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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-01-211 M MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, January 21, 1963 Mayor Lambert called the regular 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. The Invocation was offered by Richard Z. LeGros, Minister of the First Church of Christ, Huntington Beach. Councilmen Present: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen Absent: None Dept d Reports On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Ree& Filed the reports of the Chief of Police for November and December, 1962, and the report of the City Treasurer for December, 1962, were received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Westm. Res. Pres. A communication from the City of Westminster Re: McFadden. Ave. transmitting a copy of their Resolution No. 449 changing the name of Sugar Avenue to McFadden Avenue, was presented to the Council. Comm. Ree'd On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, & Filed the communication was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Conuu. W.H.Warner A communication from Mr. Willis H. Warner, Expr. Appreciation former County Supervisor, expressing his appreciation to the Council and the City for the Resolution of Commendation adopted and awarded to him, was presented to the Council. Comm. Rec'd & Filed Coi-am. R. H. Grant Goiwien! in Planning helpfulness in dealing Comm. rRec' d & Filed Motion carried. Comm. Gomer Sims - Req. Annexation On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, the communication from Mr. Warner was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. The Clerk read a communication from Robert H. Grant & Co. commending the Planning Staff of the City for their courtesy and with their company. of uninhabited territory Graham Street. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Council ordered the communication from the Robert H. Grant Company received and filed. The Clerk presented a communication from Mr. Gomer J. Sims, requesting Council to give tentative approval to an annexation at the southwest corner of Heil Avenue and Tentative Approval On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Granted Council tentatively approve the proposed annexation, and permitted the proponents to proceed with preparation of maps and legal description. Motion car'-' tied. Lutheran Church - The Clerk presented a communication from Ke_c,_ Annexation the King of Glory Lutheran Church, request- ing Council to give tentative approval to an annexation of uninhabited territory adjacent to Newland Street, between Talbert and Slater Avenues. -1- (1/21/63) 190 Page #2 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Tentative Approval On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Granted Council gave tentative approval,to this pro- posed annexation, and grantedi-permission for the proponents to proceed in the preparation of maps and legal d6scrip- tion. Motion carried. Appreciation Re: UV #496 Council consideration in the Council. The Clerk read a letter from Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Wade, Mrs. Margaret Preeninger, and Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Sheldon, expressing thanks for the the case of UV #496. No action was taken by Pub. Hearings Ord. On motion by Wells,.seconded by Gisler, Council L.C. #304 & #305 ordered public hearings for Monday, February 4, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon there- after as possible, on Zone Cases Nos. 304 and 305, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. DV.- #178 A petition for a Division of Land - DV #178, Peter H. Laimbeer from Mr. Peter H. Laimbeer of Costa Mesa, to allow a division of land on property located between Delaware and England Streets, north of Yorktown Avenue, which had been recommended by the Planning Commission subject to stipulated conditions, was presented for Council consideration. DV #1.78 On motion by Wench, seconded by Stewart, Council Granted approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted Division of Land - DV #178. Motion carried. DV #179 A petition for a Division of Land - DV #179, Grace S. Neit❑ from Grace S. Neito, 7280 Garfield Avenue, City, to allow a division of land on property located west of Florida Street and south of Jana Circle, which had been recommended by the Planning Commission subject to stipulated con- ditions, was presented for Council approval. DV #179 Granted Land - DV #179. Motion On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granted Division of carried. Req. Ext. of Time A request 4or an extension of time for the Tract #4210 - R.H.Grant recording of the final map on Tract #4210 (R. H. Grant Company), located at the north- east corner of Edinger Avenue and Edwards Street, with a recommend- ation from the Planning Commission that the request be granted, was presented for Council consideration. Extension of Time On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Granted Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and granted the exten- sion of time to the R. H. Grant Company for the recording of the final map on Tract #4210. Motion carried. Req. Ext. of Time A request for an extension of time for the Tract #4324 - Hunsaker recording of the final map on Tract #4324 (S.V. Hunsaker & Sons), located south of Edwards Street between Edinger and Heil Avenues, with a recommend- ation from the Planning Commission that the request be granted, was presented for Council consideration. Extension of Time On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Council Granted approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and granted the extension of time to S.V. Hunsaker & Sons for the recording of the final map on Tract #4324. Motion carried. -2- (1/21/63) w 191 Page #3 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Req. Ext. of Time A request for an extension of time for Tract #4350 - Macco the recording of final map on Tract #4350 (Macco Realty Co.), located at the north- east corner of Adams Avenue and Cannery Street, with a recommend- ation from the Planning Commission that the request be granted, was presented for Council consideration. Ext. of Time On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Granted Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and granted the ex- tension of time to Macco Realty Company for the recording of the final map on Tract #4350. Motion carried. Public Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the P.C. Res. #302 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 302 of the Planning Commis- sion, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 302 for an R-3 zone, rather than the R-4 zone petitioned for, on property situated at the southeast corner of Clay Avenue and Huntington Street, presently zoned R-2, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 302 as published in the Huntington Beach News, January 10, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon there- after as possible, on Monday, the 21st day of January, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California,, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of consider- ing a petition for a change of zone FROM R-2 Two Family Residence District TO R-4 Multiple Family Residence District. No Written The Clerk informed the Council that they had Protests 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 proposed change of zone. Hearing Opened The hearing was declared open by Mayor Lambert. HearinZ Closed There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Planning Director Planning Director Warner gave the Council Warner _ a resume' of the Planning Commission's reasons for recommending the change of zone, and pointed out that recommendation had been for an R-3 zoning, rather than the R-4 zone requested by the applicant. Zone Case #302 On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance covering Zone Case No. 302, chang- ing the zoning to R-3. Motion carried. Publzc Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the P.C. Res. #303 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 303 of the Planning Commis- sion, recommending denial of Zone Case No. 303, on property situated at the northwest corner of Utica Avenue and Florida Street, and requested the clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 303, as published in the Huntington Beach News on January 1Dth, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 21st day of January, 1963, 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 R-2 Two Family Residence District TO R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. _ _ (1/21/63) JL92 Page #4 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 No Written The Clerk informed the Council that they had Protests 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. Hearing OPenc4sd Mayor Lambert declared the hearing open. Hearing Closed There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Planning Director Planning Director Warner gave the Council a Warner resume' of the reasons of the Planning Commis- sion for recommending denial of this zone case. Zone Case #303 On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Denied Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the change of zone in Zone Case No. 303, Motion carried. Public Hearing - Mayor Lambert announced that this was the day Special Permit and hour set for a public hearing on a ,petition for a Special Permit to drill an oil well, filed by the Standard Oil Company of California, Western Operations, Inc., and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Petition for Special Permit to drill an oil well, under Sections 2423 to 2425.8 of Article 242 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code as amended, as published in the Huntington Beach News, January 10, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., on Monday, January 21, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same and show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be granted. No Written The Clerk informed the Council that the Pretests property had been properly posted in com- pliance with the Ordinance Code, and that he had received no written protests to the granting of the permit. Hearin Opened Mayor Lambert declared the hearing open. f HearinL Closed There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Special Permit On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Granted Council granted the Special'Permit for the drilling of an oil well to Standard Oil Company of California, under Sections 2423 to 2425.8 of Article 242 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried. oral Communications e, anything to bring before Mayor Lambert informed the people in the audience that oral communications would be heard at this time, and that anyone having the Council could do so. Mr. Mac Bangoy Mr. Mac Bangoy, 6942 Canterbury Circle, Pres. G.W.Homeowners City, president of the Golden West Homeowners Association, addressed the Council and pro- tested the construction of apartments on property adjacent to the Golden West Tract. Mr. Bangoy then introduced Mr. Jay Wall and Mr. Jack Lincoln of the firm of Lincoln & Wall, Attorneys, and informed the Council that they were representing the Golden West Homeowners Association. -4- (1/21/63) 193 Page #5 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Jacky Lincoln Mr. Jack Lincoln addressed the Council Attorney and presented the protests of the Associa- tion to the construction of an 88 unit apartment on property adjacent to the Golden West Tract and the Golden West Park. Mr. Lincoln informed the Council that he believed, even though the property was properly zoned for apartments, that Council had the authority to change the zoning if they would, and he requested that they revoke the building permit which had been issued. Mr. Bill Moody Mr. Bill Moody, representing Domain Develop - Domain Dev. Co. ment Co., developers of the property, addressed the Council and gave them a resume of Mr. Doumani's plans for the area. Kr. John Land Mr. John Land, Superintendent of Schools Supt. - Westm. Schools for the Westminster Elementary School - District, addressed the Council and staffed that development of apartments in this area would leave the proposed Gill School inadequate for the needs of the community before it was even constructed. Mr. Ed. McCullen Mr. Ed McCullen of the Assured Bond and lnruiry� Mortgage Company addressed the Council, and inquired whether the development of the Golden West Park would be accomplished by the developer or by the City. Mayor Lambert Mayor Lambert informed Mr. McCullen that it was up to the City to develop any parks which they own, Mr. Bill Rabe Mr. Bill Rabe, 15401 Capri Circle, City, addressed the Council and stated that it was his belief that R-5 zoning was not intended for multiple dwelling development. Mr. .lay Wall Mr. Jay Wall, representing the Homeowners Attorney Association, addressed the Council and stated that, since the developer had not apent any money on the property to date, he felt the Council should consider rezoning the area to preclude multiple unit development. City Attorney City Attorney Plunkett informed the .Tames D. Plunkett Council that it was his opinion that they were powerless to act in revoking the building permit, since it was legally zoned and building permits had been issued, and property had gone into escrow under the zoning which had been established. Mr. Frank. Shryer Mr. Frank Shryer, 15442 Hanover Lane, City, Inguiry addressed the Council and inquired how many of the Homeowners in the Golden West Tract area -represented by the Homeowners Association; also, how multiple unit development in the area would affect the tax rate. Mr. Ban,Mr. Bangoy replied to Mr. Shryer and stated that there were approximately 130 members in the Golden West Homeowners Association, and that it represented a large part of the total owners. Cound-I Recessed At this time, Councilman Wells requested a At 8:37 P.M. recess, and Mayor Lambert called a recess of the Council at 8:37 P.M. Reconvened Council was reconvened at 8:55 P.M, by the By Mayor Mayor. No Action Mayor Lambert then informed the audience Taken and the members of the Golden West Home- owners Association that it was the opinion of the Council that they had no right to act in this matter, and it should be determined by Court. -5- (1/21/63) JL94 Page #6 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Mr. ,Tay Wall Mr. Jay Wall then addressed the Council and Attorneys informed them that he could submit points of law and authority to the City Attorney which would justify a change of zone by the Council, and asked whether they would consider a Special Meeting in the matter if determination was made that such zone change was justified. Mayor Lambert Mayor Lambert informed Mr. Wall that he could submit any items concerning the case to the City Attorney, and the Council would call a special meeting to consider the matter again if this were necessary. Mr. Gerald Gresham Mr; Gerald Gresham, 8201 Terry Drive, City, Terry Drive Keq. addressed the Council and informed them of the traffic problem the people on Terry Drive were having since the Fantastic Fair had been built. He stated that many people in the neighborhood felt that Terry Drive should be closed to through traffic, and requested Council to consider setting a public hearing on this matter. Pub. Hearing Ordered Closing of Terry Dr. Following some discussion motion was made by Wells, that a public hearing be February 4, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon possible, to hear reasons why Terry Drive should o closed to through traffic, and directed the Clerk of same. Motion carried. by the Council, a seconded by Gisler, ordered for Monday, thereafter as r should not be to publish notice Public Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the Special Permit day and hour set for a public hearing on a petition for a Special Permit to drill an oil well, filed by the Standard Oil Company of California, Western Operations, Inc., and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Petition for Special Permit to drill an oil well, under Sections 2423 to 2425.8 of Article 242 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code as amended, as published in the Huntington Beach News, January 20th, 1963, setting the hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M., on Monday, January 21, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same and show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be granted. No Written The Clerk informed the Council that the Protests property had been properly posted in com- pliance with the Ordinance Code, and that he had received no written protests to the granting of the permit. Hearing Opened Mayor Lambert declared the hearing open. Hearing Closed There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral, or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Special Permit On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Granted Council granted the Special Permit for the drilling of an oil well to Standard Oil Company of California, under Sections 2423 to 2425.8 of Article 242 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried. Public Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the Res. #1690 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 1690 of the City Council, giving notice of intention to vacate a portion of Graham Street in the City, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing as set forth in Resolution No. 1690 of the City Council, as published in the Huntington Beach News, December 20, 1962, setting the hour of 8:00 P.M., on Monday, January 21, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing on the City's intent to vacate this portion of Graham Street, at which time all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation could be heard. -6- (1/21/63) 195 Page #7 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 No Written The Clerk informed the Council that he Protests has received no written protests to the proposed vacation, and read the affidavit of posting notice of vacation, as executed by Mr. James R. Wheeler, Street Superintendent, and sworn to before the City Clerk. HearinZ 0 ened Mayor Lambert declared the hearing open. ?fearing Closed There being no one present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Ens. Request - The Clerk presented a communication from To Defer Action the City Engineer, requesting that action in this matter be deferred by the Council until the next regular meeting. Action Deferred On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Feb. 47 1963 Council deferred action on the vacation of a portion of Graham Street, until the meeting of February 4, 1963. Motion carried. Baker Well Sold The Clerk presented a communication from To Estes -Cross Co. the Engineer stating that Mr. J. J. Baker had sold his well Jan No. 1, located on Lots 17, 19, 21 & 23 of Buck 515 in the City, to Estes -Cross Co., and recommending that Council approve the termination of Mr. Baker's bond in accordance with Section 3448.1 of the Ordinance Code. Cleanup Bond Ace; On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Bond Terminated Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and accepted Great American Insurance Company cleanup Bond No. 8120107, directing the.Clerk to file same; and terminated Great American Indemnity Company Bond No. 661689 in accordance with Section 2448.1 of the Ordinance Code, directing that the owner be notified. -..Motion carried. Tract #3670 A communication from the Engineer recommend- Ded. Impr, ing acceptance by the Council of improve- ments dedicated for public use on Tract #3670 (Luxury Homes), and authorization for the release of Sub- division Bonds, was presented for Council consideration. Ded. Impr. Ace, on motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Tract #3670 Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and accepted the improvements dedicat- ed for public use on Tract #3670, and authorized the release of the Subdivision Bonds. Motion carried. Tract #4138 The Clerk presented a communication from Ded. Impr: the Engineer recommending acceptance by the Council of improvements dedicated for public use on Tract #4138 (S.V. Hunsaker & Sons), with the release of Subdivision Bonds authorized. Ded. Impr. Ace. On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Tract #4138 Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and accepted the improvements dedicat- ed for public use on Tract #4138, and =thorized the release of the Subdivision Bonds. Motion carried. Tract #4037 The Clerk presented a communication from Improvements the Engineer recommending acceptance by the Council of improvements dedicated for public use on Tract #4037 (S.V.Hunsaker & Sons), with the release of the Subdivision Bonds authorized. Ded. Impr. Ace. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, bract #4037 Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and accepted the improvements dedicat- ed for public use on Tract #4037, and authorized the release of the Subdivision Bonds. Motion carried. -7- (1/21/63) JLIU Page #8 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 R/W Deed pros. A transmittal from the City Engineer of a Bra -Hi hsniith deed for right-of-way on the south side of Quincy Avenue east of Alabama Street, from William C. Bray and Ralph N. Highsmith to the City, was presented for Council consideration. Deed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, Accepted Council accepted the deed and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. R/W Deed Pres. A transmittal from the City Engineer of a deed Bazil et al. for right-of-way for the widening of Memphis Avenue east of Huntington Street, from Robert D. Bazil and Ruby Lois Bazil, Harold T. Odmark and Clara J. Odmark, and Michael J. Major and Carmen Major, to the City, was presented for Council consideration. Councilman Wells At this time, Councilman Wells requested, and Abstains from Action was granted permission to abstain from con- sideration in this matter, due to ownership of property in the adjacent area, and retired from the Council table. Deed On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Acce2ted Council accepted the deed and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. Councilman Wells Councilman Wells resumed his seat at the Resumes Seat Council table. R/W Deed Pres. A transmittal from the City Engineer of a Wi_Rgers deed for right-of-way for street widening at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Williams Street, from John R. and Bernice L. Wiggers to the City, was presented for Council consideration. Deed On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Accuted Council accepted the deed and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. Tract #4882 A transmittal from the City Engineer of an ree. Pres. Agreement in Lieu of Improvement Bond, and Subdivision Agreement for Tract #4882 (Doyle & Shields), was presented for Council consideration. Agreements On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Accepted Council accepted the Agreement in Lieu of Improvement Bond and the Subdivision Bond for Tract #4882, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Eng. Req. Trans. A communication from the City Engineer request - of Funds Tr, #4415 ing Council permission to transfer funds in the amount of $681.00, representing sewer fees collected from Tract #4415, as a sewer reimbursement to Dawson & Wood, was presented for Council consideration. Res. #1714 On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Ado pted� Resolution No. 1714 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND " which had heretofore been submitted to the City 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 -8- (1/21/63) 197 Page #9 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Eng. Req. Refund - The Clerk presented a communication from Drainage Area #7A the City Engineer requesting Council per- mission to refund the sum of $20,112.50 from Fees Collected for Drainage Area #7A for participation in a cooperative project, and informed the Council that adoption of Resolution No. 1713 would authorize the payment. Res. No. 1713 On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Resolution No. 1713 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHOR- IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE PLANNED DRAINAGE AREA PA FUND," which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: P.C. Recommendation Re: Auto Upholstry an automotive upholstry the C-1 zone. Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert None None The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director of a Planning Commission recommendation that Council determine that shop is similar to other uses permitted in Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart requested and was Abstains from Action granted permission to abstain from con- sideration of this matter, due to a con- flict of interest, and retired from the Council table. Council Concurs On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, With P.C. Council concurred with the Planning Commission in determining that an auto- motive upholstry shop is similar to other uses permitted in the C-1 zone. Motion carried. Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart resumed his seat at the Resumes Seat Council table. Bldg. Dir. Req. A communication from Mr. 011in C. Cleveland, New Vehicle Building Director, requesting Council per- mission to purchase one new automobile for the Building Department, with approval recommended by the City Administrator, was presented for Council consideration. Purch. Agent Auth. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, To obtain Bids Council authorized the Purchasing Agent to obtain bids for a new car -for the Building Department. Motion carried. Report - Mr. Feehan The Clerk presented a communication from Citizens Parks Comm. Mr. Jack R. Feehan, Chairman of the Citizens Committee on Parks, Recreation, Cultural Development and Library, submitting a report on the studies made by their Committee. Mr. ,lack Feehan At this time, Mayor Lambert called on Mr. Jack Feehan who addressed the Council and presented the report and the recommendations of the Committee. Dr. Donald Shipley Dr. Donald Shipley, a member of the Citizens Parks Committee, addressed the ' Council and presented facts and figures on park needs - City, County and State-wide. Report Rec'd - Ref. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, To P.C., Dir. & Admin. Council received the report with apprecia+ tion, and referred it to the Planning Commission, Planning Director and the City Administrator to study and make recommendations thereon at the earliest possible date. Motion carried. Deed Presented The Clerk presented a transmittal from Murdy Park Site Land Acquisition Service, Inc. of a grant deed covering Parcel No. B-85 in the Murdy Park site, from the Citizens National Bank as Administrator of the Estate of Bertha M. Rose, deceased, at a cost to the City of $225.00. -9- 198 Page #10 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Deed -Accepted On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Pmt. Authorized Council accepted the deed and authorized the Clerk to send it to Land Acquisition Service for tecording; and authorized payment to the Citizens Nation- al Bank as Administrator of the Estate of Bertha M. Rose, deceased, of $225.00, when approved by Land Acquisition Service. Motion carried. Annual Lifeguard A communication from the Chief Lifeguard, Report Submitted submitting for Council consideration, the Annual Administrative Report of the General Operation of the Huntington Beaeh Lifeguard Department for the year ending December 31, 1962, was presented for Council consideration. Report Rec'd On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, and Filed Council approved the report and accepted same and ordered it filed. Motion carried. Ord. No. 942 Pres. The Clerk presented Ordinance No.942 for a Reg. for Deletion second reading. He then read a letter from Mr. Donald A. Jones of the law firm of Jones & Jones, requesting Council to consider the deletion of Zone Case No. 286, from this Ordinance, to be re -presented at a later date. Z.C. #286 :Deleted - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Second Reading Council directed the Clerk to delete that portion of Ordinance No. 942 relating to Zone Case No. 286, and give the Ordinance a second reading by title., Motion carried. Ord. No. 942 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 942, with the Second Reading section relating to Zone Case No. 286 deleted, a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES NOS. 283 and 285; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.38 (Sectional District Map 22-5-11), and 9211.5 (Sectional District Map 1-6-11)." Ord. No. 942 - Adopted AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Ord- inance No. 942 as corrected, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert None None Ord. No. 948 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 948 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES NOS. 296, 297, 298, 299 and 300; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDIN- ANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.37 (Sectional District Map 21-5-11), 9211.47 (Sectional District Map 36-5-11), 9211.34 (Sectional District Map 15-5-11), 9211.48 (Sectional District Map 5-6-10) and 9211.57 (Sectional District Map 12-6-11)." Ord. No. 948 Adopted AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Ordinance No. 948 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert None None Ord. No. 949 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 949 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "SUNSET HEIGHTS NO. 1 ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." -10- (1/21/63) 199 Page #11 - Minutes, January 21, 1.963 Ord. No. 949 On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, Adopted_ Ordinance No. 949 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. 950 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 950 a first First Reading reading in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES NOS. 302 and 303; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.51 (Sectional District Map 2-6-11). Ord. No. 951 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 951 a first First Reading reading in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY "OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. 267; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFY- ING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.61 (Sectional District Map 18-6-10)." Res. No. 1715 On motion by Welch-, seconded by Gisler, Added_ Resolution No. 1715 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR ITS PREPARATION OF THE REPORT ENTITLED "INTERIM GUIDE TO THE SELECTION OF PARK AND PLAYGROUND SITES," 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 Req. Emp.-Water Dept.. A communication from the City Engineer Mrs. Margaret Leon requesting Council permission to employ Mrs. Margaret Leon in the Water Department as a Clerk -Typist, Range 24, Step A, effective February 1, 1963, which had previously been approved by the City Administrator, was presented for Council considration. Mrs. Margaret 'Leon. On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Clerk-Ty2ist _ - Council authorized the Engineer to employ Mrs. Margaret Leon as a Clerk -Typist in the Water Department in Range 24-A, effective February 1, 1963. Motion carried. Plan. Dir. & Assoc. A communication from the Planning Director, €tec. to Att. Mtg. requesting Council permission for the Planning Director and the Associate Planner to attend the annual meeting of the California Chapter of the.Amer- ican Institute of Planners, to be held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim on February 7, 8, and 9, 1963, with authorization for reasonable expenses and travel by City vehicle, recommended by the City Administrator, was presented for Council consideration. Req. Approved On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler Exp, Authorized Council approved the Planning Directoris request and authorized the attendance of the Planning Director and the Associate Planner at the meeting of the American Institute of Planners in Anaheim on February 7, 8 and 9, 1963, with reasonable expenses and travel by City vehicle allowed. Motion carried. Req. Pos, Dir, of The City Administrator presented a letter Public Works from the City Engineer proposing creation of a position of Director of Public Works in Range 56, and requesting Council consideration for appointment to that position not later than July 1, 1963; and further recommend- ing that the position of City Engineer be retained in the salary schedule, to be possibly filled from the present staff at some future time. -11- (1/21/63) 200 Page #12 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Atty. to Prep. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Ordinance & Changes Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance establishing a Department of Public Works and creating a position of Director of Public Works, es- tablishing the necessary salary changes. Motion carried. Mrs. Lea Hood App't. Mayor Lambert at this time appointed Miss Library Commission Lea Hood in the Library Commission to replace Mrs. Douglas Hough, whose term had expired. Appointment On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the appointment of Miss Lea Hood to the Library Commission for a term retroactive from July 1, 1962, and extending to June 30, 1965. Motion carried. Committee Appts. Mayor Lambert then announced the following Announced Committee appointments; Councilman Welch and Councilman Gisler as a committee to meet with Stone and Youngberg, Bond Consultants, on the issuance of proposed water bonds. Mayor Lambert and Councilman Stewart as a committee to meet with the Oil Producers in an effort to set up an orderly system of cleaning up oil blighted areas in the City. Golden West Park The City Administrator directed the attendion Development of the Council to a proposal for the develop- ment of Golden West Park, with a recommend- ation that authorization be made for the appropriation for Capital Outlay in the amount of $22,000.00 to accomplish such development. Appropriation Auth. On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, To Develop_ Park Council authorized the appropriation of _ $22,000.00 for Capital Outlay for the develop- ment of Golden West Park, from the Capital Outlay Fund. Motion carried. Municipal. Court Req. The City Administrator informed the Council Auth. to Cut Door that a request had been received from the Municipal Court for authorization to cut a doorway from the Civil Division into the main hallway of the Court Building, closing an existing double door and removing a railing, for which a cost of approximately $275.00 had been estimated by the Maintenance Department; and he recommended that Council consider authorization of the work.. Eng. Dept. Auth. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, To Proceed Council authorized the Engineering Depart- ment to proceed in the accomplishment of the work requested by the Municipal Court. Motion carried. Proposed Additions The City Administrator informed the Council To Beach Ordinance that a copy of a proposed addition to the Beach Ordinance had been presented, and suggested that, if Council concurred that this legislation was needed, they direct the Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance amendment. Atty. Auth, to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Prep. Ord. Amend. Council directed the Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance amendment to provide the addition to the Beach Ordinance. Motion carried. P.E. R/W The City Administrator informed the Council State Condemn. that he had been advised by the City Attorney that the State Highway Department would probably dismiss the condemnation action on that portion of the vacated Pacific Electric right-of-way jointly owned by the City and the rail- road, and stated that he believed when this dismissal occurred, that the Council should be in a position to negotiate with the Pacific Electric to acquire their half interest. No action was taken on the matter. -12- (1/21/63) 201 Page #13 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Plan. Dir. Req. The City Administrator informed the Council Ac . of Park Sites that he had received a letter from the Planning Director suggesting that the City investigate the acquisition of a t acre parcel on the north side of Taylor Street, west of Goldenwest Street, which contains an exist- ing Lake, to be used as a park site; and also investigate the pos- sible acquisition of State property located south of Talbert Avenue and west of Goldenwest Street, which is being excavated for freeway fill - such property also to be used as a potential park site. Admin.to Contact On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, State &_Negotiate Council directed the Administrator to contact the State immediately in this matter and proceed with negotiations toward the possible acquisition of both parcels. Motion carried. P.A. Req. Ext. of The City Administrator informed the Richfield Gass. Contr. Council that the Purchasing Agent had suggested an extension of our present gas- oline contract with Richfield Oil company for a 60 day period, in order that we might investigate the possibility of obtaining better commitments in the renewal by cooperating with the County of Orange. P.A. Autb. to Ext. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Contract 60 Days Council authorized the Purchasing Agent to - extend the present gasoline contract with the Richfield Oil Corporation for 60 days. Motion carried. Ed",son Prep. The City Administrator then presented the Re. Poss. Purch. matter of the possible purchase of the Southern California Edison property, located at the corner of Lake Street and Palm Avenue. Admin. to Negotiate On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, ForAppraisal Council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate for an appraisal of the Edison property. Motion carried. Pol. Chief Req. The City Administrator informed the'Council Reimb. for Exp. that he had been informed by the Chief of Police that he was required to attend a zone meeting to be held in Fresno on February 7th & 8th, and re- quested approval of reimbursement for necessary expenses.- Nec. Exp. Appr. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Fresno Mtg . Council authorized approval of necessary expenses to the Chief of Police while at- tending a Zone Meeting of the State Chiefs of Police at Fresno on February 7th & 8th. Motion carried. Req. Water at The City Administrator informed the Council Driftwood Prai ect that the immediate development of Driftwood Inn would require that water be furnished to the project, and recommended that they consider authorizing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for an extension of the line. Eng. to 'rep. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Plans & Specs. Council authorized the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the extension of a water line to the Huntington Driftwood project. Motion carried. Minutes Approved On motion by Welch, seconded by Wells, .ian.�7, 963 Council approved the minutes of the - regular meeting of January 7, 1963, as transcribed and mailed. Motion carried. Payroll Register On motion by Welch, seaanded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Payroll Register for January 10, 1963, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion darried. -13- (1/21163) 202 Page #14 - Minutes, January 21, 1963 Warrant Register Approved On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Council approved the Warrant Register for January 21, 1963, on recom®endation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Informal Mtg, Mayor Lambert called a meeting of the Council Jan. 22 - 7PM as an informal Committee of the Whole for Tuesday, January 22, 1963, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., to meet with representatives of the Huntington Beach Company for discussion of Beach Maintenance and Lifeguard problems. Informal Mtg. Mayor Lambert then called a meeting of the Feb. 4 - 7 AM Council as an informal Committee of the Whole for Monday, February 4, 1963, at 7:00 o'clock A.M., for a study session. Meeting an motion by Gisler, seconded by Welch, Adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned, Motion carried. ATTEST: City C� , k City Clerk and d*-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach,. California Mayor -14- (1/21/63)