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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-02-05MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, February 5, 1968 Mayor Shipley called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 4:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber. The Invocation was given by Father Thomas, Priest at SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Coen, Bartlett, Shipley Councilmen Absent: None MINUTES Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, On motion by Green, the minutes of the regular meeting of the January 15, 1968, were approved and adopted as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk excluding the portion on page 12 pertaining to Tentative Tract Map No. 5518 which was referred to a Council Cowm�ittee composed of Councilmen Kaufman, Green and Coen. Also approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting'of January 29, 1968,as prepared and mailed by the City Clerk. Motion carried. J4� TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 5518 - COUNCIL COMMITTEE Mayor Shipley appointed Councilmen Coen, Green and Kaufman as a Committee - of -the- Council to review the conditions of approval of Tentative Tract Map 5518 - Perpetual Savings. FINAL TRACT MAP 6510 - LONG -DE YOUNG The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Director -submitting final form of Tract Map No. 6510 for adoption as follows: Developer: bong-DeYoung Developers; Location: Southeast corner of Indianapolis Avenue; Acreage: 11.620; Lots: 54; that the map had been certified by the Director of Public Works and the Secretary to the Planning Commission to be true and correct in accordance with provisions of the City Subdivision Code. The City Council may accept dedications as shown on the map and approve the Final Map, subject to the following conditions: 1. Deposit of fees for water, sewer, 2. Bond of agreement. J. Signature of agreement. 4. Certificate of insurance. 5. Approval from the County Surveyor. 6. Bond for monuments. 7. Deed.for underground water rights. drainage, engineering and inspection. 294 Page # 2 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 On motion by Stewart, Council accepted offers of dedication as shown on Final Map No. 6510, and adopted the map subject to conditions stipulated by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. /0 Y; TRACT 6495 - SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - COVINGTON BROS The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of Improvement Bond, and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 6495 - Covington Erothers. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Improvement Bond No. 3918561- Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company; approved Subdivision Agreement for "Tract 6495, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried. cc-962 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - FRIDRICH The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that work on the Delaware Pump Station Modification had been satis- factorily completed, and recommending Council accept the work on project CC-06 2 . On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted the work on Project CC-062 - modification of the Delaware Pump Station, completed by Fridrich and Company, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County.Recorder. Motion carried. CC-066 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - HEALTY TIBBETTS ;she Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that work on the Slater Avenue Pump Station had been satisfactorily completed, and recommending Council accept the work on project CC-066. On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted the work on Project CC-066 - wcrk on the Slater Avenue Pump Station, completed by Healy Tibbetts, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. Motion carried. ;7s' CC-070 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - YODER & SONS Councilman Stewart requested and was granted permission to abstain from vcting on the following item, and left his place at the Council table. The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works stating that work on the Beach Parking Lot had been satisfactorily completed and recommending Council accept the work on project CC-070. On motion by Green, Council accepted the work on project CC-070 — work on the beach parking lot, completed by Yoder & Sons, and directed the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder. motion carried:with Councilman Stewart abstaining. Councilman Stewart returned to his place at the Council table. r!11 FUND TRANSFER - NEWLAND STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION. The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting Resolution No. 2686 pertaining to the transfer to funds from the Drainage area 7E fund. Page #3 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 The Clerk read Resolution No. 2686 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EX- PENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 7E FUND." On motion by Gisler, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2686, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call votes AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES- Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None PROPOSED WATER WELL - OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT The Clerk presented a request from the Public Works Department for authorization to proceed with negotiations with the Ocean View School District for permission to locate a water well on their property; and also authorization to proceed with plans and specifi- cations to drill a well and provide equipment for operation of same. On motion by Green, Council authorized the Director of Public Works to proceed with negotiations, plans and specifications for drilling, and equipment for operation of a water well on Ocean View School District property. Motion carried. lelq CLAIM 2-69 - MICHAEL CANADAY The Clerk presented Claim No. 2-68 from Michael Canaday for alleged damages to his vehicle on or about December 2, 1967. On motion by Bartlett, Council denied the claim filed by Michael Canaday and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's Insurance carrier. Motion carried. 2 . CLAIM 3-68 - LUTHER ARTHUR The Clerk presented a claim No. 3-68 from Luther Arthur for alleged damages to his TV antenna on or about January 1, 1968. On motion by Bartlett, Council denied the claim filed by Luther Arthur and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's Insurance carrier. Motion carried. ,,r f _ 1,76) ORDINANCE NO.1363 - SECOND READING —DELETED - SIGNS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1363 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO SIGNS; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS .8693 AND 8693 (1) THEREOF." City Attorney Dale Bush discussed the proposed new sign ordinance and explained that Ordinance No. 1363 would be amended in a few weeks. Following discussion by the Council, and on motion by Stewart, Council deleted Ordinance No. 1363 from the agenda. Motion carried. 2% Page #4 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 ORDINANCE NO. 1389 - ADOPTED - ZC. 67-35 AND 67-36 The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1389 a second reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO ZONE CASES NO. 67-35 and 67-36; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING DM-33 (Sectional District Map 28-5-11) AND DM-20 (Sectional District Map 18-6-10)." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1389, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 70 3 ORDINANCE NO.1391 - SECOND READING - DELETED - CHARTER AMENDMENTS On motion by Green, Council deleted Ordinance No. 1391 from the Council agenda. Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 1390 — FIRST READING - CHARTER AMENDMENTS The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1390 by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND PROVIDING FOR.THE SUBMISSION OF THE SAME TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF FOR ADOPTION AND RATIFI- CATION AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968." Mrs. Marge H. Gage, 302 Crest, City, addressed the Council and expressed her desire to keep the positions of City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Treasurer elective. Mr. Jerry Matney, 19846 Leighton Drive, City, addressed the Council and discussed the elimination of the City Clerk from the charter amendments. Following considerable discussion and on motion by Green, Council amended Ordinance No. 1390 to eliminate all of paragraph two in proposed charter amendments numbers 1, 2 and 3. Motion carried. On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1390 as amended. Motion carried. O�DINANCE NO. 1392 - FIRST READING - MOVEMENT OF OVERLOADS -he Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works, together with Ordinance No. 1392, recommending the adoption of an Ordinance to control overload movements by permit, on City streets. The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1392 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING TO MOVEMENT OF OVERLOADS; ADDING ARTICLE 618 AND NEW SECTIONS THERETO." On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1392. Motion carried. 297 Page # 5 - Minutes — February 5, 1968 F ORDINANCE NO. 1393 - FIRST READING - REMOVAL OR PUBLIC NUISANCES The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1393 a first reading by title - "AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL, AS PUBLIC NUISANCES,.OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS AND RE- COVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE: ADDING ARTICLE 556 ENTITLED 'INOPERABLE VEHICLES' AND REPEALING SECTIONS 9730.21 AND 9730.22 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE, CODE," On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No. 1393. Motion carried. RE96LTUION NO. 2688 — ADOPTED - COMPENSATION PLAN The Clerk read Resolution No. 2688 by title - "A RESOLTUION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH.AMENDING RESOLTUION NO. 2628 RELATING TO A COMPENSATION PLAN." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2688, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2689 — ADOPTED - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION The Clerk read Resolution No. 2688 by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL,.1968, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND AS REQUIRED BY THE PRO- VISIONS -OF THE CHARTER OF SAID CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2689, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None 51 LE BARD PARK PRELIMINARY PLAN The City Administrator presented the revised preliminary plan for LeBard Park submitted by Architect Richard Bigler. Director of Recreation Norman Worthy, addressed the Council, and discussed the recommendations of'the Recreation and Parks Commission and suggested that the branch library building be located on a site other than the LeBard Park site. The Council agreed that Mr. Bigler should proceed with the drafting of the final master plan with the omittance of the branch libary building. WX Paige #6 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 15 EDISON EASEMENT PARKWAY EXPANSION The City Administrator presented the plans for a one acre extension development of the Edison Easement parkway in the area of the Villa Pacific. Tract. He informed the Council that the plans subrnitted'by Architect Richard Bigler had been approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission, Planning Commission, the local Edison Company. officials, Colwell Company officials, Villa Pacific Homeowners Association, Huntington.Beach City School officials, and pertinent City Department Heads, Mr. Norman Worthy addressed the Council and presented a rough sketch of -the proposed development in the Edison easement. A discussion followed on the placing of the donated building within this complex. Mr. Charles Palmer, Huntington Beach City School District, addressed the Council and commented on the Eader School site for the location of said building. Mrs. Kathryn Reynolds, 22082 Islander, City, addressed the Council and expressed her desire to keep the building in the southeastern part of the City to be used as a recreation and meeting facility. Following further discussion and on motion by Kaufman, Council approved the moving of the building to the site adjacent to.Eader School and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements with the Huntington Beach City School District for use of their land. Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 6:15 P.M. Council was reeconvended at 7.30 P.M. by the Mayor. �l EDISON EASEMENT PARKWAY EXPANSION Mayor Shipley informed the Council that since the business had not been completed on the Edison Easement at the afternoon session, that a motion should be made at this time. On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the proposed plan for the Edison Easement expansion. Motion carried. "EKE PARK MASTER PLAN - PROPOSED REDESIGN The City Administrator presented the proposed redesign and Master .Plan of the Lake Park complex submitted by Architect Richard Bigler and informed them of its approval by pertinent City department heads. Mr. Norman Worthy discussed the Master Plan with the Council. On motion by Green, Council approved the proposed Master Plan for the Lake Park complex. Motion carried. SCs'OUr CABIN - LAKE PARK - CLOSED Council discussed various reports from the Building and Fire Depart- ments regarding the Scout Cabin located in the Lake Park Complex. Following the recommendation of these departments, Council made a'1inding that the building ig u'n_ afe-forl3.p(iblic use. 299 Page #7 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the Building Department to padlock the Scout Cabin in Lake Park as of April, lst, and also directed the Recreation Department to assist in the relocation of various scout troops now meeting in the cabin. Motion carried. %oi SIGN PERMITS — GROVE ASSN The Clerk presented a request for renewal of permits on two directional subdivision signs, one on the south side of Warner Avenue, west or Graham Street, and the other on the northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Heil Avenue. On motion by Gisler, Council approved the renewal of the sign permit for a one year period or until the subdivision is sold if within that period of time. Motion carried. RELOCATION REQUEST - HELEN INVESTMENT CO The Clerk presented a request from the Helen Investment Company for waiver of relocation procedure for the removal of a structure on Lot 14,:Tract 5525 to Lot 18, Tract 4806. The Building Director recommended approval. On motion by Bartlett, Council waived fees for the relocation of a building by Helen.Investment, subject to the posting of the required location bond. Motion carried. J5 LICENSE APPLICATION - FOOD AND FUN CENTER The Clerk presented an application to extend the business license for the Food and Fun Center, located at 420 Ocean Avenue, City, to include Coin operated amusements. The Clerk informed the Council that the license had been granted to the business for the restaurant but that he.had brought the request to operate certain legal amusements and coin operated devices to the Council for their consideration. Mr. Joseph Fettig, applicant, addressed the Council and requested Council approve the application for coin operated amusements.in his restaurant. On motion by Green, Council denied the application of Mr. Joseph Fettig and Mr. James Cord for coin operated amusements in their restaurant, and also stipulated that service of food onto public property through a small window would not be allowed. Motion carried. F JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - 4TH JULY PARADE Mr. Bill Schweickert, President of the Huntington Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and requested that Council consider a.budget increase to the amount of $11,350, to be used in the staging of the 1968 Fourth of July Parade. On motion by Green, Council granted the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for a budget increase of $11,350 to stage the 1968 Parade. Motion carried. Page #8 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 PUBLIC HEARING W CODE AMENDMENT 68-1 Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public bearing on Code Amendment No. 68-1, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice, The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Code Amendment No. 68-1, as published in the Huntington Beach News on January 18, 1968, setting the.hour of 7n30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the 5th day of February, 1968, 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.proposed code amendment to regulations of the commercial District, to establish regulations to limit the type, height and bulk of structures and/or buildings permitted within required front and/or exterior side yard setback. Also, to limit: the outside display and/or storage of merchandise sold on pre- mises to those items normally conducted in the open. The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning Secretary's transmittal, and stated that he had re- ceived one communication from General Telephone Company requesting that Section 9432.6.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code be modified or deleted from Section 9432. Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open. Mr. E. R. Wellman, representing General Telephone Company, addressed the Council and stated his company's position on the Code Amendment. Mr. .Tack Groth, owner of Groth Chevrolet Company, Beach Boulevard, addressed the Council and explained the hardship this Code Amendment put on his property. Mr. C. E. "Bill" Woods, 1411 Palm Avenue, City, addressed the Council and commented on the necessity for such an Ordinance in the City of Huntington Beach. Where being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Following discussion, and on motion by Green, Council sustained the Planning Commission and approved Code Amendment 68-1, with the exception that Section 9432.6.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall read 'All telephone booths within the 50 foot setback shall be placed in locations approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, provided adequate view be provided for the abutting property owners, and traffic safety is maintained,." and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance effecting the Code Amendment... Motion carried. 1� P&IC NEARING - ZONE CASE 67-40 Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing on Zone Case No. 67-40, on property located on the west side of Springdale Street, 150 feet north of Heil Avenue, and directed the Clerk to read the legal notice. Page #9 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 67-40, as published in the Huntington Beach News on January 18, 1968, setting the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday., the 5th day of February, 1968, 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 petition for a change of zone to regulations of the Districting Ordinance, from Rl Single Family Residence District, to C4 Highway CommercialDistrict, with a 50 foot setback from the ultimate right-of-way line. The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with copies of the Planning Secretary's transmittal., recommending approval, and stated that he had received one communication from Mr. Vard W. Welch, protesting said zone case. Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.. Mr. Vard Welch, 16412 Fairway Lane, City, addressed the Council and discussed his reasons for protesting the zone change to a neighborhood commercial district. Mr. Roger Slates, representing the applicant for the zone change, addressed the Council and requested Council's approval of the Zone Case. Mr. Marc Porter, 1984.2 Providence Lane, City, addressed the Council and requested information on the location of the proposed commercial zone with regard to other local commercial zones. There being no one further to speak on the matter, and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Councilman Bartlett made a motion to sustain the decision of the Planning Commission and approve the zone change. When put to a vote the motion failed. On motion by Kaufman, Council overruled the Planning Commission and denied Zone Case No. 67-40. Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 10:00 P.M. Council was reconvened at 10:20 P.M. by the Mayor. FISHING BARGE LEASE - COUNCIL COMMITTEE Mayor Shipley appointed Councilmen Kaufman, Stewart, and Bartlett as a committee -of -the -Council to work with the leaseholders of the concessions on the pier regarding the renewal of the leases. 31 ULI STEERING COMMITTEE - REVIEW SESSION The City Administrator presented a communication from the Urban Land Institute Citizens Steering Committee requesting the Council authorize the hosting of a one day review session by certain members of the original Land Institute Panel which reported their study two year ago. � 9z .'age #10 - Minutes - February 5, 1958 On me ion by Kaufman, Council granted a request of the ULI Committee tc:_host a one day review session of the original Land Institute Panel. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT - PROPOSED REVISION On x«ction by Kaufman, Council directed the City.Attorney to prepare a revised ordinance relating to establishing duties and responsibilities cf the Fire Department. Motion carried. 1�`I PISTO-L RANGE LEASE The City Administrator informed the Council that a y pistol range at Lhe extreme east end of the Talbert Park site had been approved by t:hE Council at an earlier date. The Huntington Beach Police Officers Association has been developing the range. It was recommended by the Administrator that the lease for the property be approved. On mr;t:ion by Green, Council approved the lease on a 10 year term and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease on behalf of the City. Motion carried. HUNTI G`ION BEACH HUMANE SOCIETY The City Administrator presented a five year lease to the Huntington Beach humane Society for continuation of our animal control services at the existing location. On motion by Gisler, Council approved the new five-year lease with the H--ntington Beach Humane Society and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease on behalf of the City. Motion carried, PROPERTY EXCHANGE The City Administrator presented to the Council a proposal for an exchange of property owned by Mr. William Landis designated as Tract 193, Lot 22, near the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Brookhurst Street, for a City owned lot near the intersection of Goldenwest Street; and Warner Avenue. The City Attorney informed the Council that the property owned by Mr. Landis was one that the City would need in development of their pump station site in that area. Considerable discussion was held by the Council on this matter. On motion by Coen, Council approved the exchange, on terms which the Administrator and City Attorney might negotiate with Mr. Landis, and with the stipulation that the City not be required to grant a zone change on the property exchanged. Motion carded. r� CONDOM"IiNIt'M PATIO COVERS l'he City Administrator presented a recommendation regarding the patio covers in condominium projects. The Fire Chief and Director of Building and Safety agreed the City should maintain its original pos- it-Lo-n and allow only approved metal awnings to be built in condominium patios. X33 Page #11 - Minutes - February 5, 1968 On motion by Bartlett, Council maintained their original position of (-regarding condominium patio covers. Motion carried... SEkVE ON COMMITTEES - LEAGUE OF CALIF CITIES On motion by Gisler, Council approved the reappointment -of Paul C. Jones to the Committee on City Clerk's Institute, and the appoint- ment of Doyle Miller to the Committee on Tidelands-for•the,League of California Cities. Motion carried. PIER REPAIRS The City Administrator informed the Council that Koebig and Koebig Engineers have completed a study of the:structural condition.of the pier and have made recommendations for the necessary repairs that should be made immediately. On motion by,Kaufman, Council authorized Koebig:and Koebig to pre- pare detail plans and specifications fob.the fist -phase of structural revamping of the .pier. Motion carried.. COURT BUILDING-- LEASE The Administrator informed the Council that -since the . Courts had moved to their new buildings in Westminster; the.City was in a position to take over,the lease on the small temporary building. located on Main Street: On motion by Gisler, Council authorized proceed with a purchase agreement with the temporary building next to the old Motion carried. TAX SALES -OIL the City -Administrator to the County of Orange for fire station on Main Street. On motion by Bartlett, Council granted th& request of the -Oil Depart- ment and authorized Herbert A. Day to bid on oil field equipment that is subject to sale for tax delinquency, on behalf of the City. Motion carried. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the City Attorney.to prepare the necessary Ordinances and Resolution relating to underground utilities in accordnance with the model ordinance.•furnished-by the League of California Cities. Motion carried. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the City Administrator to draft an ordinance establishing a Design Review Board as an advisory committee to the Council.for :reviewing public facilities:. Motion carried. " _Z