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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-04-22315 MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall Huntington Beach, California Monday, April 22, 1963 Mayor Lambert called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. Councilmen Present: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert Councilmen Absent: None Beach Erosion Mayor Lambert announced that the first item Problem Presented of business would be a discussion of beach erosion problems with members of the Orange County Harbor Commission, the State Commission on Water Resources, and representatives of the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, in this area. Mr. Willis H. Warner, Vice Chairman of the Orange County Harbor Commission, addressed the Council and introduced the follow- ing members of the Commission, together with members of the State Water Resources Commission and the Army Corps of Engineer: Mr. Malcolm J. Ker, California State Department of Water Resources, Mr. Robert L. Harris, Chief of the Beach Erosion Unit, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mr. Samuel C. Polk, Deputy County Counsel Mr. Thomas Severens, Administrative Assistant, Orange County Harbor District Mr. Chip Cleary, Member of the Orange County Harbor Commission Mr. James E. Ballinger, Harbor Engineer - Orange County Harbor District Mr. David L. Baker, Member of the Orange County_ Board of Supervis- ors. Mr. Robert Harris Mr. Robert Harris then addressed the Coun- Reeort SW r� cil and presented a Congressional Report Summary regarding the beach erosion problems faced in the area between Sunset Beach and Newport Beach. Mr. garner Mr. Warner then addressed the Council and informed them that the State Water Resources Board, which represents the State of California in dealing with cities regarding these types of problems, had prepared a Resolution and agreement to be presented to all City Councils for consideration. It was pointed out to the Council that the Federal Governement would assume 67% of the cost of the entire project, and that the State Water Resources Commission would assume 50% of the remainder. It was further stated that the Board of Commissioners had committed the County to assume a portion of the balance, which would be divided between the County and -the cities. "Literal Drift" Mr. Harris again addressed the Council and P� lained explained what was meant by the terminology "literal drift". :Proposed Beak- Mr. Jams Ballinger addressed the Council, Water Presented and exhibited maps of the area involved in the discussion, and attempted to point out the problems faced in endeavoring to find a solution. He informed the Council, that the proposed breakwater had originally been located immediately off the coast of Newport Beach, but after some study, it had been found to be more feasible to move it up to a point off the mouth of the Santa Ana River. -1- (4/22/63). Page #2 - Minutes, April 22, 1963 Mayor Lambert Mayor Lambert informed the Council that further studies in this matter were required, as the Congress depends on local agencies to participate in the project, and that he believed they were requesting a reaffirmation of approval of the beach erosion program in principle. David Baker Req. Res. of Affirmation the program and their Supervisor David L. Baker addressed the Council and requested that they consider the adoption of a Resolution reaffirming their approval of participation therein. Robert F. Gardner Mr. Robert F. Gardner.of Newport Beach address - Newport Beach ed the Council as a private citizen and extend- ed his views on the program as it was being developed. Mr. Jack Kelly Mr. Jack Kelly, representing the Sunset Beach Sunset Beach Association, addressed the Council, and in- formed them that his area was very much in- terested in having some work done on this matter, as they were gradu- ally losing their beach. Council Disc. The Council then held a discussion on the problems involved in the City's participation in the beach erosion program. Previous Approval On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Coun- Reaffirmed cil reaffirmed their previous approval of the beach erosion program in principle. Motion carried unanimously. Recess Called Mayor Lambert called a recess of the Council at 8:40 o'clock P.M. Council Reconvened Council was reconvened at 9:00 o'clock P.M. by the Mayor. Claim Presented A claim against the City, made by Mr. John Mr, John Griffithe Griffithe, 2827 Del Amo Boulevard, Lakewood, for damages resulting from a collision with a City vehicle, was presented by the Clerk. C1Aim Denied On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, the Ref. Tq_Atty. claim of Mr. Griffithe was denied and referred w � to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. Appeal Presented The Clerk presented an appeal from T. A. Worthy, Worthy Trust, Estate Trustee of the Worthy Trust Estate, to a decision of the City Planning Commission in denying Zone Case No. 327. Pub, Hearin; ordered On motion by Stewart, seconded by Wells, 5/6/63 Z.C. #327 Council ordered a public hearing for Monday, May 6, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on the appeal to the decision of the Planning Commission in denying Zone Case No. 327 and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion tarred. Engr. Req. to Einp. A request from the City Engineer for auth- Design. &_Services EnErs. orization to recruit a person to fill the position of Design Engineer to replace Mr. Robert Kay; and to recruit a person to fill the position of Services Engineer, was presented for Council consideration. -2- (4/22/63) 311 Page #3 - Minutes, April 22, 1963 Emp. of Engrs. On motion by Welch, seconded by Gisler, Auth. Council approved the Engineer's request and authorized the recruiting and employ- ment of a Design Engineer and a Services Engineer in the proper range and step. Motion carried. Engr. Req. The Clerk presented a letter from the City Daugherty Promotion Engineer recommending the reclassification of Mr. Clyde G. Daugherty from Maintenance Man, Range 29-B to Skilled Worker, Range 31-A. Daugherty to Skilled On motion by Stewart, seconded by Welch, Worker 31-A Council approved the Engineers recommenda- tion and authorized the reclassification of Mr. Daugherty to Skilled Worker, Range 31-A, effective May 1, 1963. Motion carried. Res. #1763 On motion by Wells, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Resolution No. 1763 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACI RECOMMENDING ONE ALTERNATE ROUTE FOR THE PROPOSED ROUTE 60 FREEWAY AND INSTRUCTING COUNCILMAN WELCH TO PRESENT SAID RECOMMENDATION BE- FORE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS," which had here- tofore 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 Res. #1762 The Clerk read Resolution No. 1763 - "A Read RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY AND TO THE FAMILIES OF FRED MOIOLA AND, LLOYD LICHLYTER." Res. #1762 On motion by Stewart, seconded by Gisler, Adopted Resolution No. 1762 was passed and adopted, and the Clerk directed to have certificates prepared for presentation to the families of Mr. Moiola and Mr., Lichlyter, and to the.City of Fountain Valley, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Wells, Gisler, Stewart, Welch, Lambert NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Std. Met. Area The City Clerk presented a letter to be Spokesman sent by the City Council to the committee on Standard Metropolitan Areas in Washingtor D.C., designating Mayor Rex Coons of the City of Anaheim as the authorized spokesman for the Huntington Beach in all deliberations concerning the separation of Orange County from the Los Angeles - Long Beach Metropolitan Area, for Council consideration. - Mayor Coons Autb. to Rep. City On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council authorized Mayor Coons of Anaheim to represent the City in this matter, and directed the Clerk to present the letter of authorization to him. Motion carried. -3- (4/22/63) 1318 Page #4 - Minutes, April. 22, 1963 Engr. Disc.. City Engineer Wheeler discussed with the Weed Problems Council, the problems which bad been created in the weed cleaning program, due to the fact that they could no longer get the property cards from the County to obtain names and addresses on the various properties. Mr. Wheeler suggested that Council grant permission to delete the notices to pro- perty was being cleaned, and put all cleaning costs on the tax roll without any further billing. He informed the Council that he knew of no other way to notify property owners of the charges due under the weed cleaning program. Engr, To Delete Following some discussion by the Council, Notice to Prop. Owners the Engineer was directed to delete the notices to property owners whose property was being cleaned, and put all charges on the tax roll without a bill- ing therefor. He was further directed to put ads in the local papers to inform the people that this proceedure was to be followed in the future. Chief Higgins Recomm, Fire Chief Higgins discussed with the Council Re: Fire Station a report from the National Association of Fire Underwriters which he had received in the last week. He stated that the Association had changed requirements regarding running distances of fire equipment, and that as a result, he had determined that the City would only need 9 out of the 12 fire station sites which had been recommended for purchase. Mr. Higgins recommended that the Council therefore, consider dropping the purchase of property on which they had been negotiating in the Wintersburg area, in favor of a site on Taylor Street. City to Cant. Nyeg. During a discussion on the matter by the To Purchase Sites Council, it was recommended that the City theproperty in yard or for some site. No action Mayor Lambert continue with their negotiation to purchase the Wintersburg area for use as a possible maintenance other municipal purpose, rather than for a fire station was taken by Council in the matter. Mayor Lambert addressed the Council, and stated that various newspapers had been making an issue of a possible violation of a City Ordinance by several Council- men, in their dealings with department heads. The Mayor then asked City Attorney Plunkett for an interpretation of the Ordinance section covering relations between Councilmen and Department Heads. City Attorney Plunkett than through official penalty was involved informed the Council Council, and they had saw fit. The Attorney informed the Council that the Ordinance does prohibit Councilmen from giving orders to department heads in any other wanner action as a Council; but further stated that no in the violation of this section. Mr. Plunkett that the ordinance had been passed by the City the complete power to revoke the Ordinance,if they No Action Taken There was no action by the Council in this matter. Mt . Adjourned On motion by Lambert, seconded by Stewart, the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned. Motion carried. ty Clerk an,x-otficio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, alifornia Mayor ATTEST- ... y er -4- (4/22/63)