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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-02-04MINUTES 207 Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 4, 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 given by the Rev. Arlie Starn, minister of the Church of God, Huntington Beach. Councilmen Present: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen Absent: None Dep'-. Reports On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Reed & Filed the reports of the Building Department, Engineering Department, Fire Department, Lifeguard Department and Recreation Department for January, 1963, were received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Red Cross Granted On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Perm. to Solicit_ Council granted permission to the Hunting- ton Beach Branch of the American Red Cross to conduct their annual fund raising campaign during the month of March, 1963, subject to registration of solicitors with the Police Department. Motion carried. J. Letter o ^ommendarion Gibbons Company. Ree'd. & Filed Motion carried. The Clerk read a letter of commendation for the Police Department from Mr. Harold E. Osborne, manager of the Warren W. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, the letter was received and ordered filed. O.C.Crippled Childrens On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Soc.- .Perm. Granted Council granted permission for the Orange Ta Solicit _ County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., to place coin containers for the 1963 Easter Seal Campaign in various business locations within the City between March 14th and April 14th, 1963, subject to approval of the business establishments; and granted permission for solicitors to sell lilies as lapel ornaments, on April 5th and 6th, 1963, subject to registration of the solicitors with the Police Department. Motion carried. E_s`guire�Bar noise emanating from the Reed & Filed Motion carried. The Clerk presented a letter signed by 13 residents of the 100 block on Main Street, registering a complaint against excessive Esquire Bar at 117 Main Street in the City On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, the letter was received and ordered filed. Moving of House A letter from Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Basham of Protested _ 315 Yorktown Street, City, and Mr. & Mrs. Fierro, owners of adjacent property, pro- testing the moving of a house to a location at 315 Yorktown Street, was presented for Council consideration. -1- (2/4/63) WS Page #2 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Bldg. Dir. Auth. Following some discussion by the Council, To Issue Permit a motion was made by Welch, seconded by Stewart, that the Building Director be auth- orized to issue a permit for the moving of this building, Motion carried. Claim for Damages - The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. H. E. Mr. H.E. Erhart Erhart of 13361 Safford Street, Garden Grove, making claim against the City for damages incurred to his car while traveling on Garfield Street within the City. Claim Denied - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Ref._ to_A_tty & lns. Council denied the claim of Mr. Erhart, and referred it to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. Claim for Damages The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Kath- Kathleen_M. Downey leen M. Downey, 6301 Warner Avenue, Space 40, City, making claim against the City for damages incurred to her car while traveling on Bolsa Chica Street between McFadden and Dovewood Streets. Claim Denied - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Ref. to Atty & Ins. Council denied the claim of Mrs. Downey, and referred it to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. No Oral Mayor Lambert called for oral communications, Conununicati,ons but there was no one present in the audience who wished to speak at this time. Final Adoption The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Tract Map #4339 City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map #4339 for adoption: Developer: Deane,Bros. - Huntington Beach, California; Engineer: Voorheis- Trindle-Nelson, Inc., Westminster, California; Location: NW corner of Adams Avenue and Cannery Street; Legal Description: Being a sub- division of a portion of the Ek of the SEk of Section 1-6-11; Number of Lots: 83; Total Acreage: 26.868; that the map had been certified by the City Engineer and the Planning Director to be true and correct in accordance with provisions of the City Subdivision Code. The City Council may accept dedication as shown on the map, and in addition, approve the final map subject to the _following conditions: The City Clerk's signature shall be withheld pending the submittal and completion on the enumerated requirements: 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, drainage, engineering and inspections. 2. Certification by the Planning the developer and the Talbert County Health Department. 3. Bonds for improvement. 4. Signature of agreement. 5. Certificate of Insurance. 6. Approval from County Surveyor. 7. Bond for monuments. Tract Map #4339 Adopted the Planning Commission. Commission of an agreement between Water District, and approval by the On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Final Tract Map #4339 was adopted, subject to compliance with conditions stipulated by Motion carried. -2- (2/4/b3) 209 Page #3 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Public Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the P.C. Res. #304 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 304 of the Planning Commis- sion, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 304, on property located on the west side of Ash Street and south of Cypress Avenue, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 304 as published in the Huntington Beach News on January 24, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 4th day of February, 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 con- sidering a petition for a change of zone from; A-1-X General Agricultural District, as adopted by Interim Ordinance No. 668, to: R-2 Two Family Residence District. 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 proposed change of zone. Nearing 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. Fannin- Director Planning Director Warner pointed out the Warner area involved in this Zone Case on a map, and gave the Council a resume' of the Planning Commissions reasons for recommending the change of zone., Zone Case #304 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. 304. Motion carried. Public Hearing Mayor Lambert announced that this was the P.C. Res. ft305 day and hour set for a public hearing on Resolution No. 305 of the Planning Commis- sion, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 305, on property located on the east side of Cannery Street and south of Adams Avenue, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 305, as published in the Huntington Beach News on January 24, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday the 4th day of February, 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 con- sidering a petition for a change of zone from: C-2 Community Bus- iness District, to: R-3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Written Protest; The Clerk informed the Council that they Presented had been provided with copies of the Planning Directors transmittal and the Resolution of the Planning Commission, and read a letter of protest from Mrs. Harold Perrin of 20072 Shorewood Circle, City; also a petition signed by Mr. & Mrs. Willie G. Gunn of 20082 Shorewood Circle, City, and 47 other property owners, protesting the change of zone proposed. Rearina Opened Mayor Lambert then declared the hearing - open. -3- (2/4/63) 210 Page #4 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Mrs. Albert E._Kina Mrs. Albert E. King of 20092 Shorewood Circle, City, addressed the Council to register a protest against the proposed change of zone, and submitted a petition signed by 10 additional property owners in the area involved. Norwood T. Eatmon Mr. Norwood T. Eatmon, 9162 Mediterranean Drive, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the proposed change of zone, and protested the fact that many of the property owners did;not receive notice of the hearing before the Planning Commission. M. J. McKay Mr. M. J. McKay of 20122 Shorewood Circle, addressed the Council and registered a protest against the proposed change of zone, also stating that various home owners did not receive notice prior to the hearing which had been held by the Planning Commission. Dan Marcus Mr. Dan Marcus, 9172 Mediterranean Drive, City, addressed the Council and protested the change of zone, stating that he believed a reappraisal would be necessary if the zone change were permitted. Leon. Jackson Mr. Leon Jackson, 20152 Harbor isle, City, addressed the Council and registered a protest against the proposed change of zone. Wm. C. Cue Mr. William G. Cue of 20081 Shorewood Circle, City, addressed the Council and protested the proposed change of zone, stating that the Subdivider has not given any indication of the use he expects to make of property under the revised zone. E. D. Fox Mr. E. D. Fox, 20131 Shorewood Circle, City addressed the Co ncil and protested the change of zone, and stated that he believed Mr. eane should inform the residents of the proposed plans for the property. Janes Deane Mr. James Deane, representing Williamson Park Wmsn.. Park Co. Company, the petitioner for the zone change, addressed the Council and stated that the developer had never withheld the fact that they expected to ask for a zone change in this area. He informed the Council that part of the property has already been sold for use for commercial purposes. Mrs. Barbara O'Connor Mrs. Barbara O'Connor of 9141 Mediterranean, City, addressed the Council and protested the proposed change of zone, based on a lack of notice to the people in the area at the time the hearing was held before the Planning Commission. M.J.McKay Mr. M. J. McKay again addr.essed.the Council, and stated that there were no.fences in the area and that it would be possible for traffic to cut across from Shorewood Circle to the property in question. Hearing Closed Mayor Lambert then informed the people in the audience that he believed a representative group had been permitted to speak and closed the hearing. Planning Director Planning Director Warner pointed out the area Warner involved in this zone case on a map, and gave the Council a resume' of the Planning Commis- sions reasons for recommending the change of zone. He also informed the people that notices for the Planning Commission hearing on the matter were sent third class and were sent to occupants by street address, since the names of the property owners were not yet available on the Assessor's roll. He stated that this was the only method they could use to send out such notices. Res. #305 On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Def. to 2/18/63 Council deferred a decision on this zone case until the meeting of February 18, 1963. Motion carried. -4- (2/4/63) Page #5 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 211 Recess Called Council Reconvened Mayor Lambert called a recess of the Council at 8:20 o'clock P.M. - Council was reconvened at 8:40 o'clock F.M. by the Mayor. Pablic Hearin; 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 Section 2423 to 2425.8 of Article 242 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code as amended, as published in the Huntington Beach News on January 24, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, February 4, 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. Hearin 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 a Special Permit fort 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 ClosinFx Terry Dri�Je day and hour set for a public hearing on a request which had been submitted.for the closing of Terry Drive to through vehicular traffic at a point 600' more or less east of Beach Boulevard, and requested the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on the request for the closing of Terry Drive, as published in the Huntington Beach News, on January 24, 1963, setting the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday the 4th day of February, 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 the closing of Terry Drive, an east -west street 2200' in length, extending from Beach Boulevard easterly to Irby Lane, and approximately 1320' south of Heil Avenue. Closure to through vehicular traffic to be located 600',more or less, east of Beach Boulevard. Petition to Close The Clerk then received a petition presented Texmy Dr. Presented by Mr. Gerald Gresham, 8201 Terry Drive, ;""° City, and signed by 26 property owners living on Terry Drive, requesting the closing of the street as proposed, because of: (1) Parking of overflow from commercial area, causing property damage; and (2) Cars traveling at a high rate of speed and endangering lives of others. -5- (2/4/63) 212 Page #6 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Protest Against The Clerk then presented a letter of protest Closing Terry Dr, against the closing of Terry Drive, signed by Mr. Howard W. Peehl and Josephine Peehl, 8391 Lambert Drive, City. The Clerk further presented a petition signed by Mr. J. L. Sigler, 8342 Bryant Drive, City, and 132 other property owners, protesting the proposed closing of Terry Drive, for the follow- ing reasons; (1) Additional traffic would be thereby routed to Heil Avenue, creating unnecessary dangerous congestion in the vicinity of the Westmont School; (2) Residents of the tract homes adjacent to Terry Drive would be greatly inconvenienced from this limitation of access to Beach Boulevard; (3) Fire and Police Department vehicles would be hampered in providing adequate service to the homes in the areas adjacent to Terry Drive; (4) A serious bottleneck condition would result at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Heil Avenue, through the inadequacy of the existing width of Heil Avenue to accommodate the increased traffic that would result from such action. Hearing Opened Mayor Lambert then declared the hearing open. Gerald L. Gresham Mr. Gerald L. Gresham, 8201 Terry Drive, City, addressed the Council and gave reasons why he believed the street should be closed. S.A. Suermann Mr. S. A. Suermann of Lambert Drive, addressed the Council and spoke against the proposed closure of Terry Drive, stating that fire and ambulance services would be restricted if this were done. Wm. O'Connor of the street. Mrs. Johnson closing of the Monroe Street uation. Fred Phillips Mrs. William O'Connor, 8251 Terry llrive, city, addressed the Council and spoke for the closing A Mrs. Johnson of 16752 Jeffery Circle, City, addressed the City and spoke against the street, and stated that she believed a stop sign on at the intersection of Terry Drive, would help the sit - Engineering Department traffic on Terry Drive. Mr. Fred Phillips, 8141 Bryant Drive, City, addressed the Council and asked whether the had conducted a traffic study on the vehicular James R. Wheeler Mr. James R. Wheeler, City Engineer, addressed City Engineer the Council and the audience, and reported on the study and traffic count which had been made in December, 1962, and stated that it was done both before and after the Christmas counts were made. Mr. Phillips Mr. Phillips then again addressed the Council and stated that he was against the closing of the street, until controls are placed on Heil Avenue. Mrs. Wanda Mayfield Mrs. Wanda Mayfield, 16742 Irby Lane, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the closing of the street. William Fer&uson Mr. William Ferguson, manager of the Fantastic Fair, addressed the Council and stated that he was against the closing of the street N,rs. ShirleX Sterrett Mrs. Shirley Sterrett, 8161 Terry Drive, City, addressed the Council to speak for the closing of the street, and stated that people shopping at Fantastic Fair are taking up parking space in front of their homes, and leaving their yards and driveways littered with shopping carts from the shopping center. -6- (2/4/63) 213 Page #7 - Minutes, February 4, 1_963 Mrs. Frank Spencer Mrs. Frank Spencer, 8271 Terry Drive, City, addressed the Council and spoke for the closing of the street for similar reasons. Mrs. Phillip Merchant Mrs. Phillip Merchant, 16742 Jeffery Circle, addressed the Council and spoke against the closing of the Street. . James Tcdu Mrs. James Todd of 16571 Wheeler Circle, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the closing of the street. Mrs. Sheila Patterson Mrs. Sheila Patterson, 8181 Terry Drive, City, addressed the Council and spoke for s the closing of the street. Mr_. Knute Larsen Mr. Knute Larsen, 8381 Lambert Drive, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the closing of the street. Phillip Merchant Mr. Phillip Merchant, 16742 Jeffery Circle, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the proposed closing of the street. Mm Ward McIntyre Mrs. Ward McIntyre, 8382 Terry Drive, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the proposed closing of the street. Harvey Ferrier Mr. Harvey Ferrier, 16702 Irby Lane, City, addressed the Council and spoke against the proposed closing of the street. Gerald Gresham Mr. Gerald Gresham.again addressed the Council and stated that the issue primarily concerned those people who actually live on Terry Drive. He stated that more than two-thirds of the cars going down this street go straight through to Beach Boulevard. Audience - At this time, Mayor Lambert called for a Pro & Con show of hands in the audience to ascertain how many people were for the closing and how many were against it. The vote showed a Large majority were against the proposed street closing. William Brown Mr. William A. Brown, who resides at the corner of Irby Land and Terry Drive, addressed the Council and stated that the Engineering Department, which he considered a competant body, had recommended closure and he suggested that the City follow their recommendation. Hearin¢ Closed Mayor Lambert then informed the audience that he believed all sides of this matter had been heard and that anything additional was merely repetition, and ordered the hearing closed. Fire Cbi.ef Fire Chief Delbert Higgins addressed the Delbert Higgins Council and the audience and gave reasons why he believed the street should not be closed, stating that adequate access for fire vehicles was necessary; also that the closing would result in insufficient water mains in the area. He stated that half of this street and water mains have not been completed, and informed the Council of the need for additional fire hydrants in this area. +- Police Chief Police Chief Robidoux, when called upon Robidoux by the Mayor, informed the Council and the audience that hd believed the closing of this street might eliminate one problem, but would cause another in the increased traffic load on Heil Avenue. -7- (2/4/63) 214 Page #8 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Request to Close On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, the Terry Dr. Denied Council denied the request for the closing of Terry Drive. Motion carried. Bids Presented - Purchasing Agent Brander Castle presented the Bldg. Dept. Sedan bids he had obtained for one two -door sedan for the Building Department, as follows; Groth Chevrolet, Chevy II H.B. $ 1816.88, Inc. sales -tax Mandic Motors, Inc. - Valiant H.B. $ 1892.76, Inc. sales tax Main Street Garage - Rambler Am. " $ 1659.11, Inc. sales tax Mel Burnes Ford - Falcon L.B. $ 1853.36, Inc. sales tax McPeek Plymouth Center - Valiant -Ana.$ 1768.00, Inc. sales tax Main St. Garage On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Low Bid Accepted Council authorized the Purchasing Agent to accept the low bid of the Main Street Garage for a Rambler American for the sum of $1659.11, net, and proceed to purchase same. Motion carried. Ded. Impr. Pres. A communication from the City Engineer recom- Tracts #4357-61 mending acceptance by Council of improvements dedicated for public use on Tracts #4357 thru. #4361 (A.L. Gindling), and authorization for the release of the Sub- division Bonds, was presented for Council consideration. Ded. Impr. On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Accepted Council accepted the improvements dedicated for public use on Tracts #4357 thru #4361, and authorized the release of the Subdivision Bonds. Motion carried. Ded. Impr. Pres. A communication from the Engineer recommend - Tract #4148 ing acceptance by the Council of improvements dedicated for public use on Tract #4148 (Fashion Homes Inc.), and authorization for the release of the Sub- division Bond, was presented for Council consideration. Ded. Impr. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Accepted Council accepted the improvements dedicated for public use on Tract #4148, and author- ized the release of the Subdivision Bond. Motion carried. Beach Blvd. Water Main A communication from the Engineer informing Ext. Comp.- Pint. Req.-Council that the water main extension on Beach Blvd. north of Slater Avenue had been completed, and requesting Council approval for the payment of $2,883.00 from the Water Fund to Plumbing Contractors, Inc., was presented for Council consideration. Pmt. Auth. to Plumb. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Contractors, Inc. Council approved the Engineers recommend- ation and authorized the payment of $2,883.00 from the Water Fund to Plumbing Contractors, Inc. for the construction of the water main extension on Beach Boulevard. Motion carried. Parksbro Constr. Req. A transmittal from the City Engineer of a Final Prog. Pmt. request from Parksbro Construction Co. for Water Well No. 1 the Final Progress Payment of $117.33 on Water Well No. 1, with a recommendation that Council accept the completed well and authorize payment of the bill, was presented for Council consideration. Water Well #1 Ace. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Pint. Auth. -Parksbro Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and accepted the completed Water Well No. 1, and authorized payment of $117.33 from the Water Fund to the Parksbro Construction Company for the Final Progress Payment, and directed the Clerk to record a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. -8- (2/4/63) 215 Page #9 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Water Main - Sewer A communication from the Engineer inform - Heil Ave. Complete ing the Council that work had been completed Payment Requested in the construction of a Water Main and m Sanitary Sewer Extension in Heil Avenue, east of Bolsa Chica Street, and requesting approval of payment of $2,694.90 from the Water Fund, and $1,717.57 from the Sewer Fund to Philip L. Gabriel, was presented for Council consideration. Prot. Auth. to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Philip Gabriel Council authorized the payment of $2,694.90 from the Water Fund to Philip L. Gabriel, under a Reimbursement Agreement. Motion carried. Res. #1716 - On motion by Wells, seconded by Stewart, Adopted— Resolution No. 1716 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZ- ING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE SEWER FUND," which had here- tofore been presented 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 Req.-Trans. of Fees A communication from the Engineer informing To 0.C.Flood Control Council that, in accordance with an agree- - ment between the City and the Orange County Flood Control District, a payment is due on Westminster Channel. C-4 from fees collected, and requesting Council to authorize the transfer of $75,000.00 from funds in the Planned Local Drainage Facilities Fund - Area #2, payable to Orange County Flood Control District, was presented for Council consideration. Res. t=1717 On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Adopted Resolution No. 1717 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZ- ING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE PLANNED LOCAL DRAINAGE FACIL- ITIES AREA #2 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: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ded. lrapr. Pies. A communication from the Engineer recom- Tract #4114 mending acceptance by the Council of improvements dedicated for public use on Tract #4114 (Deane Bros.), and authorizing the release of the Sub- division Bond, was presented for Council consideration. Ded. Impr. Acc. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, T,:act #4114, Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and accepted the improvements dedicat- ed for public use on Tract #4114, and authorized the release of the Subdivision Bond. Motion carried. Res. #1690 - The Clerk presented Resolution #1690 giving Vacation. of Graham notice of intention to vacate a portion of Graham Street in the City, for Council consideration. Deferred to On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Feb. 18, 1.963 action on this matter was deferred until the meeting of February 18, 1963. Motion carried. Req. Leave,of Absence A communication from the City Engineer, Harold Goodfield transmitting a request from Mr. Harold Goodfield, an employee of the Maintenance Department, for a three month leave of absence, and recommending approval therefor, was presented for Council consideration. -9- (2/4/63) ��6 Page #10 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Leave of Absence On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Authorized Council granted a three month leave of absence to Mr. Harold Goodfield, an employee of the Maintenance Department. Motion carried. Engr. Req. to A communication from the City Engineer request - Employ Personnel ing Council authorization to recruit two ad- ditional employees in the Engineering Depart- ment to replace employees who have left the service, was presented for Council consideration. Employment of On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Council 2 Authorized authorized the City Engineer to proceed with the recruitment of two additional employees to replace those who have left the City. Motion carried. Noel Goule' A communication from. the Fire Chief, request - Trans. Reg. ing transfer of Mr. Noel Goule' from the Street Department tothe Fire Department as a Fireman-Hoseman, Range 34-A, to be effective as soon as possible, was presented for Council consideration. Noel Goule' to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, F.D, Fire.-Hoseman Council authorized the transfer of Mr. Goule' to the Fire Department as a Fireman- Hoseman in Range 34-A, effective February 5, 1963. Motion carried. Steering Comm. The Clerk presented a communication from Recomm. Chan&es Mr. E. A. Hartsook, Chairman of the Citizens Steering Committee, making recommendation that Mrs. Vern Langenbeck and Mr. Bill Kettler be appointed to the Committee to replace Mr. Richard LaRue and Dr. Charles Gruber, and further making recommendations for future plans of the Committee, for Council consideration. Changes On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the recommendations of the Citizens Steering Committee in regard to appointments and future plans for the Committee. Motion carried. Req.-Cal. Gas Trans. A communication from the California Gas To Pres. Franchise Transmission Company of Los Angeles regard- ing the termination of a franchise between their company and the City, and requesting the opportunity to present another for negotiation, was presented for Council consideration. Comm. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Rec'd & Filed the communication from the California Gas Transmission Company was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Ord. #950 - The Clerk informed the Council that Ordinance Z.C. #303 in Error No. 950, which had been given a first reading to the Council at the meeting of January 21, 1963, had included Zone Case No. 303 in error, as this Zone Case had been denied by the Council. Ord. #950 - 2ud Read. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, the Z.C. #303 Deleted Clerk was directed to give Ordinance No. 950 a second reading by title, with that section concerning Zone Case No. 303 deleted. Motion carried. Ord. #950 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 950 as amended, Second Reading a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. 302; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLAS- SIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.51 (Sectional District Map 2-6-11)." -10- (2/4/63) 217 Page #11 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Ord. #950 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Ad meted Ordinance No. 950, as amended between the first and second readings, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. #951 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 951 a second Second Read.iLg reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. 267; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING SECTION 9211.61 (Sect- ional District Map 18-6-10." Ord, #951 On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Ao�ted Ordinance No. 951 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch,.Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord. #952 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 952 a first First Readies reading in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO LIFEGUARDS FOR PRIVATE BEACHES: ADDING ARTICLE 758 TO THE HUNT- INGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." Res. #1718 - On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, ALo2ted Resolution No. 1718 - "A RESOLUTION OF, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING ANY REGULATION WHICH WOULD REDUCE LOCAL CONTROL AND REMOVE LOCAL TAXING POWER OVER BOATS," which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by the, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NONE: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Fire Chief Req. The City Administrator presented a trans - To Hire & Promote mittal from the Fire Chief requesting Council authorization to promote and hire personnel as follows: Employ: Mr. John H. Backen as Fireman-Hoseman, Range 34-A, effective 2/7/63 Mr. William R. Hermstead as Fireman-Hoseman, Range 34-A, effective 2/11/63 Mr. Ronald Brady as Fireman-Hoseman, Range 34-A, effective 2/15/63 Promote: Mr. Mike Hennessey from Auto -Fireman to Fire Engineer, Range 36-C, effective 2/15/63 Mr. Donald Moore from Auto -Fireman to Fire Engineer, Range 36-C, effective 2/15/63 Promotions- On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Employment Apr. Council approved, the promotions and -' additional personnel as requested by the Fire Chief. Motion carried. Bldg. Dir. Req. The City Administrator presented a commun- To Incr. Alloc. ication from the Director of Building and Safety, requesting Council authorization to increase allocations within his Department as follows: 2 Typist Clerks, 1 Plumbing Inspector, 1 Electrical Inspector; and'to create the following allocations: 1 Chief Structural Inspector, I Chief Plumbing Inspector, 1 Chief Electrical Inspector; and to permit. the employment, subject to approval of the Council, of personnel needed to carry on the work within the Department. -11- (2/4/63) U Page #12 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Atty. to Prep. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Council Amend. Pers. Ord. directed the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the personnel ordinance establish- i n g the requested allocations for the Building Department. Motion carried. Req. Pmt. to State The City Administrator informed the Council Land Transfer that the City has been indebted to the State in the amount of $10,000.00, plus interest on a payment on the acreage purchased at the intersection of Highway 39 and 101, which was due on July 1, 1962, and that the fact that this property has not been purchased created some problems in final- izing the Driftwood Inn Lease. Mr. Miller recommended that Council authorize payment in full to the State Highway Department in the amount of $20,000.00, plus the interest due, in order to clear up this matter. Pmt. Auth. to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, State Hiwy_Dept_. Council authorized the payment to the State - Highway Department, of $20,000, plus int- erest due, in full for the purchase of the property at the inter- section of Fi.ghway 39 and 101. Motion carried. Emp. Residence - The Administrator informed the Council that Personnel Code certain problems were being created as a result of the City Personnel Ordinance requirement that all employees reside within the City limits after completion of their 6 month probation period. Mr. Miller informed the Council that various methods are used by adjacent cities, and suggested that Council might consider employment of anyone residing within pbe toll free dialing area of Huntington Beach. Residence Territory Following some discussion on this matter, a Limits Expanded motion was made by Welch, seconded by Gisler, that the Attorney and the Administrator be instructed to proceed with the preparation of legislation permitting an expansion of the territory in which a City employee might reside. Motion carried. Franwin Oil Co. The City Attorney informed the Council that Proposal Pres, he believed the proposal of:Mr. Payne of the Franwin Oil Company, regarding oil leases on municipal property within the area he proposes to redevelop under the oil recovery program, should be given some consideration. Ref. to City Atty On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Study &_Keport Council referred the matter to the City Attorney for study and report back to Council. Motion carried. P.D. Req. Emp. The City Administrator presented a communica- Wilson & Sorenson tion from the Chief of Police requesting per- mission to employ Mr. Edward Wilson and Mr. Robert Sorenson as Policemen in Range 34-A, effective February 16,1963. Employment Auth. On motion b y Welch, seconded by Gisler, Policemen -Range 34-A Council authorized the Chief of Police to employ Mr. Wilson and Mr. Sorenson as Police- men in Range 34-A, with the effective date to be February 16, 1963. Motion carried. Need for Radar The City Administrator informed the Council E ui . Pres. that various problems arising within the City concerning the setting of speed limits and making traffic surveys, had resulted in a need for the City to own certain Radar Equipment. Mr. Miller stated that the equipment could be used by the Police Department, and with some additional equipment, could also be used by the Engineering Department. Purch. Agent to On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Procure Bids Council authorized the Purchasing Agent to procure bids for the purchase of needed radar equipment. Motion carried. -12- (2/4/63) 219 Page #13 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 City Yard & Mun. The City Administrator informed the Parking,IM2r. Pres. Council that he had been requested by the City Engineer to ascertain whether certain expansion improvements could be made at the City Yard, and that the cost would be approximately $5,300.00. These improvements and improvements on the gate area atthe eastern -end of the Municipal Parking Lot, were items that were needed but that he believed that action should be withheld until the preparation of the 1963-1964 budget. No action was taken on the matter. Poss. Park Sites A discussion was held by the Council on Discussed various areas within the City which might be obtainable for use as park sites. Admin. to Proceed On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, With Negotiations Council directed the Administrator to proceed with negotiations for possible purchase of park sites in various parts of the City. Motion carried. Req. 1st Reading Ord. #953 Ord. #953 - First Readin FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND Councilman Welch requested that the Clerk give Ordinance No.953 a first reading. The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 953 a first reading in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF H[INTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A CREATING THE OFFICE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR." County Fire Sta. The City Administrator informed the Council Contr. Renewal - that it was time to again review the Discussion Deferred contracts with the County of Orange for using the services of the Ocean View and Sunset Beach Fire Stations for the coming year. The matter was deferred for Council discussion at the morning study session on February 18, 1963, City Hall Expansion The City Administrator presented to the Presented Council for consideration, the matter of the possible expansion of the second floor of City Hall for additional office space, at an approximate cost of $6,000.00. Alterations On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Authorized building alterations to the second floor of the City Hall were authorized at an approximate cost of $6,000.00. Motion carried. W.O.C.W.B. Reimb, On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Auth. Council authorized the reimbursement of the West Orange County Water Board Mainten- ance & Operation Fund for the City's portion for December, 1962, in the amount of $7,198.72. Motion carried. W.O.C.W.B. Constr. The Clerk then presented a communication Acct. Bills Pres, from the West Orange County Water Board informing the Council that it had been necessary for the Board to establish a Construction Account to handle costs of work done on both Feeder No. 1 and Feeder No. 2, and presented bills for construction costs for January on Feeder No. 1, at $418.90, and for Feeder No. 2 at $281.00. Constr. Charges Reimb. Auth. construction charges to Feeder No. 1, and in the total amount Minutes Approved 1121 & 1/30/63 On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Council authorized the reimbursement of the West Orange County Water Board for to the City in connection with modification for the engineering costs on the Feeder No. 2, of $699.90. Motion carried. Meeting of January 30, carried. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Council approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 1963, and the Special 1963, as transcribed and mailed. Motion -13- (2/4/63) 220 Page #14 - Minutes, February 4, 1963 Payroll Register On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Payroll Register for January 25, 1963, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Warrant Register On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Warrant Register for February 4, 1963, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Informal Meeting; Mayor Lambert called a meeting of the Council 2/18/63 7 A.M. as an informal Committee of the Whole for Monday, February 18, 1963, in the Council Chamber at 7:00 o'clock A.M. for a study session. Meeting On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, the Adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: City k city MePrFan o icio C er of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Mayor -14- (2/4/63)