reconvened at 8:50 b'clock P.M. by the Mayor. The Clerk presented a transmittal from Land Acquisition Service, inc., of grant deeds covering parcels in the Murdy Park Beryl J. Benedict Gordon Donald & Estelle Donald Miriam Scott Edw. H. Goepper, et al (Roxie F. Haskett & (Earl Floyd Lilligh Barbara B. Kline Herman Wolfskill Wilhelmina Brown John W. Flory Xarjorie H. Flory Philip S. Flory Win Lee Flory Wm. Curtis Coffman - Parcel No. B-96 - Cost, $450.00 - Parcel No. - Parcel No. - Parcel No. - Parcel No. - Parcel No. Parcel No. Parcel No. - Parcel No. B-60 - Cost,MO.00 B-61 —Cost, 0.00 A-40 - Cost, $450.00 A-111 & A-112 - Cost, $900.00 B-67 - Cost, $225.00 B-67 - Cost, $225.06 A-93 - Cost, $450.00 Parcel No. B-112 - Cost, $225.00 - Parcel No. A-82 - Cost, $450.00 Murdy Park Site On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Deeds Accepted Council accepted the deeds and authorized the Clerk to return them to Land Acquisition Service for recording; and authorized payment to each of the grantors or set of grantors in the amounts specified, when approved by Land Acquisition Service. Motion carried. St. Name Change The Clerk presented a letter from fhe' Goldenwest to Knott Orange County Street Naming Committee, recommending that the Council take official action to change the name of Goldenwest Street to Knott Street, with- in the City. Deferred Considerable discussion was held on this 3u Days matter by the Council. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Council directed that the proposal be deferred for 30 days for further. consideration. Motion carried. Mr. Bangoy - Pres. Mr. Mac Bangoy, 6942 Canterbury Circle, Golden West Homeowners City, President of the Goldenwest Home- owners Association, addressed the Council. He informed them that the group which he represented would appreciate notification on any change of the street names in the area adjacent to their development, prior to being approved by the Council. Sunset Heights #1 Annex. The Clerk presented a petition requesting Petition Presented annexation of uninhabited territory de- signated as "Sunset Heights #1 Annexation", which had been approved by the County Boundaries Commission, for consideration of the Council. He then presented a communication certifying that the petition had been signed by more than 25% of the property owners in the area proposed to be annexed by area and assessed valuation. -6- (11/19/62) ,L6 Page #7 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Annex. Petition On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Accepted Council accepted the petition for annex- ation of "Sunset Heights #1 Annexation." Motion carried. Res. #1686 On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Adapted Resolution No. 1686 - " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "SUNSET HEIGHTS NO. 1 ANNEXATION", AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO," which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. No. 935 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 935 a second Second Readin> reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. 272; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RE- CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.38 (Sectional District Map 22-5-11)." Ord. No. 935 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Adopted Ordinance No. 935 was adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. No. 936 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 936 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BE&M RELATING TO ZONE CASES 277, 278, 279 and 280; AMENDING THE HUNT- INGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.49 (Sectional District Map 6-6-10) and 9211.48 (Sectional Distract Map 5-6-10)." Ord, No. 936 Adopted AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Ordinance No. 936 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert None None Ord. No. 937 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 937 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE -NO. 274; AMENDING PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.46 (Section- al District Map 35-5-11)." Ord, No. 937 Adopted AYES: Councilmen: NOES; Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Ord. No. 940 Pres.- First Reading Ordinance. On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 937 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert None None The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 940 for a first reading. All the Councilmen stip- ulated that they had previously read the -7- (11/19/62) 127 Page #8 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 oral 1st Reading On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Waived, -Ord. #940 the Clerk was directed to waive the oral reading of Ordinance No. 940 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO DISTRICTING, AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE 931 AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS THERETO.", Motion carried. Ord. No. 938 Pres. The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 938 for a Fl.rst Readfna first reading. All Councilmen stipulated that they had previously read the Ordinance. Oral lst.Reading On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Waived -Ord. #938 the Clerk was directed to waive the oral reading of Ordinance No. 938 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES NOS. 281 and 282; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTION 921.1.51 (Sectional District Map 2-6-11); 9211.52 (Sectional District Map 3-6-11); 9211.53 (Sectional Districp Map 4-6-11); 9211.54 (Sectional District Map 10-6-11); 9211.56 (Sectional District Map 11-6-11); 9211.63 (Sectional District Map 14-6-11)." Motion carried. Ord, No. 939 Pres, The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 939 for First ReadinL a first reading. All Councilmen stipulated that they had previously read the Ordinance. Ord. No. 939 - Oral On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, 1st Reading Waived the Clerk was directed to delete the sections in the Ordinance pertaining to the Police Department, and waive the oral reading of Ordinance No. 939 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON_BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO SALARY CLASSIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS." Motion carried. Res. #1.685 - The Clerk read Resolution No. 1685 - "A Read RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING ANY LEGISL- ATION PERMITTING OR SANCTIONING THE USE OF PARTISAN POLITICAL LABELS BY MUNICIPAL OFFICE CANDIDATES." Res. #1685 - On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Adapted Resolution No. 1685 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: _AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Copies of Res. #i685 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, To State & City Off. the Clerk was directed to send certified copies of Resolution No. 1685 to the Assemblymen and Assemblymen Elect of this District; to the State Senator for this district; to the Governor of the State of California; and to various neighboring cities. Motion carried. Req. for C.D.Dept. The City Administrator presented a request To Pr Plan for Dist. for permission for the Civil Defense Depart- ment to proceed with the preparation of several thousand copies of the portion of the.local Civil Defense Plan affecting homeowners. Admin. to Prep & On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Dist.. C.D.Pam filets Council approved the request of the Admin- istrator, and directed him to proceed with preparation and.distribution of these pamphlets on Civil Defense. Motion carried. -8- (11/19/62) . IL28 Page #9 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Cit. Steering Comm, The City Administrator informed the Council Re: Mun. Fin. Dept, that the President of the Citizens Steering Committee was in the audience, and bad -re- quested permission to present a communication making recommendations regarding a. Municipal.Finance Department. Mr. Hartsook - Mr. A. E..Hartsook, chairman of the Citizens Report Steering Committee, representing the Cit- izens Sub -Committee on Finance, presented a report from this committee recommending that the City proceed immed- iately to enact legislation which would create a Finance Department in the City, and authorize the employment of a Finance Director. Atty. & Admin. to Following the report by Mr. Hartsook,_there Prep. Ordinance was some discussion on the matter by the Council. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, the City Attorney was directed to prepare, with the assistance of the City Administrator, an Ordinance creating a Department -of Finance and -the position of a Director of Finance in the City. Motion carried unanimously. Promotion Req. The City Administrator informed the Council Presented that they had been presented with letters from the City Engineer and the City Attorney, requesting promotions within their departments. He.stated.that... these proposals bad been discussed with the Employees Association Committee, and that he had made his recommendations regarding each of them. Monte Weaver - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Street Dept , Council approved the reclassification of Mr. Monte Weaver in the Street Department, from Maintenance Man, Range 29-B to Skilled Worker, Range 31-A, with the promotion to be effective on the effective dateAof the Ordinance establishing allocations. Motion carried. Reclass. - Beach On motion by Welch, seconded by.Gisler, the Maintenance Superv, position of Beach Maintenance Supervisor be Park Maint, Superv. reclassified from Range 35 to Range 37, and the position of Park Maintenance Supervisor be reclassified from Range 35 to Range 38, with both reclassifications to be effictive on the effective date of the Ordinance making the reclassifications. Motion carried. Mrs, Alice Hamilton On motion by Gisler, seconded by Welch, To Principal Clerk Council approved reclassification of Mrs. Alice Hamilton from Legal Secretary to Prin- cipal Clerk, Range 32, to be effective on the effective date of the Ordinance allocating the position. Motion carried. Maintenance Lead Man On motion .by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Reclassified Council authorized the reclassification of the position of Maintenance Lead Man from Range 33 to Range 34, to be effective on the effective date of the Ordinance making,the reclassification. Motion carried. Req. Reclass. & Prom. -The City Administrator presented a recom- W_ater Department mendation for the reclassifications_and. promotions within the Water Department, for Council consideration. Merle Hall-Geo.Clemons On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Reclassified Council authorized the establishment of the position of Meter Reader in Range 31, and the position of Service Man and Collector in Range 35; and auth- ori-zed the reclassification of Mr. Merle Hall from Water Meter Repair- man, Range 32-D to Service Man and Collector, Range 35-B, and George W. Clemons from Maintenance Man, Range 29-B to Meter Reader, Range 31-A; and authorized the allocation of two Meter Readers in the Water. Department; all allocations and reclassifications to be effective on the effective date of the Ordinance creating same. Motion carried. -9- (11/19/62) 129 Page #10 - Minutes, November 19, 1962 Survey - City Hall The Administrator presented the results of Ofiice Space a survey which had been made regarding the possible changes in the Council Chamber of City Hall, for use as office space. He recommended that Council consider eliminating any changes, and authorize the construction of another building in the yard of the City Hall, to house the Planning or Building Department. Engr. Auth. to Prep. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, ,Plans & Specs,, Council authorized the City Engineer to " prepare plans and specifications for a new building to be placed adjacent to the Police Department Building, with a capacity sufficient to house the Planning or Building Depart- ment. Motion carried, Expansion of Lifeguard The Administrator informed the Council Bldg. Presented that the problem of expansion of the Life- guard Building had failed to receive action at the previous meeting, and requested further consideration of.this matter. ;informal Mtg. Called Mayor Lambert called a meeting of the Re; Capital Outla Council as an informal meeting of the whole for Tuesday, November 27, 1962, at 7r00 o'clock P.M. to establish a priority list for Capital Outlay items. Meth. Church offer to A request from the Wintersburg Methodist Sell Property - Pres. Church for the Council to consider the pur- chase of a parcel of property adjacent to their proposed church site, and adjacent to a proposed elementary school, was presented. Admin. to Negotiate - Following some discussion on the matter, Price & Report a motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, that the matter be referred to the City Administrator to negotiate with the Wintersburg Church on the purchase price of such property, and report back to Council. Motion carried. Admin. Report - The Administrator presented a report from Mr. Elmer Russell Dr. Fier to the Deputy District Attorney, concerning the -condition of Mr. Elmer Russell, former Patrolman who is seeking reinstatement. Mr. Miller informed the Council that he had not received a report from the State Workmans' Compensation Department in this matter. Mr. Elmer Russell Mr. Elmer Russell addressed the Council, Reg. Reinstatement and informed them that the State Compens- ation Claim had been denied. He stated his doctor had informed him he could go back to normal work, provid- ing there was no heavy lifting, and requested that Council consider reinstating him to his position in the Police Department. Re 127. Deferred On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, 3/62 the request of Mr. Russell was deferred to the meeting of December 3rd, 1962. Motion carried. Councilmens Comp. The Administrator informed the Council Legal Opinion Pres. that the City Attorney had prepared an opinion regarding the inequity in Council- mens compensation, at the request of Councilman Stewart. Mr. Miller read the opinion to the Council. Councilmens Pay $125 After considerable discussion on the matter, Per Mo. Retroact. a motion was made by Gisler, seconded by Stewart, that Council, approve and file the opinion of the City Attorney and direct the City Auditor and Treasurer to pay all Councilmen 125.00 per month, to be effective retroactively from April lb, 1962. Motion carried. -10- (11/19/62) 130 Page #11 - Minutes, November 1.9, 1962 Minutes Approved On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, 11/5/62 Council approved the minutes of the -regular meeting of November 5, 196.2, as transcribed and railed. Motion carried. Payroll Register On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Payroll Register for November 10, 1962, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Warrant Register On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Warrant Register for November 19, 1962, on recommendation -of the Finance Committee. Motion carried, Informal Mtg. Called Mayor Lambert called a meeting of the Council 12/3/62 7:00 AM as an informal Committee of the Whole, for Monday, December 3, 1962, at 7:00 o'clock. A.M.,for discussion purposes, Meeting Adjourned 9:54 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: City -CT On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at ity C__Te_rk_and,5*,4-o_fficio Clerrc Mayor _11- (11/19/62)