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Home My WebLink About1968-03-25MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, California Monday, March 25, 1968 Mayor Pro-tempore Green called the regular: adjourned meeting of -the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all present in the Council Chamber, ROT.T, CAM. Councilmen Present: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green Councilmen Absent: Shipley (Councilman Shipley arrived at 8:45 P.M.) POSTAGE STAMP LOTS The City Administrator presented a report from the Planning Department concerning the various postage stamp lot areas in the City and discussed some important sections of the report. He also presented a report from the Legal Department stating various methods of handling the issue. The Planning Director discussed with the Council the possibility -of using a 20 acre parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Slater Avenue and Edwards Street, as a pilot area for redevelopment. He informed the Council that under Section 33310 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, survey areas may be designated by Resolution of the Legislative Bod3', or the Legislative Body may, be Resolution, authorize the designation of�survey areas by Resolution of the Planning,Commission, or by Resolution of the members of the Redevelopment Agency. He also stated that under Section 33312 of this Law, a Resolution designating a survey area shall contain the following: (a) A finding that the area requires study to determine if a re- development project or projects within said area are feasible. (b) A description of the boundaries of the area designated. Following discussion on the matter, and on motion by Coen, Council requested the Board of Realtors to study the project the Council wishes to undertake concerning these postage stamp lotsand present a recommendation to the Council. Motion carried. Mr. Roger Slates, member of the:Board of Realtors, addressed the Council and stated his opinion that this project would be worthwhile to the community. He stated that at the present time these lots are impossible to sell. On motion by Kaufman, Council directed the City,A-.ttorney to prepare a Resolution of Intent to be presented at the next meeting, establishing the area located at the northeast corner of Slater Avenue and Edwards Street as a survey area in the City's effort to abolish postage stamp lots. Motion carried. 346 Page #2 - Minutes - March 25, 1968 5 6.S f BEAUTIFICATION - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY The City Administrator introduced the women in the audience from the League of Women Voters and the Womens' Division of the Chamber of Commerce who were present due to their interest in the City's Beautification Program. Mr. Miller read a letter from Mr. Earl Freels, of Lensch and Reynolds, Landscape Architects, regarding the cost of the landscaping project being considered for Pacific Coast Highway between Main Street and Highway 39-Beach Boulevard. Mr. Freels stated two alternate plans with the costs as follows: Alternate A - $111,600.00; and Alternate B - $153,600.00. Following discussion by the Council on the proposed plans, Councilman Stewart made a motion to direct the City Staff to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the landscaping project, with same to be presented to the State Division of Highways for approval. The motion carried unanimously. lb(" ASSEMBLY BILL 149 - SUPPORT The City Administrator presented a letter from Supervisor David L. Baker transmitting information and requesting support for Assembly Bill 149. This Bill concerns the allocation of one-half cent of the State sales tax revenues to the counties for property tax relief. On motion by Bartlett, Council directed the support of Assembly Bill 149, and instructed the City Administrator to forward this support to our legislators and each member of the Revenue and Taxation Committee. Motion carried. q0 CIVIC CENTER SITE Mr. Bob Zinngrabe, Chairman of the ULI Sub -Committee on the Civic Center site, addressed the Council and discussed the procedure their committee had established for evaluating the various sites for the new civic center. On motion by Coen, Council accepted the evaluating system as recommended by the ULI Sub -committee, and directed them to proceed with evaluating various sites for a new civic center. Motion carried. 3 a -, ( 3 RDINANCE NO. 1402 — TREASURER'S SALARY — FIRST READING Mayor Shipley arrived at 8:45 P.M. and assumed his place as Mayor of the Council. Mr. John Henricksen, former City Clerk of Huntington Beach, addressed the Council and discussed the past experiences the City has had with the establishment of the salary of an elected official. It was his opinion that Ordinance No. 1394, setting the Treasurer's salary at $100, was illegal as it was passed. The City Attorney informed the Council that it was his legal opinion that Ordinance No. 1394 was not valid, and that, if left in effect, it could be challenged legally in court. 47 Page #3 - Minutes - March 25, 1968 Mr, Miller read a letter from Diehl, Evans and Company, City Auditors, stating the duties and responsibilities of the City Treasurer. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1402 in full - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST; AMENDING SECTION 1421 OF ARTICLE 142, CHAPTER 14. OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO THE SALARY OF CITY TREASURER." Councilman Bartlett made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1402. When put to a vote, the motion failed as an emergency ordinance for lack of the required number of aye votes. AYES: Councilmen: Bartlett, Gisler, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: Coen, Kaufman, Stewart ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Attorney informed the Council that because this Ordinance failed as an emergency Ordinance, it automatically made it a first reading and that it should appear on the agenda at the next Council meeting for second reading. `17 WOMENS' DIVISION - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — BEAUTIFICATION MONTH Mayor Shipley presented a declaration marking April as Beautification Month in the City of Huntington Beach. This venture is sponsored by the Womens Division of the Chamber of Commerce. RECESS Mayor Shipley called a recess of the Council at 9:15 P.M. Council was reconvened at 9:45 PaM. by the Mayor. - I& RESOLUTION NO, 2716 - ADOPTED - RECORDATION OF DEED - EADER PARK SITE The Clerk read Resolution No. 2716 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ACCEPTING DEED TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE HUNTINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF SAID DEED." On motion by Gisler, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2716, and passed and adopted smae by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None RESOLUTION NO. 2717 —ADOPTED —DRAINAGE FUND - HAMILTON PUMP STATION The Clerk read Resolution No, 2717 by title - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE DRAINAGE AREA 7E FUND." On motion by Green, Council waived further reading of Resolution No. 2717, and passed and adopted same by the following roll call vote: Page #4 - Minutes —March 25, 1968 AYES: Councilmen- Coen, Bartlett, Gisler, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: Done ABSENT: Councilmen: None ,�G HUNTINGTON BEACH CO - PARKING LOT Mr. Bill Wren, representing the Huntington Beach Company, addressed --- the Council and presented the plans and sketches for their proposed parking lot on Ocean Avenue, between Main and Seventh Streets, The plans include a concession on the beach and a boathouse for catarmaran boats. On motion by Stewart, Council referred the proposed plans to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Motion carried. ,3Q, 5� PROPOSED ASSEMBLY BILL - STATE PARKS The City Administrator informed the Council that Assemblyman Burke had been in touch with his office requesting a meeting between the City, Mr. Mott - Director of the State Parks in the area, and Mr. Burke. Mayor Shipley appointed Councilmen Kaufman,' Gisler, and Coen as a Committee of the Council to meet with Mr. Miller, and Mr. Moorhouse from the City, Mr. William Penn Mott from the State Parks Department, aid Assemblyman Robert Burke. to _ EDISON RIGHT--OF-WAY - PARKING LOT Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilman Gisler requested and was granted permission to abstain from action on this matter, and left this place at the Council table. On motion by Stewart, Council authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Escrow Instructions for property for park purposes adjacent to the Edison right-of-way, Motion carried, On motion by Stewart, Council directed the Finance Director to draw a warrant for $22,275.00 for the purchase of the property adjacent to the Edison right-of-way by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Coen, Bartlett, Kaufman, Stewart, Green, Shipley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Gisler ABSENT: Councilmen: None Councilman Gisler resumed his place at the Council table, )0) ELECTION CANDIDATES POSTERS Mr, Joseph Karbo, candidate for City Council, addressed the Council and informed them that a candidates election poster was presently being displayed in a municipal building on Main Street, and stated that it was his opinion that all candidates should have this privilege. He was informed by Mr. Brander Castle, Assistant Administrator, that this sign would be removed as soon as possible. Following discussion by the Council, it was agreed that the City Attorney should look into the matter of campaign posters, perhaps adding a section to the new proposed sign ordinance concerning this, 349 Page #5 - Minutes —March 25, 196$ Mrs. Helen Stewart, President of the Womens' Division of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and requested that all posters be removed after a certain time following the election to enhance the City's beautification program. Councilman Stewart made a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance requiring a bond from the candidates for election, guaranteeing the removal of all election signs and posters installed in their respective campaigns. This motion was withdrawn before being voted upon. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Gisler, the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach was adjourned. Motion carried. V Paul Z . Jones City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the -City of Huntington Beach, California Donard D. ". Mayor ATTEST: Paul C. J 'es - City Clerk 35