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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-08-16MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, August 16, 1965 The City Clerk called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach -to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, in the absence of the Mayor. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Rev. Roger Betsworth, Minister of the Community Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Welch, Stewart, Lambert Councilmen Absent: Gisler, Shipley APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM The Clerk read Resolution No. 2227 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DESIGNATING JAKE R. STEWART AS MAYOR PRO TEM DURING THE ABSENCE OF MAYOR SHIPLEY FROM THE CITY." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Resolution No. 2227 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley MINUTES On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1965 were approved as transcribed and mailed. Motion carried. CANVASS OF BALLOTS - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 5 Mayor Pro Tem Stewart announced that this being the day, in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter of the City of Huntington Beach for the canvassing of ballots cast at the Special Municipal Election held Tuesday, August 10, 1965, the canvass would now be made. The Clerk presented the envelopes containing the Tally Sheets from the Precinct Boards, and the City Council proceeded to conduct the canvass of the precinct votes of the election. There being no errors in the canvass of the Special Municipal Election of August 10, 1965, the Clerk read Resolution No. 2222 - "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD AUGUST 10, 1965." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Resolution No. 2222 was passed and adopted and the Clerk directed to spread the Resolution, together with the City Clerk's Statement, in full in the minutes, by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley 321 Page #2 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 RESOLUTION NO. 2222 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE RESULT OF THE CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD AUGUST 10, 1965. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, by Resolution No. 2186, duly called and provided for the holding of a Special Municipal Election in said City on August 10, 1965, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City the proposition set forth in said resolution and hereinafter stated; and WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given in time, form and manner as provided by law, and said election was on said date duly held at the polling places designated in Resolution No. 2202, passed and adopted by the City Council on June 2, 1965, and the votes cast thereat were canvassed and the returns thereof made at the time and in the manner and form provided by law; and WHEREAS, on this 16th day of August, 1965, at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., said City Council has duly assembled at its usual place of meeting and has canvassed the returns of said election; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER as follows: Section 1. That the Special Municipal Election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Huntington Beach a proposition to amend the City Charter of the City of Huntington Beach, was duly held on August 10, 1965, 'And the votes cast at said election were duly and regularly canvassed and the returns thereof made at the time and in the form and manner required by law. Section 2. That the proposition to amend the City Charter of the City of'Huntington Beach voted upon at said election is as follows, to wit: "PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT: Shall the City Charter of Huntington Beach be amended to provide that the City Council shall consist of a mayor, and six members of the City Council, the mayor to be elected by the qualified voters of the City at large and the six members of the Council to be residents of and elected from individual Council districts by the qualified voters of the individual districts, defining the said districts, and making other changes compatible therewith?" Section 3. That the absent voter ballots have been duly canvassed and counted as required by law, and the result of such count is hereinafter stated. That this City Council has duly canvassed the returns of said election and from said returns it appears, and this City Council finds, that the total number of votes cast in each of the respective election precincts established for said election upon said proposition, and the number of votes therein for and against said proposition, the total number of absentee votes cast in each of the respective election precincts established for said election upon said proposition, and the number of votes therein for and against said proposition, the total number of absentee votes cast at said election upon said proposition and for and against said proposition, and the total number of votes cast in said city upon said proposition and for and against said proposition, are as follows; 322 Page #3 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 Precinct 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1$ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Total Votes in City Absentee Votes Grand Total YES NO TOTAL VOTES CAST 88 116 204 65' 87 152 80 116 197 60 132 192 42 135 177 35 191 226 33 206 239 42 194 236 41 181 222 58 177 235 108 67 175 63 74 137 37 52 89 74 98 172 90 54 144 76 68 144 57 101 158 52 88 141 68 97 165 44 49 93 33 67 100 69 65 134 40 89 130 74 120 194 71 71 142 64 115 179 34 35 69 54 61 115 56 96 152 68 74 142 130 91 221 119 88 207 134 89 225 23 118 141 90 33 123 119 88 207 91 114 205 129 72 201 92 95 187 74 31 105 51 70 121 2828 W111*1 Dt&11. 43 68 ill 2871 4033 6907 Section 4. That the votes of a majority of all of the voters at said election were cast in opposition to the adoption of said propo- sition is hereby declared to be lost. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach this 16th day of August, 1965. ATTEST: Paul C. Jones City Clerk Jake R. Stewart_ N16yor Pro Tem 3 Page #4 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) County of Orange ) ss : City of Huntington Beach } I, PAUL C. JONES, the duly elected, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is five; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of August, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley Paul C. Jones ity Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California STATEMENT OF CITY CLERK I, PAUL C. JONES, City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing resolution is a full, true and correct statement of the facts of canvass of the Special Municipal Election held in said city on the loth day of August, 1965, and of the results thereof as declared by the City Council of said city, and said resolution as entered in full on the minutes of said City Council is hereby adopted by me as my statement of the canvass of the returns of said election and the results thereof. DATED: August 17, 1965. Paul C. Jones City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, California `�J � DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, the monthly reports of the Chief of Police, City Collector, City Treasurer and Chamber of Commerce Manager, were received and ordered filed. Motion carried. HB YOUTH ASSN - PERMISSION TO HANG BANNER The Clerk presented a request from the Huntington Beach Youth Athletic Association for permission to hang a banner across Main Street at Lake Park to advertise a Pancake Breakfast to beheld in Lake Park on August 21, 1965. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council granted permission to the Huntington Beach Youth Athletic Association to hang a banner across Main Street at Lake Park, under the supervision of the Depart- ment of Public Works. Motion carried. to WESTERN MISSIONARY ARMY, INC - REQUEST On motion Missionary City, was by Lambert, seconded by Welch, a request from the Western Army, Inc, for an exempt certificate to solicit within the received and ordered filed. Motion carried, 324 Page //5 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 3TON CONTINENTAL - REQ TO BUILD CLUBHOUSE The Clerk presented a request from the Huntington Continental Town House Association //2, Tract 5062, for permission to build a clubhouse to meet social demands of the children and adults in the Tract. Building Director Cleveland informed the Council that he and the Planning Director have approved the plans for the Clubhouse which had been submitted to him. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council granted permission to the Huntington Continental Town House Association //2 to build a club- house in Tract 5062 per plans submitted. Motion carried. TRAFFIC SIGNAL REQUEST - MAIN & BEACH fOn motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, a request from the 5-Points Shopping Center Merchants Association requesting the installation of a 3-way signal with a left hand lane at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Main Street, was referred to the Director of Public Works for reply. Motion carried. CLAIM AGAINST CITY - JOHN W. SHEA lie Clerk presented a claim from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of their client John W. Shea, for damages incurred when his vehicle struck a crosswalk sign. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council denied the claim for damages filed by John W. Shea, and referred the matter to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. CLAIM AGAINST CITY - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR BEACH CLUB 7 The Clerk presented a claim from the Huntington Harbour Beach Club, for damages sustained in the basement of the Beach Club on July 9, 1965, due to the sewer line backing up when a pump station was inoperative. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council denied the claim for damages filed by the Huntington Harbour Beach Club, and referred the matter to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE 522 /:2-/ Mayor Pro Tem Stewart announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Planning Commission Resolution No. 522 as modified, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 522, on property located on the north and south side of Atlanta Avenue, east of Brookhurst Street, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 522, as modified, published in the Huntington Beach News on August 5, 1965, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 16th day of August, 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Resolution of Intent for change of zone to regulations of the Districting Ordinance from: RA-0 Residential Agricultural District, to R1 Single Family Residence District, R2 Two Family Residence District, and C2 Community Business District, with setback provisions. The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning Director's transmittal and the Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending approval of Zone Case No. 522, and stated that he had received no communications or written protests to the Zone Case or to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Stewart declared the hearing open. 325 Page ,#6 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 Gene Rosenfelt, :dos Angeles, addressed the Council and offered to answer any questions. There being no one further present to speak on the matter, and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor Pro Tem, Planning Director Reynolds addressed the Council and gage a resume' of Zone Case No. 522, and the reasons for the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council. approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone -in Zone -Case No. 522 as modified. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CASE '524 1 Mayor Pro Tem Stewart announced that this was the day and hour set for a. public hearing on Resolution No. 524 of the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of Zone Case No. 524, on property located on the northeast corner of Highway ,//l and Huntington Street, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice. The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 524, as published in the Huntington Beach Nears on August 5, 1965, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 16th day of August; 1965, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, California, as the time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a. Resolution of Intent for change of zone to regulations of the Districting Ordinance, from: R5-0 Professional, Motel and Trailer Park District, to C4 Highway Commercial District, The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning Director's transmittal and the Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending approval. of Zone Case No. 524, and stated that he had received no communications or written protests to the Zone Case or to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Stewart declared the hearing open. 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 Pro Tem. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone in Zone Case Noo 524, Motion carried. BIDS - TRUNK SEWER. & MANHOLES - GRAHAM STREET 19 The Clerk presented bids for the construction and installation of a vitrified clay pipe trunk surer and manholes in Graham Street, between Edinger and Bolsaa Avenues_. The bids had been opened at the informal meeting of the Council at 7:00 A.M. on August 16, 1965, as follows: Dakovich-Polish Benedict - San Gabrial Falcon Construction Co. - Los Angeles F'ameo Construction Company - Santa Ana Kordick Construction. Company - Monrovia. Lomas Development Co. Huntington Beach Montebello Sewer Co. Montebello Orange County Pipeline - Santa Ana Scott Brothers Construction - Santa Ana The Gaallacher Company -- Costa Mesa, Edmond Va.dna.is - Eti.wandaa J. B. Tan Valkenburgh Company -- El Monte R. M. Vukanovich Co, - Alhambra Anro Construction Con - Los Angeles S & M Pipeline - Oran ge $125, 570.00 $191,128.00 $1279394.60 $109,612.00 $1471600.00 $1373071.20 $123,700.40 $1131726.00 $12418 30.00 $1271751.60 $135,595.56 $1689083.20 $12 0 9 830. 00 $136,956.00 Page #7 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 The Clerk presented a letter from forming Council that the bids for CC-019 project, had been reviewed recommending that the contract be Construction Company, for a bid in the Director of Public Works in - the Graham Street Trunk Sewer and found to be in order, and awarded to the low bidder, Kordick the amount of $109,612.00 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council awarded the bid for the Graham Street Trunk Sewer CC-019 project, to the low bidder - Kordick Construction Company - for the bid in the amount of 109,612.00; rejected all other bids; and authorized the return of bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders upon execution of the contracts Motion carried. BIDS - EDINGER AVENUE - STREET IMPROVEMENT The Clerk presented bids for street improvement of a potion of the south side of Edinger Avenue between Sher Lane and Beach Boulevard - project CC-030, which had been opened at the informal meeting of the Council at 7:00 A.M. on August 16, 1965, as follows: Griffith Company - Costa Mesa Henderson Construction - Santa Ana R. J. Noble - Orange Sully Miller - Orange The Clerk presented a letter from forming Council that the bids for Edinger Avenue - CC-030 - had been and recommending that the contract Noble Company, Orange for the bid $11,296.42 9,690.02 8,917.30 $ 9,869.05 the Director of Public Works in - the improvement of a portion of reviewed and found to be in order, be awarded to the low bidder, R. J. in the amount of $8,917.30. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council awarded the bid for street improvement on Edinger Avenue - Project CC-030 - to the low bidder, R. J. Noble - Orange, for the bid in the amount of $8,917.30; rejected all other bids; and authorized the return of bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders upon execution of the contract. Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING SET - ZONE CASE #527 P- / .. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council ordered a public hearing for Tuesday, September 7, 1965, at 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Zone Case #527, as modified, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. APPEAL - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #5664 / G',Y The Clerk read a letter from Williamson and Schmid Civil Engineers, Santa Ana, filed on behalf of Arlo Development Company appealing conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map #5664, located at the Southwest corner of Bushard and Brookhurst Streets, requesting that Tract #5664 be approved as originally presented to the Planning Commission, without alleys. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council ordered a public hearing for Tuesday, September 7, 1965, at 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Tentative Tract Map #5664, to follow the hearing on Zone Case #527, and directed the Clerk to publish notice of same. Motion carried. WATER WORK CONFERENCE On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council granted permission to E. R. Stang, Water Superintendent, to attend the Annual Fall Conference of the American Water Works Association, to be held in San Francisco on October 27, 28 & 29, 1965, with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried. INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTING CO - PROGRESS PAYMENT #3 `Vhe Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of an invoice from Industrial Contracting Company for Progress Payment #3 for work completed on Signal Improvement - Project CC-023, in the amount of $30,626.96. 327 Page #8 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council authorized Progress Payment #3 in the amount of $30,626.96 to Industrial Contracting Company, on Project CC-023m Motion carried. DEEDS TO CITY FOR ACCEPTANCE & RECORDING On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council accepted a deed from Gulf Oil Corporation for street widening at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, and directed the Clerk to record same with the Orange County Recorder. Motion, carried. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 2IL23 - MONTGOMERY-STELLRECHT The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Reimbursement Agreement No. 123 - between the City and Montgomery- Stellrecht, for an offsite water main constructed in conjunction with their development at 17801 through 17847 Newland Street. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council approved Reimburse- ment Agreement #123 between the City and Montgomery-Stellrecht, and authorized the Mayor Pro Tem. and City Clerk to execute same on behalf of the City® Motion carried. q PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL TO COURSE AT USC-IRVINE On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council granted permission to four employees of the Public Works Department to attend a course at the Irvine Campus of U.S.C., with fees and travel by City vehicle allowed. Motion carried. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - PEGGY HANSEN - DENIED The Clerk presented a request from Peggy Hansen, 325 2nd Street, City, for a three year temporary Use Permit for one room of her home to be used as a, real estate office. The matter had been referred to the Building Director at the meeting of August 2, 1965. Building Director Jack Cleveland addressed the Council and recommended denial inasmuch as the structure did not meet the requirements of the Building Code for business use. Mrs. Hansen addressed the Council and urged that consideration be given her request on the grounds that hers was a hardship case. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, the request of Mrs. Peggy Hansen to use a room in her home for a real estate office, was denied. Motion carried. 37 KITCHEN THRIFT - FREEZER SALES LICENSE DENIED The Clerk presented an application from Kitchen Thrift of Los Angeles, to conduct the business of Freezer and Food Sales with the City. The matter had been referred to the Chief of Police at the meeting of August 2, 1965. On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Council denied the request for business license from Kitchen Thrift of Los Angeles, Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1156 - ADOPTED The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1156 a, second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASE NO. 507; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFY- ING DM-11 (Sectional District Map 10-5-11)." On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Ordinance No. 1156 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart None Gisler, Shipley 328 Page #9 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 ORDINANCE NO. 1157 - ADOPTED - TRAFFIC The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1157 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REPEALING CHAPTER 60 AND ALL ARTICLES AND SECTIONS THEREOF; REPEALING ARTICLES 614, 615, 616 OF CHAPTER 61 AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 60 AND'ARTICLES 601, 602, 603, 6041 605, 606 AND 607 TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE." On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Ordinance No. 1157 was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley RESOLUTION NO. 2223 - LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFEREN 6n motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Resolution No. 2223 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE OF OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE CITY AT THE 67th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley RESOLUTION NO. 2224 - CONDEMNATION - EDWARDSISLATER n motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Resolution No. 2224 - 49A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DELCARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISI- TION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH PROPERTY BY CONDEMNATION OR NEGOTIATION AND DIRECTING ITS ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH SUCH ACTION," which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT, Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley RESOLUTION NO. 2225 - TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS bi On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Resolution No. 2225 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN AND WITHIN DEPART- MENTS OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1964-65," which had heretofore been submitted to the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley RESOLUTION NO. 2226 - SUPPORT ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 08 On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Resolution No. 2226 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORT- ING ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION #38 RELATING TO FUNDS AND TAX RELIEF AND ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION," which had heretofore been submitted to, the Council and read by them, was passed and adopted by the fallowing roll call vote:. AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart None Gisler, Shipley ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY & LEGAL SECRETARY MOVE On motion by Welch, seconded by Lambert, Assistant City Attorney, Legal Secretary to City Hall forthwith. Motion carried. Council directed that the and Law Library be moved 3Z9 Page #10 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 OFFER TO PURCHASE CITY OWNED PROPERTY The Assistant City Administrator presented a request from the Southern Counties Land Company to purchase Lots 25 and 26, Block 1502 now owned by the Citya On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council directed the Assistant City Administrator to inform the Southern Counties Land Company of the City@s policy not to sell any City owned lots at the present time, Motion carried. TRANSFER. OF FUNDS - EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - PD The Assistant City Administrator informed the Council that as a re- sult of the disturbances on the beach front, it was necessary to purchase three walkie-talkie radios for the Police Department for a total amount of $2,050, and requested that funds be transferred from the Contingency Account to the Police Department for said purchase. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the trans- fer of funds for the purchase of three walkie-talkie radios for the Police Department, and directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution transferring funds for same. Motion carried. CITY INSURANCE COVERAGE INCREASE 0-The Assistant City Administrator informed the Council that for a small increase in premium, the City could expand their property damage and public liability coverage under an umbrella clause:, to one million dollars in all .seas. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the in -- crease in insurance coverage of the City's property damage and public liability under an umbrella clause, to one million dollars. Motion carried. RESOLUTION ENDORSING 1965 ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEV CONFERENCE The Assistant City .Administrator presented a letter from the office of Alton E. Allen, Supervisor of the Fifth District, informing Council of the Fifth Orange County Economic Development Conference on October 28, 1965 at the Disneyland Hotel, and requesting that Council pass a resolution endorsing the 1965 Conference. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Resolution No. 2228 - 41A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EN- DORSING THE FIFTH ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL OCTOBER 28, 1965," was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Welch, Lambert, Stewart NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Gisler, Shipley 3i CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE - LEGAL COUNSEL The Assistant City Administrator informed the Council that the six month period authorized for the legal counsel for the Charter Revision Committee would expire August 31, 1965, and recommended that Council approve extending this authorization through the Charter Revision hearings and the final preparation of the proposed charter. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the ex- tending of the contract with Harry Williams, Attorney for -the Charter Revision Committee, through December 31, 1965. Motion carried. PERSONNEL - DIVISION ENGINFFI2_ (�,P The Assistant City Administrator informed the Council that Mr. Art Kassan, Division Engineer, is resigning as of the end of August, and that the Public Works Director had requested that he be replaced from the previous list of applicants by Mr. Paul Cook, Range 50-A, effective September 1, .1965. 330 Page #11 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council authorized the employment of Mr. Paul Cook as Division Engineer, Range 50-A, effective September 1, 1965, in the Public Works Department. Motion carried, PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED - POLICE DEPT rt_ �Z� t On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council authorized the employment of Roger Lee Parker, Robert Linden Pry, John M. Berens and Thomas W. Quick as Policemen, Range 39-A, effective August 16, 1965. Motion carried. PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS - FIRE DEPARTMENT he Assistant City Administrator presented a list of promotions and employment of four additional personnel in the Fire Department for approval as follows: To Fire Captain: Range 42-A, Effective August 16,_ 1965 Edward Vasile J. E. Gerspach R. K. Hosmer William Earle 0. W. Lauer Wesley Stuart W. G. Welch J. L. Kettler Marvin Murdock W. G. Andrew L. P. Derigo William Hermstead F. R. DeWitt L. J. Holms To Fire Engineer: Rance 40-A, Effective August 16, 1965 K. L. Vandoren W. L. Teague R. R. Allen W. V. Swan W. A. Abegg J. H. Backen R. E. Rieger W. R. Perry D. R. Shusta G. H. Wheeler G. K. Holder Effective August 23, 1965 J. P. Vincent Fireman-Hoseman: Range 39-A, Effective August 16, 1965 Michael R. Brown Bill Newton William E. Thompson Tvuist Clerk: Range 27-A, Effective August 17, 1965 Annabelle L. Cresswell On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the promotions and employment of Fire Department personnel as listed above. Motion carried. PERSONNEL PROMOTIONS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT i;'-the Assistant City Administrator presented a list of promotions in the Engineering and Water Departments, for approval as follows: Erikiheerinr, Department D. Medwedeff to Assistant Design Engineer, Range 46-A D. Baker to Senior Engineering Aide, Range 39-A H. Chester to Senior Construction Inspector, Range 41-A A. Malone to Intermediate Typist Clerk, Range 29-A B. Mull to Mechinic II, Range 36-D P. Focht to Skilled Worker, Range 34-A J. Wabbel to Skilled Worker, Range 34-A J. Cosper to Painter II, Range 38-C E. Cain to Maintenance Electrician, Range 38-B B. R eiber to Electrician, Range 39-E R. Armer to Carpenter, Range 39-F Do Smith to Maintenance Leadman, Range 37.5-D 331 Page #12 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 Water Department A. Adams to Pump Operator, Range 35-C E. Barckley to Collector, Range 35-C M. Hall to Account Supervisor, Range 40-D M..Leon to Intermediate Typist Clerk, Range 29-B L. McCray to Collector, Range 35-C V. Segelson to Principal Clerk,Range 34-C On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the promo- tions of Public Works Department personnel, effective August 21 1965. Motion carried. 4.1 ARCHITECT CONTRACT - PARKS The Assistant City Administrator informed the Council that the proposed contract prepared by Richard's Master Land Planning was not acceptable as submitted. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council directed the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works (in the absence of Mr. Worthy), to re -draft the proposed contract for Council approval on August 30, 1965. Motion carried. POLICY ESTABLISHED - PRESS RELEASES BY CITY J"]On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council established a policy whereby all press releases relating to any City matter from Department Heads and Board and Commission Members, must be submitted to the City Administrator for approval, prior to such release. Motion carried. RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - REPORT 4n motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, a report on the Records Improvement Program submitted by the City Clerk,was received and ordered filed. Motion carried. FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Finance, requesting Council approval of Fund Transfers on balances as of June 30, 1965, and further requesting that the Treasurer be directed to make said transfers. On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved fund trans- fers which reflect balances as of June 30, 1965, and directed the Treasurers to make the following transfers; 1. $205,941.16 - from Music and Promotion Fund to General Fund 2. $145,657.67 - from Special Recreation Fund to General Fund 3. $ 89,411.27 - from Traffic Safety Fund to General Fund 4. $120,000.00 - from Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund to General Fund 5. $4101905.59 - from Auto In Lieu Tax Fund to General Fund 6. 2,213.70 - from Animal License Fund to General Fund 7. 44,371.90 - from Parking Meter Fund to General Fund 8. 24,467.84 - from Water Utility Fund to General Fund Total - $1,042,969.13 Motion carried. 332 Page #13 - Minutes, August 16, 1965 PAYROLL REGISTER On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the Payroll Register for August 10, 1965, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. WARRANT REGISTER On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, Council approved the Warrant Register for August 16, 1965, on recommendation of the Finance Committee. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Lambert, seconded by Welch, the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, adjourned to Monday, August 30, 1965, at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried. ATTEST: Paul . Jones Ci y Clerk c2z�L� - -- Pa C. Jones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Jake 7. Stewart Mayor Pro Tem 333