HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-18Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
Monday, March 18th, 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 Reverend Edwin Green, Minister of the
Warner Avenue Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman,.Stewart, Green
Shipley
Councilmen Absent; None
MINUTES
On motion by Bartlett, the minutes
1968, were approved and adopted as
Clerk. Motion carried.
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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH —SIGN
of the regular meeting of March 4,
prepared and mailed by the City
Reverend J. S. Dolin, Minister of the Calvary Baptist Church, addressed
the Council and requested permission to erect a directional sign`on private
property at the corner of Garfield A venue and Beach Boulevard, to
advertise the location of their Church.
On motion by Gisler, Council granted permission to Reverend Dolin
and the Calvary Baptist Church to erect a directional sign, subject
to the approval of the Building Department, for a period not to
exceed one year, or until the sign is no longer needed, whichever
comes first. Motion carried.
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 68-10 - ESSEX LAND CO
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of
Conditional Exception No. 68-10 - Essex Land Company., located 187
feet north of Atlanta Avenue and 140 feet east of Brookhurst Street
in R1 District. The Planning Commission recommended approval,
with conditions.
On motion by Stewart, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare
a Resolution approving -Conditional Exception No. 68-10,.with con-
ditions as stipulated by the Planning.Commission. Motion carried.
REPORT - NEWMAN AVENUE FRONTAGE
The Clerk presented a report made by the Planning Commission on
a study of rezoning of the Newman Avenue frontage property; re-
commending that the property between Cameron Street and the west
line of Tract No. 4845 be rezoned to R5, subject to site plan .approval.
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On motion by Kaufman, Council received the report made by the Planning
Commission and ordered same filed by the City Clerk. Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 68-1 - DENIED BY PLAN COMM
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Planning Department of
Conditional Exception No. 68-1 - William J. Krueger, on property
located on the northeast corner of Hamilton Avenue and Bushard Street
in the R2 Residential District, The conditional exception which
would permit reduction in street widths within proposed Tract 5562, was
denied by the Planning Commission. The Clerk presented a letter.
from Showcase Homes appealing the decision of the Planning Commission
and requesting a hearing by the Council.
Mr, Willard Pool, an Attorney representing the applicant, addressed
the Council and spoke on the need for the reduction of street widths
in Tract 5562, and the hardship which would be created in the develop-
ment of said tract if the reduction in width were not allowed.
A motion made by Councilman Bartlett to set this matter for a public
hearing was withdrawn before being voted upon.
Mr. Reynolds, the Planning Director, discussed with the Council the
reason for the Planning Commission's denial of the Conditional Exception.
On motion by Stewart, Council overruled the decision of the Planning
Commission and granted Conditional Exception No. 68-1, and directed
the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution approving same. Motion
carried,
On motion by Stewart, Council directed the Planning Commission to
approve or disapprove the policy statementthey have been testing as a
criteria for permitting reduction in street widths, and allowing a
variation in lot sizes, within the next six months. Motion carried.
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CODE AMENDMENT - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The Clerk presented a proposed Code amendment to the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, relating to Article 985, establishing a Design Review
Board.
On motion by Coen, Council directed the City Clerk to set the proposed
code amendment relating to a proposed Design Review Board for a public
hearing. Motion carried.
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - TRACT 6429 - HUNTINGTON HARBOUR CORP
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Monument Bond, Improvement Bond, and Subdivision Agreement for Tract
6429, Huntington Harbour Corporation.
On motion by Bartlett, Council accepted Monument Bond No. 605906,
Improvement Bond No. 605905 - General Insurance Company of America;
approved Subdivision Agreement for Tract 6429, and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Motion carried.
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DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS -TRACT 5792
The Clerk -presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending acceptance of dedicated improvements,authorization for
release of the Monument Bond, and termination of the Three Party
Agreement and the Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 5792 - Doyle &
Shields Development Company.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract 5792; authorized the release of Monument Bond
and termination of the Three Parry Agreement and the Subdivision
Agreement, and directed that the developer be notified by the
City Clerk and the bonding company be notified by the City Treasurer.
Motion carried.
DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 5525
The Clerk presented a communication from the Director of Public Works
recommending -acceptance of dedicated improvements, authorization for
release of the Improvement and Monument Bond, and termination of the
Subdivision Agreement in Tract No. 5525-.Flallon.Corporation.
On motion by Kaufman, Council accepted improvements dedicated for
public use in Tract 5525; authorized the release of.lmprovement and
Monument Bonds and termination of the Subdivision Agreement, and
directed that the developer be notified by the City Clerk -and the
bonding company be notified by -the City Treasurer. Motion carried.
PIER LIGHTING - CC-091
The Clerk presented a transmittal from the Director of Public Works of
Plans, Specifications, Resolution, and Notice Inviting Sealed Bids
for replacing lighting.facilities on the Municipal Pier.
On motion by Green, Council approved the plans and specifications
for -the replacing of the lighting.facilities on the Municipal Pier,
and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids when directed by
the Director of Public Works. Motion carried.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2714 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL
PREVAILING RATE OF HOURLY WAGES FOR EACH CRAFT OR TYPE�OF WORKMAN OR
MECHANIC NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING 32iPROVEMENTS
ON THE .MUNICIPAL PIER, . ALL IN THE CITY -OF HUNTINGTON 'BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2714, 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
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT- EgUITABLE SAVINGS AND LOAN
The Clerk presented an agreement from Equitable Savings and Loan
Association to post bond in the amount of $7,500 and to indemnify
the City of Huntington Beach for any losses which might .arise from
litigation involving use of a water line in Delaware Street.
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On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the agreement with Equitable
Savings and Loan Association, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute said Agreement on behalf of the. City. Motion carried.
A'\ COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - STATE"OF CALIFORNIA
The Clerk presented a cooperative agreement from the State of California
which supersedes a previously executed agreement for maintenance of
the San Diego Freeway embankments by adding a clause which protects
the State from. negligence. .on the .part of the City.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the Agreement with the State
of California, and authorized the Mayor.and City Clerk to execute
said Agreement on behalf of the City. Motion carried.
O CLAIM NO, 9-68 - AMERICAN STONE PRODUCTS
The Clerk presented a claim from American Stone Products for alleged
non-payment of a bill in the.amount of $138.60. This bill was for the
furnishing of 33 tons of sand for back filling a water sprinkler ditch
in connection with the renovation of the Pavalon Building.
On motion by Green, Council denied the claim filed by American Stone
Products, and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's
Insurance Carrier. Motion carried.
�y CLAIM NO. 10-68 - SANITARY PIPELINE
The Clerk presented a claim from Sanitary Pipeline for indemnity in
the event the court rules favorably in a suit brought against claimant
by Morris Pipelines, Inc. This claim relates to a sewer construction
project in Beach Boulevard between Warner Avenue and Chrysler Drive.
On motion by Green, Council denied the claim filed by Sanitary Pipeline,
and referred same to the City Attorney and the City's Insurance
Carrier, Motion carried.
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_0 RAMILTON ST PUMP STATION - AUTHORIZATIONFOR PAYMENT
The Clerk presented a communication from the Assistant City Attorney
requesting Council to authorize the Director of Finance to draw:a
warrant in the amount of $1.000.00 for purchase of a one -fifth
interest in Lot 22, Tract 193, for the Hamilton Street Pump Station.
On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized the Finance Director to
draw a warrant in favor pf ABCO Equity Funds, Inc., Westamco In-
vestment Company, in the amount of $1,000a00, in connection with
the Hamilton Street Pump Station, by the following roll call votes
AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen; None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 6701 —MARINA VIEW - ORION DRIVE - LOS PATOS
The Clerk presented the plans and specifications, diagram and estimate
for the construction of concrete curbs and gutters, concrete side-
walks, asphalt concrete pavement, traffic signals, etc., in Marina
View Lane, Los Patos Drive and Orion Drive.
On motion by Kaufman, Council received the plans, specifications,
diagram and estimate and ordered same filed. Motion carried.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2707 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PROVIDING FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES,
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6701."
On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2707, 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
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2708 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6701."
On motion by Gisler, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2708, 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
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2709 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DETERMINING GENERAL
NATURE OF WORK AND ORDERING REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER, ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 6701."
On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2709, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT Councilmen: None
Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green,
The Clerk presented a report from the City Engineer's office regarding
Assessment District No. 6701.
On motion by Stewart, Council received the report from the City
Engineer regarding Assessment District No. 6701, and ordered same
filed. Motion carried.
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2710 by title- "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING INVESTIGATION
REPORT AND SETTING TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING HEREON, ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 6701."
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On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2710, 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
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2711 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 2711 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 6701 HUNTINGTON BEACH,
CALIFORNIA."
On motion by Gisler, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2711, 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
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2712 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTING SCALE OF PRE-
VAILING WAGE RATES, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.,6701.1'
On mction by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No¢ 2712 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
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2713 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CALLING FOR BIDS, ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 6701, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2713 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
AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT - VINTNER
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T-1 Clerk presented a communication from the Assistant City Attorney
requesting Council to authorize the Director of Finance to draw a
check in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Final Judgment- in condemnation
No. 121-670, covering Lot 138, Block B, Tract 392 - Gertrude L.
Vintner, et al.
On motion by Green, Council authorized the Finance Director to draw
a warrant in the amount of $1,000.00 payable to Gertrude L. Vintner,
et al, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green,
Shipley
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1396 - ADOPTED - SPEED LIMITS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1396 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH -PER-
TAINING TO SPEED LIMITS AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE
CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 6171.1 OF SAID CODE."
On motion by Bartlett, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1396, 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
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ORDINANCE NO..^ 1398 - ADOPTED - ZONECASES67-31, 67-392._68-1
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1398 a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING
TO ZONE CASES NOS. 67-31, 67-39, AND 68-1; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING DM-30 (Sectional District Map
25-5-11), DM-28 (Sectional District Map 24-5-12) and DM-28 (Sectional
District Map 24-5-12)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance No.
1398, 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
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ORDINANCE NO. 1399 — ADOPTED - PIER DELIVERY HOURS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1399.a second reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING
SECTION 7525.5 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE."
On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1399, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1400 -FIRST READING —ZONE CASES 67-33 AND 68-3
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1400 a first reading by title - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
RELATING TO ZONE CASES NOS. 67-33 AND 68-3; AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY RECLASSIFYING DM-12 (Sectional District
Map 11-6-11) AND DM-6 (Sectional District Map-6-6-10)."
On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Ordinance
No. 1400. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1401 - FIRST READING - PLUMBING CODE - WATER HEATERS
The Clerk gave Ordinance No. 1401 a first reading by title -""AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RELATING
TO PLUMBING';:AMENDING,THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,1964 EDITION; BY
ADDING SECTIONS 8411.1 (e) AND'8411.1 (f) TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ORDINANCE CODE."
Mr. Jack Feehan, representing Southern Counties Gas Company, addressed
the Council and presented the position of his company on the proposed
Ordinance. He then introduced Mr. Gordon Peabody, of Southern
Counties Gas Company, who stated his objection to the amendment to
the Ordinance Code.
Following considerable discussion between the Council and the Fire
Chief, Councilman Stewart made a motion to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 1401. When put to a vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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+RESOLUTION NO. 2704 — BILLBOARDS - STATE HIGHWAY - ADOPTED
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2704 by title - "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH SUPPORTING THE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT PLACEMENT
OF BILLBOARDS ALONG THE STATE HIGHWAY WHETHER OR NOT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
IS PRESENTLY USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES."
On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2704, 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 2705 — ADOPTED - COMMUNITY CONGRESS
The Clerk read Resolution No. .2705 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMENDING THE HUNTINGTON
BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON THEIR SPONSORSHIP AND THE GOLDENWEST
JUNIOR COLLEGE FOR THE USE OF THEIR FACILITIES FOR THE,FIRST COMMUNITY
CONGRESS."
On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No 2705, and passed and adopted same by the following roil call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green,
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Shipley
None
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 2706 - ADOPTED —.COUNTY COUNSEL TO DEFEND CITY
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2706 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
COUNSEL OF ORANGE COUNTY TO DEFEND THE CITY IN A SUIT BY THE W.T.
GRANT COMPANY, ET AL, TO OBTAIN A REFUND OF TAXES PURSUANT TO REVENUE
AND TAXATION CODE, SECTION 5103."
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On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2706, 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. 2715 - ADOPTED. - ACCEPTING DEEDS TO PROPERTY
The Clerk read Resolution No. 2715 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACCEPTING DEEDS- T'O RIM
PROPERTY'TO THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND AUTHORIZING THE'RECORDATr'ON
THEREOF AND APPROVING TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY TO AB O
EQUITY FUNDS, INC AND WESTAMCO INVESTMENT COMPANY AND TO WILLIAM
LANDIS AND SANDRA LANDIS."
On motion by Stewart, Council waived further reading of Resolution
No. 2715, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call
vote
AYES: Councilmen Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green,
Shipley :S
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
SCOUT CABIN - LAKE PARK
Mr. Don Fairbanks., representing Boy Scout Troop addressed the
Council and requested a delay .in condemnation of the Scout Cabin
at Lake Park for sixty days to allow the Scouts more time to raise
funds and help to renovate and bring to code..
Councilman Coen.made a motion to.approve the recommendation of the
Recreation and Parks Commission that the building be brought up
to City Building Standards and that the.Commission be in charge of
scheduling and maintenance for the building. The motion was with-
drawn before 'being voted on.
Following discussion, and on motion by Kaufman, Council granted
an extension of sixty days before proceeding with condemnation of
the Scout Cabin at Lake Park in accordance with conditions as
outlined by the Fire Chief. Motion carried.
RECESS
Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 6:15 P.M. Council
was reconvened by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1394 - TREASURERS SALARY
Mr. Roy Bryant addressed the Council and requested that Ordinance
No. 1394 be repealed by the Council. City Attorney Bush informed
the Council that it was his opinion that the Ordinance was illegal.
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Mr. Marc Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, City, addressed the Council
and stated he felt the.Ordinance was discriminatory.
Mr. William Anthony, Anaheim, addressed the Council and stated he
felt the Ordinance was unfair.
On motion by Shipley, Council directed the Attorney to prepare an
emergency Ordinance to be read at the meeting of March 25th, re-
pealing Ordinance No. 1394. Motion carried.
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USE VARIANCE - 0 V LITTLE LEAGUE
Mr. Ronald Bauer, 6162 Napa Circle, City, addressed the Council and
discussed the need for a use variance by the Ocean View Little League
for the building of a storage building on private property which
their organization had been permitted to use. Said property is on
Heil Avenue between Graham Street and Bolsa Chica Street. Following
discussion by the Council, Mr. Bauer was informed that he must go
through the required procedure to obtain a use variance, beginning
with the Planning Commission.
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CIVIC CENTER SITE - PETITION
Mr. Paul Phillips, President of the Downtown Businessmen's Association,
addressed the Council and presented a petition with approximately 1900
signatures urging the City Council to select the proposed.Civic Center
Site in the downtown area, preferably on the site now in use.
On motion by Green, Council received the petition from the Downtown
Businessmen's Association and ordered it.filed by the City Clerk.
Motion carried.
On motion by Green, Council directed the Mayor to appoint a Council
Committee to meet with the Huntington Beach Elementary School District
Trustees to study the feasibility of the acquisition of the Dwyer
School site on Palm Avenue for -possible use.as a civic center site.
Motion carried,
Mayor Shipley appointed Councilmen Bartlett, Gisler, and Green as
a Committee of the Council to meet with the Huntington Beach Elementary
School District Trustees to discuss the possible acquisition of
school property for a civic center.
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TAi�BERT WATER DISTRICT
The City Administrator informed the Council that the City is willing
to furnish city water to the Talbert Water District at the agricultural
unit rate, plus five per cent, in accordance with the flexibility of
the Metropolitan Water District rate.
Councilman Gisler requested and was granted permission to abstain
from acting on this item, due to a possible conflict of interest,
and removed himself from the Council table.
On motion by Stewart, Council agreed to furnish the water to the
Talbert Water District at the above mentioned rate in accordance
with the Metropolitan Water District rate. Motion carried with
Councilman Gisler abstaining from voting. Councilman Gisler
resumed his place at the Council table.
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POLICE FACILITY - BEACH AREA
The City Administrator informed the Council that plans had been completed
for the renovation of the former lifeguard headquarters building on the
beach, which is to be used as a Police Department facility.
On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the City Administrator to
proceed with the renovation work, and authorized to acceptance of a
bid in the amount of $3,800 for accomplishing the work. Motion carried,
.CITY OWNED PROPERTY — OFFER TO PURCHASE
The City Administrator discussed with the Council the offer made by
Mitchell Land and Improvement Company at the last Council meeting
to purchase Block 405, Main Street Section, Huntington Beach Tract,
the site of the present Huntington Beach Civic Center, for the amount
of $200,000.
On motion by Kaufman, Council rejected the offer of the Mitchell
Land and Improvement Company to purchase the city property. Motion
carried,
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POLICE CHIEF - TO CONVENTION
On motion by Green, Council authorized the attendance of Police
Chief Seltzer to attend the International Association of Chiefs
of Police to be held in Hawaii from October 5th through the 16th,
1968, with reasonable expenses allowed. Motion carried.
FISHING BARGE LEASE
The City Administrator informed the Council that after meeting with the
holders of the offshore fishing barge and taxi boat lease, it was his
recommendation that the City continue this lease for a total of five
years.
On motion by Green, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary lease for an additional three years, making a total of five
year lease, and that the lease include the leaseholder's $2,000.00
obligation for participation in the repair of the pier landing facility.
Motion carried.
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BEACH, PIER AND TRAM LEASES —APPROVED
On motion by Bartlett, Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute leases as follows:
(a) Between the City and L. D. Turner for the operation of the tramway
i on the pier and beach front road;
(b) Between the City and Ronald Smith for a Live Bait Stand operation
on pier;
(c) Between the City and Dwight Clapp, Monte Nitzkowski, Jack Clapp,
Cecil Wheat, Joe Irvine, and William Poore, for operation of food
and rental concessions on the beach.
Motion carried.
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CAPE HUNTINGTON CONDOMINIUM - STORAGE BUILDING
The City Administrator presented a request from Mr. Harold Kammerlohr,
Contractor, to build a storage building to be connected to a garage
in the Cape Huntington Condominium Homes.
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On motion by Gisler, Council granted the request of Mr. Harold
Kammerlohr to build the storage building as requested after complying
with conditions of the Building Department. Motion carried.
BUSINESS LICENSE - LAURA LEE
The Clerk presented an application for a business license from Laura
Lee to conduct an exercise, sauna and massage parlor buisness at
18582 Beach Boulevard. The Clerk presented a report from the Police
Department recommending approval,
On motion by Green, Council approved the business license request and
directed that a license be issued after approval from the necessary
Departments, subject to obtaining the permit required by the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code, Motion carried.
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BUSINESS LICENSE - ALBERT ADAMS
The Clerk presented an application for a business license from Mr.
Albert E. Adams to conduct the business of Adams Therapy Clinic at
17434 Beach Boulevard. The Clerk presented a report from the Police
Department recommending approval.
On motion by Bartlett, Council approved the business license request
and directed that a license be issued after approval from the necessary
Departments, subject to obtaining the permit required by the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code. Motion carried.
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SAUNA BATHS m ADMINISTRATIVE
On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the City Administrator to handle
all future business license applications for sauna baths and similar
business through his office, Motion carried.
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S - BEACH AREA
The City Administrator introduced to the Council Mr. Ernie Reynolds
and Mr. Earl Freels, representing Linesch and Reynolds, Landscape
Architects, who discussed the proposed landscaping for Pacific Coast
Highway, and the new parking area at Ocean Avenue and Main Streets.
They displayed various sketches of their ideas for the highway -
beach area.
Council requested the City Administrator to prepare a report on the
financing for this proposed landscaping, and deferred further discussion
until the adjourned meeting of March 25th.
PUBLIC HEARING m CODE AMENDMENT 67-26 - SIGNS
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Code Amendment No. 67-26, and directed the Clerk to read
the legal noticed
The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Code Amendment No. 67-26,
as published in the Huntington Beach News on March 7, 1968, setting
the hour of 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on 'Monday,
the 18th day of March, 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 Resolution of Intent of the City
Planning Commission, Code Amendment 67W26, adding Article 976 which will
establish standards for the design, size, quality of materials, construction,
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location, electrification, and maintenance of all signs, sign stmctures
and other advertising devices and will limit the type of permitted
signs and advertising devices to those which only carry advertisements
incidental to a lawful use of the premises upon which it is located.
The Clerk informed the Council that they had been provided with
copied of the Planning Secretary's transmittal, and stated that he
had received no communications or written protests to Code Amendment
No. 67-26, or the recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.
Mr. Mare Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, City, addressed the Council,
and discussed his objections to various items in the proposed sign
Ordinance. Mr. Jim DeGu.elle, 1011 California Street, City, addressed
the Council and discussed his objection to Section 9763 of the proposed
sign ordinance.
Mr. Kay Kinart, representing Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company,
addressed the Council and informed them of his company's objection
to the sign ordinance. H.e displayed slides of various billboards
in the City, suggesting ways they could be brought up to City
standards.
Mr. Robert Reid, representing Foster and Kleiser, an outdoor advertising
company, addressed the Council and informed them of his objection to
this proposed ordinance, and requested that Council deny the code
amendment.
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.
On motion by Stewart, Council deferred action on Code Amendment No.
67-26 to the meeting of May 6, 1968. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CASE NO. 68-4 - APPROVED
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a public
hearing on Zone Case No. 68-4, on property located at the southeast
corner of Bushard Street and Hamilton Avenue, and directed the Clerk
to read the legal notice.
Councilman Gisler requested and was granted permission to abstain from
acting on this matter, and left his place at the Council table.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Zone Case No. 68-4, as
published in the Huntington Beach News on March 7, 1968, setting the
hour of 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, the
18th day of March, 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 change of zone to regulations of the
Districting Ordinance, from R2 Two Family Residence District, to C4
Highway Commercial District, 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 no communications or written protests
to Zone Case No. 68-4.
Mayor Shipley declared the hearing open.
Mr. Marc Porter, 19842 Providence Lane, City, addressed the Council
and stated that the approval of this zone change would mean a
commercial district within the half mile, rather than the established
one mile in ghe Residential_ Districts.
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Mr... Robert Taube., Newnnrt Beach, applicant -for the zone change, -
addressed the Council and discussed his reason for the request for cha
change of zone.
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.
On motion by Stewart, Council directed the City Attorney to pre-
pare an Ordinance effecting the change of zone in Zone Case No.
68-4. Motion carried with Councilman Gisler abstaining from
voting.
Councilman Gisler resumed his place at the Council table.
PUBLIC HEARING - MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 68-1
Mayor Shipley announced that this was the day and hour set for a
public hearing on Master Plan Amendment No.68-1, and directed the
Clerk to read the legal notice.
The Clerk read notice of public hearing on Master Plan Amendment
No. 68-1, as published in the Huntington Beach News on March 7,
1968, setting the hour of 7.30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible, on Monday, the 18th day of March, 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 con-
sidering an amendment to the Parks, Open Spaces, School and
Recreation Element of the Master Plan of Land Use.
Mayor Shipley 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.
On motion by Green, Council postponed decision and referred
Master Plan Amendment No. 68-1 to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for review and recommendation. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - COMMENDATION
On motion by Green, Council commended the City Attorney's office
for their endeavors to keep the Council educationally informed,
and encouraged them to continue this practice. Motion carried.
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COMMENDATION - HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
On motion by Gisler, Council directed the City Attorney to
prepare a Resolution commending the members of the Huntington
Beach High School and Marina High School Basketball Teams for
their success in the 1968 CIF Basketball Play-offs. Motion
carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Stewart, the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach was adjourned to Monday, the 25th day of
March, 1968. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Paul.C. Jonq City Clerk
Fa . Jones
City Clerk .and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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Donald D� S pley
Mayo
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