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Home My WebLink About1963-02-18221 MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 18, 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 Rev. Gordon Gilbert of the First Baptist Church of Huntington Beach. Councilmen Present: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen Absent: None Dept. Reports On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Reed & Filed the reports of the City Collector, City Treasurer, Chief of Police and Chamber of Commerce Manager for the month of January, 1963, were received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Annual P.D. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Repart_Rec'd the Annual Report of the Police Department for the period ending December 31, 1962, was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. H.M.Warner offer - A letter from Mr. Howard M. Warner and Surface Rights Norma L. Warner, 610 Eighth Street, City, making an offer of $7,500.00 for surface rights for Lots 9 and 10 in Block 1202, Vista Del Mar Tract, City, was presented for Council consideration. Ref, to Admin. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Study & Report Council referred the Warner's offer to the City Administrator for study and report back to Council. Motion carried. H.B.E.S. A communication from the Huntington Beach Ao`reciation Elementary School Board expressing their thanks to the City for their cooperation in making a playground area on Sixth Street for children housed in the First Baptist Church as a temporary School, was presented for Council consideration. H.B.E.S. Comm. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Rec'd & Filed the communication from the Huntington Beach M Elementary School Board was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Hudson Request - The Clerk presented a letter from -Harry R. Repair Oak Street Hudson, 17192 Oak Street, City, requesting Council to take steps to repair Oak Street. Refs, to City On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, the Engr. to lnvestigate request of Mr. Hudson was referred to the City -Engineer for investigation and report. Motion carried. Gallienne Complaint A letter from Mr. Peter F. Gallienne, 617 D2RaiZe to Home Frankfort Street, City, registering a complaint because rain waters backed up into his house damaging carpets and floors, and requesting Council to take action to alleviate this problem, was presented for Council consideration. —1— (2/18/63) 222 Wage #2 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Ref. to Engr. to On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Correct Problem the complaint from Mr. Gallienne was refer- red to the City Engineer with instructions to correct the situation if possible. Motion carried. Kiwanis Req. to A letter from the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Solicit Beach requesting permission to solicit don- ations for a benefit performance to be held at the local theater, and requesting permission to use a sound truck to advertise the project, was presented for consideration of the Council. Kiwanis Granted On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Perm. to Solicit the Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach was granted permission to solicit donations for their benefit performance, and to use a sound truck in connection therewith. Motion carried. R.H, Grant Appeal The Clerk presented a communication from to Coad.- DV #181 Robert H. Grant & Company, registering an appeal to the conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission in granting a Division of Land - DV #181. Pub. Hearing Ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, 3/4/63 DV #181 Council ordered a public hearing on the appeal of Robert H. Grant & Company for Monday, March 4, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Anaheim Res. Opp. A communication from the City of Anaheim, Assembly__Bill.,'#28 transmitting a copy of their Resolution No. 63R-104 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 28," and requesting Council to consider taking a similar stand, was presented for consideration. Atty. to Prep. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, the Similar Res. City Attorney was directed to prepare a similar Resolution for presentation to the Council, opposing Assembly Bill No. 28. Motion carried. Costa Mesa Res, The Clerk presented a communication from Survey Fli&ht Pattern the City"of Costa Mesa transmitting a copy of their Resolution No. 63-23 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DIRECTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO CAUSE AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY TO BE MADE OF FLIGHT PATTERNS IN THE COASTAL AREAS; OFFERING TO SHARE IN THE COSTS THEREOF, AND URGING THAT DECISION BE DEFERRED ON THE PROPOSED "LEISURE WORLD" DEVELOPMENT UNTIL SUCH STUDY IS COMPLETED," and requesting Council cooperation in the effort to solve the flight pattern problem involved. Comm. Reed & Filed carried. On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, the communication from the City of Costa Mesa was received and ordered filed. Motion Fountain Valley A communication from the City of Fountain Resolutions Pres. Valley, transmitting copies of their Resol- ution No. 1155 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY OPPOSING REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE STATE SENATE", and Resolution No. 1156 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY OPPOSING THE STATE WITHHOLDING TAX," and requesting Council to consider taking similar action, was presented for Council consideration. Atty. to Prep. Res. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Opp. State With. Tax the City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution for Council consideration opposing the State Withholding Tax. Motion carried. -2- (2/18/63) 223 Page # 3 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Starrd-r..'idi�e Req. The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. W. pa x Asia Strti�et H. Standridge, 17182 Ash Street, City, re- questing Council to take steps to repair Ash Street, for Council consideration. Ref, to Enr, On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, For_Study the request of Mrs, Standridge was referred to the City Engineer for study. Motion carried. k.lw ?.Ca -a Cancer Soy:. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, a fktc _.__to 5ollctt request from the American Cancer Society for permission to conduct their 1963 Cancer Crusade during April, 1963, was granted with the stipulation that the solicitors register with the Police Department. Motion carried. Coi.-,m. ".,e.ague of Cities The Clerk presented a letter from Richard 1n Lieu of Tax - Boats Carpenter, Executive Director of the League of California Cities, regarding action taken by the League, opposing legislation providing for an in lieu tax with respect to boats, Conan. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Reed & Filed the communication from Mr. Carpenter was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. Tract Map #3898 - The Clerk presented a letter from Mr. Dale He�inly: Protest H. Heinly, Attorney representing Holland Homes, Inc., protesting conditions imposed by the City Planning Commission on Tentative Tract Map #3898, and requesting Council to hear the matter. Include on Agenda On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, 2/25;63 Council directed that the protest of Holland Homes, Inc. be included in the Agenda for February 25, 1963, for hearing by the Council. Motion carried. Ell -man. ker.-Mem. hall The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. A. TeenaEe Dance Ellman, 506 Ninth Street, City, requesting permission to rent Memorial Hall for a teenage dance on March 8, 1963, for profit. Denied On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, s zµmi s s cix: Council denied the permission to hold the teenage dance on March 8, 1963. Motion carried. tdm. Schryer - Safety Mr. William Schryer, 304 Springdale Street, Council Main St. Curve City, representing the Huntington Beach Safety Council, addressed the Council and reported on the study which had been made on the curve on Main Street near Clay. He presented -;. recommendations made by the Safety Council to eliminate some of the hazards of this curve. City Engineer City Engineer Wheeler informed the Council Wheeler that any horizontal realignment made at this point, as recommended by the Safety Council, would result in the necessity of relocation of Standard Oil Pipelines. Engr. Auth, to Following some discussion by the Council, Proceed a motion was made by Welch, seconded by Stewart, that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with remedial measures, in line with recommendations of the Safety Council. Motion carried. -3- (2/18/63) Page #4 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Protest Against Mr. Peter Chirico, who identified himself as Coast Ambulance Serv. a Veterans of Foreign Wars service officer, addressed Us Council to represent Mr. Gene J. Drosti of 7832 Alhambra Avenue, City, in a possible overcharge made by the Coast Ambulance Service in taking Mr. Drosti to the Long Beach Veterans Hospital. Mr. Chirico presented information to the Council in this matter, and requested that they consider revocation of the license of the Coast Ambulance Service. J. F. Thompson Mr. John F. Thompson, 727 Williams Street, VFW H8 Position City, Commander of the local V.F.W. Post No. 3876, addressed the Council and informed them that the charges made by Mr. Chirico were not made through his organization. Mr. Thompson stated that if the charges are true, the Post would ask for Council action. George Goodwin Mr. George Goodwin, owner of tte Coast Coast Ambulance Sear. Ambulance Service, addressed the Council and gave them a report of circumstances in- volved in the case. Wayne White Mr. Chirico then introduced Mr. Wayne White, W son of -Mrs. Drosti, who told the Council of the circumstances relating to the case from his standpoint. Recess Mayor Lambert called a recess of the Council Called at 8:26 o'clock P.M. Council Reconvened Council was reconvened at 8:45 o'clock P.M. by the Mayor, Chief Higgins Fire Chief Higgins informed the Council that Mrs. Drosti brought Mr. Drosti into the Fire Station at 6:15 P.M. for oxygen, and then he was dispatched to the Veterans Hospital by the Coast Ambulance Service at 6:30 P.M. Ref. to Admin On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, For Study Council referred the matter of a possible overcharge to the City Administrator to study and make recommendation to the Council. Motion carried. Pub. Hearing Ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Z.C. #290 Council ordered a public hearing for Monday, March 4, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case #290 of the Planning Commis- sion, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. Pub. Hearings Ordered On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, ,C.�#301� 309-312 Council ordered public hearings for Monday, March 4, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Cases #301, #309, #310, #311 and #312, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. P.C. Res. #306 The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Presented Planning Director of Resolution No. 306 of the City Planning Commission, recommending denial of Zone Case No. 306, to change the zone on three lots within Tract No. 4493, located on the Adams Avenue service road about 600' east of Cannery Street, from R-1 to R-5. Planning Director Planning Director Warner addressed the Council Warner and gave them a resume' of the Planning Commissions reasons for recommending denial of this Zone Case. Lone Case # 306 Denied carried. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, - Council concurred with the Planning Commis- sion and denied Zone Case No. 306. Motion -4- (2/18/63) 225 Page #5 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 P.C. Res. #307 The Clerk presented a transmittal from ReY.DDenJa.3 the City Planning Director of Resolution No. 307 of the City Planning Commission, recommending denial of Zone Case No. 307 on property located north of Talbert Avenue, and approximately 660i west of Goldenwest Street from.A-1-X to R-5. The Clerk also presented a communication from Mr. Walter C. Yoder, petitioner in this Zone Case, requesting that Council refer the case back to the Planning Commission for 60 days. Zone Case #307 On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Ref. Back to P.C. Council granted the request of Mr. Walter Yoder, and referred Zone Case No. 307 back to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. DV #180 Pres. A petition for a Division of Land - DV #180 John M. Welsh from Mr. John M. Welsh of Hawthorne, Calif- ornia, to allow a division of land dividing property at the northeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Huntington Avenue, into three parcels containing less than 6000 square feet each, was presented for Council consideration. P.C. Recomm. The Clerk informed the Council that the. Denial Planning Commission had recommended denial of this Division of Land. DV #180 On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Denied Council concurred with the Planning Commission and denied Division of Land - DV,#180 to Mr. Welsh. Motion carried. Final. Adoption The Clerk presented a transmittal from Tract Map #4852 the City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map #4852 - portion of Tentative Tract Map #4744, for adoption: Developer: South Shores Homes, Newport Beach; Engineer: V'oorheis-Trindle-Nelson,Inc. Westminster, California; Location: South of Garfield Avenue and east of Bushard Street; Legal Description: Being a subdivision of a portion of the W'k of the NEk of Section 6-6-10; Number of Lots: 124; Total Acreage: 27.847; that the map had been certified by the Catty 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 chap, and in addition approve the final map subject to the following conditions: The City Clerk's signature shall be with- held pending the submittal and completion on the enumerated require- ments: 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewers, drainage, engineering & inspections. 2. Bond for improvements. 3. Signature of agreement. 4. Certificate of insurance. 5. Approval from County Surveyor 6. Bond for monuments. 7. A ten foot slopeeasement on the rear of Lots 92 tbru 106 shall be provided. Tract Map #485.2 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Final Tract Map #4852 was adopted, subject to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. -5- . (2/18/63) . 226 Page #6 - Minutes, February 1.8, 1963 Final Adoption The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Tract Map #4416 City Planning Director submitting final form of Tract Map 44416 for adoption: Developer: Huntington Beach Land Company,- Costa Mesa, California; Engineer: R. G. Kempa & Associates, Costa Mesa, California; Location: NW corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street; Legal Description: Being a subdivision of a portion of the SEk of the SEk of Section 6-6-10; Number of Lots: 445; Total Acreage: 27.5; 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 a 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 & inspections. 2. Bond for improvements. 3. Signature of agreement. 4. Certificate of insurance. 5. Approval from County Surveyor. 6. Bond for monuments. Tract Map W4416 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Adopted Final Tract Map #4416 was adopted, subject to compliance with conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Div. of HWys. A communication from the Engineer transmitting VII-ORA-C171 a letter from the Division of Highways, re- questing Council approval of a diversion of drainage in connection with VII-ORA-C171 - Huntington Beach Richfield Oil Corporation, 762-E-2052, and acceptance of responsibility by the City, was presented for Council consideration. State Hwy. Div. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Add. Modif._App'E. Council approved the additional modification presented by the State Highway Department, and accepted responsibility for the resulting diversion of drainage; and directed the Engineer to request the State Highway Department to prepare a Resolution for adoption by the Council to indicate same. Motion carried. Wm, Lyon Req. A communication from the Engineer, trans- Appr. for Condemn. mitting a letter from Mr. William Lyon, re- questing Council approval for condemnation of the proposed drainage channel area west of Tract #4039, with re- commendation from the Engineer that Council proceed with condemnation action, was presented for their consideration. Recomm. Appr. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Arty. Auth. to Proceed Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and authorized the City Attorney to proceed with condemnation action on this property, providing Mr. Lyon agreed to absorb all costs for condemnation and other proceedings in this matter. Motion carried. Report - A report from the City Engineer of the status Traffic Signals of traffic signals on Beach Boulevard at Adams Avenue, on Beach Boulevard at Edinger Avenue, and on Beach Boulevard at Indianapolis Avenue, was presented for Council consideration. -6- (2/18/63) 227 Page #7 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 En,r_ to Accoxip, On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Installation the report of the Engineer was received by the Council and the Engineer was direct- ed to take all steps necessary to accomplish the installation of the traffic signals. Motion carried. Req. Term. of Drill. A transmittal from the Engineer of a Bond • Dunlap Well request for termination of drilling bond on D. D. Dunlap well Atha #4, located south of Atlanta and west of Cannery Street, was presented for Council con- sideration. Bond Terminated - On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, No. 152 9010 Council approved the request and authorized the termination of Continental Casualty Bond No. 152 9010, in accordance with Section 2427.3 of the Hunting- ton Beach Ordinance Code, and directed that the owners be notified. Motion carried. Cleanup Rec, Met - A communication from the Engineer, stating Diana Wells #1 that Roy Gill & Associates' well Diana Wells #1, located on the north one-half of Lot 16, Watsons Addition (near the corner of Nashville and Hunting- ton Street) had been inspected, and that requirements of the cleanup ordinance had been met, was presented for Council consideration. Councilman Wells Councilman Wells requested permission to Abstains ^from Action abstain from consideration of this matter, due to a conflict of interest, and retired from the Council table. Bond No. 308 5220 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Terminated Council ordered Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company Bond No. 3085220 on Roy Gill & Associates' well Diana Wells A, terminated in accordance with Section 2448.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and directed that the owners be notified. Motion carried. Councilman Wells Councilman Wells resumed his seat at the Resumes Seat Council table. t'a.ter- r igfits Deeds The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Pres. - Tr, #4743 City Engineer of deeds for water -rights in connection with Tract #4743 from Earl A. Lamb to the City, and from South Shores Homes to the City. Deeds 0n motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Accepted Council accepted the deeds from Earl A. Lamb and South Shores Homes to the City, and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. Water -rights Deeds The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Presented Engineer of deeds for water -rights in connection with Tracts #4771, 47700 #47690 #4882, #4153 and #4091, from the Westminster Athletic Club, Inc., South Hampton Corp., Rockport Land Corp., Port Chester Land Corp., and Lansing & Cody, to the City. Deeds On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Accepted Council accepted the deeds for water -rights ' in connection with Tracts #4771, #4770, #4769, #4882, #4153 and #4091, from the Westminster Athletic Club, Inc., South Hampton Corp., Rockport Land Corp., Port Chester Land Corp., and'Lansing & Cody, to the City, and directed the Clerk to record same with the County Recorder of Orange County. Motion carried. -7- (2/18/63) 1228 Page #8 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Tract #4339 On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Bonds Accepted Council accepted Monument Bond No. 15 2 9642, and Improvement Bond No. 15 3 0417 for Tract #4339, (Deane Bros.) and directed the Clerk to file same; and accept- ed the Subdivision Agreement for this Tract and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City. Motion carried. Tract #4743 Bonds Acce ted directed the Clerk t of Improvement Bond authorized the Mayor behalf of the City. Engr, Req. Trans. of Funds from fees collected cooperative project, the transfer. On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 89 68 56 for Tract #4743 (South Shores Homes), and o file same; and accepted the Agreement in Lieu and the Subdivision Agreement for this Tract, and and City Clerk to execute the instruments on Motion carried. The Clerk presented a letter from -the City Engineer requesting Council permission to transfer funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for Drainage Area #5, for participation in a and transmitting Resolution No. 1719 to authorize Res. #1719 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Resolution No. 1719 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZ- ING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE PLANNED LOCAL DRAINAGE AREA #5 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 Engr. Req, Trans. The Clerk presented a letter from the Engineer of Funds requesting permission to transfer funds in the amount of $5,032.60 from fees collected for Drainage Area #5, for participation in a cooperative project in connection with storm channel C5-SC2, and transmitting Resolution No. 1720 to authorize the transfer. Res. #1720 On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, Adopted Resolution No. 1720 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE PLANNED LOCAL DRAINAGE AREA #5 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 Prop. Permit Pres. A transmittal from the City Engineer of a Ped. Foot Bridge proposed permit granting permission to the Orange County Flood Control District to construct, use and maintain a pedestrian foot bridge over the Talbert Channel, was presented for Council consideration. Issuance of Permit On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, Approved Council approved the issuance of a permit to the Orange County Flood Control District, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same on behalf -of the City. Motion carried. Res. #1690 The Clerk presented Resolution No. 1690 giv- Presented ing notice of intention to vacate a portion of Graham Street in the City, for Council consideration -8- (2/18/63) 229 Page #9 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Action Deferred On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, To 3/4/63 action on this matter was deferred until the meeting of March 4, 1963. Motion carried. P.C. Res. #305 Resolution No. 305 of the City Planning Pres - Deam Bros. Commission, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 305 on property located on the east side of Cannery Street south of Adams Avenue from C-2 to R-3, was presented for Council consideration. The Clerk informed the Council that the hearing had been held in that matter on February 4, 1963, and that he had received a communication from Deane Bros., petitioners for the Zone Change, requesting permission to withdraw the application for the change of zone. Deane Bros, On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Witbdraw ARP—L. Council granted Deane Bros. permission to withdraw the application for change of zone in Zone Case No. 305. Motion carried. S�_,. Dept. Rec-ass. A communication from the City Engineer Kesenied recommending reclassification of employees in the Street Department, was -presented for Council consideration, as follows: Mr. Patrick Moore, from Skilled Worker to Equipment Operator,Range 3 _Mr. Hugh Spillers, from Maintenance Man to Skilled Worker,Range 31 Reclass. Auth. On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Moore & Spillers Council approved the Engineer's recommend- ation and authorizedthe reclassification of Mr. Moore to Equipment Operator, Range 33, and Mr. Spillers to Skilled Worker, Range 31, effective March 1, 1963, Motion carried. P,.-0g. 11mat. 111. A communication from th'e Assistant Build - Doyle & Shields ing Director, recommending pay ,t of Progress Payment No. 1 on the Doyle & Shields Fire Station to Jordan & Endsley in the amount of $316.42, and to Sonnenberg Builders in the amount of $14,238.91, was pre- sented for Council consideration. Proff,. Pmt, #1 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Authorized Council authorized Progress Payment No. 1 on the Doyle & Shields Fire Station to Jordan & Endsley in the amount of $316.42, and to Sonnenberg Builders in the amount of $14,238,91. Motion carried. I.. B. Humane aac:zety A renewal agreement between the Long Beach A�reenaent Presented Humane Society, dba Huntington Beach Humane Society, and the City, for providing services as Deputy Animal Control Officer for the City,was presented for Council consideration. Changes in City Attorney Plunkett informed -the Contract _ Council that there had been a few changes made in the contract, and recommended that that it be studied by the Council. Action Deferred On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, To 3/4/63 action on the renewal agreement between the Long Beach Humane Society and the City was deferred until the meeting of March 4, 1963. Motion carried. Ord. #952 - The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 952 a second Second Reading reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO LIFEGUARDS AT PRIVATE BEACHES; ADDING ARTICLE 758 TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." -9- (2/18/63) 12:30 Page #10 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Ord. #952 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Ordinance No. 952 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Ord, #953 Pres. Ordinance No. 953 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE For 2nd Reading CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING A FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND CREATING THE OFFICE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR," was presented for a second reading by the Clerk. Second Reading On motion by Wells, seconded by Welch, the Deferred - Ord. # 53 second reading of Ordinance No. 953 was deferred until a future meeting. Motion carried. Ord. #954 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 954 a first First Reading reading in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO SALARY CLASSIFICATIONS AND ALLOCATIONS." Ord. #955 First Readiri 304; AMENDING THE CERTAIN PROPERTY Map 26-5-11)." Ord. #956 First Reading The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 955 a first read- ing in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9211.42 {Sectional District BEACH ORDINANCE CODE REPEALING SECTIONS," The Clerk presented Ordinance No. 956 for a first reading - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON RELATING TO DISTRICTING; AMENDING, ADDING AND Ord. #956 Def. On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Ref, to P.C. _ the first reading on Ordinance No. 956 was deferred, and referred to the City Planning Commission for study; and the Council directed the Building Director not to issue any permits until action had been .taken on the Ordinance. Get ? Res. #1721 - On motion by Stewart,'seconded by Lambert, Adopted__ Resolution No. 1721 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING PURCHASES OF CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE MADE FOR THE CITY BY THE PURCHASING AGENT OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE," which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote. - AYES: NOES: ABSENT; Res, #1722 Presented Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: EMPLOYEES AS SET FORTH Council consideration. Action Deferred To March 4, 1963 carried. Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert None None Resolution No. 1722 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY IN RESOLUTION NO. 1348," was presented for On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, action on Resolution No. 1722 was deferred until the meeting of March 4, 1963. Motion -10- (2/18/63) 231 Page #11. - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Urban Transp. A communication from the Assistant Conf, 2/25-26/63 City Administrator informing the Council of the Urban Transportation Planning Con- ference to be held in Sacramento on February 25 and 26, 1963, and recommending that Council authorize the City Engineer or some member of his staff to attend on behalf of the City, was presented for Council. consideration. City Erigr. & Councilman Following some discussion by the Council, Stewart to Attend a motion was made by Wells, seconded by Lambert, that Councilman Stewart and the City Engineer be authorized to attend the Urban Transportation Planning Conference and the Freeway Meeting to be held in connection therewith in Sacramento on February 25th and 26th, with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried. Mr. Kay & Mr. Mandrell A communication from the City Engineer To U.S.C. Course informing the Council that Mr. Robert Kay and Mr. John Mandrell would be taking a course at U.S.C, directly related to their work for the City, and requesting that Council grant permission for transportation once a week to and from the U.S.C. Campus, with reimbursement for one-half the tuition after successful completion of the course, was presented for Council. consideration. Perm. to Use Vehicle - On motion by Welch, seconded by Stewart, '' of Tuition Auth. Council approved the Engineer's request and granted permission to Mr. Kay and Mr. Mandrell to use the City vehicle in attending the class at. U.S.C., and authorized reimbursement for one-half of the tuition after successful completion of this course. Motion carried. Req. Epp. of Mrs. The City Administrator presented a request Storovich -- Bldg. from the Director of Building and Safety, that he be permitted to employ Mrs. Lydia Storovich, as Intermediate Typist Clerk in Range 27-A, effective February 19, 1963, to replace Mrs. Simone Leiker.. Emp. Auth. Range 27-A On motion by Gisler, seconded by Welch, Eff. 2/19/63 Council authorized the Building Director to employ Mrs. Storovich as intermediate Typist Clerk, Range 27-A, effective February 19, 1963. Motion carried. Req. Emp. R.J.Brown The Administrator presented a communication Civil Engr. Asst.. from the City Engineer requesting permis- sion to employ Mr. Ronald J. Brown in a position of Civil Engineering Assistant in Range 39-C. E;nip. Approved - On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Ran e 39-C - 2/19/63 Council approved the City Engineers request, and authorized him to employ Mr. Brown as Civil Engineering Assistant in Range 39-C, effective February 19, 1963. Motion carried. Court Space The City Administrator informed the Council Discussed that he had held a discussion with Judge Celia Baker of the Huntington Beach -Seal Beach Municipal Court, regarding need for additional court space in the City. Mr. Miller informed the Council that Mrs. Baker had stated that she understood the County might build buildings if the City has the land available. Some discussion was held on the matter, but no action was taken by the Council. County Beach Salvage The City Administrator presented the matter Fr�o�ram Discussed of the beach salvage program which has been instituted by the County and other particip- ating cities, and informed the Council that he had been contacted to see whether the City could put up the money required of them to participate in the program. Following some discussion on the matter, Council agreed to withhold any action until a later date. -11- (2/18/63) 23 Page #12 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Park Site Grants By Fed.- Gov't. in the amount of 20% of purchase of property for the Council that he was to get more information. The City Administrator informed the Council that he had learned of a program of the Federal Government which will allow grants the purchase price, for participation in the park sites by cities. Mr. Miller informed going to follow this matter up and endeavor Franwin Oil Company The City Administrator presented for Council Revised Lease Pres. consideration the revised oil and gas lease between the City and the Franwin Oil'Company for development of oil reserves through an oil recovery program. Councilman. Wells Councilman Wells requested permission to Abstains from Action abstain from consideration in this matter due to a conflict of interest, and retired from the Council table. Franwin Lease Approved the Mayor and City Clerk it had been executed by Councilman Wells Resumes Seat On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler; Council approved the oil and gas lease as amended by the City Attorney, and authorized to execute same on behalf of the City, after the Franwin Oil Company. Motion carried. Councilman Wells resumed his seat at the Council table. So. Calif. Water Co. The City Administrator presented a letter Offer to Sell from the. Southern California Water Company regarding their position on the sale of their facilities to the City, and making an offer to sell the facilit- ies at a maximum price of one and one-half million dollars ($1,500,000), subject to further negotiation.of the purchase price following passage of the bonds to accomplish such sale. Stone & Youngberg The Administrator then presented a letter from Recomm. Bond Incr. Stone & Youngberg regarding such proposed sale, and recommending that Council act to .increase the proposed bond amount from four million two hundred thousand dollars ($4,200,000.00) to five million seven hundred thousand dollars ($5,700.,000.00), to permit negotiations for the purchase of the South- ern California Water Company facilities. Mr. Ed Wells Mr. Ed Wells, consultant for Stone & Young - Stone &_Youngberg berg, bond consultants for the City, addres- sed the Council and informed them that -his firm had made a study of this matter and believed that it would be advisable for the City to endeavor to make this purchase, if at all possible. Mr. Wells also informed the Council that his firm believed that, in a broad sense, bonds voted in connection with the acquisition of water facilities could be used for other purposes. Legal Service - The City Administrator presented a letter from O'Melveny & Myers o'Melveny & Myers, bond attorneys, making a proposal for Legal Services in connection with the proposed City Revenue Fond issue in the amount of $4,200.00, setting the fee at $3,625.00, plus $1.50 per thousand on excess over one million dollars. Proposal Approved On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, O'Melveny & Myers Council approved the proposal from O'Melveny & Myers, submitted on a basis of $3,625.00, plus $1.50 per thousand on excess over one million dollars. Motion carried. Admix. to Req. The City Administrator informed the Council Revised. Estimate that he would request O'Melveny & Myers to submit a revised estimate, based on a bond proposal of five million seven hundred thousand dollars ($5,700,000.00), in case the City decided to increase the amount of the bond issue. 1 -12- (2/18/63) 238 Page #13 - Minutes, February 18, 1963 Minutes Approved On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, 2/4/63 Council approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1963, as transcribed and mailed. Motion carried. Payroll Register Approved the Finance Committee. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Council approved the Payroll Register for February 10, 1963, on recommendation of Motion carried. Warrant Register On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Approved Council approved the Warrant Register for February 18, 1963, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. Informal Mt Mayor Lambert called a meeting of the 7 A.M. 3/4% Council as an informal committee of the whole for Monday, March 4, 1963, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7:00 o'clock A.M. for a study session. MtS. Adjourned On motion by Gisler, seconded by Welch, To /25 63 the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned to Monday, February 25, 1963, at 7:°30 o'clock P.M. Motion carried. City Clerk an x-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 00/ ze� Mayor ATTEST: City GlKerk -13- (2/18/63)