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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. �1/ 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. I/ 7 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. 331 Page # 2 - Minutes - March 18, 1968 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. 10 r31 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. 0� . ) 0`b 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. 332 Page #3 -_Minutes - March 18, 1968 � O' 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. 33 Page #4 - Minutes —March 18, 1968 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. . 0 _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 34 Page #5 - Minutes - March 18, 1968 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." in 33.E Page #6 - Minutes - March 181, 1968 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 00 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 36 Page #7 - Minutes -.March 18, 1968 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 rlv• r�i 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 7c��y 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 ?C: raj 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. 337 Page #8 - Minutes - March 18, 1968 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. S� +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 _�- is 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 v73 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." 38 Page # 9 —Minutes —March 18, 1968 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. `y 13 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. 339 Page # 10 - Minutes - March 18, 1968 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. 1I1 - `1 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. ek r-65 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. ds 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. CORRECTED COPY Page #11 - Minutes - March 18, 1968 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, 9w' 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. 29 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. f ,7 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. 3W Page #12 - Minutes m March 18, 1968 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. 31 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. ,�,q - .3-6 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. 1 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, Page #13 - Minutes - March 18, 1968 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. 343 Page 14 - Minutes March 18, 1968 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. ,f S -Clk 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. 344 Page #15 - Minutes March 18, 1968 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 " Donald D� S pley Mayo 345